[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X
48 CFR Ch. 9
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing
its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any
particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual
listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory
agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078,
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-8145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the
status of activities as of approximately September 10, 2002. They are
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to
their stage of rulemaking action: prerule, proposed rulemaking, final
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.
For this edition of the Department of Energy's regulatory
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are
included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a
bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the
appropriate sequence number in part II.
A draft of this regulatory agenda has been transmitted to the
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business
Administration for comment, if any, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(b).
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2002.
Lee Liberman Otis,
General Counsel.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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854 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home 1904-AA78
Furnaces (Reg Plan Seq No. 25)......................................................
855 Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................. 1904-AA87
856 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No. 1904-AB08
26).................................................................................
857 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat 1904-AB09
Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr (Reg Plan Seq No. 27)...................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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858 State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels............................... 1904-AA66
859 Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers.............................. 1904-AA85
860 Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government 1904-AA98
Fleets..............................................................................
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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861 Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments............. 1904-AA46
862 National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................. 1904-AA74
863 Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters........................................ 1904-AA95
864 Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces.................................... 1904-AA96
865 Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment........................... 1904-AA97
866 Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers...................................... 1904-AB02
867 Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment.......................................... 1904-AB10
868 Test Procedures for Residential Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers............. 1904-AB12
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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869 Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings............... 1904-AA53
870 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps.................................... 1904-AA86
871 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers...................... 1904-AA89
872 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment........... 1904-AA90
873 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors............................ 1904-AA91
874 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................. 1904-AA92
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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875 Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps............. 1904-AA77
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Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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876 Physical Protection of Security Interests........................................... 1992-AA23
877 Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1992-AA27
Computer Systems....................................................................
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Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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878 Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Security Activities................................ 1992-AA28
879 Human Reliability Program........................................................... 1992-AA29
880 Criteria and Procedure for Establishment of the Personnel Security Assurance Program 1992-AA30
and Determinations of an Individual's Eligibility for Access to a Personnel Security
Assurance Program Position..........................................................
881 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter 1992-AA31
or Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A..............................................
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Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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882 Freedom of Information Act.......................................................... 1901-AA32
883 Payments for Special Burdens and In Lieu of Taxes................................... 1901-AA58
884 Research Misconduct................................................................. 1901-AA89
885 Administrative Procedures and Sanctions; Electric Power System Permits and Reports; 1901-AA93
Short-Term Imports and Exports of Natural Gas.......................................
886 Occupational Radiation Protection................................................... 1901-AA95
887 Cost Recovery Adjustment Rate Proceeding............................................ 1901-AA96
888 Transmission Rate Proceeding........................................................ 1901-AA97
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Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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889 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 28)........ 1901-AA38
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890 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property..................................... 1901-AA82
891 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities...................... 1901-AA86
892 Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing 1901-AA88
Sites: Technical Amendments.........................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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893 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57
Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).....................................................
894 Compliance With Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements............ 1901-AA94
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Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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895 Guidelines for Physician Panel Determinations on Worker Requests for Assistance in 1901-AA90
Filing for State Workers' Compensation Benefits.....................................
896 Revision of ACS-02 Control Area Service Rate: Generation Imbalance Service Rate..... 1901-AA92
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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897 Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit 1991-AB57
Organizations.......................................................................
898 Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency............................... 1991-AB59
899 DEAR: Part 970 Rewrite Continuation................................................. 1991-AB60
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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900 DEAR: Recycling..................................................................... 1991-AB47
901 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure...................................... 1991-AB52
902 Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional 1991-AB54
Payment of Fee......................................................................
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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903 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1991-AB56
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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904 DEAR: Patent Rights................................................................. 1991-AB55
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Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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905 Conduct of Employees................................................................ 1990-AA19
906 Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees........................... 1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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854. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND
MOBILE HOME FURNACES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 25 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AA78
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855. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe test procedures for small electric motors for which the
Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards
would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would
result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Department's regulatory actions related to
energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and
low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is
a high priority and the Department is gathering information and
conducting analyses in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C.
6317(b).
Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Energy Technology Program
Specialist, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA87
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856. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 26 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AB08
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857. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTUS/HR
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 27 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AB09
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Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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858. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue
regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under
this program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects
in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and
alternative-fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated
State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs
may be a part of the State grant special projects, depending on funding
availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any
separate State grant program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/21/95 60 FR 15020
NPRM Comment Period End 05/22/95
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Notice Withdrawing Proposed Rule11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Program Manager, EE-2K, Department of
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7028
RIN: 1904-AA66
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859. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe testing requirements for electric distribution transformers
for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation
standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified,
and would result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809
NPRM 11/12/98 63 FR 63359
Supplemental NPRM 04/00/03
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority,
and the Department is working actively on this action.
Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20676
Phone: 202 586-4563
Email: antonio.bouza@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA85
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860. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1999.
Final, Statutory, April 1, 2000.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the Act) requires DOE to
initiate a rulemaking to determine whether a private and local fleet
program is deemed necessary to meet the fuel displacement goals of the
Act. The criteria for making this determination is mandated by the Act.
DOE conducted a series of informal workshops, including two for State
and local government officials, to discuss regulatory options and other
issues related to the alternative fueled vehicle requirements under the
Act. The analysis required to make the determination is more extensive
than originally estimated.
Recently the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
California entered an order requiring DOE to complete a proposed
rulemaking and to take final action within specified timeframes. DOE is
actively engaged in the analysis and drafting required to comply with
the court's mandated schedule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 04/17/98 63 FR 19372
Notice of Public Workshops 07/20/00 65 FR 44987
NPRM 01/00/03
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA98
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Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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861. TEST PROCEDURES FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS--
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for central air
conditioners and heat pumps in accordance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act will reorganize the document in a logical order and
update the references. The revisions include an updated nomenclature
compatible with the eventual test procedure for combined (domestic hot
water and central air conditioners or heat pumps) appliances,
additional tables listing test tolerances, a clearer specification for
the demand defrost credit, and test methods for ECM (electronically
commutated motor) blowers and history-dependent defrosts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6768
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
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Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA46
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862. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 8236
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1994.
Abstract: DOE is required to establish by rule national voluntary
guidelines for home energy rating systems. The guidelines are designed
to encourage uniformity with regard to systems for rating the annual
energy efficiency of residential buildings. The guidelines may be used
to enable and encourage the assignment of energy efficiency ratings to
residential buildings and the development of criteria for attractive
financial instruments for energy efficient homes.
In response to the directives of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, DOE
collaborated with hundreds of stakeholders and organizations, including
the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Council, the National Association
of State Energy Officials, and HERS providers, many of whom had been
meeting regarding HERS since about 1987. Based on input from all the
stakeholders, DOE issued for public comment a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on voluntary guidelines.
Most of the comments that DOE received on the proposed rule were
readily resolved. But the issue of ``fuel neutrality'' was not easily
incorporated into the rule. ``Fuel neutrality'' involved an
interpretation of the requirement that the rule not ``discriminate
among fuel types'' for which the EPACT legislation provided no
clarification. Yet, in spite of an intensive effort by DOE to work with
both the electric and gas industries, a definition regarding fuel
neutrality was not resolved and remains hotly disputed.
In the fall of 2003, DOE plans to issue a Report to Congress on the
HERS and Energy Efficient Mortgages, as required by Congress. This
report will note that despite the fact that DOE has not issued a final
rule, home energy raters are now available in 47 States, and the
guidelines used by these raters are generally consistent in content to
DOE's notice of proposed rulemaking on voluntary HERS guidelines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/25/95 60 FR 37949
NPRM Comment Period End 05/09/96
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7086
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: david.boomsma@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA74
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863. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial water heaters,
prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such equipment.
This action would codify the energy conservation standards and test
procedures established in the EPCA for commercial water heaters. This
action will incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and
test procedures, revised by the American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48852
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA95
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864. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial heating
equipment, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such
equipment. This action would codify the energy conservation standards
and test procedures established in the EPCA for commercial heating
equipment. This action will also incorporate by reference energy
conservation standards and test procedures, revised by the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and will establish certification and compliance requirements
for commercial heating equipment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69597
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA96
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865. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial air
conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and requires
labeling for such equipment. This action would codify the energy
conservation standards and test procedures established in the EPCA for
commercial air conditioning equipment. This action will also
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test
procedures, revised by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48828
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA97
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866. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial heating
equipment, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such
equipment. This action would codify these provisions. It would also
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test
procedures revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,
and Air Conditioning Engineers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48838
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AB02
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867. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would add a new test procedure for soil-sensing
dishwashers, using soiled dishes. It would also incorporate standby
power consumption, where applicable.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/03/02 67 FR 56232
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AB10
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868. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293(b)
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 subpart B, app A1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the calculation of the test time
period for long-time automatic defrost.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AB12
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Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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869. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW-RISE
BUILDINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.
Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as
amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-486, October 24, 1992)
provides that DOE establish Federal building energy standards that
require in new Federal buildings those energy efficiency measures that
are technologically feasible and economically justified. The standards
for Federal buildings are intended to parallel closely the voluntary
building energy codes of the Energy Policy Act for private sector
construction. Interim energy performance standards which DOE had issued
before enactment of the Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for
the Federal sector until the new Federal building energy standards
become effective.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/02/97 62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/97
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209
RIN: 1904-AA53
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870. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe test procedures and efficiency standards for high-intensity
discharge lamps for which the Secretary makes a determination that
energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and
economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Department plans to move HID lamps from low
to high priority for standards determination and to begin the
preliminary analyses.
Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Research and
Standards, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA86
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871. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 14, 1996, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically
justified.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based
on significant input from the public. This action is a low priority,
and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this
action for the next two fiscal years.
Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Research and
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
872. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING
EQUIPMENT
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1992, Determination
Notice.
Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically
justified.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited financial
resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards
have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on
significant input from the public. This action is a low priority, and
the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this action
for the next two fiscal years.
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
873. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1999, Determination
Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes initial energy efficiency standards and test procedures for
commercial and industrial electric motors. EPCA requires the Department
to revise the standards periodically to achieve the maximum improvement
in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically
feasible and economically justified.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been
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categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant
input from the public. This action is a low priority, and the
Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this action for
the next two fiscal years.
Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Energy Technology Program
Specialist, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
874. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1998, Determination
Notice.
Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically
justified.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based
on significant input from the public. While this action is presently a
low priority, it may be raised to a higher priority in the near future.
However, the Department does not anticipate that any formal procedures
will be initiated within the next six months.
Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Research and
Standards, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________
875. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT
PUMPS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended,
establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undergo two
subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the
extant standard for a covered product should be amended.
This is the initial review of the statutory standards for central air
conditioners and heat pumps.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/08/93 58 FR 47326
Screening Workshop 06/30/98
Supplemental ANPRM 11/24/99 64 FR 66305
NPRM 10/05/00 65 FR 59589
Final Rule 01/22/01 66 FR 7170
Supplemental NPRM and Proposal
to Withdraw Final Rule 07/25/01 66 FR 38821
Final Action 05/23/02 67 FR 36368
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov
RIN: 1904-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
876. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establishes DOE
contractor requirements in the areas of protective force medical,
physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. The
proposed revisions are to ensure protective force personnel receive
quality medical services that are consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. They also will enhance communications between
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Designated Physicians and personnel responsible for supervising
physical fitness training and certification to assure better
understanding of the risk of injury to Security Police Officers and
Security Officers participating in physical fitness activities.
