Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Electric Motors; Extension of Comment Period, 6436-6437 [2022-02281]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 6436 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2022 / Proposed Rules withdrawals from the decommissioning trust fund could potentially result in future shortfalls in the fund. Nevertheless, a projected excess is one factor that the NRC would consider in reviewing an exemption request. Other potential factors include: The size of the excess compared to the SSCE, whether the expense is included in a SSCE, evidence that funds have been collected or set aside for the activity in a comingled decommissioning trust fund, and availability of rate collection as a means to resolve a shortfall in radiological decommissioning funding. Any decision on an exemption request to use decommissioning funds to dispose of major radioactive components during operation would be based on a totality of the information in the request and any other information of which the NRC is aware. These circumstances are site-specific and dependent on the unique financial status of each licensee. The staff believes it would be difficult to develop generally applicable requirements to address the use of decommissioning trust funds for this purpose and therefore, more efficient to review such requests on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the staff considers an exemption to be an adequate means for licensees to request a withdrawal from their decommissioning trust fund for the disposal of major radioactive components. If the staff sees an increase in exemption requests to withdraw decommissioning funds prior to decommissioning, then the NRC could reconsider whether addressing the issue through rulemaking would reduce the need for exemptions and be more efficient for the agency. Such reconsideration will include any experience and insights the staff has gained in evaluating exemption requests at that time. Additionally, some licensees successfully pursued reallocating funding streams that would otherwise have been added to their decommissioning trust fund by establishing ‘‘sub-accounts’’ in their decommissioning trust funds. Such subaccounts are not regulated by the NRC and, therefore, can be used at the discretion of the licensee at any time during operations or decommissioning. For rate-regulated licensees, these subaccounts are typically funded with Public Utility Commission-authorized rate collections once it is established that the trust dedicated to radiologically decommissioning is sufficiently funded in accordance with NRC regulations. While non-rate-regulated (i.e., merchant) licensees do not have access to rate collection, they may still fund VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Feb 03, 2022 Jkt 256001 such sub-accounts through alternate means or request a reallocation of funds across their decommissioning trust fund accounts using the 10 CFR 50.12 exemption process. The NRC is denying the petition because it does not raise a significant safety or security concern and the requested amendments are not necessary to enable licensees to access excess decommissioning funding prior to decommissioning for the purpose of disposal of major radioactive components under existing regulations in 10 CFR part 50. IV. Conclusion For the reasons cited in this document, the NRC is denying PRM– 50–119. The NRC reaffirms that its existing regulations continue to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety. Dated: January 24, 2022. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–01685 Filed 2–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 429 and 431 [EERE–2020–BT–TP–0011] RIN 1904–AE62 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Electric Motors; Extension of Comment Period Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘NOPR’’) on potential amendments to its test procedure for electric motors. The NOPR provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information on the proposal by February 15, 2022. DOE received requests from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (‘‘NEMA’’) and the Hydraulic Institute (‘‘HI’’) on January 25, 2022, and January 26, 2022, respectively, asking DOE to extend the public comment period for 30 additional days. DOE has reviewed these requests and is granting an extension of the public comment period to allow public comments to be submitted until February 28, 2022. DATES: The comment period for the NOPR published on December 17, 2021 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (86 FR 71710), is extended. DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this request for information (RFI) received no later than February 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE–2020–BT–TP–0011, by any of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Email: ElecMotors2020TP0011@ ee.doe.gov. Include the docket number EERE–2020–BT–TP–0011 or regulatory information number (‘‘RIN’’) 1904–AE62 in the subject line of the message. No telefacsimiles (‘‘faxes’’) will be accepted. Although DOE has routinely accepted public comment submissions through a variety of mechanisms, including postal mail and hand delivery/courier, the Department has found it necessary to make temporary modifications to the comment submission process in light of the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic. DOE is currently suspending receipt of public comments via postal mail and hand delivery/courier. If a commenter finds that this change poses an undue hardship, please contact Appliance Standards Program staff at (202) 586– 1445 to discuss the need for alternative arrangements. Once the COVID–19 pandemic health emergency is resolved, DOE anticipates resuming all of its regular options for public comment submission, including postal mail and hand delivery/courier. Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts (if a public meeting is held), comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for review at www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed in the 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 www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE2020-BT-TP-0011. The docket web page contains instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2022 / Proposed Rules Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586– 9870. Email: ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ ee.doe.gov. Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–8145. Email: Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov. For further information on how to submit a comment or review other public comments and the docket contact the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program staff at (202) 287– 1445 or by email: ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ ee.doe.gov. On December 17, 2021, DOE published a NOPR proposing to amend the existing scope of the DOE test procedures for electric motors consistent with related industry changes for nomenclature and test procedure developments (i.e., for air-over electric motors, submersible electric motors, electric motors greater than 500 horsepower, electric motors considered small, inverter-only electric motors, and synchronous electric motors); add test procedures, metric, and supporting definitions for additional electric motors covered under the proposed scope; and update references to industry standards to reference current versions. (86 FR 71710) Furthermore, DOE proposed to adopt industry provisions related to the prescribed test conditions to further ensure the comparability of testing. In addition, DOE proposed to update certain testing instructions to reduce manufacturer burden. Further, DOE proposed to amend the provisions pertaining to certification testing and determination of represented values for electric motors other than dedicatedpurpose pool pump motors, apply these provisions to the additional electric motors proposed for inclusion in the scope of the test procedure, and to move both provisions consistent with the location of other certification requirements for other covered products and equipment. Finally, DOE proposed to add provisions pertaining to certification testing and determination of represented values for dedicatedpurpose pool pump motors. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on these proposals. Interested parties in the matter, NEMA (on January 25, 2022) and the Hydraulic Institute (on January 26, 2022) requested an extension of the public comment period for 30 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Feb 03, 2022 Jkt 256001 additional days (NEMA, No. 9 at p. 1; HI, No. 11 at p.1).1 NEMA commented that the extension is necessary due to delays in developing their responses given the proposed scope of products along with the extent of information to be gathered. HI commented more time is needed for the pump industry to review and provide comment relating to the testing of submersible motors. DOE has reviewed the requests and is extending the comment period to allow additional time for interested parties to submit comments. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2021, and a 60-day comment period was provided from the date of publication. In light of the submitted requests, DOE believes that additional time is warranted, and that extending the comment period until the end of the month of February is sufficient. Therefore, DOE is extending the comment period until February 28, 2022. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on January 28, 2022, by Kelly J. Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2022. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2022–02281 Filed 2–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 1 The parenthetical reference provides a reference for information located in DOE’s rulemaking docket. (Docket No. EERE–2020–BT–TP–0011, which is maintained at www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011). The references are arranged as follows: (Commenter name, comment docket ID number, page of that document). PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 6437 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 27 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0943; Special Conditions No. 27–21–01–SC] Special Conditions: Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Pressure Refueling Provisions Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 24 (Friday, February 4, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6436-6437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02281]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 429 and 431

[EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011]
RIN 1904-AE62


Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Electric Motors; 
Extension of Comment Period

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (``NOPR'') on potential 
amendments to its test procedure for electric motors. The NOPR provided 
an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information 
on the proposal by February 15, 2022. DOE received requests from the 
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (``NEMA'') and the 
Hydraulic Institute (``HI'') on January 25, 2022, and January 26, 2022, 
respectively, asking DOE to extend the public comment period for 30 
additional days. DOE has reviewed these requests and is granting an 
extension of the public comment period to allow public comments to be 
submitted until February 28, 2022.

DATES: The comment period for the NOPR published on December 17, 2021 
(86 FR 71710), is extended. DOE will accept comments, data, and 
information regarding this request for information (RFI) received no 
later than February 28, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons 
may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011, 
by any of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Email: [email protected]. Include the docket 
number EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011 or regulatory information number (``RIN'') 
1904-AE62 in the subject line of the message.
    No telefacsimiles (``faxes'') will be accepted.
    Although DOE has routinely accepted public comment submissions 
through a variety of mechanisms, including postal mail and hand 
delivery/courier, the Department has found it necessary to make 
temporary modifications to the comment submission process in light of 
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. DOE is currently suspending receipt of 
public comments via postal mail and hand delivery/courier. If a 
commenter finds that this change poses an undue hardship, please 
contact Appliance Standards Program staff at (202) 586-1445 to discuss 
the need for alternative arrangements. Once the COVID-19 pandemic 
health emergency is resolved, DOE anticipates resuming all of its 
regular options for public comment submission, including postal mail 
and hand delivery/courier.
    Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, public 
meeting attendee lists and transcripts (if a public meeting is held), 
comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for 
review at www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed 
in the 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 www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011. The docket web page contains 
instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, 
in the docket.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Mr. Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building

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Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9870. Email: 
[email protected].
    Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
Telephone: (202) 586-8145. Email: [email protected].
    For further information on how to submit a comment or review other 
public comments and the docket contact the Appliance and Equipment 
Standards Program staff at (202) 287-1445 or by email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 17, 2021, DOE published a NOPR 
proposing to amend the existing scope of the DOE test procedures for 
electric motors consistent with related industry changes for 
nomenclature and test procedure developments (i.e., for air-over 
electric motors, submersible electric motors, electric motors greater 
than 500 horsepower, electric motors considered small, inverter-only 
electric motors, and synchronous electric motors); add test procedures, 
metric, and supporting definitions for additional electric motors 
covered under the proposed scope; and update references to industry 
standards to reference current versions. (86 FR 71710) Furthermore, DOE 
proposed to adopt industry provisions related to the prescribed test 
conditions to further ensure the comparability of testing. In addition, 
DOE proposed to update certain testing instructions to reduce 
manufacturer burden. Further, DOE proposed to amend the provisions 
pertaining to certification testing and determination of represented 
values for electric motors other than dedicated-purpose pool pump 
motors, apply these provisions to the additional electric motors 
proposed for inclusion in the scope of the test procedure, and to move 
both provisions consistent with the location of other certification 
requirements for other covered products and equipment. Finally, DOE 
proposed to add provisions pertaining to certification testing and 
determination of represented values for dedicated-purpose pool pump 
motors. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on these 
proposals.
    Interested parties in the matter, NEMA (on January 25, 2022) and 
the Hydraulic Institute (on January 26, 2022) requested an extension of 
the public comment period for 30 additional days (NEMA, No. 9 at p. 1; 
HI, No. 11 at p.1).\1\ NEMA commented that the extension is necessary 
due to delays in developing their responses given the proposed scope of 
products along with the extent of information to be gathered. HI 
commented more time is needed for the pump industry to review and 
provide comment relating to the testing of submersible motors.
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    \1\ The parenthetical reference provides a reference for 
information located in DOE's rulemaking docket. (Docket No. EERE-
2020-BT-TP-0011, which is maintained at www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2020-BT-TP-0011). The references are arranged 
as follows: (Commenter name, comment docket ID number, page of that 
document).
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    DOE has reviewed the requests and is extending the comment period 
to allow additional time for interested parties to submit comments. The 
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on December 17, 
2021, and a 60-day comment period was provided from the date of 
publication. In light of the submitted requests, DOE believes that 
additional time is warranted, and that extending the comment period 
until the end of the month of February is sufficient. Therefore, DOE is 
extending the comment period until February 28, 2022.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on January 28, 
2022, by Kelly J. Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, pursuant to delegated 
authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original 
signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes 
only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal 
Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been 
authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for 
publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This 
administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this 
document upon publication in the Federal Register.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2022.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2022-02281 Filed 2-3-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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