[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 Energy Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988).

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 15, 2003. 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 31, 2003.

 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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895         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home           1904-AA78
            Furnaces (Reg Plan Seq No. 35)......................................................
896         Determination for Small Electric Motors.............................................     1904-AA87
897         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No.     1904-AB08
            36).................................................................................
898         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat       1904-AB09
            Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr (Reg Plan Seq No. 37)...................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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899         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings...............     1904-AA53
900         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels...............................     1904-AA66
901         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers..............................     1904-AA85
902         Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential       1904-AB13
            Buildings...........................................................................
903         Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers,      1904-AB14
            Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers)...............
904         Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans......     1904-AB15
905         Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Clothes           1904-AB43
            Washers.............................................................................
906         Energy Conservation Standards for Small Duct, High Velocity Central Air                  1904-AB45
            Conditioning, and Heat Pump Systems.................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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907         Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments.     1904-AA46
908         Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters........................................     1904-AA95
909         Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces....................................     1904-AA96
910         Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment...........................     1904-AA97
911         Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government     1904-AA98
            Fleets..............................................................................
912         Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers......................................     1904-AB02

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913         Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency            1904-AB16
            Standards for 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less Than 65 kBtu/h; Tankless
            Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters...............................................
914         Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency            1904-AB17
            Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; and Oil- and Gas-
            Fired Commercial Package Boilers....................................................
915         Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency            1904-AB44
            Standards for Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Air-Conditioners and Commercial
            Single Packaged Vertical Heat Pumps.................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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916         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines..................     1904-AA74
917         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps....................................     1904-AA86
918         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers......................     1904-AA89
919         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment...........     1904-AA90
920         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors............................     1904-AA91
921         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps..................     1904-AA92
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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922         Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment..........................................     1904-AB10
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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923         Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration     1992-AA27
            Computer Systems....................................................................
924         Criteria and Procedures for Nonprejudicial Restriction of Access Authorization......     1992-AA32
925         Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR)..................................     1992-AA34
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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926         Physical Protection of Security Interests...........................................     1992-AA23
927         Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Security Violations......     1992-AA28
928         Human Reliability Program...........................................................     1992-AA29
929         Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter      1992-AA31
            or Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A..............................................
930         Polygraph Examination Regulations...................................................     1992-AA33
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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931         Freedom of Information Act..........................................................     1901-AA32
932         Research Misconduct.................................................................     1901-AA89

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933         Occupational Radiation Protection...................................................     1901-AA95
934         Worker Safety and Health (Reg Plan Seq No. 38)......................................     1901-AA99
935         Low Density Discount................................................................     1901-AB12
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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936         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 39)........     1901-AA38
937         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.....................................     1901-AA82
938         Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting...................................     1901-AB11
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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
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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939         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings        1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).....................................................
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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940         Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities......................     1901-AA86
941         Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing      1901-AA88
            Sites: Technical Amendments.........................................................
942         Compliance With Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements............     1901-AA94
943         Safety Net Cost Recovery Adjustment Rate Proceeding.................................     1901-AA96
944         Transmission Rate Proceeding........................................................     1901-AA97
945         Collection of Claims Owed the United States.........................................     1901-AA98
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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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946         New and Revised DEAR Clauses........................................................     1991-AB60
947         DEAR: Make or Buy Plans.............................................................     1991-AB63
948         DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management, Work Authorization,                1991-AB65
            Contractor's Organization, Contractor Relations, and Laws, Regulations, and
            Directives..........................................................................
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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949         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure......................................     1991-AB52
950         Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional           1991-AB54
            Payment of Fee......................................................................
951         Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit       1991-AB57
            Organizations.......................................................................

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952         Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for      1991-AB61
            Personal Services...................................................................
953         Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation..............     1991-AB62
954         DEAR: Work for Others...............................................................     1991-AB64
955         Financial Assistance Regulations: Implementation of OMB Grants Management Policies..     1991-AB66
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                       Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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956         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              1991-AB56
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
957         Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency...............................     1991-AB59
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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958         Conduct of Employees................................................................     1990-AA19
959         Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees...........................     1990-AA26
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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960         Collection of Claims Owed the United States.........................................     1990-AA28
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 35 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA78
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896. 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, Other.

