EPAFinal Rule
Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR); Special Contracting Methods; Options; Contracts; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
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Summary
The EPA is withdrawing a rule it had previously announced about how federal agencies can hire contractors and manage contracts. This withdrawal means the previous contracting rules remain in effect, and the EPA is backing away from changes it had proposed to make to those rules.
Key Points
- 1The EPA announced it was withdrawing a 'Direct Final Rule' it had published about special contracting methods and contract options
- 2This withdrawal affects how federal agencies purchase goods and services from private contractors
- 3Companies that bid on EPA contracts may see different rules applied than what was recently proposed
- 4The withdrawal suggests the EPA decided the proposed changes needed more review or input before moving forward
- 5Federal contracting procedures will continue under existing rules rather than the new ones that were withdrawn
Key Dates
Published
December 1, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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