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standards for dehumidifiers 

manufactured on or after October 1, 

2012. DOE codified the EISA 2007 

standards at 10 CFR 430.32(v)(2). 74 FR 

12058 (Mar. 23, 2009). 

EPCA also requires that, not later than 

6 years after the issuance of a final rule 

establishing or amending a standard, 

DOE publish a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NOPR) proposing new 

standards or a notice of determination 

that the existing standards do not need 

to be amended. (42 U.S.C. 6295(m)(1)) 

II. Test Procedures 

EPCA specifies that the test procedure 

for dehumidifiers must be based on the 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA)’s test criteria used under the 

ENERGY STAR Program in effect on 

August 8, 2005, unless DOE revises the 

test procedures. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(13)) 

Those ENERGY STAR test criteria 

require that American National 

Standards Institute (ANSI)/Association 

of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

(AHAM) Standard DH–1 be used to 

measure capacity in pints of moisture 

removed per day, while Canada’s CAN/ 

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)– 

C749–94 is used to calculate the energy 

factor (EF) in terms of liters of moisture 

removed per kilowatt-hour (kWh). DOE 

codified the test procedure requirements 

from EPCA for dehumidifiers at 10 CFR 

part 430 subpart B, appendix X. 71 FR 

71340 (Dec. 8, 2006). 

EPCA requires that DOE amend the 

test procedures for certain residential 

products, including dehumidifiers, to 

incorporate measures of standby mode 

and off mode energy use, if technically 

feasible. DOE published a NOPR in 

which it proposed to incorporate by 

reference in the test procedures for 

dehumidifiers and other products an 

international test method for measuring 

standby mode and off mode power 

consumption, International 

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 

Standard 62301. 75 FR 75290 (Dec. 2, 

2010). DOE subsequently published a 

Supplemental Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (SNOPR) to propose 

referencing the updated version of IEC 

Standard 62301. 76 FR 58346 (Sept. 20, 

2011). In a second SNOPR, DOE 

proposed in relevant part to measure 

both capacity and EF for dehumidifiers 

according to the current version of 

AHAM Standard DH–1. 77 FR 31444 

(May 25, 2012). 

III. Energy Conservation Standards 

During this rulemaking, DOE will 

determine whether to further amend the 

energy conservation standards for 

residential dehumidifiers. (42 U.S.C. 

6295(cc)). EPCA requires that any new 

or amended energy conservation 

standard be designed to achieve the 

maximum improvement in energy or 

water efficiency that is technologically 

feasible and economically justified. To 

determine whether a standard is 

economically justified, EPCA requires 

that DOE determine whether the 

benefits of the standard exceed its 

burdens by considering, to the greatest 

extent practicable, the following: 

(1) The economic impact of the standard 

on the manufacturers and consumers of the 

affected products; 

(2) The savings in operating costs 

throughout the estimated average life of the 

product compared to any increases in the 

initial cost, or maintenance expense; 

(3) The total projected amount of energy 

and water (if applicable) savings likely to 

result directly from the imposition of the 

standard; 

(4) Any lessening of the utility or the 

performance of the products likely to result 

from the imposition of the standard; 

(5) The impact of any lessening of 

competition, as determined in writing by the 

Attorney General, that is likely to result from 

the imposition of the standard; 

(6) The need for national energy and water 

conservation; and 

(7) Other factors the Secretary considers 

relevant. 

(42 U.S.C. 6295 (o)(2)(B)(i)) 

To begin the required rulemaking 

process, DOE has prepared a framework 

document to explain the issues, 

analyses, and processes that it is 

considering for the development of 

amended energy conservation standards 

for residential dehumidifiers. The 

framework document is available at 

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ 

appliance_standards/residential/ 

dehumidifiers.html. 

Additionally, DOE will hold a public 

meeting to focus on the analyses and 

issues described in the framework 

document. DOE encourages anyone who 

wishes to participate in the public 

meeting to view the framework 

document and to be prepared to discuss 

its contents. Public meeting participants 

need not limit their comments to the 

topics identified in the framework 

document; DOE is also interested in 

receiving views on other relevant issues 

that participants believe would affect 

energy conservation standards for these 

products. DOE welcomes all interested 

parties, regardless of whether they 

participate in the public meeting, to 

submit in writing comments and 

information on matters addressed in the 

framework document and on other 

matters relevant to consideration of 

standards for residential dehumidifiers. 

DOE will conduct the public meeting 

in an informal conference style. A court 

reporter will record the minutes of the 

meeting. The discussion will not 

include proprietary information, costs 

or prices, market shares, or other 

commercial matters regulated by U.S. 

antitrust laws. 

After the public meeting and the 

expiration of the period for submitting 

written statements, DOE will begin 

collecting data, conducting the analyses 

as discussed at the public meeting, and 

reviewing public comments. 

Anyone who wishes to participate in 

the public meeting, receive meeting 

materials, or be added to the DOE 

mailing list to receive future notices and 

information about the rulemaking 

process for residential dehumidifiers 

should contact Ms. Brenda Edwards at 

(202) 586–2945 

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 31, 

2012. 

