[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
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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 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 12, 2006.

 David R. Hill,

General Counsel.

                              Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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922         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector and General        1904-AA92
            Service Lamps.........................................................................
923         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and       1904-AB49
            Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers (Reg Plan
            Seq No. 28)...........................................................................
924         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reg Plan Seq No.      1904-AB59
            29)...................................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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925         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers (Reg Plan Seq No. 30)    1904-AA78
926         Test Procedure Waiver Requirements for Manufacturers of Consumer Products and Certain     1904-AB65
            Industrial Equipment, and Additional Prohibited Acts..................................
927         Federal Procurement of Energy Efficient Products......................................    1904-AB68
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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
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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928         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No.      1904-AB08
            31)...................................................................................
929         Energy Standards for New Federal Buildings............................................    1904-AB13
930         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.........................................................................
931         Rulemaking To Adopt a Definition of Household.........................................    1904-AB52
932         Rulemaking To Codify Test Procedures Prescribed in EPACT 2005 Into the Code of Federal    1904-AB53
            Regulations...........................................................................
933         Test Procedures for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.......................    1904-AB55
934         Energy Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits (Reg Plan Seq No. 32)..........    1904-AB61
935         Efficiency Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Commercial         1904-AB64
            Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water Heating Equipment................................
936         Compliance Waivers for the Alternative Fuel Transportation Program....................    1904-AB66
937         Alternative Fuel Transportation Program Replacement Fuel Goal Modification............    1904-AB67
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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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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938         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86
939         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Room Air Conditioners..............    1904-AA89
940         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment and Water       1904-AA90
            Heaters...............................................................................
941         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91
942         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Air            1904-AB47
            Conditioning Heat Pumps...............................................................
943         Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts...........................    1904-AB50
944         Determination and Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power     1904-AB57
            Supplies..............................................................................
945         Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending           1904-AB58
            Machines..............................................................................
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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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946         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53
947         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74
948         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers................................    1904-AA85
949         Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87
950         Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons..............................    1904-AB56
951         Test Procedures for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment................................    1904-AB60
952         Renewable Energy Production Incentive.................................................    1904-AB62
953         State Energy Program..................................................................    1904-AB63
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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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954         Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information..........    1992-AA35
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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955         Physical Protection of Security Interests.............................................    1992-AA23
956         Counterintelligence Evaluation Regulation.............................................    1992-AA33
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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957         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32
958         Loan Guarantees for Projects That Employ Innovative Technologies (Reg Plan Seq No. 33)    1901-AB21
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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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959         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 34)..........    1901-AA38
960         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.......................................    1901-AA82

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961         Research Misconduct...................................................................    1901-AA89
962         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AA95
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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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963         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings         1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................
964         Coordination of Federal Authorization of Electric Transmission........................    1901-AB18
965         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AB20
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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966         Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting.....................................    1901-AB11
967         Procedures for Acquisition of Petroleum for Strategic Petroleum Reserve...............    1901-AB16
968         Standby Support for Advanced Nuclear Facility Delays..................................    1901-AB17
969         Computer Security: Access to Information on Department of Energy Computer Systems.....    1901-AB19
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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970         Priorities and Allocations--Domestic Energy Supplies..................................    1991-AB69
971         Revisions to Intellectual Property Provisions for Management Contracts................    1991-AB70
972         Security Considerations--Background Checks............................................    1991-AB71
973         Rescission of Obsolete Property Management Regulations................................    1991-AB73
974         DEAR--Price Anderson Amendments.......................................................    1991-AB75
975         DEAR--National Nuclear Security Administration Supplement.............................    1991-AB76
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                          Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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976         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................    1991-AB52
977         Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................    1991-AB62
978         DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management; Work Authorization; Contractor's    1991-AB65
            Organization; Contractor Relations; and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.............
979         Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................    1991-AB67
980         Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension--Common Rule..................................    1991-AB74
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                         Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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981         Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for       1991-AB61
            Personal Services.....................................................................

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982         Assistance Regulations................................................................    1991-AB72
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                                 Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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983         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities...........................................    1990-AA30
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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         Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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922. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT 
REFLECTOR AND GENERAL SERVICE LAMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(i)(B)(3)-(4)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1998, Determination 
Notice.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for many types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake 
two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether 
the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. The 
Department is committed to becoming current on all energy standards 
rulemakings. This is the initial review of the standards for 
fluorescent and incandescent lamps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/00/07
NPRM                            10/00/08
Final Action                    06/00/09

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-AA92
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923. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AND GAS 
RANGES AND OVENS AND MICROWAVE OVENS, DISHWASHERS, DEHUMIDIFIERS, AND 
COMMERCIAL CLOTHES WASHERS

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

RIN: 1904-AB49
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924. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 29 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AB59

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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925. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 30 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1904-AA78
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926. [bull] TEST PROCEDURE WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF 
CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, AND ADDITIONAL 
PROHIBITED ACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293; 42 USC 6296; 42 USC 6298 to 6299; 42 USC 
6302 to 6303; 42 USC 6314; 42 USC 6316

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Since DOE codified test procedures for consumer products and 
certain industrial products, some products have been introduced that 
the test procedures do not clearly address. Currently, manufacturers 
can petition DOE for a waiver when the test procedure does not evaluate 
the product in a manner that reflects the product's true energy 
consumption. However, manufacturers cannot request an interpretation of 
the test procedure, or be required to petition for a waiver, if the 
test procedure underestimates the product's true energy consumption. 
This rulemaking would provide such procedures. DOE is also considering 
amendments that would prevent circumvention of test procedures that may 
result from product design features.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AB65
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927. [bull] FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 8259(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 436

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 8, 2007.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended part 3 of the National 
Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) by adding section 553 which 
requires each Federal agency to procure Energy Star or FEMP designated 
products in all procurements involving energy consuming products and 
systems. In addition, all inventories and listings of products by GSA 
and DLA must identify and prominently display Energy Star and FEMP 
designated products. GSA and DLA are also required to supply only 
Energy Star and FEMP designated products in all covered product 
categories.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shelley Launey, EE-2L, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1573
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB68
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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928. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

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

RIN: 1904-AB08
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929. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL BUILDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834; PL 109-58, sec 109

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2005.

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 Energy Policy Act of 2005 directs DOE to 
establish amended standards that, if life-cycle cost-effective, would 
be at least 30 percent better than the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 and 
IECC 2004 levels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The revised timetable reflects the fact that 
DOE is assessing the impact of EPACT 2005 on this action. RIN 1904-AA53 
was merged with this rulemaking.

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2L, Office of Federal Energy 
Management Program (FEMP), Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA53
RIN: 1904-AB13

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930. 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 published a NOA addressing whether to adopt the 
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 oil and gas fired packaged boilers; and 
tankless gas fired instantaneous water heaters. A final rule is planned 
to cover all products in the NOA except PTAC/PTHPs. DOE has identified 
PTAC/PTHPs for further rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Availabilitiy         03/13/06                    71 FR 12634
Comment Period End              04/27/06
Final Rule (except PTAC/PTHP)   12/00/06
NPRM (PTAC/PTHP)                01/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

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, 
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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931. 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 to 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                            05/04/06                    71 FR 26275
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB52
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932. 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-
conditioning and heating equipment; commercial prerinse spray valves; 
and low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers; and battery charges 
and external power supplies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/25/06                    71 FR 42178
Supplemental NPRM               10/03/06                    71 FR 58308
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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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. RIN 1904-
AB60 was merged with this rulemaking.

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]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB60
RIN: 1904-AB53
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933. 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

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NPRM                            07/20/06                    71 FR 41320
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06
NPRM Correction                 10/10/06                    71 FR 59410
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/06
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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934. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FAN LIGHT KITS

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

RIN: 1904-AB61
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935. [bull] EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT 
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND WATER HEATING 
EQUIPMENT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is to adopt requirements for manufacturers to 
assure their compliance with energy conservation requirements 
specifically mandated under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as 
amended (EPCA), for commercial warm air furnaces and covered commercial 
heating, air conditioning, and water heating equipment, including 
furnaces. These requirements include the use of testing and calculation 
methods for manufacturers to rate the efficiency of their equipment, 
the role of voluntary independent certification programs in assuring 
the accuracy of the ratings, and the testing regimen and criteria that 
DOE would use in enforcement proceedings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/13/99                    64 FR 69598
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00
Supplemental NPRM               04/28/06                    71 FR 25103
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             06/12/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Certification, compliance and enforcement 
requirements are included in RIN 1904-AB53.

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]

Related RIN: Related to 1904-AB53
RIN: 1904-AB64
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936. [bull] COMPLIANCE WAIVERS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13264

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: State entities and alternative fuel providers subject to 
alternative fuel vehicle acquisition requirements may request waiver of 
those requirements if their vehicle fleet will achieve a specified 
reduction in consumption of petroleum motor fuel. This rulemaking 
establishes procedures for the submission of, and action on, requests 
for waiver.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/23/06                    71 FR 36034
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Linda Bluestein, EE-2G, Room 5F-034, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585

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Phone: 202 586-6116
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________




937. [bull] ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM REPLACEMENT FUEL 
GOAL MODIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13264

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 6, 2006, Court mandated.

Abstract: Pursuant to EPAct 1992, DOE is modifying the 2010 goal 
concerning the production capacity of replacement fuels for U.S. motor 
fuel use because DOE has determined that the 30 percent replacement 
fuel production goal will not be met by 2010. DOE is proposing to 
revise the date for achieving the goal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/19/06                    71 FR 54771
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-34, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




938. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            06/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




939. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND ROOM AIR 
CONDITIONERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

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]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB51
RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




940. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING 
EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/00/08
NPRM                            07/00/09
Final Action                    03/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB48
RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




941. 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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-4563
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




942. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR 
CONDITIONERS AND AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1904-AB47

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943. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1904-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




944. DETERMINATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS 
AND EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            08/00/08
ANPRM                           02/00/10
NPRM                            12/00/10
Final Action                    08/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Victor Petrolati, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-4549
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




945. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATED BOTTLED OR CANNED 
BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/00/08
NPRM                            12/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Llenza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-2192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1904-AB13           08/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB13
RIN: 1904-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________




947. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1904-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




948. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/27/06                    71 FR 24972

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-4563
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




949. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            07/10/06                    71 FR 38799

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-4563
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




950. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 440

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/06                    71 FR 35836
Direct Final Rule               06/22/06                    71 FR 35775
Direct Final Rule Effective     08/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John B. Atcheson
Phone: 202 586-0771

RIN: 1904-AB56

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951. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1904-AB53       08/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Llenza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-2192
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB53
RIN: 1904-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




952. RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION INCENTIVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 451

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/06                    71 FR 36225
Final Action                    08/14/06                    71 FR 46383

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel T. Beckley
Phone: 202 586-1510
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: [email protected]

Kimberly J. Graber
Phone: 303 275-4700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




953. STATE ENERGY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 420

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/02/06                    71 FR 57885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Eric W. Thomas, EE-2K
Phone: 202 586-2242
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




954. 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, and 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                            12/00/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Emily Anne Puhl, Security Specialist, Department of 
Energy, Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance, SP-51, 
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)                            Completed Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




955. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/31/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cronin
Phone: 301 903-6209

RIN: 1992-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




956. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EVALUATION REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709; 10 CFR 710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/06                    71 FR 57386

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Costa
Phone: 202 586-8657
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA33

