Energy Department publishes rule on July 25

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

The rule is focused on Acquisition Regulations: Revision of Patent Regulations Relating to Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts.

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 July 25

Title
TME Energy Services; Notice of Filing
Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice
Marquette Board of Power and Light; Notice of Proposed Restricted Service List for a Programmatic Agreement for Managing Properties Included in or Eligible for Inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places
Cargill-Alliant, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings
Upper Peninsula Power Company; Notice of Proposed Restricted Service List for a Programmatic Agreement for Managing Properties Included in or Eligible for Inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Application
Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Ocean Peaking Power, L.P.; Notice of Issuance of Order
NRG New Jersey Energy Sales LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order
Notice of Inquiry Concerning Natural Gas Pipeline Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices
Acquisition Regulations: Revision of Patent Regulations Relating to Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts