### 22472 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 73 / Monday, April 16, 2012 / Rules and Regulations

Signed in Washington, DC, on April 5,
2012. William J. Murphy, Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2012–8902 Filed 4–13–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–08–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**10 CFR Part 430**

**[Docket No. EERE–2008–BT–STD–0005]**

**RIN 1904–AB57**

**Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Certain**  **External Power Supplies; Correction**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Final rule; technical amendment.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this correction to its regulations pertaining to the energy conservation standards for certain external power supplies to re-insert a table that had been inadvertently deleted by a technical amendment published on September 19, 2011. Thattable contained the statutorilyprescribed energy conservation standards for all Class A external power supplies to meet.

**DATES :**  This correction is effective April 16, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Victor Petrolati, U.S. Department of

Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–4549. Email: Victor.Petrolati@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of

Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–8145. Email: michael.kido@hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–140) amended section 325(u)(3) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to establish energy conservation standards for all Class A external power supplies. (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) Those standards consisted of minimum efficiency levels that these products must meet during active mode (i.e. when an externalpower supply is in actual use) and noload mode (i.e. when an external power supply is plugged into AC mains but its output is not connected to an electrical load). DOE added these standards to its regulations as part of a final rule thatincorporated a series of statutorilyprescribed changes made by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–140) (Dec. 19, 2007). That final rule was published on March 23, 2009. See 74 FR 12058.

Subsequently, Congress revisited elements of the no-load standards that it had prescribed for Class A external power supplies. On January 4, 2011, Congress enacted Public Law 111–360, which amended section 325(u)(3) of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)) by defining a new term—‘‘security or life safety alarm or surveillance system’’—and excluding those external power supplies used in certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance system components from the no-load mode requirements Congress had previously set. To address this change, DOE issued a technical amendment to codify verbatim in regulation these statutory changes. See 76 FR 57897 (Sept. 19, 2011).

Recently, DOE discovered that the amendatory language used in modifying the regulatory text to account for the January 2011 statutory changes to EPCA resulted in the Office of the Federal Register removing the statutory Class A external power supply standards from the regulations. Today’s document addresses that error by re-inserting these pre-existing statutory standards into the regulations at 10 CFR 430.32(w)(1)(i) where they were located previously. DOE notes that, in spite of this inadvertent removal, the standards have remained in effect by virtue of their continued existence as a statutory requirement. See 42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)(A). Pursuant to authority at 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the DOE finds good cause to waive the requirement for prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this rulemaking because such procedures would be unnecessary. As DOE is merely re-inserting into the Code of Federal Regulations statutory standards already applicable to these products prior notice and an opportunity for public comment would serve no useful purpose. For the same reason, DOE finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effective date and make this rule effective immediately.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, and Small businesses.

Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9,

2012. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

For the reasons set forth in the preamble, DOE corrects 10 CFR part 430 as set forth below:

**PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER**  **PRODUCTS**

■ 1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.

2461 note.

■ 2. Section 430.32 is amended by revising paragraph (w)(1)(i) to read as follows:

**§ 430.32 Energy and water conservation standards and their effective dates.** 

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(w) Class A external power supplies. (1)(i) Except as provided in paragraphs (w)(1)(ii) and (w)(1)(iii) of this section, all Class A external power supplies manufactured on or after July 1, 2008, shall meet the following standards:

Nameplate output Required efficiency (decimal equivalent of a percentage)

**Active Mode**

Less than 1 watt ....................................................................................... 0.5 times the Nameplate output. From 1 watt to not more than 51 watts .................................................... The sum of 0.09 times the Natural Loga rithm of the Nameplate Output and 0.5. Greater than 51 watts ............................................................................... 0.85.


### 22473 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 73 / Monday, April 16, 2012 / Rules and Regulations

Nameplate output Required efficiency (decimal equivalent of a percentage)

**No-Load Mode**

Nameplate output ..................................................................................... Maximum consumption

Not more than 250 watts .......................................................................... 0.5 watts.

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**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2011–1358; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANM–19]** 

**RIN 2120–AA66**

**Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Seattle, WA** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action establishes nine new RNAV routes originating within Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center’s (ARTCC) airspace. The routes extend generally east-west providing connection between the Seattle, WA terminal area and destinations east and southeast of Seattle. This action enhances the navigation routes within the National Airspace System (NAS).

**DATES :**  Effective date 0901 UTC, May 31, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On December 21, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish nine new RNAV routes (76 FR 79137).

Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.

The Rule

The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish nine new high altitude RNAV routes (Q–140, Q–142, Q–144, Q– 146, Q–148, Q–150, Q–152, Q–154 and Q–156) originating in Seattle ARTCC’s airspace. The proposed routes would connect the Seattle terminal area with destinations east and southeast of Seattle. This action enhances en route navigation for users, increases the efficiency of the NAS and expands the use of RNAV in the NAS.

High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority.

This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes RNAV routes to enhance the safe and efficient flow of traffic in the United States.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraphs 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

**PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR**  **TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389.

**§ 71.1 [Amended]**

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes.
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