Proposed rule published on Feb. 17 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement-Import Data Collection; Notice of Public Meeting and Reopening of Comment Period.

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. 17

Title
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Standby Mode and Off Mode for Microwave Ovens; Correction
Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement-Import Data Collection; Notice of Public Meeting and Reopening of Comment Period
Request for Information (RFI) for Updated Critical Materials Strategy
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000; Revision to the List of Covered Facilities