[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                             


  



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing 
its October 1996 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 further information on the regulatory 
agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078, 
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, 
(202) 586-8145.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 15, 1996. They are 
divided into categories, first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: Prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

    For this edition of the Department of Energy'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 September 20, 1996.

Robert R. Nordhaus,

General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1097        Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers.......................................    1904-AA67 
1098        Determination for Electric Distribution Transformers..................................    1904-AA85 
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1099        Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53 
1100        Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential                       
            Buildings.............................................................................    1904-AA69 
1101        Test Procedures and Certification Requirements for Certain Plumbing Fixtures; and                   
            Certification Requirements for Residential Appliances.................................    1904-AA71 
1102        Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts.........................................    1904-AA75 
1103        Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters.........................................    1904-AA76 
1104        Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test                   
            Procedures, Labeling, and Certification Requirements for Electric Motors..............    1904-AA82 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1105        Energy Efficiency Standards and Determinations for High Priority Appliances and                     
            Equipment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 21)......................................................    1904-AA38 
1106        Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid Electric                
            Vehicles..............................................................................    1904-AA40 
1107        Test Procedures for Furnaces/Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters--             
            Amendment.............................................................................    1904-AA45 
1108        Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers....    1904-AA47 
1109        Test Procedures for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwaves..............................    1904-AA52 
1110        Test Procedures for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector Lamps......................    1904-AA61 
1111        State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66 
1112        Clothes Washer Test Procedure Amendments..............................................    1904-AA68 
1113        State Energy Program..................................................................    1904-AA81 
1114        Energy Efficiency Standards for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwave Ovens.............    1904-AA84 
1115        Test Procedures for Water Heaters--Amendment..........................................   1904-AA88  
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1116        Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments...............    1904-AA46 
1117        Private/Local Alternative Fuels Fleet Program.........................................    1904-AA72 
1118        National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74 
1119        Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps...............    1904-AA77 
1120        Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Mobile Home Furnaces.........    1904-AA78 
1121        Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86 
1122        Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87 
1123        Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................    1904-AA89 
1124        Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment.............    1904-AA90 
1125        Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91 
1126        Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps....................    1904-AA92 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
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1127        Alternative Fuel Provider Vehicle Acquisition Mandate, State Fleet Mandate, and the                 
            Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credit Program...............................................    1904-AA64 
1128        Methodology and Procedures for Life Cycle Costing Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992.    1904-AA80 
1129        Procedures for Consideration of New or Revised Conservation Standards for Consumer                  
            Products..............................................................................    1904-AA83 
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1130        Personnel Assurance Program...........................................................    1992-AA14 
1131        Information Classification............................................................    1992-AA21 
1132        General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified                
            Matters or Special Nuclear Material...................................................    1992-AA22 
1133        Physical Security Interests...........................................................    1992-AA23 
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1134        Energy Board of Contract Appeals; Organization, Functions, and Authorities; Rules of                
            Practice..............................................................................    1901-AA30 
1135        Freedom of Information................................................................    1901-AA32 
1136        The Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program............................    1901-AA54 
1137        Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes.....................................    1901-AA58 
1138        Occupational Radiation Protection--Amendment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 22)...................    1901-AA59 
1139        Privacy Act Exemption of Certain Contractor Employee Reprisal Complaint and                         
            Investigation System of Records.......................................................    1901-AA66 
1140        General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository.......    1901-AA72 
1141        Allocation of Canadian Entitlement to Mid-Columbia Project Owners.....................   1901-AA73  
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1142        Nuclear Safety Management (Reg Plan Seq. No. 23)......................................    1901-AA34 
1143        Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 24).........    1901-AA38 

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1144        Amendments to NEPA Regulations........................................................   1901-AA74  
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1145        Electric Power System Permits and Reports; Applications; Administrative Procedures and              
            Sanctions.............................................................................    1901-AA19 
1146        Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities................    1901-AA44 
1147        Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings                   
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................    1901-AA57 
1148        Privacy Act--Exemption of an Inspector General System of Records......................    1901-AA62 
1149        Privacy Act System of Records Update..................................................    1901-AA69 
1150        Environmental Management Financial Assistance Program.................................    1901-AA71 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1151        Standard Contract for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive              
            Waste.................................................................................    1901-AA49 
1152        Redesign and Revision of Wholesale Power and Transmission Rates.......................    1901-AA64 
1153        Amendments to NEPA Regulations........................................................    1901-AA67 
1154        Privacy Act System of Records Amendment for Employee Assistance Program...............    1901-AA70 
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                      Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1155        DEAR: Financial Management Clauses....................................................    1991-AB02 
1156        Revisions to Organizational Conflicts of Interest.....................................    1991-AB26 
1157        FASA 1994, Sections 2051, 2151, and 2192..............................................    1991-AB29 
1158        Security, Counterintelligence, and Options............................................    1991-AB30 
1159        FARA, DOE Certification Requirements..................................................    1991-AB31 
1160        Fee Policy............................................................................    1991-AB32 
1161        DEAR Amendment for Rights in Data.....................................................    1991-AB33 
1162        DEAR: Technical Amendment.............................................................    1991-AB34 
1163        DEAR: Implementation of FASA and FARA Statutes........................................    1991-AB35 
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1164        Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; Miscellaneous Personal Property.    1991-AA28 
1165        Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites..........................    1991-AA90 
1166        Competition for Management and Operating Contracts....................................    1991-AB09 
1167        Contract Reform (Reg Plan Seq. No. 25)................................................   1991-AB28  
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1168        DEAR: Security Procedures.............................................................    1991-AA86 
1169        DEAR: Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites....................    1991-AA97 
1170        DEAR: Review of M&O Contractor Purchasing Systems.....................................    1991-AB07 
1171        Small Business Subcontracting Program.................................................    1991-AB17 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1172        Debarment and Suspension..............................................................    1991-AB24 
1173        DEAR: Regulatory Reinvention-Phase III................................................    1991-AB25 
1174        Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act Implementation...................................    1991-AB27 
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                                 Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1175        Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees................    1990-AA15 
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1176        Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19 
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Completed Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1177        Patent Waiver Regulation..............................................................    1990-AA02 
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1097. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES WASHERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 14, 1996.

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 rulemaking reviews the energy conservation standards for clothes 
washers in order to determine whether the standard levels need to be 
amended. This is the second reanalysis for clothes washers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/14/94                    59 FR 56423

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ANPRM Comment Period Extended   04/17/95                     60 FR 5880
Screening Workshop              11/00/96
Supplemental ANPRM              04/00/97
Impact Workshop                 06/00/97
NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: The action is included in Regulatory Plan 1904-
AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register.

Agency Contact: P. Marc LaFrance, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423

RIN: 1904-AA67
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1098.  DETERMINATION FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995.
Determination Notice

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992, requires the Department to 
prescribe testing requirements for electric distribution transformers 
for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation 
standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, 
and would result in significant energy savings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Workshop                        01/00/97
Determination Notice            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action is included in Regulatory Plan 
entry 1904-AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: Ingrid Watson, Program Manager, 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-AA85
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1099. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW RISE 
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, as amended, 
sec 305(a)

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                            10/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209

RIN: 1904-AA53
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1100. ENERGY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH RISE 
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, as amended, 
sec 305(a)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 434; 10 CFR 435 subpart A

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.
This action will remove and reserve Subpart A of Part 435, and add a 
new part, Part 434.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40882
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald B. Majette, Program Manager, 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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1101. TEST PROCEDURES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN 
PLUMBING 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 statutory plumbing 
requirements into the Code of Federal Regulations, propose provisions 
to supplement the statutory requirements to facilitate the monitoring 
and administration of compliance for plumbing products, and propose 
amendments to clarify the existing certification and enforcement 
requirements for all covered residential appliances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Hui, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9145
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA71
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1102. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR LAMP BALLASTS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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, January 1, 1992.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to 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 fluorescent 
lamp ballasts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Impact Workshop                 12/00/96
Reissue NPRM                    09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This action is included in Regulatory Plan 
entry 1904-AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 1904-AA75
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1103. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR WATER HEATERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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, 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 electric 
water heaters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Screening Workshop              05/00/97
Notice of Availability          09/00/97
Impact Workshop                 11/00/97
Reissue NPRM                    06/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This action is included in Regulatory Plan 
entry 1904-AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: Byran Berringer, Program Manager, 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-AA76

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1104. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 
EQUIPMENT: TEST PROCEDURES, LABELING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 
ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6311 to 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1997.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended, 
establishes energy efficiency standards for commercial and industrial 
electric motors, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for 
such equipment. The Department proposes to create a new part (10 CFR 
Part 431) in the Code of Federal Regulations. This action will 
establish procedures for energy efficiency testing, labeling, and 
certification requirements for certain commercial and industrial 
electric motors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba, Energy Technology Program Specialist, 
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-43, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA82
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1105. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AND DETERMINATIONS FOR HIGH PRIORITY 
APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 21 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA38
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1106. 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                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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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1107. TEST PROCEDURES FOR FURNACES/BOILERS, VENTED HOME HEATING 
EQUIPMENT, AND POOL HEATERS--AMENDMENT

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 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 received, DOE 
has decided to eliminate the new energy descriptors and to issue a 
final rule based on the existing energy descriptor.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/93                    58 FR 44583

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NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/95                     60 FR 4348
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Leader, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585-0103
Phone: 202 586-9138

RIN: 1904-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1108. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATORS, REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZERS, AND FREEZERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
NPRM                            07/20/95                    60 FR 37338
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This action is included in Regulatory Plan 
entry 1904-AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: Mike Raymond, Program Manager, 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-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




1109. TEST PROCEDURES FOR KITCHEN RANGES, OVENS AND MICROWAVES

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: In accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act as 
amended, the test procedures are being revised. The revision will 
include the constant for annual cooking energy and incorporation by 
reference of test procedures adopted by the International 
Electrotechnical Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15330
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ingrid Watson, Program Manager, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1110. TEST PROCEDURES FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR 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: 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/12/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1904-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




1111. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13235 Energy Policy Act of 1992, sec 409

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue 
regulations

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establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under this Program 
DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects in DOE-
approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and 
alternative fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated 
State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs 
will now be a part of the state grant special projects. The next action 
will be a cancellation notice of any separate state grant program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Marcy A. Rood (EE-34), Program Manager, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8161
Fax: 202 586-1558
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




1112. CLOTHES WASHER TEST PROCEDURE 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: Temperature Selection Lockout Issue: Test procedure requires 
revision to address the issue of temperature selections which are not 
offered (locked out) of the normal cycle. Clothes washers being sold 
with these features understate estimated energy consumption. 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.
General Test Procedure Revision: The test procedure is being updated to 
incorporate waivers regarding water heating clothes washers and to 
address the testing of innovative clothes washers (i.e. high spin speed 
and automatic water fill). In addition, a future test procedure 
proposed by AHAM to be effective when the next clothes washer standard 
goes into effect, is being considered. The significant impact of this 
test procedure is to update consumer usage habits which will result in 
approximately a 30 percent reduction in energy use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/95                    60 FR 27442
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: P. Marc LaFrance, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423

RIN: 1904-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




1113. 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: This action is in response to instructions from the Congress 
to consolidate the Institutional Conservation Program and the State 
Energy Conservation Program. 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              07/08/96                    61 FR 35890
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Thomas Stapp, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, EE-44, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2096
Fax: 202 586-7848

RIN: 1904-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




1114.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR KITCHEN RANGES, OVENS AND 
MICROWAVE OVENS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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, January 1, 1992.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, 
establishes initial energy efficiency standards levels for most types 
of major residential appliances and generally requires the Department 
to determine whether the extant standards for a covered product should 
be amended.
This action reviews the statutory standards for kitchen ranges, ovens, 
and microwave ovens to determine whether the standard needs to be 
amended. This is the first reanalysis of the standard levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/93                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

[[Page 62469]]

Additional Information: This action is included in Regulatory Plan 
entry 1904-AA38, which appears elsewhere in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 1904-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




1115.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR WATER HEATERS--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 are being revised. 
Rulemaking issues include: inclusion of electric instantaneous water 
heaters and storage water heaters with less than 20 gallons volume and 
revision of the first hour rating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15330
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/95
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action was separated from RIN 1904-AA52.

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1116. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond
Phone: 202 586-9611
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1117. PRIVATE/LOCAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS FLEET PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/07/96                    61 FR 41032


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: David Rodgers
Phone: 202 586-7182
Fax: 202 586-1610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1118. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 437

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37949
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Reese
Phone: 202 586-7819

RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




1119. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT 
PUMPS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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
Screening Workshop              00/00/00
Supplemental ANPRM              00/00/00
Workshop(Impact)                00/00/00
NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond
Phone: 202 586-9611

RIN: 1904-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




1120. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND MOBILE 
HOME FURNACES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or

[[Page 62470]]

duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri
Phone: 202 586-9138

RIN: 1904-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




1121.  DETERMINATION FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE 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 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995.
Determination Notice

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992, requires the Department to 
prescribe test procedures and efficiency standards for high intensity 
discharge lamps for which the Secretary makes a determination that 
energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and 
economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1122.  DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995.
Determination Notice

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to 
prescribe test procedures for small electric motors for which the 
Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards 
would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would 
result in significant energy savings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Raba, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




1123.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND 
DISHWASHERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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, May 14, 1996.

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified. The standards rulemakings have been categorized as high, 
medium, or low priority. These products are low priority. Low priority 
products will receive minimal attention during the next two fiscal 
years. Work will be limited to basic technology investigation and 
monitoring of voluntary programs.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This action was separated from RIN 1904-AA67.

Agency Contact: Marc LaFrance, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




1124.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT 
HEATING EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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, January 1, 1992.

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified. The standards rulemakings have been categorized as high, 
medium, or low priority. These products are low priority. Low priority 
products will receive minimal attention during the next two fiscal 
years. Work will be limited to basic technology investigation and 
monitoring of voluntary programs.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This action was separated from RIN 1904-AA38.

[[Page 62471]]

Agency Contact: Bill Hui, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9145
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1125.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6313

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1999.

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified. The standards rulemakings have been categorized as high, 
medium, and low priority. These products are low priority. Low priority 
products will receive minimal attention during the next two fiscal 
years. Work will be limited to basic technology investigation and 
monitoring of voluntary programs.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Raba, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




1126.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND 
INCANDESCENT LAMPS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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 15, 1998.

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified. The standards rulemakings have been categorized as high, 
medium, or low priority. These products are low priority. Low priority 
products will receive minimal attention during the next two fiscal 
years. Work will be limited to basic technology investigation and 
monitoring of voluntary programs.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1127. 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.
The final rules, published March 14, 1996, include a 1 year delay of 
requirements to September 1, 1996, when model year 1996 begins.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/95                    60 FR 10970
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/95
Final Action                    03/14/96                    61 FR 10622
Final Action Effective          04/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: The program will require acquisitions starting 
with model-year 1997, which begins September 1, 1996. All percentage 
requirements will also be delayed 1 model-year.

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Katz, Program Manager, Office of Alternative

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Fuels, EE-34, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6116
Fax: 202 586-1610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1128. 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                    06/25/96                    61 FR 32647

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ted Collins, Energy Technology Specialist, Department 
of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Phone: 202 586-8017
Fax: 702 586-3000

RIN: 1904-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________




1129.  PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR REVISED 
CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 6291 to 6309

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In September 1995, the Department initiated an appliance 
standards process improvement effort. To assist the Department in this 
effort, a group of interested parties representing conservation groups, 
manufacturers, trade associations, state agencies, and utilities were 
asked to provide critical review and guidance in structuring the 
improvement process. Using their expertise and experience with 
standards development, essential issues were discussed in a series of 
preliminary meetings, in-depth interviews, and a public workshop.
On July 15, 1996, the Department published a final rule establishing 
procedures, interpretations, and policies that will guide the 
Department in its efforts to proceed expeditiously with new standards. 
The publication of this procedural rule is an important step in 
institutionalizing the procedural improvement effort. The key elements 
of the procedural rule include: providing for early input from 
stakeholders, increasing the predictability of the rulemaking 
timetable, increasing use of outside technical expertise, eliminating 
problematic design options early in the process, fully considering non-
regulatory approaches, conducting thorough analyses of impacts, using 
more transparent and robust analytical methods, articulating policies 
to guide selection of standards, supporting efforts to build consensus 
on standards, reducing the time and cost of developing standards, and 
establishment of an advisory committee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/15/96                    61 FR 36974
Final Action Effective          08/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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1130. PERSONNEL ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 711

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy (DOE) conducts a Personnel Assurance 
Program (PAP) under DOE Order 452.2, ``Safety of Nuclear Explosive 
Operations'', and DOE-STD-3016.96, ``Personnel Assurance Program.'' The 
PAP was created in order to assure the reliability and safety of 
individuals in certain critical positions and is a part of the DOE 
nuclear weapons and explosives safety program. To further minimize the 
potential risks to personnel, public health and safety, and national 
security, the Department now proposes this rule which describes the PAP 
and provides for testing for alcohol under certain circumstances and 
for possible use of illegal drugs by DOE Federal and contractor 
employees requiring PAP certification or recertification. The DOE 
employees under the PAP are part of the DOE Drug-Free Workplace Program 
(DOE 3792.3). The DOE contractors under the PAP are a part of the 
Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE facilities (10 CFR 707).

[[Page 62473]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David McConagha, Defense Programs, Department of 
Energy, Washington, DC 20545
Phone: 301 903-3463 Tom Stepan, Defense Programs, Department of Energy, 
Washington, DC 20545
Phone: 301 903-3463

RIN: 1992-AA14
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1131. 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: This regulation establishes the policies and procedures which 
implement requirements of the Atomic Energy Act for the classification 
and declassification of information as Restricted Data and Formerly 
Restricted Data and which implement the requirements of EO 12958 
concerning Classified National Security Information that directly 
affect the public. This regulation prescribes procedures to be used by 
all Agencies in dealing with Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted 
Data, and describes how members of the public may request DOE National 
Security Information and appeal DOE classification decisions regarding 
such requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet O'Connell, Secrity Specialist, Department of 
Energy, Office of Declassification (NN-521), Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-1113
Fax: 301 903-1230

RIN: 1992-AA21
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1132.  GENERAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING 
ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTERS OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12968; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 710 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 10 CFR part 710, which stipulates DOE access authorization 
``due process'' procedures, will be revised to comply with Section 
5.2(a) of EO 12968. This section requires three decision levels in the 
process of determining whether an individual's access to classified 
matter will be denied or revoked, with the final decision being made by 
a three member high level appeal panel. While the DOE decision 
structure will be revised, the DOE will continue to offer the 
individual the right to a hearing before a hearing officer in such 
cases. These revisions are not expected to significantly impact the 
costs, time intervals, or risks associated with DOE's administrative 
review process. There are no alternatives to the Department for 
assuring full compliance with the new requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Dalinsky, Personnel Security Specialist, Office 
of Safeguards and Security, Department of Energy, Germantown, MD 20824-
1290
Phone: 301 903-5010
Fax: 301 903-6545

RIN: 1992-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




1133.  PHYSICAL SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establish DOE contractor 
requirements in the areas of protective force medical, physical 
fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. The proposed 
revisions are to ensure protective force personnel receive quality 
medical services that are consistent with the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1990. They also will enhance communications between 
Designated Physicians and personnel responsible for supervising 
physical fitness training and certification to assure better 
understanding of the risk of injury to Security Police Officers and 
Security Officers participating in physical fitness activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Showers, Security Specialist, Office of 
Safeguards and Security, Department of Energy, Germantown, MD 20874-
1290
Phone: 301 903-5122
Fax: 301 903-8717

RIN: 1992-AA23

[[Page 62474]]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1134. ENERGY BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS; ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, AND 
AUTHORITIES; RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            10/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1135. 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.
The new regulations will clarify the FOIA process by clearly defining 
the roles of the FOIA Officer and the Denying Official. The new 
regulations will be written in a more customer-friendly manner in plain 
English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (Contractor Records) 12/12/94                    59 FR 63882
NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Agency Contact: GayLa Sessoms, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5595

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




1136. THE OFFICE OF ENERGY RESEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1137. 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                            11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1138. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION--AMENDMENT

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

RIN: 1901-AA59

[[Page 62475]]

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1139. PRIVACY ACT EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REPRISAL 
COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION SYSTEM OF RECORDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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-89).'' 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                            03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1140. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE RECOMMENDATION OF SITES FOR NUCLEAR 
WASTE REPOSITORY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10132

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the guidelines that will be used 
by the Department in deciding whether to recommend a site for the 
development of the geologic repository for the disposal of high-level 
radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The amended guidelines will 
reflect statutory and policy changes that have occurred since the 
Nuclear Waste Policy Act was passed in 1982. The amendments will also 
be based on the experience the Department has gained over the last 
decade of investigative efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Rives, Counsel, Department of Energy, Yucca 
Mountain Site Characterization Office, PO Box 98608, Las Vegas, NV 
89193
Phone: 702 794-5519
Fax: 702 794-7907

RIN: 1901-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1141.  ALLOCATION OF CANADIAN ENTITLEMENT TO MID-COLUMBIA 
PROJECT OWNERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 11177

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Columbia River Treaty requires the United States to 
return to Canada half of the power benefits produced downstream in the 
U.S. from the storage operation in Canada. These benefits are generated 
at both federal and non-federal generation projects. This proposed rule 
would set the Mid-Columbia owner's share of the return obligation, 
i.e., the non-federal allocation. The rule would also grant to the Mid-
Columbia owners the right to use the improved stream flow that results 
from the Canadian upstream project.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Mesa, Hydraulic Engineer, Bonneville Power 
Authority, Department of Energy, 911 NE 11th Avenue, MGHO-DITT2, 
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 360 418-2152

RIN: 1901-AA73
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1142. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

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

RIN: 1901-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1143. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1144.  AMENDMENTS TO NEPA REGULATIONS

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; 42 USC 4321 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1021

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its NEPA regulations (10 
CFR part 1021) to improve the efficiency of DOE's implementation of 
NEPA by expanding or clarifying 11 classes of actions relating 
primarily to power marketing activities. The need to make these changes 
stems from experience gained under the current regulations, which were 
issued in 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6414
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62476]]

Agency Contact: Bob Strickler, Director, Project Activities Division, 
Department of Energy, Office of NEPA Policy and Assistance, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0119
Phone: 202 586-2410
Fax: 202 586-3915

RIN: 1901-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1145. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PERMITS AND REPORTS; APPLICATIONS; 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




1146. 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: Martin S. Mathamel
Phone: 301 903-5639
Fax: 301 903-2582

RIN: 1901-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1147. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE 
URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




1148. PRIVACY ACT--EXEMPTION OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL SYSTEM OF RECORDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms
Phone: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1149. PRIVACY ACT SYSTEM OF RECORDS UPDATE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms
Phone: 202 586-5595
Fax: 202 586-0575
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




1150. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

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: Trina M. Porter
Phone: 202 586-7615
Fax: 202 586-9469
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA71

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10222

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 961

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 18, 1983, DOE published a rule that established the 
Standard Contract for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-
Level Radioactive Waste (Standard Contract) to be used by DOE in 
furnishing disposal services to the owners and generators of spent 
nuclear fuel (SNF) and/or high-level radioactive waste (HLW) (48 FR 
16590). The Standard Contract represents the sole contractual mechanism 
for DOE acceptance and disposal of SNF. The Standard Contract 
establishes the requirements and operational responsibilities of DOE 
and the owners and generators of SNF regarding administrative matters, 
fees, terms of payment, waste acceptance criteria and waste acceptance 
procedures. This rulemaking concerns changes and additions to the 
Standard Contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Zabransky, General Engineer, Department of 
Energy, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (RW-44), 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9198

RIN: 1901-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1152. REDESIGN AND REVISION OF WHOLESALE POWER AND TRANSMISSION RATES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Record of Decision        06/14/96
Transmission Rates  Notice of Intent to Revise Rates 12/28/94 (59 FR 
66946)  NPRM 02/14/95 (60 FR 8505)

Wholesale Power Rates  Notice of Intent to Revise Rates 12/28/94 (59 FR 
66947)  NPRM 02/14/95 (60 FR 8496)

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1153. AMENDMENTS TO NEPA REGULATIONS

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; 42 USC 4321 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1021

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its NEPA regulations (10 
CFR 1021) to streamline the NEPA process and make it more useful to 
decision makers and the public, and to reflect the changing missions of 
the Department. The most significant amendments include: (1) 
eliminating the requirement to prepare an environmental impact 
statement implementation plan; (2) streamlining the requirements for 
publication of record of decision and the format of findings of no 
significant impact; and (3) adding 17 new categorical exclusions and 
modifying or clarifying 27 existing categorical exclusions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6414
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/96
Final Action                    07/09/96                    61 FR 36222
Final Action Effective          08/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Pulliam, Project Leader (EH-422), Department of 
Energy, Office of NEPA Policy and Assistance, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585-0119
Phone: 202 586-4597

RIN: 1901-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




1154. PRIVACY ACT SYSTEM OF RECORDS AMENDMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Department's Privacy Act 
Regulations, 10 CFR 1008, by expanding an existing system of records to 
include new records. The system, ``DOE-34, Employee Assistance Program 
(Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program),'' will be renamed ``DOE-34, Employee 
Assistance Program (EAP) Records'' and

[[Page 62478]]

amended to include assistance given to employees on all behavioral 
problems or issues. The notice also will propose to increase the number 
of locations for the system, establish new routine uses, delete some 
existing routine uses, and update information related to the system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/96                    61 FR 22039
Final Action Effective          06/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act 
Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Department of Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5595
Fax: 202 586-0575
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1155. DEAR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLAUSES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            02/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1156. REVISIONS TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of the repeal of Public Laws 93-577 and 93-275, 
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 OFPP policy 
letter 89-1.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1157. FASA 1994, SECTIONS 2051, 2151, AND 2192

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises policy to implement FASA statutory provisions related 
to contract financing and allowable costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

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: Terrence Sheppard, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave SW., HR-51, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8174
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB29
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1158. SECURITY, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE, AND OPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 917; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises policy for processing contractor employee security 
clearance requests, establishes counterintelligence procedures for 
contractors involved in classified or sensitive programs and promotes 
exercise of options as a performance incentive.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

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: Richard Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000

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Independence Ave SW., HR-51, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




1159. FARA, DOE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 6, 1996.

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996 requires each 
agency to review their procurement regulations that contain 
certification requirements not specifically imposed by statute to 
determine whether they should be eliminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/28/96                    61 FR 45391
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

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: John Bashista, Procurement Analyst (HR-51), Department 
of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________




1160.  FEE POLICY

Priority:  Info./Admin./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:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will redefine the Department's policy regarding 
fees paid to nonprofit entities, incentives paid to contractors for 
cost avoidance and cost reduction, and the use of multiple fee 
arrangements. It is an integral part of the Department's contract 
reform initiative to improve contractor performance and reduce overall 
program costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

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, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8245
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




1161.  DEAR AMENDMENT FOR RIGHTS IN DATA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 915; 48 CFR 927; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will make changes to the rights in technical data 
provisions of the DEAR to rely more on FAR technical data coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

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, 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-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________




1162.  DEAR: TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 901 to 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a technical amendment to conform the 
Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and update authorities, addresses, clause 
dates, and other references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

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 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8250
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




1163.  DEAR: IMPLEMENTATION OF FASA AND FARA STATUTES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 901 to 952

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action represents the Department's supplemental 
implementation of the regulations set forth at 48 CFR Parts 1 through 
52,

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which implement the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining 
Act of 1996 (FASA) and the Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996 
(FARA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

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: John R. Bashista, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1164. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; 
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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                            09/11/96                    61 FR 48006
Final Action                    08/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1165. 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
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Edmondson, Director, Office of Contractor 
Personnel Management, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and 
Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9008

RIN: 1991-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1166. COMPETITION FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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              06/24/96                    61 FR 32584
Final Action                    02/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1167. CONTRACT REFORM

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

RIN: 1991-AB28

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1168. DEAR: SECURITY PROCEDURES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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: Richard Langston
Phone: 202 586-8247

RIN: 1991-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1169. DEAR: AMENDMENT TO WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT DOE SITES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




1170. DEAR: REVIEW OF M&O CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




1171. SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 919; 48 CFR 970

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gwendolyn Cowan
Phone: 202 586-8159

RIN: 1991-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1172. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            02/02/96                     60 FR 3877
NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/96
Final Action                    07/31/96                    61 FR 39854
Final Action Effective          08/30/96

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1173. 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 486(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                            05/03/96                    61 FR 19891
Final Action                    08/09/96                    61 FR 41701

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.

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1174. FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT IMPLEMENTATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/96                    61 FR 21975

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: John Bashista, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1175. PAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES OF PERSONS WHO ARE NOT GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: MaryAnn Shebek, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, 
Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1176. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35085
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1177. PATENT WAIVER REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/96                    61 FR 36611

Small Entities Affected: None

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
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