Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use
Agencies Must Prepare Energy Impact Statements for Major Rules
What it does
Agencies must prepare and submit Statements of Energy Effects for significant energy-related regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Real-world impact
- Requires agencies to analyze and disclose energy impacts for major regulatory actions.
- Adds publication of energy impact statements in proposed and final rule notices.
- Likely increases agency workload and could delay rulemaking to assess energy effects.
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Summary
This order requires federal agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects when a proposed or final rule is likely to significantly affect energy supply, distribution, or use. Agencies must submit these statements to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and publish them or summaries in related Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and Final Rules.
The statements must describe any adverse energy effects and reasonable alternatives. The order aims to improve agency decisionmaking about energy impacts and directs the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to provide guidance.
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