# Zero-Based Regulating

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Energy Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Withdrawal of direct final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-09 |
| Effective | 2026-07-09 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 10 CFR 300, 10 CFR 451, 10 CFR 452, 10 CFR 455, 10 CFR 602 |
| Summary | Due to receipt of adverse comments, the Department of Energy (DOE) is withdrawing the direct final rule titled "Zero-Based Regulating," which published on May 29, 2026. |
| Document number | 2026-13875 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/09/2026-13875/zero-based-regulating). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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