🏛️Extended Comment Period for Proposed Rule on EO 11246 Rescission
Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period
Summary
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind the regulations for Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, as amended. The comment period for the NPRM was scheduled to close on September 2, 2025. With this notice document, DOL is extending the comment period to September 17, 2025 Commenters who have already submitted public comments do not need to resubmit their comments. DOL will consider all comments received from the date of publication of the NPRM through the close of the extended comment period. Any previous denial of a request to extend the comment period remains denied to the extent the request asked for more than a 15-day extension. Commentors are encouraged to submit all comments by September 17, 2025, as no further extension will be granted.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office
Business Impact
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The content discusses the proposed rule to rescind regulations under Executive Order 11246, affecting compliance obligations for businesses with federal contracts. The extended comment period allows stakeholders to influence future compliance requirements, which can impact business operations and obligations significantly.