National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC)

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) crafts long-range plans and policies for the National Capital Region. The Commission provides building and zoning advice to Washington, DC and the surrounding area, and approves various federal construction plans.

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Official name: National Capital Planning Commission
Display name: National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC)
Short name: NCPC
Branch: Executive
Agency type: commission
Phone: 1-202-482-7200
Main address: 401 9th St., NW North Lobby, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004

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Notice

Published January 14, 2026

91 FR 1559

Performance Review Board Members

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) announces the appointment of members to the NCPC SES, fiscal year 2024-2026 PRB. The purpose of the PRB is to provide fair and impartial review of the annual SES performance appraisal prepared by the senior executive's immediate and second level supervisor; to make recommendations to appointing officials regarding acceptance or modification of the performance rating; and to make recommendations for performance-based bonuses and performance-based pay increases.

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1-202-482-7200

Main address

401 9th St., NW North Lobby, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004

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Notice

Published January 13, 2026

91 FR 1346

Notice of Final Adoption and Effective Date for Updates to the Submission Guidelines

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) adopted updates to the Submission Guidelines on January 8, 2026. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review submit development proposals to the Commission by following the process laid out in the Submission Guidelines. The Submission Guidelines are available online at: https:// www.ncpc.gov/review/guidelines/.

Starts February 12, 2026

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Notice

Published January 13, 2026

91 FR 1346

Notice of Final Adoption and Effective Date for the Introduction Chapter Updates of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) adopted updates to the Introduction Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements on January 8, 2026. The chapter establishes the planning framework for the Comprehensive Plan's Federal Elements to guide agency actions, including review of projects and long-range plans that affect federal buildings, installations, campuses, and master plans in the National Capital Region. The Introduction Chapter is available online at: https://www.ncpc.gov/ plans/compplan/.

Starts February 12, 2026

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