Federal Register
Vol. 73, No. 195
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Vol. 73, No. 195
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
There are 7 announcements in this issue
1. AIR - FR. EPA. Notice of final determination and availability of
final control techniques guidelines. Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV: Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Miscellaneous Metal Products Coatings, Plastic Parts Coatings, Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings, Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, and Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives
final control techniques guidelines. Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV: Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Miscellaneous Metal Products Coatings, Plastic Parts Coatings, Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings, Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, and Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives
2. ALL - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Environmental and Economic Effects of Environmental Conflict Resolution at EPA; EPA ICR No. 2306.01, OMB Control No. 2090-NEW
3. AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Nonconformance Penalties for Heavy-Duty Engines and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Including Light-Duty Trucks (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1285.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0132
4. TOXICS - NM. EPA. Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
5. CLIMATE - NF. DOC/NOAA. Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies
6. CLIMATE - NF. DOC/NOAA. Cooperative Institute To Investigate the Use of Satellite Applications for Regional and Global-Scale Forecast Systems
7. ENERGY - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner and Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Energy Conservation Standards
CODES USED: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.
REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES: AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT - Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1
Subject: AIR - FR. EPA. Notice of final determination and availability of
final control techniques guidelines. Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV: Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Miscellaneous Metal Products Coatings, Plastic Parts Coatings, Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings, Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, and Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58481-58491]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 59
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0411; FRL-8725-9]
RIN 2060-AP01
Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV: Control Techniques
Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Miscellaneous Metal Products
Coatings, Plastic Parts Coatings, Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly
Coatings, Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, and Miscellaneous
Industrial Adhesives
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; Notice of final determination and availability of
final control techniques guidelines.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 183(e)(3)(C) of the Clean Air Act, EPA has
determined that control techniques guidelines will be substantially as
effective as national regulations in reducing emissions of volatile
organic compounds in ozone national ambient air quality standard
nonattainment areas from the following five Group IV product
categories: miscellaneous metal products coatings, plastic parts
coatings, auto and light-duty truck assembly coatings, fiberglass boat
manufacturing materials, and miscellaneous industrial adhesives. Based
on this determination, EPA is issuing control techniques guidelines in
lieu of national regulations for these product categories. These
control techniques guidelines will provide guidance to the States
concerning EPA's recommendations for reasonably available control
technology-level controls for these product categories. EPA further
takes final action to list the five Group IV consumer and commercial
product categories addressed in this notice pursuant to CAA Section
183(e).
DATES: This final action is effective on October 7, 2008.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established the following dockets for these actions:
Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV--Determination to Issue
Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations, Docket No. EPA-
HQ-OAR-2008-0411; Consumer and Commercial Products--Miscellaneous Metal
and Plastic Parts Coatings, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0412; Consumer
and Commercial Products--Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings,
Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0413; Consumer and Commercial Products--
Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-
0415; and Consumer and Commercial Products--Miscellaneous Industrial
Adhesives, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0460. All documents in the docket
are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential
business information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and is publicly available only
in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available
either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is (202)
566-1742.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the Clean
Air Act (CAA) Section 183(e) consumer and commercial products program,
contact Mr. Bruce Moore, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and
Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711,
telephone number: (919) 541-5460, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail
address: moore.bruce@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and control techniques guidelines
(CTG) documents for miscellaneous metal and plastic parts coatings, or
for fiberglass boat manufacturing materials, contact: Ms. Kaye
Whitfield, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,
Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce
Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711,
telephone number: (919) 541-2509, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail
address: whitfield.kaye@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and CTG for auto and light-duty
truck assembly coatings or the revision of the Automobile Topcoat
Protocol, contact: Mr. Dave Salman, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Coatings
and Chemicals Group (E143-01), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711, telephone number: (919) 541-0859, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-
mail address: salman.dave@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and CTG for miscellaneous
industrial adhesives, contact: Ms. Martha Smith, U.S. EPA, Office of
Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs
Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number: (919) 541-2421,
fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail address: smith.martha@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58481-58491]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 59
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0411; FRL-8725-9]
RIN 2060-AP01
Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV: Control Techniques
Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Miscellaneous Metal Products
Coatings, Plastic Parts Coatings, Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly
Coatings, Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, and Miscellaneous
Industrial Adhesives
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; Notice of final determination and availability of
final control techniques guidelines.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 183(e)(3)(C) of the Clean Air Act, EPA has
determined that control techniques guidelines will be substantially as
effective as national regulations in reducing emissions of volatile
organic compounds in ozone national ambient air quality standard
nonattainment areas from the following five Group IV product
categories: miscellaneous metal products coatings, plastic parts
coatings, auto and light-duty truck assembly coatings, fiberglass boat
manufacturing materials, and miscellaneous industrial adhesives. Based
on this determination, EPA is issuing control techniques guidelines in
lieu of national regulations for these product categories. These
control techniques guidelines will provide guidance to the States
concerning EPA's recommendations for reasonably available control
technology-level controls for these product categories. EPA further
takes final action to list the five Group IV consumer and commercial
product categories addressed in this notice pursuant to CAA Section
183(e).
