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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is updating its Privacy Act System of Records, specifically the DOE-26 Official Travel Records, to meet new requirements and better protect personal information. Changes include updating system locations, removing old system sites, and adding new routine uses to improve response to data breaches. The notice also updates information on safeguarding records, which can be stored in secure cloud-based environments, and describes procedures for individuals to access or contest their records. These modifications aim to enhance privacy protections and ensure compliance with federal policies.

The Department of Energy is holding a virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) on April 23, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. This board provides advice on environmental cleanup and waste management activities. Anyone interested in attending can contact the board through email or phone to receive information on how to join the meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and written public comments will be accepted before and after the event.

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information about handling and disposing of elemental mercury waste, as required by the Mercury Export Ban Act. They are inviting market research from interested parties to help develop strategies for managing this hazardous material. To gather information, the Department is asking entities to submit reports about their capabilities and experiences in treating and managing elemental mercury, as well as any innovative approaches they might have. This request aims to inform future regulatory actions and improve the department's ability to handle mercury efficiently.

The Department of Energy announced that it is ending three Federal Advisory Committees. These are the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee, the Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee, and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee. The termination is effective from January 7, 2021, and is carried out under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the effective date of a rule that updates the testing methods for residential and commercial clothes washers and dryers. Originally set to take effect on February 17, 2025, the rule's new effective date is March 21, 2025, to allow further review. The compliance date, however, remains July 16, 2025. DOE is also seeking public comments on the possibility of further delaying the effective date and the potential impacts of such delays.

The Department of Energy has announced an online virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for the Idaho Cleanup Project. This meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be held via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various topics related to environmental restoration and waste management, including updates on disposal facilities and budget priorities. Public participation is encouraged, with opportunities for comments at specified times during the meeting.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management has announced a virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Northern New Mexico. This meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be held via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and can make public comments, with additional information on how to participate available by contacting Menice Santistevan. The meeting agenda will include updates on local projects and discussion on draft recommendations.

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a correction to a December 2020 rule establishing separate product classes for fast cycle top and front-loading clothes washers and dryers. This correction addresses comments from California utilities, which were initially omitted, opposing the rule due to concerns of potential violations of energy conservation standards and lack of supporting evidence for consumer demand. Despite these objections, DOE maintains that the new classes will not violate conservation laws and are intended to encourage the development of quicker cycle appliances. The DOE plans to conduct further rulemakings to ensure energy efficiency standards for the new product classes.

The Department of Energy is planning to create the Fuels of the Future Advisory Board (FoFAB). This new board will offer advice and suggestions to the Secretary of Energy about developing alternative fuels. The FoFAB will play an important role in advising on research and development for projects like bioenergy and hydrogen fuel cells. It aims to gather a diverse group of experts and community members to guide these efforts.

The Department of Energy has decided to delay the effective date of new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. Originally, the rule was set to be enforced on March 21, 2025, but it is now postponed to May 20, 2025. This delay aligns with a Presidential Memorandum that called for reviewing such rules. The compliance date for these standards, however, remains unchanged at December 26, 2029.