National Capital Planning Commission May 6, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the Planning Commission for the Federal Government within the National Capital Region, intends to release for public comment draft revisions to the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements. The Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements addresses matters relating to Federal Properties and Federal Interests in the National Capital Region, and provides a decision-making framework for actions the NCPC takes on specific plans and proposals submitted by Federal government agencies for the NCPC review required by law. The Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element articulates policies that guide federal actions on the location of diplomatic and international activities in Washington, DC to ensure chanceries, ambassadors' residences, and international organizations are located in a manner that is appropriate to the status and dignity of these activities, while enhancing Washington as one of the world's great capitals. The draft revised Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element will be available online at https://www.ncpc.gov/ compplan by Monday, May 6, 2013. Printed copies are available upon request from the contact person noted below.