[December 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 245)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua031007.wais] [Page 72842-72859] Department of Energy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part VII ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 72842]] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X 48 CFR Ch. 9 Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Energy Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601-612 (1988). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory agenda in general, please contact: Richard L. Farman, Room 6E-078, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-8145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the status of activities as of approximately September 15, 2003. They are divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to their stage of rulemaking action: prerule, proposed rulemaking, final rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action. For this edition of the Department of Energy's regulatory agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II. A draft of this regulatory agenda has been transmitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration for comment, if any, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(b). Issued in Washington, DC, on October 31, 2003. Lee Liberman Otis, General Counsel. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 895 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces, Boilers, and Mobile Home 1904-AA78 Furnaces (Reg Plan Seq No. 35)...................................................... 896 Determination for Small Electric Motors............................................. 1904-AA87 897 Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers (Reg Plan Seq No. 1904-AB08 36)................................................................................. 898 Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Units and Heat 1904-AB09 Pumps Rated 65-240 kBtus/Hr (Reg Plan Seq No. 37)................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 899 Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings............... 1904-AA53 900 State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels............................... 1904-AA66 901 Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers.............................. 1904-AA85 902 Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential 1904-AB13 Buildings........................................................................... 903 Coverage of Certain Types of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Reach-In Freezers, 1904-AB14 Reach-In Refrigerators, Vending Machines, and Beverage Merchandisers)............... 904 Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Torchieres, and Ceiling Fans...... 1904-AB15 905 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Clothes 1904-AB43 Washers............................................................................. 906 Energy Conservation Standards for Small Duct, High Velocity Central Air 1904-AB45 Conditioning, and Heat Pump Systems................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 907 Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps--Amendments. 1904-AA46 908 Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heaters........................................ 1904-AA95 909 Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces.................................... 1904-AA96 910 Test Procedures for Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment........................... 1904-AA97 911 Alternative Fueled Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Private and Local Government 1904-AA98 Fleets.............................................................................. 912 Test Procedures for Commercial Package Boilers...................................... 1904-AB02 [[Page 72843]] 913 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB16 Standards for 3-Phase Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Less Than 65 kBtu/h; Tankless Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters............................................... 914 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB17 Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; and Oil- and Gas- Fired Commercial Package Boilers.................................................... 915 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Efficiency 1904-AB44 Standards for Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Air-Conditioners and Commercial Single Packaged Vertical Heat Pumps................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 916 National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines.................. 1904-AA74 917 Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps.................................... 1904-AA86 918 Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers...................... 1904-AA89 919 Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment........... 1904-AA90 920 Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors............................ 1904-AA91 921 Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps.................. 1904-AA92 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 922 Test Procedures for Dishwashers--Amendment.......................................... 1904-AB10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 923 Computer Security; Access to Information on National Nuclear Security Administration 1992-AA27 Computer Systems.................................................................... 924 Criteria and Procedures for Nonprejudicial Restriction of Access Authorization...... 1992-AA32 925 Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR).................................. 1992-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense and Security Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 926 Physical Protection of Security Interests........................................... 1992-AA23 927 Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Security Violations...... 1992-AA28 928 Human Reliability Program........................................................... 1992-AA29 929 Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter 1992-AA31 or Special Nuclear Material, Subpart A.............................................. 930 Polygraph Examination Regulations................................................... 1992-AA33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 931 Freedom of Information Act.......................................................... 1901-AA32 932 Research Misconduct................................................................. 1901-AA89 [[Page 72844]] 933 Occupational Radiation Protection................................................... 1901-AA95 934 Worker Safety and Health (Reg Plan Seq No. 38)...................................... 1901-AA99 935 Low Density Discount................................................................ 1901-AB12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 936 Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment (Reg Plan Seq No. 39)........ 1901-AA38 937 Economic Development Transfers of Real Property..................................... 1901-AA82 938 Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting................................... 1901-AB11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 939 Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings 1901-AA57 Remedial Action Project (UMTRA)..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departmental and Others--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 940 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities...................... 1901-AA86 941 Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing 1901-AA88 Sites: Technical Amendments......................................................... 942 Compliance With Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements............ 1901-AA94 943 Safety Net Cost Recovery Adjustment Rate Proceeding................................. 1901-AA96 944 Transmission Rate Proceeding........................................................ 1901-AA97 945 Collection of Claims Owed the United States......................................... 1901-AA98 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 946 New and Revised DEAR Clauses........................................................ 1991-AB60 947 DEAR: Make or Buy Plans............................................................. 1991-AB63 948 DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management, Work Authorization, 1991-AB65 Contractor's Organization, Contractor Relations, and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 949 Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure...................................... 1991-AB52 950 Acquisition Regulation: Payment of Fee Relating to Security Issues/Conditional 1991-AB54 Payment of Fee...................................................................... 951 Financial Assistance Regulation: Administrative Requirements Related to For-Profit 1991-AB57 Organizations....................................................................... [[Page 72845]] 952 Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for 1991-AB61 Personal Services................................................................... 953 Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation.............. 1991-AB62 954 DEAR: Work for Others............................................................... 1991-AB64 955 Financial Assistance Regulations: Implementation of OMB Grants Management Policies.. 1991-AB66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Procurement and Assistance Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 956 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1991-AB56 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... 957 Energy Department Motor Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency............................... 1991-AB59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 958 Conduct of Employees................................................................ 1990-AA19 959 Claims for Damages Against Department of Energy Employees........................... 1990-AA26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of General Counsel--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 960 Collection of Claims Owed the United States......................................... 1990-AA28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Prerule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 895. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES, BOILERS, AND MOBILE HOME FURNACES Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 35 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1904-AA78 _______________________________________________________________________ 896. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Other. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to prescribe test procedures for small electric motors for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: The Department's regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority and the Department is gathering information and conducting analyses in preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 6317(b). Agency Contact: James Raba, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA87 [[Page 72846]] _______________________________________________________________________ 897. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 36 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1904-AB08 _______________________________________________________________________ 898. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND HEAT PUMPS RATED 65-240 KBTUS/HR Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 37 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1904-AB09 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 899. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW--RISE BUILDINGS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994, Final. Abstract: Title III of the Energy Conservation and Production Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 directs DOE to establish Federal building energy standards that require in new Federal buildings those energy efficiency measures that are technologically feasible and economically justified. The standards for Federal buildings are intended to parallel closely the voluntary building energy codes of the Energy Policy Act for private sector construction. Interim energy performance standards which DOE had issued before enactment of the Energy Policy Act are to remain in effect for the Federal sector until the new Federal building energy standards become effective. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/02/97 62 FR 24164 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/97 Supplemental NPRM 03/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9209 RIN: 1904-AA53 _______________________________________________________________________ 900. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13235 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 24, 1993, Final. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires DOE to issue regulations establishing the State and Local Incentives Program. Under this program DOE may grant financial assistance to States for projects in DOE-approved State plans to promote use of alternative fuels and alternative-fueled vehicles. With the publication of an integrated State Energy Program (61 FR 35890), the alternative fuel grant programs may be a part of the State grant special projects, depending on funding availability. The next action will be a cancellation notice of any separate State grant program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/21/95 60 FR 15020 Withdraw NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Dorothy Wormley, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-2K, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7028 RIN: 1904-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 901. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Other. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the Department to prescribe testing requirements for electric distribution transformers for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 10/22/97 62 FR 54809 NPRM 11/12/98 63 FR 63359 Supplemental NPRM 11/00/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0371 [[Page 72847]] Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA85 _______________________________________________________________________ 902. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH- RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6834 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 305(a)(1) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act, as amended, requires the Department to establish by rule building energy efficiency standards for all new Federal commercial and multi- family high-rise residential (over three stories in height above ground) buildings. In developing this rule, DOE is directed to consult with other Federal agencies as well as private, State, and other appropriate entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB13 _______________________________________________________________________ 903. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (REACH-IN FREEZERS, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, VENDING MACHINES, AND BEVERAGE MERCHANDISERS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311; 42 USC 6312 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 341 allows the Secretary to include a type of industrial equipment as covered equipment. DOE is undertaking an analysis of reach-in refrigerators/freezers and beverage merchandisers/vending machines to determine whether to classify this equipment as ``covered.'' If this equipment is covered, DOE will undertake rulemakings for test procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM--Coverage of Certain Commercial Equipment 02/00/04 Final Rule--Coverage of Certain Commercial Equipment 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB14 _______________________________________________________________________ 904. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS, TORCHIERES, AND CEILING FANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291; 42 USC 6292 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) section 322 allows the Secretary to classify additional consumer products as ``covered products.'' DOE is undertaking an analysis of elliptical reflector and bulged reflector incandescent lamps, torchieres, and ceiling fans to determine whether to classify these products as ``covered.'' If these products are covered, DOE will undertake rulemakings for test procedures. The Secretary is required to define ``household'' as part of the coverage process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM--Coverage of Residential Products 02/00/04 Final Rule--Coverage of Residential Products 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1851 Email: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB15 _______________________________________________________________________ 905. [bull] ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS: TEST PROCEDURES FOR CLOTHES WASHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6291 et seq CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the clothes washer test procedure that is to take effect January 1, 2004, concurrent with the new energy efficiency standards for clothes washers. A proposed rule is being published in concert with the direct final rule, in case adverse comments are received. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/31/03 68 FR 62205 Direct Final Rule 10/31/03 68 FR 62198 NPRM Comment Period End 12/01/03 Final Action Effective 01/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 [[Page 72848]] Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB43 _______________________________________________________________________ 906. [bull] ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SMALL DUCT, HIGH VELOCITY CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994, Final. Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. The initial review of the statutory standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps was published on May 23, 2002 (67 FR 36368). At that time DOE did not have an analytical basis to set standards for small duct high velocity systems and deferred setting those standards to a later date. This rulemaking will establish those standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 907. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These revisions to the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act will reorganize the test procedure regulations to place them in a logical order and also will update the references. The revisions include an updated nomenclature compatible with the test procedure for combined (domestic hot water and central air conditioners or heat pumps) appliances, additional tables listing test tolerances, a clearer specification for the demand defrost credit, and test methods for ECM (electronically commutated motor) blowers and history-dependent defrosts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6768 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9611 Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA46 _______________________________________________________________________ 908. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes energy conservation standards for commercial water heating products, prescribes test procedures, and requires labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48852 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 909. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL WARM AIR FURNACES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes energy conservation standards for commercial furnaces, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures [[Page 72849]] established in EPCA for commercial furnaces. This action will also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures for commercial furnaces, as revised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and will also include enforcement and other provisions for commercial products generally. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/99 64 FR 69597 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 910. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioning equipment, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation the energy conservation standards and test procedures established in EPCA for these products. This action will also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA and as revised by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ARI/ASHRAE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48828 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA97 _______________________________________________________________________ 911. ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 13257 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 490 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1999, NPRM. Final, Statutory, April 1, 2000, Final. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the Act) requires DOE to initiate a rulemaking to determine whether a private and local fleet program is deemed necessary to meet the fuel replacement goals of the Act. The criteria for making this determination are mandated by the Act. DOE has completed the proposed rule and anticipates publication of the final rule in late 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/17/98 63 FR 19372 Notice of Public Workshops 07/20/00 65 FR 44987 NPRM 03/04/03 68 FR 10320 NPRM Comment Period End 06/02/03 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Dana O'Hara, Office of Freedomcar and Vehicle Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-2G, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8063 Email: dana.o'hara@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ 912. TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes energy conservation standards for commercial boilers, prescribes test procedures, and authorizes labeling for such equipment. This action would promulgate by regulation these provisions. It would also incorporate by reference energy conservation standards and test procedures, as promulgated by EPCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48838 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-7892 Email: mohammed.kahn@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB02 _______________________________________________________________________ 913. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 3-PHASE AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMP LESS THAN 65 KBTU/H; TANKLESS GAS-FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the levels [[Page 72850]] in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a covered product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 02/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ 914. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS; AND OIL- AND GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL PACKAGE BOILERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a covered product Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 02/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ 915. [bull] ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL AIR-CONDITIONERS AND COMMERCIAL SINGLE PACKAGED VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311 to 6316; 42 USC 6313(a) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The efficiency requirements in the statute correspond to the levels in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as in effect on October 24, 1992. The statute further provides that if the efficiency levels in ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1 are amended after that date for any of the covered products, as recently occurred, the Secretary of Energy must establish an amended uniform national standard for such equipment at the new minimum level for each effective date specified in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, unless he determines that a more stringent standard is technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant additional energy conservation. Additionally, the Secretary may not prescribe any amended standard that increases the maximum allowable energy use or decreases the minimum required energy efficiency of a covered product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Workshop 02/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State [[Page 72851]] Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority and the Department is working actively on this action. Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0598 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: maureen.murphy@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB44 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 916. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/25/95 60 FR 37949 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: David Boomsma, EE-3B Phone: 202 586-7086 Fax: 202 586-1233 Email: david.boomsma@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ 917. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Determination Notice 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-0371 Fax: 202 586-4617 Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 918. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 919. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING EQUIPMENT Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J Phone: 202 586-9138 Email: cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ 920. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Raba Phone: 202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 921. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Ronald Lewis Phone: 202 586-8423 Email: ronald.lewis@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AA92 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) _______________________________________________________________________ 922. TEST PROCEDURES FOR DISHWASHERS--AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/29/03 68 FR 51887 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Twigg, EE-2J [[Page 72852]] Phone: 202 586-8714 Email: barbara.twigg@ee.doe.gov RIN: 1904-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 923. COMPUTER SECURITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2011 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 50 USC 2483(c) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 3, 2000, NPRM. Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any individual to information on National Nuclear Security Administration computer systems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Catherine McCulloch, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-2515 RIN: 1992-AA27 _______________________________________________________________________ 924. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NONPREJUDICIAL RESTRICTION OF ACCESS AUTHORIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2165; 42 USC 2201; EO 10450; 42 USC 5814; 42 USC 5815 CFR Citation: 3 CFR 1949 to 1953 Comp., p. 936; 3 CFR 1959 to 1963 Comp., p. 398; 3 CFR ch IV, sec 104(c) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department's regulations to allow for the automatic restriction of DOE access authorizations when cleared individuals are subject to a proposed involuntary separation from employment due to reduction in force, workforce restructuring, or other cause not predicated upon the personal actions of the individual. The proposed amendment would also allow for limited restoration of access to classified matter in order for essential work to continue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/03 Interim Final Rule 01/00/04 Final Action 03/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary E. Gallion, Department of Energy, SO-112, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-6545 Email: mary.gallion@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 925. [bull] INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 50 USC 2402 CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2003, NPRM. Abstract: This action would initiate the implementation of an acquisition regulation for National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ed Lovett, Director, Procurement and Assistance Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington , DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8257 Email: ed.lovett@nnsa.doe.gov RIN: 1992-AA34 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Defense and Security Affairs (DSA) _______________________________________________________________________ 926. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046 subpart A; 10 CFR 1046 subpart B Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establishes DOE contractor requirements in the areas of protective force medical, physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. The proposed revisions are to update administrative and organizational information for clarification purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886 NPRM Correction 04/18/03 68 FR 19166 [[Page 72853]] NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/03 Interim Final Rule 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronnie M. Edge, Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-4247 RIN: 1992-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ 927. PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR SECURITY VIOLATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2282(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 824 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would define the process for the imposition of civil penalties on contractors for violations relating to the safeguarding or security of classified or sensitive data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/01/02 67 FR 15339 NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Geralyn C. Praskievicz, Department of Energy, Office of Security, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4451 RIN: 1992-AA28 _______________________________________________________________________ 928. HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710; 10 CFR 711; 10 CFR 712 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish a Human Reliability Program that would consolidate the Department's Personnel Security Assurance Program (PSAP) and its Personnel Assurance Program (PAP). PSAP is an access authorization program for individuals who apply for or occupy certain positions that are critical to the national security. The PSAP requires an initial and annual supervisory review, medical assessment, management evaluation, and a DOE personnel security review of all applicants or incumbents. The PAP is a nuclear explosives safety program using many of the evaluations of the PSAP to ensure that employees assigned to nuclear explosive duties do not have emotional, mental, or physical conditions that could result in an accidental or unauthorized detonation of nuclear explosives. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/02 67 FR 46912 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lynn Gebrowsky, Office of Security, Department of Energy, 19902 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 Phone: 301 903-6637 RIN: 1992-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ 929. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, SUBPART A Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: EO 12968; 42 USC 2201 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 710, subpart A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would update the responsibilities and authorities to reflect organizational changes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: A. Barry Dalinsky, Personnel Security Specialist, Department of Energy, Office of Security, Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Phone: 301 903-5010 RIN: 1992-AA31 _______________________________________________________________________ 930. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7383h-1 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to promulgate new counterintelligence polygraph regulations consistent with section 3152 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/03 68 FR 17886 Correction to NPRM 04/18/03 68 FR 19166 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Hinckley, Program Director, Department of Energy, Office of Counterintelligence, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5901 RIN: 1992-AA33 [[Page 72854]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 931. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended, permits any person to request access to agency records. The DOE has promulgated a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement the FOIA. The DOE will revise its FOIA regulation to reflect current procedures for processing requests for information that are submitted to the agency, to ensure compliance with the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, and to make the regulation more user friendly. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5955 Email: abel.lopez@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 932. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for handling research misconduct allegations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/03 Final Action 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William J. Valdez, Director, Office of Planning and Analysis, Department of Energy, Office of Science, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-9942 Fax: 202 586-7719 Email: bill.valdez@science.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 933. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy's occupational radiation protection regulations to provide additional flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits, and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not subject to DOT regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter O'Connell, Department of Energy, Office of Worker Protection Policy and Programs, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 301 903-5641 RIN: 1901-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ 934. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 38 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1901-AA99 _______________________________________________________________________ 935. [bull] LOW DENSITY DISCOUNT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 839e(d)(1) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Pursuant to section 7(d)(1) of the Northwest Power Act, in order to avoid adverse impacts on retail rates of BPA wholesale customers with low system densities, BPA offers low density discounts (LDD) through the Administrator's power rates. When BPA revised the LDD in BPA's 2002 power rate case, BPA changed part of its General Rate Schedule Provisions (GRSPs). The GRSPs now base part of the LDD calculation on a customer's ``Total Retail Load,'' instead of its ``total electric energy requirements.'' This change may have the inadvertent effect of allowing certain utilities to be eligible for the LDD based on their sales for resale, which are not a proper basis for the discount. BPA has not yet decided, but may revise the LDD in a section 7(i) hearing to correct this anomaly. The LDD is an intraclass allocation of costs. BPA's LDD costs would be slightly lower if revised as described. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Record of Decision 01/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kurt Casad, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 3621-LP-7, Portland, OR 97208 Phone: 503 230-4024 RIN: 1901-AB12 [[Page 72855]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 936. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 39 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1901-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ 937. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 3158 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 770 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would establish procedures for indemnifying and disposing of real property by sale or lease at the Department's defense nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting economic development. It would also establish procedures for reporting actions to Congress, informing those acquiring the property of the availability of indemnification for injury to people or property from releases or threatened releases of hazardous materials, requesting indemnification, and making claims for indemnification. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/29/00 65 FR 10685 Final Action 01/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andrew Duran, Realty Officer, ME-90, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4548 Email: andrew.duran@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 938. [bull] GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b) CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise the procedures and reporting requirements for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The revisions would enhance the measurement accuracy, reliability, and verifiability of reported data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/05/03 68 FR 68204 NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/04 Final Action 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-0124 RIN: 1901-AB11 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Long-Term Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 939. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/14/89 54 FR 29732 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Christopher J. Clayton Phone: 202 586-9034 RIN: 1901-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Departmental and Others (ENDEP) _______________________________________________________________________ 940. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1040 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/26/03 68 FR 51333 Final Action Effective 09/25/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharon Wyatt Phone: 202 586-2256 Fax: 202 586-0888 Email: sharon.wyatt@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1901-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 941. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF REMEDIAL ACTION AT ACTIVE URANIUM AND THORIUM PROCESSING SITES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 765 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 06/03/03 68 FR 32955 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David E. Mathes Phone: 301 903-7222 RIN: 1901-AA88 _______________________________________________________________________ 942. COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1022 [[Page 72856]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/27/03 68 FR 51429 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Carolyn Osborne Phone: 202 586-4600 RIN: 1901-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ 943. SAFETY NET COST RECOVERY ADJUSTMENT RATE PROCEEDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Record of Decision 07/10/03 68 FR 41114 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Byron G. Keep Phone: 503 230-5660 RIN: 1901-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 944. TRANSMISSION RATE PROCEEDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Record of Decision 05/02/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barry Bennett Phone: 503 230-4053 RIN: 1901-AA97 _______________________________________________________________________ 945. COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1015 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 08/14/03 68 FR 48531 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman Phone: 202 586-4860 RIN: 1901-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 946. NEW AND REVISED DEAR CLAUSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970; 48 CFR 901 to 952 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise part 970 and related parts of DEAR to eliminate provisions that are unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicated elsewhere in title 48. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8192 RIN: 1991-AB60 _______________________________________________________________________ 947. DEAR: MAKE OR BUY PLANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 901; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The requirement for detailed Make or Buy Plans under all DOE management contracts is being eliminated. Make or buy analysis will be retained for major systems acquisitions. A new clause entitled Performance Improvement and Collaboration is being added. It provides for collaboration among DOE's management contractors and the Department to identify possible improvements in contract performance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Irma Brown, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8455 Email: irma.brown@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB63 _______________________________________________________________________ 948. [bull] DEAR CHANGES TO PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, WORK AUTHORIZATION, CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION, CONTRACTOR RELATIONS, AND LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND DIRECTIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 907; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would delete 10 CFR part 970.5237-2, Facilities Management; add new clauses dealing with work authorization and government-contractor relations; and incorporate other revisions that would emphasize the contractor's responsibility for effective cost management in flowing down prime contract requirements to its subcontractors. [[Page 72857]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/03 Final Action 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Fischetti, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8192 RIN: 1991-AB65 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 949. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend provisions that cover organizational conflicts of interest and purchases from affiliated sources to protect the Department in transactions involving a DOE M&O contractor and its affiliates. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/13/99 64 FR 55453 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8264 RIN: 1991-AB52 _______________________________________________________________________ 950. ACQUISITION REGULATION: PAYMENT OF FEE RELATING TO SECURITY ISSUES/ CONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF FEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254; 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would make the payment of fees to the Department's major operating contractors conditional on meeting safeguard and security requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/01/01 66 FR 8560 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael L. Righi, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8175 RIN: 1991-AB54 _______________________________________________________________________ 951. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATION: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7173 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action seeks comments on whether to issue a rule that prescribes administrative requirements for financial assistance awards tailored specifically to for-profit organizations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 23197 NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54850 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5625 Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB57 _______________________________________________________________________ 952. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION: MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.22; 48 CFR 970.31; 48 CFR 970.52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the policy and procedures regarding compensation for personal services under contracts for management of Department of Energy facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-8247 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB61 _______________________________________________________________________ 953. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970 [[Page 72858]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would make technical amendments and corrections to various parts of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, ME-61, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5936 Email: stephen.zvolensky@hq.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB62 _______________________________________________________________________ 954. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.1707; 48 CFR 970.5217-1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) to provide policies and procedures regarding work for non-DOE entities performed by DOE contractors who manage and operate DOE owned or leased facilities. These procedures are being relocated from the DOE Directives to the DEAR as part of a larger effort to decrease overly prescriptive guidance. The contractor requirements previously found in DOE order 481.1B are being relocated to the DEAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: A. Scott Geary, Program Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-3299 RIN: 1991-AB64 _______________________________________________________________________ 955. [bull] FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS: IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GRANTS MANAGEMENT POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: PL 106-107 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise 10 CFR 600.8 to implement the Governmentwide standard format for announcing Federal funding opportunities and the posting of synopses on the Grants.gov FIND Internet site. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-5625 Email: trudy.wood@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB66 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (PR) _______________________________________________________________________ 956. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1036 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/26/03 68 FR 66533 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cynthia Yee Phone: 202 586-1140 RIN: 1991-AB56 _______________________________________________________________________ 957. ENERGY DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET FUEL EFFICIENCY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 947; 48 CFR 970.52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/02/03 68 FR 52129 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richa [[Page 72859]] rd B. Langston Phone: 202 586-8247 Email: richard.langston@pr.doe.gov RIN: 1991-AB59 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule Stage Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 958. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 7211 et seq; PL 103-160, sec 3161; EO 12674 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The DOE regulation on conduct of employees needs to be revised to reflect the issuance of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR 2635) and the repeal of conflict-of-interest provisions formerly applicable to DOE employees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/05/96 61 FR 35085 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1522 RIN: 1990-AA19 _______________________________________________________________________ 959. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 2672; 42 USC 7101 et seq CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1014 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would provide for the indemnification of employees or former employees of the Department of Energy who are personally liable to pay damages for their official acts or omissions as a result of an adverse judgment or settlement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Acting Assistant General Counsel for General Law, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-1522 RIN: 1990-AA26 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Energy (DOE) Completed Actions Office of General Counsel (OGC) _______________________________________________________________________ 960. [bull] COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 31 USC 3720A; PL 98-369; 98 Stat. 1153 CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1015; 10 CFR 1018 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action revised the Department of Energy's debt collection standards to clarify and simplify the standards and reflect procedural changes made by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and the General Accounting Office Act of 1996. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 08/14/03 68 FR 48531 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Helen O. Sherman, Director, Office of Finance and Accounting Policy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone: 202 586-4860 RIN: 1990-AA28 [FR Doc. 03-28902 Filed 12-19-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-S