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## Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts Public Meeting for Standby Mode and Off Mode Test Procedure NOPR

The Department of Energy (DOE) is holding a public meeting that covers the standby mode and off mode test procedure Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for fluorescent lamp ballasts. This public meeting gives DOE an opportunity to present the proposals in the standby mode and off mode test procedure NOPR and to respond to stakeholder questions. DOE will also seek input from stakeholders on the planned methodologies, assumptions, and data sources. On this page, you will find meeting materials and instructions for submitting comments about the test procedure NOPR for fluorescent lamp ballasts.
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### Meeting Materials Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Public Meeting, January 8, 2009 as issued by the Secretary of Energy, NOTE: the official version of the NOPR will be published in the Federal Register shortly ( PDF 188 KB ) Presentation (Available after the meeting) Transcript (Available after the meeting)



### How to Submit Comments You may submit comments through the DATE: February 2, 2009

TIME: 10:30 a.m. EST

LOCATION: U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Room 8E-089 Washington, DC 20585

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2 of 3 1/13/2009 7:52 AM Federal Rulemaking Portal, electronically, by mail, or by courier. Whenever possible, comments in the electronic format should carry the electronic signature of the author. Absent an electronic signature, comments submitted electronically must be authenticated by submitting the signed original paper document.
All comments submitted must identify the Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts Public Meeting for Standby Mode and Off Mode Test Procedure, Docket Number, and Regulatory Information Number (RIN).

Docket Number EERE-2008-BT-TP-0007and Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1904-AB77
Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/

. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Email: ballasts.rulemaking@ee.doe.gov Include EERE-2008-BT-TP-0007 and/or RIN 1904-AB77 in the subject line of your message.
Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Mailstop EE-2J Washington, DC 20585
Please include one signed original paper copy. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program 950 L'Enfant Plaza, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: (202) 586-2945
Please include one signed original paper copy.
Comments should clearly identify docket number EERE-2008-BT-TP-0007 . The comment period closes no later than 75 days after publication in the Federal Register.


### Contact Information Linda Graves Project Manager (202) 586-1851

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