Proposed rule published by Energy Department on March 27

The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document.

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 27

Title
Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document
Office of International Regimes and Agreements; Proposed Subsequent Arrangement
Office of Fossil Energy; Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee
Notice of Renewal of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah