Energy Department delays effective date of rule rescinding minority business loan regulations
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The Department of Energy is extending the deadline for a rule that would remove existing regulations for loans to minority-owned businesses seeking DOE contracts. This extension keeps the current rules in place while the agency considers comments and awaits guidance from the Department of Justice.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative pause rather than a final policy change. It ensures the existing loan regulations for minority businesses remain active while the government reviews legal challenges and coordinates with other agencies on nondiscrimination standards.
Who it affects
- Minority-owned businesses seeking contracts or assistance from the Department of Energy
This notice was published by the Department of Energy in the Federal Register; verify the full text for specific legal citations before relying on it.
Agency: Energy Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document