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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has postponed the effective date of parts of a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that were supposed to amend certain nondiscrimination policies. Originally, the rule was set to take effect on January 12, 2021, but the court delayed parts of it until August 11, 2021, following a legal challenge. The rule involves how HHS programs should handle nondiscrimination based on factors like age, disability, sex, and sexual orientation, and its adherence to Supreme Court decisions. The rest of the rule that wasn't challenged remains in effect as planned.

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has issued a final rule to update its regulations on administrative and financial requirements for federal awards. This update aligns its rules with recent changes made by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding grants and agreements. The changes, which are aimed at reducing the administrative burden and risk of waste or fraud, will take effect on February 8, 2021. The rule does not require data collection and is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule amending its Uniform Administrative Requirements to realign with statutory nondiscrimination provisions stated by Congress, thus significantly altering previous regulations. This rule focuses on requiring recipients of HHS awards to adhere to applicable federal statutory nondiscrimination laws and ensures compliance with relevant Supreme Court decisions. The action also addresses concerns that previous rules might violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) by causing undue burdens on religious organizations. This change aims to provide clarity and stability for grantees, while planning to avoid issues related to RFRA compliance.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has issued a final rule to officially adopt the Office of Management & Budget's guidelines for managing federal awards, which were already part of their agreements with grant recipients. This rule will take effect on December 20, 2024, and it involves requirements related to federal financial assistance, ensuring consistent management across various agencies. The EAC is implementing these changes without prior notice and comment or a delayed effective date because agencies were already informed and had ample time to prepare.