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Wednesday, April 24, 1991

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Conservation and

Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 430

[Docket No. CE-R61-90-102]

Energy Conservation Program for

Consumer Products; Test Procedures

for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

AGENCY: Office of Conservation and

Renewable Energy, Department of

Energy.

ACTT®N: Final rule.

summAfiY: The Energy Policy and

Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended

by the National Energy Conservation

Policy Act (NECPA), the National

Appliance Energy Conservation Act of

1987 (NAECA), and the National

Appliance Energy Conservation

Amendments of 1988 (NAECA 1988;1

1 Title II of EPGA, as amended, is referred to in

this notice as the "Act" Part B of title III Is codified

at 42 U.S.C. 6291-8309. _

A

CE-RM-90-102 COMMENT 02

-. 

Rules and Regulations 

This section of the .FEDERAL REGISTER: 

contains regulatory documents having 

general appUcability and legal effect, most 

of which are keyed to and codified in 

the Code of Federal Regulations. which is 

published under .50 titles pursuant to 44 

U.S.C. 1510. 

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold 

by the Superintendent of Documents. 

Prices of new books are Hsted in the . 

first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of ~ach 

week. 

Federal Register 

VoL 56, No. 79 

Wednesday. April 24, 1991 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Office of Conservation and 

Renewable Energy 

10 CFR Part 430 

[Docket No. CE-RIIr1-90-102J 

18677 

Energy Conservation Program f;)r 

Consumer Products; Test ProC$dures 

for fluorescent lamp Ballasts 

AGENCY: Office of Conservation and 

Renewable Energy. Department of 

Energy. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Energy Policy and 

Conservation Act (EPCA). as amended 

by the National Energy Conservation 

Policy Act (NECPA). the National 

Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 

1987 (NAECA). and the National 

Appliance Energy Conservation 

Amendments of 1988 (NAECA 1988; 1 

1 Title 11 of EPCA, as amended. is referred to in 

this notice as the "Act." Part B of title ill is codified 

at 42 U.S.C. 6291-$00. 
18678 Federal Register / Vol. 56, No. 79 / Wnuiawiay,'April 24, 1991 / Rules and Regulations

requires the Department of Energy (DOE

or Department) to administer an energy

conservation program for certain major

household appliances. NAECA 1988

added fluorescent lamp ballasts to the

program's coverage. Among other

program elements, the Act requires that

standard methods of testing be

prescribed for each covered product.

With respect to.fluorescent lamp

ballasts, the Act allows the Secretary of

Energy to prescribe test procedures that

are in accord with American National

Standard Institute (ANSI) Standard

C82.2-1984.

The purpose of today's final rule is to

establish test procedures for rating

fluorescent lamp ballasts, a device

which is used to start and operate

fluorescent lamps.

Today's notice also announces the

removal of the Department's rules and

references concerning humidifiers and

dehumidifiers and makes technical

corrections to the DOE regulations

concerning fluorescent lamp ballasts

which have already been codified but

require updating.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation is

effective October 21, 1991. The

incorporation by reference of certain

publications listed in the regulations

was approved by the Director of the

Federal Register effective October 21,

1991.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Carl Adams, U.S. Department of Energy,

Office of Conservation and

Renewable Energy, Forrestal Building,

Mail Station, CE-43, 1000

Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9127.

Eugene Margolis, Esq., U.S. Department

of Energy, Office of General Counsel,

Forrestal Building, Mail Station, GC41, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9507.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background .

The Department of Energy published a

Notice of Proposed Rulemaldng

(hereafter referred to as proposed rule)

in the Federal Register on March 5, 1990,

to establish test procedures for

fluorescent lamp ballasts. 55 FR 7710.

DOE proposed to establish test methods

for fluorescent lamp ballasts based on

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984.

Section 323(b)(5) of the Act specifies

that the Secretary of DOE (Secretary)

shall prescribe test procedures for

fluorescent lamp ballasts that are in

accord with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984

or other test procedures determined

appropriate by the Secretary. ANSI

Standard C82.2-4984 provides methods

of testing and measuring the

performance of fluorescent lamp

ballasts. Today's final rule incorporates

by reference the test methods found in

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. The

Department also is including in the test

procedures a method of calculating the

Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF), the Power

Factor (PF), the Estimated Annual

Energy Consumption (EAEC), and the

Estimated Annual Operating Cost

(EAOC), which are not found in ANSI

Standard C82.2-1984 but are needed to

comply with the Act. Section 323(b)(3) of

the Act provides that test procedures be

designed to measure energy efficiency,

energy use, and estimated annual

operating cost.

Today's final rule also deletes the

references and test procedures for two

appliances no longer covered by the

Act, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. In

addition, corrections to definitions and

other editorial items pertaining to the

DOE fluorescent lamp ballast

regulations are included in this final

rule.

II. Discussion

A. In response to the proposed rule,

DOE received comments from

manufacturers and a trade organization

concerned with fluorescent lamp

ballasts. The issues raised by the

comments are discussed below:

1. Test Procedure

The Department received one

comment concerning its proposal to

incorporate by reference ANSI Standard

C82.2-1984 as part of the test procedure

for fluorescent lamp ballasts. This

comment recommended that section 6.2

of the ANSI standard evaluate the

ballast under test with the reference

lamps after it had reached thermal

equilibrium instead of taking the

required measurements immediately.

This suggestion requires that the ballast

operate with a different set of lamps for

some period of time to reach its thermal

equilibrium before being switched to the

reference lamps for the appropriate

measurements. (Motorola Lighting Inc.

(Motorola), No. 3, at 2).2

The ANSI test procedure uses a

reference or known ballast and a

conditioned lamp, i.e., a lamp that has

been operated for more than 100 hours,

in a test apparatus to measure power

input and light output. After the

reference conditions are recorded, the

reference ballast is replaced by the

ballast under test, and testing is

2 Comments on the proposed rule have been

assigned docket numbers and have been numbered

consecutively. Statements made at the public

hearing are identified as testimony with the name of

the speaker and page number.

repeated under the same conditions.

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984 provides

specific guidance on how the test is to

be conducted.

The standard levels established by

the Act are based on the use of ANSI

Standard C82.2-1984, which takes

measurement readings of ballast output

within 30 seconds after switching to the

test ballast without regard for thermal

equilibrium. The ANSI standard states

that waiting for thermal equilibrium will

have little effect on the test results. DOE

is deferring to theANSI standard in this

regard.

The Department is incorporating by

reference ANSI Standard C82.2-1984, as

referenced in section 323[b)(5) of the

Act, as a test procedure in Appendix Q

to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. Any

subsequent amendment to this standard

by the standard-setting organization

(ANSI) will not affect the DOE test

procedures, which can be amended only

by DOE, This test procedure will

provide, inter elia, results suitable for

determining whether the products

comply with the standard levels

established by the Act.

2. Measures of Energy Consumption

The Department received three

comments concerning the proposal to

establish methods of calculating the

energy consumption and energy cost

involved with operating fluorescent

lamp ballasts. (National Electrical

Manufacturers Association (NEMA), No.

1, at 1; Magnetek Universal

Manufacturing (Magnetek), No. 2, at 1;

and Motorola, No. 3, at 2).

Each comment objected to the

proposal for "Estimated Annual

Operating Cost" (EAOC) and

"Estimated Annual Energy

Consumption" (EAEC). The primary

reason given was concern that at some

later date these values would be

required to appear on a label. All three

comments recommended that the "circle

E," prescribed by the labeling section of

NAECA 1988, be the only form of

labeling and the only method of

demonstrating compliance with the

standard. The comments all expressed a

desire to avoid a "numbers game"

approach to the proper selection of

ballasts. (Magnetek, No. 2, at 1). They

believe that labeling is not necessary or

appropriate for this product since its

average cost is less than $20 as

compared to the other, higher cost, more

energy consumptive appliances covered

by the Act.

