Proposed rule published on Feb. 23 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Withdrawal of Pleadings.

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. 23

Title
Withdrawal of Pleadings
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards Program Design
Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Okeechobee Lateral Pipeline Project Florida Southeast Connection, LLC