[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 111 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 37288-37291]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12903]



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Vol. 81

Thursday,

No. 111

June 9, 2016

Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9


Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semi-annual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making 
available its portion of the semi-annual Unified Agenda of Federal 
Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) pursuant to Executive 
Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agenda is a government-wide compilation 
of upcoming and ongoing regulatory activity, including a brief 
description of each rulemaking and a timetable for action. The Agenda 
also includes a list of regulatory actions completed since publication 
of the last Agenda. The Department of Energy's portion of the Agenda 
includes regulatory actions called for by the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical 
Corrections Act and programmatic needs of DOE offices.
    The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Agenda and 
providing users the ability to obtain information from the Agenda 
database. DOE's Spring 2016 Agenda can be accessed online by going to 
www.reginfo.gov. Agenda entries reflect the status of activities as of 
approximately May 31, 2016.
    Publication in the Federal Register is mandated by the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) only for Agenda entries that require 
either a regulatory flexibility analysis or periodic review under 
section 610 of that Act. DOE's regulatory flexibility agenda is made up 
of five rulemakings setting energy efficiency standards for the 
following products:

 General Service Lamps
 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
 Commercial Packaged Boilers
 Cooking Products
 Residential Furnaces
 Miscellaneous Refrigeration Equipment

P. Croley,
General Counsel.

       Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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91........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AD01
                             Standards for Commercial
                             Packaged Boilers.
92........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AD09
                             Standards for General
                             Service Lamps.
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        Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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93........................  Test Procedures for Light-         1904-AC67
                             Emitting Diode Lamps.
94........................  Energy Efficiency                  1904-AC81
                             Standards for Residential
                             Dehumidifiers.
95........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AD11
                             Standards for Commercial
                             Warm Air Furnaces.
96........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AD28
                             Standards for Ceiling
                             Fans.
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        Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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97........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AC54
                             Standards for Commercial
                             and Industrial Pumps.
98........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AC87
                             Standards for Residential
                             Ceiling Fan Light Kits.
99........................  Energy Conservation                1904-AC88
                             Standards for Residential
                             Boilers.
100.......................  Standards for Refrigerated         1904-AD00
                             Bottled or Canned
                             Beverage Vending Machines.
101.......................  Energy Conservation                1904-AD31
                             Standards for Commercial
                             Pre-Rinse Spray Valves.
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            Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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102.......................  Chronic Beryllium Disease          1992-AA39
                             Prevention Program.
103.......................  Workplace Substance Abuse          1992-AA53
                             Programs at DOE Sites.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)

Proposed Rule Stage

91. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA, requires the Secretary to 
determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards 
for commercial packaged boilers is technically feasible and 
economically justified and would save a significant amount of energy. 
If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation 
standards for such equipment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Notice of Proposed Determination       08/13/13  78 FR 49202
 (NOPD).
NOPD Comment Period End.............   09/12/13
Notice of Public Meeting and           09/03/13  78 FR 54197
 Framework Document Availability.
Framework Document Comment Period      10/18/13
 End.
Notice of Public Meeting and           11/20/14  79 FR 69066
 Preliminary Analysis.
Preliminary Analysis Comment Period    01/20/15
 End.
Withdrawal of NOPD..................   08/25/15  80 FR 51487
NPRM................................   03/24/16  81 FR 15836
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/23/16
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   05/04/16  81 FR 26747
NPRM Comment Period Extended End....   06/22/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Raba, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
586-8654, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD01

92. Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A) and (B)
    Abstract: Amendments to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) 
in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 direct DOE to 
conduct two rulemaking cycles to evaluate energy conservation standards 
for GSLs, the first of which must be initiated no later than January 1, 
2014. EPCA specifically states that the scope of the rulemaking is not 
limited to incandescent lamp technologies. EPCA also states that DOE 
must consider in the first rulemaking cycle the minimum backstop 
requirement of 45 lumens per watt for general service lamps (GSLs) 
effective January 1, 2020. This rulemaking constitutes DOE's first 
rulemaking cycle.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Framework Document Availability;       12/09/13  78 FR 73737
 Notice of Public Meeting.
Framework Document Comment Period      01/23/14
 End.
Framework Document Comment Period      01/23/14  79 FR 3742
 Extended.
Framework Document Comment Period      02/07/14
 Extended End.
Preliminary Analysis; Notice of        12/11/14  79 FR 73503
 Public Meeting.
Preliminary Analysis Comment Period    02/09/15
 End.
Preliminary Analysis Comment Period    01/30/15  80 FR 5052
 Extended.
Preliminary Analysis Comment Period    02/23/15
 Extended End.
Notice of Public Meeting; Webinar...   03/15/16  81 FR 13763
NPRM................................   03/17/16  81 FR 14528
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/16/16
Final Action........................   12/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
287-1604 Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD09

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)

Final Rule Stage

93. Test Procedures for Light-Emitting Diode Lamps

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6294(a)(6); 42 U.S.C. 6293
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EISA 2007, requires the Secretary to 
create test procedures for light emitting diode (LED) lamps that 
accurately represent the energy consumption of this product. This 
rulemaking is supporting the implementation by the Federal Trade 
Commission of labeling provisions under 42 U.S.C. 6294(a)(6), as well 
as the ongoing general service lamps rulemaking, which includes LED 
lamps.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/09/12  77 FR 21038
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/25/12
Supplemental NPRM...................   06/03/14  79 FR 32019
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End   08/04/14
Second Supplemental NPRM............   06/26/14  79 FR 36242
Second Supplemental NPRM Comment       08/04/14
 Period End.
Third Supplemental NPRM.............   07/09/15  80 FR 39644
Third Supplemental NPRM Comment        08/10/15
 Period End.
Final Action........................   07/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
287-1604, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AC67

94. Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Dehumidifiers

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m) and (cc)
    Abstract: EPCA requires the Secretary to determine whether updating 
the statutory energy conservation standards for residential 
dehumidifiers is technically feasible and economically justified and 
would result in significant energy savings. If these criteria are met, 
the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards.

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    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Notice of Public Meeting and           08/17/12  77 FR 49739
 Framework Document Availability.
Framework Document Comment Period      08/28/12  77 FR 51943
 Extended.
Framework Document Comment Period      10/17/12
 Extended End.
Notice of Public Meeting and           05/22/14  79 FR 29380
 Preliminary Analysis.
Preliminary Analysis Comment Period    07/21/14
 End.
NPRM................................   06/03/15  80 FR 31646
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/03/15
Final Action........................   05/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
287-1692, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AC81

95. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)(i) and (vi); 42 U.S.C. 
6316; 42 U.S.C. 6295(p)(4)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA, requires the Secretary to 
determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards 
for commercial warm air furnaces is technically feasible and 
economically justified and would save a significant amount of energy. 
If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation 
standards for this type of equipment. On April 1, 2015, DOE published a 
notice announcing the creation of a working group under the Appliance 
Standards Federal Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ASRAC). (80 FR 17363) 
to potentially develop negotiated standards. DOE has since published a 
direct final rule and supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking that 
embodies the standards-related aspects of the recommendations submitted 
to (and approved by) ASRAC.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Request for Information (RFI).......   05/02/13  78 FR 25627
RFI Comment Period End..............   06/03/13
NPRM................................   02/04/15  80 FR 6182
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/06/15
Notice of Intent to Form Working       04/01/15  80 FR 17363
 Group.
Notice of Public Meeting for Working   05/07/15  80 FR 26199
 Group.
Direct Final Rule...................   01/15/16  81 FR 2420
Supplemental NPRM...................   01/15/16  81 FR 2111
Direct Final Rule and SNPRM Comment    05/04/16
 Period End.
Direct Final Rule Effective.........   05/16/16
Final Action........................   06/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
287-1692, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD11

96. Energy Conservation Standards For Ceiling Fans

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)
    Abstract: EPCA authorizes the Secretary to determine whether 
updating the statutory energy conservation standards for ceiling fans 
is technically feasible and economically justified and would result in 
significant energy savings. If these criteria are met, the Secretary 
may issue amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fans.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/13/16  81 FR 1688
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/16
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   03/15/16  81 FR 13763
NPRM Comment Period Extended End....   04/14/16
Final Action........................   07/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies 
Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 
287-1604, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD28

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)

Completed Actions

97. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial and Industrial Pumps

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6311(1)(A)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended, authorizes the Secretary to determine 
whether establishing energy conservation standards for commercial and 
industrial pumps is technically feasible and economically justified and 
would save a significant amount of energy. On June 13, 2013, DOE 
published a notice of intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking 
working group for the commercial and industrial pumps rulemaking under 
the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee 
(ASRAC) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
and the Negotiated Rulemaking Act (NRA) to negotiate proposed Federal 
standards for the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial pumps 
(78 FR 44036). The purpose of the working group was to discuss and, if 
possible, reach consensus on a proposed rule for the energy efficiency 
of commercial and industrial pumps. The working group negotiated 
standard levels that were accepted by ASRAC on July 7, 2014. As a 
result, DOE has proposed to adopt the working groups' recommendations.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Action........................   01/26/16  81 FR 4368
Final Action Effective..............   03/28/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AC54

98. Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Ceiling Fan Light 
Kits

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(5)
    Abstract: EPCA authorizes the Secretary to determine whether 
updating the statutory energy conservation standards for ceiling fan 
light kits is technically feasible and economically justified and would 
result in significant energy savings. If the criteria are met, the 
Secretary may issue

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amended energy conservation standards for these products.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Action........................   01/06/16  81 FR 580
Final Action Effective..............   03/07/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Phone: 202 287-1604, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AC87

99. Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Boilers

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(f)(4)(C); 42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1); 42 
U.S.C. 6295(gg)(3)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EISA 2007, requires the Secretary to 
determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards 
for residential boilers is technically feasible and economically 
justified and would result in significant conservation of energy. If 
justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation 
standards for residential boilers.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Action........................   01/15/16  81 FR 2320
Final Action Effective..............   03/15/16  .......................
Final Action; Technical Correction..   01/27/16  81 FR 4574
Final Action; Technical Correction     01/27/16  .......................
 Effective.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AC88

100. Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending 
Machines

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA 2012, requires the Secretary 
to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation 
standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines is technologically 
feasible and economically justified. The Secretary issued amended 
energy conservation standards on January 8, 2016.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Action........................   01/08/16  81 FR 1028
Final Action Effective..............   03/08/16  .......................
Final Rule; Correcting Amendment....   04/25/16  81 FR 24009
Final Rule; Correcting Amendment       04/25/16  .......................
 Effective.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD00

101. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray 
Valves

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m)
    Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EPACT 2005, requires the Secretary to 
determine whether amending the statutory energy conservation standards 
for commercial pre-rinse spray valves is technologically feasible and 
economically justified. If justified, the Secretary will issue amended 
energy conservation standards for commercial prerinse spray valves.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Notice of Data Availability (NODA)..   11/12/15  80 FR 69888
NODA Comment Period End.............   12/04/15  .......................
Final Action........................   01/27/16  81 FR 4748
Final Action Effective..............   03/28/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 1904-AD31

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

102. Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program

    Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201(i)(3), and (p); 42 U.S.C. 2282c; 29 
U.S.C. 668; 42 U.S.C. 7107 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.; E.O. 12196
    Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its current chronic 
beryllium disease prevention program regulation. The proposed 
amendments would improve and strengthen the current provisions and 
continue to be applicable to DOE Federal and contractor employees who 
are, were, or potentially were exposed to beryllium at DOE sites.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/00/16  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/00/16  .......................
Final Action........................   07/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jacqueline D. Rogers, Industrial Hygienist, AU-11, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585, Phone: 202 586-4714, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1992-AA39

103.  Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at Doe Sites

    Legal Authority: 41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.; 41 U.S.C. 2012, 2013, 2051, 
2061, 2165, 2201b, 2201i, and 2201p; 42 U.S.C. 5814 and 5815; 42 U.S.C. 
7151, 7251, and 7256; 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.
    Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its regulation 
related to workplace substance abuse programs at DOE sites. The 
proposed amendments would address drug and alcohol abuse; testing 
workers in certain sensitive positions; development and approval of a 
workplace substance abuse program; employee assistance programs; and 
training. The proposed amendments would improve and strengthen the 
substance abuse programs; and enhance consistency with advances in 
similar rules and other Federal drug and alcohol programs that place 
similar requirements on the private sector.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/16  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/17  .......................
Final Action........................   12/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jacqueline D. Rogers, Industrial Hygienist, AU-11, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585, Phone: 202 586-4714, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 1992-AA53
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