The comments also questioned the

requirement for stating the Ballast

Efficacy Factor (BEF) value. Magnetek

commented that "manufacturers would

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18678 Federal Register I Vol. 56. No. 79 I l1\IT3'tltlMlfay. 'April 24. 1991 I Rules and Regulations 

requires the Department of Energy (DOE 

or Department) to administer an energy 

conservation program for certain major 

household appliances. NAECA 1988 

added fluorescent lamp ballasts to the 

program's coverage. Among other 

program elements, the Act requires that 

standard methods of testing be 

prescribed for each covered product. 

With respect to,fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. the Act allows the Secretary of 

Energy to prescribe test procedures that 

are in accord with American National 

Standard Institute (ANSI) Standard 

C82.2-1984. 

The purpose of today's final rule is to 

establish test procedures for rating 

fluorescent lamp ballasts, a device 

which isused to start and operate 

fluorescent lamps. 

Today's notice also announces the 

removal of the Department's rules and 

references concerning humidifiers and 

dehumidifiers and makes technical 

corrections to the DOE regulations 

concerning fluorescent lamp ballasts 

which have already been codified but 

require updating. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation is 

effective October 21. 1991. The 

incorporation by reference of certain 

publications listed in the regulations 

was approved by the Director of the 

Federal Register effective October 21, 

·1991. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Carl. Adams, U.S. Department of Energy, 

Office of Conservation and 

Renewable Energy, Forrestal Building, 

Mail StatioIl, CE-43, 1000 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9127. 

Eugene Margolis, Esq., U.S. Department 

of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 

Forrestal Building, Mail Station, GC41,1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20585. (202) .586-9507. 

. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background. 

The Department of Energy published a 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(hereafter referred to as proposed rule) 

in the Federal Register on March 5, 1990, 

to establish test procedures for 

fluorescent lamp ballasts. 55 FR 7710. 

DOE proposed to establish test methods 

for fluorescent lamp ballasts based on 

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. 

Section 323(b )(5) of the Act specifies 

that the Secretary of DOE (Secretary) 

shall prescribe test procedures for 

fluorescent lamp ballasts that are in 

accord with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984 

or other test procedures determined 

appropriate by the Secretary. ANSI 

Standard C82.~1984 provides methods 

of testing and measuring the 

performance of fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. Today's final rule incorporates 

by reference the test methods found in 

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. The 

Department also is including in the test 

procedures a method of calculating the 

Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF). the Power 

Factor (PF). the Estimated ... \nnual 

Energy Consumption (EAEC). and the 

Estimated Annual Operating Cost 

(EAOC). which are not found in At"l"SI 

Standard C82.2-1984 but are needed to 

comply with the Act. Section 323(b )(3) of 

the Act provides that test procedures be 

designed to measure energy efficiency, 

energy use. and estimated annual 

operating cost. 

Today's final rule also deletes the 

references and test procedures for two 

appliances no longer covered by the 

Act. humidifiers and dehumidifiers. In 

addition, corrections to definitions and 

other editorial items pertaining to the 

DOE fluorescent lamp ballast 

regulations are included m this final 

rule. 

ll. Discussion 

A. In response to the proposed rule. 

DOE received comments from 

manufacturers and a trade organization 

concerned with fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. The issues raised by the 

comments are discussed below: 

1. Test Procedure 

The Department received one 

comment concerning its proposal to 

incorporate by reference ANSI Standard 

C82.2-1984 as part of the test procedure 

for fluorescent lamp ballasts. This . 

comment recommended that section 6.2 

of the ANSI standard evaluate the 

ballast under test with the reference 

lamps after it had reached thermal 

equilibrium instead of taking the 

required measurements immediately. 

This suggestion requires that the ballast 

operate with a different set of lamps for 

some period of time to reach its thermal 

equilibrium before being switched to the 

reference lamps for the appropriate 

measurements. (Motorola Lighting Inc. 

(Motorola). No.3, at 2).2 

.The ANSI test procedure uses a 

reference or known ballast and a 

conditioned lamp. i.e .• a lamp that has 

been operated for more than 100 hours, 

in a test apparatus to measure power 

input and light output. After the 

reference conditions are recorded. the 

reference ballast is replaced by the 

ballast under test. and testing is 

• Comments on the proposed rule have been 

assigned docket numbers and have been numbered 

consecutively. Statements made at the public 

hearing are identified a8 testimony with the name of 

the speaker and page number. 

= 

repeated under the same conditions. 

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984 provides 

specific guidance on how the test is to 

be conducted. 

The standard levels established by 

the Act are based on t.~e use of ANSI 

Standard C82.2-1984, which takes 

measurement readings of ballast output 

.,rithin 30 seconds after switching to the 

test ballast without regard for thermal 

equilibrium. The ANSI standard states 

that waiting for thermal equilibrium will 

have little effect on the test results. DOE 

is deferring to the ANSI standard in this 

regard. 

The Department is incorporating by 

reference ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. as 

referenced in section 323(b)(5) of the 

Act. as a test procedure in Appendix Q 

to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. Any 

subsequent amendment to this standard 

by the standard-setting organization 

(ANSI) will not affect the DOE test 

procedures. which can be ·amended only 

by DOE. This test procedure will 

provide, inter alia. results suitable for 

determining whether the products 

comply with the standard levels 

established by the Act. 

2. Measures of Energy Consumption 

The Department received three 

comments concerning the proposal to 

establish methods of calculating the 

energy consumption and energy cost 

involved with operating fluorescent 

lamp ballasts. (National Electrical 

Manufacturers Association (NEMAJ, No. 

1, at 1; Magnetek Universal 

Manufacturing (Magnetek). No.2. at 1; 

and Motorola. No.3. at 2). 

Each comment objected to the 

proposal for "Estimated Annual 

Operating Cost" (EAOC) and 

"Estimated Annual Energy 

Consumption" (EAEC). The primary 

reason given was concern that at some 

later date these values would be 

required to appear on a label. All three 

comments recommended that the "circle 

E." prescribed by the labeling section of 

NAECA 1988. be the only form of 

labeling and the only method of 

demonstrating compliance with the 

standard. The comments all expressed a 

desire to avoid a "numbers game" 

approach to the proper selection of 

ballasts. (Magnetek. No.2, at 1). They 

believe that labeling is not necessary or 

appropriate for this product since its 

average cost is less than $20 as 

compared to the other. higher cost, more 

energy consumptive appliances covered 

by the Act. 

, The comments also questioned the 

requirement for stating the Ballast 

Efficacy Factor (BEF) value. Magnetek 

commented that "manufacturers would 
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be pressured into pushing up the BEF to

the detriment of other factors such as

light output." Magnetek added that some

local utilities and States have

established rebate, programs and

building codes, respectively, based on

the BEF rating, which require that

manufacturers 'use ballasts with higher

ratings in order to qualify or comply.

(Magnetek, No. 2, at 1). NEMA

commented that the test method

provided conditions different from those

under which the ballast is installed in

the luminaire, i.e., not enclosed in a

cabinet and the room temperature is

cooler than in a ceiling installation.

NEMA believes that these differences

would yield erroneous information for

calculating the EAOC and EAEC. It also

believes that these numbers would

mislead the consumer if used on labels

or published materials by providing

inaccurate cost. information. (NEMA, No.

1, at 1).

The above comments are correct in

their statements concerning-the labeling

requirements of NAECA 1988. However,

the Department is aware of advertising

and product literature which makes

representations claiming to save energy

and reduce annual operating costs.

These representations claim 30 to 40

percent energy savings while others

actually quote dollar savings. The

Department believes that the

availability of standardized procedures

for projecting the annual energy

consumption or annual operating costs

of fluorescent lamp ballasts serves the

industry by establishing a uniform

method of validating product claims.

Furthermore, BEF is required by the Act

as it is the basis of the efficiency

standard levels established by NAECA

1988. Therefore, DOE is adopting into

§ 430.22(q), the EAEC and EAOC values

as well as the BEF defined in NAECA

1988.

In today's Final Rule, DOE is

establishing three measures of energy -

consumption: (a) EAEC, (b) BEF, and (c)

EAOC. These measures are to be

included in § 430:22(q) of 10 CFR part

430. The EAEC, BEF, and EAOC will

establish the methodology by which the

consumer could be provided with three

means of evaluating the energy

efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts.

The Department has based the

calculations of the measures of energy

consumption for fluorescent lamp . -

ballasts on the use of ANSI Standard

C82.2-1984.... .

• The EAEC is expressed in kilowatthours per year. It is the product of the

input power and the representative

average use cycle..

• The BEF is a ratio of relative .light

output to total input wattage as

determined by the use of the

measurement procedures in ANSI

Standard C82.2-1984.

• The EAOC is expressed in dollars

per year. It is the product of the DOE

representative unit energy cost for

electricity, the input power, and the

representative average use cycle.

3. Power Factor (PF)

The Department did not receive any

comments concerning the proposed

measure of Power Factor and, therefore,

is adopting the method for calculating

the PF as proposed.

4. Representative Average Use Cycle

The Department received no

comments concerning the representative

average use cycle, although it did

receive negative comments concerning

the calculation methods for EAOC and

E_AEC, which use the average use cycle.

Since the Department has decided to

proceed with the use of EAOC and

EAEC as discussed above, a

representative average use cycle is

required to perform the calculations.

In consideration of the various uses

and occupant usage patterns, the

Department considered five possible

usage patterns for fluorescent lamp

ballasts. They were presented in the

proposed rulemaking to illustrate the

large degree of variation between usage

patterns. The Department received no

comment on the unit cost of operation

based on 1,000 hours or any data that

would support a different annual use

cycle.

The Department believes that, in the

absence of any comment, a common

denominator of 1000 hours provides the

simplest average use cycle. The 1000

hours represents residential usage.

Using this base cost, consumers with

commercial applications in mind can

calculate the additional usage by

applying the appropriate multiplier. A

multiplication factor of 3, as stated in

the proposed rule, used with this

average use cycle, will represent typical

commercial applications. Based on this

concept, manufacturers will be able to

describe the energy and cost savings of

their ballasts using common references.

The Department believes that the

establishment of the average use cycle

will provide a simple method for those

interested in comparing the energy costs

for different durations of operation of

fluorescent lamp ballasts.

5. Number of Units To Be Tested

The Act specifies. that each

fluorescent lamp ballast shall meet the

standard. Furthermore; the legislative

history states that the'standards for

fluorescent lamp ballasts are intended

to apply to each individual ballast and

implies that the sampling plans

established by the Department for the

other covered products in the Program

do not apply to fluorescent lamp

ballasts. Thus, to meet the requirements.

of the Act, a higher degree of confidence

is required than that specified for the

other covered products.

However, to be certain that each unit

is in compliance with the standard

would require the testing of every unit.

The cost and time constraints

associated with this requirement make it

infeasible. It is estimated that the

industry manufactures nearly 50 million

fluorescent lamp ballasts a year, with an

estimated wholesale value of $370

million. Testing of a single ballast in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-

1984 is estimated to cost $25. Requiring

the testing of each ballast would more

than quadruple the price of the ballast to

the manufacturer.

There is evidence in the record that

industry performs certain testing of

every ballast produced. DOE determines

that any testing along these lines was

unsuitable for adoption into the Program

regulations for the following reason.

Testimony was adduced at the hearing

that industry does not measure the two

values [relative light output and input

power] necessary for calculating BEF.

(Grimshaw, Testimony, at 17).

DOE, in the proposed rule, set the

number of units to be tested the same as

other products, a minimum of two, but

increased the required statistical level of

confidence to insure that the products

would comply with the standard.

One comment expressed the desire to

insure the high confidence in the

efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts

by requiring a minimum of four units be

tested for the certification of compliance

with the standard. (tom, No. 1, at 2).

