Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Conventional Ovens, 45452-45453 [2015-18687]

Download as PDF Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 45452 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Proposed Rules to compete in the market. The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses subject to the action. Section 605 of the RFA allows an agency to certify a rule, in lieu of preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the RFA, AMS performed an economic impact analysis on small entities in the final rule published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2000 (65 FR 80548). AMS has also considered the economic impact of this action on small entities. The impact on entities affected by this proposed rule would not be significant. The effect of this proposed rule would be to prohibit the use of two non-organic agricultural products that may be available in organic form for use in organic processed products. AMS concludes that the economic impact of removing the nonorganic agricultural products, marsala wine and sherry wine, would be minimal to small agricultural firms since organic form of these agricultural products or organic forms of alternative agricultural products may be commercially available and, as such, their nonorganic forms are proposed to be removed from the National List under this rule. Accordingly, AMS certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small agricultural service firms, which include producers, handlers, and accredited certifying agents, have been defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) (13 CFR 121.201) as those having annual receipts of less than $7,000,000 and small agricultural producers are defined as those having annual receipts of less than $750,000. According to USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), certified organic acreage exceeded 3.5 million acres in 2011.1 According to NOP’s Accreditation and International Activities Division, the number of certified U.S. organic crop and livestock operations totaled over 19,470 in 2014. The list of certified operations is available on the NOP Web site at https:// apps.ams.usda.gov/nop/. AMS believes that most of these entities would be considered small entities under the criteria established by the SBA. U.S. sales of organic food and non-food have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $39.1 billion in 2014, an 11.3 percent growth 1 U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service. October 2012. 2011 Certified Organic Productions Survey. VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:52 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 205 is amended as follows: over 2013 sales.2 In addition, the USDA has 80 accredited certifying agents who provide certification services to producers and handlers. A complete list of names and addresses of accredited certifying agents may be found on the AMS NOP Web site, at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/nop. AMS believes that most of these accredited certifying agents would be considered small entities under the criteria established by the SBA. Certifying agents reported 27,810 certified operations worldwide in 2014. ■ D. Paperwork Reduction Act § 205.606 No additional collection or recordkeeping requirements are imposed on the public by this proposed rule. Accordingly, OMB clearance is not required by section 350(h) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501, Chapter 35, or OMB’s implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. ■ E. Executive Order 13175 BILLING CODE 3410–02–P This proposed rule has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. The review reveals that this regulation will not have substantial and direct effects on Tribal governments and will not have significant Tribal implications. F. General Notice of Public Rulemaking This proposed rule reflects recommendations submitted to the Secretary by the NOSB for substances on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances that, under the Sunset review provisions of OFPA, would otherwise expire on December 14, 2015. A 30-day period for interested persons to comment on this rule is provided. Thirty days is deemed appropriate because the review of these listings was widely publicized through two NOSB meeting notices; the use or prohibition of these substances, as applicable, are critical to organic production and handling; and this rulemaking must be completed before the sunset date of December 14, 2015. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 205 Administrative practice and procedure, Agriculture, Animals, Archives and records, Imports, Labeling, Organically produced products, Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seals and insignia, Soil conservation. 2 Organic Trade Association. 2014. Organic Industry Survey. www.ota.com. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 PART 205—NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 205 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501–6522. § 205.601 [Amended] 2. Section 205.601 is amended by removing paragraphs (i)(11) and (i)(12). ■ [Amended] 3. Section 205.606 is amended by removing paragraph (g) and redesignating paragraphs (h) through (z) as (g) through (y). Dated: July 27, 2015. Rex A. Barnes, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2015–18699 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EERE–2014–BT–STD–0005] RIN 1904–AD15 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Conventional Ovens Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. AGENCY: On June 10, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and public meeting regarding energy conservation standards for residential conventional ovens in the Federal Register. 80 FR 33030 This document announces an extension of the public comment period for submitting comments on the NOPR. The comment period is extended to September 9, 2015. SUMMARY: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this rulemaking received no later than September 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE–2014–BT–STD–0005, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. DATES: E:\FR\FM\30JYP1.SGM 30JYP1 Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Proposed Rules • Email: ConventionalCooking Products2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov. Include the docket number EERE–2014– BT–STD–0005 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–5B, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Conventional Ovens, Docket No. EERE–2014–BT–STD–0014, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. If possible, please submit all items on a CD. It is not necessary to include printed copies. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone (202) 586–2945. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. No telefacsimiles (faxes) will be accepted. Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, including Federal Register notices, comments, and other supporting documents/materials. All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure. A link to the docket Web page can be found at: https://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=EERE-2014-BTSTD-0005-0014. This Web page contains a link to the docket for this notice on the regulation.gov site. The www.regulations.gov Web page contains instructions on how to access all documents in the docket, including public comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Cymbalsky, 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) 287–1692. Email: kitchen_ranges_and_ovens@ ee.doe.gov. Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 287–6122. Email: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 10, 2015, DOE published a notice of VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:52 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and public meeting in the Federal Register that proposed new and amended energy conservation standards for residential conventional ovens. 80 FR 33030. The NOPR requested comment from the public on the proposed standards, associated analyses, and results, and provided for the written submission of comments by August 10, 2015. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) requested that DOE extend the comment period by 60 days so that manufacturers can obtain sufficient data to fully analyze DOE’s proposed rule according to the conventional oven test procedure final rule that was published on July 2, 2015. 80 FR 37954. Because there are currently no performance based energy conservation standards, AHAM noted that manufacturers do not conduct regular energy tests on conventional ovens. AHAM further stated that by allowing additional time for manufacturers (and other stakeholders who wish to conduct testing) to test their products, manufacturers will be able to provide key data to support DOE’s analysis. Based on AHAM’s request, DOE determines that a 30 day extension of the public comment period is appropriate to allow interested parties additional time to submit comments. DOE notes that it issued and made available a pre-publication version of the conventional oven test procedure final rule on June 9, 2015. Based on DOE’s testing experience, extending the comment period by 30 days for a 90 day total period should be sufficient time for manufacturers to conduct testing using the new oven test procedure and aggregate results. DOE will consider any comments received by midnight of September 9, 2015 to be timely submitted. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015–18687 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 45453 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2015–2965; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–227–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–17– 13, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. For certain airplanes, AD 2012–17–13 required using redefined flight cycle counts; determining the type of material of the horizontal stabilizer, rear spar, and upper and lower chords on the inboard and outboard ends of the rear spar; repetitively inspecting for cracking of the horizontal stabilizer components; and repairing or replacing the chord, or modifying chord segments made of 7079 aluminum, if necessary. For all airplanes, AD 2012–17–13 required inspecting certain structurally significant items, and repairing discrepancies if necessary. Since we issued AD 2012–17–13, we have determined that all chord segments made of 7079 aluminum must be replaced with new, improved chord segments made of 7075 aluminum. This proposed AD would add a requirement to replace all chord segments made of 7079 aluminum with new, improved chord segments made of 7075 aluminum. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct stress corrosion and potential early fatigue cracking in the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 14, 2015. SUMMARY: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\30JYP1.SGM 30JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 146 (Thursday, July 30, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45452-45453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18687]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 430

[Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0005]
RIN 1904-AD15


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for 
Residential Conventional Ovens

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

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On June 10, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and public meeting 
regarding energy conservation standards for residential conventional 
ovens in the Federal Register. 80 FR 33030 This document announces an 
extension of the public comment period for submitting comments on the 
NOPR. The comment period is extended to September 9, 2015.

DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this 
rulemaking received no later than September 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket 
number EERE-2014-BT-STD-0005, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.

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     Email: ConventionalCookingProducts2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov. 
Include the docket number EERE-2014-BT-STD-0005 in the subject line of 
the message.
     Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-5B, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking for Energy Conservation Standards for Residential 
Conventional Ovens, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0014, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all 
items on a CD. It is not necessary to include printed copies.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department 
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 
600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone (202) 586-2945. If possible, 
please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to 
include printed copies.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number for this rulemaking. No telefacsimiles (faxes) will 
be accepted.
    Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, 
including Federal Register notices, comments, and other supporting 
documents/materials. All documents in the docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. However, not all documents listed in the 
index may be publicly available, such as information that is exempt 
from public disclosure.
    A link to the docket Web page can be found at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EERE-2014-BT-STD-0005-0014. This 
Web page contains a link to the docket for this notice on the 
regulation.gov site. The www.regulations.gov Web page contains 
instructions on how to access all documents in the docket, including 
public comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Mr. John Cymbalsky, 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) 287-1692. Email: kitchen_ranges_and_ovens@ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 287-6122. Email: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 10, 2015, DOE published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and public meeting in the Federal Register 
that proposed new and amended energy conservation standards for 
residential conventional ovens. 80 FR 33030. The NOPR requested comment 
from the public on the proposed standards, associated analyses, and 
results, and provided for the written submission of comments by August 
10, 2015. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) 
requested that DOE extend the comment period by 60 days so that 
manufacturers can obtain sufficient data to fully analyze DOE's 
proposed rule according to the conventional oven test procedure final 
rule that was published on July 2, 2015. 80 FR 37954. Because there are 
currently no performance based energy conservation standards, AHAM 
noted that manufacturers do not conduct regular energy tests on 
conventional ovens. AHAM further stated that by allowing additional 
time for manufacturers (and other stakeholders who wish to conduct 
testing) to test their products, manufacturers will be able to provide 
key data to support DOE's analysis.
    Based on AHAM's request, DOE determines that a 30 day extension of 
the public comment period is appropriate to allow interested parties 
additional time to submit comments. DOE notes that it issued and made 
available a pre-publication version of the conventional oven test 
procedure final rule on June 9, 2015. Based on DOE's testing 
experience, extending the comment period by 30 days for a 90 day total 
period should be sufficient time for manufacturers to conduct testing 
using the new oven test procedure and aggregate results. DOE will 
consider any comments received by midnight of September 9, 2015 to be 
timely submitted.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2015.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2015-18687 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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