What did Energy Department publish on Nov. 24?

The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.

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 Nov. 24

Title
Proposed Implementation of Special Refund Procedures
Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests
Notice of Application Tendered for Filing, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests
Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff
Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, Washington; Notice of Scoping Meetings Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for an Applicant Prepared Environmental Assessment
Lee 8 Storage Partnership; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting
Duke Power Company; Public Notice Public Information Meetings
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps