[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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 15, 2001. 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 November 2, 2001.

 Lee Liberman Otis,

General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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923          Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home          1904-AA78
            Furnaces (Reg Plan Seq No. 20)....................................................
924          Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local               1904-AA98
            Government Fleets...................................................................
925          Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq        1904-AB08
            No. 21)...........................................................................
926          Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat      1904-AB09
            Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtu's/hr (Reg Plan Seq No. 22)................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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927          State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels..............................     1904-AA66
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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928          Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments............     1904-AA46
929          Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (Reg Plan       1904-AA77
            Seq No. 23).......................................................................
930          Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers.............................     1904-AA85
931          Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters.......................................     1904-AA95
932          Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces, and Efficiency Certification,         1904-AA96
            Compliance, and Enforcement for Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water
            Heating Equipment...................................................................
933          Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment..........................     1904-AA97
934          Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers.....................................     1904-AB02
935          Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment.........................................     1904-AB04
936          Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons...........................     1904-AB05
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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937          Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low Rise Buildings..............     1904-AA53
938          National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................     1904-AA74
939          Determination for High Intensity Discharge Lamps...................................     1904-AA86
940          Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................     1904-AA87
941          Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers.....................     1904-AA89
942          Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment..........     1904-AA90
943          Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors...........................     1904-AA91
944          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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945          Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers....................................     1904-AA67
946          Alternative Fuel Program: Biodiesel................................................     1904-AB00
947          Amendments to the Refrigeration Standards..........................................     1904-AB03
948          Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water         1904-AB06
            Heating Equipment...................................................................
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                                   Defense and Security Affairs--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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949          Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security                   1992-AA27
            Administration Computer Systems.....................................................
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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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950          Physical Protection of Security Interests..........................................     1992-AA23
951          Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Security Activities...............................     1992-AA28
952          Human Reliability Program..........................................................     1992-AA29
953          Criteria and Procedure for Establishment of the Personnel Security Assurance            1992-AA30
            Program and Determinations of an Individual's Eligibility for Access to a Personnel
            Security Assurance Program Position.................................................
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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954          General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to               1992-AA22
            Classified Matters or Special Nuclear Material......................................
955          Security Requirements for Disclosure of Classified and Other Sensitive Information.     1992-AA26
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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956          Freedom of Information Act.........................................................     1901-AA32
957          Community Transition Activities....................................................     1901-AA77

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958          Research Misconduct................................................................     1901-AA89
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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959          Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 24).....     1901-AA38
960          Privacy Act System of Records Update...............................................     1901-AA69
961          Economic Development Transfers of Real Property....................................     1901-AA82
962          Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities.....................     1901-AA86
963          Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing     1901-AA88
            Sites: Technical Amendments.........................................................
964          Guidelines for Physician Panel Determinations on Worker Requests for Assistance in      1901-AA90
            Filing for State Worker's Compensation Benefits.....................................
965          Policy Review of Three Issues Arising Under Bonneville Power Administration's New       1901-AA91
            Large Single Load (NLSL) Policy.....................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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966          Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards at Nuclear Weapons Facilities.............     1901-AA44
967          Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings       1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).....................................................
968          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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969          General Guidelines for the Recommendation of Sites for Nuclear Waste Repository....     1901-AA72
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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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970          Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             1991-AB56
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
971          Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit      1991-AB57
            Organizations.......................................................................
972          Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency..............................     1991-AB59
973          DEAR: Part 970 Rewrite Continuation................................................     1991-AB60
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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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974          Classified National Security Information--E.O. 12958...............................     1991-AB42
975          DEAR: Recycling....................................................................     1991-AB47

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976          DEAR: Technical Amendments.........................................................     1991-AB51
977          DEAR: Purchasing by DOE Management and Operating Contractors From Affiliated            1991-AB52
            Sources.............................................................................
978          Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues.................     1991-AB54
979          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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980          DEAR: Work for Others..............................................................     1991-AB48
981          Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Amendment..........................     1991-AB58
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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982          Conduct of Employees...............................................................     1990-AA19
983          Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees..........................     1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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923. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND 
MOBILE HOME FURNACES

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

RIN: 1904-AA78
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924. 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 conducted 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. DOE will make its determination within the context of the National 
Energy Policy and taking into account comments received as a result of 
the workshops.

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
Notice of Determination         03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

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-AA98
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925.   ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 
TRANSFORMERS

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

RIN: 1904-AB08
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926.   ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR 
CONDITIONING UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTU'S/HR

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

RIN: 1904-AB09

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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927. 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 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         12/00/01

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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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6768
Final Action                    02/00/02

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

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

RIN: 1904-AA77
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930. 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
Reopen Comment Period           01/00/02
Final Action                    09/00/02

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: Antonio Bouza, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20676
Phone: 202 586-4563
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA85
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931. 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

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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                    01/00/02

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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932. 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                    12/00/01

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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933. 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                    12/00/01

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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934. 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                    02/00/02

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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935. 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 improve the testing specifications for the 
current dishwasher test procedure, 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                     65 FR 2077
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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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936. 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 to include the three statutory changes made to the 
program by the Congress. The changes would add clarifying language, 
delete obsolete provisions, improve the overall operation of the 
program, 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              12/08/00                    65 FR 77209
Final Action                    12/00/01

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, 
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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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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

Priority: Other Significant

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                    12/00/02

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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938. 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 2002, 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

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on voluntary HERS guidelines.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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939. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to 
prescribe test procedures 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: Ronald Lewis, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Research and Standards, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA86
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940. 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: The Department's 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 has initiated work to gather 
information and conduct analyses in preparation for a determination 
under 42 U.S.C. 6317(b).

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
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941. 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.

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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942. 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.

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

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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
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943. 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 Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy efficiency standards and test procedures for 
commercial and industrial electric motors. EPCA requires the Department 
to revise the standards periodically 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
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944. 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.

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: Ronald Lewis, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Research and Standards, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA92
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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945. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES WASHERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/14/94                    59 FR 56423
Supplemental ANPRM              11/18/98                    63 FR 64343
Workshop                        12/15/98
NPRM                            10/05/00                    65 FR 59549
Final Rule                      01/12/01                     66 FR 3314
Final Rule Effective            04/13/01                     66 FR 8744
Final Action                    04/17/01                    66 FR 19714

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA67
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946. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/99                    64 FR 27169
Final Rule                      01/11/01                     66 FR 2207
Final Rule Effective            04/13/01                     66 FR 8746
Final Action                    05/02/01                    66 FR 21851

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Rodgers, Program Manager (EE-34), Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9118
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB00
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947. 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 and which cannot cool below 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/99                    64 FR 37706
Final Action                    11/19/01                    66 FR 57845

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
_______________________________________________________________________




948. 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 adopted the ASHRAE 90.1-1999 efficiency levels as 
a uniform national standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Preliminary Screening Analysis  05/15/00
Final Rule                      01/12/01                     66 FR 3336
Final Rule Effective            04/13/01                     66 FR 8745
Final Action                    05/21/01                    66 FR 27853

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)                                Prerule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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949. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR 
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER 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 on National Nuclear Security Administration computer 
systems by DOE employees and the employees of DOE contractors who 
perform defense nuclear-related activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/01
NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Philip Sibert, Office of Defense Nuclear Security (NA-
3), Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2541

RIN: 1992-AA27

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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950. 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. 
Additionally, Security Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II 
were better defined to eliminate confusing physical fitness 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Glenn H. Bowser, Department of Energy, Office of 
Security and Emergency Operations, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-5693

RIN: 1992-AA23
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951. 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: 10 CFR 824

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                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of 
Security and Emergency Operations, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4451

RIN: 1992-AA28
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952. 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 for individuals who apply for or occupy certain 
positions that are critical to the national security. The PSAP requires 
an initial and annual supervisory review, medical assessment, 
management evaluation, and a DOE personnel security review of all 
applicants or incumbents. The PAP is a nuclear explosives safety 
program using many of the evaluations of the PSAP to ensure that 
employees assigned to nuclear explosive 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                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security 
and Emergency Operations, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4800
Fax: 301 903-6545
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA29
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953. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PERSONNEL SECURITY 
ASSURANCE PROGRAM AND DETERMINATIONS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ELIGIBILITY FOR 
ACCESS TO A PERSONNEL SECURITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM POSITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 7251, 7254, 
and 7256

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow 
newly hired individuals in security police officer positions who have 
received an interim Q access authorization through DOE's Accelerated 
Access Authorization Program to be eligible to hold a Personnel 
Security Assurance Program (PSAP) position. Currently, DORE's 
regulations require a Q access authorization based on a full background 
investigation for all PSAP positions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Repass, Department of Energy, Office of Security 
and Emergency Operations, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4800
Fax: 301 903-6545
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA30

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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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954. 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                    09/11/01                    66 FR 47061

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA22
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955. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED AND OTHER 
SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-65, sec 3164

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1044

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              01/18/01                     66 FR 4639
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/23/01                     66 FR 8747
Final Action                    10/30/01                    66 FR 54643

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of 
Security and Emergency Operations, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4451

RIN: 1992-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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956. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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                            03/00/02

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
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957. 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                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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
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958. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for 
handling research misconduct allegations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: William J. Valdez, Director, Office of Planning and 
Analysis, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9942
Fax: 202 586-7719
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA89
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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959. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 24 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




960. 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, to add three additional systems of records to 
the list of systems of records that are exempt from certain provisions 
of the Privacy Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/01                    66 FR 32272
Final Action                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




961. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




962. 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.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

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
Fax: 202 586-0888
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA86
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963. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF REMEDIAL ACTION AT ACTIVE URANIUM AND 
THORIUM PROCESSING SITES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2296a et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 765

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would adopt several technical and administrative 
amendments to the procedural regulations governing the

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reimbursement of remedial action costs at active uranium and thorium 
processing sites. The original legislation authorizing the program has 
been amended three times to increase the amounts authorized for 
reimbursement, extend certain program dates, and make other technical 
corrections. The amendments to 10 CFR part 765 will reflect the 
legislative amendments and make other technical corrections that have 
been identified since the original rule was issued.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team, 
Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf 
Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-7222

RIN: 1901-AA88
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964.   GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATIONS ON WORKER 
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION 
BENEFITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7384 et seq; 42 USC 2201 and 7101 et seq; 50 
USC 2401 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish procedures to implement subtitle 
D of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act 
of 2000 under which a DOE contractor employee or the employee's estate 
can seek assistance from DOE in filing a claim with the appropriate 
State workers' compensation system based on an illness or death caused 
by exposure to a toxic substance during the course of employment at a 
DOE facility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/01                    66 FR 46742
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kate Kimpan, Office of Worker Advocacy, EH-8, 
Department of Energy, 100 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-3997

RIN: 1901-AA90
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965.   POLICY REVIEW OF THREE ISSUES ARISING UNDER BONNEVILLE 
POWER ADMINISTRATION'S NEW LARGE SINGLE LOAD (NLSL) POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 839a(13)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BPA is directed by law to determine whether large retail 
loads of consumer facilities served by a public body, cooperative, 
investor-owned utility, or Federal agency customer, whose power 
requirements increase or are in excess of 10 aMWs in any consecutive 
12-month period, fall within the definition of NLSL. BPA may not sell 
electric power at the Priority Firm (PF) rate to utilities for service 
to NLSLs. Electric power sold by BPA for utility service to NLSLs is 
sold at the New Resources (NR) rate (which historically has been a 
higher rate), with one exception. Any load for which service by the 
utility customer was ``committed to or contracted for'' (CTCF) prior to 
September 1, 1979, is served at the lower PF rate. The BPA 
Administrator determines whether a consumer facility is a CFCT load.
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has invited public comment on 
three specific issues relating to its existing NLSL policy: (1) whether 
BPA should allow current and future direct service industry (DSI) 
customer production load served at BPA's Industrial Firm (IP) rate (or 
any other rate) to transfer and receive service from a public body, 
cooperative, or Federal agency customer at the PF rate; (2) whether a 
load at a facility previously determined to be a CTCF load should be 
allowed to receive service from a different BPA preference customer and 
retain its CTCF status; and (3) whether BPA should close the class of 
future CFCT loads after providing customers one last opportunity to 
identify and request, if any, a CFCT load determination by BPA. After 
receipt of public comments, BPA will determine whether changes to its 
current NLSL policy are warranted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          06/25/01                    66 FR 33671
Comment Period End              08/10/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Fitzsimmons, Account Executive, PSW-6, Department 
of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, 905 NE 11th Avenue, 
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503 230-3685

RIN: 1901-AA91
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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966. 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.

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




967. 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: David E. Mathes, Leader, Albuquerque/Nevada Team, 
Department of Energy, Small Sites Closure Office (EM-34), Cloverleaf 
Building, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290
Phone: 301 903-7222

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




968. 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
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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969. 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                    11/14/01                    66 FR 57298

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Christopher Kouts, Department of Energy, Office of 
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1253

RIN: 1901-AA72

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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970. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; PL 103-355, sec 2455

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1036

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Governmentwide rulemaking proposes changes to clarify 
and simplify the debarment and suspension process and drug-free 
workplace requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1140

RIN: 1991-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________




971. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 
RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7173

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would seek comments on whether to initiate a 
rulemaking that prescribes administrative requirements for financial 
assistance awards tailored specifically to for-profit organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/08/01                    66 FR 23197
NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




972.   ENERGY DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET FUEL EFFICIENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 947; 48 CFR 970.52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement sections 403 and 505 of Executive 
Order 13101, Greening the Government through Federal Fleet and 
Transportation Efficiency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

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: 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-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________




973.   DEAR: PART 970 REWRITE CONTINUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise part 970 and related parts of DEAR 
to eliminate provisions that are unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicated 
elsewhere in title 48.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

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]

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-AB60

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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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974. 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              12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




975. 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                            11/30/00                    65 FR 71292
Final Action                    12/00/01

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
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976. 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                    12/00/01

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: Denise Wright, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20588
Phone: 202 586-6217

RIN: 1991-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




977. 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                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




978. 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                            02/01/01                     66 FR 8560
Final Action                    12/00/01

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

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Phone: 202 586-8175

RIN: 1991-AB54
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979. 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              11/15/00                    65 FR 68932
Final Action                    12/00/01

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
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




980. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1991-AB60           08/01/01

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




981. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7173

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would change the approval authority for a 
determination that a noncompetitive award is in the public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/02/01                    66 FR 34783

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




982. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35085
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




983. 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

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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               To Be                       Determined

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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