The Interior Department delays new rules for the third time

The Interior Department has again postponed the effective date of an interim final rule. This means the rules, which were set to take effect, will not be implemented until June 4, 2025.

This is the third time the Interior Department has delayed these rules, following a presidential order to review new regulations. Each delay means the existing practices remain in place longer. It signals that the current administration is actively working to prevent new regulations from taking effect.