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            08/00/04

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, Office of Building Technologies Program, 
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-2J, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA87

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897. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 36 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 37 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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899. 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, Final.

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/97
Supplemental NPRM               03/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Office of Building 
Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209

RIN: 1904-AA53
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900. 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, Final.

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
Withdraw NPRM                   12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1904-AA66
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901. 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, Other.

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               11/00/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

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: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-0371

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Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA85
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902. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-
RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 305(a)(1) of the Energy Conservation and Production 
Act, as amended, requires the Department to establish by rule building 
energy efficiency standards for all new Federal commercial and multi-
family high-rise residential (over three stories in height above 
ground) buildings. In developing this rule, DOE is directed to consult 
with other Federal agencies as well as private, State, and other 
appropriate entities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB13
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903. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT 
(REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND 
BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311; 42 USC 6312

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 341 
allows the Secretary to include a type of industrial equipment as 
covered equipment. DOE is undertaking an analysis of reach-in 
refrigerators/freezers and beverage merchandisers/vending machines to 
determine whether to classify this equipment as ``covered.'' If this 
equipment is covered, DOE will undertake rulemakings for test 
procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM--Coverage of Certain 
Commercial Equipment            02/00/04
Final Rule--Coverage of Certain 
Commercial Equipment            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB14
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904. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS, TORCHIERES, AND 
CEILING FANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291; 42 USC 6292

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 322 
allows the Secretary to classify additional consumer products as 
``covered products.'' DOE is undertaking an analysis of elliptical 
reflector and bulged reflector incandescent lamps, torchieres, and 
ceiling fans to determine whether to classify these products as 
``covered.'' If these products are covered, DOE will undertake 
rulemakings for test procedures. The Secretary is required to define 
``household'' as part of the coverage process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM--Coverage of Residential 
Products                        02/00/04
Final Rule--Coverage of 
Residential Products            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB15
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905. [bull] ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS: TEST 
PROCEDURES FOR CLOTHES WASHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the clothes washer test procedure 
that is to take effect January 1, 2004, concurrent with the new energy 
efficiency standards for clothes washers. A proposed rule is being 
published in concert with the direct final rule, in case adverse 
comments are received.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62205
Direct Final Rule               10/31/03                    68 FR 62198
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/03
Final Action Effective          01/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000

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Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB43
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906. [bull] ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SMALL DUCT, HIGH VELOCITY 
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

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

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 undertake 
two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether 
the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. The 
initial review of the statutory standards for central air conditioners 
and heat pumps was published on May 23, 2002 (67 FR 36368). At that 
time DOE did not have an analytical basis to set standards for small 
duct high velocity systems and deferred setting those standards to a 
later date. This rulemaking will establish those standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB45
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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907. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL 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 test procedure regulations to 
place them in a logical order and also will update the references. The 
revisions include an updated nomenclature compatible with the 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                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA46
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908. 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 heating 
products, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such 
equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy 
conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for 
these products. This action will incorporate by reference energy 
conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and 
as revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air 
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48852
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA95
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909. 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 furnaces, 
prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. 
This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation 
standards and test procedures

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established in EPCA for commercial furnaces. This action will also 
incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test 
procedures for commercial furnaces, as revised by the American Society 
of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and 
will also include enforcement and other provisions for commercial 
products generally.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/13/99                    64 FR 69597
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes energy conservation standards for commercial air 
conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes 
labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation 
the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in 
EPCA for these products. This action will also incorporate by reference 
energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by 
EPCA and as revised by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 
or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air 
Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48828
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




911. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

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

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 replacement goals of the 
Act. The criteria for making this determination are mandated by the 
Act.
DOE has completed the proposed rule and anticipates publication of the 
final rule in late 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/17/98                    63 FR 19372
Notice of Public Workshops      07/20/00                    65 FR 44987
NPRM                            03/04/03                    68 FR 10320
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, Office of Freedomcar and Vehicle 
Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, EE-2G, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




912. 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 boilers, 
prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. 
This action would promulgate by regulation these provisions. It would 
also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test 
procedures, as promulgated by EPCA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/00                    65 FR 48838
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________




913. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: 
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMP LESS 
THAN 65 KBTU/H; TANKLESS GAS-FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the 
levels

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in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. The 
statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/IESNA 
Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered 
products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish 
an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new 
minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, 
unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically 
feasible and economically justified and would result in significant 
additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not 
prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable 
energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a 
covered product.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        02/00/04
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




914. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: 
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT 
PUMPS; AND OIL- AND GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the 
levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. 
The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/
IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered 
products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish 
an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new 
minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, 
unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically 
feasible and economically justified and would result in significant 
additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not 
prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable
energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a 
covered product

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        02/00/04
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




915. [bull] ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 
EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL 
AIR-CONDITIONERS AND COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the 
levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. 
The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/
IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered 
products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish 
an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new 
minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, 
unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically 
feasible and economically justified and would result in significant 
additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not 
prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable 
energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a 
covered product.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        02/00/04
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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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: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




916. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37949
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B
Phone: 202 586-7086
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




917. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




918. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




921. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis
Phone: 202 586-8423
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




922. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/29/03                    68 FR 51887

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J

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Phone: 202 586-8714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




923. 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, NPRM.

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                            12/00/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch, Department of Energy, National 
Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2515

RIN: 1992-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




924. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NONPREJUDICIAL RESTRICTION OF ACCESS 
AUTHORIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 5814; 42 
USC 5815

CFR Citation: 3 CFR 1949 to 1953 Comp., p. 936; 3 CFR 1959 to 1963 
Comp., p. 398; 3 CFR ch IV, sec 104(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow 
for the automatic restriction of DOE access authorizations when cleared 
individuals are subject to a proposed involuntary separation from 
employment due to reduction in force, workforce restructuring, or other 
cause not predicated upon the personal actions of the individual. The 
proposed amendment would also allow for limited restoration of access 
to classified matter in order for essential work to continue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03
Interim Final Rule              01/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Gallion, Department of Energy, SO-112, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-6545
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




925. [bull] INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 50 USC 2402

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: This action would initiate the implementation of an 
acquisition regulation for National Nuclear Security Administration 
(NNSA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed Lovett, Director, Procurement and Assistance Policy, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington , DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-8257
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




926. 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 update administrative and organizational 
information for clarification purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/03                    68 FR 17886
NPRM Correction                 04/18/03                    68 FR 19166

[[Page 72853]]

NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/03
Interim Final Rule              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
_______________________________________________________________________




927. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR SECURITY 
VIOLATIONS

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 Action                    12/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




928. 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                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Gebrowsky, Office of Security, Department of 
Energy, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-6637

RIN: 1992-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




929. 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 organizational changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




930. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7383h-1

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to promulgate new 
counterintelligence polygraph regulations consistent with section 3152 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/03                    68 FR 17886
Correction to NPRM              04/18/03                    68 FR 19166
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Hinckley, Program Director, Department of 
Energy, Office of Counterintelligence, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5901

RIN: 1992-AA33

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




931. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended, permits 
any person to request access to agency records. The DOE has promulgated 
a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations to implement the FOIA. The DOE will revise its FOIA 
regulation to reflect current procedures for processing requests for 
information that are submitted to the agency, to ensure compliance with 
the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, and to 
make the regulation more user friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




932. 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                            11/00/03
Final Action                    05/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




933. 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                            12/00/03

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 S.W., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




934. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 38 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




935. [bull] LOW DENSITY DISCOUNT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 839e(d)(1)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to section 7(d)(1) of the Northwest Power Act, in 
order to avoid adverse impacts on retail rates of BPA wholesale 
customers with low system densities, BPA offers low density discounts 
(LDD) through the Administrator's power rates. When BPA revised the LDD 
in BPA's 2002 power rate case, BPA changed part of its General Rate 
Schedule Provisions (GRSPs). The GRSPs now base part of the LDD 
calculation on a customer's ``Total Retail Load,'' instead of its 
``total electric energy requirements.'' This change may have the 
inadvertent effect of allowing certain utilities to be eligible for the 
LDD based on their sales for resale, which are not a proper basis for 
the discount. BPA has not yet decided, but may revise the LDD in a 
section 7(i) hearing to correct this anomaly. The LDD is an intraclass 
allocation of costs. BPA's LDD costs would be slightly lower if revised 
as described.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Record of Decision     01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Casad, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power 
Administration, P.O. Box 3621-LP-7, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 230-4024

