The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of a rule about releasing guidance documents, pushing it from January 6, 2021, to March 21, 2021. This delay allows further review of the rule implementing Executive Order 13891, which aims to boost transparency by making guidance documents accessible online and open for public comment. DOE is not taking public comments on this delay but welcomes opinions on any further postponement and related matters. The action is a response to a directive from the new administration's Chief of Staff, advising a halt to review new rules.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Energy is waiting a little longer to start new rules that help people see and comment on their decisions online, moving the start date from January to March. They want to make sure everything's okay with the new rules and are asking people what they think about waiting even longer, but they haven't said exactly how they'll use these thoughts.