Additionally, Security Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II
positions were better defined to eliminate confusing physical fitness
requirements. Finally, the current physical fitness qualification
requirements are being revised.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ronnie M. Edge, Department of Energy, Office of
Security, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4247
RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________
877. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2011 et seq; 50 USC 2425;
50 USC 2483(c)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 3, 2000.
Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any
individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration
computer systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Philip Sibert, Office of Defense Nuclear Security (NA-
3), Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration,
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2541
RIN: 1992-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
878. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR SECURITY ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2282(b)
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 824
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would define the process for the imposition of
civil penalties on contractors for violations relating to the
safeguarding or security of classified or sensitive data.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/01/02 67 FR 15339
NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02
Final Rule 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of
Security, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4451
RIN: 1992-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
879. HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish a Human Reliability Program that
would consolidate the Department's Personnel Security Assurance Program
(PSAP) and its Personnel Assurance Program (PAP). PSAP is an access
authorization program for individuals who apply for or occupy certain
positions that are critical to the national security. The PSAP requires
an initial and annual supervisory review, medical assessment,
management evaluation, and a DOE personnel security review of all
applicants or incumbents. The PAP is a nuclear explosives safety
program using many of the evaluations of the PSAP to ensure that
employees assigned to nuclear explosive duties do not have emotional,
mental, or physical conditions that could result in an accidental or
unauthorized detonation of nuclear explosives.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/12/02 67 FR 46912
Final Action 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security,
19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4800
Fax: 301 903-6545
Email: linda.repass@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1992-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
880. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PERSONNEL SECURITY
ASSURANCE PROGRAM AND DETERMINATIONS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ELIGIBILITY FOR
ACCESS TO A PERSONNEL SECURITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM POSITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 7251, 7254,
and 7256
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow
newly hired individuals in security police officer positions who have
received an interim Q access authorization through DOE's Accelerated
Access Authorization
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Program to be eligible to hold a Personnel Security Assurance Program
(PSAP) position. Currently, DOE's regulations require a Q access
authorization based on a full background investigation for all PSAP
positions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/04/02 67 FR 16061
NPRM Comment Period End 05/06/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security,
19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4800
Fax: 301 903-6545
Email: linda.repass@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1992-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
881. [bull] CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: EO 12968; 42 USC 2201
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would update the responsibilities and authorities
to reflect to reflect organizational changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky, Personnel Security Specialist,
Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-5010
RIN: 1992-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
882. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 23, 1991, DOE proposed to amend the procedures and
principles to be applied in responding to requests for records under
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 5 USC 552. The proposal updated
names and addresses of organizational entities, and updated guidelines
for the schedule of fees associated with processing requests. A
proposed section on policies clarified DOE's operation of a first-in,
first-out policy in responding to FOIA requests, and the role of the
Office of Hearings and Appeals was clarified. The proposal also
included a statement of DOE policy on contractor records.
On December 12, 1994, DOE adopted the contractor records policy, with
certain modifications. DOE expects to take final action on the
remainder of the proposal in the near future.
The new regulations will clarify the FOIA process by clearly defining
the roles of the FOIA Officer and the Denying Official and comply with
the new requirements of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act
Amendment of 1996. The new regulations will be written in a more
customer-friendly manner in plain English.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule (Contractor Records) 12/12/94 59 FR 63882
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division,
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20585
Phone: 202 586-5955
Email: abel.lopez@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
883. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2208 Atomic Energy Act of 1954, sec 168
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 610
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise the Department of Energy's policy on
making payments for special burdens and in lieu of taxes to State and
local taxing jurisdictions pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Prior to the 1987 issuance of DOE Order 2100.12, the Department and its
predecessor agencies approved such payment requests on an ad hoc basis.
