Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities
Summary
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.
Key Points
- 1The DOE is eliminating nondiscrimination requirements that previously applied to new construction projects funded with federal money
- 2These requirements had protected people from discrimination in programs or activities that received federal assistance
- 3Construction projects and programs that get federal funding may no longer be required to follow these specific nondiscrimination standards
- 4This change could affect how federal money is used in building projects across the country
- 5Organizations managing federally-funded construction should review whether other nondiscrimination laws still apply to their projects
Impact Assessment
If you are a federal contractor or construction company, this means you are no longer required to comply with nondiscrimination standards in new construction projects that receive DOE funding.
National
None
Key Dates
December 9, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance
Collection of Information under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act
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