Final rule · 2026-00808

Removing an Obsolete, One-Time Reporting Requirement From the Regulations Governing the Use of Supplies in Emergency Relief Work

By this rule, the Department of Commerce ("Department") amend its regulations governing the use of supplies in emergency relief work by removing an outdated and obsolete one-time reporting requirement. This action is necessary to streamline the Department's regulations and to remove a provision that no longer serves any practical purpose and that poses a risk of distraction and confusion. The intended effect of this action is to minimize regulatory complexity and clutter, and to preserve the relevancy and accuracy of the Department's regulations.