To ensure all eligible taxing jurisdictions are provided appropriate
opportunity to comment, the revised policy is being established through
the rulemaking process. The Department anticipates no added costs by
issuing the revised policy as a regulation rather than as an internal
directive revision.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman, Director, Office of Financial Policy,
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20585
Phone: 202 586-4860
RIN: 1901-AA58
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884. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for
handling research misconduct allegations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Final Action 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: William J. Valdez, Director, Office of Planning and
Analysis, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9942
Fax: 202 586-7719
Email: bill.valdez@science.doe.gov
RIN: 1901-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
885. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS; ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM
PERMITS AND REPORTS; SHORT-TERM IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 95-91; PL 10485 as amended by EO 12038; 15 USC 717
b; 42 USC 7101 et seq; EO 12009
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 205.300; 10 CFR 590
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would streamline the existing procedures for
applying to the DOE for Presidential permits and electricity export
authorizations by eliminating the use of FERC procedures and
establishing a less adversarial process of decisionmaking. It would
also establish that the DOE's decisional criterion is only electric
power system reliability and impacts to the environment and not the
economic or commercial viability of projects. These actions are in
response to the restructuring of the electric power industry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellen Russell, Department of Energy, FE-27, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9624
Email: ellen.russell@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1901-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
886. [bull] OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy's
occupational radiation protection regulations to provide additional
flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models
and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits,
and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not
subject to DOT regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of Worker
Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 303 903-5641
RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
887. [bull] COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENT RATE PROCEEDING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 832e; 16 USC 825s; 16 USC 838; 16 USC
839e(a)(1)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: BPA's Power Business Line has electric rates in effect
through September 30, 2006. During the rate period, BPA periodically
examines forecast and actual loads, market prices, and expenses. Under
the General Rate Schedule Provisions there is a risk mitigation tool
embedded within the rates called a Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause
(CRAC). There are three levels of the CRAC under which a rate may
incrementally increase. The first is the Load-Based CRAC (LB CRAC),
which triggers if BPA's augmentation cost exceeds the amount forecast.
The second is the Financial-Based CRAC (FB CRAC), which triggers based
on the generation function's forecasted level of accumulated net
revenues. The third is the Safety-Net CRAC (SN CRAC), which would be an
upward adjustment to posted power rates subject to the FB CRAC by
modifying the FB CRAC parameters.
Prior to each six month period of the 2002-2006 rate period (beginning
October 2001), BPA establishes the LB CRAC for that six-month period.
The LB CRAC is calculated based on the current forecast of forward
market prices for each year, shaped, and the amount by which contracted
loads exceed BPA's resources. About 90 days after the end of each six-
month period, BPA trues up the LB CRAC based on actual augmentation
purchases during the period, and a debit or credit will be made to the
customer's bill. BPA establishes the LB CRAC percentage about 90 days
prior to the beginning of the next six-month period. Then, about 90
days after the end of the most recent six-month period, BPA calculates
the over- or under-collection of actual LB CRAC revenues for the
previous six-month period. Any over- or under-collection is treated
separately from any charges for augmentation costs for the upcoming
six-month period.
The FB CRAC allows a temporary, one-year adjustment to the base rates
in addition to the Load Based CRAC for non-Slice customers, if the
Power Business Line's accumulated net revenues fall below a preset
threshold. It can trigger in all 5 years of the rate period. It is
designed to generate additional cash in a given fiscal year. The
thresholds for triggering the FB CRAC vary depending on the particular
year of the rate period. The rate adjustment is based on the prior
August's third-quarter-review forecast of year-end accumulated net
revenues. If the forecast accumulated net revenues are below the
threshold, the administrator will propose an FB CRAC
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adjustment by the end of August that will apply to rates beginning in
October. BPA will notify customers in September of the percentage
increase. It is trued-up for actual accumulated net revenues in the
second half of the year. The SN CRAC would trigger if it appeared the
FB CRAC parameters need modification based upon market and other risk
factors as discussed above. Changes to the terms and conditions of the
FB CRAC would be conducted through a rate proceeding.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Record of Decision 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Byron G. Keep, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power
Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-5660
RIN: 1901-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________
888. [bull] TRANSMISSION RATE PROCEEDING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 839e
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003.
Abstract: Pursuant to section 7 of the Northwest Power Act, 16 USC
839e, the Bonneville Power Administration is required to periodically
set and revise its rates. Transmission rates were last set for a two-
year period in 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. BPA is required to
set rates to recover its costs, including the amortization of the
Federal investment in the Federal Columbia River Power System over a
reasonable period of years. Therefore, the Transmission Business Line
will set its rates in this rate case in order to recover its costs.
