Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Energy Conservation Act Enforcement Order
エネルギーの使用の合理化及び非化石エネルギーへの転換等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令案に対する意見公募要領
Published: 2026-06-15 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-07-15 23:59 JST
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a public comment notice for a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the enforcement order of Japan's Act on the Rationalization of Energy Use and Transition to Non-Fossil Energy. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-06-15, with a comment submission deadline of 2026-07-15 23:59. The listed contact is the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Energy Efficiency Division (Top Runner Program section).
Business Impact
Businesses subject to energy efficiency rules or the Top Runner Program may be affected if the proposed amendments are finalized, and could consider whether to submit comments during the consultation period.
Recommended Action
Review the official e-Gov public comment notice and the draft Cabinet Order text to confirm the scope, details, and submission deadline.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-06-15 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-07-15 — Public comment deadline (2026-07-15 23:59 JST) Original Japanese source
What happens next
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