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


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Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)                                             


  



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing 
its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988).

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 1, 2000. They are 
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

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

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

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2000.

 Mary Anne Sullivan,

General Counsel.

                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1029         Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments............     1904-AA46
1030         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels..............................     1904-AA66
1031         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers (Reg Plan Seq. No. 25).............     1904-AA67
1032         Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (Reg Plan       1904-AA77
            Seq. No. 26)........................................................................
1033         Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local               1904-AA98
            Government Fleets...................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1034         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings..............     1904-AA53
1035         Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters (Reg Plan Seq. No. 27)...............     1904-AA76
1036         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers.............................     1904-AA85
1037         Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.......................................     1904-AA95
1038         Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces, and Efficiency Certification,         1904-AA96
            Compliance, and Enforcement for Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water
            Heating Equipment...................................................................
1039         Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment..........................     1904-AA97
1040         Alternative Fuel Program: Biodiesel................................................     1904-AB00
1041         Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers.....................................     1904-AB02
1042         Amendments to the Refrigeration Standards..........................................     1904-AB03
1043         Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment.........................................     1904-AB04
1044         Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons...........................     1904-AB05
1045         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water         1904-AB06
            Heating Equipment...................................................................
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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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1046         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................     1904-AA74
1047         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home          1904-AA78
            Furnaces............................................................................
1048         Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps...................................     1904-AA86
1049         Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................     1904-AA87

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1050         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers.....................     1904-AA89
1051         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment..........     1904-AA90
1052         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors...........................     1904-AA91
1053         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................     1904-AA92
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1054         Equivalent Petroleum-Based Fuel Economy Calculation for Electric and Hybrid             1904-AA40
            Electric Vehicles...................................................................
1055         Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential           1904-AA69
            Buildings...........................................................................
1056         Energy Efficiency Standards for Lamp Ballasts......................................     1904-AA75
1057         State Energy Program...............................................................     1904-AB01
1058         Energy Savings Performance Contracting; Technical Amendment........................     1904-AB07
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                                   Defense and Security Affairs--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1059         Computer Security; Access to Information on Government-Owned Systems...............     1992-AA27
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1060         Physical Protection of Security Interests..........................................     1992-AA23
1061         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Security Activities...............................     1992-AA28
1062         Human Reliability Program..........................................................     1992-AA29
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1063         General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to               1992-AA22
            Classified Matters or Special Nuclear Material......................................
1064         Security Requirements for Disclosure of Classified and Other Sensitive Information.     1992-AA26
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1065         Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities.....................................     1992-AA25
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1066         Freedom of Information Act.........................................................     1901-AA32
1067         Privacy Act System of Records Update...............................................     1901-AA69
1068         Community Transition Activities....................................................     1901-AA77
1069         Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities.....................     1901-AA86
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1070         Nuclear Safety Management (Reg Plan Seq. No. 28)...................................     1901-AA34
1071         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq. No. 29)......     1901-AA38
1072         General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository....     1901-AA72
1073         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property....................................     1901-AA82
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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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1074         Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities.............     1901-AA44
1075         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings       1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).....................................................
1076         Payments for Special Burdens and in Lieu of Taxes..................................     1901-AA58
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1077         Environmental Management Financial Assistance Program..............................     1901-AA71
1078         Redesign and Revision of Wholesale Power Rates and Resolution of Certain                1901-AA83
            Transmission-Related Issues.........................................................
1079         Redesign and Revision of Transmission Rates and Open Access Transmission Terms and      1901-AA84
            Conditions..........................................................................
1080         Revised Integrated Resource Planning Approval Criteria.............................     1901-AA85
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                      Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1081         DEAR: Recycling....................................................................     1991-AB47
1082         DEAR: Work for Others..............................................................     1991-AB48
1083         Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues.................     1991-AB54
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1084         Classified National Security Information--E.O. 12958...............................     1991-AB42
1085         DEAR: Cost Principles..............................................................     1991-AB46
1086         DEAR: Part 970, DOE Management and Operating Contracts:Technical Revisions.........     1991-AB49
1087         DEAR: Technical Amendments.........................................................     1991-AB51

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1088         DEAR: Purchasing by DOE Management and Operating Contractors From Affiliated            1991-AB52
            Sources.............................................................................
1089         DEAR: Patent Rights................................................................     1991-AB55
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1090         DEAR: Financial Management Clauses.................................................     1991-AB02
1091         DEAR: Management and Operating Contract Whistleblower Costs........................     1991-AB36
1092         DEAR: Mentor-Protege Program.......................................................     1991-AB45
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                                 Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1093         Contractor Legal Management Requirements; Acquisition Regulations..................     1990-AA27
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1094         Conduct of Employees...............................................................     1990-AA19
1095         Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees..........................     1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1029. 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 test 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                            10/00/00
Final Action                    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA46
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1030. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409

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

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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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
Notice Withdrawing NPRM         10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1904-AA66
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1031. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES WASHERS

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

RIN: 1904-AA67
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1032. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT 
PUMPS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 26 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA77
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1033. ALTERNATIVE 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, April 1, 2000.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the Act) 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. 
DOE has announced a series of informal workshops, including two for 
State and local government officials, to discuss regulatory options and 
other issues related to the alternative fueled vehicle requirements 
under the Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/17/98                    63 FR 19372
Notice of Public Workshops      07/20/00                    65 FR 44987
NPRM                            05/00/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Katz, EE-34, Program Manager, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6116
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA98
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1034. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW RISE 
BUILDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435

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

Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as 
amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-486, October 24, 1992) 
provides that DOE establish Federal building energy standards that 
require in new Federal buildings those energy efficiency measures that 
are technologically feasible and economically justified. The standards 
for Federal buildings are intended to parallel closely the voluntary 
building energy codes of the Energy Policy Act for private sector 
construction. Interim energy performance standards which DOE had issued 
before enactment of the Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for 
the Federal sector until the new Federal building energy standards 
become effective.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/97
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209

RIN: 1904-AA53
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1035. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR WATER HEATERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 27 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA76


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1036. 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                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63359
Final Action                    01/00/01

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: Lindsay Coffman, EE-41, Office of Building Research and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4517
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA85
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1037. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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 American Society of Heating, 
Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48852
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA95
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1038. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES, AND EFFICIENCY 
CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL HEATING, AIR 
CONDITIONING, AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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 compliance requirements 
for commercial heating equipment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/13/99                    64 FR 69597
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA96
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1039. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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 Refrigeration Institute 
or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air 
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48828
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA97


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1040. ALTERNATIVE 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: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1999.

Abstract: This action would implement the biodiesel fuel use credit 
created by the Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998. It 
would provide for the allocation of an alternative fueled vehicle 
acquisition credit for a specified amount of biodiesel fuel use by 
those required to purchase alternative fueled vehicles under titles III 
and V of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/19/99                    64 FR 27169
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-34, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB00
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1041. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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 these provisions. It would also 
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test 
procedures revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, 
and Air Conditioning Engineers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48838
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB02
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1042. AMENDMENTS TO THE REFRIGERATION STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6295

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the definition of electric 
refrigerator used in DOE's energy conservation program to exclude units 
whose physical configuration makes them unsuitable for general storage 
of perishable foods.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/13/99                    64 FR 37706
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB03
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1043. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add test procedures for dishwashers with 
soil-sensing technology, revise the calculation of estimated annual 
operating cost, and change the definitions of compact and standard 
models.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/28/99                    64 FR 52248
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB04
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1044. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6861; 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This would amend the Weatherization Assistance Program for 
Low-Income Persons. The changes would add clarifying language, delete 
obsolete provisions, improve the overall operation of the program, 
include a 25 percent State cost share requirement, and give State and 
local agencies additional flexibility.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4331
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/00
Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Gregory Reamy, Office of Technology Assistance, EE-42,

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Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4074

RIN: 1904-AB05
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1045. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL HEATING, AIR 
CONDITIONING, AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 29, 2003.

Abstract: This action would determine whether to adopt the ASHRAE 90.1-
1999 efficiency levels as a uniform national standard, or to set a more 
stringent standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Preliminary Screening Analysis  05/15/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB06
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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1046. 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 systems. 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.
In response to the directives of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, DOE 
collaborated with hundreds of stakeholders and organizations, including 
the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Council, the National Association 
of State Energy Officials, and HERS providers, many of whom had been 
meeting regarding HERS since about 1987. Based on input from all the 
stakeholders, DOE issued for public comment a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking on voluntary guidelines.
Most of the comments that DOE received on the proposed rule were 
readily resolved. But the issue of ``fuel neutrality'' was not easily 
incorporated into the rule. ``Fuel neutrality'' involved an 
interpretation of the requirement that the rule not ``discriminate 
among fuel types'' for which the EPACT legislation provided no 
clarification. Yet, in spite of an intensive effort by DOE to work with 
both the electric and gas industries, a definition regarding fuel 
neutrality was not resolved and remains hotly disputed.
In the fall of 2000, DOE plans to issue a Report to Congress on the 
HERS and Energy Efficient Mortgages, as required by Congress. This 
report will note that despite the fact that DOE has not issued a final 
rule, home energy raters are now available in 47 States, and the 
guidelines used by these raters are generally consistent in content to 
DOE's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on voluntary HERS guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-40, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7086
Fax: 202 586-5557
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
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1047. 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: Local, State

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Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited 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, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA78
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1048. 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             To Be                       Determined

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 work on it this year.

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of Building 
Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA86
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1049. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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             To Be                       Determined

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 plans to do only limited work on it this year.

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-41, Energy Technology Program 
Specialist, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




1050. 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, Determination Notice.

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 Berringer, EE-41, Office of Building Research and 
Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA89
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1051. 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.

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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, Determination 
Notice.

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 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, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1052. 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, Determination 
Notice.

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, EE-41, Energy Technology Program 
Specialist, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




1053. 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, Determination 
Notice.

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 at least the next two fiscal years.

Agency Contact: Terry Logee, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of Building 
Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA92

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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


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1054. EQUIVALENT PETROLEUM-BASED FUEL ECONOMY CALCULATION FOR ELECTRIC 
AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Priority: Other Significant

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: This action will establish a methodology for determining the 
equivalent petroleum-based fuel economy (PEF) for electric vehicles so 
that they could be included in a manufacturer's overall Corporate 
Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program. The methodology would be based on 
several factors including the energy efficiency of the vehicle, the 
efficiency of electricity generation and transmission, and the driving 
patterns of electric vehicles. It will establish a method for 
determining the PEF of electric vehicles that are recharged from 
stationary sources only. Hybrid vehicles are not covered by this 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/94                     59 FR 5336
Revised NPRM                    07/14/99                    64 FR 37905
Final Action                    06/12/00                    65 FR 36985

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rogelio Sullivan, EE-32, Program Manager, Electric and 
Hybrid Propulsion Division, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8042

RIN: 1904-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1055. 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                    10/06/00                    65 FR 59999

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




1056. 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.

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/90                    55 FR 39624
NPRM                            03/04/94                    59 FR 10464
Ballast Analysis Workshop       06/01/99
Reissue NPRM                    03/15/00                    65 FR 14128
Final Action                    09/19/00                    65 FR 56740

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

Agency Contact: Carl Adams, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of Building 
Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9142
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________




1057. STATE ENERGY PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6321; 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would clarify the applicability of requirements 
under parts B and C.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/24/99                    64 FR 46111
Final Action                    05/01/00                    65 FR 25265

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Thomas P. Stapp, EE-42, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2096

RIN: 1904-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




1058.  ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING; TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 8287-8287(c)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 436

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the sunset provision of the regulation and 
updates references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/00                    65 FR 39784

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-41, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209

Tatiana Muessel, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20676
Phone: 202 586-9230

RIN: 1904-AB07
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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1059. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT-OWNED 
SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2011 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 
50 USC 2483(c)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 3, 2000.

Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access to 
information in computer systems used by DOE employees and the employees 
of DOE prime contractors who perform defense nuclear-related activities 
at DOE headquarters or at DOE national laboratories at various 
locations around the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Tullis, Office of Security and Emergency 
Operations, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-4805

RIN: 1992-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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1060. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            06/00/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

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

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1061. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR SECURITY ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2282(b)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide for the imposition of civil 
penalties on contractors for violations relating to the safeguarding or 
security of classified or sensitive data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Cathy Tullis, Office of Security and Emergency 
Operations, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-4805

RIN: 1992-AA28
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1062.  HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a Human Reliability Program that 
would consolidate the Department's Personnel Security Assurance Program 
(PSAP) and its Personnel Assurance Program (PAP). PSAP is an access 
authorization program that evaluates individuals who apply for or 
occupy certain positions that are critical to the national security. 
PAP ensures that employees assigned to nuclear explosives duties do not 
have emotional, mental, or physical conditions that could result in an 
accidental or unauthorized detonation of nuclear explosives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brightwell, Office of Nuclear and National 
Security Information, Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Road, 
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-5454
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA29
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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1063. GENERAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR 
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTERS OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 appeals 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                            08/16/99                    64 FR 44433
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky, Personnel Security Specialist, 
Office of Safeguards and Security, Department of Energy, Germantown, MD 
20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-5010

RIN: 1992-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




1064. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED AND OTHER 
SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-65, section 3164

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would prescribe the security requirements and 
procedures that a DOE or DOE contractor employee must follow to make a 
protected disclosure of classified or other sensitive information under 
the whistleblower protection provisions of section 3164 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Tullis, Office of Security and Emergency 
Operations, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-4805

RIN: 1992-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1065. ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ATOMIC ENERGY ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amended the Department's regulations concerning 
unclassified assistance to foreign atomic energy activities. The 
amendments made explicit DOE's export control jurisdiction over 
transfers of technology and services to foreign activities relating to 
special nuclear material; revised the list of countries for which 
assistance under the regulations requires specific

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authorization; and updated the address for submitting reports and 
requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/02/99                    64 FR 35959
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/99
Final Action                    03/27/00                    65 FR 16124

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Zander Hollander, Office of Arms Control and 
Nonproliferation, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2125

RIN: 1992-AA25
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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1066. 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                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




1067. 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                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1901-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




1068. 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 USC 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                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Baney, Office of Worker and Community 
Transition, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3751

RIN: 1901-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




1069.  NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the definition of ``program.''

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Wyatt, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2256

RIN: 1901-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1070. NUCLEAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 28 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1071. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 29 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




1072. 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 amend 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 would 
reflect statutory and policy changes that have occurred since the 
Nuclear Waste Policy Act was passed in 1982. The amendments would 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
Supplemental NPRM               11/30/99                    64 FR 67054
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1901-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1073. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 3158

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 770

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish procedures for identifying and 
disposing of real property by sale or lease at the Department's defense 
nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting economic development. 
It would also establish procedures for reporting actions to Congress, 
informing those acquiring the property of the availability of 
indemnification for injury to people or property from releases or 
threatened releases of hazardous materials, requesting indemnification, 
and making claims for indemnification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/29/00                    65 FR 10685
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, General Engineer, Office of Field 
Integration, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4548
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1074. 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                             To Be                       Determined

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

RIN: 1901-AA44


_______________________________________________________________________



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1075. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE 
URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

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 Road, 
Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-3895

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




1076. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1077. 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 they relate to environmental restoration 
and waste management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/03/00

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

RIN: 1901-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




1078. REDESIGN AND REVISION OF WHOLESALE POWER RATES AND RESOLUTION OF 
CERTAIN TRANSMISSION-RELATED ISSUES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 96-501, sec 7

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an action by the Bonneville Power Administration 
(BPA) to redesign and revise its wholesale power rates and to resolve 
certain transmission-related issues. The principal purpose of this 
action is to allow BPA to recover sufficient revenues to timely meet 
its repayment and other cost recovery obligations, to be a reliable and 
competitive power supplier, to send appropriate price signals to 
customers, to provide a methodology for treatment and allocation of 
inter-business line costs,

[[Page 73776]]

and to otherwise meet BPA ratemaking standards set forth in various 
statutes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/99                    64 FR 44318
NPRM Comment Period End         11/05/99
Final Record of Decision        05/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Diane Cherry, Manager for Power Products, Pricing and 
Rates, Power Business Line, Department of Energy, PSP-5, 905 NE 11th 
Street, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503 230-5648

RIN: 1901-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




1079. REDESIGN AND REVISION OF TRANSMISSION RATES AND OPEN ACCESS 
TRANSMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 96-501, sec. 7; PL 102-486, sec. 824k(i)(2)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2000.

Abstract: This is an action by the Bonneville Power Administration 
(BPA) to redesign and revise its electric transmission rates and its 
open access transmission terms and conditions. The principle purpose of 
the action is to allow BPA to recover sufficient revenues to timely 
meet its repayment and other cost recovery obligations, to equitably 
allocate transmission costs between Federal and non-Federal users of 
the transmission system, and to establish transmission terms and 
conditions which are equal or superior to those contained in the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's pro forma tariff.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/00                    65 FR 14098
Final Record of Decision        08/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dennis Metcalf, Transmission Rate Case Manager, 
Department of Energy, TMP, 905 NE 11th, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 360 418-8679

RIN: 1901-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




1080. REVISED INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING APPROVAL CRITERIA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7152; 42 USC 7275 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 905.1 to 905.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise Western Area Power Administration 
regulations that require its long-term firm power customers to prepare 
integrated resource plans. It would amend the criteria for approval of 
such plans and reduce reporting burdens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/17/99                    64 FR 54174
Final Action                    03/30/00                    65 FR 16789

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Simmons B. Buntin, Energy Services Specialist, 
Department of Energy, Office of Environment, WAPA, 12155 W. Alemeda 
Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228-2802
Phone: 720 962-7419

RIN: 1901-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1081. DEAR: RECYCLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 970.52; 48 CFR 970.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement E.O. 13101, Greening the 
Government Through Recycling, Waste Prevention, and Federal 
Acquisition. It would increase the procurement of products containing 
recycled materials and reduce waste generation at DOE facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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 B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




1082. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide policies and procedures governing 
work for others by DOE contractors and would ensure that authorization 
is consistent and uniform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no

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statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: A. Scott Geary, Program Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3299

RIN: 1991-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________




1083. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make the payment of fees to the 
Department's major operating contractors conditional on meeting 
safeguard and security requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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: John Mitchell, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0416
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1084. CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION--E.O. 12958

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

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 B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________




1085. DEAR: COST PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend various clauses that address cost 
principles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/00                    65 FR 37335
Final Action                    12/00/00

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: Terrence D. 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-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




1086. DEAR: PART 970, DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS:TECHNICAL 
REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise part 970 of the Department of Energy 
Acquisition Regulations to eliminate provisions that are unnecessary, 
obsolete, or duplicated elsewhere in title 48.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/13/00                    65 FR 13418
Final Action                    12/00/00

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: John R. Bashista, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB49


_______________________________________________________________________



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1087. DEAR: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 900 to 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make corrections and technical changes to 
the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/00

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-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




1088. DEAR: PURCHASING BY DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTORS FROM 
AFFILIATED SOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend provisions that cover organizational 
conflicts of interest and purchases from affiliated sources to protect 
the Department in transactions involving a DOE M&O contractor and its 
affiliates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/99                    64 FR 55453
Final Action                    10/00/00

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-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




1089.  DEAR: PATENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 927; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update the Department's regulations on 
patent rights to reflect the current practices employed in its major 
facility contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1090. DEAR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLAUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            11/18/98                    63 FR 64024
Final Action                    04/21/00                    65 FR 21371

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1091. 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 Departmentwide contract reform 
initiative concerning allowability of costs in whistleblower actions.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/98                      63 FR 386
Revised NPRM                    03/24/99                    64 FR 14206
Final Action                    10/18/00                    65 FR 62299

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: Terrence D. 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-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________




1092. DEAR: MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 919

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition 
Regulations (DEAR) to formally encourage DOE prime contractors to 
assist small disadvantaged firms certified by the Small Business 
Administration under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, other 
small disadvantaged businesses, and small businesses owned and 
controlled by women in enhancing their capabilities to perform 
contracts and subcontracts for DOE and other Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/99                    64 FR 68072
Final Action                    04/21/00                    65 FR 21367

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-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1093.  CONTRACTOR LEGAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS; ACQUISITION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5814 and 5815; 42 USC 7151, 7251, 
7254, and 7256; 50 USC 2401; 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 712 (New); 48 CFR 928; 48 CFR 931; 48 CFR 944; 48 
CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a new regulation covering all 
legal costs to be reimbursed by the Department to its facility 
management contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

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: Laura Fullerton, Attorney-Advisor (GC-61), Department 
of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3420
Fax: 202 586-0325
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1990-AA27
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1094. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35085
Final Action                    12/00/00

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 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19


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1095.  CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 2672; 42 USC 7101 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide for the indemnification of 
employees or former employees of the Department of Energy who are 
personally liable to pay damages for their official acts or omissions 
as a result of an adverse judgment or settlement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1990-AA26
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