2025 DOE 403 Orders

Section 403 Authority:

Section 403(a) of the DOE Organization Act allows the Secretary of Energy to propose rules, regulations, and statements of policy of general applicability with respect to any function within the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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August 29th, 2025

Secretary of Energy’s Direction that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Initiate Rulemaking Procedures and Proposal to Rescind the Draft Updated Certificate Policy Statement Pursuant to the Secretary’s Authority Under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 

September 12th, 2025

Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Docket Nos. PL18-1-000 PL18-1-001 

October 23rd, 2025 

Secretary of Energy's Direction that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Initiate Rulemaking Procedures and Proposal Regarding Hydroelectric Power Preliminary Permits Pursuant to the Secretary's Authority Under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 

Secretary of Energy's Direction that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Initiate Rulemaking Procedures and Proposal Regarding the Interconnection of Large Loads Pursuant to the Secretary’s Authority Under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act