Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC)-Central Air Conditioner Regional Enforcement Standards Working Group, 63339-63340 [2014-25277]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 205 / Thursday, October 23, 2014 / Proposed Rules Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202–287–6307; Email: Johanna.Hariharan@ hq.doe.gov. including any personal information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be exempt from public disclosure). Issued in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–25244 Filed 10–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. EERE–2011–BT–CE–0077] 10 CFR Part 460 Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC)—Central Air Conditioner Regional Enforcement Standards Working Group Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open meeting for the Central Air Conditioner Regional Enforcement Standards Working Group (RES Working Group). The purpose of the working group will be to discuss and, if possible, reach consensus on a proposed rule for the enforcement of regional energy efficiency standards for splitsystem and single package air conditioners, as authorized by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, as amended. DATES: DOE will host a public meeting on October 24, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DOE’s Forrestal Building in Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E–069, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Individuals will also have the opportunity to participate by webinar. To register for the webinar and receive call-in information, please register at https://energy.gov/eere/ buildings/appliance-standards-andrulemaking-federal-advisory-committee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rawald, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202– 586–6734; Email: Douglas.Rawald@ hq.doe.gov. Johanna Hariharan, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Oct 22, 2014 Jkt 235001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting The purpose of the working group will be to discuss and, if possible, reach consensus on a proposed rule for the enforcement of regional energy efficiency standards for split-system and single package air conditioners, as authorized by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, as amended. Public Participation Members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the meeting and, if time allows, may make oral statements during the specified period for public comment. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization (if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information. Please note that foreign nationals visiting DOE Headquarters are subject to advance security screening procedures. Any foreign national wishing to participate in the meeting should advise ASRAC staff as soon as possible by emailing asrac@ee.doe.gov to initiate the necessary procedures. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present a government photo identification, such as a passport, driver’s license, or government identification. Due to the required security screening upon entry, individuals attending should arrive early to allow for the extra time needed. Due to the REAL ID Act implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recent changes regarding ID requirements for individuals wishing to enter Federal buildings from specific states and U.S. territories. Driver’s licenses from the following states or territory will not be accepted for building entry and one of the alternate forms of ID listed below will be required. DHS has determined that regular driver’s licenses (and ID cards) from the following jurisdictions are not acceptable for entry into DOE facilities: Alaska, Louisiana, New York, American Samoa, Maine, Oklahoma, Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington, and Minnesota. Acceptable alternate forms of PhotoID include: U.S. Passport or Passport PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 63339 Card; An Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced ID-Card issued by the states of Minnesota, New York or Washington (Enhanced licenses issued by these states are clearly marked Enhanced or Enhanced Driver’s License); A military ID or other Federal government issued Photo-ID card. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they request to make a statement at the public meeting. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak but will not exceed five minutes. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. A third-party neutral facilitator will make every effort to allow the presentations of views of all interested parties and to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Participation in the meeting is not a prerequisite for submission of written comments. Written comments are welcome from all interested parties during the course of the negotiations. Any comments submitted must identify the Regional Standards Working Group, and provide docket number EERE– 2011–BT–CE–0077. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: asrac@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE–2011–BT–CE– 0077 in the subject line of the message. 3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. 4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586–2945. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted. Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, including Federal Register notices, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts, comments, and other supporting documents/materials. All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure. E:\FR\FM\23OCP1.SGM 23OCP1 63340 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 205 / Thursday, October 23, 2014 / Proposed Rules Issued in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–25277 Filed 10–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0848; Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–031–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Grob-Werke Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a defective starter solenoid. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 8, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–998–105; fax: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Oct 22, 2014 Jkt 235001 + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email: productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 0848; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2014–0848; Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–031–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No. 2014– 0212, dated September 19, 2014 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for certain PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Grob-Werke Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator of a G 115E aeroplane experienced a total loss of electrical power in flight. The root cause was found to be a defective starter solenoid causing an internal short circuit, which resulted in breakdown of the system voltage. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, GROB Aircraft AG issued Service Bulletin (SB) MSB1078–196 for G 115 aeroplanes and SB MSB1121–144 for G 120 aeroplanes to provide instructions for inspection and corrective action. For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of the starter solenoid and, depending on the findings, replacement of the starter. A technical solution is currently under development and further AD action may follow. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0848. Relevant Service Information GROB Aircraft has issued Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196 and Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, both dated July 14, 2014. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Interim Action We consider this proposed AD interim action. GROB Aircraft is currently working on a final technical solution to resolve the unsafe condition. If final action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. E:\FR\FM\23OCP1.SGM 23OCP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63339-63340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25277]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-CE-0077]

