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.
Simple Explanation
The government is delaying a new rule about keeping certain records private, giving them more time to think about it until April 11, 2025, instead of starting it on February 10, 2025. They decided to wait because they want to make sure everything is right, and they didn't ask people what they thought about the delay because they said it wouldn't make sense to.