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Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), BPA intends to prepare an EIS on its decision whether to fund the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation's (CTUIR) proposal to construct and operate a hatchery for spring Chinook salmon in the Walla Walla River basin. The hatchery would expand facilities at the site of the CTUIR's existing Adult Holding and Spawning Facility on the South Fork Walla Walla River near the town of MiltonFreewater in Umatilla County, Oregon, to allow production of up to 500,000 yearling spring Chinook smolts. Project operations would include collection of adult spring Chinook for broodstock at Nursery Bridge Dam downstream of the proposed hatchery, incubation and rearing of juvenile spring Chinook, and release of smolts and adults in tributaries to the Walla Walla River in both Oregon and Washington. Spring Chinook were extirpated from the Walla Walla River basin in the early to mid1900s. The proposal would augment fish populations avai

Requests for Information:

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requests information to help inform its current rulemaking in which it has proposed to set energy conservation standards for classes of battery chargers and external power supplies. Specifically, DOE seeks information on battery chargers that manufacturers have certified as compliant with the California Energy Commission (CEC) standards that became effective on February 1, 2013. DOE is actively reviewing battery chargers that have been certified as compliant with the CEC standards to determine if the analysis DOE prepared in support of the notice of proposed rulemaking for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies published on March 27, 2012, needs revision in light of the availability of these products. Based on testing data and information received from stakeholders, DOE may propose alternative energy conservation standard levels for battery chargers if it is determined that new energy conservation standards for battery chargers are technologically feasi

Energy Efficiency Programs for Commercial and Industrial Equipment:

Mon, Mar 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On February 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a document in the Federal Register initiating a rulemaking to evaluate energy conservation standards for packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHPs). In that document, DOE announced the availability of a framework document. This document announces an extension of the public comment period for submitting comments on the framework document or any other aspect of the rulemaking for PTACs and PTHPs. The comment period is extended to April 25, 2013.

Meetings:

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Applications for Long-Term Authorization to Export Liquefied Natural

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application) filed on January 10, 2013, by Trunkline LNG Export, LLC (TLNG Export), requesting longterm, multicontract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an amount up to of 15 million metric tons per annum (mtpa), the equivalent of 730 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/y) of natural gas (equal to 2 Bcf/day of natural gas), from the LNG terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Lake Charles Terminal). TLNG Export requests this authorization for a 25 year term commencing on the earlier of the date of first export or 10 years from the date the requested authorization is granted.

Meetings:

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Nevada. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Meetings:

Mon, Mar 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy Agency (IEA) will meet on March 25 and 26, 2013, at the headquarters of the IEA in Paris, France in connection with a meeting of the IEA's Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ), and on March 27, 2013, in connection with a joint meeting of the SEQ and the IEA's Standing Group on the Oil Market (SOM).

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Uranium Leasing Program Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft ULP PEIS, DOE/EIS0472D), for public comment. DOE is [[Page 16484]]
also announcing the dates, times, and locations for public hearings to receive comments on the Draft ULP PEIS. DOE has prepared the Draft ULP PEIS pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ's) NEPA regulations (40 CFR parts 15001508), and DOE's NEPA implementing procedures (10 CFR part 1021) to analyze the reasonably foreseeable potential environmental impacts, including the sitespecific impacts, of the range of reasonable alternatives for the management of the ULP. DOE's ULP administers 31 tracts of land covering an aggregate of approximately 25,000 acres (10,000 ha) in Mesa, Montrose, and San Miguel Counties in western Colorado for exploration, mine development, operations, and reclamation of uranium mines. The co

Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products:

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to consider amending the energy conservation standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. DOE also plans to conduct a test procedure rulemaking for these products. To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a Framework Document that details the analytical approach and scope of coverage for the rulemaking, and identifies several issues on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comment. DOE will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on its analytical approach and issues it will address in this rulemaking proceeding. DOE welcomes written comments and relevant data from the public on any subject within the scope of this rulemaking.

