# Financial Assistance Regulations-Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy Requirements

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Energy Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-16 |
| Effective | 2026-08-17 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 2 CFR 910 |
| Summary | The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) is amending its Financial Assistance Regulations to establish conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policies and requirements for non-Federal entities applying for or receiving financial assistance awards from the Department, and to implement and standardize certain disclosure requirements applicable to financial assistance applications and awards, including responsibilities, general rules, and procedures for non-Federal entities to identify, evaluate, resolve, and report conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, and organizational c |
| Document number | 2026-14333 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/16/2026-14333/financial-assistance-regulations-conflict-of-interest-and-conflict-of-commitment-policy-requirements). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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