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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule establishing new procedures for the issuance of guidance documents to ensure compliance with Executive Order 13891. This rule requires that DOE guidance documents clearly state they are non-binding and do not impose any legal obligations; they serve merely to clarify existing laws. Additionally, the DOE has set up a process allowing the public to petition for the modification or withdrawal of these documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and allow for public feedback on significant guidance documents through a dedicated online portal.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has announced the launch of an online portal that provides access to its guidance documents, in line with Executive Order 13891, "Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents." This portal can be found at whitehouse.gov/ceq/resources. The guidance documents available through the portal do not have the force of law unless specified by statute or contract, and are aimed at clarifying existing legal requirements. Additionally, the portal will link to final rules on CEQ’s procedures for issuing guidance documents.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the upcoming launch of an online portal, available in Spring 2021, for licensees to request relief by proposing alternatives to certain regulatory requirements. This portal provides additional flexibility and permits the submission of these requests under specific sections of federal regulations. While using the portal is optional, licensees must still satisfy all current communication requirements and provide sufficient information for NRC to conduct technical evaluations. Public access to these requests and their supporting information will be available online.