Proposed rule published by Energy Department on Sept. 25

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

The proposed rule is focused on Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications.

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 Sept. 25

Title
Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications
Administrative Determination of Full Avoided Costs, Sales of Power To Qualifying Facilities, and Interconnection Facilities; Order Terminating Proceeding
Workshop Regarding Water Heater Energy Efficiency Standards, Preliminary Analysis
Sunshine Act Meeting
Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Application
Alliance Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Environmental Compliance Meeting for the Alliance Pipeline Project
El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Golden Field Office; Notice of Solicitation for Financial Assistance Applications; Southeast Regional Biomass Energy Program Management Project
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Stockpile Stewardship and Management
Grand Junction Office; Floodplain/Wetlands Statement of Findings for Site Characterization Activities at the Uranium Mill Tailings Site Located Near Shiprock, NM