Proposed rule published by Energy Department on March 21

The US Energy Department published a six page proposed rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Hydroelectric Licensing Under the Federal Power Act.

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 March 21

Title
Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines
Application To Transfer Presidential Permit; Westmin Resources, Inc. and Boliden Westmin (Canada) Limited
Application To Export Electric Energy; Split Rock Energy LLC
Hydroelectric Licensing Under the Federal Power Act