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

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)






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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 30, 2004. They are 
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

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

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

Issued in Washington, DC, on November 18 2004.

 Lee Liberman Otis,

General Counsel.

                              National Nuclear Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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860         Computer Security: Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration      1994-AA01
            Computer Systems......................................................................
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                               National Nuclear Security Agency--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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861         Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR)....................................    1994-AA00
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                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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862         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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863         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53
864         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66
865         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers (Reg Plan Seq No. 36)    1904-AA78
866         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No.      1904-AB08
            37)...................................................................................
867         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps        1904-AB09
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 38).................................................................
868         Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential        1904-AB13
            Buildings.............................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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869         Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments...    1904-AA46
870         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers................................    1904-AA85
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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871         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74
872         Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87
873         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................    1904-AA89
874         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment.............    1904-AA90
875         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91
876         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps....................    1904-AA92
877         Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers,       1904-AB14
            Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers).................
878         Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans........    1904-AB15
879         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less    1904-AB16
            Than 65 kBtu/h........................................................................
880         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat    1904-AB17
            Pumps; Commercial Oil- and Gas-Fired Package Boilers; and Tankless Gas-Fired Water
            Heaters...............................................................................
881         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Air-Conditioners      1904-AB44
            and Heat Pumps........................................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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882         Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters..........................................    1904-AA95
883         Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces......................................    1904-AA96
884         Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment.............................    1904-AA97
885         Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers........................................    1904-AB02
886         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps...    1904-AB46
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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887         Counterintelligence Evaluation Regulations............................................    1992-AA33
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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888         Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Security Violations........    1992-AA28
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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889         Physical Protection of Security Interests.............................................    1992-AA23
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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890         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32
891         Research Misconduct...................................................................    1901-AA89
892         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AA95
893         Worker Safety and Health (Reg Plan Seq No. 39)........................................    1901-AA99
894         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--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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895         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 40)..........    1901-AA38
896         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.......................................    1901-AA82
897         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects...................................    1901-AB14
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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898         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings         1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................
899         Guidelines for Physician Panel Determination on Worker Requests for Assistance in         1901-AB13
            Filing for State Worker's Compensation Benefits; Procedural Amendments................
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                      Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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900         DEAR: Make or Buy Plans...............................................................    1991-AB63
901         DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management, Work Authorization, Contractor's    1991-AB65
            Organization, Contractor Relations, and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.............
902         Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................    1991-AB67
903         DEAR: Biobased Content Products.......................................................    1991-AB68
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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904         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................    1991-AB52
905         Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for       1991-AB61
            Personal Services.....................................................................
906         Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................    1991-AB62
907         DEAR: Work for Others.................................................................    1991-AB64
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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908         Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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909         Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees.............................    1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)



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860. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR 
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2001 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 
50 USC 2483(c)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any 
individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration 
computer systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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: 1994-AA01
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)



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861. INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR)

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh
Phone: 202 586-8559

RIN: 1994-AA00
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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862. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The timetable for this action reflects program 
priorities, which were established with significant input from the 
public. The Department is gathering information and conducting analysis 
in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 631(b).

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy,

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Office of Building Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA86
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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863. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW-RISE 
BUILDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435

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

Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as 
amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 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               05/00/05
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9209
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA53
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864. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue 
regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under 
this program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects 
in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and 
alternative-fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated 
State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs 
may be a part of the State grant special projects, depending on funding 
availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any 
separate State grant program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020
Withdraw NPRM                   03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1904-AA66
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865. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

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

RIN: 1904-AA78
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866. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 37 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB08
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867. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS 
AND HEAT PUMPS

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

RIN: 1904-AB09
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868. 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                            05/00/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies

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Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB13
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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869. 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                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA46
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870. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            10/22/97                    62 FR 54809
NPRM                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63359
Supplemental NPRM               07/29/04                    69 FR 45506
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA85
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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871. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9209
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
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872. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA87
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873. 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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA89
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874. 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
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875. 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, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA91
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876. 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: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA92
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877. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT 
(REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND 
BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB15
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879. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS 
AND HEAT PUMP LESS THAN 65 KBTU/H

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        11/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB16
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880. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR 
CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS; COMMERCIAL OIL- AND GAS-FIRED PACKAGE 
BOILERS; AND TANKLESS GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        11/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB17
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881. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL 
AIR-CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Workshop                        11/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB44
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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882. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/04                    69 FR 61974

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA95
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883. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/04                    69 FR 61916

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/04                    69 FR 61962

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA97
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885. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/04                    69 FR 61949

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB02
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886. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR 
CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/04                    69 FR 50997

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB46
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



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887. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EVALUATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7383h-
1; 50 USC 2401 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709; 10 CFR 710

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
Revised NPRM                    11/00/04

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

[[Page 73114]]

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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




888. 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                    12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




889. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/03                    68 FR 17886
NPRM Correction                 04/18/03                    68 FR 19166
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/03
Revised NPRM                    01/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cronin
Phone: 301 903-6209

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




890. 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                            02/00/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




891. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




892. 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                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 73115]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




893. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

RIN: 1901-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




894. 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 under 
section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. 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         02/17/04
Supplemental NPRM With Technical 
Guidelines                      12/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

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
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




895. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 40 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




896. 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                    02/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




897.  FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN 
SUBJECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 289; 5 USC 301; 6 USC 551 to 559

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 745

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would require each institution engaged in 
research covered by this policy to provide written assurance that it 
will comply with all Federal requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marvin E. Frazier, Director, Life Sciences Division, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 301 903-5468

RIN: 1901-AB14

[[Page 73116]]

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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




898. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




899. GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATION ON WORKER REQUESTS FOR 
ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS; 
PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 852

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/24/04                    69 FR 13709
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/24/04
To Be Determined                 To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judy Keating
Phone: 202 586-7551

RIN: 1901-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




900. 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                            11/00/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

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: 202 287-1374
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________




901. 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 48 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05
Final Action                    04/00/05

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: 202 287-1330

RIN: 1991-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________




902. COOPERATIVE AUDIT STRATEGY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its acquisition 
regulation to more fully describe the audit procedures to be followed 
under its management and operating contracts. The revised procedures 
call for an annual audit plan and audit report as explained under the 
Accounts, Records and Inspection clause at 48 CFR 970.5232-3.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585

[[Page 73117]]

Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




903.  DEAR: BIOBASED CONTENT PRODUCTS

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

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970.23; 48 CFR 970.2370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update the Department of Energy Acquisition 
Regulation coverage of environmentally preferred products to promote 
the use of biobased content products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB68
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Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




904. 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                    02/00/05

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: 202 287-1338

RIN: 1991-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




905. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/05

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: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




906. 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

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/04

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: 202 287-1307
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




907. 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              11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 73118]]

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: 202 287-1507

RIN: 1991-AB64
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




908. 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                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Beard, 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




909. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA26
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