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Streamlining the Requirements for Approved Projects for Public Works and Economic Development Investments
The Economic Development Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 17, 2026. It took effect on March 17, 2026.
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What the agency says
By this rule, EDA amends its regulations governing public works and economic development investments by removing certain unnecessary language. Specifically, this action removes unnecessary language related to bid overrun, project signs, and occupancy prior to final acceptance. This action is intended to streamline EDA's regulations without diminishing any substantive rights or obligations in connection with public works and economic development investments.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-05229
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Economic Development Administration
- Published
- March 17, 2026
- Takes effect
- March 17, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is effective March 17, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260311-0080
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0610-AA75
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 13 CFR 305
- Pages
- 2
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| Update of Public Works and Economic Adjustment Act Grant Rate Regulations 2025-20307 | Final rule | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amendment to Environment Regulation 2025-12313 · significant | Final rule | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Elimination of Supplementary Grant Regulation 2025-12312 | Final rule | Jul 2, 2025 |
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