Commerce Department Removes Redundant Relocation Rule

The Commerce Department has removed a section of its regulations that required compliance with federal relocation assistance and real property acquisition rules. Specifically, the agency eliminated 15 CFR part 11, which previously cross-referenced another set of regulations managed by the Federal Highway Administration.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative cleanup. By deleting a rule that just pointed to another rule, the Commerce Department removes a layer of bureaucracy that added no new requirements. It reduces the risk of confusion for agencies trying to follow relocation guidelines by ensuring there are no conflicting or duplicate citations in the federal register.

Who it affects

• Federal agencies involved in property acquisition and relocation assistance

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This final rule was issued by the Commerce Department, as published in the Federal Register; check the original document for full legal details.

Agency: Commerce Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document