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# Proposed Rules

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
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Electrification Administration

7 CFR Part 1710

Long-Range Financial Forecasts of
Electric Borrowers

AGENCY: Rural Electrification Administration, DLB.

ACTION: Proposed rule; DLB extension of comment period.

SUMMARY: On August 20,1993, the Ru ral Electrification Administration (REA) published a proposed rule to amend its pre-loan regulations for electric loans to clarify the requirement that borrowers submit to REA a long-range financial forecast as part of an application for a loan, loan guarantee, or lien accommodation. In response to requests from members of the public, REA is extending the comment period on this regulation.

DATES: Written comments must be received by REA or carry a postmark or equivalent by'October 20,1993.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to Sue Arnold, Management Analyst, Program Support Staff, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Electrification Administration, room 2230-S, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-1500. REA requires a signed original and three copies of all comments (7 CFR 1700.30(e )). Comments will be available for public inspection during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(b)).

FOR FURTHER IFNROMATION CONTACT: Sue Arnold, Management Analyst, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Electrification Administration, room 2230-S, 14th Street & Independence Avenue SW„ Washington, DC 20256- 1500. Telephone: 202- 720-0736. FAX: 202-720-4120.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 20,1993, at 58 FR 4 4288, the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) published a proposed amendment to 7 CFR part 1710 to clarify the requirements for long-range financial forecasts of electric borrowers. The proposed rule had a 30-day period for public comments. Because of requests from the public for more time to prepare responses, REA is extending this public comment period by 30 days. The new comment period will expire on October 20,1993.

Dated: September 14,1993.
Robert Peters, Acting Administrator. IFR Doc. 93-22896 Filed 9-17-93; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 430

[Docket No. EE-RM -93-501]

Energy Conservation Program for
Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Fumaces/Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; rescheduling of public hearing.

SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department), published a proposed rule on August 23,1993, entitled “Test Procedures for Furnaces/ Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment and Pool Heaters” (58 FR 44538). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, requires DOE to administer an energy conservation program for certain major household appliances and commercial equipments. Due to requests from Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, DOE has decided to reschedule the hearing. This notice announces a new public hearing date that was previously scheduled for Monday, September 20, 1993.

DATES: Written comments in response to this document must be received by December 9,1993.

Oral views, data, and arguments may be presented at the public hearing to be held on Monday, November 15,1993. Requests to speak at the hearing must be F ed eral R egister
Vol. 58, No. 180

Monday, September 20, 1993

received by the Department no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 1993. Ten (10) copies of statements to be give] at the public hearing must be received by the Department no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 1993.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and request to speak at the public hearing are to be submitted to: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Hearings and Dockets, ‘Test Procedures for Furnaces/ Boilers, Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters,” (Docket No. EE-RM-93— 501), Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, ( 202) 586- 0561.

The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be held at the U.S. Departmentof Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E245,1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC.

Requests may be hand delivered to such address between the hours of 8 a.m., and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Requests should be labeled “Furnaces, 1 Vented Home Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters Test Procedures,” (Docket No. EE-RM— 93— 501), both on the document and on the envelope.

Copies of the transcript of the public 

### \ hearing and public comments received may be read and/or photocopied at the DOE Freedom of Information Reading Room, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room IE -1 9 0 , 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, ( 202) 586-6020, 1 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cyrus H. Nasseri, U.S. Department of

Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Mail Station 1 EE-431, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, ( 202) 586- 9127 Eugene Margolis, Esq., U.S. Department j

of Energy, Office of General Counsel, Mail Station GC-41, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, 

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Allan R. Hoffman, Acting Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. * IFR Doc. 93-23072 Filed 9-17-93; 8:45 am)

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