# DPAS Directive Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule; Request for comments. |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Effective | 2026-08-27 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-04 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 15 CFR 700 |
| Summary | The Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") is publishing this temporary final rule to restrict the exportation of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap without a license. Specifically, as of August 27, 2026, U.S. persons engaged in the sale of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap must allocate 100 percent of monthly sales to U.S. persons, unless an adjustment or exception is obtained in advance from BIS. This action is taken pursuant to section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended ("DPA" or the "Act"), the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR part 700) and P |
| Document number | 2026-16078 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-16078/dpas-directive-allocation-order-and-additional-requirements-for-recoverable-critical-minerals-and). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.