Department of Energy
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Department of Energy.
53 regulationsGeneral Policy for Pricing and Charging for Materials and Services Sold by the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy is proposing new rules for how it prices and charges for materials and services it sells to the public and businesses. This regulation matters because it could affect how much people and companies pay for things like energy research data, isotopes, and other DOE products and services.
Worker Safety and Health Requirements to Support Reform of Nuclear Reactor Testing
The Department of Energy is proposing new safety rules for workers at nuclear reactor testing facilities to protect them from radiation and other hazards as the agency modernizes its testing programs. These rules establish health and safety standards that nuclear facility workers must follow to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
The Department of Energy is removing rules that prevented discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics in programs that receive federal funding. This means organizations that get DOE money may no longer be required to follow these nondiscrimination protections in the same way they previously were.
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
The Department of Education is removing federal rules that protected students from discrimination based on sex in schools and educational programs that receive federal funding. This change could affect how schools handle cases involving gender identity, sexual harassment, and equal treatment of male and female students.
Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance
The Department of Energy is eliminating special loan programs that were designed to help minority-owned businesses get contracts and financial assistance from the DOE. This change means these businesses will no longer have access to these dedicated funding programs.
Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities
The Department of Energy is removing rules that required new construction projects receiving federal funding to follow nondiscrimination standards. This change affects building projects that get federal money and could impact protections against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and other characteristics in federally-funded construction programs.
Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities
This Department of Energy regulation controls how the U.S. government provides technical help and resources to foreign countries developing nuclear energy programs. The rule establishes standards for what kinds of atomic energy assistance America can share internationally and includes safeguards to prevent misuse.
Implementing Voluntary Agreements under the Defense Production Act
The Department of Energy is proposing new rules for how the government can work with businesses to voluntarily increase production of critical materials and goods during emergencies. This regulation matters because it affects which companies might be asked to boost manufacturing during national security crises, and it sets clearer expectations for how these agreements will work.
Energy Dominance Financing Amendments
This Department of Energy rule changes how the federal government finances energy projects, with a focus on expanding domestic energy production. The regulation affects which energy projects can receive federal funding and support, potentially impacting energy prices, jobs, and the types of energy sources the U.S. develops.
Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act
The Department of Energy is proposing new rules to make it easier for companies to voluntarily work together on projects related to national defense and critical supplies during emergencies. This regulation helps streamline agreements between the government and private companies when the country needs to quickly produce important materials or equipment.
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
The Department of Education is removing federal rules that protected students from discrimination based on sex in schools that receive government funding. This change could affect how schools handle complaints about sexual harassment, discrimination against LGBTQ+ students, and gender-based unfair treatment.
Critical Minerals and Materials Supply Chain Resilience; Domestic Processing and Recycling Requirements
This notice announces the Department of Energy's final determination of critical minerals and materials essential to the clean energy supply chain and outlines the department's strategy for reducing dependence on foreign-sourced materials. It also provides guidance on eligibility criteria for the $3.5 billion in funding available under the Defense Production Act for domestic critical mineral processing and battery recycling facilities.