# Semiannual Regulatory Agenda > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2015-30619 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** December 15, 2015 - **Citation:** 80 FR 77956 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X 48 CFR Ch. 9 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semiannual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), including its Regulatory Plan (Plan), pursuant to Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agenda is a government-wide compilation of upcoming and ongoing regulatory activity, including a brief description of each rulemaking and a timetable for action. The Agenda also includes a list of regulatory actions completed since publication of the last Agenda. The Department of Energy's portion of the Agenda includes regulatory actions called for by statute, including amendments contained in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, and programmatic needs of DOE offices. The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Agenda and providing users the ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. DOE's entire Fall 2015 Agenda can be accessed online by going to: www.reginfo.gov . Agenda entries reflect the status of activities as of approximately November 30, 2015. Publication in the Federal Register is mandated by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) only for Agenda entries that require either a regulatory flexibility analysis or periodic review under section 610 of that Act. DOE's regulatory flexibility agenda is made up of six rulemakings that will either set energy efficiency standards or establish test procedures for the following products: • Ceiling Fan Light Kits • Ceiling Fans • Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves • Light-Emitting Diode Lamps • Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines The Plan appears in both the online Agenda and the Federal Register and includes the most important of DOE's significant regulatory actions and a Statement of Regulatory and Deregulatory Priorities. Steven P. Croley, General Counsel. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 238 Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines 1904-AD00 239 Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans 1904-AD28 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 240 Test Procedures for Light-Emitting Diode Lamps 1904-AC67 241 Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Ceiling Fan Light Kits 1904-AC87 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No 242 Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves 1904-AD31 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 243 Test Procedure for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines 1904-AD07 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Proposed Rule Stage 238. Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1) Abstract: EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA 2012, requires the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines is technologically feasible and economically justified. If it is determined that it is technologically feasible and economically justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards by August 2017. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Framework Document Availability and Public Meeting 06/04/13 78 FR 33262 Framework Document Extended Comment Period 07/10/13 78 FR 41333 Preliminary Technical Support Document and Public Meeting 08/08/14 79 FR 46379 Preliminary Technical Support Document Comment Period End 10/07/14 NPRM 08/19/15 80 FR 50462 NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/15 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/23/15 80 FR 64370 NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 11/23/15 Final Action 03/00/16 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Cymbalsky, Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-1692, Email: john.cymbalsky@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AD00 239. Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff) Abstract: EPCA authorizes the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for ceiling fans is technically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant energy savings. If these criteria are met, the Secretary may issue amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fans. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/00/15 Final Action 07/00/16 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-1604, Email: lucy.debutts@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AD28 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Final Rule Stage 240. Test Procedures for Light-Emitting Diode Lamps Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6294(a)(6); 42 U.S.C. 6293 Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EISA 2007, requires the Secretary to create test procedures for light emitting diode (LED) lamps that accurately represent the energy consumption of this product. The Secretary will issue new test procedures by December 2015. This rulemaking is supporting the implementation by the Federal Trade Commission of labeling provisions under 42 U.S.C.6294(a)(6). The rulemaking will include methods for determining lumen output, input power, correlated color, temperature, and lifetime. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/09/12 77 FR 21038 NPRM Comment Period End 06/25/12 Supplemental NPRM 06/03/14 79 FR 32019 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 08/04/14 Second Supplemental NPRM 06/26/14 79 FR 36242 Second Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 08/04/14 Third Supplemental NPRM 07/09/15 80 FR 39644 Third Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 08/10/15 Final Action 12/00/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-1604, Email: lucy.debutts@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AC67 241. Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Ceiling Fan Light Kits Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(5) and (6) Abstract: EPCA authorizes the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits is technically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant energy savings. If the criteria are met, the Secretary may issue amended energy conservation standards for these products. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Public Meeting and Availability of Framework Document 03/15/13 78 FR 16443 Framework Document Comment Period End 04/29/13 Correction and Comment Period Extended 05/02/13 78 FR 25626 Comment Period Extended End 06/14/13 Request for Information (RFI) 10/22/13 78 FR 62494 RFI Comment Period End 11/21/13 Notice of Public Meeting; Availability of Preliminary Technical Support Document (Ceiling Fans) 09/29/14 79 FR 58290 Preliminary Technical Support Document (Ceiling Fans) Comment Period End 11/28/14 Notice of Public Meeting Availability of Preliminary Technical Support Document (Ceiling Fan Kits) 10/31/14 79 FR 64712 Preliminary Technical Support Document (Ceiling Fan Kit) Comment Period End 12/30/14 NPRM 08/13/15 80 FR 48623 NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/15 Final Action 07/00/16 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts, Office of Buildings Technologies Program, EE-5B, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: 202 287-1604, Email: lucy.debutts@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AC87 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Long-Term Actions 242. Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6295(m) Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EPACT 2005, requires the Secretary to determine whether amending the statutory energy conservation standards for commercial pre-rinse spray valves is technologically feasible and economically justified. If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards for commercial prerinse spray valves. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Framework Document 09/11/14 79 FR 54213 Framework Document Comment Period End 10/27/14 Framework Document Comment Period Extended 10/21/14 79 FR 62899 Framework Document Comment Period Extended End 11/12/14 NPRM 07/09/15 80 FR 39486 NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/28/15 80 FR 52210 NPRM Extended Comment Period End 09/22/15 Final Action 11/00/16 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email: ashley.armstrong@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AD31 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Completed Actions 243. Test Procedure for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(1) Abstract: EPCA, as amended by EISA 2007, requires the Secretary to review test procedures for refrigerated beverage vending machines and determine if an amended test procedure would more accurately or fully comply with requirements under EPCA. Completed: Reason Date FR Cite Final Action 07/31/15 80 FR 45758 Final Action Effective 08/31/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ashley Armstrong, Phone: 202 586-6590, Email: ashley.armstrong@ee.doe.gov . RIN: 1904-AD07 [FR Doc. 2015-30619 Filed 12-14-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2015-30619. Public record. Not legal advice.