Energy Department publishes notice on Feb. 7

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity; Notice of Opportunity for Filing Reply Comments.

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 Feb. 7

Title
Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Trunkline Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity; Notice of Opportunity for Filing Reply Comments
Combined Notice of Filings # 1
Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests
Proposed Methodology for Determining the Average System Cost of Resources for Electric Utilities Participating in the Residential Exchange Program Established by Section 5(c) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act
Proposed Wind Integration-Within-Hour Balancing Service Rate for Public Hearing, and Opportunity for Public Review and Comment