Energy Conservation Program: Re-Opening of the Public Comment Period for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, 41102-41103 [2010-17213]

Download as PDF 41102 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 135 Thursday, July 15, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket Number: EE–2010–BT–STD–0011] RIN 1904–AC22 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Furnace Fans: Reopening of Public Comment Period sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period. SUMMARY: This document announces a reopening of the time period for submitting comments on the framework document to establish energy conservation standards for the use of electricity for purposes of circulating air through duct work of residential heating and cooling systems (‘‘furnace fans’’). The comment period closed on July 6, 2010. The comment period is reopened from July 15, 2010 until July 27, 2010. DATES: Comments, data, and information relevant to the furnace fan rulemaking will be accepted until July 27, 2010. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE–2010–BT–STD–0011 and/or Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 1904–AC22, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: FurnFans-2010-STD0011@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE–2010–BT–STD–0011 and/or RIN 1904–AC22 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, Framework Document for Furnace Fans, Docket No. EERE–2010–BT–STD–0011 and/or RIN 1904–AC22, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Jul 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 Washington, DC 20585–0121. Please submit one signed paper original. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Sixth Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed paper original. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents, a copy of the transcript of the public meeting, or comments received, go to the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, Sixth Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586–2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards first at the above telephone number for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mohammed Khan, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–7892. E-mail: Mohammed.Khan@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Eric Stas, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9507. E-mail: Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated a rulemaking to consider establishing new energy conservation standards or energy use standards for furnace fans on June 3, 2010 by publishing a notice in the Federal Register (75 FR 31323). The notice informed interested parties of the availability of a framework document that detailed the expected analytical approach and scope of coverage for the rulemaking, and identified several issues on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comment. DOE held a public meeting on June 18, 2010 to discuss and receive comments on its analytical approach and associated issues. (A transcript of the public meeting is currently available on the DOE Web page at the following URL: https://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ appliance_standards/residential/ furnace_fans_framework.html) DOE announced in the Federal Register notice and at the public meeting that it PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 would accept written comments through July 6, 2010. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requested an extension of the time to submit comments. In its request, AHRI stated that because many AHRI members will be attending the ASHRAE meetings, and considering the 4th of July holiday, industry would not have adequate time to appropriately respond to all the questions and issues raised by DOE in the framework document. Based on the number and scope of questions and issues raised in the DOE framework document (and during the public meeting), DOE believes that reopening the comment period to allow additional time for interested parties to submit comments is appropriate. Therefore, DOE is reopening the comment period until July 27, 2010 to provide interested parties additional time to prepare and submit comments. DOE will accept comments received no later than July 27, 2010 and will consider any comments received between July 6, 2010 and July 27, 2010 to be timely filed. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2010. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2010–17212 Filed 7–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 431 [Docket No. EERE–2010–BT–STD–0003] RIN 1904–AC19 Energy Conservation Program: ReOpening of the Public Comment Period for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Proposed rule: Re-opening of public comment period. SUMMARY: On May 6, 2010, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Notice of Public Meeting (NOPM) in the Federal Register to announce the availability of the framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment and provide notice of a public meeting. The NOPM provided for the submission E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 135 / Thursday, July 15, 2010 / Proposed Rules of comments by June 7, 2010, and comments were also accepted at a public meeting held on May 18, 2010. This document announces that the period for submitting comments on the framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment is to be reopened from July 15, 2010 to July 30, 2010. DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment received between July 15, 2010 and July 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment, and provide docket number EERE– 2010–BT–STD–0003 and/or RIN number 1904–AC19. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: CRE-2010-STD0003@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE–2010–BT–STD–0003 and/or RIN 1904–AC19 in the subject line of the message. Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PDF, or ASCII file format and avoid the use of special characters or any form of encryption. • Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed original paper copy. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper copy. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024, (202) 586–2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room. Please note: DOE’s Freedom of Information Reading Room (Room 1E–190 at the Forrestal Building) no longer houses rulemaking materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles Llenza, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE–2J, 1000 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Jul 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2192. E-mail: Charles_Llenza@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121, (202) 586–8145, Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov; or Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121, (202) 586–7796, Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 6, 2010, DOE published a NOPM in the Federal Register (75 FR 24824) to announce the availability of the framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment and provide notice of a public meeting. The NOPM provided for the submission of comments by June 7, 2010, and comments were also accepted at a public meeting held on May 18, 2010. The People’s Republic of China submitted a request for DOE to extend the comment period to allow additional time for review of the documents and the submission of comments. DOE has determined that an extension of the public comment period is appropriate as a result of this comment and is hereby extending the comment period. DOE will consider any comments received between July 15, 2010 and July 30, 2010 and deems any comments received between publication of the NOPM on May 6, 2010 and July 30, 2010 to be timely submitted. Further Information on Submitting Comments Under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 1004.11, any person submitting information that he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit two copies: one copy of the document including all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination. Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat submitted information as confidential include (1) A description of the items, (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as confidential within the industry, (3) whether the information is generally known by or available from other sources, (4) whether the information has previously been made available to others without obligation concerning its confidentiality, (5) an PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 41103 explanation of the competitive injury to the submitting person which would result from public disclosure, (6) when such information might lose its confidential character due to the passage of time, and (7) why disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public interest. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2010. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2010–17213 Filed 7–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 431 [Docket No. EERE–2008–BT–STD–0015] RIN 1904–AB86 Energy Conservation Program: ReOpening of the Public Comment Period for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-in Freezers AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Proposed Rule: re-opening of public comment period. SUMMARY: On April 5, 2010, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Notice of Public Meeting (NOPM) in the Federal Register to announce the availability of the technical support document for walk-in coolers and freezers and a public meeting on May 14, 2010. On April 14, 2010, DOE published a correction notice to change the date of the public meeting to May 19, 2010 and extend the deadline for the submission of comments to May 28, 2010. This document announces that the period for submitting comments on the preliminary technical support document for walk-in coolers and walkin freezers is to be re-opened from July 15, 2010 to July 30, 2010. DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the preliminary technical support document for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers received between July 15, 2010 and July 30, 2010 ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the preliminary analysis for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, and provide docket number EERE– 2008–BT–STD–0015 and/or RIN number 1904–AB86. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 135 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41102-41103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17213]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 431

[Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-STD-0003]
RIN 1904-AC19


Energy Conservation Program: Re-Opening of the Public Comment 
Period for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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

ACTION: Proposed rule: Re-opening of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On May 6, 2010, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) published 
a Notice of Public Meeting (NOPM) in the Federal Register to announce 
the availability of the framework document for commercial refrigeration 
equipment and provide notice of a public meeting. The NOPM provided for 
the submission

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of comments by June 7, 2010, and comments were also accepted at a 
public meeting held on May 18, 2010. This document announces that the 
period for submitting comments on the framework document for commercial 
refrigeration equipment is to be re-opened from July 15, 2010 to July 
30, 2010.

DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the 
framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment received 
between July 15, 2010 and July 30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the framework document 
for commercial refrigeration equipment, and provide docket number EERE-
2010-BT-STD-0003 and/or RIN number 1904-AC19. Comments may be submitted 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: CRE-2010-STD-0003@ee.doe.gov. Include docket 
number EERE-2010-BT-STD-0003 and/or RIN 1904-AC19 in the subject line 
of the message. Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft 
Word, PDF, or ASCII file format and avoid the use of special characters 
or any form of encryption.
     Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 
586-2945. Please submit one signed original paper copy.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department 
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper 
copy.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room 
of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th 
Floor, Washington, DC, 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda 
Edwards at the above telephone number for additional information 
regarding visiting the Resource Room. Please note: DOE's Freedom of 
Information Reading Room (Room 1E-190 at the Forrestal Building) no 
longer houses rulemaking materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles Llenza, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building 
Technologies, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2192. E-mail: Charles_Llenza@ee.doe.gov.
    Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121, (202) 586-8145, Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov; or Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-71, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-7796, 
Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 6, 2010, DOE published a NOPM in the 
Federal Register (75 FR 24824) to announce the availability of the 
framework document for commercial refrigeration equipment and provide 
notice of a public meeting. The NOPM provided for the submission of 
comments by June 7, 2010, and comments were also accepted at a public 
meeting held on May 18, 2010. The People's Republic of China submitted 
a request for DOE to extend the comment period to allow additional time 
for review of the documents and the submission of comments. DOE has 
determined that an extension of the public comment period is 
appropriate as a result of this comment and is hereby extending the 
comment period. DOE will consider any comments received between July 
15, 2010 and July 30, 2010 and deems any comments received between 
publication of the NOPM on May 6, 2010 and July 30, 2010 to be timely 
submitted.

Further Information on Submitting Comments

    Under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 1004.11, any 
person submitting information that he or she believes to be 
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit two 
copies: one copy of the document including all the information believed 
to be confidential, and one copy of the document with the information 
believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make its own 
determination about the confidential status of the information and 
treat it according to its determination.
    Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat 
submitted information as confidential include (1) A description of the 
items, (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as 
confidential within the industry, (3) whether the information is 
generally known by or available from other sources, (4) whether the 
information has previously been made available to others without 
obligation concerning its confidentiality, (5) an explanation of the 
competitive injury to the submitting person which would result from 
public disclosure, (6) when such information might lose its 
confidential character due to the passage of time, and (7) why 
disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public interest.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2010-17213 Filed 7-14-10; 8:45 am]
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