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(NEPA) for the Mountaineer
Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and
Storage (CCS) Project in Mason County,
WV (DOE/EIS–0445). DOE selected this
project proposed by American Electric
Power (AEP) under the Round 3
solicitation of the Clean Coal Power
Initiative. DOE’s proposed action was to
provide $334 million in cost-shared
financial assistance to AEP to support
the construction and operation of AEP’s
proposed project.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information on the cancellation
of this EIS, contact Mark W. Lusk, NEPA
Document Manager, U.S. Department of
Energy, National Energy Technology
Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, M/
S B07, P.O. Box 880, Morgantown, WV
26507–0880; by email at
Mark.Lusk@netl.doe.gov; toll-free
number at 1–(800) 553–7681; or
facsimile at (304) 285–4403. For general
information on the DOE’s NEPA review
process, contact Carol M. Borgstrom,
Director, Office of NEPA Policy and
Compliance, GC–54, U.S. Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0119,
telephone (202) 586–4600 or 1–(800)
472–2756, facsimile (202) 586–7031.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOE’s
Office of Fossil Energy is cancelling the
EIS for the proposed Mountaineer
Commercial Scale CCS Project in Mason
County, WV. DOE selected this project,
as proposed by AEP, under a
competitive solicitation in Round 3 of
the Clean Coal Power Initiative. DOE’s
proposed action was to provide $334
million in cost-shared financial
assistance to AEP to support the
construction and operation of AEP’s
proposed project. On June 7, 2010, DOE
announced its intent (75 FR 32171) to
prepare an environmental impact
statement for the proposed project and
held a public scoping meeting.
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency announced the availability of
the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the Mountaineer
Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and
Storage Project (DOE/EIS–0445D) for
public review and comment on March 4,
2011 (76 FR 12108). DOE also
announced availability of the draft EIS
and provided the location and time for
a public hearing in a separate
announcement on March 11, 2011 (76
FR 13396). The planned public hearing
was postponed in late March 2011 due
to the uncertainty of AEP’s plans. DOE
received a letter from AEP, dated July 7,
2011, announcing its intent to terminate
its cooperative agreement with DOE at
the end of Phase I, ‘‘Project Definition,’’
citing unfavorable economic conditions
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and regulatory uncertainty. AEP
completed its Phase I obligations to DOE
and is in the process of completing final
reporting in accordance with the
cooperative agreement.
Issued in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 20,
2011.
Anthony V. Cugini,
Director, National Energy Technology
Laboratory, Office of Fossil Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial
Action at Active Uranium and Thorium
Processing Sites
Department of Energy.
Notice of the acceptance of Title
X claims during fiscal year (FY) 2012.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This Notice announces the
Department of Energy’s (DOE)
acceptance of claims in FY 2012 from
eligible active uranium and thorium
processing site licensees for
reimbursement under Title X of the
Energy Policy Act of 1992. In FY 2009,
Congress appropriated $70 million for
Title X in the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery
Act). Also in FY 2009, Congress
provided $10 million for Title X through
the normal appropriation process. As of
the end of FY 2011, there are
approximately $15.0 million of
Recovery Act funds available for
reimbursement in FY 2012. Of the
$10 million provided by the FY 2009
appropriation, $9.9 million of
unobligated balances was rescinded by
the Department of Defense and Full
Year Continuing Appropriations Act
(Pub. L. 112–10); and the remaining
$100,000 had been obligated for Title X
audit support. No funds were
appropriated for Title X in FY 2012. All
of the remaining Recovery Act funds
will be reimbursed to licensees in early
calendar year 2012 following the review
of claims received by June 3, 2011.
Since the available Recovery Act funds
are less than the total estimated
amounts eligible for reimbursement
(approximately $23 million), the
reimbursements to licensees will be
paid on a prorated basis.
DATES: The closing date for the
submission of claims in FY 2012 is
April 30, 2012. These new claims will
be processed for payment by April 30,
2013, together with any eligible unpaid
approved claim balances from prior
years, based on the availability of funds
from congressional appropriations. If
the total of approved claim amounts
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exceeds the available funding, the
approved claim amounts will be
reimbursed on a prorated basis. All
reimbursements are subject to the
availability of funds from congressional
appropriations.
ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded
by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested, to U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Legacy Management,
Attn: Title X Coordinator, 2597 Legacy
Way, Grand Junction, Colorado 81503.
Two copies of the claim should be
included with each submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact David Mathes at (301) 903–7222
of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office
of Environmental Management, Office of
Disposal Operations.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE
published a final rule under 10 CFR Part
765 in the Federal Register on May 23,
1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out the
requirements of Title X of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 (sections 1001–1004
of Public Law 102–486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a
et seq.) and to establish the procedures
for eligible licensees to submit claims
for reimbursement. DOE amended the
final rule on June 3, 2003, (68 FR 32955)
to adopt several technical and
administrative amendments (e.g.,
statutory increases in the
reimbursement ceilings). Title X
requires DOE to reimburse eligible
uranium and thorium licensees for
certain costs of decontamination,
decommissioning, reclamation, and
other remedial action incurred by
licensees at active uranium and thorium
processing sites to remediate byproduct
material generated as an incident of
sales to the United States Government.
To be reimbursable, costs of remedial
action must be for work which is
necessary to comply with applicable
requirements of the Uranium Mill
Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978
(42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where
appropriate, with requirements
established by a State pursuant to a
discontinuance agreement under section
274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
(42 U.S.C. 2021). Claims for
reimbursement must be supported by
reasonable documentation as
determined by DOE in accordance with
10 CFR part 765. Funds for
reimbursement will be provided from
the Uranium Enrichment
Decontamination and Decommissioning
Fund established at the Department of
Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.
2297g). Payment or obligation of funds
shall be subject to the requirements of
the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C.
1341).
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Authority: Section 1001–1004 of Pub. L.
102–486, 106 Stat. 2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a et
seq.).
Issued in Washington, DC, on this 17th of
January 2012.
David E. Mathes,
Office of Disposal Operations, Office of
Technical and Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 2012–1352 Filed 1–23–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
[Docket No. EERE–2011–BT–NOA–0065]
Request for Information (RFI)
Regarding Miscellaneous Residential
and Commercial Electrical Equipment
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Request for Information.
AGENCY:
The Department of Energy
(DOE) is evaluating the energy use and
energy efficiency potential of
miscellaneous residential and
commercial electrical equipment,
including: audio-video equipment,
computer systems, household cleaning
equipment, imaging equipment,
network equipment, personal space
heating equipment, thermal household
equipment, thermal kitchen equipment,
uninterruptible power supplies (UPS),
and vertical transport equipment. DOE
is requesting information from
interested parties regarding product
markets, energy use, test procedures,
and energy efficient product design.
DATES: Written comments and
information are requested by March 26,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons may
submit comments in writing, identified
by docket number EERE–2011–BT–
NOA–0065 by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.
regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Email: MEL-RFI-2011-NOA-0065@
ee.doe.gov.
• Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J,
Request for Information for on
Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment,
EERE–2011–BT–NOA–0065. 1000
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121. Phone:
(202) 586–2945. Please submit one
signed paper original.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
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Building Technologies Program, 6th
Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW.,
Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202)
586–2945. Please submit one signed
paper original.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, please call Ms.
Brenda Edwards at the above telephone
number.
Jeremy Dommu, 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) 586–9870. Email:
jeremy.dommu@ee.doe.gov.
In the Office of General Counsel, Ms.
Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–7796. Email:
Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Statutory Authority
Title III of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended
(42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.), sets forth
various provisions designed to improve
energy efficiency. Part B of Title III of
EPCA established the ‘‘Energy
Conservation Program for Consumer
Products Other Than Automobiles.’’ 1
Part C of Title III includes measures to
improve the energy efficiency of
commercial and industrial equipment.
2. Miscellaneous Residential and
Commercial Electrical Equipment
Considered
In this notice, DOE seeks data and
information on the energy use of a
variety of miscellaneous residential and
commercial electrical equipment. For
the purposes of this request for
information, these products are
organized into the following categories.
a. Audio-Video Equipment
This category includes devices that
offer audio amplification, optical disc
drive functions, and/or audio digital
signal processing as a primary function.
Example products include DVD and
Blu-ray players, stereo systems, and
clock radios.
1 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the
U.S. Code, Parts B and C were re-designated as Parts
A and A–1, respectively.
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b. Computer Systems
This category includes devices and
systems that primarily perform logical
operations and process data, and
components of such devices. Example
products include desktop computers
(including integrated computers), laptop
computers, servers, monitors, and video
game consoles.
c. Household Cleaning Equipment
This category includes devices whose
principle function is to remove dirt,
stains, and/or odors from interior
dwelling spaces and furniture. Example
products include steam cleaners and
vacuum cleaners.
d. Imaging Equipment
This category includes devices whose
primary function(s) include generating
hard copy output from electronic input,
generating electronic output from hard
copy input, generating hard copy
duplicates from hard copy originals, or
some combination of these. Example
products include printers, scanners,
copiers, facsimile (fax) machines, and
multi-function devices (such as a
combination printer, scanner and fax).
e. Network Equipment
This category includes devices whose
principle function(s) is to pass Internet
Protocol traffic among various network
interfaces. Example products include
routers, modems, switches, and
integrated home access devices. This
category also includes security
equipment.
f. Personal Space Heating Equipment
This category includes electrical
devices that primarily deliver thermal
energy (heat) for the purpose of space
conditioning a person’s body or single
room. Example products include
electric blankets and space heaters.
g. Thermal Household Equipment
This category includes electrical
devices that primarily deliver thermal
energy (heat) for the purpose of personal
grooming. Example products include
clothing irons and hair dryers.
h. Thermal Kitchen Equipment
This category includes electrical
devices that primarily deliver thermal
energy (heat) for the purpose of food or
beverage preparation. Example products
include toasters, toaster ovens, slow and
rice cookers, and coffee makers.
i. Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPSs)
This category includes devices that
are a combination of converters,
switches, and energy storage devices
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and
Thorium Processing Sites
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims during fiscal year
(FY) 2012.
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SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy's (DOE)
acceptance of claims in FY 2012 from eligible active uranium and
thorium processing site licensees for reimbursement under Title X of
the Energy Policy Act of 1992. In FY 2009, Congress appropriated $70
million for Title X in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (Recovery Act). Also in FY 2009, Congress provided $10 million for
Title X through the normal appropriation process. As of the end of FY
2011, there are approximately $15.0 million of Recovery Act funds
available for reimbursement in FY 2012. Of the $10 million provided by
the FY 2009 appropriation, $9.9 million of unobligated balances was
rescinded by the Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing
Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 112-10); and the remaining $100,000 had
been obligated for Title X audit support. No funds were appropriated
for Title X in FY 2012. All of the remaining Recovery Act funds will be
reimbursed to licensees in early calendar year 2012 following the
review of claims received by June 3, 2011. Since the available Recovery
Act funds are less than the total estimated amounts eligible for
reimbursement (approximately $23 million), the reimbursements to
licensees will be paid on a prorated basis.
DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2012 is
April 30, 2012. These new claims will be processed for payment by April
30, 2013, together with any eligible unpaid approved claim balances
from prior years, based on the availability of funds from congressional
appropriations. If the total of approved claim amounts exceeds the
available funding, the approved claim amounts will be reimbursed on a
prorated basis. All reimbursements are subject to the availability of
funds from congressional appropriations.
ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Legacy Management, Attn: Title X Coordinator, 2597 Legacy Way, Grand
Junction, Colorado 81503. Two copies of the claim should be included
with each submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at (301) 903-7222
of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management,
Office of Disposal Operations.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part
765 in the Federal Register on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out
the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections
1001-1004 of Public Law 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.) and to
establish the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for
reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003, (68 FR
32955) to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g.,
statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires
DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain
costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other
remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium
processing sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an
incident of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable,
costs of remedial action must be for work which is necessary to comply
with applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation
Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where appropriate,
with requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance
agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.
2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable
documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR part 765.
Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the Department
of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
(42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to
the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341).
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Authority: Section 1001-1004 of Pub. L. 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776
(42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.).
Issued in Washington, DC, on this 17th of January 2012.
David E. Mathes,
Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Technical and Regulatory
Support.
[FR Doc. 2012-1352 Filed 1-23-12; 8:45 am]
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