NEMA explained that a sample size less

than four would result in a retest to

achieve the confidence level. At the

public hearing, NEMA stated that every

ballast is tested for compliance with

safety standards and that a "short

circuit" test (without a load) is

performed. The results of the short

circuit test are used to determine the

output current which can be used to

determine the approximate performance

of the ballast with a load. This method

is claimed to have a 99 percent

accuracy. (NEMA, Testimony, at 15).

NEMA further stated that it is current

practice for the.industry to design a

model to always exceed the BEF rating.

The Department has decided to accept

this recommendation to the proposal

and will change the language in § 430.23,:

"Units to be Tested," to reflect that the

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be pressured into pushing up the BEF to 

the detriment of other factgra such as 

light output." Magnetek added that some 

local utilities and States have 

established rebate programs and 

building codes. respectively. based on 

the BEF rating, which require that 

manufacturers·use ballasts with higher 

ratings in order to qualify or comply. 

(Magnetek. No.2. at 1). NEMA 

commented that the test method 

pr.ovided conditions different from those 

under which the ballast is installed in 

the luminaire, i.e., not enclosed in a 

cabinet and the room temperature is 

cooler than in a ceiling installation. 

NEMA believes that these differences 

would yield erroneous information for 

calculating the BAOC and EAEC. It also 

believes that these numbers would 

mislead the consumer if used on labels 

or published materials by providing 

inaccurate costinformation. (NEMA. No. 

1. at 1). . 

The above COIIiInents are correct in 

their statements concerning·the labeling 

requirements of NAECA 1988. However, 

the Department is awa.re of advertising 

and product literature which makes 

representations claiming to save energy 

and reduce annual operating costs. 

These representations claim 30 to 40 

percent energy savings while others 

actually quote dollar savings. The 

Department believes that the 

availability of standardized procedures 

for projecting the annual energy 

consumption or annual operating costs 

of fluorescent lamp ballasts serves the 

industry by establishing a uniform 

method of validating product clairiui. 

Furt!Iermore. BEF is required by the Act as it is the basis of the efficiency 

standard levels established by NAECA 

1988. Therefore. DOE is adopting into 

§ 430.22(q). the EAEG and BADe values 

as well as the BEF dermed in NAECA 

1988. 

In today's Final Rule. DOE is 

establishing three measures of energy . consumption: (a) EAEC. (b) BEF, and (c) 

EAOC. These measures are to be 

included in § 430;22( q) of 10 CFR part 

430. The EAEC, BEF. and BADe will 

establish the methodology by which the 

consumer could be provided with three 

means of evaluating the energy 

efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts. 

The Department has based the 

calculations of the measures of energy 

consumption for fluorescent lamp· . ballasts on the use of ANSI Standard 

C82.2-1984. . ... ... . ",.. 

• The EAEC is eXpressed in kilowatthours per ye.ar; It ~~ the product of the 

input power .andthe repres.entil.tive 

average use cycle .. :., ' .. ,:., , . • The BEF is a ratio of relative light 

output to total input wattage as . 

5 Y9M;n +W 

determined by the use of the 

measurement procedures in ANSI 

Standard CS2.2':'1984. 

• The EAOC is expressed in dollars 

per year. It is the product of the DOE 

representative unit energy cost for 

electricity, the input power. and the 

representative average use cycle, 

3. Power Factor (PF) 

The Department did not receive any 

comments concerning the proposed 

measUre of Power Factor and. therefore. 

is adopting the method for calculating 

the PF as proposed. 

4. Representative Average Use Cycle 

The Department received no 

comments concerning the representative 

average use cycle, although it did 

receive negative comments concerning 

the calculation methods for BAOC and 

EAEC. which use the average use cycle. 

Since the Depar~ent has decided to 

proceed with the use of EAOC and 

EAEC as discussed above. a representative average use cycle is 

required to perform the calculations. 

In consideration of the various uses 

and occupant usage·patterns, the 

Department considered five possible 

usage patterns for fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. They were presented in the 

proposed rulemaking to illustrate the 

large degree of variation between usage 

patterns. The Department received no 

comment on the Ul"'jt cost of operation 

based on 1.000 hours or any data that 

would support a different annual use 

cycle. . The Department believes that. in the 

absence of any comment, a common 

denominator of 1000 hours provides the 

simplest average use cycle. The 1000 

hours represents residential usage. 

Using this base cost, consumers with 

commercial applications in mind can 

calculate th.a additional usage by 

applying the appropriate multiplier. A 

multiplication factor of 3. as stated in 

the proposed rule, used with this 

average use cyCle, will represent typical 

commercial applications. Based on this 

concept, manufacturers will be able to 

describe the energy and cost savings of 

their ballasts using common references. 

The Department believes that the 

establishment of the average use cycle 

will provide a simple method for those 

interested in comparing the energy costs 

for different durations of operation of 

fluorescent lamp bfillasts. 

5. Number of UnHs To Be Tested 

The Act specifies. th~t each . 

fluorescent lamp ballast shall meet the 

standard. Furtherrilqre. the legislativehistory states tnat the standardsfqr . 

fluorescent lamp ballasts are intended 

to apply to each individual ballast and 

implies that the sampling plans 

established by the Department for the 

other covered products in the Program 

do not apply to fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. Thus. to meet the reQuirements 

of the Act. a higher degree of ~onfidence 

is required than that specified for the 

other covered products. 

However. to be certain L1.at each unit 

is in compliance with the standard 

would require the testing of every unit. 

The cost and time constraints 

associated with this requirement make it 

infeasible. It is estimated that the 

industry manufactures nearly 50 million 

fluorescent lamp ballasts a year. with an 

estimated wholesale value of $370 

million. Testing of a single ballast in 

accordance lNith ANSI Standard CB2.2-

1984 is estimated to cost $25. Requirir..g 

the testing of each ballast would more 

than quadruple the price of the ballast to 

the manufacturer. 

There is evidence in the record that 

industry performs certain testing of . 

every ballast produced. DOE determines 

that any testing along these lines was 

unsuitable for adoption into the Program 

regulations for the fcHowing reason. 

Testimony was adduced at the hearing 

that industry does not measure the two 

values [relative light output and input 

power] necessary for calculating BEF. 

(Grimshaw, Testimony. at 17). 

DOE. in the proposed rule. set the 

number of units to be tested the salDe as 

other products. a minimum of two, but 

increased the reauired statistical level of 

confidence to insure that the products 

would comply with the standard. 

One comment expressed the desire to 

insure the high confidence in the 

efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts 

by requiring a minimum of four units be 

tested for the certification of compliance 

""'ith the standard. (NEMA. No.1. at 2). 

Nlli'vIA explained that a sample size less 

than four would result in a retest to 

achieve the confidence level. At the 

public hearing. NEMA stated that every 

ballast is tested for compliance with 

safety standards and that a "short 

circuit" test (without a load) is 

performed. The results of the short 

circuit test are used to determine the 

output current which can be used to 

deternline the approximate performance 

of the ballast with a load. This method 

is claimed to have a 99 percent 

accuracy. (NEMA. Testimony, at 15). 

NEMA further stated that it is current 

practice for· the industry to design a 

model to always exceed the BEF rating. 

The Department has decided to accept 

this recommendation to thepropqsal 

and will change the language in § 430.23., 

"Units to be Tested." to reflect that the 
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minimum number of fluorescent lamp

ballasts to be tested for certification of

compliance with the standard is four.

Section 323(b)(3) of the Act requires

that the test procedures prescribed by

DOE not be unduly burdensome to

conduct. DOE believes it would be

unreasonable and unduly burdensome

to require manufacturers to test each

unit they produce in accordance with

the ANSI Standard. DOE also believes

industry's every-ballast testing practices

are not reasonably adaptable to the

program. Therefore, the Department has

examined sampling plans that would

yield a higher level of confidence than

the sampling plans found in the existing

test procedures for the other covered

products. Based on this review, DOE is

imposing sampling provisions that are

designed both to increase the confidence

level while not imposing an

unreasonable testing burden on

manufacturers.

