G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Rev.1/Add.2  
 
18 June 2021  
(21-5005) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  18 June 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America . 
 
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Title: Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Walk-In Coolers and Walk -In Freezers  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[  ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[  ] Notified measure published - date:  
[  ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[  ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[  ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[  ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[  ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[X] Other: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-06-17/html/2021 -12081.htm  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-06-17/pdf/2021 -12081.pdf  
https://members.wto .org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/USA/21_4226_00_e.pdf  
 
Description:  TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain Commercial and 
Industrial Equipment; Early Assessment Review: Walk -In Coolers and Freezers  
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy  
ACTION: Request for i nformation  
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is undertaking an early assessment review to 
determine whether amendments are warranted for the test procedures for walk -in coolers and walk -
in freezers ("WICFs" or "walk -ins"). DOE has identified c ertain issues associated with the currently 
applicable test procedures on which DOE is interested in receiving comment. The issues outlined in 
this document address definitions and equipment classes of walk -in components, test procedure 
waivers received, a nd other test procedure issues related to walk -in doors, panels, and refrigeration 
systems. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this 
document, including topics not raised in this request for information ("RFI").  
 
1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.  G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Rev.1/Add.2  
 
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  Written comments and information are requested and will be accepted on or before 19 July 2021.  
This request for information is identified by Docket Number EERE -2017-BT-TP-0010. The Docket 
Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE -2017-BT-TP-
0010/document  and provides access to primary documents as well as comments received. 
Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov  by searching the Docket Number. WTO 
Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point . 
Comments received by t he USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will 
be shared with the regulator and will also be submitted to the Docket  on Regulations.gov if received 
within the comment period.  
Previous actions notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1189 , G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Add.1 , 
G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Add.2 , G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Add.3  and G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Add.4  are identified 
by Docket Number EERE -2016-BT-TP-0030. The Docket Folder is available on Regulati ons.gov at 
https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE -2016-BT-TP-0030/document  and provides access to 
primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. D ocuments are also accessible 
from Regulations.gov  by searching the Docket Number.  
Previous actions notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Rev.1  and G/TBT/N/USA/1189/Rev.1/Add.1  are 
identified by Docket Number EERE -2020-BT-TP-0016. The Docket Folder is available on 
Regulati ons.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE -2020-BT-TP-0016/document  and 
provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. D ocuments 
are also accessible from Regulations.gov  by searching the Docket Number.  
G/TBT/N/USA /1190/Add.1  - Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for 
Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Refrigeration Systems, Final Rule  
  
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