This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. 

# Proposed Rules Federal Register 

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Vol. 77, No. 167

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**10 CFR Parts 429 and 430**

**[Docket Number EERE–2012–BT–STD– 0027]** 

**RIN 1904–AC81**

**Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Dehumidifiers: Public**  **Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  This document announces that the period for submitting comments on the dehumidifier framework document is extended to October 17,
2012.

**DATES :**  DOE will accept comments, data, and information on the dehumidifier framework received no later than October 17, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Any comments submitted must identify the dehumidifier framework document and provide docket number EERE–2012–BT–STD– 0027. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Email: ResDehumidifier2012 STD0027@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE–2011–BT–STD–0027 and/or RIN 1904–AC81 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.

• Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed original paper copy.

• Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper copy.

Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, please call Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional information.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Requests for additional information may be sent to Mr. Stephen L. Witkowski, 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: 202–586–7463. Email: Stephen.Witkowski@ee.doe.gov.

In the office of the General Counsel, contact Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Room 6A–179, Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: 202–586–7796; Email: Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On August 17, 2012, DOE published a notice of availability of a framework document to consider energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. (77 FR 49739) The notice provided for the submission of comments by September 17, 2012. Commenters stated that the public meeting was scheduled for September 24, 2012, and that the comment period should extend past the public meeting date. DOE has determined that an extension of the public comment period is appropriate for this reason and is hereby extending the comment period. DOE will consider any comments received by October 17, 2012. Further Information on Submitting Comments

Under 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit two copies: One copy of the document including all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination.

Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat submitted information as confidential include (1) A description of the items, (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as confidential within the industry, (3) whether the information is generally known by or available from other sources, (4) whether the information has previously been made available to others without obligation concerning its confidentiality, (5) an explanation of the competitive injury to the submitting person which would result from public disclosure, (6) when such information might lose its confidential character due to the passage of time, and (7) why disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public interest.

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 22,
2012. Steven Chalk, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2012–21171 Filed 8–27–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD** 

**10 CFR Part 1708**

**Procedures for Safety Investigations**

**AGENCY :**  Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is extending the time for comments on its proposed rule, Procedures for Safety Investigations, which published July 27, 2012 in the Federal Register, 77 FR 44174. The comment period expires August 27,
2012.

**DATES :**  Comments are due by 5 p.m. September 26, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit comments to John G. Batherson, Associate General Counsel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. Send comments by facsimile to (202) 208– 6518. Send comments by email to John G. Batherson at JohnB@dnfsb.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  John G. Batherson, Associate General Counsel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004–2901, (202) 694–7018


### 51944 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 28, 2012 / Proposed Rules

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is extending the comment period on the proposed rule, Procedures for Safety Investigations, because it has become aware of information which will best serve the public interest by extending the deadline for submission of comments for consideration by the Board. For this reason, the Board is extending the comment period to September 26, 2012.

Dated: August 22, 2012. Peter S. Winokur,
Chairman.
[FR Doc. 2012–21237 Filed 8–27–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3670–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 25**

**[Docket No. FAA–2012–0699; Notice No. 25– 12–02–SC]** 

**Special Conditions: Airbus, Model A318–112 Airplane (S/N 3238);**  **Certification of Cooktops**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of proposed special conditions.

**SUMMARY :**  This action proposes special conditions for the Airbus Model A318– 112 airplane. This airplane as modified by Fokker Services B.V. will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a cooktop installation. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

**DATES :**  Send your comments on or before October 12, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2012–0699 using any of the following methods:

• Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.

• Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590–0001.

• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

• Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251.

Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change,
to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478), as well as at http:// DocketsInfo.dot.gov/.

Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Dan Jacquet, FAA, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2676; facsimile 425–227–1100; email daniel.jacquet@faa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 
Comments Invited

We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.

We will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background

On January 12, 2010, Fokker Services B.V. applied for a supplemental type certificate for an interior conversion on an Airbus Model A318–112 airplane, serial number 3238. The Airbus ModelA318–112 airplane is a large, transportcategory airplane powered by two CFM56–5B9/P engines, with a basic maximum takeoff weight of 130,071 pounds.

Fokker Services B.V. is requesting certification to convert this Airbus Model A318–112 to a corporate jet, operating for both public and private use (not for hire, not for common carriage). For private use the aircraft will be certified for a maximum of 8 crew and 23 passengers, and the public use occupancy will be a maximum of 8 crew and 19 passengers. The aircraft will be subdivided into an entrance way, executive lounge, two private lounges, and a private bathroom. The entry will include the installation of two wet galleys. One of the galleys will include the installation of two combined cooktop pan units. The addition of a cooktop to this interior conversion can lead to hazards to both occupants and the aircraft. Special consideration is needed to address the safety standards associated with this installation. Type Certification Basis

Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101 Fokker Services B.V. must show that the Airbus Model A318–112 airplane, as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations incorporated by reference in Type Certificate No. A28NM or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change. The regulations incorporated by reference in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the ‘‘original type certification basis.’’ The regulations incorporated by reference in A28NM are 14 CFR part 25, as amended by Amendments 25–1 through 25–56, with reversions to earlier amendments, voluntary compliance to later amendments, special conditions, equivalent safety findings, and exemptions listed in the type certificate data sheet.

If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Airbus Model A318–112 airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of § 21.16.

Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on the same type certificate to incorporate the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would