IAM eGov/Mil Newsletter

• eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 28, 2021

  • Updates from the Office of the Secretary of Defense on Installation Access and Cyber-Security
  • U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Holds Meeting - Supply Chain Issues, Detention & Demurrage Charges & Fact Finding 29 Interim Recommendations Reviewed
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues Updated Mask Guidance
  • Your Colleagues are Getting Registered - Don't Wait too Long and Miss a Meeting!
  • Travel to the U.S. Restrictions to Remain in Place for Now
  • RPP Delivers More Than $400,000 USD Back to Members in 2020
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (27 July)
  • Nominate a Rising Star Today - Deadline Aug. 2
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (22 July)
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (20 July)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (15 July)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 14, 2021

  • Update on Forthcoming Executive Order (EO) - Agency Review of Sea & Rail Industry Shipping Charges
  • Biden to take aim at rail, sea shipping competition -source
  • Your Annual meeting To-Do List; Early Bird Deadline Extended
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (13 July)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (8 July)
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (6 July)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 30, 2021

  • Mover Shortage Causes Major Headaches for Military Families During PCS Season
  • Your Annual meeting To-Do List; Early Bird Deadline July 2
  • IAM Young Professionals - Get Involved Today!
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (17 Jun)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 16, 2021

  • USTRANSCOM Issues Advisory on Use of Non-DoD SIT Facility Use
  • Annual Meeting Exhibit Space Available
  • U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent U.S. Customs and Border Protection from Selling Transferee Personal Data
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (15 June)
  • FMC Accepting Applications for National Shipper Advisory Committee
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (3 Jun)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 2, 2021

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Clarifies Permissible COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives & Requirements
  • Registration Open for IAM Annual Meeting in Orlando
  • USTRANSCOM PP Advisory #21-0076 Extension of Refusals and Short Fuse Expansion for the 2021 Peak Season
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (1 June)
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Current Guidance for Travel to the U.S.
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (27 May)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (20 May)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 19, 2021

  • President Biden’s Executive Order on Federal Contractors and the Minimum Wage Increase: Is DP3 or CHAMPS Impacted?
  • Upcoming Dates for the IAM Annual Meeting and Expo
  • U.S. House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Hearing Highlights GHC Contract
  • IAM Can Provide your FMCSA Interstate Compliance Requirements (BOC-3 Process Agents & Arbitration)
  • Non-Temp Storage Tender of Service (NTS TOS) Modification; Action Required
  • GSA CHAMP Lumber Cost Notice
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Current Guidance for Travel to the U.S.
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (18 May)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (13 May)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (6 May)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 5, 2021

  • Join IAM as we Explore Potential DoD Business Rule Initiatives for 2022
  • IAM can provide your FMCSA Interstate Compliance Requirements (BOC-3 Process Agents & Arbitration)
  • How ISA is working to bring container shipping back under control
  • New DoD Non-Temp Storage Tender of Service Key Details
  • Federal court rules California's AB 5 applies to trucking, dealing blow to owner-operator model in state
  • USTC Conditions Based Movement Call (4 May)
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (27 Apr)
  • USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (22 April)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Apr. 21, 2021

  • Cancellation of Extension for Submitting Financial Information for Household Goods TSPs and Non-Temporary Storage TSPs
  • GSA Household Goods Update: New Household Goods Rate Offers Now Available in TMSS 2.0
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Activity Update
  • Commercial Driver Legislation Introduced
  • U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Approves Issuance of an Additional 22,000 H-2B Visas
  • Five Hapag-Lloyd container ships to be converted to U.S. registry at Port Canaveral
  • Scholarship Deadline Approaching - Need $5000 for Tuition?
  • DoD Peak Season Call (15 April)
  • The Rising Star Award
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (13 April)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Apr. 7, 2021

  • Spring Personal Property Forum
  • IAM Member Companies Canceled Voluntarily and for Nonpayment of Dues
  • 6 April Conditions Based Movement Call (USTC J9)
  • AFW Scholarship Now Accepting Applications - Deadline May 1

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Mar. 24, 2021

  • Industry Pre-Meeting for DoD’s Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)
  • GSA - Federal Relocation Notice, Extension of COVID Provisions
  • JPPSO-NE hosts annual (virtual) Industry Day
  • IAM Learning - Don't Miss These Sessions!
  • Contribute to the Portal magazine! Focus on Technology in the Moving Industry
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (16 Mar)
  • USTC J9 Non-Peak Call (11 Mar)
  • Recent IAM Newsletters and Communications

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Mar. 10, 2021

  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (9 Mar)
  • 2021 Air Force Personal Property Activity Special Interest Items
  • Ad Sales for IAM Newsletters
  • Upcoming Webcast: Financial Disciplines for Movers
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (2 Mar)
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (23 Feb)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 24, 2021

  • Next USTC Commander?
  • Two updates from GSA CHAMP
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (23 Feb)
  • TRANSCOM delays awarding new contract worth up to $20 billion for military household goods moves
  • USTC J9 Non-Peak Season Call (11 Feb)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 10, 2021

  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (9 Feb)
  • Coming Up on IAM Learning
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Account System Access Update
  • Why You Should Complete the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey After Your Next PCS
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (2 Feb)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Jan. 27, 2021

  • SBA Issues Additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application Processing Reopening Dates
  • COVID-19 Epidemiology Update/Briefing from USTRANSCOM Surgeon General as presented to the USTRANSCOM/Industry Surface Executive Working Group COVID conference call
  • U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (26 Jan)
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Responds to IAM Request for 2021 Business Rule Clarifications
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Account System Access Update
  • Satisfaction with Military Moves Went Up Despite Pandemic, DoD Says
  • Webcast: Women Business Owners Share Their Secrets to Success
  • Why You Should Complete the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey After Your Next PCS
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (19 Jan)
  • USTC J9 Monthly Non-Peak Call (14 Jan)
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (12 Jan)
  • USTRANSCOM Announces Dates/Times for the 2021 Spring Personal Property Forum
  • Recent IAM Newsletters and Communications

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: Jan. 13, 2021

  • Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Seeking Input on Detention and Demurrage Charges
  • Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application Processing
  • USTRANSCOM Announces Dates/Times for the 2021 Spring Personal Property Forum
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (12 Jan)
  • U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Hall of Honor Call for Nominations
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (5 Jan)
  • Recent IAM Newsletters and Communications

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 30, 2020

  • Congress Passes Large-Scale COVID-19 Relief Legislation
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Movers to be a Priority?
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (22 Dec)
  • Recalculation of Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Scores for the 15 May to 31 July 2021 Performance Period (PP)
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (15 Dec)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 16, 2020

  • 2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Rate Filing Notice
  • Congress Makes Year-End Push for COVID Relief Package
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (15 Dec)
  • Recalculation of Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Scores for the 15 May to 31 July 2021 Performance Period (PP)
  • IAM's Holiday Hours
  • Milley Wants 'Hard Look' at Restricting Families from More Overseas Tours
  • USTC J9 Non-Peak Call (10 Dec)
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (8 Dec)
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 2, 2020

  • Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Moves Forward, Announces Investigation of Port-Based Detention and Demurrage Charges
  • Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
  • IAM's Charles White Presents "Diversifying Your Revenue Streams" - Dec. 3
  • US Government & Military Affairs Update - Live Session Dec. 9
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)
  • JBMDL Draft DPM Contract Information
  • TRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (17 Nov)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 17, 2020

  • UPDATE: Industry Review and Request Comments on the 2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Business Rules Proposed Changes and Updates to the following documents: 400NG Tariff, International Tender (IT), Tender of Service (TOS), and Claims and Liability Rules
  • Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
  • Detention and Demurrage Charges See Steady Increase At Key Ports of Entry
  • Container Shortage: “It´s currently an enormous unseen challenge”
  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (10 Nov)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 4, 2020

  • Virtual Annual Meeting Remains Available On-Demand Through Noon, November 25
  • UPDATE: USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract
  • CHAMP Advisory Air Freight Surcharge Notice Effective 10-30-2020
  • DoD Non-Temp Storage Retrograde Contract RFI
  • Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (27 Oct)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 19, 2020

  • You Still Have Time to Register
  • Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (13 Oct)
  • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issues Simplified Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application Form
  • FMCSA Announces Listening Session on Property Carrier Broker Petitions for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
  • Why You May Want to Wait to File for PPP Loan Forgiveness and Other Tips
  • Military Still Doesn't Have a Solution for Sky-High Cost of Moving Pets to New Duty Stations

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 8, 2020

  • Sneak Peek at Military and Government Sessions at the Annual Meeting
  • U.S. District Court Issues Injunction, Orders Agencies to Resume Processing and Issuance of H-2B and Other Work Visas
  • U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) Proposes Rule Aimed to Clarify Independent Contractor Eligibility
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (29 Sep)
  • Telework May Become Air Force Norm

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 24, 2020

  • Military and Government Affairs Panel
  • California Closes Out Legislative Session
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (24 Sep)
  • 2020 Fall PPF Summary
  • USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 9, 2020

  • Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) draft business rule changes for 2021
  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (8 Sep)
  • Senate Republicans Formally Introduce Next Round of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
  • USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
  • USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (1 Sep)
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (27 Aug)
  • USTC J9 Call August 25, 2020

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 26, 2020

  • USTC J9 Call August 25, 2020
  • USTC J9 COVID & Peak Season Calls (18 & 20 Aug) -- Combined Report
  • USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (Aug 13)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 13, 2020

  • Greater Opportunities with IAM's Virtual Meeting
  • IT20 Change 4 Posted
  • GSA CHAMP Pre-Bid Meeting
  • USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (Aug 11)
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (6 Aug)
  • USTC J9 Weekly Telecons (28 & 30 July)
  • U.S. to End Spangdahlem Air Base’s Mission, Remove 11,900 Personnel From Germany
  • Refusal End Date of 25 August for the 2020 Peak Season

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