DOE extends deadline to review rule rescinding nondiscrimination construction requirements
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The Department of Energy has extended the effective date of a proposed rule that would remove new construction requirements tied to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. Originally published as a direct final rule on May 16, 2025, the proposal was paused after comments were received.
Why it matters: This action keeps the status quo in place regarding construction standards for federally assisted programs while the government figures out how to align its nondiscrimination policies with new executive directives. For now, existing requirements remain active because the rule to change them has not taken effect.
Who it affects
- Federal agencies that manage or fund building projects and construction under DOE assistance
This notice comes from the Department of Energy and was signed by Secretary Chris Wright; check the original Federal Register document for full legal text before relying on this summary.
Agency: Energy Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document