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AGENDA

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

PUBLIC MEETING

ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS,

TEST PROCEDURES, LABELING, AND CERTIFICATION REPORTING

FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC MOTORS

PLACE OF MEETING: FORRESTAL BUILDING

1000 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20585

TELEPHONE: 202/586-7574

TELEFAX: 202/586-4617

DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1995

9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

1. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

The purpose of this informal public meeting is to help the Department of Energy (DOE)

gather information and discuss issues related to energy efficiency standards, test procedures,

labeling, and compliance certification for certain 1 through 200 horsepower electric motors that

are manufactured alone or as a component of another piece of equipment. The DOE will

consider the views presented and statements submitted in formulating a Notice of Proposed

Rulemaking regarding energy efficient motors. All persons were given notice of the opportunity

to attend this public meeting and to submit written statements.

II. WELCOMING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS

III. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA AND INVITATION FOR OPENING STATEMENTS

IV. DISCUSSION OF ISSUES

The Department is interested in receiving information and statements to help resolve the

issues that are described in the Federal Register Notice of Public Meeting published Monday,

May 22, 1995.

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A. Definitions

1. Metric Equivalents

The Department seeks . advice on how to implement the statutes under the Metric

Conversion Act of 1975 and Executive Order 12770 of July 25, 1991 , "Metric Usage in Federal

Government Programs," with respect to motors covered by the Energy Policy Act of 1992

(EPAct). Specifically, should the energy efficiency rules identify kilowatt ratings equivalent to

corresponding horse-power ratings, and other electrical and mechanical equivalents? If so how?

2. Basic Model

The Department solicits the views of interested parties as to whether the

Department should adopt the definition of basic model described in the Federal Register notice

for this meeting.

3. Definite Purpose Motor

The Department seeks advice in interpreting "service conditions other than

usual," which is one element of the statutory definition of "definite purpose motor."

B. Testing

1. NEMA Standards Publication MG1-1993 with Revision 1 , IEEE Standard

112 Test Method B, Canadian Standards Association Standard C390

In considering whether to amend the motor efficiency test procedures specified in

NEMA Standards Publication MGi-1987 in order to require the motor efficiency test procedures

specified in NEMA Standards Publication MG1-1993 with Revision 1, the Department hereby

solicits information on the affect of the additional reference to Canadian Standards Association

Standard C390.

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2. Testing Sampling Plan

The Department seeks advice on what type of sampling plan should be adopted.

3. . Alternative Method of Efficiency Determination

The Department solicits views on both the feasibility of testing all models of

motors, as well as appropriate alternative methods for determining efficiency in the event it is

not feasible to test all models.

C. Certification

1. Compliance

The Department solicits the views of interested parties on certification

requirements.

2. Independent Testing and Certification

a. The Department seeks information as to the identity, nature, and

capabilities of any nationally recognized program(s) for the testing of motors, for the testing and

certification of motors, or for certification- of entities that perform such activities.

b. The Department seeks information as to whether foreign

commercial laboratories, foreign government laboratories, or trade associations operate such

programs. Should foreign testing programs be considered "nationally recognized in the United

States, " and, if so, under what circumstances?

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c. The Department seeks input as to the criteria by which an

organization should be considered competent (1) to conduct the specific tests or calibrations for

motors according to the required test procedures, and (2) to operate a certification program.

d. e The Department seeks views as to whether manufacturers are

permitted to self-test or self-certify the energy efficiency of their own motors, and, if so, under

what circumstances.

. D. Labeling

The Department seeks advice on what label(s) or marking(s) would assist purchasers, and

on the content, design, size, location, and attachment of such label(s) or marking(s).

E. Identification of Other Issues

What other issues need to be identified and addressed in developing a proposed rule on

electric motors.

V. ADJOURNMENT

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