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DOE Closes Investigation of Arcelik’s Blomberg Refrigerator
September 1, 2010 - The Department of Energy has closed its investigation into the energy efficiency of Arcelik’s Blomberg refrigerator-freezer model # BRFB1450. more>

DOE Extends Comment Period on Notice of Inquiry Under the Energy Independence and Security Act
August 18, 2010 - Today, General Counsel Scott Blake Harris approved a 30-day extension of the public comment period on DOE’s Notice of Inquiry (75 FR 43945) soliciting comment on the development of regulations to carry out section 934 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. more>>

Westinghouse and Fuzhou Permitted to Restart Distribution of Light Bulb Products
August 13, 2010 - The Department has issued Notices of Allowance to Westinghouse Lighting Corporation and Fuzhou Sunlight Lighting Electrical Company determining, based on corrected test data provided by Westinghouse, that certain of their incandescent reflector lamps are compliant with the federal energy conservation standard. more>>

DOE Takes Steps to Fulfill Obligation Under the Energy Independence and Security Act
July 27, 2010 - Today, as required by Congress, the Department of Energy issued a Notice of Inquiry soliciting comments from nuclear suppliers, nuclear insurance providers, and other stakeholders on the development of regulations to carry out section 934 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which implements the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage. more>>

DOE Replies Support NRC Commissioners and Authority to Withdraw Yucca Application
July 19, 2010 - In a reply brief filed with the NRC today, DOE explained that the arguments that it lacked authority to withdraw the pending Yucca Mountain license application are uniformly without merit. more>>

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OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice, counsel, and support to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and all Departmental elements, except the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  This Office assures that the Department operates in compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations.