Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act
other · US Department of Energy · Published 2026-07-17 · Effective 2026-07-17 · 91 FR 44729
Document
Document number
2026-14461
Federal Register citation
91 FR 44729
CFR reference
10 CFR 821
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Energy
Publication date
2026-07-17
Effective date
2026-07-17
Energy docket
DOE-HQ-2025-0175
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.