Meetings:

Thu, Mar 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Meetings:

Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

Energy Conservation Program:

Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is informing the public of its collection of shipment data and creation of spreadsheet models to provide comparisons between actual and benchmark estimate unit sales of five lamp types (i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3 way incandescent lamps, 2,6013,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatterresistant lamps), which are currently exempt from energy conservation standards. As the actual sales do not exceed the forecasted estimate by 100 percent for any lamp type (i.e., the threshold triggering a rulemaking for an energy conservation [[Page 15892]]
standard for that lamp type has not been exceeded), DOE has determined that no regulatory action is necessary at this time. However, DOE will continue to track sales data for these exempted lamps. Relating to this activity, DOE has prepared, and is making available on its Web site, a spreadsheet showing the comparisons of anticipated versus actual sales, as well as the model used to ge

Energy Conservation Program:

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 19, 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) in which DOE proposed a new test procedure for television sets (TVs). To address comments in response to the NOPR, DOE conducted additional research and analysis, which is incorporated in today's supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR). DOE also incorporated elements from the draft Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) standard ``CEA2037A, Determination of Television Average Power Consumption'' into the SNOPR. In today's SNOPR, DOE proposes to update the input power requirements in the TVs test procedure NOPR by referencing International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301 Ed. 2.0, ``Household electrical appliancesMeasurement of standby power.'' The SNOPR also proposes to include example accuracy tolerance calculations for light measuring devices (LMD). Additionally, DOE proposes to update the video source input cable hierarchy in the test procedure, as well as specify

Intent to Form Working Group:

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is giving notice that the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) intends to establish a working group in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Negotiated Rulemaking Act (NRA) to negotiate certification requirements of commercial heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (HVAC), water heating (WH), and refrigeration equipment. The purpose of the working group will be to discuss and, if possible, reach consensus on proposed certification requirements for commercial HVAC, WH, and refrigeration equipment, as authorized by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended. The working group members will be representatives of parties having a defined stake in the outcome of the proposed certification requirements, and will consult with a range of experts on technical issues.

Preferred Alternatives:

Mon, Mar 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing its preferred alternative for wastes contained in underground radioactive waste storage tanks evaluated in the Final Tank Closure and Waste Management Environmental Impact Statement for the Hanford Site, Richland, Washington (Final TC & WM EIS, DOE/EIS0391, December 2012). With regard to those wastes that, in the future, may be properly and legally classified as mixed transuranic waste (mixed TRU waste) \1\ DOE's preferred alternative is to retrieve, treat, package, and characterize and certify the wastes for disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a geologic repository for the disposal of mixed TRU waste generated by atomic energy defense activities. This Notice supplements DOE's expression of its preferred alternatives identified in the Final TC & WM EIS in Section S.7 of the Summary, and in Chapter 2, Section 2.12, of Volume 1. (Also see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.)
\1\ Transuranic (TRU) waste is waste t

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) currently produces and distributes the radioisotope germanium68. DOE is seeking comment and information from the public to assist in its consideration of DOE withdrawal from the commercial production and distribution of germanium68, based upon private industry expression of interest in and capability to engage in commercial production of germanium68.

Energy Conservation Standards for Set-Top Boxes:

Thu, Mar 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed an initial analysis that estimates the potential economic impacts and energy savings that could result from promulgating a regulatory energy conservation standard for settop boxes. At this time, DOE is not proposing any energy conservation standard for settop boxes. However, it is publishing this initial analysis so stakeholders can review the analysis's output and the underlining assumptions and calculations that might ultimately support a proposed standard. DOE encourages stakeholders to provide any additional data or information that may improve the analysis. The analysis is now publically available at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/33.

Wed, Mar 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In proposed rule document 201304711, appearing on pages 13563 13566 in the issue of Thursday, February 28, 2013, make the following correction:

On page 13563, in the second column, in the sixth paragraph, on the first and second lines, ``GSFLIRL_2011STD0006@ee.doe.gov'' should read ``GSFLIRL_2011STD0006@ee.doe.gov''. [FR Doc. C1201304711 Filed 3513; 8:45 am]
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Meetings:

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On February 14, 2013, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of open meeting for the DOE/NSF High Energy Physics Advisory Panel to be held on March 1112, 2013. This document makes a correction to that notice.

Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment:

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice in the Federal Register on February 22, 2013, concerning an announcement of a public meeting and availability of the framework document for packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. This document corrects the date of the public meeting.

Orders Granting Authority to Import and Export:

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy gives notice that during November 2012, it issued orders granting authority to import and export natural gas and liquefied natural gas and vacating prior authority. These orders are summarized in the attached appendix and may be found on the FE Web site at http://www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/gasregulation/authorizations/Orders2012.html. They are also available for inspection and copying in the Office of Fossil Energy, Office of Natural Gas Regulatory Activities, Docket Room 3E033, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 5869478. The Docket Room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2013.
John A. Anderson,
Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities, Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply

Service Contract Inventories; Availability:

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111117), the Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this notice to advise the public on the availability of the FY 2012 Service Contract inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that DOE completed in FY 2012. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement/memo/servicecontractinventoriesguidance11052010.pdf. On December 19, 2011, OFPP issued additional guidance available at

Energy Conservation Program:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on: the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of amending energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs) and incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs); the analytical framework, models, and tools that DOE is using to evaluate standards for GSFLs and IRLs; the results of preliminary analyses DOE performed for these products; and potential energy conservation standard levels derived from these analyses that DOE could consider for GSFLs and IRLs. DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested parties and facilitate this process, DOE has prepared an agenda, a preliminary technical support document (TSD), and briefing materials, which are available on regulations.gov, docket number EERE2011BTSTD0006 at www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE2011BTSTD0006.

Energy Conservation Program for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the interim analysis it has conducted for purposes of establishing energy conservation standards for highintensity discharge (HID) lamps. The meeting will cover the analytical framework, models, and tools that DOE is using to evaluate standards for this equipment; the results of interim analyses performed by DOE for this equipment; the potential energy conservation standard levels derived from these analyses that DOE could consider for this equipment; and any other issues relevant to the development of energy conservation standards for HID lamps. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested parties and facilitate this process, DOE has prepared an agenda, an interim technical support document (TSD), and briefing materials, which are available on the DOE Web site at: ht

Applications:

Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application) filed on December 19, 2012, by Pangea LNG (North America) Holdings, LLC (Pangea), requesting longterm, multicontract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an amount up to the equivalent of 398.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/y) of natural gas (equal to 1.09 Bcf/day of natural gas), the equivalent of 8 million metric tons per annum (mtpa), from its proposed South Texas LNG Export Project (ST LNG Project) located at the Port of Corpus Christi in Ingleside, Texas. Pangea requests this authorization for a 25year term commencing on the earlier of the date of first export or seven years from the date the requested authorization is granted. The LNG would be exported to any country (1) with which the United States does not have a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas, (2) that has developed o

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products:

Tue, Feb 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential water heaters. EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to determine whether more stringent amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy. Accordingly, DOE established amended energy conservation standards for several classes of residential water heaters in an April 2010 final rule. Subsequent to the publication of that final rule, a number of utility companies brought forth concerns regarding the amended energy conservation standard levels for electric storage water heaters and the impact of these standards on electric thermal storage programs that utility companies administer to manage peak load. In this document, DOE proposes to establish a waiver process that will mitigate the concerns of uti

Meetings:

Mon, Feb 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment:

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The comment period for the notice of public meeting and availability of the Framework Document pertaining to the development of energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial fan and blower equipment published on February 1, 2013, is extended to May 2, 2013.

Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment:

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The comment period for the notice of public meeting and availability of the Framework Document pertaining to the development of energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial pumps published on February 1, 2013, is extended to May 2, 2013.

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that two documents are publicly available and the Department of Energy is requesting public comments. The documents are the Electricity Distribution System Workshop Discussion Summary and the Electricity Transmission System Workshop Discussion Summary.

Meetings:

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a teleconference of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

Applications to Export Electric Energy:

Tue, Feb 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

ConocoPhillips Company (CoP) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

Meetings:

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Portsmouth. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Wed, Feb 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Section 3116 Basis for Determination for Closure of the H Tank Farm at the Savannah River Site (Draft HTF 3116 Basis Document) for public
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comment. DOE prepared the Draft HTF 3116 Basis Document pursuant to section 3116(a) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA), which provides that the Secretary of Energy may, in consultation with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), determine that certain waste from reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel is not highlevel radioactive waste if the provisions set forth in section 3116(a) are satisfied. To make this determination, the Secretary of Energy must determine that the waste in the HTF: (1) Does not require permanent isolation in a deep geologic repository for spent fuel or highlevel radioactive waste; (2) has had highly radioactive radionuclides removed to the maximum extent practical; and (3)(A) does not exceed concen

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a threeyear extension of its Human Reliability Program (HRP), OMB Control Number 19105122. This information collection consists of forms that will certify to DOE that respondents were advised of the requirements for occupying or continuing to occupy an HRP position. The forms include: Human Reliability Program Certification (DOE F 470.3), Acknowledgement and Agreement to Participate in the Human Reliability Program (DOE F 470.4), Authorization and Consent to Release Human Reliability Program (HRP) Records in Connection with HRP (DOE F 470.5), Refusal of Consent (DOE F 470.6), and Human Reliability Program (HRP) Alcohol Testing Form (DOE F 470.7).
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The HRP is a security and safety reliability program for individuals who apply for or occupy certain positions that are critical to the nat

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a document in the Federal Register of January 22, 2013, announcing the DOE's Response to Recommendation 20122 of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Hanford Tank Farms Flammable Gas Safety Strategy. This document corrects an error in that notice.

Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (``Department'' or ``DOE'') periodically publishes revisions to its list of facilities covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, as amended (``EEOICPA'' or ``Act''). This notice amends the list of covered facilities by removing the designation of the Bridgeport Brass facility in Adrian, Michigan, as an atomic weapons employer (AWE) facility.

Meetings:

Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (DOE OE) will convene the first meeting of the smart grid data privacy multistakeholder process concerning the development of an Voluntary Code of Conduct for utility and third parties providing consumer energy use services.

Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products:

Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to consider amending the energy conservation standards for residential boilers. This rulemaking will satisfy the statutory requirement for DOE to conduct a second round of energy conservation standards rulemaking for residential boilers, and it will also fulfill DOE's statutory obligation to review energy conservation standards within six years after issuance of any final rule establishing or amending a standard to determine whether such standards should be amended. After concluding its initial review of the available information and public comments, DOE will publish either a notice of the determination that standards do not need to be amended, or a notice of proposed rulemaking including new proposed standards. To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a Framework Document that details the analytical approach and scope of coverage for the rulemaking, and identifies s

Meetings:

Thu, Feb 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

Energy Conservation Program:

Thu, Feb 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for residential clothes dryers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The proposed amendments would clarify the installation conditions for console lights, the method for measuring the drum capacity, the maximum allowable scale range, and the allowable use of a relative humidity meter.

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial

Thu, Feb 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that the period for submitting comments to the notice of proposed determination, published December 31, 2012, about commercial and industrial compressors is reopening to February 28, 2013.

Meetings:

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products:

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedure for residential furnaces and boilers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This rulemaking would adopt needed equations, applicable to certain classes of these products, which were omitted from the relevant industry standard incorporated by reference in the DOE test procedure.

Meetings:

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the National Coal Council (NCC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

Energy Conservation Program:

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating an effort to determine whether to amend the current energy conservation standards for certain commercial airconditioning and heating equipment. This notice seeks to solicit information from the public to help DOE determine whether national standards more stringent than those that are currently in place would result in a significant amount of additional energy savings and whether those national standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified. Separately, DOE also seeks information from the public on the merits of adopting the integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) as the energy efficiency descriptor for small, large, and very large aircooled commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment:

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial pumps. To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a Framework Document that details the analytical approach and preliminary scope of the rulemaking, and identifies several issues on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comments. DOE will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on its planned analytical approach and issues it will address in this rulemaking proceeding. DOE welcomes written comments and relevant data from the public on any subject within the scope of this rulemaking. A copy of the Framework Document is available at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/14.

Energy Conservation Program:

Wed, Jan 30 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedures for cooking products established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Test procedures for cooking products can be found at DOE's regulations for Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products, subpart B, appendix I (Appendix I). The proposed amendments to Appendix I would amend the test method for measuring the energy efficiency of induction cooking tops and ranges. Appendix I does not currently include any test methods applicable to induction cooking products. The proposed amendments would incorporate induction cooking tops by amending the definition of ``conventional cooking top'' to include induction heating technology. Furthermore, the proposed amendments would require for cooking tops the use of test equipment compatible with induction technology as well as with gas burners and electric resistance heating elements. Specifically, the amendments would replace the solid aluminum test blocks currently specif

Energy Conservation Program:

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish a new test procedure for settop boxes (STBs). The proposed test procedure describes the methods for measuring the power consumption of STBs in the on, sleep (commonly known as standby mode), and off modes. Further, an annual energy consumption (AEC) metric is proposed to calculate the annualized energy consumption of the STB based on its power consumption in the different modes of operation. DOE has tentatively identified that the test methods described in the draft Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) standard, CEA2043, ``Settop Box (STB) Power Measurement'' are appropriate to use as a basis for developing the test procedure for STBs. The draft CEA2043 standard specifies the test methods for determining the power consumption of a STB in the on, sleep, and off modes. The proposed test procedure in this rulemaking is primarily based on the draft CEA2043 standard, which was issued as an email ballot to the members of the CEA working gro

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On September 28, 2012 the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board submitted Recommendation 20122, concerning Hanford Tank Farms Flammable Gas Safety Strategy, to the Department of Energy. In accordance with section 315(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2286d(b), the following represents the Secretary of Energy's response to the Recommendation.

Applications to Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application), filed on November 8, 2012, by Eni USA Gas Marketing LLC (Eni USA Gas Marketing), requesting blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) that previously had been imported into the United States from foreign sources in an amount up to the equivalent of 100 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas on a shortterm or spot market basis for a two year period commencing on March 3, 2013.\1\ The LNG would be exported from the Cameron LNG Terminal (Cameron Terminal) owned by Cameron LNG, LLC, in Cameron Parish, Louisiana to any country with the capacity to import LNG via oceangoing carrier and with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. Eni USA Gas Marketing is requesting this authorization both on its own behalf and as agent for other parties who hold title to the LNG at the time of export. The Application was filed under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act

Authority to Import and Export Natural Gas, to Import and Export Liquefied Natural

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy gives notice that during October 2012, it issued orders granting authority to import and export natural gas and liquefied natural gas. These orders are summarized in the attached appendix and may be found on the FE Web site at http://www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/gasregulation/authorizations/Orders2012.html. They are also available for inspection and copying in the Office of Fossil Energy, Office of Natural Gas Regulatory Activities, Docket Room 3E033, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 5869478. The Docket Room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2013.
John A. Anderson,
Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities, Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply, Office of Fossil Energy.
Appe

Meetings:

Fri, Jan 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Hanford. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Energy Conservation Programs:

Fri, Jan 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On November 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) to amend the test procedures for microwave ovens. That SNOPR proposed amendments to the DOE test procedure to incorporate provisions from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301, ``Household electrical appliancesMeasurement of standby power,'' Edition 2.0 201101 (IEC Standard 62301 (Second Edition)). DOE published a second SNOPR on May 16, 2012, proposing additional provisions for measuring the standby mode and off mode energy use of products that combine a microwave oven with other appliance functionality, as well as minor technical clarifications. Those proposed rulemakings serve as the basis for today's action. DOE is issuing a final rule amending the DOE test procedure to incorporate by reference the proposed provisions from IEC Standard 62301 (Second Edition) and the technical clarifications. DOE is not amending the test procedure at this time to

Meetings:

Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Meetings:

Wed, Jan 16 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 10, 2012, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of open teleconference for the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to be held on January 24, 2013. This document makes several corrections to that notice.

Energy Conservation Program; Test Procedures:

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Through this Request for Information (RFI), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to develop a uniform efficiency descriptor and accompanying test method for residential water heaters and commercial water heaters. This test procedure rulemaking is intended to fulfill DOE's statutory obligation to develop a uniform efficiency descriptor for residential and commercial water heaters pursuant to the amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) brought about by the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act (AEMTCA; H.R. 6582), which was signed into law on December 18, 2012 (Pub. L. 112 210). To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has identified several issues in this RFI on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comment from interested parties. In overview, the issues outlined in this document are mainly associated with: Currently available efficiency metrics and test procedures fo

Meetings:

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Wed, Jan 9 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Accomplishing Expanded Civilian Nuclear Energy Research and Development and Isotope Production Missions in the United States, Including the Role of the Fast Flux Test Facility (Nuclear Infrastructure or NI PEIS) in December 2000 to evaluate alternatives for enhancement of DOE's nuclear infrastructure. After considering the analysis in the NI PEIS and other relevant factors, DOE decided to reestablish domestic production of plutonium238 (Pu238) for radioisotope power systems (RPSs) to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and national security missions. Although a Record of Decision (ROD) for the NI PEIS was published in January 2001, DOE has not implemented the decision to date. That decision included using the Advanced Test Reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the High Flux Isotope Reactor at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee to irradiate neptu

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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), including its Regulatory Plan (Plan), pursuant to Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Meetings:

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC).

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products:

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating a rulemaking and data collection process to consider amendments to DOE's test procedure for residential furnaces and boilers. Because DOE has recently completed a test procedure rulemaking for the standby mode and off mode energy consumption of these products, the primary focus of this rulemaking will be on active mode operation. This rulemaking is intended to fulfill DOE's statutory obligation to review its test procedures for covered products at least once every seven years. To inform interested parties and to facilitate the process, DOE has gathered data and has identified several issues that might warrant modifications to the currently applicable test procedures, including topics on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comment. In overview, the issues outlined in this document mainly concern reducing the test burden, test conditions impacting the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) metric, test conditions impacting nonAFUE

Energy Conservation Program:

Wed, Jan 2 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedures for residential clothes dryers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The proposed amendments to appendix D1 would include testing methods for more accurately measuring the effects of automatic cycle termination. In addition, the proposed amendments would update the reference to the latest edition of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301, ``Household electrical appliancesMeasurement of standby power,'' Edition 2.0 201101. For the test procedures at both appendix D and appendix D1, DOE proposes to clarify the cycle settings used for the test cycle and the requirements for the gas supply for gas clothes dryers.