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


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Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                             


  



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing 
its 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 February 15, 1998. 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 February 27, 1998.

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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849          Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers......................................    1904-AA67 
850          Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps..............    1904-AA77 
851          Private/Local Alternative Fuels Fleet Program........................................    1904-AA98 
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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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852          Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps-- Amendments.............    1904-AA46 
853          Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts........................................    1904-AA75 
854          Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters........................................    1904-AA76 
855          Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers...............................    1904-AA85 
856          Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.........................................    1904-AA95 
857          Test Procedures for Commercial Heating Equipment.....................................    1904-AA96 
858          Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment............................    1904-AA97 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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859          Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings................    1904-AA53 
860          State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels................................    1904-AA66 
861          Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential                      
            Buildings.............................................................................    1904-AA69 
862          Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test                  
            Procedures, Labeling, and Certification Requirements for Electric Motors..............    1904-AA82 
863          Energy Efficiency Standards for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwave Ovens............    1904-AA84 
864          Test Procedures for Water Heaters--Amendment.........................................    1904-AA88 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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865          Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid Electric               
            Vehicles..............................................................................    1904-AA40 
866          National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines...................    1904-AA74 
867          Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Mobile Home Furnaces........    1904-AA78 

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868          Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps.....................................    1904-AA86 
869          Determination for Small Electric Motors..............................................    1904-AA87 
870          Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers.......................    1904-AA89 
871          Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment............    1904-AA90 
872          Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors.............................    1904-AA91 
873          Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps...................    1904-AA92 
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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874          Test Procedures for Kitchen Ranges, Ovens and Microwaves.............................    1904-AA52 
875          Test Procedures and Certification Requirements for Plumbing Products; and                          
            Certification Requirements for Residential Appliances.................................    1904-AA71 
876          Test Procedures for Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers..........................    1904-AA93 
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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877          General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified               
            Matters or Special Nuclear Material...................................................    1992-AA22 
878          Physical Protection of Security Interests............................................    1992-AA23 
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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879          Personnel Assurance Program..........................................................    1992-AA14 
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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880          Nuclear Classification and Declassification..........................................    1992-AA21 
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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881          Freedom of Information Act...........................................................    1901-AA32 
882          Nuclear Safety Management............................................................    1901-AA34 
883          Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes....................................    1901-AA58 
884          Privacy Act System of Records Update.................................................    1901-AA69 
885          Occupational Protection Program for Exposures to Beryllium...........................    1901-AA75 
886          Community Transition Activities......................................................    1901-AA77 
887          Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities..........................................    1901-AA80 
888          Price Competitive Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum Standard Sales                     
            Provisions............................................................................    1901-AA81 
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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889          Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment...............................    1901-AA38 
890          Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings                  
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................    1901-AA57 
891          Occupational Radiation Protection--Amendment.........................................    1901-AA59 
892          Criteria and Procedures for Contractor Employee Protection Program...................    1901-AA78 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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893          Electric Power System Permits and Reports; Applications; Administrative Procedures                 
            and Sanctions.........................................................................    1901-AA19 
894          Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities...............    1901-AA44 
895          The Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program...........................    1901-AA54 
896          Environmental Management Financial Assistance Program................................    1901-AA71 
897          General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository......    1901-AA72 
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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898          Privacy Act--Exemption of an Inspector General System of Records.....................    1901-AA62 
899          Privacy Act Exemption of Certain Contractor Employee Reprisal Complaint and                        
            Investigation System of Records.......................................................    1901-AA66 
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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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900          DEAR: Financial Management Clauses...................................................    1991-AB02 
901          Fee Policy...........................................................................    1991-AB32 
902          Acquisition Regulation: Project Management...........................................    1991-AB39 
903          Classified National Security Information- E.O. 12958.................................    1991-AB42 
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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904          Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; Miscellaneous Personal Property    1991-AA28 
905          DEAR Amendment for Rights in Data....................................................    1991-AB33 
906          DEAR: Management and Operating Contract Whistleblower Costs..........................    1991-AB36 
907          Agency Implementation of Revised OMB Circular A-133..................................    1991-AB38 
908          Acquisition Regulation: Technical Amendment..........................................    1991-AB40 
909          Department of Energy Assistance Regulation: Technical Amendment......................    1991-AB41 
910          Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor Personnel..........    1991-AB43 
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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911          Amendment to Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites.........................    1991-AA90 
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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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912          FASA 1994, Sections 2051, 2151, and 2192.............................................    1991-AB29 
913          Security, Counterintelligence, and Options...........................................    1991-AB30 
914          FARA, DOE Certification Requirements.................................................    1991-AB31 
915          DEAR: Implementation of FASA and FARA Statutes.......................................    1991-AB35 
916          DEAR: Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts........................    1991-AB37 
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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917          Conduct of Employees.................................................................    1990-AA24 
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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918          Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees...............    1990-AA15 
919          Conduct of Employees.................................................................    1990-AA19 
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Completed Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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920          Office of the Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System.....    1990-AA25 
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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849. 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 (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 second review of the standard for clothes washers.

Timetable:

1904-AA67 (Clothes Washers)  ANPRM 11/14/94 (59 FR 56423)  Screening 
Workshop 11/15/96  Supplemental ANPRM 05/00/98  Impact Workshop 11/00/
98  NPRM 01/00/99  Final Action 10/00/99

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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: Bryan Berringer, Office of Codes and Standards, 
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371

RIN: 1904-AA67
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850. 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, 
establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to 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 central air 
conditioners and heat pumps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
Screening Workshop              07/00/98
Supplemental ANPRM              04/00/00
NPRM                            05/00/01
Final Action                    11/00/01

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and 
financial resources, the 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 actively working on this action.

Agency Contact: Carl Adams, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9142
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA77
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851.  PRIVATE/LOCAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS FLEET PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13257

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1999. Final, Statutory, 
January 1, 2000.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to initiate a 
rulemaking to determine whether a private and local fleet program is 
deemed necessary to meet the fuel displacement goals of the Act. The 
criteria for making this determination is mandated by the Act. The 
Department is planning on entering into discussions with stakeholders 
as to whether the rule will be promulgated or whether the Department 
will pursue other voluntary or incentive programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/00/98
NPRM                            05/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Kenneth Katz, Program Manager, Department of Energy, 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6116
Fax: 202 586-1610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA98
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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852. TEST PROCEDURES FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS--
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for central air 
conditioners and heat pumps in accordance with the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act will reorganize the document in a logical order and 
update the references. The revisions include an updated nomenclature 
compatible with the eventual test procedure for combined (domestic hot 
water and central air conditioners or heat pumps) appliances, 
additional tables listing tests tolerances, a clearer specification for 
the demand defrost credit, and test methods for ECM (electronically 
commutated motor) blowers and history-dependent defrosts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1904-AA46
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853. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR LAMP BALLASTS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undergo two 
subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the 
extant standard for a covered product should be amended.
This is the initial review of the statutory standards for fluorescent 
lamp ballasts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Ballast Analysis Workshop       03/18/97
Reissue NPRM                    02/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

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: Anthony Balducci, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8459
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA75
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854. 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              06/24/97
Notice of Availability          01/14/98                     63 FR 2186
Impact Workshop                 07/00/98
Reissue NPRM                    12/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

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: Terry Logee, 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: 202 586-1689
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA76
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855. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            10/22/97                    62 FR 54809
NPRM                            08/00/98
Final Action                    08/00/99

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: Kathi Epping, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585

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Phone: 202 586-7425
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA85
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856.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS

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 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial water heaters, 
prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such equipment. 
This action would codify the energy conservation standards and test 
procedures established in the EPCA for commercial water heaters. This 
action will incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and 
test procedures, revised by the Air Conditioning and Refrigerating 
Institute or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air 
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE), and will establish certification 
and labeling requirements for storage water heaters, instantaneous 
water heaters, and unfired hot water storage tanks.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Manager, Department of Energy, 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA95
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857.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL HEATING EQUIPMENT

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 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial heating 
equipment, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such 
equipment. This action would codify the energy conservation standards 
and test procedures established in the EPCA for commercial heating 
equipment. This action will also incorporate by reference energy 
conservation standards and test procedures, revised by the Air 
Conditioning and Refrigerating Institute or by the American Society of 
Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE), 
and will establish certification and labeling requirements for small 
and large commercial package heating equipment, warm-air furnaces, and 
packaged boilers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Manager, Department of Energy, 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA96
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858.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

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 6293

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial air 
conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and requires 
labeling for such equipment. This action would codify the energy 
conservation standards and test procedures established in the EPCA for 
commercial air conditioning equipment. This action will also 
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test 
procedures, revised by the Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Institute 
or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air 
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE), and will establish certification 
and labeling requirements for small and large commercial package air 
conditioning equipment and packaged terminal air conditioners and heat 
pumps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Manager, Department of Energy, 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA97

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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859. 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                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/97
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
_______________________________________________________________________




860. 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                    12/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




861. 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, November 14, 1997.

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                    04/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




862. 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.

[[Page 21918]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/96                    61 FR 60440
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/97                     62 FR 6888
Final Action                    06/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




863. 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                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Final Action                    06/00/98

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: Kathi Epping, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7425
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




864. 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                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1904-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




865. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 474

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Hamilton
Phone: 202 586-2314
Fax: 202 586-1600

RIN: 1904-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




866. 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

[[Page 21919]]

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Reese
Phone: 202 586-7819

RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




867. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




868. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




869. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




870. 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: Anthony Balducci
Phone: 202 586-8459
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




871. 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: Cyrus Nasseri
Phone: 202 586-9138
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




872. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




873. 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

[[Page 21920]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




874. 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                    10/03/97                    62 FR 51976

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




875. 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 shower heads 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                    03/18/98                    63 FR 13308
Final Action Effective          04/17/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8714
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




876. 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 test 
procedures for 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/97                    62 FR 16739
Final Action                    09/09/97                    62 FR 47536

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




877. 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.

[[Page 21921]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

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 20874-
1290
Phone: 301 903-5010
Fax: 301 903-6545

RIN: 1992-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




878. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




879. 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 an interim rule published on October 9, 1996 (61 FR 
53018) to assure the reliability and safety of individuals in certain 
critical positions involving access to DOE nuclear weapons and 
explosives. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/09/96                    61 FR 53018
NPRM                            06/04/97                    62 FR 30469
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Rich, Office of Weapons Surety, Defense Programs, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 301 903-1864
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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




880. NUCLEAR CLASSIFICATION AND DECLASSIFICATION

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

[[Page 21922]]

NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/97
Final Action                    12/23/97                    62 FR 68501

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




881. 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 and comply with 
the new requirements of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act 
Amendment of 1996. 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                            05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Acting Director, FOIA and Privacy Act 
Division, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 
DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5955

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




882. 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 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 06/00/98

Phase 2  NPRM 06/00/98  Final Action 12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




883. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2208 Atomic Energy Act of 1954, sec 168

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise the Department of Energy's policy on 
making payments for special burdens and in lieu of taxes to State and 
local taxing jurisdictions pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 
Prior to the 1987 issuance of DOE Order 2100.12, the Department and its 
predecessor agencies approved such payment requests on an ad hoc basis. 
To ensure all eligible taxing jurisdictions are provided appropriate 
opportunity to comment, the revised policy is being established through 
the rulemaking process. The Department anticipates no added costs by 
issuing the revised policy as a regulation rather than as an internal 
directive revision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

[[Page 21923]]

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman, Director, Office of Financial Policy, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-4860

RIN: 1901-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




884. 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                            05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




885. OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR EXPOSURES TO BERYLLIUM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will add requirements for the control of 
occupational exposures to beryllium at DOE and DOE contractor 
facilities and operations. This action reflects the Department's 
ongoing commitment to strengthen the protection of health, safety, and 
the environment from the hazards posed by its facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/98
Final Action                    08/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




886. COMMUNITY TRANSITION ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7274h

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1993, 42 U.S.C. 7274h, provides authority for DOE to 
provide impact assistance to communities that are adversely affected by 
work force restructuring. This action would establish the regulations 
governing the community transition program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Swichkow, Deputy Director, Office of Worker and 
Community Transition, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0876
Fax: 202 586-8403

RIN: 1901-AA77
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887.  PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 820

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will delete the exemption in section 820.20(d) 
for the automatic remission of any civil penalty for DOE contractors 
that are educational institutions but are not exempt under the Price-
Anderson Amendments Act, and require Revised Rule Implementation Plans 
to be filed with the Office of Docketing clerk.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard Wilchins, Attorney(EH-10), Department of Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-0107

RIN: 1901-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________




888.  PRICE COMPETITIVE SALE OF STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE 
PETROLEUM STANDARD SALES PROVISIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a periodic update of certain appendices to the 
Strategic Petroleum Reserves regulations that govern the contract terms 
to be used by the Federal government when selling petroleum from the 
reserves in response to severe energy supply interruptions or other 
energy obligations of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy T. Marland, Department of Energy, Strategic 
Petroleum Reserve (FE-43), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-4691
Fax: 202 586-7919
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA81

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889. 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                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo, III, Director, Air, Water and Radiation 
Div. (EH-232), Office of Environmental Guidance, Department of Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4996

RIN: 1901-AA38
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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                            04/14/89                    54 FR 29732
Interim Final Rule              08/00/98

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
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891. 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                    06/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




892.  CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 708

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Department's contractor employee 
protection program to include employees who perform work directly 
related to the operation of programs and activities at DOE-owned and -
leased sites, even if the contractor is located, or the work is 
performed, off-site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/98                      63 FR 374
Interim Final Rule              07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S. Fein, Department of Energy, Office of

[[Page 21925]]

Employee Concerns, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4043

RIN: 1901-AA78
  
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Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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893. 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 205.300

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell
Phone: 202 586-9624
Fax: 202 586-5736
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




894. ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY STANDARDS AT NUCLEAR WEAPONS 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/94                    59 FR 44139
NPRM                            10/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Harry Pettengillel
Phone: 301 903-4343
Fax: 301 903-2582

RIN: 1901-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




895. 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.

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 605

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John A. Alleva
Phone: 301 903-5212

RIN: 1901-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________




896. 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: Malika S. Hobbs
Phone: 202 586-6174
Fax: 202 586-9469

RIN: 1901-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 960

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/16/96                    61 FR 66158
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Rives
Phone: 702 794-5519
Fax: 702 794-7907

RIN: 1901-AA72
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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898. 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                    12/24/97                    62 FR 67520

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 21926]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1008

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department's Privacy Act 
Regulations 10 CFR 1008, by adding a new system of records to the list 
of systems exempted from certain provisions of the Act. The proposed 
new system of records will be titled ``Contractor Employee Reprisal 
Complaint and Investigation Files (DOE-89).'' These exemptions are 
needed to enable the Office of Contractor Employee Protection to 
perform its administrative, analytical and investigatory duties and 
responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/24/97                    62 FR 67520

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Acting 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
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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900. 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                            04/00/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




901. FEE POLICY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98

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: 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
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




902.  ACQUISITION REGULATION: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises the contractural language for management of the 
Department's projects and facilities by contractors to more closely 
reflect industry practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/98

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: Kevin M. Smith, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585

[[Page 21927]]

Phone: 202 586-8189

RIN: 1991-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




903.  CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION- E.O. 12958

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 904; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements Executive Order 12958, which 
prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and 
declassifying national security information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

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 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247

RIN: 1991-AB42
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




904. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    04/00/98

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
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905. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/97
Final Action                    04/00/98

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




906. 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                            01/05/98                      63 FR 386
Final Action                    09/00/98

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

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907. AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED OMB CIRCULAR A-133

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 104-156

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600.126; 10 CFR 600.226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Agency implementation of revised OMB circular A-133 pursuant 
to Single Audit Act Amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/97                    62 FR 45937
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard Langston, Department of Energy, Office of 
Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Fax: 202 586-0545

RIN: 1991-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




908.  ACQUISITION REGULATION: 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 makes corrections and technical changes to the 
regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/98

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-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




909.  DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE REGULATION: TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254; 42 USC 7256; 42 USC 13525; 41 USC 6301 
to 6308

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600.400 to 600.417

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will remove subpart E, Audits of State and Local 
Governments, from 10 CFR part 600. It has been superseded by OMB 
Circular A-133.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247

RIN: 1991-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




910.  LIMITATION ON ALLOWABILITY OF COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN 
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements section 808 of the fiscal year 1998 
Defense Department Authorization Act, which limits the compensation of 
certain contractor personnel as determined by the Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Terry Sheppard, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8193

RIN: 1991-AB43
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




911. 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

[[Page 21929]]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/97                    62 FR 30558
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97
Final Action                    02/02/98                     63 FR 5272

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1991-AB29
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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                    10/03/97                    62 FR 51800

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 its 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                    08/05/97                    62 FR 42072

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: John Bashista, Procurement Analyst (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
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915. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/97                    62 FR 53754

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
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916. 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                            08/20/97                    62 FR 44350
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/97
Final Action                    11/28/97                    62 FR 63424

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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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 General Counsel (OGC)



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917.  CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1010

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action repeals a provision of the Department's Conduct 
of Employees regulations that has been superseded by regulations 
applicable to all executive branch agencies issued by the Office of 
Government Ethics.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1990-AA24
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




918. 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
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919. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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920.  OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL INSPECTOR FOR THE ALASKA NATURAL GAS 
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR ch 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action eliminates from the Code of Federal Regulations 
provisions that have already been eliminated by law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/98                    63 FR 13485
Final Action Effective          03/20/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Stubbs, Department of Energy, Office of General 
Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6667

RIN: 1990-AA25
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