[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                             
  
  
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: October 1995 regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing its October 1995 
regulatory agenda pursuant to instructions of the Administrator, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any 
particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual 
listed under that item. For general information on DOE's regulatory 
agenda, please contact: Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., Room 6B-234, Forrestal 
Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 
586-2902 (telephone), (202) 586-0722 (fax).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 29, 1995. They are 
divided into categories, first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: Prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, or completed action.

    For this edition of DOE's regulatory agenda, the most important 
significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, 
which appears in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The 
Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of Contents below 
and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the 
reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.

    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 October 13, 1995.

Robert R. Nordhaus,

General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1108        Private/Local Alternative Fuels Fleet Program.........................................    1904-AA72 
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1109        Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Appliances (Reg Plan Seq. No. 22).........    1904-AA38 
1110        Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments...............    1904-AA46 
1111        Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators, Refrigerator- Freezers, and Freezers...    1904-AA47 
1112        Energy Efficiency Performance Code for New Federal Residential Buildings..............    1904-AA53 
1113        Energy Efficiency Standards for Federal Commercial Buildings..........................    1904-AA69 
1114        Test Procedures and Certification Requirements for Faucets, Showerheads, and Certain                
            Other Fixtures; and Certification Requirements for Residential Appliances.............    1904-AA71 
1115        National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................   1904-AA74  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1116        Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid Electric                
            Vehicles..............................................................................    1904-AA40 
1117        Test Procedures for Furnaces/Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters--             
            Amendment.............................................................................    1904-AA45 
1118        Test Procedures for Water Heaters, Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwaves, and Clothes                
            Washers--Amendment....................................................................    1904-AA52 
1119        Test Procedures for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector Lamps......................    1904-AA61 
1120        Alternative Fuel Provider Vehicle Acquisition Mandate, State Fleet Mandate, and the                 
            Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credit Program...............................................    1904-AA64 
1121        Clarification of Existing Clothes Washer Test Procedure...............................    1904-AA68 
1122        Definitions for Certain Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps............................    1904-AA70 
1123        Weatherization Assistance Program--Amendment..........................................    1904-AA73 
1124        Methodology and Procedures for Life Cycle Costing Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992.    1904-AA80 
1125        State Energy Program..................................................................    1904-AA81 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions                           
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1126        State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66 
1127        Energy Efficiency Standards for Dishwashers, Clothes Washers, and Clothes Dryers......    1904-AA67 
1128        Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts.........................................    1904-AA75 
1129        Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters.........................................    1904-AA76 
1130        Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps...............    1904-AA77 
1131        Energy Efficiency Standards for Furnaces..............................................    1904-AA78 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1132        Federal Sector Energy Savings Performance Contracting.................................    1904-AA62 
1133        Renewable Energy Production Incentive.................................................    1904-AA65 
1134        Energy Efficiency Standards for Television Sets.......................................    1904-AA79 
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                                   Defense and Security Affairs--Prerule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1135        Policies on Information Classification................................................    1992-AA21 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1136        Personnel Assurance Program...........................................................    1992-AA14 
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions                                
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1137        Personnel Security Assurance Program: Substance-Abuse Testing Procedures..............    1992-AA13 
1138        Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities--Listing Updates.......................    1992-AA20 
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1139        Energy Board of Contract Appeals; Organization, Functions, and Authorities; Rules of                
            Practice..............................................................................    1901-AA30 
1140        Freedom of Information................................................................    1901-AA32 
1141        Nuclear Safety Management (Reg Plan Seq. No. 23)......................................    1901-AA34 
1142        The Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program............................    1901-AA54 
1143        Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes.....................................    1901-AA58 
1144        Occupational Radiation Protection--Amendment..........................................    1901-AA59 
1145        Privacy Act--Exemption of an Inspector General System of Records......................    1901-AA62 
1146        Privacy Act Exemption of Certain Contractor Employee Reprisal Complaint and                         
            Investigation System of Records.......................................................   1901-AA66  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage                                   
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1147        Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 24).........    1901-AA38 
1148        Redesign and Revision of Wholesale Power and Transmission Rates.......................   1901-AA64  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions                                   
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1149        Electric Power System Permits and Reports; Applications; Administrative Procedures and              
            Sanctions.............................................................................    1901-AA19 
1150        Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities................    1901-AA44 
1151        Standard Contract for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive              
            Waste.................................................................................    1901-AA49 
1152        Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings                   
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................    1901-AA57 
1153        Financial Assistance Program for Education Purposes...................................    1901-AA61 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions                                   
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1154        Review of Administrative Procedures With Respect to Imports and Exports of Natural Gas    1901-AA25 
1155        Nuclear Safety Management: Phase II...................................................    1901-AA42 
1156        Energy Planning and Management Program................................................    1901-AA50 
1157        Privacy Act--Exemption of Certain Counterintelligence Systems of Records..............    1901-AA60 
1158        Waste Management......................................................................    1901-AA65 
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                      Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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1159        Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; Miscellaneous Personal Property.    1991-AA28 
1160        DEAR: Financial Management Clauses....................................................    1991-AB02 
1161        Debarment and Suspension..............................................................    1991-AB24 
1162        DEAR: Regulatory Reinvention-Phase III................................................    1991-AB25 
1163        Revisions to Organizational Conflicts of Interest.....................................    1991-AB26 
1164        Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act Implementation...................................    1991-AB27 
1165        Contract Reform (Reg Plan Seq. No. 25)................................................   1991-AB28  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage                       
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1166        Technology Transfer: DOE Management and Operating Contractors.........................    1991-AA63 
1167        Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites..........................    1991-AA90 
1168        Legislative Lobbying Cost Prohibition.................................................    1991-AB08 
1169        Competition for Management and Operating Contracts....................................    1991-AB09 
1170        Limits on Participation in Certain DOE Research and Development Programs..............    1991-AB14 
1171        Financial Assistance Rules Streamlining and Simplifying Procedures....................    1991-AB23 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions                       
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1172        DEAR: Security Procedures.............................................................    1991-AA86 
1173        DEAR: Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites....................    1991-AA97 
1174        DEAR: Review of M&O Contractor Purchasing Systems.....................................    1991-AB07 
1175        Small Business Subcontracting Program.................................................    1991-AB17 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions                       
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1176        Debarment and Suspension (Common Rule)................................................    1991-AA69 
1177        Acquisition of Federal Information Resources by Contract..............................    1991-AA81 
1178        DEAR: Recovered/Recycled Materials....................................................    1991-AB05 
1179        Procurement Set-Asides for Small Business and Others..................................    1991-AB11 
1180        Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal Costs and Travel Cost Guidelines    1991-AB12 
1181        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants With Educational Institutions,                       
            Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Institutions...........................................    1991-AB13 
1182        Revision to A-102 Common Rule To Raise Threshold for Simplified Small Purchases Under               
            Grants................................................................................    1991-AB15 
1183        DEAR: Regulatory Reduction............................................................    1991-AB18 
1184        Certified Cost or Pricing Threshold and Determination and Findings for Use of Cost-                 
            Reimbursement Contracts...............................................................    1991-AB19 
1185        Acquisition Regulation: Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts.......    1991-AB20 
1186        Fee Policy for Nonprofit Organizations................................................    1991-AB21 
1187        DEAR: Fines and Penalties, Government Property and Third Party Liability..............    1991-AB22 
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                                 Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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1188        Patent Waiver Regulation..............................................................    1990-AA02 
1189        Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees................    1990-AA15 
1190        Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19 
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1191        Removal of Obsolete Regulations.......................................................    1990-AA22 
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                Prerule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
  
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1108. PRIVATE/LOCAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS FLEET PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13257 Energy Policy Act, sec 507(b)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 15, 1996.
Alternative Final Statutory Deadline is January 1, 2000.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to initiate a 
rulemaking to determine whether a private and local fleet program is 
deemed necessary to meet the fuel displacement goals in the Act. The 
criteria for making this determination are mandated by the Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/95
NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: David Rodgers, Program Manager (EE-33), Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7182
Fax: 202 586-1610

RIN: 1904-AA72
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
  
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1109. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 22 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA38
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1110. TEST PROCEDURES FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS--
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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, as amended, will reorganize the document in a logical 
order and update the references.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, Program Leader, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611

RIN: 1904-AA46
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1111. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATORS, REFRIGERATOR- 
FREEZERS, AND FREEZERS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 17, 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 determine 
whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended.
This rulemaking reviews the statutory standards for refrigerators, 
refrigerator-freezers and freezers to determine whether those levels 
need to be amended. This is the second reanalysis of the standard 
levels.
At the time of publication, it appears that the Department's rulemaking 
actions with respect to energy efficiency standards for appliances may 
be restricted in fiscal year 1996 by a rider attached to the Interior 
and Related Agencies appropriations bill. This rider, if enacted, would 
prohibit the Department from using fiscal year 1996 appropriations for 
the issuance of any proposed or final energy efficiency standards for 
appliances. Because of this rider and an internal review being 
conducted of the processes and methodologies used to develop and 
analyze appliance standards, the Department has not developed a revised 
schedule for this action.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
NPRM                            07/20/95                    60 FR 37338
NPRM Comment Period End         11/02/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: 
Originally this rulemaking also included central air conditioners, heat 
pumps and furnaces. However to allow for more manageable schedules, 
this rulemaking has been split into separate rulemakings. The two other 
rulemakings are: 1904-AA77 (central air conditioners and heat pumps) 
and 1904-AA78 (furnaces).
A coalition of refrigerator manufacturers, electric utilities, and 
energy conservation advocates negotiated intensively for two 
conservation standards for refrigerator-freezers. DOE is using this 
recommendation in its analysis. -Merged with 1904-AA38, October 1995.

Agency Contact: Edward Pollock, Program Leader, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA47
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1112. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL 
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6834 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 101(a)(2)

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, Program Manager, Building Division, 
Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 586-9209

RIN: 1904-AA53
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1113. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6834 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 101(a)(2)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 434

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Product 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald B. Majette, Program Manager, Buildings Division, 
Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7935

RIN: 1904-AA69
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1114. TEST PROCEDURES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAUCETS, 
SHOWERHEADS, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIXTURES; AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293; 42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.2; 10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is intended to incorporate by reference statutory 
definitions, test procedures, and standards, and add sampling plans and 
data submissions for certification reporting requirements, labeling 
requirements for commercial toilets, and address fixture fittings for 
multiple users for faucets, showerheads, urinals and water closets. 
This action would also clarify the existing certification reporting 
requirements for all covered residential appliances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Hui, Program Manager, Appliance Standard 
Division, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA71
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1115. 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 system. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37949
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Mackie, Program Manager, EE-432, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892

RIN: 1904-AA74
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
  
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1116. EQUIVALENT PETROLEUM-BASED FUEL ECONOMY CALCULATION FOR 
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 96-185, sec 18; PL 94-413, sec 13(c); PL 94-163, 
sec 503(a)(3); PL 103-272

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 474

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule on the inclusion of electric vehicles in the 
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program was issued by DOE on 
April 15, 1981. It established a methodology for determining the 
equivalent petroleum-based fuel economy (PEF) for electric vehicles so 
that they could be included in a manufacturer's overall CAFE program. 
This methodology was based on several factors including the energy 
efficiency of the vehicle, the efficiency of electric generation and 
transmission, the fuels used to generate electricity, and the driving 
patterns of electric vehicles. It established a method for determining 
the PEF of electric vehicles that are recharged from stationary sources 
only. Hybrid electric vehicles, a type of electric vehicle, are 
electrically recharged by an on-board mobile generator. This rulemaking 
would establish a methodology that is necessary for calculating the 
CAFE credits for electric vehicles that are recharged by mobile 
sources, and would update the methodology for calculating the CAFE 
credits for electric vehicles that are recharged by stationary sources. 
Rulemaking authority for establishing PEF values for electric and 
hybrid electric vehicles is provided under Public Law 103-272 (49 USC 
32904).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/04/94                     59 FR 5336
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Report comparing Alternative Motor Fuels Act 
with existing rule completed April 1992. Second report recommending new 
Petroleum Equivalency Factor for NPRM completed May 1992.

Agency Contact: David Hamilton, Program Manager, Electric and Hybrid 
Propulsion Division, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, EE-321, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-2314
Fax: 202 586-1600

RIN: 1904-AA40
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1117. TEST PROCEDURES FOR FURNACES/BOILERS, VENTED HOME HEATING 
EQUIPMENT, AND POOL HEATERS--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for furnaces and 
boilers, vented home heating equipment and pool heaters in accordance 
with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, would 
incorporate by reference ASHRAE Standard 103-1993 and would include 
waivers granted to manufacturers. This revision is prompted by the 
ASHRAE revision of Standard 103-1983 and the need to include waivers 
granted to manufacturers. DOE reopened the comments period on January 
20, 1995, regarding new energy descriptors and a cost factor for the 
production and use of electricity. Based on the comments, DOE has 
decided to eliminate the new energy descriptor and to issue a final 
rule based on the existing energy descriptor.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/23/93                    58 FR 44583
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/95                     60 FR 4348
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Manager, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138

RIN: 1904-AA45
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1118. TEST PROCEDURES FOR WATER HEATERS, KITCHEN RANGES, OVENS AND 
MICROWAVES, AND CLOTHES WASHERS--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act as 
amended, the test procedures for water heaters, kitchen ranges, ovens, 
microwaves, and clothes washers are being revised. Rulemaking issues 
include: with respect to water heater test procedures, inclusion of 
electric instantaneous water heaters and storage water heaters with 
less than 20 gallons volume and revision of the first hour rating; with 
respect to test procedures for kitchen ranges, ovens and microwaves, 
revision of the constant for annual cooking energy and incorporation by 
reference of test procedures adopted by the International 
Electrotechnical Commission; and with respect to clothes washer test 
procedures, measurements for water usage and water retention.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15330
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/95                    60 FR 15330
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ingrid Watson, Program Manager, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8119
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

1119. TEST PROCEDURES FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR 
LAMPS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 123(d)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The test procedures will require manufacturers to use an 
accredited laboratory and a standardized method to measure the energy 
efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent reflector lamps and to 
measure the color rendering index of fluorescent lamps. These 
measurements will determine whether products comply with the energy 
efficiency standards established by PL 102-486 sec 123.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/28/94                    59 FR 49468
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/28/94                    59 FR 49468
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/12/94
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, Program Manager, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 5E-066, 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689

RIN: 1904-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________

1120. ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROVIDER VEHICLE ACQUISITION MANDATE, STATE 
FLEET MANDATE, AND THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE CREDIT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13251 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 501; 42 
USC 13257(o) Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 507(o); 42 USC 13258 Energy 
Policy Act of 1992, sec 508; 42 USC 13261 to 13263 Energy Policy Act of 
1992, sec 511 to 513

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.
In addition, the statute requires final rules by 10/24/93, for 
electricity providers who purchase electric vehicles.

Abstract: These rules are required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 in 
order to implement statutorily-imposed alternative fueled vehicle 
acquisition requirements that become effective by operation of law on 
September 1, 1995, when model year 1996 begins. These statutory 
requirements apply to certain alternative fuel providers and some State 
government vehicle fleets. The proposed rules principally cover: (1) 
Required interpretations necessary for affected entities to determine 
whether and to what extent the statutory requirements apply; (2) 
required procedures for exemptions and administrative remedies; and (3) 
a program of marketable credits to reward those who voluntarily acquire 
vehicles in excess of mandated requirements or before the requirements 
take effect, and to allow use of such credits in order to demonstrate 
compliance with those requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/95                    60 FR 10970
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/95                    60 FR 10970
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Katz, Program Manager, Office of Alternative 
Fuels, EE-33, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6116
Fax: 202 586-1610

RIN: 1904-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________

1121. CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING CLOTHES WASHER TEST PROCEDURE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking reviews testing requirements when clothes 
washers are offered with a warm rinse lock-out design feature. DOE has 
concluded that an industry interpretation of the clothes washer test 
procedure, while inconsistent with the underlying purpose of the test 
procedure, has sufficient legal basis to necessitate an amendment of 
the test procedure in order to avoid material understatements of actual 
energy consumption.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/95                    60 FR 27442
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: P. Marc LaFrance, Program Manager, Appliance Standards 
Division, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________

1122. DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec. 123(d)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would define certain incandescent and fluorescent 
lamps--an action that would exempt them from efficiency standards 
imposed by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and relieve these product 
manufacturers from any related regulatory burden.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/94                    59 FR 49478
NPRM Comment Period End         12/12/94                    59 FR 49478
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, Program Manager, Appliance Standards 
Division, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689

RIN: 1904-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________

1123. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6861

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Will change the formula for distributing funds among the 
States under the Weatherization Program. The revised formula will 
increase equity, among the States, of funded distributions under the 
program, while preserving existing State program capabilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/95                     60 FR 4480
Interim Final Rule              06/05/95                    60 FR 29469
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Reamy, Weatherization Assistance Program, EE-532, 
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 426-1677

RIN: 1904-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________

1124.  METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES FOR LIFE CYCLE COSTING 
UNDER THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 8287 Energy Policy Act of 1992, Sec 152

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 436

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends existing procedures to clarify the 
application of the life cycle costing methodology to water conservation 
in Federal buildings. Section 152 amended the legislatively mandated 
Federal Energy Management Program to include conservation and the 
efficient use of water. This rulemaking provides Federal energy 
managers a rational economic basis for evaluation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/95                    60 FR 44286
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: K. Dean Devine, PE., Sr. Engineer (EE-92), Department 
of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Phone: 202 586-6784
Fax: 202 586-3000

RIN: 1904-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

1125.  STATE ENERGY PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6321 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In anticipation that Congress will direct the Department to 
consolidate the Institutional Conservation Program and the State Energy 
Conservation Program (and possibly other programs now operated 
separately), the Department will publish an interim final rule. The 
consolidated program will be known as the State Energy Program and will 
be based on the regulations for the State Energy Conservation Program 
(10 CFR part 420) as revised to effect the consolidation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Thomas Stapp, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, EE-531, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2096

RIN: 1904-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1126. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Marcy A. Rood (EE-33)
Phone: 202 586-8161
Fax: 202 586-1558

RIN: 1904-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________

1127. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR DISHWASHERS, CLOTHES WASHERS, 
AND CLOTHES DRYERS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/14/94                    59 FR 56423
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   04/17/95                     60 FR 5880
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: P. Marc LaFrance
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________

1128. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR LAMP BALLASTS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Revised NPRM                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Carl Adams
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

1129. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR WATER HEATERS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Revised NPRM                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Carl Adams
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________

1130. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND 
HEAT PUMPS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Edward Pollock
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________

1131. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FURNACES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Edward Pollock
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1132. FEDERAL SECTOR ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 8287 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 155

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 436

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993.

Abstract: The regulation would establish standard procedures and 
methods for use by all Federal agencies to acquire energy savings 
performance contract services. The regulation would permit Federal 
agencies to enter into contracts under which contractors would make 
investments in improving the energy efficiency of Federal facilities, 
and the savings would be split between the contractor and the Federal 
Government.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/94                    59 FR 17204
NPRM Correction                 04/22/94                    59 FR 19150
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/94                    59 FR 17204
Final Action                    04/10/95                    60 FR 18326
Final Action Effective          04/10/95                    60 FR 19343

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Joan G. Stone, Financing Specialist (EE-92), Department 
of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5772

RIN: 1904-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________

1133. RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION INCENTIVE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13317 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 1212

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1212 of the Energy Policy Act requires the Department 
of Energy (DOE) to pay, subject to the availability of appropriations, 
a production incentive to the owner or operator of a ``qualified 
renewable energy facility'' for electric energy generated by the 
facility.
The need for Federal action was established by the Act. The specific 
requirements to receive payments are to be established by DOE. The 
incentive payments to publicly owned utilities provide a complement to 
the tax credits available to privately held utilities and electric 
power generators.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/94                    59 FR 24982
Final Action                    07/19/95                    60 FR 36959

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: James Spath, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303 275-4706

RIN: 1904-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

1134.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR TELEVISION SETS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1992.

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 undergo 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 television 
sets.
Television sets were originally included in a multi-product rulemaking 
(RIN 1904-AA38).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Withdrawn                       06/23/95                    60 FR 32627

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Carl Adams, Director, Appliance Standards Division, 
Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7140

RIN: 1904-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                Prerule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1135.  POLICIES ON INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  EO 12958; 42 USC 2161; 42 USC 2162

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1045

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 16, 1995.
EO 12958 requires implementation regulation by 10/16/95

Abstract: The purpose of the proposed regulation is to disseminate the 
policies and procedures followed by the Department in implementing the 
requirements of the Atomic Energy Act for the classification and 
declassification of information. Also, the regulation implements the 
requirements of EO 12958 ``Classified National Security Information'' 
as they affect members of the public. This rule revises 10 CFR 1045.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/02/95
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Laplante, Program Manager, Department of Energy, 
Office of Declassification (NN-521), Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-4338
Fax: 301 903-1230

RIN: 1992-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1136. PERSONNEL ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 711

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David McConagha or Tom Stepan
Phone: 301 903-3463

RIN: 1992-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1137. PERSONNEL SECURITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TESTING 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2161; 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy (DOE) has established the Personnel 
Security Assurance Program (PSAP) through the publication of the 
revision to 10 CFR 710, ``Criteria and Procedures for Determining 
Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or Significant Quantities 
of Special Nuclear Material.'' The PSAP was created in order to assure 
the reliability of individuals in certain positions, defined in Section 
710.50(a), and referred to as PSAP positions for purposes of this 
proposed rule. The Department now proposes to amend this rule to 
promulgate guidelines for DOE contractors for testing for possible use 
of illegal drugs by their PSAP-cleared employees.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/91                    56 FR 10075
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/91
Final Action                    04/25/95                    60 FR 20366

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Gebrowsky, Office of Nonproliferation and National 
Security, Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-3200

RIN: 1992-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________

1138. ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ATOMIC ENERGY ACTIVITIES--LISTING 
UPDATES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2077; 42 USC 2156 to 2158; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 
2273; PL 93-438, sec 104; PL 95-91, sec 301

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending 10 CFR part 810 to 
remove Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and South Africa from the list of 
countries for which specific authorization by the Secretary of Energy 
is required before a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction can engage 
directly or indirectly in the production of special nuclear material 
outside the United States. The amendment will enable U.S. firms and 
individuals to assist civilian nuclear power reactor-related activities 
in these countries under general authorization. This will make the 
regulations consistent with U.S. foreign policy commitments and reflect 
the recent significant progress made by these four countries on matters 
related to nuclear nonproliferation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/94                    59 FR 44381
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/94
Final Action                    08/18/95                    60 FR 43002

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Zander Hollander, Export Control Specialist (NN-43), 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-2125

RIN: 1992-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1139. ENERGY BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS; ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, 
AND AUTHORITIES; RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  41 USC 601 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1023

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Update statement of Board organization, functions and 
authorities; update rules of practice for contract appeals to provide 
for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and other purposes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. Barclay Van Doren, Chairman, Board of Contract 
Appeals, Department of Energy, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Rm 1006, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-2700

RIN: 1901-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________

1140. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 23, 1991, DOE proposed to amend the procedures and 
principles to be applied in responding to requests for records under 
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 5 USC 552. The proposal updated 
names and addresses of organizational entities, and updated guidelines 
for the schedule of fees associated with processing requests. A 
proposed section on policies clarified DOE's operation of a first-in, 
first-out policy in responding to FOIA requests, and the role of the 
Office of Hearings and Appeals was clarified. The proposal also 
included a statement of DOE policy on contractor records.
On December 12, 1994, DOE adopted the contractor records policy, with 
certain modifications. DOE expects to take final action on the 
remainder of the proposal in the near future.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (Contractor Records) 12/12/94                    59 FR 63882
NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Agency Contact: Gary Stern, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Information Law, Office of GC (GC-80), Department of Energy, Office of 
General Counsel, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8618

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________

1141. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 23 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________

1142. THE OFFICE OF ENERGY RESEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2051; 42 USC 5817; 42 USC 5901 et seq; 42 USC 
7254; 42 USC 7256; 31 USC 6301 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action to be taken will improve grants administration by 
providing a more streamlined and uniform approach to post-award 
requirements, yet maintain stewardship and accountability 
responsibilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Jean A. Morrow, Grants Policy Analyst (ER-64), 
Department of Energy, Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC 20545
Phone: 301 903-2452

RIN: 1901-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

1143. 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:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To revise 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. Prior 
to the 1987 issuance of DOE Order 2100.12, the Department and its 
predecessor agencies approved such payment requests on an ad hoc basis. 
To ensure all eligible taxing jurisdictions are provided appropriate 
opportunity to comment, the revised policy is being established through 
the rulemaking process. The Department anticipates no added costs by 
issuing the revised policy as a regulation rather than as an internal 
directive revision.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Robert W. Gordon, Financial Policy Analyst, Office of 
Financial Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4860

RIN: 1901-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________

1144. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 10 CFR part 835 establishes the basic requirements for DOE 
contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure radiation protection 
of occupational workers at DOE facilities. See 58 FR 65458 (December 
14, 1993). The proposed amendment to Part 835 would include several 
items not previously covered such as sealed radioactive source 
accountability and control, and surface contamination values for 
tritium. Sealed source accountability and control requirements 
currently appear in DOE Notice 5400.9, and tritium surface 
radioactivity values in the Radiation Control (RADCON) Manual. This 
rulemaking stems from DOE's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection 
of health and safety from the nuclear and radiological hazards posed by 
these DOE facilities.
We are reviewing this action in the context of DOE's recently announced 
accelerated DOE Order Reduction Initiative. This is to ensure both 
consistency of approach and consultation with DOE stakeholders.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joel Rabovsky, Health Physicist (EH-52), Health Physics 
Programs Divisions, Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., 
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-3889

RIN: 1901-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________

1145. PRIVACY ACT--EXEMPTION OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL SYSTEM OF 
RECORDS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to exempt one system of records 
from certain subsections of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). The system 
of records is Inspection Abstract Report Files of the Office of 
Inspector General (DOE-83). These rules will enable the Office of the 
Inspector General to carry out its administrative, analytical, and 
investigatory duties and responsibilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms, Director, FOIA/Privacy Act Division, 
Office of the Executive Secretariat, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________

1146. PRIVACY ACT EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REPRISAL 
COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION SYSTEM OF RECORDS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department's Privacy Act 
Regulations 10 CFR 1008, by adding a new system of records to the list 
of systems exempted from certain provisions of the Act. The proposed 
new system of records will be titled ``Contractor Employee Reprisal 
Complaint and Investigation Files (DOE-88).'' These exemptions are 
needed to enable the Office of Contractor Employee Protection to 
perform its administrative, analytical and investigatory duties and 
responsibilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms, Director, FOIA/Privacy Act Division, 
Office of the Executive Secretariat, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1147. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 24 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________

1148. REDESIGN AND REVISION OF WHOLESALE POWER AND TRANSMISSION 
RATES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 839e

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an action by the Bonneville Power Administration 
(BPA) to redesign and revise its wholesale power and transmission 
rates. The principal purposes of this action would be to allow BPA to 
recover sufficient revenues to timely meet its repayment and other cost 
recovery obligations, to be a reliable and competitive power supplier, 
to send appropriate price signals to customers, and to otherwise meet 
BPA ratemaking standards set forth in various statutes.

Timetable:

Transmission Rates  Notice of Intent to Revise Rates 12/28/94 (59 FR 
66946)  NPRM 02/14/95 (60 FR 8505)  Draft Record of Decision 03/00/
96  Final Record of Decision 04/00/96

Wholesale Power Rates  Notice of Intent to Revise Rates 12/28/94 (59 FR 
66947)  NPRM 02/14/95 (60 FR 8496)  Draft Record of Decision 03/00/
96  Final Record of Decision 04/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On February 14, 1995, BPA also proposed 
comparable transmission terms and conditions (60 FR 8511).
This action would have been excluded from the regulatory agenda since 
it is being undertaken in accordance with the formal ratemaking 
provisions of section 7(i) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power 
Planning and Conservation Act (16 USC 839e(i)). This action is being 
included, however, in order to provide the public with the fullest 
notice of DOE's rulemaking activities.
For these ratemakings, BPA's final action is characterized as the 
``final proposal,'' reflected in a final record of decision filed, 
together with the record, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
for confirmation and approval.

Agency Contact: Randy Roach, Attorney/Legal Services, Department of 
Energy, Bonneville Power Administration - APR, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, 
OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-4201

RIN: 1901-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1149. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PERMITS AND REPORTS; APPLICATIONS; 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 205

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell
Phone: 202 586-9624

RIN: 1901-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

1150. ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY STANDARDS AT NUCLEAR WEAPONS 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/94                    59 FR 44139


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Smith
Phone: 301 903-4669

RIN: 1901-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1151. STANDARD CONTRACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL AND/
OR HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 961

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David Zabransky
Phone: 202 586-9198

RIN: 1901-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________

1152. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE 
URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/89                    54 FR 29732


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Loretta Fahy
Phone: 301 903-3895
Fax: 301 903-3877

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________

1153. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 604

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Wolfe
Phone: 202 586-5462
Fax: 202 586-0019
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1154. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO IMPORTS 
AND EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717b

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 590

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To review the administrative procedure regulations contained 
in 10 CFR part 590 in order to determine any amendments needed to the 
regulations in light of the amendment to the Natural Gas Act of 1938 
made by section 201 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Section 201 
deemed in the public interest, and required DOE to grant, most natural 
gas import and export applications for which DOE previously had made a 
public interest determination.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/23/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clifford P. Tomaszewski, Director, Office of Natural 
Gas (FE-50), Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9482

RIN: 1901-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

1155. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT: PHASE II

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 830

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make additions to DOE's requirements 
concerning DOE contractor and subcontractor activities for ensuring 
nuclear safety at DOE facilities. These additional rulemaking 
requirements include nuclear facility design criteria, natural 
phenomenon hazards, fire protection, and criticality safety.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 1901-AA34       09/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Black, Director, Office of Nuclear Safety 
Policy and Standards (EH-31), Office of Environment, Department of 
Energy, Washington, DC. 20585
Phone: 301 903-3465

RIN: 1901-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________

1156. ENERGY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-486, sec 114 Energy Policy Act of 1992

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1993.
Section 114 of PL 102-486 requires final regulations to be adopted by 
10/24/93.

Abstract: Section 114 of PL 102-486 requires the Administrator of 
Western Area Power Administration (Western) to revise existing 
guidelines. New regulations, to be in place by 10/24/93, require each 
customer purchasing energy under a long-term firm power service 
contract with Western to implement integrated resource planning (IRP) 
by 10/24/95. Western's proposed rule does not consider alternatives to 
IRP, due to statutory mandate, although alternatives are being 
evaluated in the draft EIS. As part of the same rulemaking, where 
permitted by law, Western proposes to extend a major portion of long-
term firm power sold to existing customers pursuant to contracts 
expiring over the next several years. Extensions of resource 
commitments will provide long-term resource stability necessary for 
effective IRP. Western is evaluating alternative lengths of contract 
extensions and amounts of resource commitments in the draft EIS, as 
well as a no-action alternative of using existing marketing criteria 
allocation processes for contract and resource extensions. Costs of 
compliance with these rules may be considerable, but utilities that 
have developed IRP have found the resulting benefits outweigh the 
expense.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/10/94                    59 FR 40543
Final Action                    10/20/95                    60 FR 54151

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $270,000; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$50,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1993

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Analysis:  Draft EIS 03/31/94 (59 FR 15198)

Agency Contact: Robert C. Fullerton, Director, Division of Marketing & 
Rates, Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy, 1627 
Cole Boulevard, P.O. Box 3402, Golden, CO 80401-3398
Phone: 303 275-1610

RIN: 1901-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________

1157. PRIVACY ACT--EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS 
OF RECORDS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department's Privacy Act 
regulations, 10 CFR Part 1008, by adding two systems or records to the 
list of systems exempted from certain provisions of the Act. The two 
systems are Counterintelligence Administrative and Analytical Records 
and Reports (DOE-81) and Counterintelligence Investigative Records 
(DOE-84). These exemptions are needed to enable the Office of 
Counterintelligence to perform its administrative, analytical, and 
investigatory duties and responsibilities. These duties and 
responsibilities are carried out pursuant to Executive Order 12333, 
``Department of Energy Procedures for Intelligence Activities,'' and 
DOE Order 5670.3, ``Counterintelligence Program.''

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/94                    59 FR 46522
Final Action                    07/12/95                    60 FR 35835

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms, Director, FOIA/Privacy Act Division, 
Office of the Executive Secretariat, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________

1158. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2011 to 2297g-4

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will describe the requirements for managing the 
different waste types resulting from DOE operations and activities and 
for performing related waste management functions of characterization, 
packaging and transportation, treatment, storage and disposal. Specific 
waste types covered are high-level waste, transuranic waste, low-level 
waste, mill tailings, mixed waste, hazardous waste, and sanitary waste.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will not apply to DOE management of 
commercially generated spent nuclear fuel (except where such fuel is 
owned or in possession of DOE for R&D and other special purposes) or to 
geologic disposal of spent nuclear fuel or high-level waste.
Also, this rule does not apply to waste disposed in situ, or to media 
excavated, treated, and disposed of in the location from which it was 
removed. Facilities or activities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission are not covered by this rule.

Agency Contact: Michael Kleinrock, Director, Office of Environmental 
Activities, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0338

RIN: 1901-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1159. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; 
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 109

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updates the Property Management Regulations regarding 
management of the Department's personal property. DOE Property 
Management Regulations will be updated to incorporate recently 
developed policy in the areas of High Risk personal property, math and 
science equipment gifts program and the transfer of personal property 
identified for economic development near DOE sites that are being 
reconfigured or closed. Revision also includes coverage on contractor 
self-assessment program, and expanded duties of the Organizational 
Property Management Officers. Many of these changes are a result of 
Contract Reform, streamlining and reinvention initiatives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia Harman, Supply Management Representative, 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1435
Fax: 202 586-9356

RIN: 1991-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________

1160. DEAR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLAUSES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises selected financial management clauses and 
clarifies language in existing clauses. It will strengthen M&O 
contractor financial management and make the regulation easier to 
understand.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

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-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________

1161.  DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 909.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the current regulation at 10 CFR 1035 and 
recodifies the regulation at 48 CFR Part 909 to revise and streamline 
procedures for debarment and suspension of DOE procurement contracts. 
The rule also amends 10 CFR 1036 which governs DOE nonprocurement and 
grants program to provide consistency between DOE and E.O. 12689 
regarding a contractor or awardee debarred or suspended by one Federal 
agency shall also be debarred or suspended from contracting with or 
receiving awards from all other agencies.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

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-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________

1162.  DEAR: REGULATORY REINVENTION-PHASE III

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 4861(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 901 to 971

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action represents the third phase of DOE's effort to 
reinvent existing regulatory material. It will eliminate unnecessary 
material; streamline operations; reduce constraints, prescriptive 
requirements and administrative processes; and make requirements 
outcome rather than process oriented.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Kevin Smith, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8189
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________

1163.  REVISIONS TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its regulation to 
conform the DOE's Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) policy to 
the extent practical to the Governmentwide requirements of the FAR and 
OEPP policy letter 89-1.
Public Laws 93-577 and 93-275 establish unique requirements regarding 
the Department's OCI practices preventing DOE from simply following the 
FAR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Robert Webb, Department of Energy, Office of 
Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________

1164.  FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT IMPLEMENTATION

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355; 42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(a)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 901 to 971

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Department of Energy Acquisition 
Regulation to conform with the FAR changes which resulted from the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Robert Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________

1165.  CONTRACT REFORM

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 25 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1991-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1166. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTORS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  PL 101-189, sec 3133; 42 USC 7256(a); PL 103-160, sec 
3160

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 101-189 amended the Stevenson-Wydler Technology 
Innovation Act to include DOE management and operating laboratories. 
Subsequently, PL 103-160 expanded the definition of a laboratory to 
include DOE Weapon Production Facilities. DOE will need to amend DEAR 
970 to standardize the implementation of its technology transfer 
program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/95                    60 FR 27069
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Howard K. Mitchell, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8190

RIN: 1991-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________

1167. AMENDMENT TO WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT DOE SITES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2012 et seq, Atomic Energy Act of 1954

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 707

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Department's rule governing the 
use of illegal drugs at DOE sites to ensure that substance abuse 
programs include provisions that also address misuse and abuse of 
alcohol. DOE expects to mitigate the potential for harm to the 
environment and to the public health and safety at DOE sites by 
contractor employees and other individuals performing health or safety 
sensitive functions. Cost incurred will affect primarily cost 
reimbursement type contracts for managing, operating, constructing, and 
servicing DOE facilities and certain other on-site contractors and 
subcontractors.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/22/92                    57 FR 32664
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/92                    57 FR 32664
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Juanita E. Smith, Special Assistant, Substance Abuse, 
HR-524, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
Management, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9033

RIN: 1991-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________

1168. LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING COST PROHIBITION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7256A

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The existing Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation will 
be amended to preclude any misunderstandings between the Department and 
its contractors regarding the allowability of costs related to 
legislative lobbying.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/94                    59 FR 52505
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Michel L. Righi, Procurement Analyst (HR-521.1), 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8175

RIN: 1991-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________

1169. COMPETITION FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revise policy to place greater emphasis on competition for 
management and operating contracts. This action is part of the 
Department's Contract Reform initiative.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Connie Fournier, Procurement Analyst (HR-51), 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8245
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________

1170. LIMITS ON PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN DOE RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13525 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 2306

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To develop guidelines to implement section 2306 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992. Section 2306 imposes eligibility requirements for 
financial assistance awards under titles XX through XXIII of the Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/95                    60 FR 10296
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert C. Marlay, Director, Office of Science Policy, 
(PO-81), Department of Energy, Departmental and Others, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3900

RIN: 1991-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________

1171. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RULES STREAMLINING AND SIMPLIFYING 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 42 USC 7256

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will modify the provisions in 10 CFR 600, 
subparts A and C, to streamline and simplify DOE internal procedures. 
This action is responsive to Executive Order 12861, ``Elimination of 
One-Half of Executive Branch Internal Regulations.''

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/95                    60 FR 40323
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryln Seckinger, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

RIN: 1991-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1172. DEAR: SECURITY PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 904; 48 CFR 952

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Robert Webb
Phone: 202 586-8247

RIN: 1991-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________

1173. DEAR: AMENDMENT TO WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT DOE 
SITES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 923.5; 48 CFR 970.2305

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Richard Langston
Phone: 202 586-8247

RIN: 1991-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________

1174. DEAR: REVIEW OF M&O CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 944; 48 CFR 970

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: P. Devers Weaver
Phone: 202 586-8250

RIN: 1991-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________

1175.  SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c); PL 102-486

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 919; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the Department's regulations regarding 
requirements associated with subcontracting plans and goals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gwendolyn Cowan, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8159

RIN: 1991-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1176. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (COMMON RULE)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  EO 12689

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1035; 10 CFR 1036

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This conforms procurement debarment procedures and 
nonprocurement debarment procedures to have reciprocal Governmentwide 
effect.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
Final Action                    06/26/95                    60 FR 33037
Final Action Effective          08/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

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-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________

1177. ACQUISITION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES BY CONTRACT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 939; 48 CFR 970.39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides procedures governing acquisition of Federal 
information processing resources by contract.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/93                    58 FR 63556
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/94
Final Action                    08/04/94                    60 FR 39871
Final Action Effective          09/04/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: P. Devers Weaver, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8250

RIN: 1991-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________

1178. DEAR: RECOVERED/RECYCLED MATERIALS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 42 USC 486(c); 42 USC 6962

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is required by section 6002 of the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act, Executive Order 12873 entitled ``Federal 
Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste Prevention,'' and other authority. 
This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation 
to provide for the use of recovered/recycled materials by DOE 
management and operating contractors.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/95                     60 FR 2727
Final Action                    09/13/95                    60 FR 47491
Final Action Effective          10/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: P. Devers Weaver, Procurement Policy Division, 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8250

RIN: 1991-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________

1179. PROCUREMENT SET-ASIDES FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND OTHERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-486, sec 3021 The Energy Policy Act of 1992

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 926; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 3021 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires agency 
heads to provide for set aside award preferences for (1) small and 
disadvantaged businesses, (2) historically black colleges and 
universities, and (3) colleges and universities with 20 percent or more 
Hispanic or Native American students.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/94                    59 FR 35294
Final Action                    05/05/95                    60 FR 22298

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst (HR-521.1), 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8264
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________

1180. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID AND PROPOSAL COSTS 
AND TRAVEL COST GUIDELINES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 915; 48 CFR 931; 48 CFR 942; 48 CFR 951; 48 CFR 
952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action would make amendments to the Department of Energy 
Acquisition Regulation to provide guidance to contractors regarding the 
allowability of independent research and development/bid and proposal 
and travel costs. It results from the recodification of cost accounting 
standards into Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/94                    59 FR 54421
Final Action                    06/07/95                    60 FR 30002

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Terrence D. Sheppard, Procurement Analyst, Department 
of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8174

RIN: 1991-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________

1181. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS WITH 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 42 USC 7256

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will modify the provisions in 10 CFR 600 
dealing with educational institutions, hospitals and other nonprofit 
organizations to reflect changes made to the recently revised OMB 
Circular A-110.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/21/94                    59 FR 53260
Final Action                    10/21/94                    59 FR 53260
Final Action Effective          12/21/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cherrie Seckinger, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

RIN: 1991-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________

1182. REVISION TO A-102 COMMON RULE TO RAISE THRESHOLD FOR 
SIMPLIFIED SMALL PURCHASES UNDER GRANTS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600.436

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed amendment to the common grant rules for State and 
local Governments, to increase the small purchase threshold under 
grants to $100,000.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53706
Final Action                    03/24/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Cherlyn Seckinger, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

RIN: 1991-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________

1183. DEAR: REGULATORY REDUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 901 to 971

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation is being 
reduced pursuant to requirements of Executive Order 12861, Elimination 
of One-Half of Executive Branch Internal Regulations. The DEAR 
provisions proposed for deletion include material that is for 
informational purposes only and nonregulatory in nature; recommended 
internal guidance; regulations that constrain the Department's 
procuring activities; internal nonregulatory procedures; coverage that 
is more restrictive than the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); and 
coverage that is repetitive of the FAR or other regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/95                    60 FR 30258
Final Action                    09/02/95                    60 FR 47304

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith, Procurement Analyst (HR-521), 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8189

RIN: 1991-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________

1184. CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING THRESHOLD AND DETERMINATION AND 
FINDINGS FOR USE OF COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 915; 48 CFR 916; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To conform regulations with Federal Acquisition Act, DOE is 
raising the threshold for certification of cost or pricing data from 
$100,000 to $500,000 and deleting the requirement for a determination 
and findings when a cost reimbursement contract is contemplated.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/10/95                    60 FR 18030
Final Action                    10/10/95                    60 FR 52632

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Terry Sheppard, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8174

RIN: 1991-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________

1185. ACQUISITION REGULATION: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND 
OPERATING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the Department of Energy (DOE) Acquisition 
Regulation provisions applicable to subcontracting by management and 
operating (M&O) contractors. The rule provides for greater reliance on 
commercial-like subcontracting objectives, expectations, and standards; 
eliminates the so-called ``Federal norm'' that, in effect, required 
DOE's M&Os to follow certain Federal-oriented prescribed procedures in 
their award of subcontracts; and eliminates the reference concerning 
General Accounting Office protest jurisdiction over such subcontract 
awards.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11646
Final Action                    09/26/95                    60 FR 49512
Final Action Effective          10/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: James Cavanagh (HR 525.1), Supervisory Procurement 
Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
Management
Phone: 202 586-8257

RIN: 1991-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________

1186. FEE POLICY FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 915; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revise current fee policy that applies to nonprofit 
organizations to reflect the added risks those institutions will bear 
when the Department's Contract Reform Initiative is implemented.
A schedule for this action currently is being developed as part of the 
implementation of the Department's Contract Reform Initiative.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1991-AB28       08/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Michael 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-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________

1187. DEAR: FINES AND PENALTIES, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND THIRD 
PARTY LIABILITY

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254; 42 USC 420; 42 USC 7256a

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 950; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise current regulations regarding cost 
allowability of fines and penalties, third party liabilities, and 
damage or loss of Government property to reflect the Department's 
contract reform initiatives to increase contractor accountability. This 
action would also establish new provisions on preexisting conditions 
and whistleblower actions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1991-AB28       08/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Laura Fullerton, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1900

RIN: 1991-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1188. PATENT WAIVER REGULATION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2182; 42 USC 5908; PL 99-661

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 784

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation provides procedures and standards for 
obtaining a waiver of the Government's rights in inventions made under 
DOE research and development contracts with entities that are not small 
businesses or nonprofit institutions, and terms and conditions of such 
waivers. Currently, DOE waiver policy is provided in DOE Procurement 
Regulations (41 CFR 9-9.109-6). This regulation places DOE patent 
waiver policy in Title 10 of the CFR and also provides updates, 
revisions and clarifications to waiver policy as contained in 41 CFR 9-
9.109-6.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Michael P. Hoffman, Patent Attorney (GC-62), Department 
of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3441

RIN: 1990-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________

1189. PAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES OF PERSONS WHO ARE NOT GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1060

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation needs to be revised to reflect the delegation 
of authority from the Office of Personnel Management to pay travel 
expenses of certain job applicants in traveling to preemployment 
interviews required by the Department.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Deputy Assistant General for 
Standards of Conduct, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 
1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________

1190. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Deputy Assistant General Counsel 
for Standards of Conduct, Department of Energy, Office of General 
Counsel, 1000 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1191.  REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 210; 10 CFR 211; 10 CFR 212; 10 CFR 303; 10 CFR 
305; 10 CFR 459; 10 CFR 465; 10 CFR 730; 10 CFR 761; 10 CFR 763; 10 CFR 
790; 10 CFR 791; 10 CFR 792; 10 CFR 794

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In connection with the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the Department of Energy is engaged in a continuing and 
comprehensive review of its regulatory program. As part of that in 
depth review, the Department is removing from Title 10 of the CFR 
regulations for which statutory authority has expired or been 
superseded by subsequent legislation, as well as regulations governing 
nonfunctioning and unfunded programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/22/95                    60 FR 49195

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., Director, Rulemaking Support (GC-
75), Office of the General Counsel, Department of Energy, Office of 
General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2902

RIN: 1990-AA22
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