[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part VII
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X
48 CFR Ch. 9
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing
its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any
particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual
listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory
agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078,
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-8145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the
status of activities as of approximately April 30, 2004. They are
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to
their stage of rulemaking action: prerule, proposed rulemaking, final
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.
A draft of this regulatory agenda has been transmitted to the
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business
Administration for comment, if any, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(b).
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2004.
Lee Liberman Otis,
General Counsel.
National Nuclear Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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752 Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR).................................... 1994-AA00
753 Computer Security: Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1994-AA01
Computer Systems......................................................................
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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754 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home 1904-AA78
Furnaces..............................................................................
755 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps...................................... 1904-AA86
756 Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................... 1904-AA87
757 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers.................... 1904-AB08
758 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat 1904-AB09
Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr...........................................................
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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759 Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings................. 1904-AA53
760 State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels................................. 1904-AA66
761 Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers................................ 1904-AA85
762 Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential 1904-AB13
Buildings.............................................................................
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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763 Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments... 1904-AA46
764 Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.......................................... 1904-AA95
765 Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces...................................... 1904-AA96
766 Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment............................. 1904-AA97
767 Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers........................................ 1904-AB02
768 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB17
Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; and Oil- and Gas-
Fired Commercial Package Boilers......................................................
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769 Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps............... 1904-AB46
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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770 National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................... 1904-AA74
771 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................ 1904-AA89
772 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment............. 1904-AA90
773 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors.............................. 1904-AA91
774 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................... 1904-AA92
775 Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers, 1904-AB14
Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers).................
776 Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans........ 1904-AB15
777 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB16
Standards for 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less Than 65 kBtu/h..............
778 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB44
Standards for Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Air-Conditioners and Commercial
Single Packaged Vertical Heat Pumps...................................................
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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779 Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government 1904-AA98
Fleets................................................................................
780 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Clothes Washers 1904-AB43
781 Energy Conservation Standards for Small Duct, High Velocity Central Air Conditioning, 1904-AB45
and Heat Pump Systems.................................................................
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Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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782 Polygraph Examination Regulations..................................................... 1992-AA33
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Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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783 Physical Protection of Security Interests............................................. 1992-AA23
784 Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Security Violations........ 1992-AA28
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Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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785 Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1992-AA27
Computer Systems......................................................................
786 Human Reliability Program............................................................. 1992-AA29
787 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or 1992-AA31
Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A...................................................
788 Criteria and Procedures for Nonprejudicial Restriction of Access Authorization........ 1992-AA32
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789 Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR).................................... 1992-AA34
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Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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790 Freedom of Information Act............................................................ 1901-AA32
791 Research Misconduct................................................................... 1901-AA89
792 Occupational Radiation Protection..................................................... 1901-AA95
793 Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting..................................... 1901-AB11
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Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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794 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property....................................... 1901-AA82
795 Guidelines for Physician Panel Determination on Worker Requests for Assistance in 1901-AB13
Filing for State Worker's Compensation Benefits; Procedural Amendments................
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Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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796 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................ 1901-AA38
797 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57
Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................
798 Worker Safety and Health.............................................................. 1901-AA99
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Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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799 Low Density Discount.................................................................. 1901-AB12
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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800 DEAR: Make or Buy Plans............................................................... 1991-AB63
801 DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management, Work Authorization, Contractor's 1991-AB65
Organization, Contractor Relations, and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.............
802 Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................ 1991-AB67
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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803 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................ 1991-AB52
804 Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for 1991-AB61
Personal Services.....................................................................
805 Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................ 1991-AB62
806 DEAR: Work for Others................................................................. 1991-AB64
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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807 Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional Payment 1991-AB54
of Fee................................................................................
808 Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit 1991-AB57
Organizations.........................................................................
809 New and Revised DEAR Clauses.......................................................... 1991-AB60
810 Financial Assistance Regulations: Implementation of OMB Grants Management Policies.... 1991-AB66
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Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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811 Conduct of Employees.................................................................. 1990-AA19
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Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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812 Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees............................. 1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)
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752. INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION
(NAR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 50 USC 2402
CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2003.
Abstract: This action would initiate the implementation of an
acquisition regulation for National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This action was included in the previous
regulatory agenda under the RIN 1992-AA34.
Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh, Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7535
RIN: 1994-AA00
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753. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON
NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2001 et seq; 50 USC 2425;
50 USC 2483(c)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any
individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration
computer systems.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This action was included in the previous
regualtory aggenda under RIN 1992-AA27.
Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch, Department of Energy, National
Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2515
RIN: 1994-AA01
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Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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754. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND
MOBILE HOME FURNACES
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake
two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether
the extant standard for a covered product should be amended.
This is the initial review of the statutory standards for furnaces,
boilers, and mobile home furnaces.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 09/08/93 58 FR 47326
Framework Workshop 07/17/01
Venting Workshop 05/08/02
ANPRM 06/00/04
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: This action is a high priority, and the
Department is working actively on this action.
Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA78
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755. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe test procedures and efficiency standards for high-intensity
discharge lamps for which the Secretary makes a determination that
energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and
economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Department's regulatory actions related to
energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and
low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is
a high priority. The Department is gathering information and conducting
analysis in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 631(b).
Agency Contact: Sam Johnson, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0854
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA86
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756. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe test procedures for small electric motors for which the
Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards
would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would
result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Department's regulatory actions related to
energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and
low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is
a high priority and the Department is gathering information and
conducting analyses in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C.
6317(b).
Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA87
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757. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, (EPCA)
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for certain types
of major residential appliances and certain types of commercial
equipment. EPCA contains no energy efficiency standards for
distribution transformers. This rulemaking will determine whether it is
appropriate to establish such standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809
ANPRM 06/00/04
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Office of
Building Research and Standards, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB08
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758. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTUS/HR
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for certain types
of major residential appliances and certain types of commercial
equipment. EPCA requires DOE to amend the standards for products
whenever ASHRAE amends its standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Screening Workshop 10/01/01 66 FR 43123
ANPRM 06/00/04
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB09
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Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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759. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW-RISE
BUILDINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.
Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as
amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 directs DOE to establish
Federal building energy standards that require in new Federal buildings
those energy efficiency measures that are technologically feasible and
economically justified. The standards for Federal buildings are
intended to parallel closely the voluntary building energy codes of the
Energy Policy Act for private sector construction. Interim energy
performance standards which DOE had issued before enactment of the
Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for the Federal sector until
the new Federal building energy standards become effective.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/02/97 62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/97
Supplemental NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA53
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760. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue
regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under
this program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects
in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and
alternative-fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated
State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs
may be a part of the State grant special projects, depending on funding
availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any
separate State grant program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/21/95 60 FR 15020
Withdraw NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Weatherization and
Intergovernmental Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington,
DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7028
RIN: 1904-AA66
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761. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to
prescribe testing requirements for electric distribution transformers
for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation
standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified,
and would result in significant energy savings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809
NPRM 11/12/98 63 FR 63359
Supplemental NPRM 06/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority,
and the Department is working actively on this action.
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA85
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762. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-
RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 305(a)(1) of the Energy Conservation and Production
Act, as amended, requires the Department to establish by rule building
energy efficiency standards for all new Federal commercial and multi-
family high-rise residential (over three stories in height above
ground) buildings. In developing this rule, DOE is directed to consult
with other Federal agencies as well as private, State, and other
appropriate entities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/04
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB13
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Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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763. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT
PUMPS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for central air
conditioners and heat pumps in accordance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act will reorganize the test procedure regulations to
place them in a logical order and also will update the references. The
revisions include an updated nomenclature compatible with the test
procedure for combined (domestic hot water and central air conditioners
or heat pumps) appliances, additional tables listing test tolerances, a
clearer specification for the demand defrost credit, and test methods
for ECM (electronically commutated motor) blowers and history-dependent
defrosts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6768
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA46
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764. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial water heating
products, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such
equipment. This action would
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promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test
procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test
procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48852
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA95
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765. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial furnaces,
prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment.
This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation
standards and test procedures established in EPCA for commercial
furnaces. This action will also incorporate by reference energy
conservation standards and test procedures for commercial furnaces, as
revised by the American Society ofHeating, Refrigerating, and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and will also include enforcement and
other provisions for commercial products generally.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69597
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA96
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766. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial air
conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes
labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation
the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in
EPCA for these products. This action will also incorporate by reference
energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by
EPCA and as revised by the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute
or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48828
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA97
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767. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended,
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial boilers,
prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment.
This action would promulgate by regulation these provisions. It would
also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test
procedures, as promulgated by EPCA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48838
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB02
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768. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT:
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT
PUMPS; AND OIL- AND GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a)
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the
levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992.
The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/
IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any
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of the covered products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy
must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment
at the new minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/
IESNA 90.1, unless he determines that a more stringent standard is
technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in
significant additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary
may not prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum
allowable energy use or decreases the minimum required energy
efficiency of a covered product.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 03/00/05
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority
and the Department is working actively on this action.
Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Office of
Building Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office
of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
769. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR
CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291 to 6309; 28 USC 2461 note
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would replace the standards levels that were
established by a final rule published by DOE on May 23, 2002, with the
higher standard levels contained in a final rule published by DOE on
January 22, 2001. On January 13, 2004, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit ruled that DOE's actions withdrawing the January 22,
2001, rule and promulgating a rule establishing lower standards were
unlawful. In addition, this action would set standards for space
constrained products at the levels set by the May 23, 2002 final rule.
The January 22, 2001 final rule established the space constrained
product class, but reserved standards pending further rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________
770. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/25/95 60 FR 37949
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B
Phone: 202 586-7086
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________
771. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
772. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING
EQUIPMENT
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
773. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8654
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Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
774. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
775. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
(REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND
BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM - Coverage of Certain
Commercial Equipment 12/00/05
Final Rule - Coverage of Certain
Commercial Equipment To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
776. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS, TORCHIERES, AND
CEILING FANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM - Coverage of Residential
Products 12/00/05
Final Rule - Coverage of
Residential Products To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________
777. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT:
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMP LESS
THAN 65 KBTU/H
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 11/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________
778. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT:
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL AIR-
CONDITIONERS AND COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 11/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________
779. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/29/04 69 FR 4219
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'[email protected]
RIN: 1904-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________
780. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS: TEST PROCEDURES
FOR CLOTHES WASHERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430
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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/03 68 FR 62205
Direct Final Rule 10/31/03 68 FR 62198
Direct Final Rule Effective 01/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
781. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SMALL DUCT, HIGH VELOCITY CENTRAL
AIR CONDITIONING, AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn by Program Office 04/30/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1904-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
782. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7383h-1
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to promulgate new
counterintelligence polygraph regulations consistent with section 3152
of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2002.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886
Correction to NPRM 04/18/03 68 FR 19166
Revised NPRM 06/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Douglas Hinckley, Program Director, Department of
Energy, Office of Counterintelligence, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5901
RIN: 1992-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
783. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establishes DOE
contractor requirements in the areas of protective force, medical,
physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. An Interim
Final Rule to clarify the role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies in
annual training exercises will be published in advance of a more
extensive revision of the rule. The major revision will address matters
concerning physical training of Security Police Officers and Security
Officers, to more clearly define Security Police Officer I and Security
Police Officer II positions, and to revise physical fitness
qualifications requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886
NPRM Correction 04/18/03 68 FR 19166
NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/03
Interim Final Rule 07/00/04
Revised NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Cronin, Department of Energy, Office of Security,
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-6209
RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________
784. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR SECURITY
VIOLATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2282(b)
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 824
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would define the process for the imposition of
civil penalties on contractors for violations relating to the
safeguarding or security of classified or sensitive data.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/01/02 67 FR 15339
NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of
Security, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4451
RIN: 1992-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
785. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reassigned to RIN 1994-AA01 05/18/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch
Phone: 202 586-2515
RIN: 1992-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
786. HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/23/04 69 FR 3213
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lynn Gebrowsky
Phone: 301 903-6637
RIN: 1992-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
787. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO
CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710 subpart A
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 04/29/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky
Phone: 301 903-5010
RIN: 1992-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
788. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NONPREJUDICIAL RESTRICTION OF ACCESS
AUTHORIZATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 3 CFR 1949 to 1953 Comp., p. 936; 3 CFR 1959 to 1963
Comp., p. 398; 3 CFR ch IV, sec 104(c)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 04/29/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary E. Gallion
Phone: 301 903-6545
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1992-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
789. INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reassigned to RIN 1994-AA00 05/18/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh
Phone: 202 586-7535
RIN: 1992-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
790. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended, permits
any person to request access to agency records. The DOE has promulgated
a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations to implement the FOIA. The DOE will revise its FOIA
regulation to reflect current procedures for processing requests for
information that are submitted to the agency, to ensure compliance with
the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, and to
make the regulation more user friendly.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/04
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division,
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20585
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Phone: 202 586-5955
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
791. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for
handling research misconduct allegations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: William J. Valdez, Director, Office of Planning and
Analysis, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9942
Fax: 202 586-7719
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1901-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
792. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy's
occupational radiation protection regulations to provide additional
flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models
and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits,
and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not
subject to DOT regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of Worker
Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641
RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
793. GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b)
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the procedures and reporting
requirements for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The
revisions would enhance the measurement accuracy, reliability, and
verifiability of reported data.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/05/03 68 FR 68204
NPRM Comment Period End 02/17/04
Revised NPRM with Technical
Guidelines 07/00/04
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International
Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0124
RIN: 1901-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
794. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 3158
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 770
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish procedures for indemnifying and
disposing of real property by sale or lease at the Department's defense
nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting economic development.
It would also establish procedures for reporting actions to Congress,
informing those acquiring the property of the availability of
indemnification for injury to people or property from releases or
threatened releases of hazardous materials, requesting indemnification,
and making claims for indemnification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/29/00 65 FR 10685
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, Realty Officer, ME-90, Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4548
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________
795. GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATION ON
WORKER REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION
BENEFITS; PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7384, et seq.; 42 USC 2201 and 7101, et seq.;
50 USC 2401, et seq.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would reduce from three to one the minimum number
of physicians required for an
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affirmative physician panel determination in most instances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/24/04 69 FR 13709
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/24/04
Final Action 09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Judy Keating, Department of Energy, Environment, Safety
and Health, Office of Woker Advocacy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7551
RIN: 1901-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
796. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/25/93 58 FR 16268
Second NPRM 08/31/95 60 FR 45381
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo
Phone: 202 586-4996
RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
797. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM
MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/14/89 54 FR 29732
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Christopher J. Clayton
Phone: 202 586-9034
RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
798. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 851
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/08/03 68 FR 68276
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/04
NPRM Suspension 02/27/04 69 FR 9277
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: C. Rick Jones
Phone: 301 903-5926
RIN: 1901-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________
799. LOW DENSITY DISCOUNT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn by Program Office 04/28/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kurt Casad
Phone: 503 230-4024
RIN: 1901-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________
800. DEAR: MAKE OR BUY PLANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 901; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The requirement for detailed Make or Buy Plans under all DOE
management contracts is being eliminated. Make or buy analysis will be
retained for major systems acquisitions. A new clause entitled
Performance Improvement and Collaboration is being added. It provides
for collaboration among DOE's management contractors and the Department
to identify possible improvements in contract performance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Irma Brown, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy,
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8455
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________
801. DEAR CHANGES TO PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, WORK
AUTHORIZATION, CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION, CONTRACTOR RELATIONS, AND
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND DIRECTIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 907; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would delete 48 CFR part 970.5237-2, Facilities
Management; add new clauses dealing with work authorization and
government-contractor relations; and incorporate other revisions that
would emphasize the contractor's responsibility for effective cost
management in flowing down prime contract requirements to its
subcontractors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61,
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management,
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
RIN: 1991-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________
802. COOPERATIVE AUDIT STRATEGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its acquisition
regulation to more fully describe the audit procedures to be followed
under its management and operating contracts. The revised procedures
call for an annual audit plan and audit report as explained under the
Accounts, Records and Inspection clause at 48 CFR 970.5232-3.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB67
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Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________
803. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend provisions that cover organizational
conflicts of interest and purchases from affiliated sources to protect
the Department in transactions involving a DOE M&O contractor and its
affiliates.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/13/99 64 FR 55453
Final Action 09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
RIN: 1991-AB52
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804. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION: MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR
COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.22; 48 CFR 970.31; 48 CFR 970.52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the policy and procedures regarding
compensation for personal services under contracts for management of
Department of Energy facilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________
805. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would make technical amendments and corrections
to various parts of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of
Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5936
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________
806. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.1707; 48 CFR 970.5217--1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition
Regulations (DEAR) to provide policies and procedures regarding work
for non-DOE entities performed by DOE contractors who manage and
operate DOE owned or leased facilities. These procedures are being
relocated from the DOE Directives to the DEAR as part of a larger
effort to decrease overly prescriptive guidance. The contractor
requirements previously found in DOE order 481.1B are being relocated
to the DEAR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: A. Scott Geary, Program Analyst, Department of Energy,
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3299
RIN: 1991-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________
807. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/
CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/10/03 68 FR 68771
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi
Phone: 202 586-8175
RIN: 1991-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________
808. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/21/03 68 FR 50646
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Trudy Wood
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________
809. NEW AND REVISED DEAR CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Duplicate of 1991-AB65 04/28/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti
Phone: 202 586-8192
RIN: 1991-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________
810. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS: IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GRANTS
MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/20/04 69 FR 7865
Final Action Effective 03/22/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Trudy Wood
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1991-AB66
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
_______________________________________________________________________
811. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7211 et seq; PL 103-160, sec 3161; EO 12674
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The DOE regulation on conduct of employees needs to be
revised to reflect the issuance of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for
Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR 2635) and the repeal of
conflict-of-interest provisions formerly applicable to DOE employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/05/96 61 FR 35085
Final Action 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Assistant General Counsel for General Law,
Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522
RIN: 1990-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
_______________________________________________________________________
812. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522
RIN: 1990-AA26
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