Defense Ministry Ordinance Amending Cold-Region Allowance Rules for Ministry Personnel
防衛省設置法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係省令の整理に関する省令
Published: 2026-09-30 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-16
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AI summary
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Summary
Ministry of Defense Ordinance No. 24 of 2026, promulgated on 2026-09-30 and effective on 2026-10-01, amends the Rules on Payment of Cold-Region Allowances to Ministry of Defense Personnel (Prime Minister's Office Ordinance No. 35 of 1964). The ordinance adjusts related ministerial ordinances in connection with partial implementation of the Act Partially Amending the Ministry of Defense Establishment Act and Other Acts.
Business Impact
Ministry of Defense personnel receiving cold-region allowances may be affected by the amended allowance rules, although the metadata does not identify the substantive changes.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese source could clarify which cold-region allowance provisions change and whether transitional arrangements apply from 2026-10-01.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-09-30 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source