This document summarizes recent developments regarding open access policies in the UK, EU, and US. In the UK, the Research Councils UK policy supports both gold and green open access routes, with funding provided through block grants. The EU's Horizon 2020 program requires open access to research papers and data from publicly funded projects, allowing fees to be paid upfront. In the US, various institutions like the University of California system are considering open access mandates, while legislation like the FASTR bill could lead to national policies. These changes may impact journal subscriptions over time as open access publishing increases. Tracking systems like ORCID will help libraries manage the transition.