PCLOB Finalizes FOIA, Privacy Act, Sunshine Act Regulations

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has finalized regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Government in the Sunshine Act. These final rules detail procedures for public requests for records, response timeframes, and applicable fees, superseding the proposed rule published in May 2013.

DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179

DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179

DOE Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date to July 6, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has further delayed the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026.

DOE SCAC Meeting Notice - Quantum Science and User Facilities

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC) will hold an open meeting on March 27, 2026. The meeting will cover updates on science programs, the Genesis Mission, Quantum Information Science, and SC User Facilities, with a public comment period.

DOE Further Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations related to sex in education programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.

DOE Extends Effective Date of Nondiscrimination Rule

The Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.

DOE Voluntary Agreements and Plans of Action Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice announcing a series of closed meetings held under the Defense Production Act. These meetings discussed the implementation of a Voluntary Agreement and potential Plans of Action with entities in the nuclear fuel industry.

DOE Notice of Amended Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice regarding an amended coal capability self-certification filing by Rayburn Energy Station LLC. This filing reflects the change in ownership of the baseload electric generating powerplant, formerly known as Panda Sherman, and is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

EM SSAB Paducah Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy is announcing an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Paducah, Kentucky, on April 16, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person and livestreamed, and the public is invited to attend and provide comment.

DOE Notice of Trumbull LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice regarding Clean Energy Future—Trumbull, LLC's coal capability self-certification filing. Trumbull, LLC, owner of a new baseload electric generating powerplant in Lordstown, OH, certified its capability to use coal or another alternate fuel as required by the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.