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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[Docket No. EERE–2008–BT–STD–0005]
RIN 1904–AB57
Energy Conservation Program: Energy
Conservation Standards for Certain
External Power Supplies; Correction
Department of Energy.
ACTION: Final rule; technical
amendment.
AGENCY:
The Department of Energy
(DOE) is publishing this correction to its
regulations pertaining to the energy
conservation standards for certain
external power supplies to re-insert a
table that had been inadvertently
deleted by a technical amendment
published on September 19, 2011. That
table contained the statutorilyprescribed energy conservation
standards for all Class A external power
supplies to meet.
DATES: This correction is effective April
16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Victor Petrolati, 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) 586–4549. Email:
Victor.Petrolati@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.
Telephone: (202) 586–8145. Email:
michael.kido@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–140)
amended section 325(u)(3) of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to
establish energy conservation standards
for all Class A external power supplies.
(42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) Those standards
consisted of minimum efficiency levels
that these products must meet during
active mode (i.e. when an external
power supply is in actual use) and noload mode (i.e. when an external power
supply is plugged into AC mains but its
output is not connected to an electrical
load). DOE added these standards to its
regulations as part of a final rule that
incorporated a series of statutorilyprescribed changes made by the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007
(Pub. L. 110–140) (Dec. 19, 2007). That
final rule was published on March 23,
2009. See 74 FR 12058.
Subsequently, Congress revisited
elements of the no-load standards that it
had prescribed for Class A external
power supplies. On January 4, 2011,
Congress enacted Public Law 111–360,
which amended section 325(u)(3) of
EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) by defining
a new term—‘‘security or life safety
alarm or surveillance system’’—and
excluding those external power supplies
used in certain security or life safety
alarms or surveillance system
components from the no-load mode
requirements Congress had previously
set. To address this change, DOE issued
a technical amendment to codify
verbatim in regulation these statutory
changes. See 76 FR 57897 (Sept. 19,
2011).
Recently, DOE discovered that the
amendatory language used in modifying
the regulatory text to account for the
January 2011 statutory changes to EPCA
resulted in the Office of the Federal
Register removing the statutory Class A
external power supply standards from
the regulations. Today’s document
addresses that error by re-inserting these
pre-existing statutory standards into the
regulations at 10 CFR 430.32(w)(1)(i)
where they were located previously.
DOE notes that, in spite of this
inadvertent removal, the standards have
remained in effect by virtue of their
continued existence as a statutory
requirement. See 42 U.S.C.
6295(u)(3)(A).
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Pursuant to authority at 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the DOE finds good cause to
waive the requirement for prior notice
and an opportunity for public comment
on this rulemaking because such
procedures would be unnecessary. As
DOE is merely re-inserting into the Code
of Federal Regulations statutory
standards already applicable to these
products prior notice and an
opportunity for public comment would
serve no useful purpose. For the same
reason, DOE finds good cause under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day
delay in effective date and make this
rule effective immediately.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
Administrative practice and
procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation,
Household appliances, and Small
businesses.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9,
2012.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, DOE corrects 10 CFR part 430
as set forth below:
PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS
1. The authority citation for part 430
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.
2461 note.
2. Section 430.32 is amended by
revising paragraph (w)(1)(i) to read as
follows:
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§ 430.32 Energy and water conservation
standards and their effective dates.
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(w) Class A external power supplies.
(1)(i) Except as provided in paragraphs
(w)(1)(ii) and (w)(1)(iii) of this section,
all Class A external power supplies
manufactured on or after July 1, 2008,
shall meet the following standards:
Required efficiency (decimal equivalent of a percentage)
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Required efficiency (decimal equivalent of a percentage)
No-Load Mode
Nameplate output .....................................................................................
Not more than 250 watts ..........................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1358; Airspace
Docket No. 11–ANM–19]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Seattle, WA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes nine
new RNAV routes originating within
Seattle Air Route Traffic Control
Center’s (ARTCC) airspace. The routes
extend generally east-west providing
connection between the Seattle, WA
terminal area and destinations east and
southeast of Seattle. This action
enhances the navigation routes within
the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 31,
2012. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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History
On December 21, 2011, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to establish nine new RNAV routes (76
FR 79137).
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
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submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
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The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
to establish nine new high altitude
RNAV routes (Q–140, Q–142, Q–144, Q–
146, Q–148, Q–150, Q–152, Q–154 and
Q–156) originating in Seattle ARTCC’s
airspace. The proposed routes would
connect the Seattle terminal area with
destinations east and southeast of
Seattle. This action enhances en route
navigation for users, increases the
efficiency of the NAS and expands the
use of RNAV in the NAS.
High altitude RNAV routes are
published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011,
and effective September 15, 2011, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated
under the authority described in
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Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section
40103. Under that section, the FAA is
charged with prescribing regulations to
assign the use of the airspace necessary
to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority as
it establishes RNAV routes to enhance
the safe and efficient flow of traffic in
the United States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraphs 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 18, 2010, and
effective September 15, 2010, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2006 United States area
navigation routes.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-STD-0005]
RIN 1904-AB57
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for
Certain External Power Supplies; Correction
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this correction
to its regulations pertaining to the energy conservation standards for
certain external power supplies to re-insert a table that had been
inadvertently deleted by a technical amendment published on September
19, 2011. That table contained the statutorily-prescribed energy
conservation standards for all Class A external power supplies to meet.
DATES: This correction is effective April 16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Victor Petrolati, 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) 586-4549. Email: Victor.Petrolati@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. Telephone: (202) 586-8145. Email: michael.kido@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140)
amended section 325(u)(3) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
(EPCA) to establish energy conservation standards for all Class A
external power supplies. (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) Those standards
consisted of minimum efficiency levels that these products must meet
during active mode (i.e. when an external power supply is in actual
use) and no-load mode (i.e. when an external power supply is plugged
into AC mains but its output is not connected to an electrical load).
DOE added these standards to its regulations as part of a final rule
that incorporated a series of statutorily-prescribed changes made by
the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140)
(Dec. 19, 2007). That final rule was published on March 23, 2009. See
74 FR 12058.
Subsequently, Congress revisited elements of the no-load standards
that it had prescribed for Class A external power supplies. On January
4, 2011, Congress enacted Public Law 111-360, which amended section
325(u)(3) of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) by defining a new term--
``security or life safety alarm or surveillance system''--and excluding
those external power supplies used in certain security or life safety
alarms or surveillance system components from the no-load mode
requirements Congress had previously set. To address this change, DOE
issued a technical amendment to codify verbatim in regulation these
statutory changes. See 76 FR 57897 (Sept. 19, 2011).
Recently, DOE discovered that the amendatory language used in
modifying the regulatory text to account for the January 2011 statutory
changes to EPCA resulted in the Office of the Federal Register removing
the statutory Class A external power supply standards from the
regulations. Today's document addresses that error by re-inserting
these pre-existing statutory standards into the regulations at 10 CFR
430.32(w)(1)(i) where they were located previously. DOE notes that, in
spite of this inadvertent removal, the standards have remained in
effect by virtue of their continued existence as a statutory
requirement. See 42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)(A).
Pursuant to authority at 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the DOE finds good
cause to waive the requirement for prior notice and an opportunity for
public comment on this rulemaking because such procedures would be
unnecessary. As DOE is merely re-inserting into the Code of Federal
Regulations statutory standards already applicable to these products
prior notice and an opportunity for public comment would serve no
useful purpose. For the same reason, DOE finds good cause under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effective date and make
this rule effective immediately.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, and Small
businesses.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2012.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, DOE corrects 10 CFR part
430 as set forth below:
PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS
0
1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
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2. Section 430.32 is amended by revising paragraph (w)(1)(i) to read as
follows:
Sec. 430.32 Energy and water conservation standards and their
effective dates.
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(w) Class A external power supplies. (1)(i) Except as provided in
paragraphs (w)(1)(ii) and (w)(1)(iii) of this section, all Class A
external power supplies manufactured on or after July 1, 2008, shall
meet the following standards:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required efficiency (decimal
Nameplate output equivalent of a percentage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Mode
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than 1 watt....................... 0.5 times the Nameplate output.
From 1 watt to not more than 51 watts.. The sum of 0.09 times the
Natural Logarithm of the
Nameplate Output and 0.5.
Greater than 51 watts.................. 0.85.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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No-Load Mode
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Nameplate output....................... Maximum consumption
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Not more than 250 watts................ 0.5 watts.
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