DOE Extends Paperwork Marathon for Electric Car Factory Loans

2026-11057 — Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance

The Department of Energy is delaying a rule that would stop loans for minority-owned businesses trying to get DOE contracts. This means minority businesses can keep applying for these loans a bit longer while the government reviews the rule carefully. The new delay pushes the rule’s start date to September 1, 2026, giving everyone more time to prepare and comment.

2026-10727 — Zero-Based Regulating

The Department of Energy is adding expiration dates to some of its rules to keep things fresh and efficient. If a rule isn’t renewed before its sunset date, it disappears—no more rule, no more hassle! This change starts July 13, 2026, and helps save time and money by cutting outdated regulations every five years or less.

2026-10729 — Zero-Based Regulating

The Department of Energy wants to add expiration dates to some of its rules to keep things fresh and efficient, following a new White House order. This means certain regulations will automatically end unless reviewed and renewed, helping save time and money. If you have thoughts, speak up by June 29, 2026, because your input could shape the future of energy rules!

2026-08201 — Energy Conservation Program: Exempt Power Supplies Under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014

The Department of Energy is making it easier for companies by removing some reporting rules for certain power supplies used as service parts. This change mainly affects manufacturers and sellers of these exempt power supplies and starts on May 28, 2026. It cuts red tape without adding costs, helping businesses save time and focus on energy innovation.

2026-04454 — Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance

The Department of Energy is delaying the cancellation of loan rules that help minority-owned businesses get DOE contracts. This means those businesses still have access to special loan support for a little longer, now until June 4, 2026. The delay gives DOE more time to review feedback and make sure everything’s fair and square before making any big changes.

2026-12316 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests to change natural gas pipeline rates starting in July 2026. Companies like Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America and Bison Pipeline want to update their prices, which could affect customers and businesses using these pipelines. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until late June to file your comments or protests.

Previous: 2025-21210 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants your feedback on their plan to keep collecting important info from the public. This helps them do their job better while making sure the paperwork isn’t too much trouble. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until December 26, 2025, to share them—no cost, just your voice!

Next: 2025-21212 — Meeting of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health is meeting on December 18, 2025, to discuss important updates about worker health and radiation exposure. This affects workers who might have been exposed to radiation on the job and could impact how their health claims are handled. The public can join the meeting by phone or send in comments by December 11, 2025, but no live comments will be taken during the call.