[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 10, 2002. 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 October 22, 2002.

 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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854         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home           1904-AA78
            Furnaces (Reg Plan Seq No. 25)......................................................
855         Determination for Small Electric Motors.............................................     1904-AA87
856         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No.     1904-AB08
            26).................................................................................
857         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat       1904-AB09
            Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr (Reg Plan Seq No. 27)...................................
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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
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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858         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels...............................     1904-AA66
859         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers..............................     1904-AA85
860         Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government     1904-AA98
            Fleets..............................................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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861         Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments.............     1904-AA46
862         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines..................     1904-AA74
863         Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters........................................     1904-AA95
864         Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces....................................     1904-AA96
865         Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment...........................     1904-AA97
866         Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers......................................     1904-AB02
867         Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment..........................................     1904-AB10
868         Test Procedures for Residential Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers.............     1904-AB12
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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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869         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings...............     1904-AA53
870         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps....................................     1904-AA86
871         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers......................     1904-AA89
872         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment...........     1904-AA90
873         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors............................     1904-AA91
874         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps..................     1904-AA92
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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875         Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.............     1904-AA77
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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876         Physical Protection of Security Interests...........................................     1992-AA23
877         Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration     1992-AA27
            Computer Systems....................................................................
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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878         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Security Activities................................     1992-AA28
879         Human Reliability Program...........................................................     1992-AA29
880         Criteria and Procedure for Establishment of the Personnel Security Assurance Program     1992-AA30
            and Determinations of an Individual's Eligibility for Access to a Personnel Security
            Assurance Program Position..........................................................
881         Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter      1992-AA31
            or Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A..............................................
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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882         Freedom of Information Act..........................................................     1901-AA32
883         Payments for Special Burdens and In Lieu of Taxes...................................     1901-AA58
884         Research Misconduct.................................................................     1901-AA89
885         Administrative Procedures and Sanctions; Electric Power System Permits and Reports;      1901-AA93
            Short-Term Imports and Exports of Natural Gas.......................................
886         Occupational Radiation Protection...................................................     1901-AA95
887         Cost Recovery Adjustment Rate Proceeding............................................     1901-AA96
888         Transmission Rate Proceeding........................................................     1901-AA97
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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889         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 28)........     1901-AA38

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890         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.....................................     1901-AA82
891         Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities......................     1901-AA86
892         Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing      1901-AA88
            Sites: Technical Amendments.........................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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893         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings        1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).....................................................
894         Compliance With Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements............     1901-AA94
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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895         Guidelines for Physician Panel Determinations on Worker Requests for Assistance in       1901-AA90
            Filing for State Workers' Compensation Benefits.....................................
896         Revision of ACS-02 Control Area Service Rate: Generation Imbalance Service Rate.....     1901-AA92
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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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897         Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit       1991-AB57
            Organizations.......................................................................
898         Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency...............................     1991-AB59
899         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
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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900         DEAR: Recycling.....................................................................     1991-AB47
901         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure......................................     1991-AB52
902         Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional           1991-AB54
            Payment of Fee......................................................................
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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903         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              1991-AB56
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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904         DEAR: Patent Rights.................................................................     1991-AB55
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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905         Conduct of Employees................................................................     1990-AA19
906         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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854. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND 
MOBILE HOME FURNACES

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

RIN: 1904-AA78
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855. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            03/00/03

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 is gathering information and 
conducting analyses in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 
6317(b).

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, 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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856. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

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

RIN: 1904-AB08
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857. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING 
UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTUS/HR

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 27 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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858. 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

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Notice Withdrawing Proposed Rule11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Program Manager, EE-2K, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7028

RIN: 1904-AA66
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859. 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
Supplemental NPRM               04/00/03
Final Action                    10/00/03

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, EE-2J, 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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860. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS

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

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

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. The analysis required to make the determination is more extensive 
than originally estimated.
Recently the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of 
California entered an order requiring DOE to complete a proposed 
rulemaking and to take final action within specified timeframes. DOE is 
actively engaged in the analysis and drafting required to comply with 
the court's mandated schedule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/17/98                    63 FR 19372
Notice of Public Workshops      07/20/00                    65 FR 44987
NPRM                            01/00/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-2G, 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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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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861. 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                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Program Manager, Office of 
Building Research and Standards, Department of Energy, Energy

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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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862. 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 2003, DOE plans to issue a Report to Congress on the 
HERS and Energy Efficient Mortgages, as required by Congress. This 
report will note that despite the fact that DOE has not issued a final 
rule, home energy raters are now available in 47 States, and the 
guidelines used by these raters are generally consistent in content to 
DOE's notice of proposed rulemaking on voluntary HERS guidelines.

