Federal Register #2026-13304

DOE Extends Effective Date for Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Regulations in Federally Assisted Education Programs

This notice from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) concerns a regulatory update, not a procurement opportunity. - The DOE is extending the effective date for its direct final rule titled 'Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.' - The rule affects education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from DOE. - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned or requested in this notice. - The update is a regulatory action pending Department of Justice review and is exempt from notice and comment requirements. - The rule is associated with Part 1042, Title 10, Regulation ID Number 1903-AA22, and Docket ID DOE-HQ-2025-0025. - No procurement, bid schedule, or contract value is included in this notice.

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule titled "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," 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 exempt from notice and comment requirements. The rule pertains to nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted education programs or activities.

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