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## Metal Halide Lamp Ballast Test Procedure NOPR The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for the test procedure rulemaking for metal halide lamp ballasts. The NOPR is the first document to be published in the test procedure rulemaking process. It will be followed by a Final Rule.
At the NOPR stage, the DOE will propose the test procedure used to test metal halide lamp ballasts be based on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C82.6-2005, "Ballasts for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps—Method of Measurement." Therefore, DOE is undertaking rulemaking to establish a metal halide lamp ballast test procedure based on ANSI Standard C82.6-2005 for certification, compliance and enforcement provisions of the energy conservation standards. Stakeholders are invited to review the NOPR document, attend the public meeting, and submit comments on the DOE's approach.
Here you will find information on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) public meeting and DOE's proposed test procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts.
Test Procedures for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts; NOPR, Federal Register, July 10, 2009 ( PDF 232 KB ) NOPR Public Meeting Notice of Public Meeting and Availability of the NOPR ( PDF 324 KB ) Download Adobe Reader

You may submit comments via the 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.
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/ Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

E-mail: metal_halide_ballasts.rulemaking@hq.doe.gov

. Include EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017 and/or RIN 1904-AB87 in the subject line of the message.

Postal Mail: Mrs. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy 

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Include one signed original.

Comments should clearly identify docket number EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017. The deadline for submitting comments is September 23, 2009.


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

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## Metal Halide Lamp Ballast Test Procedure NOPR Public Meeting The

Department of Energy (DOE) is holding a public meeting to cover the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for the Metal Halide Ballast Test Procedure. This public meeting provides DOE the opportunity to present the proposal and to respond to stakeholder questions. DOE will also seek input from stakeholders on the proposed test procedure, its methods and
sources. Here you will find information on the meeting as well as instructions for submitting comments for this public meeting. The documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader

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### Meeting Materials Test Procedures for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts; NOPR, Federal Register, July 10, 2009 ( PDF 232 KB ) Notice of Public Meeting and Availability of the NOPR ( PDF 324 KB ) Agenda ( PDF 17 KB ) Presentation ( PDF 333 KB ) Transcript ( PDF 164 KB ) A transcript is available for public inspection in the Building Technologies Program Reading Room, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. To schedule an appointment or to purchase this transcript, contact: Mrs. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program 950 L'Enfant Plaza, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: (202) 586-2945


### Request to Speak at the Public Meeting Interested parties are welcome to give a prepared statement at the public meeting. The Department must receive a request to speak before 4:00 p.m. EST on December 12, 2008. Please submit a signed Date: December 19, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - approximately 12 PM EST Location: U.S. Department of Energy Forrestal Building 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Room 8E-089 Washington, DC 20585 

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### How to Submit Comments You may submit comments via the 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.
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/ Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

E-mail: metal_halide_ballasts.rulemaking@hq.doe.gov

. Include EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017 and/or RIN 1904-AB87 in the subject line of the message.

Postal Mail: Mrs. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Mailstop EE-2J Washington, DC 20585
Include one signed original.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Mrs. Brenda Edwards U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program 950 L'Enfant Plaza, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945
Include one signed original.

Comments should clearly identify docket number EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017. The deadline for submitting comments is September 23, 2009.


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

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