What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 27?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator or Foreign Utility Company Status.

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 Feb. 27

Title
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedure for Commercial Water Heating Equipment
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
Third-Party Provision of Reactive Supply and Voltage Control and Regulation and Frequency Response Services; Notice of Workshop
Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator or Foreign Utility Company Status
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Combined Notice of Filings# 1
Southern Cross Transmission LLC, Pattern Power Marketing LLC; Notice of Filing
Antrim Treatment Trust; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing With the Commission, Intent To Waive Scoping, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions, and Establishing an Expedited Schedule for Processing