[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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 semiannual 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 March 1, 1997. They are 
divided into categories, first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: Prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

    A draft of this regulatory agenda has been transmitted to the 
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business 
Administration for comment, if any, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(b).

Issued in Washington, DC, on March 7, 1997.

Eric J. Fygi,

Acting General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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851         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers.......................................    1904-AA67 
852         Determination for Electric Distribution Transformers..................................    1904-AA85 
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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853         Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid Electric                
            Vehicles..............................................................................    1904-AA40 
854         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53 
855         Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts.........................................    1904-AA75 
856         Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters.........................................    1904-AA76 
857         Test Procedures for Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers...........................    1904-AA93 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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858         Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners.................................    1904-AA38 
859         Test Procedures for Furnaces/Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters--             
            Amendment.............................................................................    1904-AA45 
860         Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers....    1904-AA47 
861         Test Procedures for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwaves..............................    1904-AA52 
862         Test Procedures for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector Lamps......................    1904-AA61 
863         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66 
864         Clothes Washer Test Procedure Amendments..............................................    1904-AA68 
865         Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential                       
            Buildings.............................................................................    1904-AA69 
866         Test Procedures and Certification Requirements for Plumbing Products; and                           
            Certification Requirements for Residential Appliances.................................    1904-AA71 
867         State Energy Program..................................................................    1904-AA81 
868         Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test                   
            Procedures, Labeling, and Certification Requirements for Electric Motors..............    1904-AA82 
869         Energy Efficiency Standards for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwave Ovens.............    1904-AA84 
870         Test Procedures for Water Heaters--Amendment..........................................    1904-AA88 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions                           
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871         Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps-- Amendments..............    1904-AA46 
872         Private/Local Alternative Fuels Fleet Program.........................................    1904-AA72 
873         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74 
874         Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps...............    1904-AA77 
875         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Mobile Home Furnaces.........    1904-AA78 
876         Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86 
877         Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87 
878         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................    1904-AA89 
879         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment.............    1904-AA90 
880         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91 
881         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps....................    1904-AA92 
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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882         Personnel Assurance Program...........................................................    1992-AA14 
883         General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified                
            Matters or Special Nuclear Material...................................................    1992-AA22 
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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884         Information Classification............................................................    1992-AA21 
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Long-Term Actions                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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885         Physical Security Interests...........................................................    1992-AA23 
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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886         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32 
887         Nuclear Safety Management.............................................................    1901-AA34 
888         Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities................    1901-AA44 
889         The Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program............................    1901-AA54 
890         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings                   
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................    1901-AA57 
891         Privacy Act Exemption of Certain Contractor Employee Reprisal Complaint and                         
            Investigation System of Records.......................................................    1901-AA66 
892         Privacy Act System of Records Update..................................................    1901-AA69 
893         Occupational Protection Program for Exposures to Beryllium............................    1901-AA75 
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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894         Energy Board of Contract Appeals; Organization, Functions, and Authorities; Rules of                
            Practice..............................................................................    1901-AA30 
895         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................    1901-AA38 
896         Occupational Radiation Protection--Amendment..........................................    1901-AA59 
897         Privacy Act--Exemption of an Inspector General System of Records......................    1901-AA62 
898         General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository.......    1901-AA72 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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899         Electric Power System Permits and Reports; Applications; Administrative Procedures and              
            Sanctions.............................................................................    1901-AA19 
900         Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes.....................................    1901-AA58 
901         Environmental Management Financial Assistance Program.................................    1901-AA71 
902         Allocation of Canadian Entitlement to Mid-Columbia Project Owners.....................    1901-AA73 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
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903         National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures.............................    1901-AA74 
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                      Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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904         DEAR: Financial Management Clauses....................................................    1991-AB02 
905         Fee Policy............................................................................    1991-AB32 
906         DEAR: Implementation of FASA and FARA Statutes........................................    1991-AB35 
907         DEAR: Management and Operating Contract Whistleblower Costs...........................    1991-AB36 
908         DEAR: Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts.........................    1991-AB37 
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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909         Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; Miscellaneous Personal Property.    1991-AA28 
910         Competition for Management and Operating Contracts....................................    1991-AB09 
911         Revisions to Organizational Conflicts of Interest.....................................    1991-AB26 
912         Contract Reform.......................................................................    1991-AB28 
913         Security, Counterintelligence, and Options............................................    1991-AB30 
914         FARA, DOE Certification Requirements..................................................    1991-AB31 
915         DEAR Amendment for Rights in Data.....................................................    1991-AB33 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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916         DEAR: Security Procedures.............................................................    1991-AA86 
917         Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites..........................    1991-AA90 

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918         DEAR: Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites....................    1991-AA97 
919         DEAR: Review of M&O Contractor Purchasing Systems.....................................    1991-AB07 
920         Small Business Subcontracting Program.................................................    1991-AB17 
921         FASA 1994, Sections 2051, 2151, and 2192..............................................    1991-AB29 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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922         DEAR: Technical Amendment.............................................................    1991-AB34 
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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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923         Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees................    1990-AA15 
924         Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19 
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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851. 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.
In accordance with its new rulemaking procedures, the Department is 
reviewing the schedule for this item and will publish a detailed 
schedule in the next regulatory agenda.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/14/94                    59 FR 56423
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   04/17/95                     60 FR 5880
Workshop                        06/00/97
Supplemental ANPRM              12/00/97
NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

Agency Contact: 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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852. 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, 
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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

Agency Contact: 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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853. 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
Reopen Comment Period           04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

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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854. 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

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                            04/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/98

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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855. 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

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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
Ballast Analysis Workshop       03/18/97
Reissue NPRM                    09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

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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856. 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              06/00/97
Notice of Availability          09/00/97
Impact Workshop                 02/00/98
Reissue NPRM                    08/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

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

RIN: 1904-AA76
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857.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6291 to 6309

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is to amend 10 CFR part 430 to include the new 
product class of externally vented refrigerators. The proposed 
amendment would not change the test procedures for existing classes of 
refrigerators or refrigerator-freezers nor would it affect existing or 
future energy use standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA93

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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858. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

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; 42 USC 6313

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 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 standard for room room air 
conditioners.

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
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department working actively on this action.

Agency Contact: Michael McCabe, Director, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9127

RIN: 1904-AA38
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859. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/23/93                    58 FR 44583
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/95                     60 FR 4348
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
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860. 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.
Initial standard levels were effective in 1990. Revised standards were 
issued by the DOE effective 1993. This final rule will revise again the 
standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
NPRM                            07/20/95                    60 FR 37338
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

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

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861. 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 new constants for annual cooking energy, incorporation by 
reference of test procedures adopted by the International 
Electrotechnical Commission and revised number of times for self 
cleaning operation

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15330
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/95
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




862. 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

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 the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act.

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                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




863. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13235

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue 
regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under 
this Program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects 
in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and 
alternative fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated 
State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs 
may be a part of the state grant special projects, depending on funding 
availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any 
separate state grant program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




864. 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: The current test procedure requires revision to address the 
issue of temperature selections which are not offered (locked out) of 
the normal cycle. The test procedure also 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).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/96                    61 FR 57794
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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

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865. 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

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) provides that DOE 
establish Federal building energy standards that require in new Federal 
buildings those energy efficiency measures that are technologically 
feasible and economically justified. The standards for Federal 
buildings are intended to parallel closely the voluntary building 
energy codes of the Energy Policy Act for private sector construction. 
Interim energy performance standards which DOE had issued before 
enactment of the Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for the 
Federal sector until the new Federal building energy standards become 
effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




866. TEST PROCEDURES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING 
PRODUCTS; 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; 42 USC 6296

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.2; 10 CFR 430.32; 10 CFR 430.62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would codify water conservation standards and 
test procedures established in EPCA for plumbing products, incorporate 
by reference water conservation standards and test procedures for 
faucets and test procedures for showerheads revised by the American 
Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards Institute 
(ASME/ANSI), and provide for certification of compliance with plumbing 
products standards. The proposed rule would also clarify the 
certification requirements applicable to all residential appliances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/97                     62 FR 7834
Final Action                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




867. 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                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

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, 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/96                    61 FR 60440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/97
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
_______________________________________________________________________




869. 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                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency 
standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, 
and the Department is working actively on this action.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




870. 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                    06/00/97

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




871. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




872. PRIVATE/LOCAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS FLEET PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/07/96                    61 FR 41032

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ANPRM Comment Period End        11/05/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Kenneth Katz
Phone: 202 586-6116
Fax: 202 586-1610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




873. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




874. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




875. 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 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




876. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Logee
Phone: 202 586-1689
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




877. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Raba
Phone: 202 586-8654
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




878. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Marc LaFrance
Phone: 202 586-8423
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




879. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Bill Hui

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Phone: 202 586-9145
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 431

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba
Phone: 202 586-8654
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




881. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Terry Logee
Phone: 202 586-1689
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




882. 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 10 CFR part 711, ``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 these procedures and standards 
for DOE and DOE contractor employees who are assigned nuclear 
explosives duties at DOE facilities. The PAP is a systematic program, 
previously established by internal DOE directive, to prevent accidental 
or unauthorized detonation of nuclear explosives as a result of 
assignment of nuclear explosive duties to employees who have become 
emotionally, mentally, or physically incapacitated. The proposed rule 
includes medical standards for evaluating DOE and contractor employees 
in the PAP. 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 part of the Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE facilities 
(10 CFR part 707).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/09/96                    61 FR 53018
NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Rich, Office of Weapons Surety, Defence Programs, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 301 903-3462
Fax: 301 903-8628
Randall Weidman, Office of Weapons Surety, Defence Programs, Department 
of Energy, 1000 Indepenence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-3154
Fax: 301 903-8628

RIN: 1992-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




883. 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                            04/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

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

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




884. 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                            01/15/97                     62 FR 2252
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




885. PHYSICAL SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Showers
Phone: 301 903-5122
Fax: 301 903-8717

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




886. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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                            04/00/97

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: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




887. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 830

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will add regulations under 10 CFR 830 to 
establish nuclear safety management requirements for the Department's 
nuclear facilities. These requirements stem from the Department's 
obligations to assure adequate protection and to hold contractors who 
manage and operate these facilities accountable and responsible for 
safe operations. Under

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phase 1 of this action, major requirements will include conduct of 
operations, safety analysis reports, technical safety requirements 
training, maintenance, unreviewed safety questions and occurrence 
reporting. Under phase 2 of this action, major requirements will 
include nuclear design criteria, fire protection, natural phenomena 
hazards mitigation, and nuclear criticality safety. An initial phase 
adopted a quality assurance rule and definitions.

Timetable:

Initial Phase  NPRM 12/09/91 (56 FR 64316)  Final Action 04/05/94 (59 
FR 15843)

Phase 1  NPRM 12/09/91 (56 FR 64316)  Notice Reopening Comment Period 
08/31/95 (60 FR 45381)  Final Action 07/00/97

Phase 2  NPRM 06/00/97  Final Action 06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Stark, Nuclear Safety and Policy Standards (EH-
31), Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20545
Phone: 301 903-4407

RIN: 1901-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




888. ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY STANDARDS AT NUCLEAR WEAPONS 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-190, sec 3131

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 102-190, section 3131, directs the Department of 
Energy to assess civil penalties against contractors at DOE nuclear 
weapons facilities who fail either to provide training to employees 
engaged in hazardous substance response and emergency response or fail 
to certify that such workers have been adequately trained.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/94                    59 FR 44139
NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Martin S. Mathamel, Associate Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5639
Fax: 301 903-2582

RIN: 1901-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




889. 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: John A. Alleva, Director, Grants and Contracts 
Division, Department of Energy, Office of Energy Research, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-3064

RIN: 1901-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 95-604, sec 104(d); PL 104-259, sec 4(a)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 104(d) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation 
Control Act of 1978, the Department of Energy (DOE) is required to 
issue appropriate rules and regulations concerning the annotation of 
land records of designated inactive uranium mill sites and vicinity 
properties included for remedial action under the Act. The annotation 
is intended to ensure that future purchasers of remediated inactive 
uranium mill sites and vicinity properties will be notified, prior to 
such purchase, of the condition of the land.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: Public Law 104-259, signed into law on October 
9, 1996, amended the annotation requirement to provide for States to 
receive certification from the Secretary for ``a program which would 
achieve the purposes'' of the annotation under section 104(d) of the 
UMTRCA in regards to vicinity properties. Letters have been sent to the 
affected States regarding the amendment language.

