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Proposed Rule

General Policy for Pricing and Charging for Materials and Services Sold by the Department of Energy

Agency
Document Number
2026-03159
Published
February 18, 2026
Effective Date
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Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to update the Department's general pricing regulation to establish prices and charges for materials and services sold to organizations and people outside of the Federal Government. DOE's general pricing regulation does not apply to the prices and charges provided for by statute, Executive order, or regulation. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposes to update definitions, exclusions, exemptions, and special pricing activities affecting the general pricing regulation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-03159 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-03159 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Energy in the Federal Register on February 18, 2026. The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to update the Department's general pricing regulation to establish prices and charges for materials and services sold to organizations and people outside of the Federal Government. DOE's general pricing regulation does not apply to the prices and charges provided for by statute, Executive order, or regulation. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposes to update definitions, exclusions, exemptions, and special pricing activities affecting the general pricing regulation. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03159/general-policy-for-pricing-and-charging-for-materials-and-services-sold-by-the-department-of-energy.
Is document 2026-03159 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-03159 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.
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