14 Jul 2025
📜DOE Rescinds Loans for Minority Businesses Seeking Contracts
Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance
Summary
Due to the receipt of significant adverse comments, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance," published on May 16, 2025.
Agencies
- Energy Department
Business Impact
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The regulation discusses the rescinding of loans for minority business enterprises seeking contracts with the DOE, which impacts access to financial assistance and regulatory compliance for impacted businesses. Extending the effective date allows more time for feedback, indicating ongoing regulatory scrutiny.