Federal Register #DOE-HQ-2025-0014

DOE Further Delays Rescinding Regulations for Loans to Minority Business Enterprises

This notice from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Civil Rights and EEO, announces a further delay in the effective date for rescinding regulations related to loans for minority business enterprises seeking DOE contracts and assistance. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Civil Rights and EEO - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The rule is procedural, not substantive - Follows Department of Justice guidance - Categorized as 'Other Significant' under 10 CFR Part 800 - No procurement activity, bid schedule, or line items are included

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule titled "Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance," originally published on May 16, 2025. The rule rescinds certain DOE regulations related to loans for minority business enterprises. The effective date has been postponed multiple times, with the latest extension setting it to December 24, 2026. This action follows guidance from the Department of Justice and is considered a procedural rule rather than a substantive one.

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