80 FR 117 pgs. 35012-35013 - Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
Type: PRORULEVolume: 80Number: 117Pages: 35012 - 35013
Pages: 35012, 35013FR document: [FR Doc. 2015-14351 Filed 6-17-15; 8:45 am]
Agency: Energy Department
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X
48 CFR Ch. 9
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY:
Department of Energy.
ACTION:
Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semiannual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Agenda is a government-wide compilation of upcoming and ongoing regulatory activity, including a brief description of each rulemaking and a timetable for action. The Agenda also includes a list of regulatory actions completed since publication of the last Agenda. The Department of Energy's portion of the Agenda includes regulatory actions called for by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act and programmatic needs of DOE offices.
The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Agenda and providing users the ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. DOE's Spring 2015 Agenda can be accessed online by going to www.reginfo.gov. Agenda entries reflect the status of activities as of approximately May 31, 2015.
Publication in the Federal Register is mandated by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) only for Agenda entries that require either a regulatory flexibility analysis or periodic review under section 610 of that Act. DOE's regulatory flexibility agenda is made up of five rulemakings setting energy efficiency standards for the following products:
• Automatic Commercial Ice Makers
• Hearth Products
• Commercial Packaged Boilers
• Commercial Warm Air Furnaces
• Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Steven P. Croley,
General Counsel.
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers | 1904-AD01 |
| 95 | Energy Conservation Standards for Hearth Products | 1904-AD35 |
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Energy Conservation Standards for Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners and Single Package Vertical Heat Pumps | 1904-AC85 |
| 97 | Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces | 1904-AD11 |
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Energy Efficiency Standards for Automatic Commercial Ice Makers | 1904-AC39 |
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
94. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)
Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA, requires the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers is technically feasible and economically justified and would save a significant amount of energy. If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards for such equipment.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Proposed Determination (NOPD) | 08/13/13 | 78 FR 49202 |
| NOPD Comment Period End | 09/12/13 | |
| Public Meeting and Framework Document Availability | 09/03/13 | 78 FR 54197 |
| Framework Document Comment Period End | 10/18/13 | |
| Preliminary Analysis | 11/20/14 | 79 FR 69066 |
| Preliminary Analysis Comment Period End | 01/20/15 | |
| NPRM | 07/00/15 | |
| Final Action | 06/00/16 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: James Raba, Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 586-8654, Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
RIN: 1904-AD01
95. Energy Conservation Standards for Hearth Products
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(20) and (b); 42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(1)
Abstract: DOE is conducting a rulemaking to analyze potential energy conservation standards for hearth products. DOE is developing this rulemaking concurrent with its coverage determination for these products.
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| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| NPRM and Notice of Public Meeting Date 03/23/15 | 02/09/15 | 80 FR 7082 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 04/10/15 | |
| NPRM Comment Period Extended | 04/13/15 | 80 FR 19569 |
| NPRM Comment Period Extended End | 05/11/15 | |
| Final Action | 12/00/15 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, General Engineer, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email: ashley.armstrong@ee.doe.gov.
RIN: 1904-AD35
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
96. Energy Conservation Standards for Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners and Single Package Vertical Heat Pumps
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6) and (10)
Abstract: This rulemaking amends energy conservation standards for single package vertical air conditioners (SPVAC) and single package vertical heat pumps (SPVHP). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for SPVAC and SPVHP and directs DOE to review those standards in light of the latest industry standards for that equipment. DOE must adopt the latest industry standard unless DOE determines that there is clear and convincing evidence supporting the adoption of more stringent levels.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Data Availability (NODA) | 05/05/11 | 76 FR 25622 |
| NODA Comment Period End | 06/06/11 | |
| Second Notice of Data Availability | 04/11/14 | 79 FR 20114 |
| Second NODA Comment Period End | 05/12/14 | |
| NPRM | 12/30/14 | 79 FR 78614 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 03/02/15 | |
| Final Action | 10/00/15 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ronald B. Majette, Program Manager, Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 586-7935, Email: ronald.majette@ee.doe.gov.
RIN: 1904-AC85
97. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)(i) and (vi)
Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA, requires the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for commercial warm air furnaces is technically feasible and economically justified and would save a significant amount of energy. If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards for this type of equipment.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information (RFI) | 05/02/13 | 78 FR 25627 |
| RFI Comment Period End | 06/03/13 | |
| NPRM | 02/04/15 | 80 FR 6182 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 04/06/15 | |
| Final Action | 10/00/15 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: john.cymbalsky@ee.doe.gov.
RIN: 1904-AD11
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
98. Energy Efficiency Standards for Automatic Commercial Ice Makers
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(d)(2) and (3).
Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EPACT 2005, requires the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory standards for automatic commercial ice makers is technologically feasible and economically justified. Such a determination was made and a rule was issued for automatic ice makers.
Completed:
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Data Availability; Request for Comment End | 10/14/14 | |
| Final Action | 01/28/15 | 80 FR 4646 |
| Final Action Effective | 03/30/15 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: john.cymbalsky@ee.doe.gov.
RIN: 1904-AC39
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