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2. AppendixJto subpart B ofpart 430 is amended inthe first sentence ofthe introductory paragraph by removing the date "February 12, 2001" and adding in itsplace "April 13, 2001".

Issued inWashington, D.C. onJanuary 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2884 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EE-RM-97-900]
RIN 1904-AA76 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products; Energy Conservation Standards for Water Heaters
AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Finalrule; notice ofreview.

SUMMARY: The effective date ofthe final rule titled "Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products; Energy Conservation Standards for Water Heaters" (66 FR 4474, January 17,2001) is January 20, 2004. Consistent withthe memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001, from the Assistantto thePresident and Chief ofStaff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan" (66 FR 7702, January 24, 2001), DOE today announces that contemporaneous with the review of other recently published final regulations it will bereviewing this final rule to determine whether further actions are warranted. DATES: The effective date ofthe rule amending 10 CFR part 430 published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 4474 on January 17, 2001 remainsJanuary 20, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Whatley, (202) 586-3410, michael.whatleY@hq.doe.gov;Terry Logee, (202) 586-9127, terry.Jogee@ee.doe.gov; Francine Pinto, (202) 586-7432, francine.pinto@hq.doe.gov; or, Eugene Margolis, (202) 586-9526, eugene.margolis@hq.doe.gov.

Issued inWashington, D.C. onJanuary 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2885 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EE-RM-97-440]
RIN 1904-AA77 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products; Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Energy Conservation Standards
AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Final rule; delay ofeffective date.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001, from the Assistantto the Presidentand Chief ofStaff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," published in the FederalRegister
onJanuary 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this action temporarily delays for 60 days the effective date oftherule entitled "Energy Conservation Program for ConsumerProducts; Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Energy Conservation Standards" published in the FederalRegister onJanuary 22, 2001 (66 FR 7170). DATES: The effective date oftherule amending 10 CFR part 430 published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 7170 on January 22, 2001, is delayed 60 days, from February 21, 2001, until April 23, 2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Whatley, (202) 586-3410, michael.whatleY@hq.doe.gov; Dr. Michael E. McCabe, (202) 586-0854, michael.e.mccabe@ee.doe.gov; or, Eugene Margolis, (202) 586-9526, eugene.margolis@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To the extent that 5 U.S.C. section 553 applies to this action, it is exempt from notice and commentbecause it constitutes a rule ofprocedure under 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(A). Alternatively, DOE's implementation ofthis action without opportunity for public comment, effective immediately upon publication today in the FederalRegister, is based
on the good cause exceptions in 5 U.S.c. section 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3). Seeking public comment is impracticable, unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. The temporary 60-day delay in effective date is necessary to give DOE officials the opportunity for further review and consideration ofnew regulations, consistent withthe Assistant to the President's memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001. Given the imminence ofthe effective date, seeking prior public comment on this temporary delay would have been impractical, as well as contrary to the public interest in the orderly promulgation and implementation of regulations. The imminence ofthe effective date is also good cause for making this action effective immediately upon publication.

Issued inWashington, D.C. onJanuary 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2886 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 431 [Docket No. EE-RMlSTD-OO-100]
RIN 1904-AB06 Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Efficiency Standards for Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning and Water Heating Equipment
AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Final rule; delay ofeffective date.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the memorandum ofJanuary 20,2001, from the Assistantto the President and Chief ofStaff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," published in the Federal Register
onJanuary 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this action temporarily delays for 60 days the effective date ofthe rule entitled "EnergyEfficiency Program for Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning and Water Heating Equipment" published in the FederalRegister on January 12,2001 (66 FR 3336). DATES: The effective date ofthe rule amending 10 CFR part 431 published in the FederalRegister at 66 FR 3336 on January 12, 2001, is delayed for 60 days, from February 12, 2001, until April 13, 2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Whatley, (202) 586-3410, michael.whatley@hq.doe.gov; Cyrus H. Nasseri, (202) 586-9138, cyrus.nasseri@ee.doe.gov; or, Eugene Margolis, (202) 586-9526, eugene.margolis@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To the extentthat 5 U.S.C. section 553 applies to this action, it is exempt from notice and commentbecause it constitutes a

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rule ofprocedure under 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(A). Alternatively, DOE's implementation ofthis action without opportunity for public comment, effective immediately upon publication today inthe FederalRegister, is based
on thegood cause exceptions in 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3). Seeking public comment is impracticable, unnecessary and contraryto the public interest. The temporary 60-day delay in effective date is necessary to give DOE officials the opportunity for further review and consideration ofnew regulations, consistent with the Assistantto the President's memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001. Given the imminence ofthe effective date, seeking prior public comment on this temporary delay would have been impractical, as well as contrary to the public interestin the orderly promulgation and implementation of regulations. The imminence ofthe effective date is also good cause for makingthis action effective immediately upon publication.

Issued in Washington, D.C. onJanuary 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2887 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 490

RIN 1904-ABOO
Alternate Fuel Transportation Program; Biodiesel Fuel Use Credit

AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Final rule; delay ofeffective date.

SUMMARY: In accordance withthe memorandum ofJanuary 20,2001, from the Assistantto the President and Chief ofStaff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," published inthe FederalRegister
onJanuary 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this actiontemporarily delays for 60 days the effective date ofthe rule entitled "AlternateFuel Transportation Program; Biodiesel Fuel Use Credit" published in the Federal Register onJanuary 11, 2001 (66 FR 2207).
DATES: The effective date ofthe rule amending 10 CFR part 490 published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 2207, January 11,2001 is delayed for 60 days, from February 12, 2001, until April 13, 2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Whatley, (202) 586-3410, michael.whatley@hq.doe.gov; or David Rogers, (202) 586-9118. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To the extent that 5 U.S.c. section 553 applies to this action, it is exempt from notice and commentbecause itconstitutes a rule ofprocedure under 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(A). Alternatively, DOE's implementation ofthis action without opportunity for public comment, effective immediately upon publication today in the Federal Register, is based
onthe good cause exceptions in 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3). Seeking public comment is impracticable, unnecessary and contraryto the public interest. The temporary 60-day delay in effective date is necessary to give DOE officials the opportunity for further review and consideration ofnew regulations, consistent with the Assistant to thePresident's memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001. Given the imminence ofthe effective date, seeking prior public comment on this temporary delay would have been impractical, as well as contrary to the public interest in the orderly promulgation and implementation of regulations. The imminence ofthe effective date is also good cause for making this action effective immediately upon publication.

Issued in Washington, D.C. onJanuary 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2888 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 719

48 CFR Parts 931 and 970

RIN 199O-AA27
Contractor Legal Management Requirements; Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation

AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Final rule; delay ofeffective date.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the memorandum ofJanuary 20,2001, from the Assistant to the President and Chief ofStaff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," published in the Federal Register
onJanuary 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this action temporarily delays for 60 days the effective date ofthe rule entitled "ContractorLegal Management Requirements; Department ofEnergy Acquisition Regulation" published in the Federal Register onJanuary 18, 2001 (66 FR 4616). DATES: The effective date ofthe rule adding 10 CFR part 719 and amending 48 CFR parts 931 and 970 published in the FederalRegister at 66 FR 4616 on January 18,2001, is delayed 60 days, from February 20, 2001, until April 23, 2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Whatley, (202) 586-3410, michael.whatleY@hq.doe.gov; Laura Fullerton, (202) 586-3420, laura.fullerton@hq.doe.gov; or, Anne Broker, (202) 586-5060, anne.broker@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To the extent that 5 U.S.C. section 553 applies to this action, it is exempt from notice and commentbecause itconstitutes a rule ofprocedure under 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(A). Alternatively, DOE's implementation ofthis action without opportunity for public comment, effective immediately upon publication today in the Federal Register, is based
on the good cause exceptions in 5 U.S.C. section 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3). Seeking public commentis impracticable, unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. The temporary 60-day delay in effective date is necessary to give DOE officials the opportunity for further review and consideration ofnew regulations, consistentwiththe Assistantto the President's memorandum ofJanuary 20, 2001. Given the imminence ofthe effective date, seeking prior public comment on this temporary delay would havebeen impractical, as well as contrary to the public interest in the orderly promulgation and implementation of regulations. The imminence ofthe effective date is also good cause for making this action effective immediately upon publication.

Issued inWashington, DC on January 29, 2001. SpencerAbraham, Secretaryof Energy. [FR Doc. 01-2889 Filed 2-1-01; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 830

RIN 1901-AA34
Nuclear Safety Management

AGENCY: Department ofEnergy (DOE). ACTION: Final rule; delay ofeffective date.