Proposed rule published on Oct. 5 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Service.

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 Oct. 5

Title
Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Service
PacifiCorp, Oregon; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment
H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.), Inc. v. New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC v. New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Compliance Filing
Occidental Chemical Corporation; Carville Energy LLC; Notice of Filing
Honeoye Storage Corporation; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Availability of the Bonneville Purchasing Instructions (BPI) and Bonneville Financial Assistance Instructions (BFAI)