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




957. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




958. [bull] LOAN GUARANTEES FOR PROJECTS THAT EMPLOY INNOVATIVE 
TECHNOLOGIES

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

RIN: 1901-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




959. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




960. 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                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John C. Watson, Senior Realty Officer, MA-50, 
Department of Energy, Office of Managment, Room 4B-122, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0072
Fax: 202 586-4500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




961. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1901-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




962. 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 into 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/06                    71 FR 45996

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NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




963. 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




964. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry                To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Meyer
Phone: 202 586-3118
Fax: 202 586-5391
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




965. [bull] OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend 10 CFR part 835 ``Occupational 
Radiation Protection'' to eliminate the need for a woman to declare her 
pregnancy prior to implementing lower exposure limits for her embryo/
fetus.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell, Health Physicist, Department of 
Energy, Office of Health, EH-52 270 CC, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washignton, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641
Email: peter.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




966. GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/21/06                    71 FR 20784

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs
Phone: 202 586-0124

RIN: 1901-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




967. PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM FOR STRATEGIC PETROLEUM 
RESERVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 626

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/24/06                    71 FR 20909
Final Action                    11/08/06                    71 FR 65376

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lynnette H. LeMat
Phone: 202 586-4398
Fax: 202 586-0835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB16

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968. STANDBY SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR FACILITY DELAYS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 950

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/15/06                    71 FR 28200
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/14/06
Final Action                    08/11/06                    71 FR 46306

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: K. Chuck Wade
Phone: 301 903-6509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




969. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 727; 48 CFR 904.404; 48 CFR 952.204-77

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/06                    71 FR 40880

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin R. Cooke
Phone: 202 586-6566
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1994-AA01
RIN: 1901-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




970. 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                            12/00/06
Direct Final Rule               12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1991-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




971. 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                            12/00/06

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 Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




972. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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 Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1339

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




973. RESCISSION OF OBSOLETE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 109

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would rescind obsolete DOE property management 
provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry G. Hanely, Director, Personal Property Policy 
Office, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1563
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB73
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974. [bull] DEAR--PRICE ANDERSON AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2210

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 950.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement the Price Anderson Amendments Act of 2005 
provisions on nuclear indemnification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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 Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB75
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975. [bull] DEAR--NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENT

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

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2402

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 911; 48 CFR 912; 48 CFR 919; 48 CFR 
952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) are proposing to issue regulations that implement 
and supplement the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) 
in areas where further guidance is necessary or to provide guidance 
unique to NNSA requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Law NE-63, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4321
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB76
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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976. 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                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1991-AB52
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977. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of 
Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585

[[Page 73192]]

Phone: 202 287-1307
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB62
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978. 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                            07/29/05                    70 FR 43832
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Cover, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1334

RIN: 1991-AB65
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979. 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                            05/08/06                    71 FR 26723
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helen Oxberger, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1332

RIN: 1991-AB67
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980. [bull] NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION--COMMON RULE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 900; 10 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DOE is moving its nonprocurement debarment and suspension 
regulations from 10 CFR part 606 to a new 2 CFR part 901. The 
regulations will be co-located in title 2 of the CFR with OMB debarment 
and suspension guidance and other Federal agency regulations. The 
regulatory action is an administrative simplification that will make no 
substance change in DOE policy or procedures for nonprocurement 
debarment and suspension.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1991-AB74
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston
Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB61
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982. ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 603

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/09/06                    71 FR 27158

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Trudy Wood
Phone: 202 586-5625

[[Page 73193]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB72
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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983. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 610

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 820.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends provisions on civil penalties with respect to certain 
DOE contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to conform with 
statutory change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard Wilchins, Senior Litigator, Office of Price-
Anderson Enforcement, EH-6, Department of Energy, Office of General 
Counsel, Germantown, 270-CC, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-0100
Fax: 301 903-0081
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1990-AA30
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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984. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/21/06                    71 FR 48447

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Beard
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19
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