[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.

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 April 30, 2007. 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.

     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 March 20, 2007.

 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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724         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector and General        1904-AA92
            Service Lamps.........................................................................
725         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and       1904-AB49
            Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers...........
726         Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending           1904-AB58
            Machines..............................................................................
727         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment....................    1904-AB59
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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728         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.........................................................................
729         Test Procedure Waiver Requirements for Manufacturers of Consumer Products and Certain     1904-AB65
            Industrial Equipment, and Additional Prohibited Acts..................................
730         Federal Procurement of Energy Efficient Products......................................    1904-AB68
731         Private and Local Government Fleet Determination......................................    1904-AB69
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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732         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers......................    1904-AA78
733         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers....................    1904-AB08
734         Energy Standards for New Federal Buildings............................................    1904-AB13
735         Rulemaking To Adopt a Definition of Household.........................................    1904-AB52
736         Test Procedures for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.......................    1904-AB55
737         Efficiency Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Commercial         1904-AB64
            Heating, Air Conditioning, and Water Heating Equipment................................
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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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738         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86
739         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Room Air Conditioners..............    1904-AA89

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740         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment and Water       1904-AA90
            Heaters...............................................................................
741         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91
742         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Air            1904-AB47
            Conditioning Heat Pumps...............................................................
743         Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts...........................    1904-AB50
744         Determination and Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power     1904-AB57
            Supplies..............................................................................
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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745         Rulemaking To Codify Test Procedures Prescribed in EPACT 2005 Into the Code of Federal    1904-AB53
            Regulations...........................................................................
746         Energy Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits................................    1904-AB61
747         Compliance Waivers for the Alternative Fuel Transportation Program....................    1904-AB66
748         Alternative Fuel Transportation Program Replacement Fuel Goal Modification............    1904-AB67
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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749         Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information..........    1992-AA35
750         Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or    1992-AA36
            Special Nuclear Material..............................................................
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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751         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32
752         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................    1901-AA38
753         Loan Guarantees for Projects That Employ Innovative Technologies......................    1901-AB21
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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754         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.......................................    1901-AA82
755         Research Misconduct...................................................................    1901-AA89
756         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AA95
757         Technical Guidelines IBR Update for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program........    1901-AB23
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                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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758         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings         1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................
759         Coordination of Federal Authorization of Electric Transmission........................    1901-AB18
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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760         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AB20
761         Technical Amendments..................................................................    1901-AB22
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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762         Priorities and Allocations--Domestic Energy Supplies..................................    1991-AB69
763         Security Considerations--Background Checks............................................    1991-AB71
764         Rescission of Obsolete Property Management Regulations................................    1991-AB73
765         DEAR--Price Anderson Amendments.......................................................    1991-AB75
766         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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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767         Technical Amendment to the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................    1991-AB62
768         DEAR Changes To Delete Provisions for Facilities Management and Add Work Authorization    1991-AB65
            Clause................................................................................
769         Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................    1991-AB67
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                         Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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770         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................    1991-AB52
771         Revisions to Intellectual Property Provisions for Management Contracts................    1991-AB70
772         Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension--Common Rule..................................    1991-AB74
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                                 Office of General Counsel--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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773         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities...........................................    1990-AA30
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Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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724. 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)(1)(A) and (B)(3)-(5)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 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. This is 
the initial review of the standards for fluorescent and incandescent 
lamps. The Department is also directed to consider whether

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standards should be amended so that they would be applicable to 
additional general service fluorescent and general service 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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725. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AND GAS 
RANGES AND OVENS AND MICROWAVE OVENS, DISHWASHERS, DEHUMIDIFIERS, AND 
COMMERCIAL CLOTHES WASHERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(g) to (h)(cc); 42 USC 6313(e)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.

Abstract: The Department is committed to becoming current on all energy 
standards rulemakings, including the current standards for residential 
electric and gas ranges and ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, 
dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers. The Energy Policy Act of 
2005 amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), 
established initial energy efficiency standards for commercial clothes 
washers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Merged dishwashers from RIN 1904-AA89 and added 
residential dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers.

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA89
RIN: 1904-AB49
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726. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATED BOTTLED OR CANNED 
BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires that DOE establish an 
energy conservation standard for refrigerated bottled or canned 
beverage vending machines.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB58
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727. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(c)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 2009.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) amendments to the 
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) require that DOE establish 
standards for ice cream freezers; self-contained commercial 
refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers without doors; and 
remote-condensing commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-
freezers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           07/00/07
NPRM                            05/00/08
Final Action                    01/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Llenza, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB59

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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728. 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 Energy Policy and Conservation Act provides that if the 
energy efficiency levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 for certain 
commercial and industrial equipment are amended after specified dates, 
the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national 
standard for such equipment at the new minimum level in Standard 90.1, 
unless the Secretary of Energy 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. This rulemaking was 
begun to consider whether DOE should adopt amended ASHRAE/IESNA 
efficiency levels for commercial 3-phase air conditioners and heat 
pumps less than 65,000 BTU; commercial packaged terminal air 
conditioners and heat pumps; large commercial packaged boilers and gas-
fired instantaneous water heaters, small commercial packaged boilers, 
single-package vertical air conditioners and single-package vertical 
heat pumps less than 65,000 BTU/h, and single-package vertical air 
conditioners and single-package vertical heat pumps greater than or 
equal to 65,000 BTU/h and less than 240,000 BTU/h.

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)   03/07/07                    72 FR 10038
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

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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729. 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 manufacturer believes 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                            10/00/07
Final Action                    05/00/08

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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730. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 8259b

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 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                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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]

RIN: 1904-AB68
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731. [bull] PRIVATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEET DETERMINATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 6, 2007.
Final, Judicial, March 6, 2008.

Abstract: The Department must determine if a Private and Local 
Government Fleet Mandate is necessary to achieve the Replacement Fuel 
Goal. If the Private and Local Fleet Mandate is determined to be 
necessary, then the Government must issue regulations implementing an 
alternative vehicle acquisition program for private and local 
government fleets.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1904-AB69
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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732. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(f)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

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

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake 
two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether 
the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. This is 
the initial review of the statutory standards for residential furnaces 
and boilers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
ANPRM                           07/29/04                    69 FR 45419
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/10/04
NPRM                            10/06/06                    71 FR 59204
NPRM Comment Period End         01/15/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(a)(2)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1996.

Abstract: Prior to enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 
2005), the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, (EPCA) did 
not establish energy efficiency standards for electric distribution 
transformers. EPCA directed DOE to determine whether standards for 
electric distribution transformers were warranted. However, as a result 
of amendments adopted in EPACT 2005, Public Law No. 109-58, section 
135(c)(4), EPCA now contains standards for low voltage dry-type 
electric distribution transformers, but not other types of distribution 
transformers. This rulemaking will determine whether it is appropriate 
to establish standards for these other types of electric distribution 
transformers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            10/22/97                    62 FR 54809
ANPRM                           07/29/04                    69 FR 45375
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/09/04
NPRM                            08/04/06                    71 FR 44356
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4563
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434; 10 CFR 435

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006.

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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/04/06                    71 FR 70275
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/02/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/02/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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735. RULEMAKING TO ADOPT A DEFINITION OF HOUSEHOLD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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                            05/04/06                    71 FR 26275
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

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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736. 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 ASHRAE 
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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737. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                    10/00/07

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

[[Page 22481]]

Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1904-AB53
RIN: 1904-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




738. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




739. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




740. 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                    04/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

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




741. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




742. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




743. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




744. 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




745. RULEMAKING TO CODIFY TEST PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED IN EPACT 2005 INTO 
THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental NPRM               10/03/06                    71 FR 58308
Final Action                    12/08/06                    71 FR 71340

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

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




746. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FAN LIGHT KITS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/07                     72 FR 1270
Standards Effective Date (for 
products manufactured after 01/
01/2009)                        01/01/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1904-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




747. COMPLIANCE WAIVERS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/07                    72 FR 12958

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Linda Bluestein
Phone: 202 586-6116
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________




748. ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM REPLACEMENT FUEL GOAL 
MODIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12041

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, EE-34
Phone: 202 586-8063
Email: dana.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




749. 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                            05/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Emily Anne Puhl, Security Specialist, Department of 
Energy, Office of Classification, HS-91, Germantown Building, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290
Phone: 301 903-9048
Fax: 301 903-1230
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




750. [bull] CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR 
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; EO 12968

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22483]]

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise 10 CFR 710 to adopt the 
``concerns'' from the Adjudicative Guidelines published pursuant to 
E.O. 12968 as the DOE criteria for adjudicating adverse information 
concerning an access authorization applicant or holder (10 CFR 719.8). 
The criteria will be numbered to correlate with the Adjudicative 
Guidelines. Other revisions will streamline requirements, tighten time 
limits, and clarify provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loren Evenson, Security Specialist, Department of 
Energy, HS-71, Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585-1290
Phone: 301 903-4803
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




751. 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. DOE has promulgated a 
regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
to implement the FOIA. 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                            06/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




752. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations 
establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for 
ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in 
connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from 
the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, 
safety, and the environment from the nuclear and chemical hazards posed 
by these DOE activities. Major elements of the proposal include a dose 
limitation system for protection of the public; requirements for 
application optimization (As Low As is Reasonably Achievable, ALARA) 
process; requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring 
requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/93                    58 FR 16268
Second NPRM                     08/31/95                    60 FR 45381
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/02/95
Integrate New EPA Guidance      10/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 
considering revising the Federal Guidance for Radiation Protection of 
the Public. This Presidential-level guidance would refine the radiation 
protection and dose limitation framework for the public, and may 
include numerical Radiation Protection Goals (i.e., dose limits). 
Because it is DOE's preference to be consistent with Federal radiation 
protection policy, the Department is adjusting the schedule for part 
834 in anticipation of revised Federal Guidance and will issue the rule 
following EPA action on the guidance. This will allow DOE to be 
consistent with the most current Presidential-level guidance upon its 
release.

Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo III, Deputy Director, Office of Nuclear 
Safety and Environment, Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Safety 
and Environment, HS-20, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-4996

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




753. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR PROJECTS THAT EMPLOY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 16511; 42 USC 16514

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 15, 2007.

Abstract: Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorizes the 
Secretary of Energy, after consultation with the Secretary of the 
Treasury, to make loan guarantees for projects that ``avoid, reduce, or 
sequester air pollutants or anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse 
gases; and employ new or significantly improved technologies as 
compared to commercial technologies in service in the United States at 
the time the guarantee is issued.'' This rulemaking will establish 
policies and procedures applicable to the title XVII program.

[[Page 22484]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Belmar, Deputy General Counsel for Energy 
Policy, Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-6758
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




754. 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 Management, Room 4B-122, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0072
Fax: 202 586-4500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




755. 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                    06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




756. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell, Department of Energy, HS-11/ 
Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641
Email: peter.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




757. [bull] TECHNICAL GUIDELINES IBR UPDATE FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS 
REPORTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking corrects and updates Technical Guidelines 
used for reporting under the DOE Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse 
Gases Program, which are incorporated by reference in the Department's 
General Guidelines at 10 CFR part 300.

[[Page 22485]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/07                     72 FR 4411
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/20/07
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International 
Affairs, PI-40, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0124
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




758. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




759. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




760. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/26/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell
Phone: 301 903-5641
Email: peter.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________




761. [bull] TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 602; 10 CFR 820; 10 CFR 835; 10 CFR 850; 10 CFR 
851; 10 CFR 1004; 10 CFR 1021

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy has merged the Office of Security 
and Safety Performance Assurance and the Office of Environment, Safety, 
and Health and established a new Office of Health, Safety, and 
Security. This final rule removes obsolete office and position titles 
from the Code of Federal Regulations and adds new titles for the 
responsible agency offices and positions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/06                    71 FR 68727

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Duarte, GC-71, Department of Energy, Office of 
the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2951
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB22

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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



_______________________________________________________________________




762. 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 statutory 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                            05/00/07
Direct Final Rule               05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




763. 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: The rulemaking would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation 
security clause to include 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                            05/00/07

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




764. 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                            05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




765. 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: Kevin M. Smith, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1614
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




766. 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                            06/00/07

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




767. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO 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 Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/07

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

RIN: 1991-AB62
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768. DEAR CHANGES TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND ADD 
WORK AUTHORIZATION CLAUSE

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, and add a new clause dealing with work authorization.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

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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769. 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 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/06                    71 FR 26723
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

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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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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770. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/20/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith
Phone: 202 287-1614
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB52
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771. REVISIONS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS FOR MANAGEMENT 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.27; 48 CFR 970.5227

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/20/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin M. Smith
Phone: 202 287-1614
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB70
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772. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION--COMMON RULE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 900; 10 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/05/06                    71 FR 70457

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee
Phone: 202 586-1140

RIN: 1991-AB74
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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773. 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 changes. Section 610 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 removed 
exemptions from civil penalties for certain named nonprofit educational 
institutions. It also established a cap on the total amount of fees a 
not-for-profit contractor, subcontractor, or supplier could be required 
to pay in any year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. Russell H. Shearer, Deputy Chief for Enforcement and 
Technical Matters, Department of Energy, Office of Health, Safety, and 
Sercurity, HS-1, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4693
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1990-AA30
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