10 CFR Part 460


Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee 
(ASRAC)--Central Air Conditioner Regional Enforcement Standards Working 
Group

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting for the Central Air 
Conditioner Regional Enforcement Standards Working Group (RES Working 
Group). The purpose of the working group will be to discuss and, if 
possible, reach consensus on a proposed rule for the enforcement of 
regional energy efficiency standards for split-system and single 
package air conditioners, as authorized by the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, as amended.

DATES: DOE will host a public meeting on October 24, 2014 from 8:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DOE's Forrestal Building in Washington, DC.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Department of Energy, 
Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. Individuals will also have the opportunity to 
participate by webinar. To register for the webinar and receive call-in 
information, please register at https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-standards-and-rulemaking-federal-advisory-committee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rawald, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202-586-6734; Email: 
Douglas.Rawald@hq.doe.gov.
Johanna Hariharan, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202-287-6307; Email: 
Johanna.Hariharan@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose of Meeting

    The purpose of the working group will be to discuss and, if 
possible, reach consensus on a proposed rule for the enforcement of 
regional energy efficiency standards for split-system and single 
package air conditioners, as authorized by the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, as amended.

Public Participation

    Members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the 
meeting and, if time allows, may make oral statements during the 
specified period for public comment. To attend the meeting and/or to 
make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email 
asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization 
(if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information. Please note 
that foreign nationals visiting DOE Headquarters are subject to advance 
security screening procedures. Any foreign national wishing to 
participate in the meeting should advise ASRAC staff as soon as 
possible by emailing asrac@ee.doe.gov to initiate the necessary 
procedures. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present a 
government photo identification, such as a passport, driver's license, 
or government identification. Due to the required security screening 
upon entry, individuals attending should arrive early to allow for the 
extra time needed.
    Due to the REAL ID Act implemented by the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) recent changes regarding ID requirements for individuals 
wishing to enter Federal buildings from specific states and U.S. 
territories. Driver's licenses from the following states or territory 
will not be accepted for building entry and one of the alternate forms 
of ID listed below will be required.
    DHS has determined that regular driver's licenses (and ID cards) 
from the following jurisdictions are not acceptable for entry into DOE 
facilities: Alaska, Louisiana, New York, American Samoa, Maine, 
Oklahoma, Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington, and Minnesota.
    Acceptable alternate forms of Photo-ID include: U.S. Passport or 
Passport Card; An Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID-Card issued 
by the states of Minnesota, New York or Washington (Enhanced licenses 
issued by these states are clearly marked Enhanced or Enhanced Driver's 
License); A military ID or other Federal government issued Photo-ID 
card.
    Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they 
request to make a statement at the public meeting. Time allotted per 
speaker will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak but 
will not exceed five minutes. Reasonable provision will be made to 
include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. A third-party 
neutral facilitator will make every effort to allow the presentations 
of views of all interested parties and to facilitate the orderly 
conduct of business.
    Participation in the meeting is not a prerequisite for submission 
of written comments. Written comments are welcome from all interested 
parties during the course of the negotiations. Any comments submitted 
must identify the Regional Standards Working Group, and provide docket 
number EERE-2011-BT-CE-0077. Comments may be submitted using any of the 
following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    2. Email: asrac@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE-2011-BT-CE-
0077 in the subject line of the message.
    3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building 
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a 
compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed 
copies.
    4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 
600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible, 
please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to 
include printed copies.
    No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted.
    Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, 
including Federal Register notices, public meeting attendee lists and 
transcripts, comments, and other supporting documents/materials. All 
documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. 
However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly 
available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure.


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2014.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2014-25277 Filed 10-22-14; 8:45 am]
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