Energy Department publishes rule on Jan. 25

The US Energy Department published a three page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Streamlining of Regulations Pertaining to Parts II and III of the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; Order No. 575.

The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Energy Department on Jan. 25

Title
Streamlining of Regulations Pertaining to Parts II and III of the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; Order No. 575
Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Nevada Test Site
Notice of Floodplain Statement of Findings for Operable Unit 2 Remedial Action at the Fernald Environmental Management Project
Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, the Fernald Citizens Task Force
Notice of Floodplain Statement of Findings for Operable Unit 1 Remedial Action at the Fernald Environmental Management Project
Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory