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





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                       
  
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any 
particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual 
listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory 
agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078, 
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, 
(202) 586-8145.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately August 31, 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).

    For this edition of the Department of Energy's regulatory 
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are 
included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are 
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a 
bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the 
appropriate sequence number in part II.

Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 1998.

Mary Anne Sullivan,

General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1066         Energy Efficiency Standards Rulemakings and Determinations for High Priority Consumer
            Products and Commercial Equipment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 18)..............................    1904-AA67
1067         Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps..............   1904-AA77
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1068         Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid Electric
            Vehicles..............................................................................    1904-AA40
1069         Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps-- Amendments.............    1904-AA46
1070         Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts........................................    1904-AA75
1071         Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters........................................    1904-AA76
1072         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers...............................    1904-AA85
1073         Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.........................................    1904-AA95
1074         Test Procedures for Commercial Heating Equipment.....................................    1904-AA96
1075         Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment............................    1904-AA97
1076         Alternate Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government
            Fleets................................................................................    1904-AA98
1077         Alternate Fuel Program: Biodiesel....................................................    1904-AB00
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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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1078         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings................    1904-AA53
1079         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels................................    1904-AA66
1080         Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential
            Buildings.............................................................................    1904-AA69
1081         Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test
            Procedures, Labeling, and Certification Requirements for Electric Motors..............    1904-AA82
1082         Alternative Fuel Transportation Program: P-Series Fuels..............................    1904-AA99
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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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1083         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines...................    1904-AA74
1084         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home
            Furnaces..............................................................................    1904-AA78
1085         Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps.....................................    1904-AA86
1086         Determination for Small Electric Motors..............................................    1904-AA87
1087         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers.......................    1904-AA89
1088         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment............    1904-AA90
1089         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors.............................    1904-AA91
1090         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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1091         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Cooking Appliances..........................    1904-AA84
1092         Test Procedures for Water Heaters--Amendment.........................................    1904-AA88
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1093         General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified
            Matters or Special Nuclear Material...................................................    1992-AA22
1094         Physical Protection of Security Interests............................................    1992-AA23
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1095         Personnel Assurance Program..........................................................    1992-AA14
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1096         Freedom of Information Act...........................................................    1901-AA32
1097         The Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program...........................    1901-AA54
1098         Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes....................................    1901-AA58
1099         Privacy Act System of Records Update.................................................    1901-AA69
1100         Environmental Management Financial Assistance Program................................    1901-AA71
1101         Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (Reg Plan Seq. No. 19)..................    1901-AA75
1102         Community Transition Activities......................................................   1901-AA77
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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1103         Nuclear Safety Management (Reg Plan Seq. No. 20).....................................    1901-AA34
1104         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 21)........    1901-AA38

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1105         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................    1901-AA57
1106         Occupational Radiation Protection--Amendment.........................................    1901-AA59
1107         Criteria and Procedures for Contractor Employee Protection Program...................    1901-AA78
1108         Price Competitive Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum Standard Sales
            Provisions............................................................................   1901-AA81
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1109         Electric Power System Permits and Reports; Applications; Administrative Procedures
            and Sanctions.........................................................................    1901-AA19
1110         Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities...............    1901-AA44
1111         General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository......    1901-AA72
1112         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities..........................................    1901-AA80
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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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1113         DEAR: Financial Management Clauses...................................................    1991-AB02
1114         Acquisition Regulation: Project Management...........................................    1991-AB39
1115         Classified National Security Information- E.O. 12958.................................    1991-AB42
1116         Acquisition Regulations: Guarantees of Performance...................................    1991-AB44
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1117         Fee Policy...........................................................................    1991-AB32
1118         DEAR: Management and Operating Contract Whistleblower Costs..........................    1991-AB36
1119         Acquisition Regulation: Technical Amendment..........................................    1991-AB40
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1120         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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1121         Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; Miscellaneous Personal Property    1991-AA28
1122         DEAR Amendment for Rights in Data....................................................    1991-AB33
1123         Agency Implementation of Revised OMB Circular A-133..................................    1991-AB38
1124         Department of Energy Assistance Regulation: Technical Amendment......................    1991-AB41
1125         Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor Personnel..........    1991-AB43
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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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1126         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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1127         Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees...............    1990-AA15
1128         Conduct of Employees.................................................................    1990-AA24
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                          Prerule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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1066. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS RULEMAKINGS AND DETERMINATIONS FOR 
HIGH PRIORITY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 18 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA67
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1067. 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              06/30/98
Supplemental ANPRM              07/00/99
NPRM                            03/00/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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.
This action is covered in the Regulatory Plan entry 1904-AA677, which 
appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

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-AA77
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
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1068. EQUIVALENT PETROLEUM-BASED FUEL ECONOMY CALCULATION FOR ELECTRIC 
AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 474

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule on the inclusion of electric vehicles in the 
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program was issued by DOE on 
April 15, 1981. It established a methodology for determining the 
equivalent petroleum-based fuel economy (PEF) for electric vehicles so 
that they could be included in a

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manufacturer's overall CAFE program. This methodology was based on 
several factors including the energy efficiency of the vehicle, the 
efficiency of electric generation and transmission, the fuels used to 
generate electricity, and the driving patterns of electric vehicles. It 
established a method for determining the PEF of electric vehicles that 
are recharged from stationary sources only. Hybrid electric vehicles, a 
type of electric vehicle, are electrically recharged by an on-board 
mobile generator. Hybrid vehicles are not covered by this action. This 
rulemaking would update the methodology for calculating the CAFE 
credits for electric vehicles that are recharged by stationary sources. 
Rulemaking authority for establishing PEF values for electric and 
hybrid electric vehicles is provided under Public Law 103-272 (49 USC 
32904).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/04/94                     59 FR 5336
Revised NPRM                    03/00/99
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rogelio Sullivan, Program Manager, Electric and Hybrid 
Propulsion Division, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, EE-32, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-3042
Fax: 202 586-1600

RIN: 1904-AA40
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1069. 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                            10/00/98
Final Action                    08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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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1070. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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. This action is 
covered in the Regulatory Plan entry 1904-AA67, which appears in part 
II of this issue of the Federal Register.

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA75
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1071. 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

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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                 11/00/98
Reissue NPRM                    12/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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.
This action is covered in the Regulatory Plan entry 1904-AA67, which 
appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 1904-AA76
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1072. 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                            10/00/98
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 1904-AA85
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1073. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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1074. 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 American 
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 
(ASHRAE), and will establish certification and labeling requirements 
for small and large commercial package heating equipment, warm-air 
furnaces, and packaged boilers.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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1075. 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                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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1076. ALTERNATE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS

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                           04/17/98                    63 FR 19372
NPRM                            05/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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1077.  ALTERNATE FUEL PROGRAM: BIODIESEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13211 (2); 42 USC 13211 (14); 42 USC 13252 
(b)(2)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is being taken in response to a petition filed by 
the National Biodiesel Board and will determine whether B-20, a blend 
of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel by volume, 
should be designated as an ``alternative fuel'' under section 301 of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul McArdle, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-4445
Fax: 202 586-1610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB00

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                       Final Rule Stage
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1078. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/97
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1079. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1080. 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                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1081. 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

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commercial and industrial electric motors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/96                    61 FR 60440
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/97                     62 FR 6888
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/23/98                    63 FR 34758
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1082.  ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: P-SERIES FUELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13211(2)

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition filed by Pure Energy Corporation, 
the Department proposes to amend the rules for the statutory program 
requiring alternative fuel providers and State government fleets to 
acquire an annually increasing percentage of alternative fueled 
vehicles from among their purchases of light duty vehicles.
The proposed revisions would add certain blends of 
methyltetrahydrocarbon, ethanol and hydrocarbons known as P-series 
fuels to the definition of ``alternative fuel''.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/98                    63 FR 40202
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Long-Term Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1083. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 8236

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 437

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

Abstract: DOE is required to establish by rule national voluntary 
guidelines for home energy rating system. The guidelines are designed 
to encourage uniformity with regard to systems for rating the annual 
energy efficiency of residential buildings. The guidelines may be used 
to enable and encourage the assignment of energy efficiency ratings to 
residential buildings and the development of criteria for attractive 
financial instruments for energy efficient homes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Reese, Program Manager, EE-43, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7819

RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________

1084. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

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 furnaces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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, or low priority based 
on significant input from the public. This action is low priority, and 
the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this action 
for the next two fiscal years.

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, Program Manager, Office of Codes and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585

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Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________

1085. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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. While this action is a medium 
priority, the Department does not plan to begin work on it until next 
year.

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

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________

1086. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6317

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 medium priority, 
and the Department plans to begin work on this action later this year.

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

RIN: 1904-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________

1087. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

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

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 low priority, 
and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this 
action for the next two fiscal years.

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringeri, Office of Codes and Standards, 
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 1J-018, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617

RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________

1088. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING 
EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430

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

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary

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determines is technologically feasible and economically justified.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 low priority, 
and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this 
action for the next two fiscal years.

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, 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: 202 586-9138
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________

1089. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6313

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 431

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

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 low priority, 
and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this 
action for the next two fiscal years.

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

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________

1090. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6295

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1998.

Abstract: The statute requires the Department to revise the standards 
to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the 
Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically 
justified.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 low priority, 
and the Department does not plan to begin substantive work on this 
action for the next two fiscal years.

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

RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Completed Actions
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1091. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC COOKING 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 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 electric cooking 
appliances 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                    09/08/98                    63 FR 48037

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________

1092. 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 were revised. Rulemaking 
issues included: 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                    05/11/98                    63 FR 25996

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1093. GENERAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR 
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTERS OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12968; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 710 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1094. 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, establishes DOE 
contractor requirements in the areas of protective force medical, 
physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. The 
proposed revisions are to ensure protective force personnel receive 
quality medical services that are consistent with the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1990. They also will enhance communications between 
Designated Physicians and personnel responsible for supervising 
physical fitness training and certification to assure better 
understanding of the risk of injury to Security Police Officers and 
Security Officers participating in physical fitness activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Completed Actions
Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1095. 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                    09/08/98                    63 FR 48059

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dan Rhoades, Office of Weapons Surety, Defense 
Programs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-3757
Fax: 301 903-8628

Randall Weidman, Office of Weapons Surety, Defense 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)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1096. 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                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1097. THE OFFICE OF ENERGY RESEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John A. Alleva, Director, Grants and Contracts 
Division, Department of Energy, Office of Energy Research, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5212

RIN: 1901-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

1098. 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

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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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1099. 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                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1100. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 6301 to 6308; 42 USC 7254; 42 USC 7256

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to establish and implement 
policies and procedures applicable to the award and administration of 
grants and cooperative agreements by the Office of Environmental 
Management (EM) in the areas of: environmental waste management, 
environmental restoration, pollution prevention and supporting 
technologies, decommissioning and decontamination activities, 
technology integration and transfer, environmental education and 
transportation technologies as it relates to environmental restoration 
and waste management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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, Contract Management Specialist, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-6174
Fax: 202 586-9469

RIN: 1901-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________

1101. CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 19 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

1102. 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                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                       Final Rule Stage
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1103. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 20 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________

1104. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________

1105. 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              10/00/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1106. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION--AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 835

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/96                    61 FR 67600
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1107. 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
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S. Fein, Department of Energy, Office of 
Employee Concerns, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4043

RIN: 1901-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________

1108. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/98                    63 FR 17260
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Long-Term Actions
Departmental and Others (ENDEP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1109. 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.

Legal Authority:  PL 95-91; PL 66-280; EO 12038

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 205.300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would streamline the existing procedures 
for applying to the DOE for Presidential permits and electricity export 
authorizations by eliminating the use of FERC ``trial-type'' procedures 
and establishing a less adversarial process of decisionmaking. These 
regulations may also establish that DOE's decisional criterion is only 
electric power system reliability and not the economic or commercial 
viability of projects.
This action is currently being reviewed in light of open access and 
restructuring issues in the electric power industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell, Electricity Analyst, (FE-27), Office of 
Coal and Power Systems, Department of Energy, Room 3H-087, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9624
Fax: 202 586-5736
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

1110. ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY STANDARDS AT NUCLEAR WEAPONS 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-190, sec 3131

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Harry Pettengill, Director, Occupational Health and 
Safety Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-4343
Fax: 301 903-2582

RIN: 1901-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1111. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE RECOMMENDATION OF SITES FOR NUCLEAR 
WASTE REPOSITORY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10132

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1901-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________

1112. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1113. 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                            10/00/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1114. 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                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
Phone: 202 586-8189

RIN: 1991-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________

1115. 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                            10/00/98
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1116.  ACQUISITION REGULATIONS: GUARANTEES OF PERFORMANCE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 909.970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is to amend the Department's acquisition 
regulations to deal with contracting officer's determinations of 
responsibility in cases where the prospective awardee has been created 
solely for performance of the instant contract in the award of all 
contracts, including management and operating contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 1991-AB44

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1117. 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                            04/10/98                    63 FR 17800
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1118. 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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1119. 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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Long-Term Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1120. AMENDMENT TO WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AT DOE SITES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 707

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1991-AA90

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Completed Actions
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1121. 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                    04/20/98                    63 FR 19614

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1122. 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                    03/04/98                    63 FR 10499

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1123. 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                    08/29/97                    62 FR 45937

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1124. 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                    06/02/98                    63 FR 29941

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1125. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/11/98                    63 FR 25779

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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.

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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
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
_______________________________________________________________________

1126. 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7211 et seq; PL 103-160, sec 3161; EO 12674

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The DOE regulation on conduct of employees needs to be 
revised to reflect the issuance of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for 
Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR 2635) and the repeal of 
conflict-of-interest provisions formerly applicable to DOE employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35085
Final Action                    08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1990-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                      Completed Actions
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
_______________________________________________________________________

1127. PAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES OF PERSONS WHO ARE NOT GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7254

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1060

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/15/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1990-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________

1128. 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                    06/03/98                    63 FR 30109

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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