Energy Department publishes proposed rule on Sept. 22

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Version 4 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards.

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 Sept. 22

Title
Storage Reporting Requirements of Interstate and Intrastate Natural Gas Companies
Version 4 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards
Interpretation of Transmission Planning Reliability Standard
Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment; Jonathan and Jayne Chase
Notice of Complaint; Louisiana Public Service Commission v. Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Texas, Inc.
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725A); Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review
Western Area Power Administration; Notice of Filing
Notice of Interim Approval
Western Area Power Administration; Notice of Filing
Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order; Southern Cross Transmission LLC