Issues of cost allocation among customer classes may also be addressed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Record of Decision 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barry Bennett, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power
Administration, 905 N.E. 11th Street, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-4053
RIN: 1901-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
889. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 28 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
890. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 3158
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 770
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish procedures for indemnifying and
disposing of real property by sale or lease at the Department's defense
nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting economic development.
It would also establish procedures for reporting actions to Congress,
informing those acquiring the property of the availability of
indemnification for injury to people or property from releases or
threatened releases of hazardous materials, requesting indemnification,
and making claims for indemnification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/29/00 65 FR 10685
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, Realty Officer, ME-90, Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4548
Email: andrew.duran@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________
891. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1040
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the definition of ``program.''
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76459
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Final Action Effective 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Wyatt, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2256
Fax: 202 586-0888
Email: sharon.wyatt@hq.doe.gov
RIN: 1901-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________
892. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF REMEDIAL ACTION AT ACTIVE URANIUM AND
THORIUM PROCESSING SITES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2296a et seq
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 765
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would adopt several technical and administrative
amendments to the procedural
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regulations governing the reimbursement of remedial action costs at
active uranium and thorium processing sites. The original legislation
authorizing the program has been amended three times to increase the
amounts authorized for reimbursement, extend certain program dates, and
make other technical corrections. The amendments to 10 CFR part 765
will reflect the legislative amendments and make other technical
corrections that have been identified since the original rule was
issued.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team,
Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf
Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-7222
RIN: 1901-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
893. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM
MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 95-604, sec 104(d); PL 104-259, sec 4(a)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under section 104(d) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation
Control Act of 1978, the Department of Energy (DOE) is required to
issue appropriate rules and regulations concerning the annotation of
land records of designated inactive uranium mill sites and vicinity
properties included for remedial action under the Act. The annotation
is intended to ensure that future purchasers of remediated inactive
uranium mill sites and vicinity properties will be notified, prior to
such purchase, of the condition of the land.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/14/89 54 FR 29732
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: Public Law 104-259, signed into law on October
9, 1996, amended the annotation requirement to provide for States to
receive certification from the Secretary for ``a program which would
achieve the purposes'' of the annotation under section 104(d) of the
UMTRCA in regards to vicinity properties. Letters have been sent to the
affected States regarding the amendment language.
Agency Contact: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team,
Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf
Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-7222
RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
894. [bull] COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 11988; EO 11990
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1022
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the Department of Energy's
floodplain and wetland environmental review requirements to add
flexibility and remove unnecessary procedural burdens.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Katherine Nakata, Department of Energy, Office of NEPA
Policy and Compliance, EH-42, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0801
RIN: 1901-AA94
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Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
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895. GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATIONS ON WORKER REQUESTS
FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7384 et seq; 42 USC 2201 and 7101 et seq; 50
USC 2401 et seq
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish procedures to implement subtitle
D of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
of 2000 under which a DOE contractor employee or the employee's estate
can seek assistance from DOE in filing a claim with the appropriate
State workers' compensation system based on an illness or death caused
by exposure to a toxic substance during the course of employment at a
DOE facility.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/07/01 66 FR 46742
Final Action 08/14/02 67 FR 52841
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Kate Kimpan, Office of Worker Advocacy, EH-8,
Department of Energy, 100 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20585
Phone: 202 586-3997
RIN: 1901-AA90
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896. REVISION OF ACS-02 CONTROL AREA SERVICE RATE: GENERATION IMBALANCE
SERVICE RATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 96-501, sec 7; PL 102-486, sec 824k(i)(2)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: BPA's Transmission Business Line (TBL) announces its proposal
to revise the Generation Imbalance Service rate (rate) found in its
2002 Transmission and Ancillary Service Rate Schedules, Schedule ACS-
02. Generation Imbalance Service is taken when there is a difference
between scheduled and actual energy delivered from a generation
resource in the BPA Control Area during a schedule hour. The existing
Generation Imbalance Service rate was established in BPA's TR-02 2002
Transmission Rate Proceeding and subsequently was approved by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for use during the October
1, 2001 to September 30, 2003 rate period. The current rate charges the
higher of BPA's incremental cost for energy plus 10 percent or 100
mills/kWh for imbalances outside the Deviation Band when the actual
energy delivered from a resource in a schedule hour is less than the
energy scheduled for that hour.
