Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards Program Design, 8016-8017 [2018-03737]

Download as PDF 8016 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Proposed Rules program’s work requirements, tools and resources that can help them find or keep employment, and crucial administrative actions or deadlines they must adhere to? 3. The accurate determination of whether an individual is physically or mentally unfit for employment is fundamental to applying the time limit to the proper individuals, and exempting others, consistent with the Act. In addition, it allows States to focus work strategies on those individuals who are truly capable of benefiting from them. (a) What is the appropriate scope of conditions and indicators of physical or mental unfitness for employment under current statutory authority, particularly in State determinations of whether an individual is obviously physically or mentally unfit for employment? What level of State flexibility is appropriate in this area? Why? (b) How do current certification processes (use of technology, lack of face-to-face interaction) affect the ability to determine exceptions or exemptions to the ABAWD time limit? How can these processes be modified or enhanced to best support these determinations, while providing any needed reasonable accommodations for individuals? (c) Who should determine whether a participant is fit to work? What technical and information resources, or other resources, would best support States to better screen for unfitness for employment and other exceptions to the ABAWD time limit? What performance and/or accountability measures would support this process? (d) How can the Department/States better engage and serve individuals determined to be unfit for employment? How can State agencies provide these individuals with services or opportunities that may increase their fitness for work? (e) What are best practices for the use of 15 percent exemptions in supporting the appropriate application of ABAWD requirements? quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This action has been determined to be significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in conformance with Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13771 This Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is not a regulatory action under Executive Order 13771. Executive Order 13175 This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 13175, ‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.’’ Executive Order 13175 requires Federal agencies to consult and coordinate with tribes on a government-to-government basis on policies that have tribal implications, including regulations, legislative comments or proposed legislation, and other policy statements or actions that have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has assessed the impact of this ANPRM on Indian tribes and determined that this ANPRM does not, to our knowledge, have tribal implications that require tribal consultation under E.O. 13175. If a Tribe requests consultation, FNS will work with the Office of Tribal Relations to ensure meaningful consultation is provided where changes, additions and modifications identified herein are not expressly mandated by Congress. Dated: February 20, 2018. Brandon Lipps, Acting Deputy Under Secretary Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. [FR Doc. 2018–03752 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P Procedural Matters daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS Executive Order 12866 and 13563 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 10 CFR Part 430 [EERE–2017–BT–STD–0059] Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards Program Design Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Notice of comment period extension. ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE) published, on November 28, 2017, a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comments from interested parties to assist DOE in evaluating the potential advantages and disadvantages of additional flexibilities in the U.S. Appliance and Equipment Energy Conservations Standards (ECS) program. The comment period for the RFI ends on February 26, 2018. Through this notice, DOE extends the comment period until March 26, 2018. DATES: The comment period for the RFI published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2017 (82 FR 56181) is extended to March 26, 2018. Written comments and information are requested on or before March 26, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: ProgramDesign 2017STD0059@ee.doe.gov. Include ‘‘EERE–2017–BT–STD–0059’’ in the subject line of the message. • Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20585–0121. Docket: The docket for this activity, which includes Federal Register notices, comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for review at https:// www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index. However, some documents listed in the index, such as those containing information that is exempt from public disclosure, may not be publicly available. The docket web page can be found at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D= EERE-2017-BT-STD-0059. The docket web page will contain simple instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program Staff, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 287– 1445. Email: ProgramDesign 2017STD0059@ee.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Proposed Rules The Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information (RFI) on November 28, 2017 (82 FR 56181) requesting feedback on the design, value, and solutions to potential challenges of revising the U.S. Appliance and Equipment Energy Conservation Standards (ECS) program to include additional compliance flexibilities, with the goal of reducing compliance costs, enhancing consumer choice and maintaining or increasing energy savings. The comment period for the RFI was previously February 26, 2018. In a letter dated February 9, 2018, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) requested that the comment period for the RFI be extended to March 9, 2018, to allow more time for member companies to submit information to EEI. (EERE–2017– BT–STD–0059–0015) DOE also received a letter dated February 13, 2018, from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requesting that the comment period be extended until March 26, 2018, to allow more time for their members to submit information to AHRI. (EERE–2017–BT– STD–0059–0016) DOE grants these requests and extends the comment period until March 26, 2018. Approval of the Office of the Secretary The Secretary of Energy has approved the publication of this document. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2018. Daniel R Simmons, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2018–03737 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2018–0114; Product Identifier 2017–NM–167–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of failures of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 upper fire seal and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser (TR). This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number of the IFS forward upper fire seal, and applicable on-condition actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 9, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet. com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 0114. You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 0114; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA; phone: 206–231–3553; email: Takahisha.Kobayashi@faa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 8017 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2018–0114; Product Identifier 2017– NM–167–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received a report of IFS forward upper fire seal failures and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the TR. Investigation revealed that the root cause of the failures is a scrubbing and pinching condition at the upper end cap of the IFS forward upper fire seal during TR closing. The failure of the IFS forward upper fire seal causes the loss of seal pressurization, which then allows fan bypass air to enter the engine core compartment. Fan bypass air entering the engine core compartment could degrade the ability to detect and extinguish an engine fire, resulting in an uncontrolled fire. Furthermore, fan bypass air entering the engine core compartment could cause damage to the TR insulation blanket, resulting in thermal damage to the TR inner wall, the subsequent release of engine exhaust components, and consequent damage to the critical areas of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB780033–00, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2017. This service information describes procedures for an inspection to determine the part number of the IFS forward upper fire seal and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
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[Pages 8016-8017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03737]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 430

[EERE-2017-BT-STD-0059]


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards 
Program Design

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

ACTION: Notice of comment period extension.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) published, on November 28, 
2017, a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comments from interested 
parties to assist DOE in evaluating the potential advantages and 
disadvantages of additional flexibilities in the U.S. Appliance and 
Equipment Energy Conservations Standards (ECS) program. The comment 
period for the RFI ends on February 26, 2018. Through this notice, DOE 
extends the comment period until March 26, 2018.

DATES: The comment period for the RFI published in the Federal Register 
on November 28, 2017 (82 FR 56181) is extended to March 26, 2018. 
Written comments and information are requested on or before March 26, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments by any 
of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include 
``EERE-2017-BT-STD-0059'' in the subject line of the message.
     Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-
5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20585-0121.
    Docket: The docket for this activity, which includes Federal 
Register notices, comments, and other supporting documents/materials, 
is available for review at https://www.regulations.gov. All documents in 
the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index. However, 
some documents listed in the index, such as those containing 
information that is exempt from public disclosure, may not be publicly 
available.
    The docket web page can be found at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2017-BT-STD-0059. The docket web page will contain simple 
instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, 
in the docket.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Appliance and Equipment Standards 
Program Staff, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 
287-1445. Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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    The Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information 
(RFI) on November 28, 2017 (82 FR 56181) requesting feedback on the 
design, value, and solutions to potential challenges of revising the 
U.S. Appliance and Equipment Energy Conservation Standards (ECS) 
program to include additional compliance flexibilities, with the goal 
of reducing compliance costs, enhancing consumer choice and maintaining 
or increasing energy savings. The comment period for the RFI was 
previously February 26, 2018. In a letter dated February 9, 2018, 
Edison Electric Institute (EEI) requested that the comment period for 
the RFI be extended to March 9, 2018, to allow more time for member 
companies to submit information to EEI. (EERE-2017-BT-STD-0059-0015) 
DOE also received a letter dated February 13, 2018, from the Air-
Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requesting that 
the comment period be extended until March 26, 2018, to allow more time 
for their members to submit information to AHRI. (EERE-2017-BT-STD-
0059-0016) DOE grants these requests and extends the comment period 
until March 26, 2018.

Approval of the Office of the Secretary

    The Secretary of Energy has approved the publication of this 
document.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2018.
Daniel R Simmons,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy.
[FR Doc. 2018-03737 Filed 2-22-18; 8:45 am]
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