Energy Department publishes rule on Dec. 1

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

The rule is focused on Regulations Implementing the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 and Clarifying the FOIA Regulations.

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. 1

Title
Regulations Implementing the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 and Clarifying the FOIA Regulations
Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process
Clear Lake Cogeneration Limited Partnership; Notice of Petition for Temporary Waiver
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725V); Comment Request; Extension
WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Planned Valley Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues
Combined Notice of Filings #1
William B. Ruger, Jr., 169 Sunapee Street, LLC; Notice of Transfer of Exemption
Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee