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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will delay enforcement of new rules regarding accessibility standards for pedestrian facilities until March 20, 2025. This decision follows a presidential memorandum suggesting a review of recently published rules for consistency with current law and policies. The rule in question, related to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's standards, became officially effective on January 17, 2025. The delay is meant to allow time for the new administration to properly examine these standards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced that it will not enforce compliance with the rule titled “Electronic Issuance of Aircraft Registration and Dealer Certificates” until March 20, 2025. Originally published on January 17, 2025, this rule allows for the electronic processing of these certificates. The delay is to provide time for review to ensure the rule aligns with legal and administration policies based on a directive from the President regarding a regulatory freeze. This measure gives officials a chance to evaluate the rule before its enforcement begins.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed the start date of a rule that changes energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. Originally set to begin earlier, the new start date for this rule is March 21, 2025. This delay allows for further review of the rule as directed by a presidential memo. The DOE is also inviting public comments on the potential impacts of this delay and any related issues, although the final compliance dates for these standards remain unchanged.

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 President issued a memorandum directing all executive departments and agencies to pause and review any new rules or regulations before they are finalized. This means that any rule proposals need to be approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President after January 20, 2025. Rules that have already been submitted but not yet published should be withdrawn for review. Additionally, there is an option to delay the implementation of rules for 60 days to allow for further evaluation, and in cases where significant issues are found, further action may be necessary.

In response to a Presidential Memorandum issued on January 20, 2025, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is delaying the effective dates of two regulatory program amendments in Wyoming and Montana. These amendments were initially published in January 2025 and were set to take effect soon. The Wyoming amendment addresses the disposal of wind turbine blades and towers in surface coal mining sites, while the Montana amendment deals with definitions and permit requirements related to environmental regulations. The delay is meant to provide time for further review and consideration without public input, as seeking such input would be impractical given the time constraints.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General announced a temporary delay in the effective date of certain amendments to a rule about safe harbor protections for prescription drug rebates. This decision is in line with the "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" memo from January 20, 2021, and is due to ongoing litigation challenging the rule. The effective date for these amendments, initially set for January 29, 2021, is postponed to March 22, 2021, to allow time for further review and consideration. Additionally, a correction was made to a technical error in the published amendatory instructions.

In accordance with a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump, a final rule about the pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) being reclassified from threatened to endangered has had its effective date delayed. This delay moves the enforcement of the rule to March 21, 2025. The action is intended to provide time for reviewing the rule to address any questions of fact, law, and policy. The National Marine Fisheries Service, under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is responsible for implementing this decision.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a delay in the effective date of new construction and safety standards for manufactured homes. Initially set to take effect on March 17, 2025, the new date is now September 15, 2025. This adjustment aligns with a Presidential order for a regulatory review period and responds to manufacturers' requests for more time to adjust to new regulations. The delay aims to ensure all changes are properly reviewed and implemented for better housing safety and quality.

The National Park Service (NPS) is delaying the effective date of a rule titled "Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts" from January 17, 2025, to March 21, 2025. This decision follows a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump issued on January 20, 2025, which requests a temporary regulatory freeze to review the implications of new rules. The delay is based on good cause exceptions, meaning it goes into effect without public comment because it's considered urgent and necessary. The NPS might consider further delays if needed, and any such decision could be open for public input.