Opportunity
Federal Register #DOEHQ20250024
DOE Delays Effective Date of Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Regulations
Buyer
Energy Department (Department of Energy)
Posted
July 01, 2026
Identifier
DOEHQ20250024
This notice from the Department of Energy (DOE) announces a further delay in the effective date of a rule rescinding certain nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted programs. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are requested - The rule is procedural, not substantive, and is pending Department of Justice review - The notice is an administrative update, not a procurement or award opportunity
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 in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)," originally published on May 16, 2025. The rule's effective date has been delayed multiple times, with the latest extension moving it to December 28, 2026. This action is pending Department of Justice review and relates to nondiscrimination regulations under 10 CFR part 1040. The rule is procedural and not substantive, thus exempt from notice and comment requirements.