RIN: 1901-AB12

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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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936. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 39 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




937. 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                    01/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




938. [bull] GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the procedures and reporting 
requirements for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The 
revisions would enhance the measurement accuracy, reliability, and 
verifiability of reported data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/05/03                    68 FR 68204
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/04
Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International 
Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0124

RIN: 1901-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/89                    54 FR 29732
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Christopher J. Clayton
Phone: 202 586-9034

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




940. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1040

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/26/03                    68 FR 51333
Final Action Effective          09/25/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Wyatt
Phone: 202 586-2256
Fax: 202 586-0888
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




941. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF REMEDIAL ACTION AT ACTIVE URANIUM AND 
THORIUM PROCESSING SITES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 765

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/03/03                    68 FR 32955

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David E. Mathes
Phone: 301 903-7222

RIN: 1901-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




942. COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1022

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/27/03                    68 FR 51429

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Osborne
Phone: 202 586-4600

RIN: 1901-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




943. SAFETY NET COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENT RATE PROCEEDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Record of Decision        07/10/03                    68 FR 41114

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Byron G. Keep
Phone: 503 230-5660

RIN: 1901-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




944. TRANSMISSION RATE PROCEEDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Record of Decision        05/02/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Bennett
Phone: 503 230-4053

RIN: 1901-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




945. COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1015

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/14/03                    68 FR 48531

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman
Phone: 202 586-4860

RIN: 1901-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




946. NEW AND REVISED DEAR CLAUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

RIN: 1991-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




947. DEAR: MAKE OR BUY PLANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 901; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The requirement for detailed Make or Buy Plans under all DOE 
management contracts is being eliminated. Make or buy analysis will be 
retained for major systems acquisitions. A new clause entitled 
Performance Improvement and Collaboration is being added. It provides 
for collaboration among DOE's management contractors and the Department 
to identify possible improvements in contract performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irma Brown, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8455
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________




948. [bull] DEAR CHANGES TO PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, WORK 
AUTHORIZATION, CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION, CONTRACTOR RELATIONS, AND 
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND DIRECTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 907; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would delete 10 CFR part 970.5237-2, Facilities 
Management; add new clauses dealing with work authorization and 
government-contractor relations; and incorporate other revisions that 
would emphasize the contractor's responsibility for effective cost 
management in flowing down prime contract requirements to its 
subcontractors.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03
Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, 
Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8192

RIN: 1991-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




949. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/99                    64 FR 55453
Final Action                    12/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




950. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/01                     66 FR 8560
Final Action                    11/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




951. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/08/01                    66 FR 23197
NPRM                            08/26/02                    67 FR 54850
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
_______________________________________________________________________




952. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION: MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR 
COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.22; 48 CFR 970.31; 48 CFR 970.52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the policy and procedures regarding 
compensation for personal services under contracts for management of 
Department of Energy facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/00/03

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-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




953. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION 
REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

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Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of 
Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5936
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




954. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.1707; 48 CFR 970.5217-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition 
Regulations (DEAR) to provide policies and procedures regarding work 
for non-DOE entities performed by DOE contractors who manage and 
operate DOE owned or leased facilities. These procedures are being 
relocated from the DOE Directives to the DEAR as part of a larger 
effort to decrease overly prescriptive guidance. The contractor 
requirements previously found in DOE order 481.1B are being relocated 
to the DEAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1991-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________




955. [bull] FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS: IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB 
GRANTS MANAGEMENT POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 106-107

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise 10 CFR 600.8 to implement the 
Governmentwide standard format for announcing Federal funding 
opportunities and the posting of synopses on the Grants.gov FIND 
Internet site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/00/03

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-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1036

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee
Phone: 202 586-1140

RIN: 1991-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________




957. ENERGY DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET FUEL EFFICIENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 947; 48 CFR 970.52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/03                    68 FR 52129

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richa

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rd B. Langston
Phone: 202 586-8247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




958. 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                    08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




959. 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              04/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




960. [bull] COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3720A; PL 98-369; 98 Stat. 1153

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1015; 10 CFR 1018

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revised the Department of Energy's debt 
collection standards to clarify and simplify the standards and reflect 
procedural changes made by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
and the General Accounting Office Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/14/03                    68 FR 48531

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1990-AA28
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