DATES: This final action is effective on October 7, 2008.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established the following dockets for these actions:
Consumer and Commercial Products, Group IV--Determination to Issue
Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations, Docket No. EPA-
HQ-OAR-2008-0411; Consumer and Commercial Products--Miscellaneous Metal
and Plastic Parts Coatings, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0412; Consumer
and Commercial Products--Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings,
Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0413; Consumer and Commercial Products--
Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-
0415; and Consumer and Commercial Products--Miscellaneous Industrial
Adhesives, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0460. All documents in the docket
are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential
business information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and is publicly available only
in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available
either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is (202)
566-1742.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the Clean
Air Act (CAA) Section 183(e) consumer and commercial products program,
contact Mr. Bruce Moore, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and
Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711,
telephone number: (919) 541-5460, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail
address: moore.bruce@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and control techniques guidelines
(CTG) documents for miscellaneous metal and plastic parts coatings, or
for fiberglass boat manufacturing materials, contact: Ms. Kaye
Whitfield, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,
Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce
Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711,
telephone number: (919) 541-2509, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail
address: whitfield.kaye@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and CTG for auto and light-duty
truck assembly coatings or the revision of the Automobile Topcoat
Protocol, contact: Mr. Dave Salman, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Coatings
and Chemicals Group (E143-01), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711, telephone number: (919) 541-0859, fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-
mail address: salman.dave@epa.gov. For further information on technical
issues concerning the determination and CTG for miscellaneous
industrial adhesives, contact: Ms. Martha Smith, U.S. EPA, Office of
Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs
Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number: (919) 541-2421,
fax number: (919) 541-3470, e-mail address: smith.martha@epa.gov.
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: ALL - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Environmental and Economic Effects of Environmental
Conflict Resolution at EPA; EPA ICR No. 2306.01, OMB Control No. 2090-
NEW
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Notices]
[Page 58580-58582]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OGC-2007-0982; FRL-8726-1]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Environmental and Economic Effects of Environmental
Conflict Resolution at EPA; EPA ICR No. 2306.01, OMB Control No. 2090-
NEW
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 8, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OGC-2007-0982 by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: oei.docket@epa.gov.
Fax: (202) 566-9744.
Mail: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection
Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC
20460.
Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection
Agency, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such
deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Hall, 2388A, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: (202) 564-0214; fax number: (202) 501-1715; e-mail
address: hall.william@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 58580-58582]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OGC-2007-0982; FRL-8726-1]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Environmental and Economic Effects of Environmental
Conflict Resolution at EPA; EPA ICR No. 2306.01, OMB Control No. 2090-
NEW
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 8, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OGC-2007-0982 by one of the following methods:
instructions for submitting comments.
Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC
20460.
Agency, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such
deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Hall, 2388A, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: (202) 564-0214; fax number: (202) 501-1715; e-mail
address: hall.william@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Nonconformance Penalties for
Heavy-Duty Engines and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Including Light-Duty Trucks (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1285.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0132
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Notices]
[Page 58582-58583]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0120; FRL-8725-8]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Nonconformance Penalties for
Heavy-Duty Engines and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Including Light-Duty Trucks
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1285.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0132
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an
existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below,
describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated
burden and cost.
DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 6,
2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2005-0120, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov, or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation
Docket, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC
20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer
for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mail Code
6403J, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax
number: 202-343-2804; e-mail address: reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 58582-58583]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0120; FRL-8725-8]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Nonconformance Penalties for
Heavy-Duty Engines and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Including Light-Duty Trucks
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1285.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0132
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an
existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below,
describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated
burden and cost.
DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 6,
2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2005-0120, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov, or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation
Docket, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC
20460, and (2) OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer
for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mail Code
6403J, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-343-9264; fax
number: 202-343-2804; e-mail address: reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: TOXICS - NM. EPA. Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Notices]
[Page 58589-58590]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8725-7]
Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection
Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of
the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be
held October 21-23, 2008 at The Churchill Hotel, Washington, DC. The
CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on
science, regulations, and other issues relating to children's
environmental health.
DATES: The CHPAC will meet on Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday, October
22, and Thursday, October 23, 2008 at The Churchill Hotel.
ADDRESSES: The Churchill Hotel, 1914 Connecticut Ave NW., Washington DC
20009, Suite 275.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Child and Aging
Health Protection Division, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564-2189, hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov.
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8725-7]
Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection
Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of
the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be
held October 21-23, 2008 at The Churchill Hotel, Washington, DC. The
CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on
science, regulations, and other issues relating to children's
environmental health.
DATES: The CHPAC will meet on Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday, October
22, and Thursday, October 23, 2008 at The Churchill Hotel.
ADDRESSES: The Churchill Hotel, 1914 Connecticut Ave NW., Washington DC
20009, Suite 275.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Child and Aging
Health Protection Division, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564-2189, hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: CLIMATE - NF. DOC/NOAA. Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Notices]
[Page 58560-58563]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 0809261277-81278-01 I.D. GF001]
Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies
AGENCY: National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service
Program Office (NESDISPO), National Environmental Satellite Data and
Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of funding availability.
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SUMMARY: NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data and Information
Services (NESDIS) invites applications for a Cooperative Institute (CI)
that will focus on (1) Climate and satellite research and applications,
(2) climate and satellite observations and monitoring, and (3) climate
research and modeling. Through this competition, NOAA intends to
establish competitively a new CI according to the policy and procedures
described in NOAA Administrative Order 216?107 and the Cooperative
Institute Interim Handbook both available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/
ci. The proposed CI should be composed of two or more member
institutions (e.g., multiple universities). At least one research
institution should be in Maryland, Washington DC or the adjacent states
(Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia). At least two
research institutions should be in North Carolina or the adjacent
states (Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia), with a
presence in Asheville, North Carolina. NOAA has identified three
research themes that will address specific needs within the NOAA
Mission Support Satellite Service program and the NOAA Climate Goal
that would benefit from collaborations with the CI. The CI should
possess outstanding capabilities to work in the three research themes
summarized below, as well as possess the capability to conduct outreach
and education activities in support of these research themes. I.
Climate and Satellite Research and Applications: Research conducted
under this theme is associated with the development of new and
innovative uses of non-NOAA satellite assets that can ultimately be
transitioned into NOAA operations to support climate information needs.
This theme also includes performing research and development aimed at
improving the utilization of long time series of satellite measurements
that will offer NOAA scientists a homogeneous record of satellite
radiances. II. Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring:
Research conducted under this theme involves (1) Designing indices and
applications that incorporate satellite observations to detect, monitor
and investigate climatic changes and their impacts on coastal and open
ocean ecosystems, (2) identifying and meeting the satellite climate
needs of a wide variety of users, including research, business and
industry, and government and private sector users, and (3) contributing
significantly to climate reanalysis projects when satellite data is a
key input. III. Climate Research and Modeling: Research conducted under
this theme is focused on improving climate forecasts on mesoscale,
regional and global scales when satellite data is a key input, and
developing regional ecosystem models that can incorporate satellite
observations to predict the impact of climate change on these
ecosystems, particularly those located in the Mid-Atlantic region. The
CI is also expected to play a significant role in National Centers for
Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Test Bed projects when
satellite data is a key input. This announcement provides requirements
for the proposed CI and includes details for the technical program,
evaluation criteria, and competitive selection procedures. Applicants
should review the NOAA CI Policy and CI Interim Handbook (both
available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) prior to preparing a proposal
for this announcement.
DATES: Proposals must be received by NESDIS no later than January 5,
2009 5 p.m., E.T. Proposals submitted after that date will not be
considered.
ADDRESSES: The standard application package is available at http://
www.grants.gov. For applicants without Internet access, an application
package may be received by contacting Ingrid Guch, NOAA/NESDIS, 5200
Auth Road, Room 701, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply online through the Grants.gov website.
Paper submissons are only acceptable only if internet access is not
available. Grants.gov requires applicants to register with the system
prior to submitting an application. This registration process can take
several weeks, involving multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient
time for this process, you should register as soon as you decide that
you intend to apply, even if you are not yet ready to submit your
proposal. If an applicant has problems
downloading the application package from Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov
Customer Support at (800)518-4726 or support@grants.gov. For non-
Windows computer systems, please see http://www.grants.gov/MacSupport
for information on how to download and submit an application through
Grants.gov. If a hard copy application is submitted, please include an
original of two unbound copies of the proposal. Paper submissions
should be submitted to Mrs. Guch at the above-listed address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the Federal Funding
Opportunity announcement and/or application package, please access
grants.gov; the NOAA Cooperative Institute Web site (http://
www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) or contact Ingrid Guch, NOAA/NESDIS; 5200 Auth
Road, Room 701; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, or by phone at (301) 763-
8282 ext. 152, or fax to (301) 763-8108, or via internet at
ingrid.guch@noaa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 0809261277-81278-01 I.D. GF001]
Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies
AGENCY: National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service
Program Office (NESDISPO), National Environmental Satellite Data and
Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of funding availability.
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SUMMARY: NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data and Information
Services (NESDIS) invites applications for a Cooperative Institute (CI)
that will focus on (1) Climate and satellite research and applications,
(2) climate and satellite observations and monitoring, and (3) climate
research and modeling. Through this competition, NOAA intends to
establish competitively a new CI according to the policy and procedures
described in NOAA Administrative Order 216?107 and the Cooperative
Institute Interim Handbook both available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/
ci. The proposed CI should be composed of two or more member
institutions (e.g., multiple universities). At least one research
institution should be in Maryland, Washington DC or the adjacent states
(Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia). At least two
research institutions should be in North Carolina or the adjacent
states (Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia), with a
presence in Asheville, North Carolina. NOAA has identified three
research themes that will address specific needs within the NOAA
Mission Support Satellite Service program and the NOAA Climate Goal
that would benefit from collaborations with the CI. The CI should
possess outstanding capabilities to work in the three research themes
summarized below, as well as possess the capability to conduct outreach
and education activities in support of these research themes. I.
Climate and Satellite Research and Applications: Research conducted
under this theme is associated with the development of new and
innovative uses of non-NOAA satellite assets that can ultimately be
transitioned into NOAA operations to support climate information needs.
This theme also includes performing research and development aimed at
improving the utilization of long time series of satellite measurements
that will offer NOAA scientists a homogeneous record of satellite
radiances. II. Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring:
Research conducted under this theme involves (1) Designing indices and
applications that incorporate satellite observations to detect, monitor
and investigate climatic changes and their impacts on coastal and open
ocean ecosystems, (2) identifying and meeting the satellite climate
needs of a wide variety of users, including research, business and
industry, and government and private sector users, and (3) contributing
significantly to climate reanalysis projects when satellite data is a
key input. III. Climate Research and Modeling: Research conducted under
this theme is focused on improving climate forecasts on mesoscale,
regional and global scales when satellite data is a key input, and
developing regional ecosystem models that can incorporate satellite
observations to predict the impact of climate change on these
ecosystems, particularly those located in the Mid-Atlantic region. The
CI is also expected to play a significant role in National Centers for
Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Test Bed projects when
satellite data is a key input. This announcement provides requirements
for the proposed CI and includes details for the technical program,
evaluation criteria, and competitive selection procedures. Applicants
should review the NOAA CI Policy and CI Interim Handbook (both
available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) prior to preparing a proposal
for this announcement.
DATES: Proposals must be received by NESDIS no later than January 5,
2009 5 p.m., E.T. Proposals submitted after that date will not be
considered.
ADDRESSES: The standard application package is available at http://
www.grants.gov. For applicants without Internet access, an application
package may be received by contacting Ingrid Guch, NOAA/NESDIS, 5200
Auth Road, Room 701, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply online through the Grants.gov website.
Paper submissons are only acceptable only if internet access is not
available. Grants.gov requires applicants to register with the system
prior to submitting an application. This registration process can take
several weeks, involving multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient
time for this process, you should register as soon as you decide that
you intend to apply, even if you are not yet ready to submit your
proposal. If an applicant has problems
downloading the application package from Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov
Customer Support at (800)518-4726 or support@grants.gov. For non-
Windows computer systems, please see http://www.grants.gov/MacSupport
for information on how to download and submit an application through
Grants.gov. If a hard copy application is submitted, please include an
original of two unbound copies of the proposal. Paper submissions
should be submitted to Mrs. Guch at the above-listed address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the Federal Funding
Opportunity announcement and/or application package, please access
grants.gov; the NOAA Cooperative Institute Web site (http://
www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) or contact Ingrid Guch, NOAA/NESDIS; 5200 Auth
Road, Room 701; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, or by phone at (301) 763-
8282 ext. 152, or fax to (301) 763-8108, or via internet at
ingrid.guch@noaa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: CLIMATE - NF. DOC/NOAA. Cooperative Institute To Investigate the Use of Satellite Applications for Regional and Global-Scale Forecast Systems
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Notices]
[Page 58563-58566]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
[Docket No. 0809181228-81232-01; I.D. GF001]
Cooperative Institute To Investigate the Use of Satellite
Applications for Regional and Global-Scale Forecast Systems
AGENCY: OAR Cooperative Institutes Program Office (CIPO), Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of funding availability.
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SUMMARY: NOAA Office of Oceans and Atmospheric Research (OAR) invites
applications for a Cooperative Institute (CI) that will collaborate
with NOAA scientists to improve weather forecast and warning accuracy;
contribute to improvements in water resource forecasting capabilities;
provide integrated weather information to meet future aviation and
surface transportation needs; advance satellite sensor technology;
develop high-performance computing, visualization, and scientific
workstation technologies; and enhance environmental literacy to improve
understanding. The CI would also conduct research needed to develop
multiscale (global to local) data assimilation techniques with a strong
satellite data emphasis, and provide the scientific expertise and the
necessary computing infrastructure to help NOAA move forward on these
issues. Through this competition, NOAA intends to establish
competitively a new CI according to the policy and procedures described
in NOAA Administrative Order 216-107 and the Cooperative Institute
Interim Handbook both available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ ci/. The
proposed CI should be within daily commuting distance of NOAA
facilities in Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado. NOAA has identified
five research themes that will address identified needs within the NOAA
Weather and Water Goal that would benefit from collaborations with the
CI.
I. Satellite algorithm development, training and education.
Research conducted under this theme is associated with development of
satellite-based algorithms for weather forecasting, with emphasis on
regional and mesoscale meteorological phenomenon. This work includes
applications of basic satellite products such as feature track winds,
thermodynamic retrievals, sea surface temperature, etc., in combination
with model analyses and forecasts, as well as in situ and other remote
sensing observations. Applications can be for current or future
satellites. Also under this theme, satellite and related training
material will be developed and delivered to a wide variety of users,
with emphasis on operational forecasters. A variety of techniques can
be used, including distance learning methods, Web-based demonstration
projects and instructor-led training.
