Energy Department Extends Information Collection Form
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy is extending a form they collect info with for three more years. This means businesses and folks who fill out this paperwork get to keep using the same process without changes or extra costs. The extension helps keep things smooth and easy for everyone involved.
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