[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 to 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: Diana L. Dean, Room 6E-078, 
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, 
(202) 586-7440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately September 30, 2005. They are 
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: Prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

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

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

Issued in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2005.

 David R. Hill,

General Counsel.

                               National Nuclear Security Agency--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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924         Computer Security: Access to Information on Department of Energy Computer Systems.....    1994-AA01
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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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925         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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926         Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87
927         Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Commercial Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps;       1904-AB44
            Commercial Oil and Gas Fired Package Boilers; and Tankless Gas Fired Instantaneous
            Water Heaters.........................................................................
928         Rulemaking to Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Residential         1904-AB47
            Central Air Conditioners and Air Conditioning Heat Pumps Should Be Amended (Reg Plan
            Seq No. 31)...........................................................................
929         Rulemaking to Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Residential         1904-AB48
            Water Heaters Should Be Amended (Reg Plan Seq No. 32).................................
930         Rulemaking to Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Electric and Gas    1904-AB49
            Ranges and Ovens and for Microwave Ovens Should Be Amended (Reg Plan Seq No. 33)......
931         Rulemaking to Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp    1904-AB50
            Ballasts Should Be Amended (Reg Plan Seq No. 34)......................................
932         Rulemaking to Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Room Air            1904-AB51
            Conditioners Should Be Amended (Reg Plan Seq No. 35)..................................
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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--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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933         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66
934         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers (Reg Plan Seq No. 36)    1904-AA78
935         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No.      1904-AB08
            37)...................................................................................
936         Rulemaking To Adopt a Definition of Household.........................................    1904-AB52
937         Test Procedures for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.......................    1904-AB55
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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938         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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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939         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53
940         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74
941         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86
942         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers........................    1904-AA89
943         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment.............    1904-AA90
944         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91
945         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps....................    1904-AA92
946         Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential        1904-AB13
            Buildings.............................................................................
947         Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps......................................    1904-AB15
948         Rulemaking To Codify Test Procedures Prescribed in EPACT 2005 Into the Code of Federal    1904-AB53
            Regulations...........................................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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949         Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments...    1904-AA46
950         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps....    1904-AB09
951         Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers,       1904-AB14
            Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers).................
952         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less    1904-AB16
            Than 65 kBtu/h........................................................................
953         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
            Instantaneous Water Heaters...........................................................
954         Rulemaking To Codify Energy Efficiency Standards Prescribed in EPACT 2005.............    1904-AB54
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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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955         Physical Protection of Security Interests.............................................    1992-AA23
956         Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information..........    1992-AA35
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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957         Counterintelligence Evaluation Regulations............................................    1992-AA33
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                                     Departmental and Others--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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958         Coordination of Federal Authorization of Electric Transmission........................    1901-AB18
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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959         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32
960         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AA95
961         Acquisition of Petroleum for Strategic Petroleum Reserve (Reg Plan Seq No. 38)........    1901-AB16
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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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962         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 39)..........    1901-AA38
963         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.......................................    1901-AA82
964         Research Misconduct...................................................................    1901-AA89
965         Worker Safety and Health (Reg Plan Seq No. 40)........................................    1901-AA99
966         Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting.....................................    1901-AB11
967         Standby Support for Advanced Nuclear Facility Delays (Reg Plan Seq No. 41)............    1901-AB17
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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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968         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                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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969         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects...................................    1901-AB14
970         Price Competitive Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum; Standard Sales           1901-AB15
            Provisions............................................................................
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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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971         DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management; Work Authorization; Contractor's    1991-AB65
            Organization; Contractor Relations; and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.............
972         Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................    1991-AB67
973         DEAR: Biobased Content Products.......................................................    1991-AB68
974         Priorities and Allocations--Domestic Energy Supplies..................................    1991-AB69
975         Revisions to Intellectual Property Provisions for Management Contracts................    1991-AB70
976         Security Considerations--Background Checks............................................    1991-AB71
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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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977         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................    1991-AB52
978         Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for       1991-AB61
            Personal Services.....................................................................
979         Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................    1991-AB62
980         DEAR: Make or Buy Plans...............................................................    1991-AB63
981         DEAR: Work for Others.................................................................    1991-AB64
982         Assistance Regulations................................................................    1991-AB72
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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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983         Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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984         Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees.............................    1990-AA26
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)



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924. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 
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 Department of Energy computer systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/17/05                    70 FR 12974
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Brody, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1994-AA01

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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)



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925. 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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926. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
requires the Department to prescribe test procedures for small electric 
motors for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy 
conservation standards would be technologically feasible and 
economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Department is conducting an analysis in 
preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 6317(b). The timetable 
for this action will be determined during the annual priority-setting 
of rulemakings for the fiscal year.

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

RIN: 1904-AA87
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927. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONERS 
AND HEAT PUMPS; COMMERCIAL OIL AND GAS FIRED PACKAGE BOILERS; AND 
TANKLESS GAS FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(a)(6)(A)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The efficiency requirements in EPCA correspond to the levels 
in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. EPCA 
further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 
90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered equipment, 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 Standard 90.1, unless 
DOE 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.
DOE is considering whether to adopt the new ASHRAE/IESNA Standard for 
commercial 3-phase air conditioners and heat pumps less than 65kbtu/h; 
commercial packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps; 
commercial single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps; 
commercial oil and gas fired packaged boilers; and tankless gas fired 
instantaneous water heaters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Availabilitiy         10/00/05
Public Workshop                 11/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: Previously there were three agenda entries for 
this action. The two other agenda entries, RIN 1904-AB16 and RIN-AB17, 
have been merged into this rulemaking.
The revised timetable for this action reflects the fact that DOE is 
assessing the impact of EPACT 2005 on this product.

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

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB16, Merged with 1904-AB17
RIN: 1904-AB44
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928. [bull] RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION 
STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND AIR CONDITIONING 
HEAT PUMPS SHOULD BE AMENDED

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 31 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB47

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929. [bull] RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION 
STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS SHOULD BE AMENDED

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 32 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB48
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930. [bull] RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION 
STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC AND GAS RANGES AND OVENS AND FOR MICROWAVE OVENS 
SHOULD BE AMENDED

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 33 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB49
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931. [bull] RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION 
STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS SHOULD BE AMENDED

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 34 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB50
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932. [bull] RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION 
STANDARDS FOR ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS SHOULD BE AMENDED

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

RIN: 1904-AB51
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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933. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/21/95                    60 FR 15020
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
Withdraw NPRM                   12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Marcy Rood, Office of Weatherization and 
Intergovernmental Programs, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8161

RIN: 1904-AA66
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934. 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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935. 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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936. [bull] RULEMAKING TO ADOPT A DEFINITION OF HOUSEHOLD

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6292(b)(2)(C)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement the Secretary's authority to designate 
additional covered products, the Department must define the term 
household and set procedures under which products would be added.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Department is planning whether to go 
forward with a household definition that is necessary in order for the 
Secretary to apply coverage criteria to additional consumer products. 
Ellipsoidal reflector and bulge reflector lamps are not covered in EPCA 
and are examples of products that the Secretary could designate as 
covered products under the standards program. The Secretary may 
consider other products for coverage at any time in the future.

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB52
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937. [bull] TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT 
PUMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this rulemaking, the Department of Energy (DOE) is 
amending its test procedure for residential central air conditioners 
and heat pumps. The rulemaking implements test procedure changes in 
such areas as small-duct, high-velocity systems, multiple-split 
systems, two-capacity units, and the referencing of current ASHEAE 
standards. The amendments also clarify issues associated with sampling 
and rating both tested and untested systems. DOE believes that the 
amendments will not cause products to fail to meet the energy standards 
in effect either before or after January 23, 2006.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AB55
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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938. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317; PL 109-58, sec 135(b)(1)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

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

Abstract: EPCA requires the Department to prescribe testing 
requirements for those 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. Section 135 of EPACT 2005 amends 
EPCA to provide that DOE must base these test procedures on a specified 
industry test procedures on a specified industry test procedure. The 
Department is evaluating the impact of this provision on its pending 
rulemaking for distribution transformer test procedures.

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
NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/99
Supplemental NPRM               07/29/04                    69 FR 45506
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             11/08/04
Final Action                    01/00/06

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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435

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                To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1904-AA53
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940. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95
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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
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941. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice             To Be                       Determined

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

RIN: 1904-AA89
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943. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING 
EQUIPMENT

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

RIN: 1904-AA90
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944. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice             To Be                       Determined

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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945. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




946. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-
RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




947. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




948. [bull] RULEMAKING TO CODIFY TEST PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED IN EPACT 
2005 INTO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 135; PL 109-58, sec 136

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 establishes test procedures for numerous consumer 
products and commercial equipment. In order to maintain the consistency 
and completeness of the Department's appliance test procedure 
regulations codified in 10 CFR 430 and 431 and to aid interested 
parties in locating and using the new regulatory information, DOE plans 
to promulgate test procedures for the products in EPACT 2005. However, 
DOE will need to review these test procedures to determine their 
adequacy for adoption in the Code of Federal Regulations and may 
conduct multiple rulemakings to adopt test procedures for these 
products. This rulemaking(s) encompasses the following products and 
equipment: Commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-
freezers; remote condensing commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-
freezers, and freezers; commercial icemakers; residential 
dehumidifiers; commercial clothes washers; ceiling fans; illuminated 
exit signs; medium base compact fluorescent lamps; torchieres; traffic 
signal modules and pedestrian modules; small commercial package air-
conditioning and heating equipment; large commercial package air-
conditioning and heating equipment; very large commercial package air-

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conditioning and heating equipment; commercial prerinse spray valves; 
and low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: As the Department reviews the requirements 
cited in EPACT 2005, DOE may determine that separate rulemakings may be 
warranted for some of these individual products or equipment. The 
timetable for this action will be determined during the annual 
priority-setting of rulemakings for the fiscal year.

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

RIN: 1904-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/11/05                    70 FR 59122

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




950. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS 
AND HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period End              04/01/05                     70 FR 7673
Withdrawn--Superseded by EPACT 
2005                            08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




951. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




952. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1904-AB44 and 1904-
AB17                            09/01/05

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]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB44, Merged with 1904-AB17
RIN: 1904-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




953. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR 
CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS; COMMERCIAL OIL- AND GAS-FIRED PACKAGE 
BOILERS; AND TANKLESS GAS-FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1904-AB44 and 1904-
AB16                            09/01/05

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]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB44, Merged with 1904-AB16
RIN: 1904-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




954. [bull] RULEMAKING TO CODIFY ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS PRESCRIBED 
IN EPACT 2005

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 135; PL 109-58, sec 136

[[Page 64545]]

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 establishes energy conservation standards for 
numerous consumer products and items of commercial equipment. In order 
to maintain the consistency and completeness of the Department's 
appliance standards regulations codified in 10 CFR 430 and 431 and to 
aid interested parties in locating and using the new regulatory 
information, DOE is promulgating all non-discretionary energy standards 
contained in EPACT 2005 into the Code of Federal Regulations. This 
rulemaking encompasses the following products and equipment: Commercial 
refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers; remote condensing 
commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers; 
commercial ice makers; residential dehumidifiers; commercial clothes 
washers; ceiling fans; fluorescent lamp ballasts; illuminated exit 
signs; medium base compact fluorescent lamps; mercury vapor lamp 
ballasts; torchieres; traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules; 
(commercial) unit heaters; small commercial package air-conditioning 
and heating equipment; large commercial package air-conditioning and 
heating equipment; very large commercial package air-conditioning and 
heating equipment; commercial prerinse spray valve; and low-voltage 
dry-type distribution transformers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/05                    70 FR 60407

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

RIN: 1904-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




955. 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. This 
revision would address matters concerning physical training of Security 
Police Officers and Security Officers, to more clearly define Security 
Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II positions, and to 
revise physical fitness qualifications requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cronin, Department of Energy, Office of Security, 
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301 903-6209

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




956. IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED NUCLEAR 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2168

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1017

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises 10 CFR part 1017, clarifying and streamlining 
requirements to reflect organizational changes, abolishing the ``May 
Contain UCNI'' marking. Adds the name of the Reviewing Official and 
guidance for using the UCNI marking, and updating physical protection 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Emily Anne Pohl, Security Specialist, Department of 
Energy, SO-10.2 Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585-1290
Phone: 301 903-9048
Fax: 301 903-1230
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




957. 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

[[Page 64546]]

Correction to NPRM              04/18/03                    68 FR 19166
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/03
Revised NPRM                    01/07/05                     70 FR 1383
Revised NPRM Comment Period End 03/08/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




958. [bull] COORDINATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION OF ELECTRIC 
TRANSMISSION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 109-58 sec 1221(a)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 7, 2006.

Abstract: Subsection 216(h) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) requires the 
Department of Energy (Department) to act as lead agency for purposes of 
coordinating all applicable Federal authorizations and related 
environmental reviews as may be required under Federal law in order to 
site transmission facilities. Subsection 216(h)(7)(A) further 
authorizes the Department to issue any regulations necessary to 
implement the provisions of section 1221(a) of Energy Policy Act of 
2005 and FPA 216, including provisions providing for pre-application 
mechanisms to facilitate streamlining applicable Federal 
authorizations. Pursuant to this authority, the Department intends to 
promulgate regulations to facilitate the coordination of such permits, 
special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other 
approvals necessary to site transmission facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Meyer, Senior Policy Advisor, OE-21, Department 
of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3118
Fax: 202 586-5391
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




959. 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                            02/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




960. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191; 42 USC 2282(a); 28 USC 2461 
note; 50 USC 2410

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835; 10 CFR 820

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend 10 CFR part 820, Procedural Rules for 
DOE Nuclear Activities, to take in account the establishment of the 
National Nuclear Security Administration. This action would also amend 
10 CFR part 835, Occupation Radiation Protection, 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.

[[Page 64547]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of 
Worker Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641
Fax: 301 903-3445
Email: peter.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




961. [bull] ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM FOR STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

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

RIN: 1901-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




962. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




963. 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 establishes 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 also establishes 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. All comments received on the 
Interim Final Rule have been reviewed and will be considered in the 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/29/00                    65 FR 10685
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/14/00
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John C. Watson, Senior Realty Officer, ME-90, 
Department of Energy, Room 4B-122, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0072
Fax: 202 586-4500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




964. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7454; 50 USC 
2401 et seq; 42 USC 2282a to c; 41 USC 418b; 31 USC 6301 to 6308

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600; 10 CFR 733; 48 CFR 935; 48 CFR 952

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule and 
Opprotunity for Comment         06/28/05                    70 FR 37010
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/28/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Christine Chalk, Division of Planning and Analysis, SC-
5, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7203
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




965. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

RIN: 1901-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




966. 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
Draft Technical Guidelines      03/24/05                    70 FR 15164
Interim Final Rule General 
Guidelines                      03/24/05                    70 FR 15169
Comment Period Extended         05/09/05                    70 FR 24302
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date Extended                   09/19/05                    70 FR 54835
Final Action                    12/00/05

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

[[Page 64548]]

Phone: 202 586-0124

RIN: 1901-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




967. [bull] STANDBY SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR FACILITY DELAYS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 41 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1901-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




968. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




969. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 745

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule, Technical Amendments06/23/05                    70 FR 36325

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Viola
Phone: 301 903-5346

RIN: 1901-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




970. PRICE COMPETITIVE SALE OF STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE PETROLEUM; 
STANDARD SALES PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 625

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/07/05                   70 CFR 39364

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy T. Marland
Phone: 202 586-4691
Fax: 202 586-0835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




971. 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                            11/00/05

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

[[Page 64549]]

Phone: 202 287-1330

RIN: 1991-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________




972. 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                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




973. 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                            11/00/05

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

RIN: 1991-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________




974. PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS--DOMESTIC ENERGY SUPPLIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 41 USC 418b; 50 USC app 2071(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 911.602; 10 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update the Department of Energy regulations 
and clauses exercising the authorities to allocate the supplies of 
materials, equipment, services, and facilities and establish priorities 
for the acceptance and performance of contracts and orders to (1) 
promote the national defense and (2) maximize domestic energy supplies 
as authorized by the Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended (50 
U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.); the Department of Commerce Defense 
Priorities and Allocations System Program (15 CFR 700); and Executive 
Order 12919, National Defense Resource Preparedness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Jones, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




975. REVISIONS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS FOR MANAGEMENT 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2282(a) to 2282(c); 41 USC 418(b); 
50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.27; 48 CFR 970.5227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation to 
make provision for creation and use of software subject to open source 
copyright licenses. Other technical changes to the existing 
intellectual property clauses used in DOE's management and operating 
contracts will also be proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB70
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976. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS--BACKGROUND CHECKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 41 USC 418b

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 904.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 
to add Protective Services to the types of contracts covered by the 
DEAR. The security clause would be amended to describe the Department's 
requirement that employers do background checks before employment of 
persons who will require access authorizations to perform contract 
duties and that they and their employees agree to the use of mediation 
services as may be required to ensure continuity of operations.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

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

RIN: 1991-AB71
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR)



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977. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/99
Final Action                    11/00/05

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB52
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978. 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              11/00/05

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
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979. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION 
REGULATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/05                    70 FR 43832
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

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
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980. 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                            12/15/04                    69 FR 75017
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

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-AB63
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981. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amended 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              12/15/04                    69 FR 75001
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/14/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

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: 202 287-1507

RIN: 1991-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________




982. [bull] ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 1007

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 7, 2005, 90 days after 
enactment.

Abstract: This action will implement section 1007 of the Energy Policy 
Act of 2005, which authorizes DOE to enter into transactions other than 
contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/05

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-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




983. 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/03/96
Final Action                    03/00/06

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)                            Completed Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



_______________________________________________________________________




984. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     05/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA26
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