Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is adopting the interim final rule published on August 25, 2025, as final, without change. This final rule establishes the procedures for developing and carrying out voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act. The Defense Production Act provides a defense from antitrust laws with respect to any action taken to develop or carry out any voluntary agreement or plan of action when certain criteria are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-14461 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-14461 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Energy in the Federal Register on July 17, 2026, with an effective date of July 17, 2026. The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is adopting the interim final rule published on August 25, 2025, as final, without change. This final rule establishes the procedures for developing and carrying out voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act. The Defense Production Act provides a defense from antitrust laws with respect to any action taken to develop or carry out any voluntary agreement or plan of action when certain criteria are met. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14461/implementing-voluntary-agreements-under-the-defense-production-act.
Is document 2026-14461 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-14461 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.