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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.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.



### 22. 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?



### 3c. 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