What did Energy Department publish on Jan. 31?

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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

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. 31

Title
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure and Energy Conservation Standard for Set-Top Boxes and Network Equipment
Revised Fee Policy for Acceptance of Foreign Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel From High-Income Economy Countries
Eugene Water and Electric Board; Notice of Application for Surrender of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah
State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB)
Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed TIOGA Area Expansion and Sabinsville to Morrisville Projects, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Hussmann From the Department of Energy Commercial Refrigerator, Freezer and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedure, and Grant of Interim Waiver
Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization