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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an interim final rule to update and relocate regulations regarding other transaction (OT) agreements, which allow for flexible partnerships beyond traditional contracts. This action simplifies existing regulations by removing outdated provisions and clarifying policies, aiming to enhance the use of OT agreements for research, development, and demonstration projects. The changes seek to make it easier for nontraditional government partners, like small businesses, to participate in DOE projects. Public comments on these regulatory adjustments are invited until March 4, 2025.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of a rule about releasing guidance documents, pushing it from January 6, 2021, to March 21, 2021. This delay allows further review of the rule implementing Executive Order 13891, which aims to boost transparency by making guidance documents accessible online and open for public comment. DOE is not taking public comments on this delay but welcomes opinions on any further postponement and related matters. The action is a response to a directive from the new administration's Chief of Staff, advising a halt to review new rules.

The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

The Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management of the Department of Energy (DOE) has released a study evaluating the effects of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on the economy, environment, and energy security. This study includes detailed analyses of potential impacts on domestic energy prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and effects on local communities where gas production occurs. DOE encourages public comments on the study but does not plan to make revisions based on these comments, aiming instead to use them to guide decisions on LNG exports in countries without free trade agreements with the U.S. Those interested can provide their feedback electronically by February 18, 2025.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management announced a public meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Paducah. This meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, Kentucky, with the purpose of discussing clean-up activities and various environmental issues related to the EM site. The meeting allows public participation and comments, with a period set aside for oral comments. Minutes will be publicly available after the meeting.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the receipt of a waiver petition from Vinotheque Wine Cellars, which seeks an exemption from certain energy efficiency testing requirements for their walk-in wine cellar refrigeration systems. These systems typically operate at a higher temperature range suitable for wine storage (45-65°F) compared to traditional walk-in coolers, making the current testing procedures unsuitable. As a result, the DOE has granted an interim waiver allowing these systems to be tested using an alternative method that better reflects their actual usage conditions, pending a final decision on the waiver request. The DOE is seeking public comments on this matter to assist in making a final determination.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. Originally set to take effect on December 26, 2024, the new rules will now begin on March 21, 2025, allowing more time for review. This delay is in response to a presidential memorandum calling for a temporary halt on new regulations to evaluate any factual, legal, or policy concerns. The DOE is also inviting public comments on the implications of this delay and any issues it might raise.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received and published a petition from Air Innovations seeking a waiver from the standard DOE test procedures for certain wine cellar cooling systems. Air Innovations claims that the current test, which evaluates systems at a 35°F temperature, does not accurately reflect the energy usage of their models, which are designed for wine storage at 55°F. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order allowing Air Innovations to use an alternate test procedure with revised temperature and humidity settings for these systems while they consider the petition further. Public comments on the matter are invited until February 11, 2021.

The Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy received a Statement of Change in Control from ECA Liquefaction, which details a change in its ownership. The change occurred when Total acquired a stake in ECA LNG Holdings, impacting the ownership held by Sempra LNG and Infraestructura Energética Nova. This notice invites public comments and interventions regarding the change in control affecting ECA Liquefaction's authorization to export natural gas. If no objections are raised, the change will be approved 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

The Department of Energy had planned a virtual meeting for the Electric Vehicle Working Group on January 30, 2025, but this meeting has now been canceled. The cancellation was officially announced on January 29, 2025. For further details, Dr. Rachael Nealer at the Department of Energy can be contacted via email or telephone.