Rule published by Energy Department on March 27

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

The rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Standby Mode and Off Mode).

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 Program: Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Standby Mode and Off Mode)
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Idaho National Laboratory
Environmental Management Advisory Board Meeting
Office of Science; High Energy Physics Advisory Panel
Post-2009 Resource Pool-Loveland Area Projects-Proposed Power Allocation
California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice Regarding Answer Period
Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Notice of Initiation of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Updated Cost and Revenue Study
Notice of Ferc Staff Attendance at Southwest Power Pool's Synergistic Planning Project Team and Cost Allocation Working Group Meetings
Littleville Power Company, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
Duke Power Company, LLC; North Carolina and South Carolina; Notice of Public Meetings for the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dartmouth Power Associates, Limited Partnership, Complainant v. ISO New England Inc., Respondent; Notice of Complaint
North Eden Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process