Proposed rule published on Dec. 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a six page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Miscellaneous Consumer Refrigeration Products.

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 Dec. 16

Title
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Miscellaneous Consumer Refrigeration Products
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Rochester Gas and Electric Corp., and Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp., Complainants v. New York Independent System Operator, Respondent; Notice of Complaint
Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice
Combined Notice of Filings
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Combined Notice of Filings
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Portsmouth
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico