Proposed rule published on April 14 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures and Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers.

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 April 14

Title
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures and Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers
Energy Conservation Program: Public Meeting and Availability of the Preliminary Technical Support Document for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers; Correction and Date Change
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Portsmouth