[April 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 82)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua070407.wais] [Page 22474-22488] Department of Energy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part VII ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 22474]] 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 to 612. 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: Diana L. Dean, Room 6E-078, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-7440. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the status of activities as of approximately April 30, 2007. 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 March 20, 2007. David R. Hill, General Counsel. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 724 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector and General 1904-AA92 Service Lamps......................................................................... 725 Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and 1904-AB49 Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers........... 726 Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending 1904-AB58 Machines.............................................................................. 727 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment.................... 1904-AB59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 728 Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Commercial Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; 1904-AB44 Commercial Oil and Gas Fired Package Boilers; and Tankless Gas Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters......................................................................... 729 Test Procedure Waiver Requirements for Manufacturers of Consumer Products and Certain 1904-AB65 Industrial Equipment, and Additional Prohibited Acts.................................. 730 Federal Procurement of Energy Efficient Products...................................... 1904-AB68 731 Private and Local Government Fleet Determination...................................... 1904-AB69 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 732 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers...................... 1904-AA78 733 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers.................... 1904-AB08 734 Energy Standards for New Federal Buildings............................................ 1904-AB13 735 Rulemaking To Adopt a Definition of Household......................................... 1904-AB52 736 Test Procedures for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps....................... 1904-AB55 737 Efficiency Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Commercial 1904-AB64 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water Heating Equipment................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 738 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps...................................... 1904-AA86 739 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Room Air Conditioners.............. 1904-AA89 [[Page 22475]] 740 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment and Water 1904-AA90 Heaters............................................................................... 741 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors.............................. 1904-AA91 742 Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Air 1904-AB47 Conditioning Heat Pumps............................................................... 743 Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts........................... 1904-AB50 744 Determination and Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power 1904-AB57 Supplies.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 745 Rulemaking To Codify Test Procedures Prescribed in EPACT 2005 Into the Code of Federal 1904-AB53 Regulations........................................................................... 746 Energy Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits................................ 1904-AB61 747 Compliance Waivers for the Alternative Fuel Transportation Program.................... 1904-AB66 748 Alternative Fuel Transportation Program Replacement Fuel Goal Modification............ 1904-AB67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 749 Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information.......... 1992-AA35 750 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or 1992-AA36 Special Nuclear Material.............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 751 Freedom of Information Act............................................................ 1901-AA32 752 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................ 1901-AA38 753 Loan Guarantees for Projects That Employ Innovative Technologies...................... 1901-AB21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 754 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property....................................... 1901-AA82 755 Research Misconduct................................................................... 1901-AA89 756 Occupational Radiation Protection..................................................... 1901-AA95 757 Technical Guidelines IBR Update for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program........ 1901-AB23 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 758 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57 Remedial Action Project (UMTRA)....................................................... 759 Coordination of Federal Authorization of Electric Transmission........................ 1901-AB18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22476]] Departmental and Others--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 760 Occupational Radiation Protection..................................................... 1901-AB20 761 Technical Amendments.................................................................. 1901-AB22 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 762 Priorities and Allocations--Domestic Energy Supplies.................................. 1991-AB69 763 Security Considerations--Background Checks............................................ 1991-AB71 764 Rescission of Obsolete Property Management Regulations................................ 1991-AB73 765 DEAR--Price Anderson Amendments....................................................... 1991-AB75 766 DEAR--National Nuclear Security Administration Supplement............................. 1991-AB76 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 767 Technical Amendment to the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................ 1991-AB62 768 DEAR Changes To Delete Provisions for Facilities Management and Add Work Authorization 1991-AB65 Clause................................................................................ 769 Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................ 1991-AB67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 770 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................ 1991-AB52 771 Revisions to Intellectual Property Provisions for Management Contracts................ 1991-AB70 772 Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension--Common Rule.................................. 1991-AB74 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 773 Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities........................................... 1990-AA30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 724. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR AND GENERAL SERVICE 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(i)(1)(A) and (B)(3)-(5) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1998, Determination Notice. Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for many 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 standards for fluorescent and incandescent lamps. The Department is also directed to consider whether [[Page 22477]] standards should be amended so that they would be applicable to additional general service fluorescent and general service incandescent lamps. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/00/07 NPRM 10/00/08 Final Action 06/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA92 _______________________________________________________________________ 725. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AND GAS RANGES AND OVENS AND MICROWAVE OVENS, DISHWASHERS, DEHUMIDIFIERS, AND COMMERCIAL CLOTHES WASHERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(g) to (h)(cc); 42 USC 6313(e) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997. Abstract: The Department is committed to becoming current on all energy standards rulemakings, including the current standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), established initial energy efficiency standards for commercial clothes washers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 08/00/07 NPRM 07/00/08 Final Action 03/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: Merged dishwashers from RIN 1904-AA89 and added residential dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers. Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, 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 Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA89 RIN: 1904-AB49 _______________________________________________________________________ 726. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATED BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: PL 109-58 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires that DOE establish an energy conservation standard for refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 02/00/08 NPRM 12/00/08 Final Action 08/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles Llenza, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2192 Email: charles.llenza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB58 _______________________________________________________________________ 727. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(c) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 2009. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) require that DOE establish standards for ice cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers without doors; and remote-condensing commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator- freezers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/00/07 NPRM 05/00/08 Final Action 01/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles Llenza, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2192 Email: charles.llenza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB59 [[Page 22478]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 728. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS; COMMERCIAL OIL AND GAS FIRED PACKAGE BOILERS; AND TANKLESS GAS FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(a)(6)(A) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act provides that if the energy efficiency levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 for certain commercial and industrial equipment are amended after specified dates, the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new minimum level in Standard 90.1, unless the Secretary of Energy 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. This rulemaking was begun to consider whether DOE should adopt amended ASHRAE/IESNA efficiency levels for commercial 3-phase air conditioners and heat pumps less than 65,000 BTU; commercial packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps; large commercial packaged boilers and gas- fired instantaneous water heaters, small commercial packaged boilers, single-package vertical air conditioners and single-package vertical heat pumps less than 65,000 BTU/h, and single-package vertical air conditioners and single-package vertical heat pumps greater than or equal to 65,000 BTU/h and less than 240,000 BTU/h. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Availabilitiy 03/13/06 71 FR 12634 Comment Period End 04/27/06 Final Rule (except PTAC/PTHP) 03/07/07 72 FR 10038 NPRM (PTAC/PTHP) 01/00/08 Final Action 09/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB16, Merged with 1904-AB17 RIN: 1904-AB44 _______________________________________________________________________ 729. TEST PROCEDURE WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, AND ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED ACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293; 42 USC 6296; 42 USC 6298 to 6299; 42 USC 6302 to 6303; 42 USC 6314; 42 USC 6316 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Since DOE codified test procedures for consumer products and certain industrial products, some products have been introduced that the test procedures do not clearly address. Currently, manufacturers can petition DOE for a waiver when the manufacturer believes the test procedure does not evaluate the product in a manner that reflects the product's true energy consumption. However, manufacturers cannot request an interpretation of the test procedure, or be required to petition for a waiver, if the test procedure underestimates the product's true energy consumption. This rulemaking would provide such procedures. DOE is also considering amendments that would prevent circumvention of test procedures that may result from product design features. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/07 Final Action 05/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB65 _______________________________________________________________________ 730. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 8259b CFR Citation: 10 CFR 436 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 8, 2007. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended part 3 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act by adding section 553 which requires each Federal agency to procure Energy Star or FEMP designated products in all procurements involving energy consuming products and systems. In addition, all inventories and listings of products by GSA and DLA must identify and prominently display Energy Star and FEMP designated products. GSA and DLA are also required to supply only Energy Star and FEMP designated products in all covered product categories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2L, Office of Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), 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-AB68 _______________________________________________________________________ 731. [bull] PRIVATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEET DETERMINATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined [[Page 22479]] Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 6, 2007. Final, Judicial, March 6, 2008. Abstract: The Department must determine if a Private and Local Government Fleet Mandate is necessary to achieve the Replacement Fuel Goal. If the Private and Local Fleet Mandate is determined to be necessary, then the Government must issue regulations implementing an alternative vehicle acquisition program for private and local government fleets. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/07 Final Action 03/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Freedomcar and Vehicle Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8063 Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB69 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 732. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(f) 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 residential furnaces and boilers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/08/93 58 FR 47326 ANPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 45419 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/10/04 NPRM 10/06/06 71 FR 59204 NPRM Comment Period End 01/15/07 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Mohammed Khan 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.khan@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA78 _______________________________________________________________________ 733. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(a)(2) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1996. Abstract: Prior to enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005), the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, (EPCA) did not establish energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers. EPCA directed DOE to determine whether standards for electric distribution transformers were warranted. However, as a result of amendments adopted in EPACT 2005, Public Law No. 109-58, section 135(c)(4), EPCA now contains standards for low voltage dry-type electric distribution transformers, but not other types of distribution transformers. This rulemaking will determine whether it is appropriate to establish standards for these other types of electric distribution transformers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 ANPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 45375 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/09/04 NPRM 08/04/06 71 FR 44356 NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4563 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: antonio.bouza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB08 _______________________________________________________________________ 734. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL BUILDINGS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834; PL 109-58, sec 109 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434; 10 CFR 435 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006. 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 Energy Policy Act of 2005 directs DOE to establish amended standards that, if life-cycle cost-effective, would be at least 30 percent better than the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 and IECC 2004 levels. [[Page 22480]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/04/06 71 FR 70275 Interim Final Rule Effective 01/02/07 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/02/07 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2L, Office of Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), 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 Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA53 RIN: 1904-AB13 _______________________________________________________________________ 735. RULEMAKING TO ADOPT A DEFINITION OF HOUSEHOLD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6292(b)(2)(C) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: To implement the Secretary's authority to designate additional covered products, the Department must define the term ``household'' and set procedures under which products would be added. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/04/06 71 FR 26275 NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/06 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: The Secretary may consider other products for coverage at any time in the future. Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB52 _______________________________________________________________________ 736. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: With this rulemaking, the Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its test procedure for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. The rulemaking implements test procedure changes in such areas as small-duct, high-velocity systems, multiple-split systems, two-capacity units, and the referencing of current ASHRAE standards. The amendments also clarify issues associated with sampling and rating both tested and untested systems. DOE believes that the amendments will not cause products to fail to meet the energy standards in effect either before or after January 23, 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/06 71 FR 41320 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/06 NPRM Correction 10/10/06 71 FR 59410 NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 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-AB55 _______________________________________________________________________ 737. EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT 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); 42 USC 6316(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is to adopt requirements for manufacturers to assure their compliance with energy conservation requirements specifically mandated under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA), for commercial warm air furnaces and covered commercial heating, air conditioning, and water heating equipment, including furnaces. These requirements include the use of testing and calculation methods for manufacturers to rate the efficiency of their equipment, the role of voluntary independent certification programs in assuring the accuracy of the ratings, and the testing regimen and criteria that DOE would use in enforcement proceedings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69598 NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/00 Supplemental NPRM 04/28/06 71 FR 25103 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/06 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: Certification, compliance and enforcement requirements are included in RIN 1904-AB53. Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 [[Page 22481]] Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov Related RIN: Related to 1904-AB53 RIN: 1904-AB64 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 738. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 06/00/10 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-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 739. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/00/09 NPRM 10/00/10 Final Action 06/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-0371 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB51 RIN: 1904-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 740. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/00/08 NPRM 07/00/09 Final Action 04/00/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Mohammed Khan Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.khan@ee.doe.gov Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB48 RIN: 1904-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ 741. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/00/09 NPRM 10/00/10 Final Action 06/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-4563 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: antonio.bouza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 742. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/00/09 NPRM 10/00/10 Final Action 06/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB47 _______________________________________________________________________ 743. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/00/09 NPRM 10/00/10 Final Action 06/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB50 _______________________________________________________________________ 744. DETERMINATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS AND EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 08/00/08 [[Page 22482]] ANPRM 02/00/10 NPRM 12/00/10 Final Action 08/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Victor Petrolati, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-4549 Email: victor.petrolati@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB57 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 745. RULEMAKING TO CODIFY TEST PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED IN EPACT 2005 INTO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Supplemental NPRM 10/03/06 71 FR 58308 Final Action 12/08/06 71 FR 71340 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB60 RIN: 1904-AB53 _______________________________________________________________________ 746. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FAN LIGHT KITS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/11/07 72 FR 1270 Standards Effective Date (for products manufactured after 01/ 01/2009) 01/01/09 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-AB61 _______________________________________________________________________ 747. COMPLIANCE WAIVERS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/20/07 72 FR 12958 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Linda Bluestein Phone: 202 586-6116 Email: linda.bluestein@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB66 _______________________________________________________________________ 748. ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM REPLACEMENT FUEL GOAL MODIFICATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/15/07 72 FR 12041 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-34 Phone: 202 586-8063 Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB67 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 749. IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED NUCLEAR INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2168 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1017 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Revises 10 CFR part 1017, clarifying and streamlining requirements to reflect organizational changes, and abolishing the ``May Contain UCNI'' marking. Adds the name of the Reviewing Official and guidance for using the UCNI marking, and updating physical protection requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Emily Anne Puhl, Security Specialist, Department of Energy, Office of Classification, HS-91, Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290 Phone: 301 903-9048 Fax: 301 903-1230 Email: emily.puhl@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA35 _______________________________________________________________________ 750. [bull] CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; EO 12968 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 22483]] Abstract: This rulemaking will revise 10 CFR 710 to adopt the ``concerns'' from the Adjudicative Guidelines published pursuant to E.O. 12968 as the DOE criteria for adjudicating adverse information concerning an access authorization applicant or holder (10 CFR 719.8). The criteria will be numbered to correlate with the Adjudicative Guidelines. Other revisions will streamline requirements, tighten time limits, and clarify provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Loren Evenson, Security Specialist, Department of Energy, HS-71, Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290 Phone: 301 903-4803 Email: loren.evenson@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA36 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 751. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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. DOE has promulgated a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement the FOIA. 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 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 752. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, safety, and the environment from the nuclear and chemical hazards posed by these DOE activities. Major elements of the proposal include a dose limitation system for protection of the public; requirements for application optimization (As Low As is Reasonably Achievable, ALARA) process; requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/93 58 FR 16268 Second NPRM 08/31/95 60 FR 45381 Second NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/95 Integrate New EPA Guidance 10/00/07 Final Action 10/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering revising the Federal Guidance for Radiation Protection of the Public. This Presidential-level guidance would refine the radiation protection and dose limitation framework for the public, and may include numerical Radiation Protection Goals (i.e., dose limits). Because it is DOE's preference to be consistent with Federal radiation protection policy, the Department is adjusting the schedule for part 834 in anticipation of revised Federal Guidance and will issue the rule following EPA action on the guidance. This will allow DOE to be consistent with the most current Presidential-level guidance upon its release. Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo III, Deputy Director, Office of Nuclear Safety and Environment, Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Safety and Environment, HS-20, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4996 RIN: 1901-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ 753. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR PROJECTS THAT EMPLOY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 16511; 42 USC 16514 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 15, 2007. Abstract: Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorizes the Secretary of Energy, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to make loan guarantees for projects that ``avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants or anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases; and employ new or significantly improved technologies as compared to commercial technologies in service in the United States at the time the guarantee is issued.'' This rulemaking will establish policies and procedures applicable to the title XVII program. [[Page 22484]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Warren Belmar, Deputy General Counsel for Energy Policy, Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-6758 Email: warren.belmar@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AB21 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 754. 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 establishes 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 also establishes 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. All comments received on the interim final rule have been reviewed and will be considered in the final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/29/00 65 FR 10685 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/14/00 Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John C. Watson, Senior Realty Officer, MA-50, Department of Energy, Office of Management, Room 4B-122, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0072 Fax: 202 586-4500 Email: john.watson@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 755. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7454; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 42 USC 2282a to c; 41 USC 418b; 31 USC 6301 to 6308 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600; 10 CFR 733; 48 CFR 935; 48 CFR 952 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for handling research misconduct allegations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule and Opprotunity for Comment 06/28/05 70 FR 37010 Interim Final Rule Effective 07/28/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/29/05 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Christine Chalk, Division of Planning and Analysis, SC- 5, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7203 Email: christine.chalk@science.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 756. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191; 42 USC 2282(a); 28 USC 2461 note; 50 USC 2410 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835; 10 CFR 820 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend 10 CFR part 820, Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities, to take into account the establishment of the National Nuclear Security Administration. This action would also amend 10 CFR part 835, Occupation Radiation Protection, 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 08/10/06 71 FR 45996 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell, Department of Energy, HS-11/ Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-5641 Email: peter.o'connel@eh.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 757. [bull] TECHNICAL GUIDELINES IBR UPDATE FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking corrects and updates Technical Guidelines used for reporting under the DOE Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program, which are incorporated by reference in the Department's General Guidelines at 10 CFR part 300. [[Page 22485]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/31/07 72 FR 4411 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/20/07 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, PI-40, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0124 Email: mark.friedrichs@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AB23 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 758. 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 Email: christopher.clayton@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 759. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: David Meyer Phone: 202 586-3118 Fax: 202 586-5391 Email: david.meyer@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AB18 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 760. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/26/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell Phone: 301 903-5641 Email: peter.o'connell@eh.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AB20 _______________________________________________________________________ 761. [bull] TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201 et seq CFR Citation: 10 CFR 602; 10 CFR 820; 10 CFR 835; 10 CFR 850; 10 CFR 851; 10 CFR 1004; 10 CFR 1021 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Energy has merged the Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance and the Office of Environment, Safety, and Health and established a new Office of Health, Safety, and Security. This final rule removes obsolete office and position titles from the Code of Federal Regulations and adds new titles for the responsible agency offices and positions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/28/06 71 FR 68727 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Steve Duarte, GC-71, Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2951 Email: steve.duarte@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AB22 [[Page 22486]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 762. PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS--DOMESTIC ENERGY SUPPLIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 41 USC 418b; 50 USC app 2071(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 911.602; 10 CFR 216 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would update the Department of Energy regulations and clauses exercising statutory authorities to allocate the supplies of materials, equipment, services, and facilities and establish priorities for the acceptance and performance of contracts and orders to (1) promote the national defense and (2) maximize domestic energy supplies as authorized by the Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 2061 et seq.); the Department of Commerce Defense Priorities and Allocations System Program (15 CFR 700); and Executive Order 12919, National Defense Resource Preparedness. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Direct Final Rule 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lisa Jones, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1470 Email: lisa.jones@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB69 _______________________________________________________________________ 763. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS--BACKGROUND CHECKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 41 USC 418b CFR Citation: 48 CFR 904.4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation security clause to include the Department's requirement that employers do background checks before employment of persons who will require access authorizations to perform contract duties and that they and their employees agree to the use of mediation services as may be required to ensure continuity of operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 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 Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1339 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB71 _______________________________________________________________________ 764. RESCISSION OF OBSOLETE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 109 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would rescind obsolete DOE property management provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry G. Hanely, Director, Personal Property Policy Office, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1563 Email: jerry.hanley@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB73 _______________________________________________________________________ 765. DEAR--PRICE ANDERSON AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2210 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 950.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: To implement the Price Anderson Amendments Act of 2005 provisions on nuclear indemnification. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1614 Email: kevin.m.smith@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB75 _______________________________________________________________________ 766. DEAR--NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 50 USC 2402 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 911; 48 CFR 912; 48 CFR 919; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) are proposing to issue regulations that implement and supplement the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) in areas where further guidance is necessary or to provide guidance unique to NNSA requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Law NE-63, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4321 Email: stephen.law@nnsa.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB76 [[Page 22487]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 767. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 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 Regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1307 Email: stephen.zvolensky@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB62 _______________________________________________________________________ 768. DEAR CHANGES TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND ADD WORK AUTHORIZATION CLAUSE 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, and add a new clause dealing with work authorization. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/29/05 70 FR 43832 NPRM Comment Period End 08/29/05 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sandra Cover, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1334 RIN: 1991-AB65 _______________________________________________________________________ 769. 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 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 05/08/06 71 FR 26723 NPRM Comment Period End 07/07/06 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Helen Oxberger, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 287-1332 RIN: 1991-AB67 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 770. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/20/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith Phone: 202 287-1614 Email: kevin.m.smith@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB52 _______________________________________________________________________ 771. REVISIONS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS FOR MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.27; 48 CFR 970.5227 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/20/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith Phone: 202 287-1614 Email: kevin.m.smith@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB70 _______________________________________________________________________ 772. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION--COMMON RULE Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 2 CFR 900; 10 CFR 600 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/05/06 71 FR 70457 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 22488]] Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee Phone: 202 586-1140 RIN: 1991-AB74 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 773. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 610 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 820.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends provisions on civil penalties with respect to certain DOE contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to conform with statutory changes. Section 610 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 removed exemptions from civil penalties for certain named nonprofit educational institutions. It also established a cap on the total amount of fees a not-for-profit contractor, subcontractor, or supplier could be required to pay in any year. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: C. Russell H. Shearer, Deputy Chief for Enforcement and Technical Matters, Department of Energy, Office of Health, Safety, and Sercurity, HS-1, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4693 Email: russell.shearer@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1990-AA30 [FR Doc. 07-01641 Filed 04-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-S