Department of Energy

H At>} 12y^/~ HWashington. DC 20585

9^ ^JUN ( i CJ45

A. Joseph Van Den Berg

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning

Edison Electric Institute

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20004-2696

Dear Mr. Van Den Berg:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincere ,/ // / /

ichael J. cCabe, Di ector

Of fi of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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A. Joseph Van Den Berg 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN U ri 1~q5 

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning 

Edison Electric Institute 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. ~ash i ngton, DC 20004-2696 

Dear Mr. Van Den Berg: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy· s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of cl otheswasher manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil i tate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary eng; neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 I ndependence Avenue, S. W., Washi ngton, D. C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci encyand Renewable Energy 

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A. Joseph Van Den Berg 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN U ri 1~q5 

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning 

Edison Electric Institute 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. ~ash i ngton, DC 20004-2696 

Dear Mr. Van Den Berg: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy· s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of cl otheswasher manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil i tate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary eng; neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 I ndependence Avenue, S. W., Washi ngton, D. C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Of . e 'of odes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci encyand Renewable Energy 

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Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

Michael Baly, III

President

American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22209

Dear Mr. Baly:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely

Mi haeTJ. Cab, or

Ofice-of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Michael Baly, III 

President 

Ameri can Gas Associ ati on 

1515 Wi 1 son Boul evard 

Arlington, VA 22209 

Dear Mr. Baly: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN ;, t: ;:::'~::J 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energ'y conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Rul emaki ng. Enclosed is ali st of organi zati ons to whom thi s 1 etter was sent. 

PartiCipants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda ,and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Michael Baly, III 

President 

Ameri can Gas Associ ati on 

1515 Wi 1 son Boul evard 

Arlington, VA 22209 

Dear Mr. Baly: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN ;, t: ;:::'~::J 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energ'y conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Rul emaki ng. Enclosed is ali st of organi zati ons to whom thi s 1 etter was sent. 

PartiCipants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda ,and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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a9~~ at·Department of Energy

.Washington, DC 20585

JUNE. 6 1995

Ronald L. Jacobsen

Principal Research Engineer

The Proctor & Gamble Company

Ivorydale Technical Center

5299 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087

Dear Mr. Jacobsen:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely,

Mich el J. Meale, Di ector

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUNE, 6 1995 

Ronald L. Jacobsen 

Principal Research Engineer 

The Proctor & Gamb 1 e Company 

Ivorydale Technical Center 

5299 Spri ng Grove Avenue 

Ci nci nnati, OH 45217-1087 

Dear Mr. Jacobsen: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convenlng of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUNE, 6 1995 

Ronald L. Jacobsen 

Principal Research Engineer 

The Proctor & Gamb 1 e Company 

Ivorydale Technical Center 

5299 Spri ng Grove Avenue 

Ci nci nnati, OH 45217-1087 

Dear Mr. Jacobsen: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convenlng of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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+© ar ~~Department of Energy

ItVcWd~~~ ? JuWashington, DC 20585

JUNE 6, 1995

David Goldstein

Natural Resources Defense Council

71 Stevenson Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Dear Mr. Goldstein:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerel,

Midhael J. MCabe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Davi d Go 1 dstei n 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUNE 6, 1995 

Natural Resources Defense Council 

71 Stevenson Street 

San Franci sco, CA 94105 

Dear Mr. Go 1 dstei n: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS ru1 emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13.1995. to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14. 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

recei ved. Pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses are expected to be comp 1 eted by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this ru1emaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of c10t~es washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Ru1emaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S: Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W~, Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

S~:7~ 

{Z~ Cabe, Director . Offi ce of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Eff; ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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Davi d Go 1 dstei n 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUNE 6, 1995 

Natural Resources Defense Council 

71 Stevenson Street 

San Franci sco, CA 94105 

Dear Mr. Go 1 dstei n: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS ru1 emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13.1995. to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14. 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

recei ved. Pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses are expected to be comp 1 eted by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this ru1emaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of c10t~es washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Ru1emaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S: Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W~, Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

S~:7~ 

{Z~ Cabe, Director . Offi ce of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Eff; ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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/O \Department -y, of Energy

1 j,/^- JQJ Washington. DC 20585

Roland Weingartner

Senior Engineer

Miele Appliances, Inc.

22D Worlds Fair Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Dear Mr. Weingartner:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely, // /

Mi ael J. Cabe, irector

OfficLr of- des and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Ro 1 and Wei ngartner 

Seni or Engi neer 

Miele Appliances, Inc. 

220 Worl ds Fai r Dri ve 

Somerset, NJ 08873 

Dea r Mr. Wei nga rtner: 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

\ '_ I.) 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. C 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Ru1emaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Cabe, i 

~~ rector . 

Offi c des and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewab 1 e Energy 

Enclosure 

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Ro 1 and Wei ngartner 

Seni or Engi neer 

Miele Appliances, Inc. 

220 Worl ds Fai r Dri ve 

Somerset, NJ 08873 

Dea r Mr. Wei nga rtner: 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

\ '_ I.) 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. C 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Ru1emaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Department of Energy

~-~~tK1~~~ JjWashington, DC 20585

~,AES~ SJUN 06 19

Jack T. Weizeorick

Vice President Engineering Services

Association of Home Appl i ance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 20004

Dear Mr. Weizeorick:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

publ i shed an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely,

Mic ae J.c be, Director

Office of Co es and Standards

Office of Bui ding Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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Jack T. Wei zeori ck 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN 06 1995 

Vice President Engineering Services 

Associ ati on of Home App 1 i ance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Wash i ngton, DC 20004 

Dear Mr. Wei zeori ck: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

pre 1 i mi na ry eng i neeri ng ana 1 yses • On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

publ ished an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Encl osure 

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Jack T. Wei zeori ck 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN 06 1995 

Vice President Engineering Services 

Associ ati on of Home App 1 i ance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Wash i ngton, DC 20004 

Dear Mr. Wei zeori ck: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

pre 1 i mi na ry eng i neeri ng ana 1 yses • On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

publ ished an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Encl osure 

Sincerely, 

M~ J. c be. ofre'# 

Offi ce of Co es and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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@\A~ \ J/f~,@ MWashington, DC 20585

Michael Little

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair

REAL Group

P.O. Box 43165

Olympia, WA 98504-3165

Dear Mr. Little:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

ncere

Micael J. Mc abe, irector

Office of C oes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Michael Little 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

A ~. Ui .. \j. ,} L :QS5 ,j ,">wI 

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair 

REAL Group 

P.O. Box 43165 

Olympi a, WA 98504-3165 

Dear Mr. Little: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7,1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S,. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For .further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

);}' .~;# Mic ael J. M a:be, irector 

Offi ce of C es and Standards 

Office of Bui lding Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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Michael Little 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

A ~. Ui .. \j. ,} L :QS5 ,j ,">wI 

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair 

REAL Group 

P.O. Box 43165 

Olympi a, WA 98504-3165 

Dear Mr. Little: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7,1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S,. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For .further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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Department of Energy

A@U~~~~ ^^- )SWashington. DC 20585

Vince Anderson

Director, Environmental Programs

Whirlpool Corporation

5401 U.S. Highway 41 North

Evansville, IN 47727-0001

Dear Mr. Anderson:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely,

ic ael TMCabe, Director

Office of Cddes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Vince Anderson 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 . '., .... ~ l\'~ .' . --~» 

Director, Environmental Programs 

Whirlpool Corporation 

5401 U.S. Highway 41 North 

Evansvi 11 e, IN 47727-0001 

Dea r Mr. Anderson: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the. status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publicworkshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

publ ished an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking. the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. Inaddition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil i tate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure * Prinled wilh soy ink on recycled paper 

Vince Anderson 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 . '., .... ~ l\'~ .' . --~» 

Director, Environmental Programs 

Whirlpool Corporation 

5401 U.S. Highway 41 North 

Evansvi 11 e, IN 47727-0001 

Dea r Mr. Anderson: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the. status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publicworkshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

publ ished an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking. the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. Inaddition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil i tate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

~tp ic ael • M abe, Director 

Off, ce of C des and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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+ · p " -~ Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

Charlie Stephens

Utilities & Energy Analyst

Policy & Planning Division

Oregon Department of Energy

625 Marion Street, N.E.

Salem, OR 97310

Dear Mr. Stephens:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sc e y,

Mi J Mcbe Dere

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Charlie Stephens 

Util ities & Energy Analyst 

Policy & Planning Division 

Oregon Department of Energy 

625 Marion Street, N.E. 

Sa 1 em, OR 97310 

Dea r Mr. Stephens: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

j i 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ngregardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to partiCipate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi<;>nal data that 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 infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre,l i mi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further i nformat ion, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

SA~~~' Mi~.MC Offi ce of Co es and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

® Printed With soy ink on recycled paper 

Charlie Stephens 

Util ities & Energy Analyst 

Policy & Planning Division 

Oregon Department of Energy 

625 Marion Street, N.E. 

Sa 1 em, OR 97310 

Dea r Mr. Stephens: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

j i 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ngregardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to partiCipate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi<;>nal data that 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 infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7,1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre,l i mi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further i nformat ion, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

SA~~~' Mi~.MC Offi ce of Co es and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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;1 h ^Department ot F of Energy

\I@,~ Joi/^~~ )Washington. DC 20585

jU ii 0o 10 5

John H. Sullivan

Deputy Executive Director

GE Appliances

Appliance Pank 2-225

Louisville, KY 40225

Dear Mr. Sullivan:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincere

Mchael J. Cabe, Director

Of e of odes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

John H. Sullivan 

Deputy Executive Director 

GE App 1; ances 

App 1; ance Pank 2-225 

Lou; svill e, KY 40225 

Dear Mr. Sullivan: 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the . 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14~ 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

recei lied. Pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng analyses are expected to be comp 1 eted by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

addit i ona 1 data that wi 11 facil i tate the preparati on of the Not; ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the publ ic workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the prel imi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D,.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

M"chael 

Of eof J~ odes 

ccabe.~ and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewab 1 e Energy 

Enclosure 

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John H. Sullivan 

Deputy Executive Director 

GE App 1; ances 

App 1; ance Pank 2-225 

Lou; svill e, KY 40225 

Dear Mr. Sullivan: 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the . 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regjster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14~ 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

recei lied. Pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng analyses are expected to be comp 1 eted by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

addit i ona 1 data that wi 11 facil i tate the preparati on of the Not; ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the publ ic workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the prel imi nary engi neeri ng analyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D,.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Of 

Wchael 

eof J~ odes 

ccabe,~ and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewab 1 e Energy 

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Rajendra K. Narang

1525 Bonnie Road

Macedonia, OH 44056

Dear Sir or Madam:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincere ,

Mi hael J. cCabe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Rajendra K. Narang 

1525 Bonni e Road 

Macedonia, OH' 44056 

Dear Si r or Madam: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

jUq "i: 1~j5 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the conveni ng of a publ i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru 1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Rajendra K. Narang 

1525 Bonni e Road 

Macedonia, OH' 44056 

Dear Si r or Madam: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

jUq "i: 1~j5 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the conveni ng of a publ i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru 1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Department of Energy

^kIW~~~ *Washington, ^^ W DC 20585

Philip J. Manthei

Speed Queen Company

Shephard Street

P.O. Box 990

Ripon, WI 57971-0990

Dear Mr. Manthei:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerel,

Mic J. Cabe, irector

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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Phi 1 i P J. Manthei 

Speed Queen Company 

Shephard Street 

P.O. Box 990 

Ripon, WI 57971-0990 

Dear Mr ~ Manthei: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Not ice of Proposed Ru 1 emaki ng rega rd i ng energy conservat ion 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Reg; ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gnj fi cant amount of techni ca land economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Prel iminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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Phi 1 i P J. Manthei 

Speed Queen Company 

Shephard Street 

P.O. Box 990 

Ripon, WI 57971-0990 

Dear Mr ~ Manthei: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Not ice of Proposed Ru 1 emaki ng rega rd i ng energy conservat ion 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Reg; ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gnj fi cant amount of techni ca land economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Prel iminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

S ~~e/7T"' ~'--

l~. Cabe. i rector 

Offi ce of odes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

J4TEs. 'JU9i ,. i 5

Shirley M. Ruffin

Environmental Services Department

Compliance Section

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company

Columbia, SC 29218

Dear Ms. Ruffin:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerelv<,

Mich l J. cCbe,Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Shirley M. Ruffin 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

,JU!'~ 

Environmental Services Department 

Comp 1 i ance Secti on 

South Carol ina Electric & Gas Company 

Columbia, SC 29218 

Dear Ms. Ruffin: 

The purpose of thi s 1 ettet is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the conveni ng of a pub 1 i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of,organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng anal yses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Shirley M. Ruffin 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

,JU!'~ 

Environmental Services Department 

Comp 1 i ance Secti on 

South Carol ina Electric & Gas Company 

Columbia, SC 29218 

Dear Ms. Ruffin: 

The purpose of thi s 1 ettet is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the conveni ng of a pub 1 i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of,organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng anal yses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

s~c~~ !P M{~~ c be, Di rector 

Offi ce of Co es and Standards 

Offi ce of Buil di ng Techno 1 ogi es 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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/ay rrf X Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

Wayne Morris

Technical Director

Regulatory Affairs

Association of Home Appl i ance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 20004

Dear Mr. Morris:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

ael J. Mc abe, ector

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Wayne Morri s 

Technical Director 

Regulatory Affairs 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

il i i J ,~ ... ', , ."..A ..... ! 

, 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washi ngton, DC 20004 

Dear Mr. Morris: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convenin'g of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal 'Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul eda publ i c workshop to di scuss the el ements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to.obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586~8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

Enclosure 

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Wayne Morri s 

Technical Director 

Regulatory Affairs 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

il i i J ,~ ... ', , ."..A ..... ! 

, 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washi ngton, DC 20004 

Dear Mr. Morris: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convenin'g of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal 'Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul eda publ i c workshop to di scuss the el ements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to.obtain 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586~8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

~~~'.#~#/ I~. Offi ce of Codes 

M~ Cabe, 

and 

~ Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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o.f r ~ Department of Energy

Age)U,^/ JiJ~ ~Washington. DC 20585

JUN O 6 1995

Charles A. Samuels

Government Relations Counsel

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 200004

Dear Chuck:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincer y

Mchael J. McCabe, Director

Ot e of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

CharlesA. Samuels 

Government Relations Counsel 

JUN 06 1995 

Associ at i on of Home App 1 i ance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsyl vani a Avenue. N. W •• Sui te 900 

Washi ngton, DC 200004 

Dear Chuck: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995. to discuss the 

pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior/to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

. additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site vi sits and workshops wi 11 enable the Department to obtai n 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

chael J. McCabe. Di rector 

o . e of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

CharlesA. Samuels 

Government Relations Counsel 

JUN 06 1995 

Associ at i on of Home App 1 i ance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsyl vani a Avenue. N. W •• Sui te 900 

Washi ngton, DC 200004 

Dear Chuck: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to i nfonn you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995. to discuss the 

pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Noti ce and presently is ana lyzi ng the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior/to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

. additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site vi sits and workshops wi 11 enable the Department to obtai n 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should infonn Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further infonnation, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

chael J. McCabe. Di rector 

o . e of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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1 0^ -r^ 1|Department of Energy

Vz\A$~~~ ^t )$Washington. DC 20585

Howard Geller

The American Council for

an Energy-Efficiency Economy

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 801

Washington, DC 20036

Dear Howard:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerel

ic ael fMcCabe, Director

Off e of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Howa rd Ge 11 er 

The Ameri can Counci 1 for 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Jur~ 

an Energy-Efficiency Economy 

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N. W., Suite 801 

Washi ngton, DC 20036 

Dea r Howa rd : 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers' 

and the conveni ng of a pub 1 i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7.1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P.Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washin~ton, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

i c ae • McCabe, Di rector 

Off· e of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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Howa rd Ge 11 er 

The Ameri can Counci 1 for 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Jur~ 

an Energy-Efficiency Economy 

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N. W., Suite 801 

Washi ngton, DC 20036 

Dea r Howa rd : 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers' 

and the conveni ng of a pub 1 i c workshop on July 13, 1995, to di scuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7.1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that 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. P.Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washin~ton, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

i c ae • McCabe, Di rector 

Off· e of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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¢ ~¢~~+ ~Department of Energy

Washington. DC 20585

Douglass C. Horstman

Vice President-Government Affairs

Maytag

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720

Washington, DC 20005

Dear Doug:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerey,

hel J. McCabe, Director

Of of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Douglass C. Horstman 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Vice President-Government Affairs 

May tag 

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720 

Wash i ngton, DC 20005 

Dear Doug: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ ic workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1; shed an- Advance Not; ce of Proposed Rulemak; ng regard; ng energy conservat; on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gnifi cant amount of techn; ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Rul emaki ng. Enclosed is a ,1 i st of organi zati ons to whom thi s 1 etter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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Douglass C. Horstman 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Vice President-Government Affairs 

May tag 

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720 

Wash i ngton, DC 20005 

Dear Doug: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ ic workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1; shed an- Advance Not; ce of Proposed Rulemak; ng regard; ng energy conservat; on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gnifi cant amount of techn; ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additional data that will facilitate the preparation of the Notice of Proposed 

Rul emaki ng. Enclosed is a ,1 i st of organi zati ons to whom thi s 1 etter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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't~' rr~ Department of Energy

\-\ ^r^I Jew~ ~Washington. DC 20585

ATsd· JUN 0 6 1995

Earl F. Jones, Jr.

Senior Counsel, Government and Industry

GE Appliances

Appliance Pank 2-225

Louisville, KY 40225

Dear Earl:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerel

ic e J. McCabe, Director

Offite of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Earl F. Jones, Jr. 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN 061995 

Sen; or Counsel, Government and Industry 

GE App 1; ances 

App 1; ance Pank 2-225 

Lou; svi 11 e, KY 40225 

Dear Earl: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter ; s to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Reg; ster.59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gnifi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this ru1emaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to,participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

Sincere1 , , / 

2!4'J. McCabe. Director 

Offie of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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Earl F. Jones, Jr. 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN 061995 

Sen; or Counsel, Government and Industry 

GE App 1; ances 

App 1; ance Pank 2-225 

Lou; svi 11 e, KY 40225 

Dear Earl: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter ; s to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Ru1 emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Reg; ster.59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a s i gnifi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this ru1emaking, the 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to,participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forresta1 Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Sincere1 , , / 

2!4'J. McCabe. Director 

Offie of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

Enclosure 

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-t F Department of Energy

L| Ji - ]Washington, DC 20585

^^^~ 4JUUN uv i '995

Curt Nichols

Senior Program Manager

City of Portland

Oregon Energy Office

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue

Portland, OR 97204

Dear Mr. Nichols:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerel

Mic el J. McCafe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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Curt Ni cho 1 s 

Seni or Program Manager 

City of Portland 

Oregon Energy Office 

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue 

Portland, OR 97204 

Dear Mr. Nichols: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN lJ ti 1(395 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy· s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, '1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the, 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site vi sits and workshops will enable the Department to obtai n 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

Enclosure 

Mic 

Offi ce of Cod s and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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Curt Ni cho 1 s 

Seni or Program Manager 

City of Portland 

Oregon Energy Office 

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue 

Portland, OR 97204 

Dear Mr. Nichols: 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN lJ ti 1(395 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy· s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13,1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, '1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the, 

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site vi sits and workshops will enable the Department to obtai n 

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room lE-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

Enclosure 

Mic 

Offi ce of Cod s and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Effi ci ency and Renewable Energy 

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Department of Energy

Washington. DC 20585

HAS &) gJUN o 5

Terry V. Thiele

Associate General Counsel

White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

11770 Berea Road

Cleveland, OH 44111

Dear Terry:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincer ly, /

Mihael J. McCabe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Enclosure

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Terry V. Thiele 

Associate General Counsel 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN 0 h }S95 

White Consolidated Industries. Inc. 

11770 Berea Road 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

Dear Terry: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13.1995. to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14. 1994. the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14. 1994. Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking. the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition. the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7. 1995. to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13.1995. public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a 1 ist of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7. 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the prel imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The publ i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy. Forrestal Building. Room 1E-245. 

1000 Independence Avenue. S.W •• Washington. D.C. 

For further information. please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

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Terry V. Thiele 

Associate General Counsel 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

JUN 0 h }S95 

White Consolidated Industries. Inc. 

11770 Berea Road 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

Dear Terry: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy IS rul emaki ng concerni ng energy conservati on standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13.1995. to discuss the 

prel iminary engineering analyses. On November 14. 1994. the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recei ved a si gni fi cant amount of techni ca 1 and economi c data in 

response to the November 14. 1994. Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking. the 

Depa rtment has schedu 1 ed a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition. the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7. 1995. to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13.1995. public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a 1 ist of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7. 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the prel imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The publ i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy. Forrestal Building. Room 1E-245. 

1000 Independence Avenue. S.W •• Washington. D.C. 

For further information. please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

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n rl nDepartment of Energy

H 12 JE1/^~ ISWashington, DC 20585

JUN 0 6 1995

Mike Thompson

Whirlpool Corporation

Jack Sparks Administrative Center

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Dear Mike:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincerely, /

inchal J. McCabe, Director

Office of Codes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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· . 

Mi ke Thompson 

Whirlpool Corporation 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN 0 ti 1995 

Jack Sparks Admi ni strati ve Center 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

Dear Mi ke: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ ic workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul ed a publ i c workshop to di scuss the el ements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

Si,"y 

~ha 1 J. McCabe, Director 

Offi ce of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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· . 

Mi ke Thompson 

Whirlpool Corporation 

Department of Energy 

Washington, DC 20585 

JUN 0 ti 1995 

Jack Sparks Admi ni strati ve Center 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

Dear Mi ke: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a publ ic workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

pub 1 i shed an Advance Noti ce of Proposed Rul emaki ng regardi ng energy conservati on 

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7,1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has schedul ed a publ i c workshop to di scuss the el ements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers pri or to July 7, 1995, to obtai n 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13,1995, public workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that will facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the public workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees wi 11 be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

Si,"y 

~ha 1 J. McCabe, Director 

Offi ce of Codes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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Y '~ -;~~ Department of Energy

Washington. DC 20585

SSPatrick M. Meha

Patrick M. Meehan

Director of Environment & Safety

The Clorox Company

P.O. Box 493

Pleasanton, CA 94566-0803

Dear Mr. Meehan:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the status of the Department of

Energy's rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13, 1995, to discuss the

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14, 1994, the Department of Energy

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation

standards for clothes washers in the Federal Register. 59 FR 56423.

The Department received a significant amount of technical and economic data in

response to the November 14, 1994, Notice and presently is analyzing the data

received. Preliminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by

July 7, 1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the

Department has scheduled a public workshop to discuss the elements of the

preliminary engineering analyses. In addition, the Department will be visiting a

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7, 1995, to obtain

additional data.

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13, 1995, public workshop.

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain

additional data that 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. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff

(202/586-8423) of their attendance by July 7, 1995. Attendees will be sent a

workshop agenda and the preliminary engineering analyses. The public workshop

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245,

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance.

Sincere y,

M chael J. Cabe, D re or

Of ice of odes and Standards

Office of Building Technologies

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

Patri ck M. Meehan 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Di rector of Envi ronment & Safety 

The Cl orox Company 

P.O. Box 493 

Pl easanton. CA 94566-0803 

Dea r Mr. Meehan: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy' s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13. 1995 s to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation , standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recejved a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994s Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Prel iminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7.1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In additions the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7s 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13 s 1995. publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the publ ic workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7. 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy. Forrestal Buildings Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

M chael J. 

a 1 ce of odes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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Patri ck M. Meehan 

Department of Energy 

Washington. DC 20585 

Di rector of Envi ronment & Safety 

The Cl orox Company 

P.O. Box 493 

Pl easanton. CA 94566-0803 

Dea r Mr. Meehan: 

The purpose of thi s 1 etter is to inform you of the status of the Department of 

Energy' s rulemaking concerning energy conservation standards for clothes washers 

and the convening of a public workshop on July 13. 1995 s to discuss the 

preliminary engineering analyses. On November 14,1994, the Department of Energy 

published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding energy conservation , standards for clothes washers in the Federal Regj ster. 59 FR 56423. 

The Department recejved a significant amount of technical and economic data in 

response to the November 14, 1994s Notice and presently is analyzing the data 

received. Prel iminary engineering analyses are expected to be completed by 

July 7.1995. In order to get the maximum public input for this rulemaking, the 

Department has scheduled a pub 1 i c workshop to di scuss the elements of the 

preliminary engineering analyses. In additions the Department will be visiting a 

number of clothes washer manufacturers prior to July 7s 1995, to obtain 

additional data. 

The Department invites you to participate in the July 13 s 1995. publ ic workshop. 

Manufacturer site visits and workshops will enable the Department to obtain 

additi ona 1 data that wi 11 facil itate the preparati on of the Noti ce of Proposed 

Rulemaking. Enclosed is a list of organizations to whom this letter was sent. 

Participants in the publ ic workshop should inform Mr. P. Marc LaFrance of my staff 

(202/586-8423) of thei r attendance by July 7. 1995. Attendees will be sent a 

workshop agenda and the pre 1 imi nary engi neeri ng ana lyses. The pub 1 i c workshop 

will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy. Forrestal Buildings Room 1E-245, 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 

For further information, please contact Mr. LaFrance. 

Enclosure 

M chael J. 

a 1 ce of odes and Standards 

Office of Building Technologies 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 

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cc:

Freedom of Information Reading Room

Docket Number EE-RM-94-403

U.S. Department of Energy

List of Organizations

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

American Gas Association

American Water Works Association

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

City of Portland, OR Energy Office

The Clorox Company

Edison Electric Institute

General Electric Appliances

Maytag-Corporation

Miele Appliances, Inc.

Rajendra K. Narang

Natural Resources Defense Council

Oregon Department of Energy

The Procter & Gamble Company

REAL Group

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company

Speed Queen Company

Whirlpool Corporation

White Consolidated Industries, Inc./Frigidaire Comp

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Freedom of Informati on Readi ng Room 

Docket Number EE-RM-94-403 

U.S. Department of Energy 

Li st of Organj zatj ons 

Ameri can Counci 1 for an Energy-Effi ci ent Economy 

Ameri can Gas Assoc i at ion 

Ameri can Water Works Associati on 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

City of Port1 and, OR Energy Offi ce 

The C10rox Company 

Edison Electric Institute 

General Electric Appliances 

May tag-Corporation 

Mi e 1 e App 1 i ances, Inc. 

Rajendra K. Narang 

Natura 1 Resources Defense Counci 1 

Oregon Department of Energy 

The Procter & Gamb 1 e Company 

REAL Group 

South Carol ina E1 ectric & Gas Company 

Speed Queen Company 

Whirlpool Corporation 

White Consolidated Industries, Inc./Frigidaire Comp 

cc: 

Freedom of Informati on Readi ng Room 

Docket Number EE-RM-94-403 

U.S. Department of Energy 

Li st of Organj zatj ons 

Ameri can Counci 1 for an Energy-Effi ci ent Economy 

Ameri can Gas Assoc i at ion 

Ameri can Water Works Associati on 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

City of Port1 and, OR Energy Offi ce 

The C10rox Company 

Edison Electric Institute 

General Electric Appliances 

May tag-Corporation 

Mi e 1 e App 1 i ances, Inc. 

Rajendra K. Narang 

Natura 1 Resources Defense Counci 1 

Oregon Department of Energy 

The Procter & Gamb 1 e Company 

REAL Group 

South Carol ina E1 ectric & Gas Company 

Speed Queen Company 

Whirlpool Corporation 

White Consolidated Industries, Inc./Frigidaire Comp 
Vince Anderson

Director, Environmental Programs

Whirlpool Corporation

5401 U.S. Highway 41 North

Evansville, IN 47727-0001

Charlie Stephens

Utilities & Energy Analyst

Policy & Planning Division

Oregon Department of Energy

625 Marion Street, N.E.

Salem, OR 97310

Howard Geller

The American Council for

an Energy-Efficiency Economy

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 801

Washington, DC 20036

Douglass C. Horstman

Vice President-Government Affairs

Maytag

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720

Washington, DC 20005

Earl F. Jones, Jr.

Senior Counsel, Government and Industry

GE Appliances

Appliance Pank 2-225

Louisville, KY 40225

John H. Sullivan

Deputy Executive Director

GE Appliances

Appliance Pank 2-225

Louisville, KY 40225

Rajendra K. Narang

1525 Bonnie Road

Macedonia, OH 44056

Philip J. Manthei

Speed Queen Company

Shephard Street

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Vince Anderson 

Director, Environmental Programs 

Whirlpool Corporation 

5401 U.s. Highway 41 North 

Evansville, IN 47727-0001 

Charlie Stephens 

Utilities & Energy Analyst 

Policy & Planning Division 

Oregon Department of Energy 

625 Marion Street, N.E. 

Salem, OR 97310 

Howard Geller 

The American Council for 

an Energy-Efficiency Economy 

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W;, Suite 801 

Washington, DC 20036 

Douglass C. Horstman 

Vice President-Government Affairs 

May tag 

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720 

Washington, DC 20005 

Earl F. Jones, Jr. 

Senior Counsel, Government and Industry 

GE Appliances . 

Appliance Pank 2-225 

Louisville, KY 40225 

John H. Sullivan 

Deputy Executive Director 

GEAppliances 

Appliance Pank 2-225 

Louisville, KY 40225 

Rajendra K. Narang 

1525 Bonnie Road 

Macedonia, OH 44056 

Philip J.Manthei 

Speed Queen Company 

Shephard Street 

,/'. -

Vince Anderson 

Director, Environmental Programs 

Whirlpool Corporation 

5401 U.s. Highway 41 North 

Evansville, IN 47727-0001 

Charlie Stephens 

Utilities & Energy Analyst 

Policy & Planning Division 

Oregon Department of Energy 

625 Marion Street, N.E. 

Salem, OR 97310 

Howard Geller 

The American Council for 

an Energy-Efficiency Economy 

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W;, Suite 801 

Washington, DC 20036 

Douglass C. Horstman 

Vice President-Government Affairs 

May tag 

1310 G Street, N.W., Suite 720 

Washington, DC 20005 

Earl F. Jones, Jr. 

Senior Counsel, Government and Industry 

GE Appliances . 

Appliance Pank 2-225 

Louisville, KY 40225 

John H. Sullivan 

Deputy Executive Director 

GEAppliances 

Appliance Pank 2-225 

Louisville, KY 40225 

Rajendra K. Narang 

1525 Bonnie Road 

Macedonia, OH 44056 

Philip J.Manthei 

Speed Queen Company 

Shephard Street 
A. Joseph Van Den Berg

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning

Edison Electric Institute

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20004-2696

Michael Baly, III

President

American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22209

Roland Weingartner

Senior Engineer

Miele Appliances, Inc.

22D Worlds Fair Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Mr. Weingartner

Jack T. Weizeorick

Vice President Engineering Services

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 20004

Mr. Weizeorick

Charles A. Samuels

Government Relations Counsel

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 200004

Mr. Samuels

Michael Little

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair

REAL Group

P.O. Box 43165

Olympia, WA 98504-3165

Mr. Little

 EE-RM-94-403 COMMENT 35

A. Joseph Van Den Berg 

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning 

Edison Electric Institute 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 

Washington, DC 20004-2696 

. Michael Baly, III 

President 

American Gas Association 

1515 Wilson Boulevard 

Arlington, V A 22209 

Roland Weingartner 

Senior Engineer . 

Miele Appliances, Inc. 

22D Worlds Fair Drive 

Somerset, NJ 08873 

Mr. Weingartner 

Jack T. Weizeorick 

Vice President Engineering Services 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 20004 

Mr. Weizeorick 

Charles A. Samuels 

.Government Relations Counsel 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 200004 

Mr. Samuels 

Michael Little 

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair 

REAL Group 

P.O. Box 43165 

Olympia, WA 98504-3165 

Mr. Little 

A. Joseph Van Den Berg 

Director, Electrotechnology Policy & Planning 

Edison Electric Institute 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 

Washington, DC 20004-2696 

. Michael Baly, III 

President 

American Gas Association 

1515 Wilson Boulevard 

Arlington, V A 22209 

Roland Weingartner 

Senior Engineer . 

Miele Appliances, Inc. 

22D Worlds Fair Drive 

Somerset, NJ 08873 

Mr. Weingartner 

Jack T. Weizeorick 

Vice President Engineering Services 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 20004 

Mr. Weizeorick 

Charles A. Samuels 

.Government Relations Counsel 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 200004 

Mr. Samuels 

Michael Little 

NW REAL Group-Appliance Chair 

REAL Group 

P.O. Box 43165 

Olympia, WA 98504-3165 

Mr. Little 
P.O. Box 990

Ripon, WI 57971-0990

Patrick M. Meehan

Director of Environment & Safety

The Clorox Company

P.O. Box 493

Pleasanton, CA 94566-0803

Shirley M. Ruffin

Environmental Services Department

Compliance Section

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company

Columbia, SC 29218

Curt Nichols

Senior Program Manager

City of Portland

Oregon Energy Office

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue

Portland, OR 97204

Terry V. Thiele

Associate General Counsel

White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

11770 Berea Road

Cleveland, OH 44111

Wayne Morris

Technical Director

Regulatory Affairs

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, DC 20004

Mike Thompson

Whirlpool Corporation

Jack Sparks Administrative Center

St. Joseph, MI 49085

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P.O. Box 990 . 

Ripon, WI 57971-0990 

Patrick M. Meehan 

Director of Environment & Safety 

The Clorox Company 

P.O. Box 493 

Pleasanton, CA 94566-0803 

Shirley M. Ruffin 

Environmental Services Department 

Compliance Section 

South Carolina 'Electric & Gas Company 

Columbia, SC 29218 

Curt Nichols 

Senior Program Manager 

City of Portland 

Oregon Energy Office 

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue 

Portland, OR 97204 

Terry V. Thiele 

Associate General Counsel 

White Consolidated Industries, Inc. 

11770 Berea Road 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

Wayne Morris 

Technical Director 

Regulatory Affairs 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 20004 

Mike Thompson 

Whirlpool Corporation 

Jack Sparks Administrative Center 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

P.O. Box 990 . 

Ripon, WI 57971-0990 

Patrick M. Meehan 

Director of Environment & Safety 

The Clorox Company 

P.O. Box 493 

Pleasanton, CA 94566-0803 

Shirley M. Ruffin 

Environmental Services Department 

Compliance Section 

South Carolina 'Electric & Gas Company 

Columbia, SC 29218 

Curt Nichols 

Senior Program Manager 

City of Portland 

Oregon Energy Office 

1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue 

Portland, OR 97204 

Terry V. Thiele 

Associate General Counsel 

White Consolidated Industries, Inc. 

11770 Berea Road 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

Wayne Morris 

Technical Director 

Regulatory Affairs 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 

Washington, DC 20004 

Mike Thompson 

Whirlpool Corporation 

Jack Sparks Administrative Center 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 
Ronald L. Jacobsen

Principal Research Engineer

The Proctor & Gamble Company

Ivorydale Technical Center

5299 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087

Mr. Jacobsen

David Goldstein

Natural Resources Defense Council

71 Stevenson Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Mr. Goldstein

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Ronald L. Jacobsen 

Princi pal Research Engineer 

The Proctor & Gamble Company 

Ivorydale Technical Center 

5299 Spring Grove A venue 

Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087 

Mr. Jacobsen 

David Goldstein 

Natural Resources Defense Council 

71 Stevenson Street 

San Francisco, CA 94105 

Mr. Goldstein 

..... • 

Ronald L. Jacobsen 

Princi pal Research Engineer 

The Proctor & Gamble Company 

Ivorydale Technical Center 

5299 Spring Grove A venue 

Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087 

Mr. Jacobsen 

David Goldstein 

Natural Resources Defense Council 

71 Stevenson Street 

San Francisco, CA 94105 

Mr. Goldstein