Rule published on Jan. 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a four page rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Standards for Business Practices for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines; Standards for Business Practices for Public Utilities.

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. 2

Title
Standards for Business Practices for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines; Standards for Business Practices for Public Utilities
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Publication of the Petition for Waiver From Sanyo Fisher Company and Granting of the Application for Interim Waiver From the Department of Energy Residential and Commercial Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures [Case No. CAC-017]