2025-12557RuleSignificant

Energy Dept Retrieves Lost Rules in Quick Fix

Published Date: 7/7/2025

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Summary

The Department of Energy fixed a mistake by putting back important rules about who owns certain records in their Acquisition Regulation. This change affects contractors working with DOE and takes effect on December 13, 2024. It clears up confusion and makes sure everyone knows which records belong to contractors, keeping things fair and clear.

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Clarifies Contractor Record Ownership

The Department of Energy restored text in its Acquisition Regulation to clearly state which records are considered contractor-owned. This change affects contractors working with DOE and takes effect on December 13, 2024, reducing confusion about access and ownership of records.

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Key Dates

Rule Effective
Published Date
12/13/2024
7/7/2025

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