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The Department of the Interior and the Department of the Army have decided to delay the effective date of a rule related to reservoir project lands. This decision is in line with a directive from President Trump's administration to pause new regulations for review. Initially set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the rule's implementation is postponed to May 16, 2025. The delay allows further evaluation and is made without public comments, as it aims to ensure regulations are carefully considered.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to delay the effective date of a final rule that updates how energy efficiency is measured for small electric motors and electric motors. The original rule, which was published on January 4, 2021, will be postponed for 60 days starting from January 20, 2021, to allow for further review. This action is in response to a memorandum from the Chief of Staff, and the DOE does not plan to seek public comments on this immediate delay. However, the DOE is open to receiving comments on any potential further delays and the legal or policy issues related to the rule.

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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule regarding nonprescription drugs that require additional conditions for safe use. Originally set to take effect on January 27, 2025, the rule has been delayed twice and is now effective on May 27, 2025, due to a review process triggered by a presidential memorandum. The new rule establishes specific requirements for drug applications, labeling, and reporting related to these nonprescription drugs. The FDA intends to use this extra time for a thorough review, as immediate public input was deemed impractical and potentially against public interests, to ensure that entities affected by the rule have sufficient time to adjust their compliance strategies.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a delay in the effective date of a new rule regarding seat belt warning systems. Initially set to take effect on January 3, 2025, this rule requires a seat belt use warning for rear seats and updates the warning standards for front seats. The delay, pushing the effective date to March 20, 2025, is due to a regulatory review mandated by the President's memorandum. This decision is enacted immediately and is exempt from notice and comment procedures.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule concerning a new Privacy Act system of records called "NIH Police Records" maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Originally scheduled to take effect on February 18, 2025, this rule's start date is now delayed until March 21, 2025. The delay follows a memorandum from President Trump titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," which suggested postponing the implementation of such rules for 60 days to allow for further review. The shift aims to ensure a comprehensive consideration of the rule's impact.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is postponing the start date of the "Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System" from January 25, 2021, to March 29, 2021. This delay allows for the new Administration to review the final rule and gather more public comments before implementing it. Despite the system being operational online, licenses for aluminum imports will not be required until after the new effective date. The Department is inviting public comments on the rule through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until February 26, 2021.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has issued a rule to postpone the effective date of changes to the organic standards for mushrooms and pet food. Initially set to take effect on December 23, 2024, the new regulations will now be effective from March 21, 2025, with compliance required by March 22, 2027. This delay follows a presidential directive for a regulatory review, addressing aspects like mushroom growing materials and the use of certain synthetic substances in organic pet food. The decision is immediate to allow more time for review and was made without public comment, as it was considered impractical and against public interest to delay this process until after additional comments.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the effective date of a rule originally set to establish Class E airspace at Rose Hill, Kansas. This action, published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024, was postponed from December 26, 2024, to February 20, 2025, to align with the FAA's charting schedules. This change does not involve any substantive modifications to the rule, and the FAA deemed public notice and comment unnecessary due to the brief delay.