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DOE Proposed Rule Revising Contractor Employee Protection Program Procedures

This opportunity involves a proposed rule change by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Hearings and Appeals, focused on the Contractor Employee Protection Program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Hearings and Appeals - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested; this is a rulemaking action. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Clarifies procedural deadlines and tolling practices - Updates references to DOE officials and offices - Encourages use of alternative dispute resolution services - Formalizes requirements for submission of confidential information - Updates definitions and makes regulations gender neutral - Ensures consistency with national policies and DOE practices - No purchase quantities or part numbers provided, as this is not a procurement.

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its regulations governing the Contractor Employee Protection Program. The revisions aim to clarify deadlines and tolling practices, update references to DOE officials and offices, and make grammatical changes for consistency with national policies. The rule addresses protections for DOE contractor employees alleging retaliation by their employers and seeks to ensure clarity, consistency, and fairness in the program's administration. Written comments are due by October 22, 2026.

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