Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines, 41333 [2013-16567]

Download as PDF 41333 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 78, No. 132 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 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 431 [Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–STD–0022] RIN 1904–AD00 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The comment period for the notice of public meeting and availability of the Framework Document pertaining to the development of energy conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines published on June 4, 2013, is extended to August 16, 2013. DATES: The comment period for the notice of public meeting and availability of the Framework Document relating to refrigerated beverage vending machines published June 4, 2013 (78 FR 33262) is extended to August 16, 2013. ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the framework document for refrigerated beverage vending machines and provide docket number EERE–2013–BT–STD–0022 and/or RIN number 1904–AD00. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: BVM2013STD 0022@EE.Doe.Gov. Include EERE–2013– BT–STD–0022 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 Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines, Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–STD–0022, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:29 Jul 09, 2013 Jkt 229001 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, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed paper original. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents, or comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles Llenza, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2192. Email: refrigerated_beverage_ vending_machinescommat;ee.doe.gov. In the office of the General Counsel, contact Mr. Ari Altman, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 287–6307. Email: Ari.Altman@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, directed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe energy conservation standards for beverage vending machines (42 U.S.C. 6295(v)). DOE published a final rule establishing standards for beverage vending machines on August 31, 2009. (74 FR at 44914). Within 6 years after issuance of any final rule establishing or amending a standard, EPCA also requires DOE to publish a notice determining whether to amend such standards. If DOE determines that amendment is warranted, DOE must also issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) including new proposed energy conservation standards by that same date. (42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1)) On June 4, 2013, DOE published a notice of public meeting and availability of Framework Document to consider amending the energy conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (78 FR 33262). The notice requested public comment from interested parties and provided for the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 submission of comments by July 19, 2013. Thereafter, Royal Vendors, Inc. requested an extension of the public comment period by 90 days to October 10, 2013, in order to allow small manufacturers to evaluate the wide range of topics on which comments have been requested by DOE. DOE believes that extending the comment period by 30 days to allow additional time for interested parties to submit comments is appropriate. Therefore, DOE is extending the comment period until August 16, 2013 to provide interested parties additional time to prepare and submit comments. Accordingly, DOE will consider any comments received by August 16, 2013 to be timely submitted. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 3, 2013. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2013–16567 Filed 7–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0434; Airspace Docket No. 13–ANM–1] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Everett, WA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to modify Class E airspace at Everett, WA, to accommodate aircraft departing and arriving under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), WA. A minor adjustment would also be made to the geographic coordinates of the Airport. This action, initiated by the biennial review of the Snohomish County airspace area, would enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10JYP1.SGM 10JYP1

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 10, 2013 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 431

[Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022]
RIN 1904-AD00


Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial 
Equipment: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document 
for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines

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

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The comment period for the notice of public meeting and 
availability of the Framework Document pertaining to the development of 
energy conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending 
machines published on June 4, 2013, is extended to August 16, 2013.

DATES: The comment period for the notice of public meeting and 
availability of the Framework Document relating to refrigerated 
beverage vending machines published June 4, 2013 (78 FR 33262) is 
extended to August 16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the framework document 
for refrigerated beverage vending machines and provide docket number 
EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022 and/or RIN number 1904-AD00. Comments may be 
submitted using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: BVM2013STD0022@EE.Doe.Gov. Include EERE-2013-BT-
STD-0022 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 
Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-
0022, 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, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant Plaza 
SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586-2945. Please submit one 
signed paper original.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents, or 
comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles Llenza, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building 
Technologies Office, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2192. Email: refrigerated--
beverage--vending--machinescommat;ee.doe.gov.
    In the office of the General Counsel, contact Mr. Ari Altman, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-71, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 
287-6307. Email: Ari.Altman@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 
1975 (EPCA), as amended, directed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
to prescribe energy conservation standards for beverage vending 
machines (42 U.S.C. 6295(v)). DOE published a final rule establishing 
standards for beverage vending machines on August 31, 2009. (74 FR at 
44914). Within 6 years after issuance of any final rule establishing or 
amending a standard, EPCA also requires DOE to publish a notice 
determining whether to amend such standards. If DOE determines that 
amendment is warranted, DOE must also issue a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NOPR) including new proposed energy conservation standards 
by that same date. (42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1))
    On June 4, 2013, DOE published a notice of public meeting and 
availability of Framework Document to consider amending the energy 
conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (78 
FR 33262). The notice requested public comment from interested parties 
and provided for the submission of comments by July 19, 2013. 
Thereafter, Royal Vendors, Inc. requested an extension of the public 
comment period by 90 days to October 10, 2013, in order to allow small 
manufacturers to evaluate the wide range of topics on which comments 
have been requested by DOE.
    DOE believes that extending the comment period by 30 days to allow 
additional time for interested parties to submit comments is 
appropriate. Therefore, DOE is extending the comment period until 
August 16, 2013 to provide interested parties additional time to 
prepare and submit comments. Accordingly, DOE will consider any 
comments received by August 16, 2013 to be timely submitted.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 3, 2013.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2013-16567 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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