Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
What happened
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of a direct final rule titled "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)." This rule was originally published on May 16, 2025, and its effective date has been repeatedly delayed. The latest delay pushes the effective date to December 28, 2026, pending Department of Justice action on the topic under Executive Order 14281 and Executive Order 12250.
Why it matters
This delay means that existing nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted programs remain in effect longer. It allows more time for review by the Department of Justice, potentially shaping future policy on equality of opportunity and nondiscrimination in federal programs.
Who it affects
- ›Recipients of federally assisted programs
- ›Individuals benefiting from nondiscrimination protections
- ›U.S. Department of Energy operations
- ›Department of Justice reviews
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