[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 247 (Friday, December 23, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-29860]
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Vol. 81
Friday,
No. 247
December 23, 2016
Part VII
Department of Energy
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Federal Register / Vol. 81 , No. 247 / Friday, December 23, 2016 /
Unified Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X
48 CFR Ch. 9
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making
available its portion of the semiannual Unified Agenda of Federal
Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), including its Regulatory
Plan (Plan), pursuant to Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning
and Review,'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agenda is a government-wide compilation
of upcoming and ongoing regulatory activity, including a brief
description of each rulemaking and a timetable for action. The Agenda
also includes a list of regulatory actions completed since publication
of the last Agenda. The Department of Energy's portion of the Agenda
includes regulatory actions called for by statute, including amendments
contained in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the
American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, and
programmatic needs of DOE offices.
The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Agenda and
providing users the ability to obtain information from the Agenda
database. DOE's entire Fall 2016 Agenda can be accessed online by going
to www.reginfo.gov. Agenda entries reflect the status of activities as
of approximately November 30, 2016.
Publication in the Federal Register is mandated by the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) only for Agenda entries that require
either a regulatory flexibility analysis or periodic review under
section 610 of that Act. DOE's regulatory flexibility agenda is made up
of seven rulemakings that will set energy conservation standards for
the following products:
Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers (1904-AD59)
Residential Non-Weatherized Gas Furnaces and Mobile Home Gas
Furnaces (1904-AD20)
Commercial Water Heaters (1904-AD34)
Commercial Packaged Boilers (1904-AD01)
General Service Fluorescent Lamps (1904-AD09)
Dedicated Purpose Pool Pumps (1904-AD52)
Manufactured Housing (1904-AC11)
The Plan appears in both the online Agenda and the Federal Register
and includes the most important of DOE's significant regulatory actions
and a Statement of Regulatory and Deregulatory Priorities.
Steven P. Croley,
General Counsel.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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245....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD09
Standards for General
Service Lamps (Reg Plan
Seq No. 26).
246....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD20
Standards for Residential
Non-Weatherized Gas
Furnaces and Mobile Home
Gas Furnaces (Reg Plan
Seq No. 27).
247....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD59
Standards for Walk-In
Coolers and Walk-In
Freezers (Reg Plan Seq
No. 28).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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248....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD01
Standards for Commercial
Packaged Boilers (Reg
Plan Seq No. 30).
249....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD28
Standards for Ceiling
Fans.
250....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD34
Standards for Commercial
Water Heating Equipment
(Reg Plan Seq No. 31).
251....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD72
Program: Test Procedures
for Walk-In Cooler and
Freezer Refrigeration
Systems.
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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252....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD35
Standards for Hearth
Products.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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253....................... Enforcement of Regional 1904-AC68
Standards for Residential
Furnaces and Central Air
Conditioners and Heat
Pumps.
254....................... Energy Efficiency 1904-AC81
Standards for Residential
Dehumidifiers.
255....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AC95
Standards for Small,
Large, and Very Large
Commercial Package Air
Conditioning and Heating
Equipment.
256....................... Energy Conservation 1904-AD11
Standards for Commercial
Warm Air Furnaces.
257....................... Test Procedure for 1904-AD18
Commercial Water Heating
Equipment.
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Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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258....................... Workplace Substance Abuse 1992-AA53
Programs at DOE Sites.
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Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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259....................... Chronic Beryllium Disease 1992-AA39
Prevention Program.
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Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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260....................... Energy Conservation 1990-AA44
Program: Certification
and Enforcement--Import
Data Collection.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
Proposed Rule Stage
245. Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 26 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AD09
246. Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Non-Weatherized Gas
Furnaces and Mobile Home Gas Furnaces
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 27 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AD20
247. Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In
Freezers
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 28 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AD59
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
Final Rule Stage
248. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 30 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AD01
249. Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff); 42 U.S.C. 6291 (49)
Abstract: EPCA authorizes the Secretary to determine whether
updating the statutory energy conservation standards for ceiling fans
is technically feasible and economically justified and would result in
significant energy savings. If these criteria are met, the Secretary
may issue amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/13/16 81 FR 1688
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/14/16 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 03/15/16 81 FR 13763
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 04/14/16 .......................
Final Action........................ 11/00/16 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202
287-1604, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1904-AD28
250. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating
Equipment
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 31 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1904-AD34
251. Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Walk-In
Cooler and Freezer Refrigeration Systems
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.
