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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 98 / Monday, May 22, 1995 / Proposed Rules 27051'

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 430

Energy Efficiency Standards Test

Procedures, Labeling, and Certification

Reporting for Certain Commercial and

industrial Electric Motors

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy, Department of

Energy.

ACTION : Notice of public meeting.

manufactured alone or as a component

SUMMARY : The Department of Energy

(DOE) will hold an informal public

meeting to discuss issues and gather

information related to energy efficiency'

standards, test procedures, labeling, and

compliance certification for i through

200 horsepower electric motors that are

8654

Eugene Margolis, Esq., U.S. Department

of Energy, Office of General Counsel,

Mail Station GC=72, Forrestal

Building, 1000 Independence Avenue

of another piece of equipment. All

persons.are hereby given notice of the

opportunity to attend this public

meeting and to submit written

statements.

DATES : The public meeting will be held

on Friday, June 2 , 1995. Written

statements, in quadruplicate, must be

received by June 30, 1995.

ADDRESSES : Written statements should'

be labeled "Test Procedures and

Efficiency Certification for Electric

Motors." and submitted to: Ms. Sandy

Cooper, Office of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy, Mail Station EE-431,

U.S. Department of Energy, 1000

Independence Avenue SW.,

Washington, DC 20585. Telephone:

(202) 586-7574; Telefax: (202) 586-

4617.

The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.,

and will be held at the U.S. Department

of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E245, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Anthony Balducci, U.S. Department of

Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency

and Renewable Energy, Mail Station

EE-431, Forrestal Building, 1000

Independence Avenue SW.,

Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-

8459 _

James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy,

Office of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy, Mail Station EE431, Forrestal Building, 1000

Independence Avenue SW.,

Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-

SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202)

586-9507.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Authority

Part 3 of Title IV of the National

Energy Conservation Policy Act,of 1978

(NECPA), Pub. L. 95-619 , amends the

Energy Policy and Conservation Act of

1975 (EPCA) to add "Energy Efficiency

of Industrial Equipment," which

includes electric motors. The most

recent amendment to SPCA, the Energy

Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct), Pub. L 102-

486, promulgates definitions related to

electric motors in section 122 (a), 106

Stat. 2807, test procedures for motor

efficiency in section 122(b), 106 Stat.

2809 , labeling for electric motors in

section 122(c), 106 Stat. 2809, standards

"for nominal full-load efficiency in

section 122(d), 106 Stat. 2814, and

certification of compliance by

manufacturers in section 122(e), 106

Stat. 2817.

Section 122(a)(3) of the EPAct (EPCA,

section 340(13)(A), 42 U.S.C. 6311

(13)(A)), defines "electric motor" as any

motor which is "general purpose T-'

frame , single-speed, foot-mounting,

polyphase squirrel-cage induction of the

National Electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) Designs A and B,

continuous-rated, operating on 230/460

volts and constant 60 Hertz line power,

as defined in NEMA Standards

PublicationMG1-1987." Section 122(d)

of the EPAct (EPCA, section 342(b)(1),

42 U.S.C. section 6313(b)(1)), prescribes

standards for electric motors that are I

through 200 horsepower, and

"manufactured (alone or as a

component of another piece of

equipment)," except for "definite

purpose motors, special purpose motors,

and those motors exempted by the

Secretary."

Section 122(b)(1) of the EPAct (EPCA,

section 343(a)(5)(A), 42 U.S.C. 6314

(a)(5)(A)), requires that testing

procedures for motor efficiency shall be

the test procedures specified in NEMA

Standards Publication MG1-1987, and

the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard

112 Test Method B for motor efficiency,

as in effect on October 24, 1992. Section

122(b)(1), EPCA section 343(a)(5)(B) and

(C), provide for amendment of the

testing procedures if the test procedures

in the NEMA and IEEE standards are ' .

revised.

Section 122(c)(4) of the EPAct (EPCA,

section 344(d), 42 U.S.C. 6315(d))

directs the Secretary, after consultation

with the Federal Trade Commission, see

EPCA section 344(f), 42 U.S.C. 6315(f),

to prescribe rules requiring motor

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laholing to indicate energy efficiency on other electrical and mechanical this term that will take into

the permanent nameplate, to display equivalents? If so how? consideration adverse environmental

that motor energy efficiency (2) Basic model. The Code of Federal and operating conditions, such as

prominently in catalogs and other Regulations (CFR), in 10 CFR Part 430 exposure to abrasive or combustible

marketing materials, and to include § 430.2. provides a definition for the dusts, chemical fumes, nuclear

other markings to facilitate enforcement term "basic model" in regard to the radiation, salt-laden air , abnormal shock

of the energy efficiency standards. appliance program: "Basic model means or vibration , unbalanced supply voltage,

