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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 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 Rural Housing Service (RHS) of the USDA issued a correction to a rule published on January 3, 2025, related to amendments in the Single Family Housing Direct Loan and Guaranteed Loan Programs. Originally set to become effective on March 4, 2025, the rule's effective date has been delayed to May 5, 2025. This correction was published in the Federal Register and involves updates to improve and clarify the existing housing loan programs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily delayed the effective date of their rule on Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services originally set for January 27, 2021. The rule will now take effect on February 26, 2021, to allow VA officials additional time to review the regulations, following a directive from the Presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2021, calling for a regulatory freeze pending review. This action, which includes no public comment period, is based on the good cause exception to provide time for the new administration to evaluate the policy implications of the rule without delaying the delivery of services unnecessarily.

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 Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is proposing to delay the effective date of the "Independent Contractor Rule" from March 8, 2021, to May 7, 2021. This proposal follows a Presidential directive for a regulatory freeze to allow for further review of new rules. The rule aims to establish a new standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Public comments on this delay are encouraged and must be submitted by February 24, 2021.

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is extending the comment period and delaying the implementation of a final rule that revises its procedural rules. Originally published on January 17, 2025, the effective date of these changes is pushed to April 7, 2025. Comments on the rule will be accepted until March 21, 2025. This extension allows more time for feedback on changes set out in 29 CFR part 2700.

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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule delaying the effective date of its "Rulemaking Procedures Update" to March 21, 2021. This decision follows a memorandum from January 20, 2021, by the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, to give time for the President's appointees or designees to review the rule. The delay aims to ensure thorough consideration of any questions concerning facts, law, or policy before the rule becomes effective. Normally, agencies have to provide notice and allow comments before implementing rules, but this requirement is waived if deemed impracticable or against public interest.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a rule concerning the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy until March 20, 2025. This rule, initially set to take effect on January 3, 2025, updates the chest jacket and spine box specifications to address fit, availability, and noise issues. The delay, in accordance with a presidential memorandum for reviewing new regulations, allows for additional evaluation and is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing the usual notice and comment process.