The TBL believes that wind generation resources are not able to
accurately predict generation and respond to dispatch instructions
during the delivery hour, and that charging the 100 mill floor rate may
have deleterious effects on the development of wind generation
resources in the BPA Control Area. Therefore, TBL proposes to eliminate
the 100 mill/kWh floor rate when applying the rate to wind generation
resources. This will result in the Generation Imbalance Service rate
for wind generation resources being BPA's incremental cost for energy
plus 10 percent. All other aspects of the existing Generation Imbalance
Service rate are unchanged.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Proposed Record of Decision 04/17/02 67 FR 18871
Final Record of Decision 07/15/02 67 FR 18871
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Mary A. Dalton, Transmission Rates Manager, Department
of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 491, 5411 NE
Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone: 360 418-8270
Email: madalton@bpa.gov
RIN: 1901-AA92
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Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
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897. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7173
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action seeks comments on whether to issue a rule that
prescribes administrative requirements for financial assistance awards
tailored specifically to for-profit organizations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 23197
NPRM 03/00/03
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy,
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov
RIN: 1991-AB57
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898. ENERGY DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET FUEL EFFICIENCY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 947; 48 CFR 970.52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would implement sections 403 and 505 of Executive
Order 13101, Greening the Government through Federal Fleet and
Transportation Efficiency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov
RIN: 1991-AB59
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899. DEAR: PART 970 REWRITE CONTINUATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise part 970 and related parts of DEAR
to eliminate provisions that are unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicated
elsewhere in title 48.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/03
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Fishetti, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
RIN: 1991-AB60
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Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
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900. DEAR: RECYCLING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 42 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 970.52; 48 CFR 970.23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would implement E.O. 13101, Greening the
Government Through Recycling, Waste Prevention, and Federal
Acquisition. It would increase the procurement of products containing
recycled materials and reduce waste generation at DOE facilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/30/00 65 FR 71292
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov
RIN: 1991-AB47
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901. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend provisions that cover organizational
conflicts of interest and purchases from affiliated sources to protect
the Department in transactions involving a DOE M&O contractor and its
affiliates.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/13/99 64 FR 55453
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
RIN: 1991-AB52
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902. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/
CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would make the payment of fees to the
Department's major operating contractors conditional on meeting
safeguard and security requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/01/01 66 FR 8560
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8175
RIN: 1991-AB54
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Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
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903. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; PL 103-355, sec 2455
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1036
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Governmentwide rulemaking proposes changes to clarify
and simplify the debarment and suspension process and drug-free
workplace requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy,
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1140
RIN: 1991-AB56
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Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________
904. DEAR: PATENT RIGHTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 927; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would update the Department's regulations on
patent rights to reflect the current practices employed in its major
facility contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 11/15/00 65 FR 68932
Final Action 07/25/02 67 FR 48568
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
RIN: 1991-AB55
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Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
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905. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7211 et seq; PL 103-160, sec 3161; EO 12674
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The DOE regulation on conduct of employees needs to be
revised to reflect the issuance of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for
Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR 2635) and the repeal of
conflict-of-interest provisions formerly applicable to DOE employees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/05/96 61 FR 35085
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for
General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522
RIN: 1990-AA19
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906. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 2672; 42 USC 7101 et seq
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would provide for the indemnification of
employees or former employees of the Department of Energy who are
personally liable to pay damages for their official acts or omissions
as a result of an adverse judgment or settlement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for
General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522
RIN: 1990-AA26
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