Proposed rule published by Energy Department on Oct. 6

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers.

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 Oct. 6

Title
Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers
James R. Lientz, Jr; Order Granting Interventions, Dismissing Rehearing As Moot, and Directing Notification of Change in Status
Office of Science; Office of Science Financial Assistance Program Notice 01-02; Plasma Physics Junior Faculty Development Program
Federal Energy Management Advisory Committee; Open Meeting
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Teleconference Meeting
Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential Buildings