Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22680
Final rule revising nondiscrimination requirements for Registered Apprenticeship programs
Buyer
Department of Labor (DOL)
Posted
November 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-22680
The Department of Labor issued a final rule updating requirements for Registered Apprenticeship programs. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). - Action: Revises regulations under 29 CFR parts 29 and 30, including technical and conforming changes to apprenticeship labor standards. - Key requirements: Removes prior affirmative action requirements and streamlines sponsors’ nondiscrimination obligations; sponsors remain responsible for complying with applicable Federal and State nondiscrimination protections. - Procurement scope: No products, services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement.
Description
The Department of Labor issued a final rule removing affirmative action requirements previously imposed on Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors. It streamlines and simplifies nondiscrimination obligations for all sponsors and clarifies their accountability for complying with Federal and State nondiscrimination protections. The rule also makes technical and conforming changes to regulations on Labor Standards for the Registration of Apprenticeship Programs, under 29 CFR parts 29 and 30. It is effective January 5, 2027.