Kathleen B. Hogan, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy, Energy 

Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 

[FR Doc. 2012–20231 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Parts 43, 91, and 145 

[Docket No. FAA–2006–26408; Notice No. 

12–03] 

RIN 2120–AJ61 

Repair Stations; Extension of 

Comment Period 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM); Extension of comment period. 

SUMMARY: This action extends the 

comment period for an NPRM that was 

published on May 21, 2012. In that 

document, the FAA proposed to update 

and revise the regulations for repair 

stations. This extension is a result of 

formal requests from repair stations and 

industry associations to extend the 

comment period to the proposal. This 

extension is necessary to afford all 

interested parties an opportunity to 

present their views on the proposed 

rulemaking. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before November 19, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 

identified by Docket No. FAA–2006– 

26408 using any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and follow 

the online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 


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• 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 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

• Fax: Fax comments to Docket 

Operations at 202–493–2251. 

Privacy: We will post all comments 

we receive, 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 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: 

James M. Crotty, ARM–205, Office of 

Rulemaking, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, 

telephone (202) 267–9456; email 

James.M.Crotty@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the 

‘‘Additional Information’’ section in the 

NPRM (77 FR 30054) for further 

information on how to comment on the 

proposals in the NPRM and how the 

FAA will handle comments received. 

The ‘‘Additional Information’’ section 

also contains related information about 

the docket, privacy, and the handling of 

proprietary or confidential business 

information. In addition, there is 

information on obtaining copies of 

related rulemaking documents. 

Background 

On May 21, 2012, the FAA issued 

Notice No. 12–03, entitled ‘‘Repair 

Stations’’ (77 FR 30054). Comments to 

that document were to be received on or 

before August 20, 2012. 

By letter dated August 3, 2012, nine 

associations representing a large crosssection of the aviation industry jointly 

requested that the FAA extend the 

comment period for 90 days 

(Aeronautical Repair Station 

Association, Aerospace Industries 

Association, Aircraft Electronics 

Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots 

Association, Airlines for America, 

Helicopter Association International, 

National Air Carrier Association, 

National Air Transportation 

Association, and Regional Airline 

Association). The petitioners stated that 

good cause and need for an extended 

comment period arises from the scope 

and extent of the proposed changes, 

coupled with the effects it will have 

between and among individual 

companies represented by the 

petitioners. Further, the petitioners 

noted that many repair stations are 

small businesses which do not have 

departments or personnel dedicated to 

reviewing regulatory changes. As such, 

they may not be aware of the proposals, 

and the petitioners need more time to 

reach these small businesses and gather 

their input. Finally, the petitioners 

stated that more time is needed to 

consolidate its members’ comments and 

coordinate these comments among the 

group. 

The FAA agrees with the petitioners’ 

request for an extension of the comment 

period. We recognize the NPRM’s 

contents are significant and complex. 

Further, we understand that it is the 

intention of the petitioners to continue 

to canvass their members for comments, 

and to coordinate and consolidate the 

additional comments. 

Absent unusual circumstances, the 

FAA does not anticipate any further 

extension of the comment period for 

this rulemaking. 

Extension of Comment Period 

In accordance with § 11.47(c) of Title 

14, Code of Federal Regulations, the 

FAA has reviewed the joint petition 

made by the nine associations for 

extension of the comment period to 

Notice No. 12–03. These petitioners 

have shown a substantive interest in the 

proposed rule and good cause for the 

extension. The FAA has determined that 

extension of the comment period is 

consistent with the public interest, and 

that good cause exists for taking this 

action. 

Accordingly, the comment period for 

Notice No. 12–03 is extended to 

November 19, 2012. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13, 

2012. 

Brenda D. Courtney, 

Acting Director, Office of Rulemaking. 

[FR Doc. 2012–20277 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration 

29 CFR Part 1926 

[Docket ID–OSHA–2007–0066] 

RIN 1218–AC61 

Cranes and Derricks in Construction: 

Demolition and Underground 

Construction 

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), Labor. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: On August 9, 2010, OSHA 

issued a final standard updating the 

requirements for cranes and derricks 

used in construction work. For most 

construction work, the final rule 

replaced a prior cranes and derricks 

standard. However, the prior standard 

continues to apply to demolition and 

underground construction work. 

Through this proposed rule, OSHA is 

proposing to apply the updated 

requirements to that work. With this 

proposed rule, OSHA also is proposing 

to correct inadvertent errors made to the 

demolition and underground 

construction standards when it issued 

the final rule for cranes and derricks in 

construction. 

DATES: Submit comments to this 

proposed rule, including comments to 

the information-collection (paperwork) 

determination (described under the 

section titled AGENCY 

DETERMINATIONS), hearing requests, 

and other information by September 17, 

2012. All submissions must bear a 

postmark or provide other evidence of 

the submission date. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, hearing 

requests, and other material, identified 

by Docket No. OSHA–2007–0066, by 

any of the following methods: 

Electronically: Submit comments and 

attachments, as well as hearing requests 

and other information, electronically at 

http://www.regulations.gov, which is 

the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Follow 

the instructions online for submitting 

comments. Please note that this docket 

may include several different Federal 

Register notices involving active 

rulemakings, so selecting the correct 

notice or its ID number when submitting 


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