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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