[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua040407.wais] [Page 37410-37426] Department of Energy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part VII ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 37410]] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X 48 CFR Ch. 9 Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 April 30, 2004. 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. 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 June 2, 2004. Lee Liberman Otis, General Counsel. National Nuclear Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 752 Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR).................................... 1994-AA00 753 Computer Security: Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1994-AA01 Computer Systems...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 754 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home 1904-AA78 Furnaces.............................................................................. 755 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps...................................... 1904-AA86 756 Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................... 1904-AA87 757 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers.................... 1904-AB08 758 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat 1904-AB09 Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr........................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 759 Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings................. 1904-AA53 760 State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels................................. 1904-AA66 761 Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers................................ 1904-AA85 762 Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential 1904-AB13 Buildings............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 763 Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments... 1904-AA46 764 Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.......................................... 1904-AA95 765 Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces...................................... 1904-AA96 766 Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment............................. 1904-AA97 767 Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers........................................ 1904-AB02 768 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB17 Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; and Oil- and Gas- Fired Commercial Package Boilers...................................................... [[Page 37411]] 769 Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps............... 1904-AB46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 770 National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................... 1904-AA74 771 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................ 1904-AA89 772 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment............. 1904-AA90 773 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors.............................. 1904-AA91 774 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................... 1904-AA92 775 Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers, 1904-AB14 Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers)................. 776 Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans........ 1904-AB15 777 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB16 Standards for 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less Than 65 kBtu/h.............. 778 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB44 Standards for Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Air-Conditioners and Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Heat Pumps................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 779 Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government 1904-AA98 Fleets................................................................................ 780 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Clothes Washers 1904-AB43 781 Energy Conservation Standards for Small Duct, High Velocity Central Air Conditioning, 1904-AB45 and Heat Pump Systems................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 782 Polygraph Examination Regulations..................................................... 1992-AA33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 783 Physical Protection of Security Interests............................................. 1992-AA23 784 Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Security Violations........ 1992-AA28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 785 Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1992-AA27 Computer Systems...................................................................... 786 Human Reliability Program............................................................. 1992-AA29 787 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or 1992-AA31 Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A................................................... 788 Criteria and Procedures for Nonprejudicial Restriction of Access Authorization........ 1992-AA32 [[Page 37412]] 789 Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR).................................... 1992-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 790 Freedom of Information Act............................................................ 1901-AA32 791 Research Misconduct................................................................... 1901-AA89 792 Occupational Radiation Protection..................................................... 1901-AA95 793 Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting..................................... 1901-AB11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 794 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property....................................... 1901-AA82 795 Guidelines for Physician Panel Determination on Worker Requests for Assistance in 1901-AB13 Filing for State Worker's Compensation Benefits; Procedural Amendments................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 796 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................ 1901-AA38 797 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57 Remedial Action Project (UMTRA)....................................................... 798 Worker Safety and Health.............................................................. 1901-AA99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 799 Low Density Discount.................................................................. 1901-AB12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 800 DEAR: Make or Buy Plans............................................................... 1991-AB63 801 DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management, Work Authorization, Contractor's 1991-AB65 Organization, Contractor Relations, and Laws, Regulations, and Directives............. 802 Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................ 1991-AB67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37413]] Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 803 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................ 1991-AB52 804 Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for 1991-AB61 Personal Services..................................................................... 805 Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................ 1991-AB62 806 DEAR: Work for Others................................................................. 1991-AB64 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 807 Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional Payment 1991-AB54 of Fee................................................................................ 808 Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit 1991-AB57 Organizations......................................................................... 809 New and Revised DEAR Clauses.......................................................... 1991-AB60 810 Financial Assistance Regulations: Implementation of OMB Grants Management Policies.... 1991-AB66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 811 Conduct of Employees.................................................................. 1990-AA19 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 812 Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees............................. 1990-AA26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 752. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 50 USC 2402 CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2003. Abstract: This action would initiate the implementation of an acquisition regulation for National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: This action was included in the previous regulatory agenda under the RIN 1992-AA34. Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7535 RIN: 1994-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 753. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2001 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 50 USC 2483(c) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration computer systems. [[Page 37414]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: This action was included in the previous regualtory aggenda under RIN 1992-AA27. Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2515 RIN: 1994-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 754. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND MOBILE HOME FURNACES 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, 1994. Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake 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 furnaces, boilers, and mobile home furnaces. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/08/93 58 FR 47326 Framework Workshop 07/17/01 Venting Workshop 05/08/02 ANPRM 06/00/04 NPRM 07/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: This action is a high priority, and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA78 _______________________________________________________________________ 755. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 11/00/04 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. The Department is gathering information and conducting analysis in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 631(b). Agency Contact: Sam Johnson, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0854 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: sam.johnson@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 756. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 08/00/04 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, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA87 [[Page 37415]] _______________________________________________________________________ 757. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, (EPCA) establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for certain types of major residential appliances and certain types of commercial equipment. EPCA contains no energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. This rulemaking will determine whether it is appropriate to establish such standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 ANPRM 06/00/04 NPRM 07/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Office of Building Research and Standards, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8423 Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB08 _______________________________________________________________________ 758. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTUS/HR 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 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for certain types of major residential appliances and certain types of commercial equipment. EPCA requires DOE to amend the standards for products whenever ASHRAE amends its standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Screening Workshop 10/01/01 66 FR 43123 ANPRM 06/00/04 NPRM 07/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB09 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 759. 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 directs DOE to 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/02/97 62 FR 24164 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/97 Supplemental NPRM 12/00/04 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9209 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: stephen.walder@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA53 _______________________________________________________________________ 760. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/21/95 60 FR 15020 Withdraw NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 37416]] Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7028 RIN: 1904-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 761. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 NPRM 11/12/98 63 FR 63359 Supplemental NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 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: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA85 _______________________________________________________________________ 762. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH- RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 305(a)(1) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act, as amended, requires the Department to establish by rule building energy efficiency standards for all new Federal commercial and multi- family high-rise residential (over three stories in height above ground) buildings. In developing this rule, DOE is directed to consult with other Federal agencies as well as private, State, and other appropriate entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB13 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 763. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL 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 test procedure regulations to place them in a logical order and also will update the references. The revisions include an updated nomenclature compatible with the 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6768 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA46 _______________________________________________________________________ 764. 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 heating products, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such equipment. This action would [[Page 37417]] promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48852 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 765. 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 furnaces, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for commercial furnaces. This action will also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures for commercial furnaces, as revised by the American Society ofHeating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and will also include enforcement and other provisions for commercial products generally. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69597 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 766. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT 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 air conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48828 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA97 _______________________________________________________________________ 767. 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 boilers, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation these provisions. It would also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48838 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB02 _______________________________________________________________________ 768. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS; AND OIL- AND GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any [[Page 37418]] of the covered products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/ IESNA 90.1, unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a covered product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 03/00/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State 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: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Office of Building Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ 769. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291 to 6309; 28 USC 2461 note CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would replace the standards levels that were established by a final rule published by DOE on May 23, 2002, with the higher standard levels contained in a final rule published by DOE on January 22, 2001. On January 13, 2004, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that DOE's actions withdrawing the January 22, 2001, rule and promulgating a rule establishing lower standards were unlawful. In addition, this action would set standards for space constrained products at the levels set by the May 23, 2002 final rule. The January 22, 2001 final rule established the space constrained product class, but reserved standards pending further rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB46 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 770. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/25/95 60 FR 37949 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B Phone: 202 586-7086 Fax: 202 586-1233 Email: david.boomsma@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ 771. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 772. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING EQUIPMENT Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ 773. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8654 [[Page 37419]] Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 774. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8423 Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA92 _______________________________________________________________________ 775. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Coverage of Certain Commercial Equipment 12/00/05 Final Rule - Coverage of Certain Commercial Equipment To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB14 _______________________________________________________________________ 776. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS, TORCHIERES, AND CEILING FANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Coverage of Residential Products 12/00/05 Final Rule - Coverage of Residential Products To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB15 _______________________________________________________________________ 777. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMP LESS THAN 65 KBTU/H Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 11/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ 778. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL AIR- CONDITIONERS AND COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 11/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB44 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 779. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/29/04 69 FR 4219 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G Phone: 202 586-8063 Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ 780. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS: TEST PROCEDURES FOR CLOTHES WASHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 [[Page 37420]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/31/03 68 FR 62205 Direct Final Rule 10/31/03 68 FR 62198 Direct Final Rule Effective 01/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB43 _______________________________________________________________________ 781. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SMALL DUCT, HIGH VELOCITY CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn by Program Office 04/30/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 782. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7383h-1 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to promulgate new counterintelligence polygraph regulations consistent with section 3152 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886 Correction to NPRM 04/18/03 68 FR 19166 Revised NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Hinckley, Program Director, Department of Energy, Office of Counterintelligence, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5901 RIN: 1992-AA33 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 783. 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. An Interim Final Rule to clarify the role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies in annual training exercises will be published in advance of a more extensive revision of the rule. The major revision will address matters concerning physical training of Security Police Officers and Security Officers, to more clearly define Security Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II positions, and to revise physical fitness qualifications requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886 NPRM Correction 04/18/03 68 FR 19166 NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/03 Interim Final Rule 07/00/04 Revised NPRM 01/00/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Cronin, Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-6209 RIN: 1992-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ 784. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR SECURITY VIOLATIONS 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 Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 37421]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 785. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reassigned to RIN 1994-AA01 05/18/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch Phone: 202 586-2515 RIN: 1992-AA27 _______________________________________________________________________ 786. HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/23/04 69 FR 3213 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lynn Gebrowsky Phone: 301 903-6637 RIN: 1992-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ 787. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710 subpart A Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/29/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky Phone: 301 903-5010 RIN: 1992-AA31 _______________________________________________________________________ 788. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NONPREJUDICIAL RESTRICTION OF ACCESS AUTHORIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 3 CFR 1949 to 1953 Comp., p. 936; 3 CFR 1959 to 1963 Comp., p. 398; 3 CFR ch IV, sec 104(c) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/29/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary E. Gallion Phone: 301 903-6545 Email: mary.gallion@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 789. INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reassigned to RIN 1994-AA00 05/18/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh Phone: 202 586-7535 RIN: 1992-AA34 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 790. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended, permits any person to request access to agency records. The DOE has promulgated a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement the FOIA. The DOE will revise its FOIA regulation to reflect current procedures for processing requests for information that are submitted to the agency, to ensure compliance with the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, and to make the regulation more user friendly. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 01/00/05 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 [[Page 37422]] Phone: 202 586-5955 Email: abel.lopez@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 791. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for handling research misconduct allegations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 792. 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 12/00/04 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 S.W., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-5641 RIN: 1901-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 793. GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise the procedures and reporting requirements for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The revisions would enhance the measurement accuracy, reliability, and verifiability of reported data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/05/03 68 FR 68204 NPRM Comment Period End 02/17/04 Revised NPRM with Technical Guidelines 07/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0124 RIN: 1901-AB11 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 794. 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 02/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 795. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATION ON WORKER REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS; PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. 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 reduce from three to one the minimum number of physicians required for an [[Page 37423]] affirmative physician panel determination in most instances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/24/04 69 FR 13709 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/24/04 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Judy Keating, Department of Energy, Environment, Safety and Health, Office of Woker Advocacy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7551 RIN: 1901-AB13 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 796. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/93 58 FR 16268 Second NPRM 08/31/95 60 FR 45381 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo Phone: 202 586-4996 RIN: 1901-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ 797. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined 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: Federal, State Agency Contact: Christopher J. Clayton Phone: 202 586-9034 RIN: 1901-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 798. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 851 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/03 68 FR 68276 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/04 NPRM Suspension 02/27/04 69 FR 9277 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: C. Rick Jones Phone: 301 903-5926 RIN: 1901-AA99 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 799. LOW DENSITY DISCOUNT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn by Program Office 04/28/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kurt Casad Phone: 503 230-4024 RIN: 1901-AB12 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 800. DEAR: MAKE OR BUY PLANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 901; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The requirement for detailed Make or Buy Plans under all DOE management contracts is being eliminated. Make or buy analysis will be retained for major systems acquisitions. A new clause entitled Performance Improvement and Collaboration is being added. It provides for collaboration among DOE's management contractors and the Department to identify possible improvements in contract performance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 37424]] Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Irma Brown, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8455 Email: irma.brown@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB63 _______________________________________________________________________ 801. DEAR CHANGES TO PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, WORK AUTHORIZATION, CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION, CONTRACTOR RELATIONS, AND LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND DIRECTIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 907; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would delete 48 CFR part 970.5237-2, Facilities Management; add new clauses dealing with work authorization and government-contractor relations; and incorporate other revisions that would emphasize the contractor's responsibility for effective cost management in flowing down prime contract requirements to its subcontractors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8192 RIN: 1991-AB65 _______________________________________________________________________ 802. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] COOPERATIVE AUDIT STRATEGY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its acquisition regulation to more fully describe the audit procedures to be followed under its management and operating contracts. The revised procedures call for an annual audit plan and audit report as explained under the Accounts, Records and Inspection clause at 48 CFR 970.5232-3. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 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-AB67 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 803. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/13/99 64 FR 55453 Final Action 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 804. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION: MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.22; 48 CFR 970.31; 48 CFR 970.52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the policy and procedures regarding compensation for personal services under contracts for management of Department of Energy facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/00/04 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-AB61 _______________________________________________________________________ 805. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 [[Page 37425]] CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would make technical amendments and corrections to various parts of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5936 Email: stephen.zvolensky@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB62 _______________________________________________________________________ 806. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.1707; 48 CFR 970.5217--1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) to provide policies and procedures regarding work for non-DOE entities performed by DOE contractors who manage and operate DOE owned or leased facilities. These procedures are being relocated from the DOE Directives to the DEAR as part of a larger effort to decrease overly prescriptive guidance. The contractor requirements previously found in DOE order 481.1B are being relocated to the DEAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: A. Scott Geary, Program Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-3299 RIN: 1991-AB64 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 807. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/ CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/10/03 68 FR 68771 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi Phone: 202 586-8175 RIN: 1991-AB54 _______________________________________________________________________ 808. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/21/03 68 FR 50646 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Trudy Wood Phone: 202 586-5625 Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB57 _______________________________________________________________________ 809. NEW AND REVISED DEAR CLAUSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Duplicate of 1991-AB65 04/28/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti Phone: 202 586-8192 RIN: 1991-AB60 _______________________________________________________________________ 810. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS: IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GRANTS MANAGEMENT POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/20/04 69 FR 7865 Final Action Effective 03/22/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Trudy Wood Phone: 202 586-5625 Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB66 [[Page 37426]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 811. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/05/96 61 FR 35085 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Susan Beard, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 812. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Beard Phone: 202 586-1522 RIN: 1990-AA26 [FR Doc. 04-13256 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-S