Proposed rule published on Jan. 23 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Set-Top Boxes.

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 Jan. 23

Title
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Set-Top Boxes
Defense Programs Advisory Committee
Hydro Development; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
Linden VFT, LLC v. Brookfield Energy Marketing, LP, Cargill Power Markets, LLC; Notice of Complaint
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company, City of Norwich Dept. of Public Utilities; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment
Alabama Power Company; Notice Rejecting Request for Rehearing