Rule published by Energy Department on Jan. 16

The US Energy Department published a two page rule on Jan. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Emergency Closures.

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. 16

Title
Emergency Closures
Before Commissioners: Conference on Supply Margin Assessment, AEP Power Marketing, Inc., AEP Service, Corporation, CSW Power Marketing, Inc., CSW Energy Services, Inc., Central and South West Services, Inc., Entergy Services, Inc., Southern Company Energy Marketing L.P.; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference on Supply Margin Assessment Screen and Alternatives
Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Invenergy TN LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Rocky Flats
West Valley Demonstration Project Final Waste Management Environmental Impact Statement
Discovery Gas Transmission LLC, Discovery Producer Services LLC; Notice of Amendments
Application to Export Electric Energy; PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC
Southern California Edison; Notice of Meeting To Discuss Settlement Negotiations
Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff