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Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program
The National Institute of Standards and Technology published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 19, 2026. It took effect on February 19, 2026.
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What the agency says
By this rule, NIST removes the regulations outlining the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) and the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), both of which now lack authorization and, operationally, are no longer active. This action is necessary to reflect the repeal of the underlying statutory provision and to ensure that NIST's regulations remain current and up-to-date. This action is intended to minimize the risk of confusion and/or distraction and to promote efficiency.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-03303
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Published
- February 19, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 19, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is effective February 19, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260210-0042
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0693-AB72
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 295; 15 CFR 296
- Topics
- Business and industry; Grant programs-science and technology; Inventions and patents; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Research; Science and technology
- Pages
- 1
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