Agency Contact: Loretta Fahy, Environmental Protection Spec. UMTRA 
Team, Department of Energy, Cloverleaf Building, 19901 Germantown Rd., 
Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-3895
Fax: 301 903-3877

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




891. 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

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Protection to perform its administrative, analytical and investigatory 
duties and responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




892. PRIVACY ACT SYSTEM OF RECORDS UPDATE

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 deleting Privacy Act system notices no 
longer used by the Department. It will also update the remaining 
systems, many of which require minor amendments to location, authority, 
purpose, storage, or system manager.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act 
Division, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5955
Fax: 202 586-0575
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




893.  OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR EXPOSURES TO BERYLLIUM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish requirements for the control of 
occupational exposures to beryllium at DOE and DOE contractor 
facilities and operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. Rick Jones, Director, Office of Worker Protection, 
Programs and Hazards Management, Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown 
Road, EH-521/270CC, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-6061
Fax: 301 903-7773

RIN: 1901-AA75
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




894. 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                            10/30/96                    61 FR 55932
NPRM Comment Period End         12/30/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




895. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 834

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations 
establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for 
ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in 
connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from 
the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, 
safety, and the environment from the nuclear, radiological, and 
chemical hazards posed by these DOE activities. Major elements of the 
proposal included a dose limitation system for protection of the 
public, requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring 
requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/93                    58 FR 16268
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/93
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo, III, Director, Air, Water and Radiation 
Div. (EH-232), Office of Environmental

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Guidance, Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3915

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




896. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 10 CFR part 835 establishes the basic requirements for DOE 
contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure radiation protection 
of occupational workers at DOE facilities. See 58 FR 65458 (December 
14, 1993). The proposed amendment to part 835 would include items not 
previously covered such as sealed radioactive source accountability and 
control, posting of areas where radioactive material is present, and 
surface contamination values for tritium. Several additional changes 
are proposed to ensure continuity in DOE's system of radiation 
protection standards by codifying in part 835 critical provisions of 
the ``DOE Radiological Control Manual'' which is no longer a mandatory 
document. DOE also proposes to exclude explicitly from part 835 
radiological transportation conducted in compliance with applicable DOE 
Orders and certain activities conducted on foreign soil. This 
rulemaking stems from DOE's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection 
of health and safety from the nuclear and radiological hazards that may 
exist at these DOE facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/96                    61 FR 67600
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joel Rabovsky, Health Physicist (EH-52), Office of 
Worker Protection and Hazards Mgmt, Department of Energy, 19901 
Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-2135

RIN: 1901-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/97                     62 FR 4404
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

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-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




898. 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                            12/16/96                    61 FR 66158
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




899. 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

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Phone: 202 586-9624

RIN: 1901-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




900. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman
Phone: 202 586-4860

RIN: 1901-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




901. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Mesa
Phone: 360 418-2152

RIN: 1901-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




903. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES

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                    12/06/96                    61 FR 64603
Final Action Effective          01/06/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




904. 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                            05/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




905. 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

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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                            04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




906. 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, 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                            06/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




907.  DEAR: MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACT WHISTLEBLOWER 
COSTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 922; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department's acquisition regulation is being amended to 
implement a recommendation of its Department-wide contract reform 
initiative concerning allowability of costs in whistleblower actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

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

RIN: 1991-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________




908.  DEAR: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING 
CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is to codify the Department's practice since 1993 
of incorporating model special contract clauses on diversity in 
individual management and operating contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

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: Romulo L. Diaz Jr., Department of Energy, Office of 
General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20385
Phone: 202 586-2902
Fax: 202 586-0722

RIN: 1991-AB37

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




909. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




910. 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                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




911. 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                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40775
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




912. CONTRACT REFORM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition 
Regulation to implement certain key recommendations of the Department's 
contract reform initiative. Changes are made to the following areas: 
fines, penalties, third-party liability and property liability; 
requirements for contractor make-or-buy plans; payment of fee; laws, 
regulations, and Department directives; environment; ownership of 
records; and contractor overtime. A related action, RIN 1991-AB09 on 
Competition for Management and Operating Contracts, completes the 
Department's contract reform changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32588
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AB28

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913. 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                            11/20/96                    61 FR 59072
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

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: Richard Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Ave SW., HR-51, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB30
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914. 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                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




915. 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                            03/31/97                     62 FR 1513
Final Action                    10/00/97

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, 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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




916. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




917. AMENDMENT TO WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT DOE SITES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 707

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Edmondson
Phone: 202 586-9008

RIN: 1991-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




918. 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




919. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




920. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9

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: Terrence Sheppard
Phone: 202 586-8174
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




922. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/16/97                     62 FR 2310
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




923. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1060

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: MaryAnn Shebek
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




924. 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

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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
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