Proposed rule published by Energy Department on Aug. 12

The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Notice of Intent to Negotiate Proposed Rule on Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers.

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 Aug. 12

Title
Notice of Intent to Negotiate Proposed Rule on Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Residential Clothes Dryers
Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Fujitsu General Limited From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures
Combined Notice of Filings #
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Nevada
Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Samsung From the Department of Energy Residential Clothes Washer Test Procedure
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; Notice of Filing
Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (SNL/NM)
Cedar Creek Wind, LLC; Notice of Petition for Enforcement
Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order