Timetable:
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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                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7086
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
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863. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48852
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, 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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864. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES

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                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, 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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865. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

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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                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, 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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866. 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                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, 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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867. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add a new test procedure for soil-sensing 
dishwashers, using soiled dishes. It would also incorporate standby 
power consumption, where applicable.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/03/02                    67 FR 56232
Final Action                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J, 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-AB10
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868. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 subpart B, app A1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the calculation of the test time 
period for long-time automatic defrost.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Direct Final Rule               12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, 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-AB12
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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869. 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.

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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                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, 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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870. 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: The Department plans to move HID lamps from low 
to high priority for standards determination and to begin the 
preliminary analyses.

Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, 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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871. 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-2J, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




872. 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

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-2J, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




873. 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

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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-2J, 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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874. 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. While this action is presently a 
low priority, it may be raised to a higher priority in the near future. 
However, the Department does not anticipate that any formal procedures 
will be initiated within the next six months.

Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis, EE-2J, 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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875. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT 
PUMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
Screening Workshop              06/30/98
Supplemental ANPRM              11/24/99                    64 FR 66305
NPRM                            10/05/00                    65 FR 59589
Final Rule                      01/22/01                     66 FR 7170
Supplemental NPRM and Proposal 
to Withdraw Final Rule          07/25/01                    66 FR 38821
Final Action                    05/23/02                    67 FR 36368

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, 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-AA77

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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876. 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

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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 
positions were better defined to eliminate confusing physical fitness 
requirements. Finally, the current physical fitness qualification 
requirements are being revised.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronnie M. Edge, Department of Energy, Office of 
Security, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-4247

RIN: 1992-AA23
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877. 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 by any 
individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration 
computer systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

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)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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878. 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 define the process 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                            04/01/02                    67 FR 15339
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/02
Final Rule                      03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




879. 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                            07/12/02                    67 FR 46912
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA29
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880. 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

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Program to be eligible to hold a Personnel Security Assurance Program 
(PSAP) position. Currently, DOE's regulations require a Q access 
authorization based on a full background investigation for all PSAP 
positions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/02                    67 FR 16061
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




881. [bull] CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR 
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: EO 12968; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update the responsibilities and authorities 
to reflect to reflect organizational changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1992-AA31

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




882. 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                            03/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




883. PAYMENTS FOR SPECIAL BURDENS AND IN LIEU OF TAXES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/03

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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884. 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                            02/00/03
Final Action                    08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




885. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS; ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM 
PERMITS AND REPORTS; SHORT-TERM IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-91; PL 10485 as amended by EO 12038; 15 USC 717 
b; 42 USC 7101 et seq; EO 12009

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 205.300; 10 CFR 590

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would streamline the existing procedures for 
applying to the DOE for Presidential permits and electricity export 
authorizations by eliminating the use of FERC procedures and 
establishing a less adversarial process of decisionmaking. It would 
also establish that the DOE's decisional criterion is only electric 
power system reliability and impacts to the environment and not the 
economic or commercial viability of projects. These actions are in 
response to the restructuring of the electric power industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell, Department of Energy, FE-27, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9624
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




886. [bull] OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy's 
occupational radiation protection regulations to provide additional 
flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models 
and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits, 
and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not 
subject to DOT regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of Worker 
Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 303 903-5641

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




887. [bull] COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENT RATE PROCEEDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 832e; 16 USC 825s; 16 USC 838; 16 USC 
839e(a)(1)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BPA's Power Business Line has electric rates in effect 
through September 30, 2006. During the rate period, BPA periodically 
examines forecast and actual loads, market prices, and expenses. Under 
the General Rate Schedule Provisions there is a risk mitigation tool 
embedded within the rates called a Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause 
(CRAC). There are three levels of the CRAC under which a rate may 
incrementally increase. The first is the Load-Based CRAC (LB CRAC), 
which triggers if BPA's augmentation cost exceeds the amount forecast. 
The second is the Financial-Based CRAC (FB CRAC), which triggers based 
on the generation function's forecasted level of accumulated net 
revenues. The third is the Safety-Net CRAC (SN CRAC), which would be an 
upward adjustment to posted power rates subject to the FB CRAC by 
modifying the FB CRAC parameters.
Prior to each six month period of the 2002-2006 rate period (beginning 
October 2001), BPA establishes the LB CRAC for that six-month period. 
The LB CRAC is calculated based on the current forecast of forward 
market prices for each year, shaped, and the amount by which contracted 
loads exceed BPA's resources. About 90 days after the end of each six-
month period, BPA trues up the LB CRAC based on actual augmentation 
purchases during the period, and a debit or credit will be made to the 
customer's bill. BPA establishes the LB CRAC percentage about 90 days 
prior to the beginning of the next six-month period. Then, about 90 
days after the end of the most recent six-month period, BPA calculates 
the over- or under-collection of actual LB CRAC revenues for the 
previous six-month period. Any over- or under-collection is treated 
separately from any charges for augmentation costs for the upcoming 
six-month period.
The FB CRAC allows a temporary, one-year adjustment to the base rates 
in addition to the Load Based CRAC for non-Slice customers, if the 
Power Business Line's accumulated net revenues fall below a preset 
threshold. It can trigger in all 5 years of the rate period. It is 
designed to generate additional cash in a given fiscal year. The 
thresholds for triggering the FB CRAC vary depending on the particular 
year of the rate period. The rate adjustment is based on the prior 
August's third-quarter-review forecast of year-end accumulated net 
revenues. If the forecast accumulated net revenues are below the 
threshold, the administrator will propose an FB CRAC

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adjustment by the end of August that will apply to rates beginning in 
October. BPA will notify customers in September of the percentage 
increase. It is trued-up for actual accumulated net revenues in the 
second half of the year. The SN CRAC would trigger if it appeared the 
FB CRAC parameters need modification based upon market and other risk 
factors as discussed above. Changes to the terms and conditions of the 
FB CRAC would be conducted through a rate proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Record of Decision     08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Byron G. Keep, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power 
Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-5660

RIN: 1901-AA96
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888. [bull] TRANSMISSION RATE PROCEEDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 839e

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003.

Abstract: Pursuant to section 7 of the Northwest Power Act, 16 USC 
839e, the Bonneville Power Administration is required to periodically 
set and revise its rates. Transmission rates were last set for a two-
year period in 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. BPA is required to 
set rates to recover its costs, including the amortization of the 
Federal investment in the Federal Columbia River Power System over a 
reasonable period of years. Therefore, the Transmission Business Line 
will set its rates in this rate case in order to recover its costs. 
Issues of cost allocation among customer classes may also be addressed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Record of Decision     06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Bennett, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power 
Administration, 905 N.E. 11th Street, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-4053

RIN: 1901-AA97
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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889. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




890. 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 indemnifying 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                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, Realty Officer, ME-90, Department of 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4548
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




891. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76459
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




892. 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

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regulations governing the 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                      12/00/02

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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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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893. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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894. [bull] COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 11988; EO 11990

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1022

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the Department of Energy's 
floodplain and wetland environmental review requirements to add 
flexibility and remove unnecessary procedural burdens.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katherine Nakata, Department of Energy, Office of NEPA 
Policy and Compliance, EH-42, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0801

RIN: 1901-AA94
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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895. GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATIONS ON WORKER REQUESTS 
FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKERS' 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/07/01                    66 FR 46742
Final Action                    08/14/02                    67 FR 52841

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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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896. REVISION OF ACS-02 CONTROL AREA SERVICE RATE: GENERATION IMBALANCE 
SERVICE RATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BPA's Transmission Business Line (TBL) announces its proposal 
to revise the Generation Imbalance Service rate (rate) found in its 
2002 Transmission and Ancillary Service Rate Schedules, Schedule ACS-
02. Generation Imbalance Service is taken when there is a difference 
between scheduled and actual energy delivered from a generation 
resource in the BPA Control Area during a schedule hour. The existing 
Generation Imbalance Service rate was established in BPA's TR-02 2002 
Transmission Rate Proceeding and subsequently was approved by the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for use during the October 
1, 2001 to September 30, 2003 rate period. The current rate charges the 
higher of BPA's incremental cost for energy plus 10 percent or 100 
mills/kWh for imbalances outside the Deviation Band when the actual 
energy delivered from a resource in a schedule hour is less than the 
energy scheduled for that hour.
The TBL believes that wind generation resources are not able to 
accurately predict generation and respond to dispatch instructions 
during the delivery hour, and that charging the 100 mill floor rate may 
have deleterious effects on the development of wind generation 
resources in the BPA Control Area. Therefore, TBL proposes to eliminate 
the 100 mill/kWh floor rate when applying the rate to wind generation 
resources. This will result in the Generation Imbalance Service rate 
for wind generation resources being BPA's incremental cost for energy 
plus 10 percent. All other aspects of the existing Generation Imbalance 
Service rate are unchanged.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Record of Decision     04/17/02                    67 FR 18871
Final Record of Decision        07/15/02                    67 FR 18871

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Mary A. Dalton, Transmission Rates Manager, Department 
of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 491, 5411 NE 
Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone: 360 418-8270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA92

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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897. 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 seeks comments on whether to issue a rule that 
prescribes administrative requirements for financial assistance awards 
tailored specifically to for-profit organizations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/08/01                    66 FR 23197
NPRM                            03/00/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

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
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898. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
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899. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Fishetti, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

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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900. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/00                    65 FR 71292
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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901. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/99                    64 FR 55453
Final Action                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
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902. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/
CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/01                     66 FR 8560
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8175

RIN: 1991-AB54
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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903. 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                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

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

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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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904. 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

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Interim Final Rule              11/15/00                    65 FR 68932
Final Action                    07/25/02                    67 FR 48568

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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905. 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                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1990-AA19
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906. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for 
General Law, 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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