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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a temporary delay in the effective date of certain regulations that were originally published between December 2024 and January 2025. This delay, moving the date to March 21, 2025, follows a directive from President Donald J. Trump to review these regulations. The EPA made this decision immediately effective, without public comment, citing the need for additional review time and the impracticality of seeking public input so close to the original effective dates. The agency may consider further delays if needed, in line with the President's directive.

The memorandum from the President directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop recommendations for improving and modernizing the regulatory review process. It emphasizes creating regulations that promote public health, safety, economic growth, social welfare, racial justice, and environmental stewardship. The memo also highlights the need to consider the effects of regulations on disadvantaged communities and to ensure that regulatory initiatives are beneficial. Moreover, it underscores the importance of making the review process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, had planned a new rule regarding how credit reports are obtained for their Multifamily Housing Programs. This rule was initially set to go into effect on January 30, 2025, but the effective date has now been delayed until March 31, 2025. The delay is due to a presidential memorandum that called for a review of new regulations. This action allows department officials more time to review the changes without the need for public comments, as the delay is intended to ensure orderly implementation of the rule.

The Federal Highway Administration has delayed the effective date of a rule regarding the Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products. Originally set to begin on January 14, 2025, the rule's start has been pushed to March 20, 2025. This delay allows time for further review in line with a presidential memorandum that led to a regulatory freeze. The decision was made without seeking public comments because of the urgency and necessity of more review time.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a final rule on January 6, 2025, for updating and streamlining the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Initially set to take effect on February 5, 2025, HUD has delayed the effective date to April 20, 2025, in response to a presidential memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review." This delay is intended to allow HUD to review the rule for any potential issues or implications.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has postponed the effective date of a new rule concerning privacy for certain records systems until April 11, 2025. This rule was originally set to take effect on February 10, 2025, and involves exempting a USDA records system from some Privacy Act provisions to avoid interfering with law enforcement. This delay allows further review and aligns with a presidential memorandum that calls for regulatory review. The action uses a legal exemption that allows the immediate delay without public comment.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a rule that was set to start on November 26, 2024. This rule requires new light vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian AEB, and forward collision warning systems. The delay pushes the effective date to March 20, 2025, to allow for further review of the regulations in line with a presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2025. This delay was made effective immediately as announcing it for public comment was considered impractical and not in the public interest.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a delay in the start date for new guidance on third-party contracting, originally set for February 18, 2025, now postponed to March 20, 2025. This guidance, known as Circular C 4220.1G, replaces a previous version from 2013 and incorporates updates due to changes in laws and regulations. The delay is in response to a presidential memorandum aiming for a regulatory freeze and will allow further review. The change is effective immediately and is exempt from standard notice and comment procedures due to the urgency of the situation.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from the Department of Health and Human Services is delaying the effective date of a new rule concerning Medicare Part D. Originally set to take effect on February 1, 2021, the rule will now start on March 30, 2021. This delay follows a Presidential memorandum on January 20, 2021, aiming to freeze new regulations for 60 days. The rule in question will establish a new electronic standard for how prescribers and insurers manage authorizations for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D.

In January 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services published new rules about expanding telemedicine practices. These rules were supposed to take effect on February 18, 2025, but have been delayed to March 21, 2025. This delay aligns with a Presidential order for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," allowing more time for feedback on the rules. The rules allow certain medical professionals to prescribe medications via telemedicine, even without an initial in-person visit, under specific conditions. Public comments about this delay are encouraged, focusing on potential policy, legal, and factual issues.