⚡Reforms in Nuclear Reactor Testing and Deployment Guidelines
Executive Order 14301 focuses on revitalizing the nuclear energy sector through expedited testing and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. It establishes new regulations for reactor qualification and streamlines environmental reviews, aiming to foster innovation while maintaining safety. The initiative emphasizes the importance of nuclear energy in supporting various industries and enhancing U.S. energy security.
Learn More🏭DOE Adds Metallurgical Coal to Critical Materials List for Steelmaking
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing this notice to advise the public that DOE has added metallurgical coal used for steelmaking to the DOE Critical Material List. This notice also provides the link to the assessment that forms the justification for including metallurgical coal used in steelmaking on the Critical Material List. Meeting the policy goal of U.S. steel dominance will require dramatic increases in domestic metallurgical coal production and use and thereby supports the determination that metallurgical coal used for steelmaking is a DOE critical material.
Learn More⚖️Commission Staff Designation as Non-Decisional - Regulatory Notice
The notice from the Department of Energy details an order designating staff of the Office of Enforcement as non-decisional in the Commission's review process for specific energy companies. This designation restricts staff from advising on settlements or participating in deliberations, presenting essential compliance considerations for the involved entities.
Learn More📈Change in Ownership for Louisiana LNG
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of a Statement of Change in Control filed by Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC (Louisiana LNG) on May 1, 2025 (Statement). The Statement describes an anticipated change in Louisiana LNG's upstream ownership. The Statement was filed under the Natural Gas Act, and in accordance with DOE's regulations and DOE's Procedures for Changes in Control Affecting Applications and Authorizations to Import or Export Natural Gas (CIC Procedures).
Learn More🌍NFE Altamira LNG Export Authorization Extension Application Notice
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed on April 1, 2025, by NFE Altamira FLNG, S. de R.L. de C.V. (NFE Altamira). NFE Altamira seeks to amend the export term set forth in its current authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries, DOE/ FECM Order No. 5156, to a term ending on December 31, 2050. NFE Altamira filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and written comments on the requested term extension are invited.
Learn More❄️Delay in DOE Test Procedures for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
This document further delays the effective date of a recently published final rule amending the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps.
Learn More❄️DOE Withdraws Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, this document withdraws a disapproved final rule that was published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. The final rule would have established amended energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
Learn More🚰Energy Conservation Standards for Gas-Fired Water Heaters Withdrawn
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, this document withdraws a disapproved final rule that was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024. The final rule would have established amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
Learn More🏭DOE Notice on Information Collection and Worker Safety Regulations
The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More📄DOE Notice on Technology Partnerships Ombudsmen Reporting Requirements
The Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension of its collection, titled Technology Partnerships Ombudsmen Reporting Requirements, OMB Control Number 1910-5118. The proposed collection will identify the number and nature of complaints received and resolved by technology partnership ombuds related to technology partnerships, patents, and licenses.
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