[May 27, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 101)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [Page 30192-30211] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part VII Department of Energy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 30192]] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X 48 CFR Ch. 9 Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-8145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the status of activities as of approximately March 20, 2003. 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 April 7, 2003. Lee Liberman Otis, General Counsel. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home 1904-AA78 Furnaces............................................................................ 683 Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................. 1904-AA87 684 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers.................. 1904-AB08 685 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat 1904-AB09 Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr......................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 686 State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels............................... 1904-AA66 687 Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers.............................. 1904-AA85 688 Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government 1904-AA98 Fleets.............................................................................. 689 Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential 1904-AB13 Buildings........................................................................... 690 Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers, 1904-AB14 Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers)............... 691 Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans...... 1904-AB15 692 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; & Tankless Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters............................................... 693 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.................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 694 Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments............. 1904-AA46 695 Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings............... 1904-AA53 696 Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters........................................ 1904-AA95 697 Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces.................................... 1904-AA96 698 Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment........................... 1904-AA97 699 Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers...................................... 1904-AB02 700 Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment.......................................... 1904-AB10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30193]] Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 701 National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................. 1904-AA74 702 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps.................................... 1904-AA86 703 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers...................... 1904-AA89 704 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment........... 1904-AA90 705 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors............................ 1904-AA91 706 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................. 1904-AA92 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 707 Test Procedures for Residential Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers............. 1904-AB12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 708 Physical Protection of Security Interests........................................... 1992-AA23 709 Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1992-AA27 Computer Systems.................................................................... 710 Criteria and Procedures for Non-Prejudicial Restriction of Access Authorization..... 1992-AA32 711 Polygraph Examination Regulations................................................... 1992-AA33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 712 Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Security Activities................................ 1992-AA28 713 Human Reliability Program........................................................... 1992-AA29 714 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter 1992-AA31 or Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A.............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 715 Criteria and Procedure for Establishment of the Personnel Security Assurance Program 1992-AA30 and Determinations of an Individual's Eligibility for Access to a Personnel Security Assurance Program Position.......................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 716 Freedom of Information Act.......................................................... 1901-AA32 717 Research Misconduct................................................................. 1901-AA89 718 Occupational Radiation Protection................................................... 1901-AA95 719 Transmission Rate Proceeding........................................................ 1901-AA97 720 Worker Safety and Health............................................................ 1901-AA99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30194]] Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 721 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment.............................. 1901-AA38 722 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property..................................... 1901-AA82 723 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities...................... 1901-AA86 724 Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing 1901-AA88 Sites: Technical Amendments......................................................... 725 Compliance With Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements............ 1901-AA94 726 Safety Net Cost Recovery Adjustment Rate Proceeding................................. 1901-AA96 727 Collection of Claims Owed the United States......................................... 1901-AA98 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 728 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57 Remedial Action Project (UMTRA)..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 729 Payments for Special Burdens and In Lieu of Taxes................................... 1901-AA58 730 Administrative Procedures and Sanctions; Electric Power System Permits and Reports; 1901-AA93 Short-Term Imports and Exports of Natural Gas....................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 731 Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency............................... 1991-AB59 732 New and Revised DEAR Clauses........................................................ 1991-AB60 733 Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for 1991-AB61 Personal Services................................................................... 734 DEAR: Make or Buy Plans............................................................. 1991-AB63 735 DEAR: Work for Others............................................................... 1991-AB64 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 736 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure...................................... 1991-AB52 737 Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional 1991-AB54 Payment of Fee...................................................................... 738 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1991-AB56 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... 739 Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit 1991-AB57 Organizations....................................................................... 740 Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation.............. 1991-AB62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30195]] Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 741 DEAR: Recycling..................................................................... 1991-AB47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 742 Conduct of Employees................................................................ 1990-AA19 743 Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees........................... 1990-AA26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 682. 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, as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. This is the initial review of the statutory standards for furnaces, boilers and mobile home furnaces. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/08/93 58 FR 47326 Framework Workshop 07/17/01 Venting Workshop 05/08/02 Notice of Availability 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Based on its recent analysis, the Department is reclassifying this action as low priority, pending further review. The Department will publish a notice of availability discussing this analysis and seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the comments received, a decision will be made whether any further action is necessary. Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, Program Manager, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA78 _______________________________________________________________________ 683. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to prescribe test procedures for small electric motors for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: The Department's regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority and the Department is gathering information and conducting analyses in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 6317(b). Agency Contact: James Raba, Office of Building Techonolgies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA87 _______________________________________________________________________ 684. 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 [[Page 30196]] is appropriate to establish such standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 ANPRM 07/00/03 NPRM 03/00/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20676 Phone: 202 586-4563 Email: antonio.bouza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB08 _______________________________________________________________________ 685. 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 standard for this product whenever ASHRAE amends its standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Screening Workshop 10/01/01 66 FR 43123 ANPRM 08/00/03 NPRM 04/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0371 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB09 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 686. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under this program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and alternative-fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs may be a part of the State grant special projects, depending on funding availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any separate State grant program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/21/95 60 FR 15020 Withdraw NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Program Manager, EE-2K, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7028 RIN: 1904-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 687. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to prescribe testing requirements for electric distribution transformers for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 NPRM 11/12/98 63 FR 63359 Supplemental NPRM 07/00/03 Final Action 02/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20676 Phone: 202 586-4563 Email: antonio.bouza@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA85 _______________________________________________________________________ 688. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined [[Page 30197]] Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1999. Final, Statutory, April 1, 2000. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the Act) requires DOE to initiate a rulemaking to determine whether a private and local fleet program is deemed necessary to meet the fuel replacement goals of the Act. The criteria for making this determination are mandated by the Act. DOE has completed the proposed rule and anticipates publication of the final rule in late 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/17/98 63 FR 19372 Notice of Public Workshops 07/20/00 65 FR 44987 NPRM 03/04/03 68 FR 10320 NPRM Comment Period End 06/02/03 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8063 Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ 689. [bull] 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, 42 U.S.C 6834(a)(1), requires the Department to establish by rule building energy efficiency standards for all new Federal commercial and multi-family high-rise residential (over three stories in height above ground) buildings. In developing this rule, DOE is directed to consult with other Federal agencies as well as private, State, and other appropriate entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB13 _______________________________________________________________________ 690. [bull] COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311; 42 USC 6312 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 341 allows the Secretary to include a type of industrial equipment as covered equipment. DOE is undertaking an analysis of reach-in refrigerators/freezers and beverage merchandisers/vending machines to determine whether to classify these products as ``covered.'' If these products are covered, DOE will undertake rulemakings for test procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Coverage of Commercial Products 12/00/03 Final Rule - Coverage of Certain Commercial Products 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Card, Office of Building Technologies, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9228 Email: brian.card@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB14 _______________________________________________________________________ 691. [bull] COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS, TORCHIERES, AND CEILING FANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291; 42 USC 6292 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 322 allows the Secretary to classify additional consumer products as ``covered products.'' DOE is undertaking an analysis of elliptical reflector and bulged reflector incandescent lamps, torchieres, and ceiling fans to determine whether to classify these products as ``covered.'' If these products are covered, DOE will undertake rulemakings for test procedures. The Secretary is required to define ``household'' as part of the coverage process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Coverage of Residential Products 12/00/03 Final Rule - Coverage of Residential Products 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Card, Office of Building Technologies, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9228 Email: brian.card@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB15 [[Page 30198]] _______________________________________________________________________ 692. [bull] ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMP LESS THAN 65 KBTU/H; & TANKLESS GAS-FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS 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 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. While this action had previously been considered a high priority, there is no clear and convincing evidence that indicates a more stringent standard would result in significant additional energy conservation. DOE plans to propose adopting the new amended ASHRAE 90.1-1999/2002 for 3-Phase units and ASHRAE 90.1-1999 for Instantaneous Water Heaters. Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, Project Manager, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ 693. [bull] 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 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. While this action had previously been considered a high priority, there is no clear and convincing evidence that indicates a more stringent standard would result in significant additional energy conservation. Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, Project Manager, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 694. TEST PROCEDURES FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS-- AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act will reorganize the document in a logical order and update the references. The revisions include an updated nomenclature compatible with the 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. [[Page 30199]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6768 Final Action 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA46 _______________________________________________________________________ 695. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW-RISE BUILDINGS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994. Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-486, October 24, 1992) provides that DOE establish Federal building energy standards that require in new Federal buildings those energy efficiency measures that are technologically feasible and economically justified. The standards for Federal buildings are intended to parallel closely the voluntary building energy codes of the Energy Policy Act for private sector construction. Interim energy performance standards which DOE had issued before enactment of the Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for the Federal sector until the new Federal building energy standards become effective. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/02/97 62 FR 24164 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/97 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9209 RIN: 1904-AA53 _______________________________________________________________________ 696. 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 promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48852 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 697. 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 of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and will also enforcement and other provisions for commercial products generally. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69597 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 698. 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 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE). [[Page 30200]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48828 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA97 _______________________________________________________________________ 699. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes energy conservation standards for commercial boilers, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation these provisions. It would also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48838 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB02 _______________________________________________________________________ 700. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add a new test procedure for soil-sensing dishwashers, using soiled dishes. It would also incorporate standby power consumption, where applicable. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/03/02 67 FR 56232 Final Action 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 701. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 8236 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1994. Abstract: DOE is required to establish by rule national voluntary guidelines for home energy rating systems. The guidelines are designed to encourage uniformity with regard to systems for rating the annual energy efficiency of residential buildings. The guidelines may be used to enable and encourage the assignment of energy efficiency ratings to residential buildings and the development of criteria for attractive financial instruments for energy efficient homes. In response to the directives of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, DOE collaborated with hundreds of stakeholders and organizations, including the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Council, the National Association of State Energy Officials, and HERS providers, many of whom had been meeting regarding HERS since about 1987. Based on input from all the stakeholders, DOE issued for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on voluntary guidelines. Most of the comments that DOE received on the proposed rule were readily resolved. But the issue of ``fuel neutrality'' was not easily incorporated into the rule. ``Fuel neutrality'' involved an interpretation of the requirement that the rule not ``discriminate among fuel types'' for which the EPACT legislation provided no clarification. In spite of an intensive effort by DOE to work with both the electric and gas industries, agreement was not reached, a definition regarding fuel neutrality was not resolved, and the issue remains hotly disputed. In the fall of 2003, DOE plans to issue a Report to Congress on the HERS and Energy Efficient Mortgages, as required by Congress. This report will note that despite the fact that DOE has not issued a final rule, home energy raters are now available in 47 States, and the guidelines used by these raters are generally consistent in content with DOE's notice of proposed rulemaking on voluntary HERS guidelines. 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, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7086 Fax: 202 586-1233 Email: david.boomsma@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA74 [[Page 30201]] _______________________________________________________________________ 702. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to prescribe test procedures and efficiency standards for high-intensity discharge lamps for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 06/00/04 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: Brian Card, Office of Building Technologies, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9228 Email: brian.card@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 703. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 14, 1996, Determination Notice. Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency for clothes washers and dryers, which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. The dishwasher standard has been upgraded to a medium priority, and the Department plans to begin work on this standard within the next two fiscal years. However, the clothes dryer standard remains a low priority. Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 704. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING EQUIPMENT Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1992, Determination Notice. Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a low priority, and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this action in the next two fiscal years. Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ 705. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1999, Determination Notice. Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standards and test procedures for commercial and industrial electric motors. EPCA requires the Department to revise the standards periodically to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a low priority, and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this action in the next two fiscal years. Agency Contact: James Raba, Office of Building Techonolgies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA91 [[Page 30202]] _______________________________________________________________________ 706. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1998, Determination Notice. Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is presently a low priority. However, industry has requested that the Department consider making this a higher priority in the case of medium base compact fluorescent lamps. The specific concerns of industry are being reviewed prior to determining the most appropriate action to be taken. This request is also being considered in the context of existing priorities for budget and staff. Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Research and Standards, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8423 Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA92 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 707. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATOR- FREEZERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 subpart B, app A1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action amends the calculation of the test time period for long-time automatic defrost. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/07/03 68 FR 11009 Direct Final Rule 03/07/03 68 FR 10957 NPRM Comment Period End 04/07/03 Direct Final Rule Effective 05/06/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, Office of Building Technologies, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB12 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 708. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establishes DOE contractor requirements in the areas of protective force medical, physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. The proposed revisions are to ensure protective force personnel receive quality medical services that are consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. They also will enhance communications between Designated Physicians and personnel responsible for supervising physical fitness training and certification to assure better understanding of the risk of injury to Security Police Officers and Security Officers participating in physical fitness activities. Additionally, Security Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II positions were better defined to eliminate confusing physical fitness requirements. Finally, the current physical fitness qualification requirements are being revised. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886 NPRM Correction 04/18/03 68 FR 19166 NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/03 Final Action 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronnie M. Edge, Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-4247 RIN: 1992-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ 709. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2011 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 50 USC 2483(c) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined [[Page 30203]] Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 3, 2000. Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration computer systems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/03 Final Action 03/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2515 RIN: 1992-AA27 _______________________________________________________________________ 710. [bull] CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NON-PREJUDICIAL RESTRICTION OF ACCESS AUTHORIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 5814; 42 USC 5815 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) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow for the automatic restriction of DOE access authorizations when cleared individuals are subject to a proposed involuntary separation from employment due to reduction in force, workforce restructuring, or other cause not predicated upon the personal actions of the individual. The proposed amendment would also allow for limited restoration of access to classified matter in order for essential work to continue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/03 Interim Final Rule 09/00/03 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary E. Gallion, Department of Energy, SO-112, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-6545 Email: mary.gallion@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 711. [bull] 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 05/00/03 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) _______________________________________________________________________ 712. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR SECURITY ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2282(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 824 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would define the process for the imposition of civil penalties on contractors for violations relating to the safeguarding or security of classified or sensitive data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/01/02 67 FR 15339 NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02 Final Rule 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of Security, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4451 RIN: 1992-AA28 _______________________________________________________________________ 713. HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish a Human Reliability Program that would consolidate the Department's Personnel Security Assurance Program (PSAP) and its Personnel Assurance Program (PAP). PSAP is an access authorization program for individuals who apply for or occupy certain positions that are critical to the national security. The PSAP requires an initial and annual supervisory review, medical assessment, management evaluation, and a DOE personnel security review of all applicants or incumbents. The PAP is a nuclear explosives safety program using many of the evaluations of the PSAP to ensure that employees assigned to nuclear explosive duties do not have emotional, mental, or physical conditions that could result in an accidental or unauthorized detonation of nuclear explosives. [[Page 30204]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/02 67 FR 46912 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-4800 Fax: 301 903-6545 Email: linda.repass@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ 714. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: EO 12968; 42 USC 2201 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would update the responsibilities and authorities to reflect organizational changes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky, Personnel Security Specialist, Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Phone: 301 903-5010 RIN: 1992-AA31 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 715. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PERSONNEL SECURITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM AND DETERMINATIONS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO A PERSONNEL SECURITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM POSITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 7251, 7254, and 7256 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart B Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow newly hired individuals in security police officer positions who have received an interim Q access authorization through DOE's Accelerated Access Authorization Program to be eligible to hold a Personnel Security Assurance Program (PSAP) position. Currently, DOE's regulations require a Q access authorization based on a full background investigation for all PSAP positions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/04/02 67 FR 16061 NPRM Comment Period End 05/06/02 Final Action 10/28/02 67 FR 65690 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-4800 Fax: 301 903-6545 Email: linda.repass@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA30 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 716. 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 09/00/03 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5955 Email: abel.lopez@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 717. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for handling research misconduct allegations. [[Page 30205]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William J. Valdez, Director, Office of Planning and Analysis, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9942 Fax: 202 586-7719 Email: bill.valdez@science.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 718. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy's occupational radiation protection regulations to provide additional flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits, and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not subject to DOT regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of Worker Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-5641 RIN: 1901-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 719. TRANSMISSION RATE PROCEEDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 839e CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003. Abstract: Pursuant to section 7 of the Northwest Power Act, 16 USC 839e, the Bonneville Power Administration is required to periodically set and revise its rates. Transmission rates were last set for a two- year period in 2001, and expire September 30, 2003. BPA is required to set rates to recover its costs, including the amortization of the Federal investment in the Federal Columbia River Power System over a reasonable period of years. Therefore, the Transmission Business Line will set its rates in this rate case in order to recover its costs. Issues of cost allocation among customer classes may also be addressed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Record of Decision 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barry Bennett, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, 905 N.E. 11th Street, Portland, OR 97208 Phone: 503 230-4053 RIN: 1901-AA97 _______________________________________________________________________ 720. [bull] WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2282c CFR Citation: 19 CFR 851 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2003. Abstract: Pursuant to section 234C of the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. 2282c, DOE will propose regulations applicable to DOPE contractors with respect to worker safety and health at DOE facilities. The regulations would also provide for enforcement assessment of civil penalties and contract fee reductions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: C. Rick Jones, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety and Health, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-6539 RIN: 1901-AA99 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 721. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, safety, and the environment from the nuclear and chemical hazards posed by these DOE activities. Major elements of the proposal included a dose limitation system for protection of the public; requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/93 58 FR 16268 Second NPRM 08/31/95 60 FR 45381 Final Action 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal [[Page 30206]] Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo III, Director, Air, Water and Radiation Division, Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Guidance, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4996 RIN: 1901-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ 722. 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 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, Realty Officer, ME-90, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4548 Email: andrew.duran@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 723. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1040 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the definition of ``program.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76459 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01 Final Action 09/00/03 Final Action Effective 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharon Wyatt, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2256 Fax: 202 586-0888 Email: sharon.wyatt@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 724. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF REMEDIAL ACTION AT ACTIVE URANIUM AND THORIUM PROCESSING SITES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2296a et seq CFR Citation: 10 CFR 765 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would adopt several technical and administrative amendments to the procedural regulations governing the reimbursement of remedial action costs at active uranium and thorium processing sites. The original legislation authorizing the program has been amended four times to increase the amounts authorized for reimbursement, extend certain program dates, and make other technical corrections. The amendments to 10 CFR part 765 will reflect the legislative amendments and make other technical corrections that have been identified since the original rule was issued. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team, Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Phone: 301 903-7222 RIN: 1901-AA88 _______________________________________________________________________ 725. COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 11988; EO 11990 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1022 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise the Department of Energy's floodplain and wetland environmental review requirements to add flexibility and remove unnecessary procedural burdens. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/18/02 67 FR 69480 NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/03 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Carolyn Osborne, Department of Energy, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, EH-42, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4600 RIN: 1901-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ 726. SAFETY NET COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENT RATE PROCEEDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 832e; 16 USC 825s; 16 USC 838; 16 USC 839e(a)(1) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BPA's Power Business Line has electric rates in effect through September 30, 2006. During the rate period, BPA periodically examines forecast and actual loads, market prices, and expenses. Under the General Rate Schedule Provisions there is a risk mitigation tool embedded within the rates called a Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause (CRAC). There are three levels of the CRAC under which a rate may incrementally increase. The first is the Load-Based CRAC (LB CRAC), which triggers if BPA's augmentation cost exceeds the amount [[Page 30207]] forecast. The second is the Financial-Based CRAC (FB CRAC), which triggers based on the generation function's forecasted level of accumulated net revenues. The third is the Safety-Net CRAC (SN CRAC), which would be an upward adjustment to posted power rates subject to the FB CRAC by modifying the FB CRAC parameters. Prior to each six month period of the 2002-2006 rate period (beginning October 2001), BPA establishes the LB CRAC for that six-month period. The LB CRAC is calculated based on the current forecast of forward market prices for each year, shaped, and the amount by which contracted loads exceed BPA's resources. About 90 days after the end of each six- month period, BPA trues up the LB CRAC based on actual augmentation purchases during the period, and a debit or credit will be made to the customer's bill. BPA establishes the LB CRAC percentage about 90 days prior to the beginning of the next six-month period. Then, about 90 days after the end of the most recent six-month period, BPA calculates the over- or under-collection of actual LB CRAC revenues for the previous six-month period. Any over- or under-collection is treated separately from any charges for augmentation costs for the upcoming six-month period. The FB CRAC allows a temporary, one-year adjustment to the base rates in addition to the Load Based CRAC for non-Slice customers, if the Power Business Line's accumulated net revenues fall below a preset threshold. It can trigger in all 5 years of the rate period. It is designed to generate additional cash in a given fiscal year. The thresholds for triggering the FB CRAC vary depending on the particular year of the rate period. The rate adjustment is based on the prior August's third-quarter-review forecast of year-end accumulated net revenues. If the forecast accumulated net revenues are below the threshold, the administrator will propose an FB CRAC adjustment by the end of August that will apply to rates beginning in October. BPA will notify customers in September of the percentage increase. It is trued- up for actual accumulated net revenues in the second half of the year. The SN CRAC would trigger if it appeared the FB CRAC parameters need modification based upon market and other risk factors as discussed above. Changes to the terms and conditions of the FB CRAC would be conducted through a rate proceeding. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Record of Decision 03/13/03 68 FR 12048 Final Record of Decision 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Byron G. Keep, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208 Phone: 503 230-5660 RIN: 1901-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 727. [bull] COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1015 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend 10 CFR 1015 to reflect the revisions to the Federal Claims Collections Standards issued by the Department of Treasury and the Department of Justice on November 22, 2000. The revisions would clarify and simplify the Department of Energy's debt collection standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman, Director, Office of Financial Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4860 RIN: 1901-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 728. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-604, sec 104(d); PL 104-259, sec 4(a) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under section 104(d) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, the Department of Energy (DOE) is required to issue appropriate rules and regulations concerning the annotation of land records of designated inactive uranium mill sites and vicinity properties included for remedial action under the Act. The annotation is intended to ensure that future purchasers of remediated inactive uranium mill sites and vicinity properties will be notified, prior to such purchase, of the condition of the land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/89 54 FR 29732 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Additional Information: Public Law 104-259, signed into law on October 9, 1996, amended the annotation requirement to provide for States to receive certification from the Secretary for ``a program which would achieve the purposes'' of the annotation under section 104(d) of the UMTRCA in regards to vicinity properties. DOE sent letters to the affected States regarding the amendment language. Some States expressed concerns about the land annotation requirements. The Department and the States are engaged in discussions to resolve those concerns before proceeding with this action. [[Page 30208]] Agency Contact: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team, Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Phone: 301 903-7222 RIN: 1901-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 729. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2208 Atomic Energy Act of 1954, sec 168 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 610 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would have revised the Department of Energy's policy on making payments for special burdens and in lieu of taxes to State and local taxing jurisdictions pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/24/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman, Director, Office of Financial Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4860 RIN: 1901-AA58 _______________________________________________________________________ 730. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS; ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PERMITS AND REPORTS; SHORT-TERM IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-91; PL 10485 as amended by EO 12038; 15 USC 717 b; 42 USC 7101 et seq; EO 12009 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 205.300; 10 CFR 590 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would streamline the existing procedures for applying to the DOE for Presidential permits and electricity export authorizations by eliminating the use of FERC procedures and establishing a less adversarial process of decisionmaking. It would also establish that the DOE's decisional criterion is only electric power system reliability and impacts to the environment and not the economic or commercial viability of projects. These actions are in response to the restructuring of the electric power industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/19/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ellen Russell, Department of Energy, FE-27, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9624 Email: ellen.russell@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA93 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 731. ENERGY DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET FUEL EFFICIENCY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 947; 48 CFR 970.52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would implement sections 403 and 505 of Executive Order 13101, Greening the Government through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8247 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB59 _______________________________________________________________________ 732. NEW AND REVISED DEAR CLAUSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise part 970 and related parts of DEAR to eliminate provisions that are unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicated elsewhere in title 48. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Fishetti, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8192 RIN: 1991-AB60 [[Page 30209]] _______________________________________________________________________ 733. [bull] 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 Final Action 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8247 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB61 _______________________________________________________________________ 734. [bull] 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 06/00/03 Final Action 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Irma Brown, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8455 Email: irma.brown@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB63 _______________________________________________________________________ 735. [bull] 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 Final Action 10/00/03 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) Final Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 736. 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 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8264 RIN: 1991-AB52 _______________________________________________________________________ 737. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/ CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would make the payment of fees to the Department's major operating contractors conditional on meeting safeguard and security requirements. [[Page 30210]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/01/01 66 FR 8560 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8175 RIN: 1991-AB54 _______________________________________________________________________ 738. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; PL 103-355, sec 2455 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1036 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Governmentwide rulemaking proposes changes to clarify and simplify the debarment and suspension process and drug-free workplace requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3265 NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1140 RIN: 1991-AB56 _______________________________________________________________________ 739. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7173 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action seeks comments on whether to issue a rule that prescribes administrative requirements for financial assistance awards tailored specifically to for-profit organizations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 23197 NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54850 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5625 Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB57 _______________________________________________________________________ 740. [bull] TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would make technical amendments and corrections to various parts of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5936 Email: stephen.zvolensky@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB62 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 741. DEAR: RECYCLING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 42 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 970.52; 48 CFR 970.23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would implement E.O. 13101, Greening the Government Through Recycling, Waste Prevention, and Federal Acquisition. It would increase the procurement of products containing recycled materials and reduce waste generation at DOE facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/30/00 65 FR 71292 Final Action 02/07/03 68 FR 6355 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8247 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB47 [[Page 30211]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 742. 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 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1522 RIN: 1990-AA19 _______________________________________________________________________ 743. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 2672; 42 USC 7101 et seq CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would provide for the indemnification of employees or former employees of the Department of Energy who are personally liable to pay damages for their official acts or omissions as a result of an adverse judgment or settlement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1522 RIN: 1990-AA26 [FR Doc. 03-9563 Filed 05-23-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-S