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  • 2021-02035 — Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Small Electric Motors and Electric Motors
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7798
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to delay the effective date of a final rule that updates how energy efficiency is measured for small electric motors and electric motors. The original rule, which was published on January 4, 2021, will be postponed for 60 days starting from January 20, 2021, to allow for further review. This action is in response to a memorandum from the Chief of Staff, and the DOE does not plan to seek public comments on this immediate delay. However, the DOE is open to receiving comments on any potential further delays and the legal or policy issues related to the rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is pressing pause on a new rule about checking how much energy electric motors use because they want to think about it some more, and they might ask people what they think about waiting longer.

  • 2025-01966 — Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf From Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8363
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The President issued a memorandum temporarily halting new wind energy leasing on all offshore areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, effective January 21, 2025, until the order is revoked. This pause is intended to assess the environmental, economic, and legal impacts of wind projects, including their effects on marine life and energy costs. Federal agencies are also directed to review existing wind projects for any legal or environmental issues and evaluate the impact of defunct windmills. The scheduled Federal review includes consulting various government departments and may involve informing courts about ongoing litigation related to wind energy projects.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to pause giving out new places for building wind farms in the ocean to check if they're safe for sea animals and how they affect costs, and they also want to see if any of the old wind farms might have problems.