Energy Department publishes notice on Aug. 22

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice.

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 Aug. 22

Title
Notice of Inquiry Concerning Natural Gas Pipeline Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices; Extension of Comment Period
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings
Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice
Mirant Neenah, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings
Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Public Meeting
Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
University Research for the High Temperature Superconductivity Program