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Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the convening of a public workshop on

June 15, 1995, to discuss issues and exchange information regarding water use standards, testing

for water use, and compliance certification requirements for plumbing products covered under the

Energy Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-486.

In order to get the maximum public input for the Department's rulemaking for plumbing products,

the Department seeks discussion on the following issues:

• A definition of "basic model" for plumbing products so that different products with

essentially the same water use characteristics will be covered by the same test and

certification.

• Sampling plans to ensure that results from testing a few fittings (i.e., faucets and

showerheads) and a few fixtures (i.e., water closets and urinals) will establish the water use

of a larger population of the same fittings and fixtures.

• Data to be submitted to the Department by manufacturers certifying their products meet

water use standards.

• How to treat faucets that can be used simultaneously by multiple users, and that are

generally installed in lavatories.

The Department invites you to participate in the June 15, 1995, public workshop. The

Department believes that the workshop will enable the Department to obtain information which

will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of

organizations to whom this letter was sent.

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. William W. Hui of my staff

(202/586-9145) of their attendance by June 12, 1995. The public workshop will be held at the

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Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the convening of a public workshop on 

June 15, 1995, to discuss issues and exchange information regarding water use standards, testing 

for water use, and compliance celtification requirements for plumbing products covered under the 

Energy Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-486. 

In order to get the maximum public input for the DepaItment's rulemaking for plumbing products, 

the DepaItment seeks discussion on the following issues: 

.. A definition of "basic model" for plumbing products so that different products with 

essentially the same water use characteristics will be covered by the same test and 

celtification. 

• Sampling plans to ensure that results from testing a few fittings (i.e., faucets and 

, showerheads) and a few fixtures (i.e., water closets and urinals) will establish the water use 

of a larger population of the same fittings and fixtures. 

• Data to be submitted to the Department by manufacturers celtifying their products meet 

water use standards. 

• How to treat faucets that can be used simultaneously by multiple users, and that are 

generally installed in lavatories. 

The DepaItment invites you to participate in the June 15, 1995, public workshop. The 

DepaItment believes that the workshop will enable the Department to obtain information which 

will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of 

organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Palticipants in the public workshop should inform Mr. William W. Hui of my staff 

(202/586-9145) of their attendance by June 12, 1995. The public workshop will be held at the 

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U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4E-069, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW,

Washington, DC, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For further information, please contact Mr. Hui.

Sincerely,

Michael J. McCabe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Requirements for Plumbing Products

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U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4E-069, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, 

Washington, DC, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

For fUlther information, please contact Mr. Hui. 

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Freedom of Information Reading Room 

Sincerely, 

Michael J. McCabe, Director 

Office of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

Public Workshop: Test Procedures and Certification 

Requirements for Plumbing Products 
List of Organizations

ACEEE

American Standards, Inc.

AWWA

Bradley Corporation

,Briggs Industries Incorporated

California Energy Commission

Chicago Faucets

Delta. Faucets Company

Eljer Industries

Gerber Plumbing Fixture Company

The Kohler Company

Mansfield Plumbing Products

Moen Incorporated

New York State DEC

NIST

NRDC _

Peerless Pottery Inc

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

PJ Higgins & Associates

Sloan Valve Company

Toto Kiki, USA, Inc.

Universal-Rundel Corporation

Consultant

Mr. Morrie Klimboff

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List of Organizations 

ACEEE 

American Standards, Inc. 

AWWA 

Bradley Corporation 

Briggs Industries Incorporated 

California Energy Commission 

Chicago Faucets 

Delta. Faucets Company 

Eljer Industries 

Gerber Plumbing Fixture Company 

The Kohler Company 

Mansfield Plumbing Products 

Moen Incorporated 

New York State DEC 

NIST 

NRDC. 

Peerless Pottery Inc 

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute 

P J Higgins & Associates 

Sloan Valve Company 

Toto 'Kiki, USA, Inc. 

Universal-Rundel Corporation 

Consultant 

Mr. Morrie Klimboff