Federal Register #DOEHQ20250015

DOE Delays Effective Date for Rescinding Construction Nondiscrimination Requirements

This notice from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, announces a further delay in the effective date of a regulatory action regarding construction nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update, not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested - The regulation concerns rescinding certain construction-related nondiscrimination requirements under 10 CFR Part 1040 - The action is pending Department of Justice review - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or unique procurement requirements are included

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities," originally published on May 16, 2025. The rule delays the effective date multiple times, with the latest extension until December 28, 2026. This action is pending Department of Justice review and is categorized as a substantive, nonsignificant regulation under 10 CFR Part 1040. The rule relates to nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs or activities.

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