Section 122(e)(2) of the EPAct (EPCA, all units of a given type of covered power system not grounded, frequent

section 345(c), 42 U.S.C. 6316(c)) product (or class thereof) manufactured starting, frequent short circuits, and so

requires manufacturers to certify by one manufacturer and-* * * (as to forth. The Department seeks advice in

compliance with energy efficiency dishwashers, for example ) which have developing. a definition for "service

standards through an independent electrical characteristics that are conditions other than usual."

testing or certification program essentially identical, and which do not b. Testing.

nationally recognized in the United have any differing physical or (1) Canadian Standards Association

States.

functional characteristics that affect Standard C390 . Section 122(b)(1) of the

energy consumption." Basic model iss EPAct (SPCA, section 343(a)(5)(A), 42

2. Background term used to describe a product or item U.S.C. 6314(a)(5)(A)) states that "the test

The Department of Energy is drafting of equipment whose performance, procedures shall be the test procedures

a proposed rule to implement the EPAct design, mechanical, and functional specified in NEMA Standards

requirements for motors. However, the characteristics are essentially the same. Publication MGi-1,987 and IEEE

language of the EPAct raises several Components of similar , design may be Standard 112 Test Method B for motor

issues regarding definitions, testing,

substituted in a basic model without efficiency, as in effect on the date of the

labeling, and certification.

requiring additional testing if the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of

The purpose of the public meeting is represented measures of energy 1992 ." Subsequently , the NEMA

to discuss these issues, gather consumption continue to satisfy Standards Publication MG1-1987 was

information, and seek early resolution.

applicable provisions for sampling and revised and superseded by MG1-1993

testing..In the case of electric motors, a on November 19, 1992 , and published

3. Discussion manufacturer may produce one basic in October 1993 as MG1-1993. A further

The Department is interested in model and thousands more of other amendment, Revision I to MG1-1993,

receiving information and statements to model numbers that are essentially the was added on December 7,1993.

help resolve the following issues:

same, all based on variations in design The EPAct (42 U.S.C.'6314(a)(5)(B)

a. Definitions. -

features that do not affect energy and (C)) provides for amending the

(1) Metric equivalents. Section 122(d)

efficiency. established test procedures if the test

The Department is considering procedures in NEMA Standards

of the EPAct (EPCA, section 342(b)(1), defining the term "basic model" in its Publication MGI-1987 and IEEE

42 U.S.C. 6313(6)(1)) lists standards for coverage of electric motors to mean all Standard 112 Test Method B are

electric motor nominal full-load - units of a given type of covered amended. MG1-1993 with Revision 1,

efficiency ratings corresponding to equipment (or class thereof) section MG1-12.58.1 states: "Efficiency

horsepower and number of poles. manufactured by a single manufacturer , and losses shall be determined in

Additionally, section 205b . of the. Metric and, with respect to electric motors, accordance with IEEE Std 112 or

Conversion Act of 1975, Pub. L 94-168, having the same rating , electrical design Canadian Standards Association

15 U.S.C. 205b., states "the declared characteristics that are essentially Standard C390 ." In considering whether

policy of the United States-41) to identical

, and no differing mechanical to amend the motor efficiency test

designate the metric system of. ' or functional characteristics that affect procedures specified in NEMA

measurement as the preferred system of energy consumption or efficiency. The Standards Publication MGI-1987 in

weights and measures for-United States Department solicits the views of order to require the motor efficiency test

trade and commerce ; (2) to require that interested parties as to whether the procedures specified in NEMA

each Federal agency, by a date certain Department should adopt such a Standards Publication MGI-1993 with

and to the extent economically feasible definition . Revision 1, the Department hereby

by the end of the fiscal year 1992, use (3) Definite purpose motor. Under solicits information on the affect of the

the metric system of measurement in its section 122(d) of the EPAct (EPCA additional reference to Canadian

procurements, grants, and other section 342(b)(1), 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)(1)), Standards Association Standard C390.

business-related activities, except to the the energy efficiency standards for (2) Testing sampling plan. Section

extent that such use is impractical or is electric motors do not apply to "definite 122(d) of the EPAct (SPCA, section

likely to cause significant inefficiencies purpose motors." Section 122(a)(3) of 342 (b), 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)) requires each

or loss of markets to United States firms, the EPAct (EPCA § 340(13)(B), 42 U .S.C. electric motor to have a certain

such as when foreign competitors are § 6311 (13)(B)) defines a "definite . "nominal full load efficiency," which is

producing competing products in non- purpose motor" as "any motor designed defined in section 122(a)(3) of the EPAct

metric units." This policy is in standard ratings with standard (EPCA section 340 (13)(H), 42 U.S.-

promulgated in Executive Order 12770 operating characteristics or standard 6311(13)(H)) as the average efficiency of

of July 25, 1991 , "Metric Usage in mechanical construction for use under a population of motors of duplicate

Federal Government Programs." 56 FR service conditions other than usual, or design as determined in accordance

35801-03 (July 29, 1991 ). The for use on a particular type of with NEMA Standards PublicationDepa-_ '.t seeksadvice on how to application which cannot be used in MGI-1987. NEMA Standards'

_. _ with respect to most general purpose applications." Publications MG1-1987 and MG1-1993

motor- under the EP . Specifically, However, the EPAct does not define the with Revision I both provide for the

our the enezU efficiency rules term "service conditions other than determination of nominal full load

sdentowatt ratings equivalent to usual." Therefore , the Department is efficiencies that are to represent the

corresponding horsepower ratings, and considering developing a definition for average efficiency of a large population

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of motors of duplicate design. and a c. Labeling. Section 122(c)(4) of the hours continuous operation according to

rresponding minimum efficiency that . EPAct (EPCA, section 344(d), 42 U.S.C. manufacturer's ratings.")

any motor must equal or exceed to be 6315(d)) requires the following: (1) "Not The Department seeks advice on

rated at t h e co maminal later than 12 months after the Secretary whether such label(s) or marking(s)

efficiency. The DOE contemplates establishes test procedures for electric would assist purchasers , and on the

establishing a testing sampling plan to motors * * * the Secretary shall content, design, size , location, and

reasonably-ensure that the results from prescribe labeling rules a * * taking . attachment of such label(s) or

testing a few motors will establish the into consideration NEMA Standards marking(s).

average efficiency of the large Publication MG1-1987;" and (2 ) such ' d. Certification. Section 122(e)(2) of

population of motors of duplicate labeling rules shall "(1 ) indicate the the EPAct (SPCA section 345(c), 42

design. This could be done by requiring energy efficiency of the motor on the U.S.C. 6316(c)) requires "manufacturers.

the testing of a sufficient number of permanent nameplate attached to such to certify, through an independent

motors of a particular model, selected at motor, (2) prominently display the testing or certification program

random , so that an estimate at the 95 energy efficiency of the motor in nationally recognized in the United

percent statistical confidence level can equipment catalogs and other material States, that such motor meets the

be made both that the motors of this . - used to market the equipment; and (3) applicable (nominal full-load efficiency

model offered for sale have both a mean include such other markings as the standard)."

efficiency equal to or greater than the Secretary determines necessary , solely -

(1) Compliance. The Department is

nominal efficiency given in NEMA to facilitate enforcement of the considering implementation of the

Standards Publication MGi-1993 standa rds." - - EPAct requirement for "manufacturers

Revision I for this rating , and also that Based upon these EPAct to certify" by means of a compliance

at least 99 percent of these motors of requirements, the Department is - statement and certification report that

this same particular model have considering the required use of a each basic model of energy efficient -

efficiencies equal to or greater than the distinct logo , such as lower case letters electric motor meets the requirements of

I minimum efficiency associated with the

o

e within a circle, to identify motors the EPAct. This is similar to 10 CFR .

nominal efficiency given for this motor that are manufactured as energy - 430.62(a), which sets forth the appliance

in the NEMA Standards Publication efficient and in compliance with the program procedures to be followed for

MG1-1993 Revision 1. The Department EPAct. Such a logo would be certification by requiring each .. .

seeks advice on what type of sampling permanently marked on the motor manufacturer to "certify by means.of a

.plan should be adopted.

nameplate to facilitate enforcement, be - compliance statement and certification'

(3 Alternative as of a cy app g doycu

displayed

ments, o

n rreport

egquir'ements of that s dard.'.' A e

determrinationn..

In

In

the

the case w

here

here a commercial documents, and other manufacturer's compliance statement

manufacturer produces hundreds of ' materials

. The Department is also and certification report for each basic

different basic models of electric considering a requirement of permanent model of energy efficient electric motor

motors, it may be neither technically markings on the motor nameplate of would be based, at least in part, upon

feasible, nor economically justifiable to both the nominal efficiency and the actual testing or an alternative efficiency

test all basic models for compliance . For minimum efficiency associated'with determination method. The Department

such situations,

the Department is that nominal efficiency, c3', and of solicits the views of interested parties

considering calcul

ations

use of ofpand prominent displays of both the nominal on such a requirement. mathematical

the

statistical methodologies developed and minimum efficiency values in (2) Independent testing and

°^es Pe catalogs to assist purchasers in making certification. The Department is also

from scientific and engineering analyses purchasep decisions

.

considering how to interpret and

that are substantiated by actual test data In addition, section 122(c)(4) of the implement the EPAct requirement for

in order to calculate the efficiency ,

i.e. . EPAct (EPCA, section 344(c), 42 U.S.C. "manufacturers to certify, through an'

total power losses, for some basic 6315(c)) authorized additional required independent testing or certification.

models of electric motors. Such displays of information about electric program nationally recognized in the

"alternative efficiency determination motor energy efficiency that are likely to United States , that such motor meets the

methods," engineering or ctatistice? assist p,: hasers in making purchasing applicable (nominal full-load efficiency

analyses, would require support by decisions,

including instructions for standard)." Such testing or certification

actual resting of some minimum number maintenance , use, or repair of the motor, programs could be operated by

of basic models and would incorporate and information on energy use. Thus, commercial laboratories, government

computer simulations, modeling, or ' the Department is also considering use laboratories, and trade associations. The

other mathematical evaluations of of a label(s) or marking(s) that bear(s) Department seeks information as to the

performance data. The alternate the following statement(s): (1) "This identity , nature , and capabilities of any

efficiency determination method to motor complies with energy efficiency nationally recognized program (s) for the

verify compliance for motors is similar requirements in the Energy Policy Act of testing and certification of motors. The

to the method used in the appliance 1992 at the time of original - Department is aware that the

program, 10 CFR part-430 , manufacture, (DATE]." or "Efficiency Association of Home Appliance

§ 430.24(m)(2)(ii), that permits complies with EPACT at time of Manufacturers conducts a program to

manufacturers of central air manufacture , [DATE]."; (2) "Consult the verify manufacturers' certifications of

conditioners to verify compliance by . manufacturer for maintenance, use, or the total refrigerated volume of

use of an "alternative rating method ." repair." or "Repair only in factory refrigerators and the energy efficiency

The Department solicits views on • authorized shop."; and (3) "Estimated values of room air conditioners; that the

both the ,. 'hility o ft ' gall models kilowatts used after 2000 hours Gas Appliance Manufacturers - -

of'm om as- well appropriate continuous operation according to Association conducts a testing program

alternative methr s for determi g manufacturer's ratings: ",or to verify manufacturers' certifications of

efficiency in the event it is not feasible "Est. annual kW used: ". the energy efficiency of water heaters,

to test all models. (Annual would be defined as "2000 furnaces, room heaters, and boilers; and

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that the Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Institute conducts a testing

to verify manufacturers'

certific9ions of the energy efficiency

and other performance criteria of

residential and commercial air

conditioning and heat pump systems.

The Department seeks information on

any similar existing programs that

certify or verify the performance

characteristics of motors: In addition,

the Department seeks information as to

whether foreign commerciaL

laboratories, foreign government.

laboratories, or trade associations

operate such programs.

The Department_also seeks advice

concet33ing two other possible issues

under-122(e) of the EPAct•(EPGA section

345(c), 42 U.S.C. 6316(c)). First,

questions may arise as to what

constitutes "an independent testing or

certification program [that is] nationally

recognized." The Department seeks

input as to the criteria by which an

organization should be considered

competent (1) to conduct -the specific

tests or calibrations for motors

according to the required test

procedures, and (2) to operate a

certification program. One possibility is

that the Department could consider a

statements, the ]Department will

consider the views presented in

formulating a Notice of Proposed

Rulemaking regarding energy efficient

motors.

Issued in Washington, DC, May 16, 1995.

Christine A. Ervin, • •

Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficienryand

Renewable Energy.

IFR Doc. 95-12492 Filed 5-19-95; 8:45 am].

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motor testing or certification program to

be "nationally recognized" if the

program were accredited by'the

National Institute of Standards and

Technology/National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program' -

(NIST/N VLAP). The Department seeks

views on such an approach, including

the question of whether a foreign

program recognized by NISI/NVLAP

should be considered "nationally

recognized in the United States:"

Second, the Department seeks views as

to whether manufacturers are permitted

to self-test or self-certify the energy

efficiency of their own motors, and, if

so, under what circumstances.

e. Identification of other issues. The

Department will seek to resolve the

above issues in developing a proposed

rule. In addition, there may be other

issues that the Department will need to

address. The purpose of the meeting is

to identify all of these various issues

and to begin dialogue with interested

parties to help resolve them.

4. Public Meeting Procedure

The meeting will be conducted in an

informal, conference style. A court

reporter will be present to record the

minutes of the meeting. There shall be'

no discussion of proprietary

information, costs or prices, market

shares, nr other commercial matters

antic > ? st law. After the

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