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Zero-Based Regulating

The Energy Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 9, 2026. It took effect on July 9, 2026.

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What the agency says

Due to receipt of adverse comments, the Department of Energy (DOE) is withdrawing the direct final rule titled "Zero-Based Regulating," which published on May 29, 2026.

Key facts

Document number

2026-13875

Type

Final rule

Action

Withdrawal of direct final rule

Agency

Energy Department

Published

July 9, 2026

Takes effect

July 9, 2026

Dates

Effective July 9, 2026, DOE withdraws the direct final rule published at 91 FR 31869 on May 29, 2026.

Docket

Docket No. DOE-HQ-2025-0603

Regulation ID (RIN)

1990-AA54

Code of Federal Regulations

10 CFR 300; 10 CFR 451; 10 CFR 452; 10 CFR 455; 10 CFR 602; 10 CFR 605; 10 CFR 706; 10 CFR 708; 10 CFR 712; 10 CFR 719; 10 CFR 725; 10 CFR 727; 10 CFR 733; 10 CFR 760; 10 CFR 766; 10 CFR 782; 10 CFR 783; 10 CFR 784; 10 CFR 824; 10 CFR 840; 10 CFR 860; 10 CFR 861; 10 CFR 862; 10 CFR 950; 10 CFR 960; 10 CFR 963; 10 CFR 1009; 10 CFR 1015; 10 CFR 1016; 10 CFR 1045; 10 CFR 1046; 10 CFR 1061

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Significant

Yes, under Executive Order 12866

Pages

3

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