Abstract: DOE established a Working Group to negotiate amended
energy conservation standards for six classes of walk-in cooler and
freezer (walk-in) refrigeration systems. After holding a series of
meetings as part of a negotiated rulemaking, the Working Group
developed a Term Sheet containing a series of recommendations regarding
potential energy conservation standards for these refrigeration systems
and the current test procedure for evaluating the energy efficiency of
a walk-in refrigeration system. This rulemaking proposes several test
procedure amendments to implement these recommendations. These proposed
amendments include certain changes to improve test procedure clarity,
updating related certification and enforcement provisions to address
the performance-based energy conservation standards for walk-in cooler
and freezer equipment, and establishing labeling requirements that will
aid manufacturers in determining which components would be considered
for compliance purposes as intended for walk-in cooler and freezer
applications. The proposal would also add certain equipment-specific
definitions, remove the test method for refrigeration systems with hot
gas defrost, and include a method to accommodate refrigeration
equipment that use adaptive defrost and on-cycle variable-speed
evaporator fan control.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/17/16 81 FR 54926
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/17/16 .......................
Final Action........................ 12/00/16 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, General Engineer, EE-5B,
Department of
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Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AD72
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
Long-Term Actions
252. Energy Conservation Standards for Hearth Products
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(20) and (b); 42 U.S.C.
6295(l)(1)
Abstract: DOE is conducting a rulemaking to analyze potential
energy conservation standards for hearth products. DOE is developing
this rulemaking concurrent with its coverage determination for these
products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM and Notice of Public Meeting... 02/09/15 80 FR 7082
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/10/15 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 04/13/15 80 FR 19569
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 05/11/15 .......................
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Final Action........................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AD35
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
Completed Actions
253. Enforcement of Regional Standards for Residential Furnaces and
Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(6)(G)(ii)(l)
Abstract: DOE has developed three separate possible approaches to
enforcement of regional standards for residential furnaces and
residential central air conditioners and heat pumps set forth by direct
final rule published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2011. 76 FR
37549. Adoption of these regional standards was addressed on October
31, 2011. (76 FR 67037) DOE intends to select one of these three
approaches, or a combination of elements in these approaches, as a
framework for an enforcement plan for regional standards. DOE is also
considering a possible waiver process for regional standards
applicability. DOE is required to promulgate an enforcement final rule
covering the enforcement of regional standards ``[n]ot later than 15
months after the date of the issuance of a final rule that establishes
a regional standard'' (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(6)(G)(ii)(III)). In a notice
published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2014, 79 FR 33870, DOE
announced that it was forming a working group under the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) to develop
proposed energy efficiency requirements for regional standards
enforcement. On November 19, 2015, DOE published a notice of proposed
rulemaking that included the recommendations of the working group (80
FR 72373). On July 14, 2016, DOE published a final rule. (81 FR 45387)
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action........................ 07/14/16 81 FR 45387
Final Action Effective.............. 08/15/16 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AC68
254. Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Dehumidifiers
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m) and (cc)
Abstract: EPCA requires the Secretary to determine whether updating
the statutory energy conservation standards for residential
dehumidifiers is technically feasible and economically justified and
would result in significant energy savings. If these criteria are met,
the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 06/13/16 81 FR 38338
Final Rule Effective................ 08/12/16 .......................
Final Rule; Technical Correction.... 08/22/16 81 FR 56471
Final Rule; Technical Correction 08/22/16 .......................
Effective.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AC81
255. Energy Conservation Standards for Small, Large, and Very Large
Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(c)(i) and (vi); 42 U.S.C.
6316; 42 U.S.C. 6295(p)(4)
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as
amended, requires DOE to periodically review its standards for small,
large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heating
equipment (which includes commercial unitary air conditioners and heat
pumps--or CUACs). Under amendments to EPCA made by the American Energy
Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-210 (Dec.
18, 2012), DOE must review its standards for this equipment every six
years and determine whether they need amending. It also requires that,
for those equipment types for which more than six years have elapsed
since the most recent final rules establishing or amending a standard
for that equipment, DOE must publish either a notice of determination
not to amend standards or a proposal to amend the applicable standard
by December 31, 2013. More than six years has elapsed since the
standards for this equipment were last amended. On April 1, 2015, DOE
published a notice announcing that a working group, under the Appliance
Standards Federal Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ASRAC), was created to
potentially develop negotiated standards (80 FR 17363). DOE is
conducting this rulemaking to consider amended energy conservation
standards for commercial unitary air conditioners and heat pumps as
required by EPCA, as amended.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule and Accompanying 05/04/16 .......................
SNPRM Comment Period End.
Direct Final Rule Effective......... 05/16/16 .......................
Confirmation of Effective Date and 05/24/16 81 FR 32628
Compliance Dates for Direct Final
Rule.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AC95
256. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)(i) and (vi); 42 U.S.C.
6316; 42 U.S.C. 6295(p)(4); 42 U.S.C. 6311 (11)(A)
Abstract: EPCA, as amended by the American Energy Manufacturing
Technical Corrections Act (AEMTCA) of 2012, Pub. L. 112-210 (Dec. 18,
2012), requires the Secretary to review its standards for this
equipment every six years and to determine whether updating the
statutory energy conservation standards for commercial warm air
furnaces is technically feasible and economically justified and would
save a significant amount of energy. It also requires that, for those
equipment types for which more than six years have elapsed since the
most recent final rules establishing or amending a standard for that
equipment, DOE must publish either a notice of determination not to
amend standards or a proposal to amend the applicable standards by
December 31, 2013. More than six years have elapsed since the standards
for this equipment were last amended. On April 1, 2015, DOE published a
notice announcing the creation of a working group under the Appliance
Standards Federal Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ASRAC) to potentially
develop negotiated standards (80 FR 17363). DOE is conducting this
rulemaking to consider amended energy conservation standards for
commercial warm air furnaces as required by EPCA, as amended.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule and Accompanying 05/04/16 .......................
SNPRM Comment Period End.
Direct Final Rule Effective......... 05/16/16 .......................
Confirmation of Effective Date and 05/24/16 81 FR 32628
Compliance Date for Direct Final
Rule.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AD11
257. Test Procedure for Commercial Water Heating Equipment
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(1)(A); 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(B)
Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EISA 2007 and AEMTCA, requires the
Secretary to update test procedures for commercial water heating
equipment to be consistent with the amended industry test procedure so
as to reflect any technological advances in this equipment and
accurately represent the energy consumption of this equipment. The
statute also requires DOE to consider any necessary amendments to its
test procedures at least once every seven years. This rulemaking will
satisfy both statutory provisions.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/09/16 81 FR 28588
Final Rule.......................... 11/10/16 81 FR 79261
Final Action Effective.............. 12/12/16 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1904-AD18
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
Proposed Rule Stage
258. Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites
Legal Authority: 41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.; 41 U.S.C. 2012, 2013, 2051,
2061, 2165, 2201b, 2201i, and 2201(p); 42 U.S.C 5814 and 5815; 42
U.S.C. 7151, 7251, and 7256; 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.
Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its regulation
related to workplace substance abuse programs at DOE sites. The
proposed amendments would address drug and alcohol abuse, testing
workers in certain sensitive positions, development and approval of a
workplace substance abuse program, employee assistance programs and
training. The proposed amendments would improve and strengthen the
substance abuse programs and enhance consistency with advances in
similar rules and other Federal drug and alcohol programs that place
similar requirements on the private sector.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/16 .......................
Final Action........................ 12/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jacqueline D. Rogers, Industrial Hygienist, AU-11,
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20585, Phone: 202 586-4714, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1992-AA53
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
Final Rule Stage
259. Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201(i)(3), and (p); 42 U.S.C. 2282(c);
29 U.S.C. 668; 42 U.S.C. 7107 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.; E.O.
12196
Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its current chronic
beryllium disease prevention program regulation. The proposed
amendments would improve and strengthen the current provisions and
continue to be applicable to DOE Federal and contractor employees who
are, were, or potentially were exposed to beryllium at DOE sites.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/07/16 81 FR 36704
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/06/16 .......................
Final Action........................ 10/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jacqueline D. Rogers, Industrial Hygienist, AU-11,
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20585, Phone: 202 586-4714, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1992-AA39
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Final Rule Stage
260. Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement-Import
Data Collection
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291 to 6317
Abstract: This rulemaking will provide DOE an automated mechanism
to advise U.S. Customs and Border
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Protection (CBP) of imports that do not comply with energy conservation
standards and/or to advise CBP of DOE's recommendation for conditional
release of goods.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/29/15 80 FR 81199
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/12/16 .......................
Notice of Public Meeting and NPRM 02/17/16 81 FR 8022
Comment Period Reopened.
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End.... 02/29/16 .......................
2nd NPRM Comment Period Reopened.... 03/07/16 81 FR 11686
2nd NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 03/14/16 .......................
3rd NPRM Comment Period Reopened.... 05/16/16 81 FR 30217
3rd NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 06/15/16 .......................
Final Action........................ 12/00/16 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Laura Barhydt, Assistant General Counsel for
Enforcement, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-5772,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1990-AA44
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