Energy Department Extends Routine Information Collection Form Three Years
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
The Department of Energy is extending a paperwork form for three more years, so folks who fill it out can keep doing so without interruption. This means no new costs or big changes, just more time to keep things running smoothly. If you’re involved with DOE info requests, this extension keeps everything on track through the next few years.
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