Rule published by Energy Department on Nov. 15

The US Energy Department published an eight page rule on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Final Determination of Compressors as Covered Equipment.

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 Nov. 15

Title
Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee: Notice of Open Meetings for the Circulator Pumps Working Group To Negotiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Final Determination of Compressors as Covered Equipment
Western Water and Power Production Limited LLC; Notice of Petition for Enforcement
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Big Rivers Electric Corporation v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Complaint
Hampshire Paper Company, Inc., KE Emeryville, LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Amendment to Procedures Established Pursuant to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC)
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board