Just to give an idea of the timeline for this. Just about every government regulatory action requires a comment period. After the proposed rule comment period ends, the government generally responds to those comments in aggregate which can take a few months. Let's say September, since August is when everyone in Washington takes a vacation; seriously.<p>Then there is often an interim rule, basically saying ok, we've heard your concerns, and here's the final rule we're putting forth. That will be followed by a comment period of up to 45 days, or longer. The Administrative Procedures Act (1) requires a minimum 45-day period for the public to comment to the agency in writing on the proposed regulation.<p>Now we're probably into November if everything goes perfectly.<p>Then the final rule is published in the federal register, followed by another 45+ days comment period, with some date set for implementation and enforcement.<p>Best case scenario, if I read the law correctly, this will not get finalized and promulgated until after the election, possibly not until next year.<p>Government very, very rarely moves with great alacrity, especially in regulations; unless a government party fears they will lose the election, or has lost and is between legislative sessions.<p>The administration seems to be moving as fast as they can since this was announced, and a proposed rule published very quickly - no hearings, stakeholder input, etc., and the limit on comments are the statutory minimum.<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_Procedure_Act" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_Procedure_Act</a>