Federal Register #DOEHQ-2025-0015

DOE Delays Effective Date for Rule Rescinding Construction Nondiscrimination Requirements

This notice announces a further delay by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, regarding the effective date of a rule rescinding 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; this is not a procurement action - No products or services are requested - The notice is a regulatory update, not a solicitation or award - The rule concerns nondiscrimination requirements for construction activities funded by federal assistance - The extension is pending Department of Justice review under relevant Executive Orders - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical requirements are provided

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule titled "Rescinding Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities," originally published on May 16, 2025. The rule's effective date has been delayed multiple times and is now extended until December 28, 2026. This regulatory update pertains to nondiscrimination in construction requirements for federally assisted programs and activities. The extension is pending Department of Justice action under relevant Executive Orders.

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