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After carefully considering the public comments on its proposed interpretive rule, DOE has tentatively determined to consider a more involved class structure which turns on maintenance of compatibility with existing venting categories, and the Department seeks further information on the potential feasibility, burdens, and other implications of implementing such a venting- compatibility approach. DOE requests comments limited in scope to this issue, after which DOE will respond to not only this matter, but also to all of the other topics raised in comments on the July 2019 notice of proposed interpretive rule.","action":"Notice of supplemental proposed interpretive rule; request for comment.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2020/09/24/2020-20773.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":430,"title":10},{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":431,"title":10}],"citation":"85 FR 60090","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2020-10-26","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"Written comments and information are requested on or before October 26, 2020.","disposition_notes":null,"docket_ids":[],"dockets":[{"supporting_documents":[{"title":"2015-02  Condensing Furnace Venting Part 2 - Evaluation of Same-Chimney Vent Systems for Condensing Furnaces and Natural Draft Water Heaters (ORNL/TM-2014/656)","document_id":"EERE-2018-BT-STD-0018-0151"},{"title":"U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - United States","document_id":"EERE-2018-BT-STD-0018-0150"},{"title":"2021  Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department of Energy in Setting Appliance and Equipment Standards","document_id":"EERE-2018-BT-STD-0018-0149"},{"title":"2021-12-29  Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Energy Conservation Standards for\nResidential Furnaces and Commercial Water Heaters; 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