Department of Energy June 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee
This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Status Report
The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a revision of a currently approved collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the revision of the currently approved collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the reduced burden pertaining to the approved collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to further enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (d) ways to further minimize the burden regarding the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Freeport-McMoRan Energy LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas Produced From Domestic Natural Gas Resources to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries for a 30-Year Period
The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application) filed on February 22, 2013, by Freeport-McMoRan Energy LLC (FME), requesting long-term, multi-contract authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from domestic sources in an amount up to 24 million metric tons per year (mtpa), which FME states is equivalent to approximately 1,176 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/y) of natural gas, or 3.2 Bcf per day (Bcf/d).\1\ FME seeks authorization to export the LNG for a 30-year term from the proposed Main Pass Energy HubTM Deepwater Port (MPEHTM Port), to be located in federal waters in Main Pass Block 299, 16 miles offshore of Louisiana. In the portion of FME's Application subject to this Notice, FME requests authorization to export LNG to any country with which the United States does not have a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (non-FTA countries) with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. FME requests that this authorization commence on the earlier of the date of first export or 10 years from the date the authorization is granted. FME requests this authorization both on its behalf and as agent for other parties who hold title to the LNG at the time of export. The Application was filed under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), 15 U.S.C. 717b.
DOE Participation in Development of the International Energy Conservation Code
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) participates in the process administered by the International Code Council (ICC) to develop the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). DOE's participation in this process was outlined in a previous Federal Register notice published on April 19, 2013. As a participant in the IECC development process, DOE intends to submit public comments on actions taken on DOE's code change proposals and technical analysis at the ICC Committee Action Hearings held in Dallas, Texas in April 2013. DOE is requesting stakeholder feedback on its draft public comments prior to submission to the ICC. This notice outlines the process by which DOE will seek stakeholder feedback and submit public comments to the ICC.
Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering amending its energy conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines. To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a Framework document that details the analytical approach and preliminary scope of the rulemaking, and identifies several issues on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comments. DOE will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on its planned analytical approach and issues it will address in this rulemaking proceeding. DOE welcomes written comments and relevant data from the public on any subject within the scope of this rulemaking.
Re-Opening of the Public Comment Period for the Draft Uranium Leasing Program Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is re-opening the public comment period for the Draft Uranium Leasing Program Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft ULP PEIS, DOE/EIS-0472D), made available for public comment on March 15, 2013. The public comment period will now end on July 1, 2013.
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