Energy Dept Pushes Back Fair Building Rules for More Time
Published Date: 9/11/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is pushing back the start date for new rules that remove certain building requirements tied to fairness in federally funded projects. This change mainly affects organizations getting federal help for construction, giving them more time to adjust. No extra costs or money changes are expected right now, just a delay to keep things smooth.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Delay of Construction Rule Rescission
The Department of Energy is extending the effective date of the direct final rule published on May 16, 2025, that rescinds certain construction requirements tied to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. This delays when those changes take effect and gives organizations receiving federal help for construction more time to adjust; the agency expects no additional costs at this time.
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