Amendments to Definitions and Related Provisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program; Withdrawal
Abstract
The Secretary is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend certain definitions in, and a new definition to, the Randolph-Sheppard Act (R-S Act) regulations. Specifically, the proposed regulations added a definition of "articles," modified the definitions of "vending facility" and "vending machine," amended the regulation pertaining to the location and operation of vending facilities, and added a provision pertaining to severability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-00959 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-00959 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Education in the Federal Register on January 20, 2026. The Secretary is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend certain definitions in, and a new definition to, the Randolph-Sheppard Act (R-S Act) regulations. Specifically, the proposed regulations added a definition of "articles," modified the definitions of "vending facility" and "vending machine," amended the regulation pertaining to the location and operation of vending facilities, and added a provision pertaining to severability. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/20/2026-00959/amendments-to-definitions-and-related-provisions-under-the-randolph-sheppard-vending-facility.
Is document 2026-00959 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-00959 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.