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DOE Proposed Rule to Add Sunset Provisions to Energy Regulations

The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a regulatory change to introduce sunset provisions for certain energy-related regulations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of the General Counsel - Office of Policy - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The action involves amending regulations under multiple energy statutes, including the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987, Energy Policy Act of 1992, Energy Policy Act of 2005, and Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. - Affects numerous parts of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (e.g., Parts 300, 602, 605, 706, 708, 712, 719, 725, 727, 733, 760, 766, 782, 783, 784, 824, 840, 860, 861, 862, 950, 960, 963, 1009, 1015, 1016, 1045, 1046, 1061). - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The proposed rule would require periodic review of covered regulations and set conditional expiration dates unless extended. - Regulations required by Congress or essential for DOE statutory duties are excluded from sunset provisions. - Public comments are requested on the proposed changes.

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes a rule to insert sunset provisions into certain regulations in accordance with Executive Order 14270, Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy. These provisions would establish conditional sunset dates for covered regulations, requiring periodic review and potential expiration unless extended. The rule aims to ensure DOE regulations adapt to evolving energy markets and technologies. Comments on the proposed rule are requested by June 29, 2026.

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