Rule published on April 1 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Cost Sharing: Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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 April 1

Title
Cost Sharing: Energy Policy Act of 2005
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps
Combined Notice of Filings #1
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document (Pad), Commencement of Pre-Filing Process, and Scoping; Request for Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests
Sappi North America, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment
Energy Conservation Program: Extension of Waiver to Dyson, Inc. From the Department of Energy Battery Chargers Test Procedure
Combined Notice of Filings