National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology Environmental Technology Subcommittee, 49441-49442 [E6-13950]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 23, 2006 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES because there is not any reason to. The existing minimum energy conservation standard for clothes dryers is not applicable to the Miele condenser clothes dryer. Furthermore, the FTC does not have a labeling program for clothes dryers, therefore, Miele is not required to test its condenser clothes dryers.’’ LG urges that the same waiver be granted to LG as was granted to Miele for its comparable product. Manufacturers of all other basic models marketed in the United States and known to LG to incorporate similar design characteristics as the LG condenser clothes dryer include Miele and Bosch (model number WTL5410). LG is not aware of any alternative test procedure to evaluate in a manner representative of the energy consumption characteristics of the LG condenser clothes dryers. LG notes that DOE’s February 17, 1995 decision on Miele’s application indicated that Miele proposed that DOE consider adding a class for condenser clothes dryers in the then current clothes dryer rulemaking for minimum efficiency standards, along with an appropriate test procedure. DOE’s decision indicated that DOE would consider adding a new product class for condenser clothes dryers in that rulemaking and would initiate a clothes dryers test procedure rulemaking to add the capability of testing condenser clothes dryers to the existing test procedure for any potential future use. To the best of LG’s knowledge, DOE has not done so. LG also requests immediate relief by grant of an interim waiver. Grant of an interim waiver is fully justified: The petition for waiver is likely to be granted, as evidenced not only by its merits but also because DOE has already granted a similar waiver to Miele. Lack of relief will impose economic hardship on LG. LG would be placed in an untenable situation: The product would be subject to a set of regulations that DOE already acknowledges is not applicable to such a product and cannot be complied with, while at the same time another manufacturer is allowed to operate under a waiver from such regulations. Significant investment has already been made in LG condensing clothes dryers. Lack of relief would not allow LG to recoup this investment and would deny LG anticipated sales revenue. This does not take into account significant losses in goodwill and brand acceptance. Beyond that, since the LG condensing clothes dryer is intended to be sold as a pair with LG washing machines an inability to sell the clothes dryer will VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:00 Aug 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 harm sales of the washing machine as well. The basic purpose of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, is to foster purchase of energy-efficient appliances, not hinder such purchases. The LG condenser clothes dryer makes a dryer available to households where for physical, structural reasons a vented dryer could otherwise not be installed. LG condenser clothes dryers thus offer benefits in the public interest. To encourage and foster the availability of these products is in the public interest. Standards programs should not be used as a means to block innovative, improved designs.2 DOE’s rules thus should accommodate and encourage— not act to block—such a product. Granting the interim waiver and waiver would also eliminate a non-tariff trade barrier. In addition, grant of relief would help enhance economic development and employment, including not only LG Electronics USA’s operations in New Jersey, Illinois and Alabama, but also at major national retailers and regional dealers that carry LG products. Furthermore, continued employment creation and ongoing investments in its marketing, sales and servicing activities will be fostered by approval of the interim waiver. Conversely, denial of the requested relief would harm the company and would be anticompetitive. * * * * * We would be pleased to discuss this request with DOE and provide further information as needed. We hereby certify that all clothes dryer manufacturers of domestically marketed units known to LG have been notified by letter of this petition and application, copies of which letters are attached. Sincerely, Richard Donner, Product Planning Manager, North America Product Planning Group, LG Electronics USA, Inc, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, Phone: 201– 906–9878, Fax: 847–941–8340, Email: rdonner@lge.com. John I. Taylor, Vice President, Government Relations, LG Electronics USA, Inc, 1750 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006, Phone: 202– 719–3490, Fax: 847–941–8177, Email: jtaylor@lge.com. Of counsel: John A. Hodges, James T. Bruce, Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP, Washington, DC 2 See FTC Advisory Opinion No. 457, TRRP 1718.20 (1971 Transfer Binder); 49 FR 32213 (Aug. 13, 1984); 52 FR 49141, 49147–48 (Dec. 30, 1987). PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49441 20006, Phone: 202–719–7000, Fax: 202–719–7049, E-mail: jhodges@wrf.com, jbruce@wrf.com. [FR Doc. E6–13945 Filed 8–22–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8212–7] National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology Environmental Technology Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, P.L. 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Environmental Technology Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on a broad range of environmental policy, technology, and management issues. The Environmental Technology Subcommittee was formed to assist EPA in evaluating its current and potential role in the development and commercialization of environmental technologies by suggesting how to optimize existing EPA programs to facilitate the development of sustainable private sector technologies, and by suggesting alternative approaches to achieving these goals. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the Subcommittee’s consideration of these issues. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at https:// www.epa.gov/ocem/nacept/calnacept.htm. The NACEPT Environmental Technology Subcommittee will hold a two day open meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, September 15, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Crystal City Hotel, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Designated Federal Officer, joyce.mark@epa.gov, 202–233–0068, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601E), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. DATES: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 49442 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 23, 2006 / Notices Requests to make oral comments or provide written comments to the Subcommittee should be sent to Mark Joyce, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. The public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mark Joyce at 202–233–0068 or joyce.mark@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Mark Joyce, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 16, 2006. Mark Joyce, Designated Federal Officer. 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S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is (703) 305–5805. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amaris Johnson, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 9542; fax number: (703) 308–7070; email address: johnson.amaris@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49441-49442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13950]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8212-7]


National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology 
Environmental Technology Subcommittee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, P.L. 92463, EPA 
gives notice of a meeting of the Environmental Technology Subcommittee 
of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and 
Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice and recommendations to the 
Administrator of EPA on a broad range of environmental policy, 
technology, and management issues. The Environmental Technology 
Subcommittee was formed to assist EPA in evaluating its current and 
potential role in the development and commercialization of 
environmental technologies by suggesting how to optimize existing EPA 
programs to facilitate the development of sustainable private sector 
technologies, and by suggesting alternative approaches to achieving 
these goals. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the 
Subcommittee's consideration of these issues. A copy of the agenda for 
the meeting will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ocem/nacept/cal-
nacept.htm.

DATES: The NACEPT Environmental Technology Subcommittee will hold a two 
day open meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 
p.m. and Friday, September 15, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Crystal City Hotel, 
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The meeting is 
open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served 
basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Designated Federal 
Officer, joyce.mark@epa.gov, 202-233-0068, U.S. EPA, Office of 
Cooperative Environmental Management (1601E), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20460.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or provide 
written comments to the Subcommittee should be sent to Mark Joyce, 
Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. The 
public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mark Joyce at 202-233-
0068 or joyce.mark@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, 
please contact Mark Joyce, preferably at least 10 days prior to the 
meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

    Dated: August 16, 2006.
Mark Joyce,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-13950 Filed 8-22-06; 8:45 am]
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