Federal Register #2026-13875

DOE Withdrawal of Zero-Based Regulating Direct Final Rule

This notice announces the Department of Energy (DOE) withdrawal of its direct final rule on "Zero-Based Regulating." - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested or procured - The action is a regulatory withdrawal, not a solicitation or award - The rule involved amendments to various parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to energy and administrative procedures - No procurement requirements, line items, or quantities are specified

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is withdrawing the direct final rule titled Zero-Based Regulating, which was published on May 29, 2026. The withdrawal is effective July 9, 2026, due to receipt of adverse comments. The rule involved amendments to multiple parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to energy and administrative procedures. DOE will respond to comments received as part of any final action on the parallel proposed rule published on the same day.

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