Proposed Rule2021-23251
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers, Webinar and Availability of the Preliminary Technical Support Document
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Published
October 29, 2021
Effective
September 29, 2021
Issuing agencies
Energy Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is extending the public comment period for the preliminary analysis regarding proposals to amend the energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers. DOE published the notification of a webinar and availability of preliminary technical support document in the Federal Register on September 29, 2021, establishing a 75-day public comment period ending December 13, 2021. On October 11, 2021, DOE received a comment requesting extension of the comment period by an additional 64 days to February 15, 2022. DOE is extending the public comment period for submitting comments and data on the preliminary analysis documents by an additional 45 days, to January 27, 2022, for a total of a 120-day comment period.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 207 (Friday, October 29, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59889-59890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23251]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014]
RIN 1904-AD98
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for
Residential Clothes Washers, Webinar and Availability of the
Preliminary Technical Support Document
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') is extending the
public comment period for the preliminary analysis regarding proposals
to amend the energy conservation standards for residential clothes
washers. DOE published the notification of a webinar and availability
of preliminary technical support document in the Federal Register on
September 29, 2021, establishing a 75-day public comment period ending
December 13, 2021. On October 11, 2021, DOE received a comment
requesting extension of the comment period by an additional 64 days to
February 15, 2022. DOE is extending the public comment period for
submitting comments and data on the preliminary analysis documents by
an additional 45 days, to January 27, 2022, for a total of a 120-day
comment period.
DATES: The comment period for the preliminary analysis published on
September 29, 2021 (86 FR 53886), is extended. DOE will accept
comments, data, and information regarding this preliminary analysis no
later than January 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons
may submit comments by email to the following address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2764484954524a4255644b48534f42547046544f425515171610747363171716136742420943484209404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="65260a0b161008001726090a110d00163204160d001757555452363121555554512500004b010a004b020a13">[email protected]</span></a>. Include the docket number
EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014 and/or RIN number 1904-AD98 in the subject line
of the message. Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft
Word, PDF, or ASCII file format, and avoid the use of special
characters or any form of encryption.
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 corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. DOE is currently
accepting only electronic submissions at this time. 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.
No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted.
Docket: The docket for this activity, which includes Federal
Register notices, comments, and other supporting documents/materials,
is available for review at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. All documents in the
docket are listed in the <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014">www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014</a>. The docket web page contains instructions on how
to access all documents, including public comments in the docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-0371. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#531223233f3a323d30360027323d373221372002263620273a3c3d201336367d373c367d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96d7e6e6fafff7f8f5f3c5e2f7f8f2f7e4f2e5c7e3f3e5e2fff9f8e5d6f3f3b8f2f9f3b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>.
Ms. Kathryn McIntosh, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the
General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2002. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ad1fbeef2e8e3f4d7f9d3f4eef5e9f2daf2ebb4fef5ffb4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5fed4c1ddc7ccdbf8d6fcdbc1dac6ddf5ddc49bd1dad09bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>.
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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f5e6f6f73767e717c7a4c6b7e717b7e6d7b6c4e6a7a6c6b7670716c5f7a7a317b707a31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="74350404181d151a17112700151a101506100725011107001d1b1a073411115a101b115a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 29, 2021, DOE published the
notification of a webinar and availability of preliminary technical
support document in the Federal Register soliciting public comment on
its proposed amendments to the energy conservation standards for
residential clothes washers. 86 FR 53886. Comments were originally due
on December 13, 2021. On October 11, 2021, DOE received a comment from
the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers to extend the comment
period by an additional 64 days to February 15, 2022.\1\
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\1\ DOE has posted this comment to the docket at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov/comment/EERE-2016-BT-TP-0011-0020">www.regulations.gov/comment/EERE-2016-BT-TP-0011-0020</a>.
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DOE has reviewed the request and considered the benefit to
stakeholders in providing additional time to review the preliminary
analysis and gather information/data that DOE is seeking. Accordingly,
DOE has determined that an extension of the comment period is
appropriate and is hereby extending the comment period by an additional
45 days to January 27, 2022 for a total of a 120 day comment period.
Signing Authority
This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 19,
2021, by Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
and Acting 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
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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 October 20, 2021.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2021-23251 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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