II. Regional to Global Scale Modeling Systems. Research conducted
under this theme is associated with the improvement of weather/climate
models (minutes to months) that simulate and predict changes in the
Earth system. Topics include atmospheric and ocean dynamics, radiative
forcing, clouds and moist convection, land surface modeling, hydrology,
and coupled modeling of the earth system.
III. Data Assimilation. Research conducted under this theme will
develop and improve techniques to assimilate environmental
observations, including satellite, terrestrial, oceanic, and biological
observations, to produce the best estimate of the environmental state
at the time of the observations for use in analysis, modeling, and
prediction activities associated with weather/climate predications
(minutes to months) and analysis.
IV. Climate-Weather Processes. Research conducted under this theme
will focus on using numerical models and environmental data, including
satellite observations, to understand processes that are important to
creating environmental changes on weather and
short-term climate timescales (minutes to months) and the two-way
interactions between weather systems and regional climate.
V. Data Distribution. Research conducted under this theme will
focus on identifying effective and efficient methods of quickly
distributing and displaying very large sets of environmental and model
data using data networks, using web map services, data compression
algorithms, and other techniques.
This announcement provides requirements for the proposed CI and
includes details for the technical program, evaluation criteria, and
competitive selection procedures. Applicants should review CI Interim
Handbook (available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) prior to preparing a
proposal for this announcement.
DATES: Proposals must be received by OAR no later than January 5, 2009
5 p.m., E.T. Proposals submitted after that date will not be
considered.
ADDRESSES: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online through
the Grants.Gov Web site http://www.grants.gov. Paper submissions are
acceptable only if internet access is not available. Grants.gov
requires applicants to register with the system prior to submitting an
application. This registration process can take several weeks,
involving multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient time for this
process, you should register as soon as you decide that you intend to
apply, even if you are not yet ready to submit your proposal. If an
applicant has problems downloading the application package from
Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at (800)518-4726 or
support@grants.gov. For non-Windows computer systems, please see http:/
/www.grants.gov/MacSupport for information on how to download and
submit an application through Grants.gov. If a hard copy application is
submitted, the original and two unbound copies of the proposal should
be included. Paper submissions should be sent to: Mr. Philip L.
Hoffman, 1315 East West Highway, Room 11308, Silver Spring, Maryland
20910; telephone (301) 734-1096. No e-mail or facsimile proposal
submissions will be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the Federal Funding
Opportunity announcement and/or an application package, please access
Grants.gov, the NOAA Cooperative Institute Web site (www.nrc.noaa.gov/
ci) or contact Mr. Philip L. Hoffman, 1315 East West Highway, Room
11308, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 734-1096; e-mail:
Philip.Hoffman@noaa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 58563-58566]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
[Docket No. 0809181228-81232-01; I.D. GF001]
Cooperative Institute To Investigate the Use of Satellite
Applications for Regional and Global-Scale Forecast Systems
AGENCY: OAR Cooperative Institutes Program Office (CIPO), Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of funding availability.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: NOAA Office of Oceans and Atmospheric Research (OAR) invites
applications for a Cooperative Institute (CI) that will collaborate
with NOAA scientists to improve weather forecast and warning accuracy;
contribute to improvements in water resource forecasting capabilities;
provide integrated weather information to meet future aviation and
surface transportation needs; advance satellite sensor technology;
develop high-performance computing, visualization, and scientific
workstation technologies; and enhance environmental literacy to improve
understanding. The CI would also conduct research needed to develop
multiscale (global to local) data assimilation techniques with a strong
satellite data emphasis, and provide the scientific expertise and the
necessary computing infrastructure to help NOAA move forward on these
issues. Through this competition, NOAA intends to establish
competitively a new CI according to the policy and procedures described
in NOAA Administrative Order 216-107 and the Cooperative Institute
Interim Handbook both available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ ci/. The
proposed CI should be within daily commuting distance of NOAA
facilities in Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado. NOAA has identified
five research themes that will address identified needs within the NOAA
Weather and Water Goal that would benefit from collaborations with the
CI.
I. Satellite algorithm development, training and education.
Research conducted under this theme is associated with development of
satellite-based algorithms for weather forecasting, with emphasis on
regional and mesoscale meteorological phenomenon. This work includes
applications of basic satellite products such as feature track winds,
thermodynamic retrievals, sea surface temperature, etc., in combination
with model analyses and forecasts, as well as in situ and other remote
sensing observations. Applications can be for current or future
satellites. Also under this theme, satellite and related training
material will be developed and delivered to a wide variety of users,
with emphasis on operational forecasters. A variety of techniques can
be used, including distance learning methods, Web-based demonstration
projects and instructor-led training.
II. Regional to Global Scale Modeling Systems. Research conducted
under this theme is associated with the improvement of weather/climate
models (minutes to months) that simulate and predict changes in the
Earth system. Topics include atmospheric and ocean dynamics, radiative
forcing, clouds and moist convection, land surface modeling, hydrology,
and coupled modeling of the earth system.
III. Data Assimilation. Research conducted under this theme will
develop and improve techniques to assimilate environmental
observations, including satellite, terrestrial, oceanic, and biological
observations, to produce the best estimate of the environmental state
at the time of the observations for use in analysis, modeling, and
prediction activities associated with weather/climate predications
(minutes to months) and analysis.
IV. Climate-Weather Processes. Research conducted under this theme
will focus on using numerical models and environmental data, including
satellite observations, to understand processes that are important to
creating environmental changes on weather and
short-term climate timescales (minutes to months) and the two-way
interactions between weather systems and regional climate.
V. Data Distribution. Research conducted under this theme will
focus on identifying effective and efficient methods of quickly
distributing and displaying very large sets of environmental and model
data using data networks, using web map services, data compression
algorithms, and other techniques.
This announcement provides requirements for the proposed CI and
includes details for the technical program, evaluation criteria, and
competitive selection procedures. Applicants should review CI Interim
Handbook (available at http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci) prior to preparing a
proposal for this announcement.
DATES: Proposals must be received by OAR no later than January 5, 2009
5 p.m., E.T. Proposals submitted after that date will not be
considered.
ADDRESSES: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online through
the Grants.Gov Web site http://www.grants.gov. Paper submissions are
acceptable only if internet access is not available. Grants.gov
requires applicants to register with the system prior to submitting an
application. This registration process can take several weeks,
involving multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient time for this
process, you should register as soon as you decide that you intend to
apply, even if you are not yet ready to submit your proposal. If an
applicant has problems downloading the application package from
Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at (800)518-4726 or
support@grants.gov. For non-Windows computer systems, please see http:/
/www.grants.gov/MacSupport for information on how to download and
submit an application through Grants.gov. If a hard copy application is
submitted, the original and two unbound copies of the proposal should
be included. Paper submissions should be sent to: Mr. Philip L.
Hoffman, 1315 East West Highway, Room 11308, Silver Spring, Maryland
20910; telephone (301) 734-1096. No e-mail or facsimile proposal
submissions will be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the Federal Funding
Opportunity announcement and/or an application package, please access
Grants.gov, the NOAA Cooperative Institute Web site (www.nrc.noaa.gov/
ci) or contact Mr. Philip L. Hoffman, 1315 East West Highway, Room
11308, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 734-1096; e-mail:
Philip.Hoffman@noaa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: ENERGY - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner and Packaged Terminal Heat
Pump Energy Conservation Standards
[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58771-58830]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket Number: EERE-2007-BT-STD-0012]
RIN 1904-AB44
Energy Conservation Program for Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner and Packaged Terminal Heat
Pump Energy Conservation Standards
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that its
adoption of amended energy conservation standards for commercial
standard size packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) and packaged
terminal heat pumps (PTHPs), at efficiency levels more stringent than
those in American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)/Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA) Standard 90.1-1999, is supported by clear and
convincing evidence that such standards would result in significant
additional conservation of energy and are technologically feasible and
economically justified. On this basis, DOE is today amending the
existing energy conservation standards for these types of equipment. In
addition, DOE has determined that its adoption of amended energy
conservation standards more stringent than the efficiency levels
specified by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 for non-standard size PTACs and
PTHPs is not supported by clear and convincing evidence, thus, DOE is
adopting the efficiency levels in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 for non-
standard size PTACs and PTHPs in today's final rule.
DATES: The effective date of this rule is November 6, 2008. The
standards established in today's final rule will be applicable starting
October 8, 2012 for standard size PTACs and PTHPs. The standards
established in today's final rule will be applicable starting October
7, 2010 for non-standard size PTACs and PTHPs.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents, the
technical support document, transcripts of the public meetings in this
proceeding, or comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza,
SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For more
information about visiting the Resource Room, please call Ms. Brenda
Edwards at (202) 586-2945. (Note: DOE's Freedom of Information Reading
Room no longer houses rulemaking materials.) You may also obtain copies
of the final rule notice in this proceeding, related documents (e.g.,
the notice of proposed rulemaking and technical support document DOE
used to reassess whether to adopt certain efficiency levels in ASHRAE
Standard 90.1), draft analyses, public meeting materials, and related
test procedure documents from the Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy's Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
appliance_standards/commercial/packaged_ac_hp.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wes Anderson, Project Manager, Energy
Conservation Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and
Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps, U.S. Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Phone: (202)
586-7335. E-mail: Wes.Anderson@ee.doe.gov.
Francine Pinto, Esq., or Michael Kido, Esq., U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail:
Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov or Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58771-58830]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket Number: EERE-2007-BT-STD-0012]
RIN 1904-AB44
Energy Conservation Program for Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner and Packaged Terminal Heat
Pump Energy Conservation Standards
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that its
adoption of amended energy conservation standards for commercial
standard size packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) and packaged
terminal heat pumps (PTHPs), at efficiency levels more stringent than
those in American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)/Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA) Standard 90.1-1999, is supported by clear and
convincing evidence that such standards would result in significant
additional conservation of energy and are technologically feasible and
economically justified. On this basis, DOE is today amending the
existing energy conservation standards for these types of equipment. In
addition, DOE has determined that its adoption of amended energy
conservation standards more stringent than the efficiency levels
specified by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 for non-standard size PTACs and
PTHPs is not supported by clear and convincing evidence, thus, DOE is
adopting the efficiency levels in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 for non-
standard size PTACs and PTHPs in today's final rule.
DATES: The effective date of this rule is November 6, 2008. The
standards established in today's final rule will be applicable starting
October 8, 2012 for standard size PTACs and PTHPs. The standards
established in today's final rule will be applicable starting October
7, 2010 for non-standard size PTACs and PTHPs.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents, the
technical support document, transcripts of the public meetings in this
proceeding, or comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza,
SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For more
information about visiting the Resource Room, please call Ms. Brenda
Edwards at (202) 586-2945. (Note: DOE's Freedom of Information Reading
Room no longer houses rulemaking materials.) You may also obtain copies
of the final rule notice in this proceeding, related documents (e.g.,
the notice of proposed rulemaking and technical support document DOE
used to reassess whether to adopt certain efficiency levels in ASHRAE
Standard 90.1), draft analyses, public meeting materials, and related
test procedure documents from the Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy's Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
appliance_standards/commercial/packaged_ac_hp.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wes Anderson, Project Manager, Energy
Conservation Standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and
Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps, U.S. Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Phone: (202)
586-7335. E-mail: Wes.Anderson@ee.doe.gov.
Francine Pinto, Esq., or Michael Kido, Esq., U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail:
Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov or Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
