Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, 26747 [2016-10427]

Download as PDF 26747 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 86 Wednesday, May 4, 2016 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 Number EERE–2013–BT–STD– 0030] RIN 1904–AD01 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. AGENCY: On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) for commercial packaged boiler energy conservation standards. This document announces an extension of the public comment period for submitting comments on the NOPR or any other aspect of the rulemaking for commercial packaged boilers. The comment period is extended to June 22, 2016. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on March 24, 2016 (81 FR 15836), is extended. DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this rulemaking received no later than June 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE–2013–BT–STD–0030 and/or Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 1904–AD01, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: PkgdBoilers2013STD0030@ ee.doe.gov. Include the docket number EERE–2013–BT–STD–0030 and/or RIN 1904–AD01 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. If asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. [Please note that comments and CDs sent by mail are often delayed and may be damaged by mail screening processes.] • 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 CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, including Federal Register notices, framework documents, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts, 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. The rulemaking Web page can be found at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ buildings/appliance_standards/ standards.aspx?productid=8The 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. James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–8654. Email: Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov. In the Office of the General Counsel, contact Mr. Peter Cochran, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9496. Email: Peter.Cochran@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2016, DOE published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) for Commercial Packaged Boilers. 81 FR 15836. The notice provided for submitting written comments, data, and information by PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 May 23, 2016. DOE has received three requests to suspend the rulemaking until DOE completes a companion rulemaking addressing test procedures for commercial package boilers. (See: AHRI, No. 51, Laclede, No. 52, and AGA/APGA, No. 53). At this time, DOE denies the request to suspend the rulemaking for an undefined period of time, as requested. However, in oral comments at the April 21 public meeting regarding proposed energy conservation standards, a representative from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requested an extension of the comment period for the NOPR, if DOE did not grant the suspension previously requested. An extension of the comment period would allow additional time for AHRI and other interested parties to examine the data, information, and analysis presented in the Commercial Packaged Boilers Technical Support Document, gather any additional data and information to address the proposed standards, and submit comments to DOE. The TSD can be found at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ appliance_standards/ standards.aspx?productid=8. In view of the alternative request and oral comments presented by AHRI during the April 21 public meeting, DOE has determined that a 30-day extension of the public comment period is appropriate. The comment period would be extended to June 22, 2016. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2016. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2016–10427 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–6141; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–048–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\04MYP1.SGM 04MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-10427]


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Proposed Rules
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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. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 26747]]



DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 431

[Docket Number EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030]
RIN 1904-AD01


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for 
Commercial Packaged Boilers

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

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NOPR) for commercial packaged boiler energy conservation standards. 
This document announces an extension of the public comment period for 
submitting comments on the NOPR or any other aspect of the rulemaking 
for commercial packaged boilers. The comment period is extended to June 
22, 2016.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on March 24, 
2016 (81 FR 15836), is extended. DOE will accept comments, data, and 
information regarding this rulemaking received no later than June 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket 
number EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030 and/or Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 
1904-AD01, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: PkgdBoilers2013STD0030@ee.doe.gov. Include the 
docket number EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030 and/or RIN 1904-AD01 in the subject 
line of the message.
     Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on 
a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include 
printed copies. [Please note that comments and CDs sent by mail are 
often delayed and may be damaged by mail screening processes.]
     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 CD, in which case it is not necessary to 
include printed copies.
    Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov, 
including Federal Register notices, framework documents, public meeting 
attendee lists and transcripts, 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.
    The rulemaking Web page can be found at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=8The 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. James Raba, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building 
Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-8654. Email: Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov.
    In the Office of the General Counsel, contact Mr. Peter Cochran, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 
586-9496. Email: Peter.Cochran@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2016, DOE published in the 
Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) for Commercial 
Packaged Boilers. 81 FR 15836. The notice provided for submitting 
written comments, data, and information by May 23, 2016. DOE has 
received three requests to suspend the rulemaking until DOE completes a 
companion rulemaking addressing test procedures for commercial package 
boilers. (See: AHRI, No. 51, Laclede, No. 52, and AGA/APGA, No. 53). At 
this time, DOE denies the request to suspend the rulemaking for an 
undefined period of time, as requested. However, in oral comments at 
the April 21 public meeting regarding proposed energy conservation 
standards, a representative from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & 
Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requested an extension of the comment 
period for the NOPR, if DOE did not grant the suspension previously 
requested. An extension of the comment period would allow additional 
time for AHRI and other interested parties to examine the data, 
information, and analysis presented in the Commercial Packaged Boilers 
Technical Support Document, gather any additional data and information 
to address the proposed standards, and submit comments to DOE. The TSD 
can be found at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=8.
    In view of the alternative request and oral comments presented by 
AHRI during the April 21 public meeting, DOE has determined that a 30-
day extension of the public comment period is appropriate. The comment 
period would be extended to June 22, 2016.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2016.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2016-10427 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am]
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