DOE Initiates SPR Emergency Oil Exchange
The Department of Energy has initiated an emergency oil exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, offering up to 86 million barrels to stabilize global oil supply. This action is part of a larger international release aimed at addressing disruptions in the Middle East.
MMS Notice 1010-0183 Comment Period Ended
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0183 concerning a comment period that concluded on November 8, 2010. This notice pertains to regulatory filings and does not impose new obligations.
Reorganization of Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is reorganizing Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This action consolidates and restructures existing regulations to improve clarity and efficiency in the management of federal and Indian offshore and onshore oil and gas resources.
MMS Notice 1010-0106, 30 CFR 253
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0106, which pertains to 30 CFR 253. This notice was posted on September 14, 2010, and relates to regulations concerning offshore operations.
MMS Notice on Performance Measures Data
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued a notice regarding performance measures data. This notice provides information and guidance on data collection and reporting for performance measures within the agency's operational scope.
Minerals Management Service Consultation on Proposed Rule
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule concerning offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The comment period closed on October 7, 2010.
NNSA Notice of Property Amendment for Kansas City Campus New Mexico Operations
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice amending property boundaries for the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) New Mexico Operations (NMO). This action clarifies the jurisdiction and administration of specific Craddock B properties, reinforcing federal law against unauthorized entry and introduction of weapons.
NNSA Notice of Intent for Plutonium Pit Production Environmental Impact Statement
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice of intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for plutonium pit production. The agency is seeking public comment on the scope, issues, and alternatives for the PEIS, with a current comment deadline of July 14, 2025.
Proposed Nuclear Material Transfer from Australia to France
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing a subsequent arrangement to retransfer U.S.-obligated nuclear material from Australia to France for reprocessing. This notice is issued under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and involves specific quantities of enriched uranium and plutonium.
NNSA Notice of Intent for Supplemental EIS on Plutonium Facility at LLNL
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced plutonium facility utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The agency is inviting public comment on the scope and alternatives for the SEIS.
NNSA Notice on Environmental Impact Statement Procedures for Sandia and LLNL
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a notice announcing it will not perform certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities for Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This change is due to recent revisions in DOE's NEPA implementing procedures.
WAPA Notice on Collection Procedures for Environmental Habitat Provisions
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice confirming and approving collection procedures for environmental habitat provisions in the Sierra Nevada region. These procedures, which remain unchanged, are being republished for administrative purposes to remove references to a specific Power Marketing Plan.
WAPA Rate Order WAPA-211 for Pacific Transmission Service Confirmed
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved provisional formula rates for Pacific Alternating Current Intertie (PACI) point-to-point transmission service in the Sierra Nevada region. These rates, effective April 1, 2026, supersede previous rates and maintain the existing formula-based methodology with updated effective dates.
Boulder Canyon Project FY2026 Electric Rates Increase
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved a 2.5% increase in the base charge and electric rates for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) for fiscal year 2026. The base charge will rise from $74.3 million to $76.2 million, effective October 1, 2025, primarily due to decreased anticipated prior year carryover funds.
WAPA Proposed Formula Rate Extension Notice
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice proposing to extend its existing formula rates for balancing authority area and transmission provider services. The proposed extension, without changes, would run through September 30, 2031, with a comment period open from January 26, 2026, to March 27, 2026.
Proposed 2028 Power Allocations for Parker-Davis Project
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has released proposed 2028 power allocations for the Parker-Davis Project and is seeking public comment. This notice outlines the proposed allocations based on WAPA's Final 2028 Power Marketing Plan and includes a deadline for comments and a public virtual forum.
DOE Foreign Atomic Energy Activities Collection - Request for Comments
The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting comments on a three-year extension for its information collection titled 'Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities' (OMB Control Number 1901-0263). The collection is necessary for DOE to make informed determinations regarding U.S. exporters' requests to engage in atomic energy activities outside the United States.
DOE Generic Clearance for Qualitative Feedback Extension
The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for its generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on agency service delivery. This notice seeks public comments on the extension of the information collection request, which is managed under OMB Control Number 1910-5160.
DOE Notice on Defense Production Act Voluntary Agreements for Nuclear Fuel Industry
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice announcing a series of closed meetings held under the Defense Production Act. These meetings discussed the implementation of a Voluntary Agreement and potential Plans of Action with entities in the nuclear fuel industry.
Venture Global LNG Export Amendment Application
The Department of Energy (DOE) has received an application from Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC to amend its authorization for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries. The application seeks to increase the authorized export volume by approximately 427 billion cubic feet per year. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.
DOE SCAC Meeting Notice - Quantum Science and User Facilities
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC) will hold an open meeting on March 27, 2026. The meeting will cover updates on science programs, the Genesis Mission, Quantum Information Science, and SC User Facilities, with a public comment period.
DOE Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date to July 6, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has further delayed the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026.
DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179
DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179
EM SSAB Hanford Meeting Notice
The Department of Energy is issuing a public notice for an upcoming in-person and virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) Hanford. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, and will cover topics related to environmental cleanup and waste management.
DOE Oak Ridge Meeting Notice
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice for an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, scheduled for April 8, 2026. The meeting will cover environmental cleanup, waste management, and public comment.
Boundary Establishment at Oak Ridge Laboratory Road
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the establishment of a boundary at Oak Ridge Laboratory Road. This action pertains to the administrative definition and marking of specific areas within the Oak Ridge facility.
Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC's coal capability self-certification. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants intending to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.
DOE Notice of Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for South Field Energy LLC's coal capability self-certification. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants proposing to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.
Guernsey Power Station LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for Guernsey Power Station LLC's coal capability self-certification. The filing, submitted on August 25, 2022, confirms the Guernsey Power Station's compliance with the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.
DOE Notice of Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a notice of filing for a coal capability self-certification submitted by CPV Basin Ranch, LLC. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants intending to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.
DOE Petition for Rulemaking on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Plans
The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition for rulemaking from America First Legal Foundation requesting the rescission of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Plan requirements for management and operating contractors. The DOE is now requesting public comments on the petition.
DOE Notice of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Coal Capability Certification
The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice regarding PowerSouth Energy Cooperative's filing of a coal capability self-certification for its Lowman Energy Center. This filing, made on April 21, 2022, is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants.
DOE Notice of Trumbull LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice regarding Clean Energy Future—Trumbull, LLC's coal capability self-certification filing. Trumbull, LLC, owner of a new baseload electric generating powerplant in Lordstown, OH, certified its capability to use coal or another alternate fuel as required by the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.
EM SSAB Paducah Meeting Notice
The Department of Energy is announcing an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Paducah, Kentucky, on April 16, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person and livestreamed, and the public is invited to attend and provide comment.
DOE Notice of Amended Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice regarding an amended coal capability self-certification filing by Rayburn Energy Station LLC. This filing reflects the change in ownership of the baseload electric generating powerplant, formerly known as Panda Sherman, and is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.
DOE Voluntary Agreements and Plans of Action Notice
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice announcing a series of closed meetings held under the Defense Production Act. These meetings discussed the implementation of a Voluntary Agreement and potential Plans of Action with entities in the nuclear fuel industry.
DOE Extends Effective Date of Nondiscrimination Rule
The Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.
DOE Further Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations related to sex in education programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.