The Department today is imposing a

sampling plan for fluorescent lamp

ballasts that, is based on a 99 percent

confidence level. The sampling

provisions DOE is finalizing permit the

testing of as few as four units for each

basic model. The Department believes

these provisions promote the objectives

of the Act.

6. Basic Model

The Department is also including in

today's final rule a definition for a

"Basic model" of a fluorescent lamp

ballast in § 430.2, of 10 CFR part 430. A

basic model consists of those ballasts

which have electrical characteristics,

which are essentially identical, and

which do not have any differing physical

or functional characteristics that affect

energy consumption. This definition will

separate the various types of models of

fluorescent lamp ballasts by electrical

characteristics, e.g., power factor,

voltage, and the number and wattage of

lamps powered. Each unit within a basic

model must have essentially the same

electrical characteristics. Furthermore,

each unit within a given basic model

must not have any differing physical or

functional characteristics that affect

energy consumption.

7. Energy Conservation Standards

Section 323(e) of the Act requires DOE

to determine to what extent, if any, an

amended test procedure would alter the

measured energy efficiency or measured

energy use of any covered product as

determined under the existing test

procedure.

DOE is not announcing any revisions

to the energy conservation standards

prescribed 'by :the Act for fluorescent

lamp ballasts. DOE believes that the test

procedure adopted today will not alter

the measured energy efficiency or

measured energy use of fluorescent

lamp ballasts, since the Department is

adopting the legislated test procedure

upon which the standards are based.

B. By this final rule, DOE announces

removal of the Department's rules and

references concerning humidifiers and

dehumidifiers. Although EPCA

established humidifiers and

dehumidifiers as covered products,

NAECA 1987 excluded these appliances

from the list of covered products.

Therefore, the Department is removing

all references to humidifiers and

dehumidifiers.

Further, by this notice, DOE

announces corrections of the

Department's definition of "Act" and

"consumer product" as they appear in

§ 430.2. The corrected language is as

follows:

Act means the Energy Policy and

Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163),

as amended by the National Energy

Policy Conservation Act (Pub. L. 95-619),

the National Appliance Energy

Conservation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-

12), and the National Appliance Energy

Conservation Amendments of 1988 (Pub.

L. 100-357).

Consumer product means any article

(other than an automobile, as defined in

section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle

Information and Cost Savings Act) of a

type:

(a) Which in operation consumes, or is

designed to consume, energy; and

(b) Which, to any significant extent, is

distributed in commerce for personal

use or consumption by individuals;

without regard to whether such article

or such type is in fact distributed in

commerce for personal use or

consumption by an individual, except

that such term includes fluorescent lamp

ballasts distributed in commerce for

personal or commercial use or

consumption.

In addition, the Department

announces corrections to the definitions

of "F96T12 lamp" and "Luminaire" as

they appear in Appendix Q to subpart B

of 10 CFR part 430. The corrected

language is as follows:

F96T12 lamp means a nominal 75 watt

tubular, fluorescent lamp which is 96

inches in length and one and one-half

inches in diameter, and conforms to

ANSI Standard 078.1-1978 (RI984).

Luminaire means a;complete lighting

unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp or .

lamps, together with parts designed to

distribute the light, to position and

protect such-lamps, and to connect such

lamps to the power supply through the

ballast.

III. Environmental Review

Pursuant to°section 7(c)(2) of the

Federal Energy Administration Act of

1974 (FEAA) (Pub. L. 93-275), a copy of

this notice has been submitted to the

Administrator of the Environmental

Protection Agency for his comments

concerning the impact of this proposal

on the quality of the environment.

Since test procedures under the

Program will be used only to

standardize the measurement of energy

usage and will not affect the quality or

distribution of energy usage prescribing

test procedures will not result in any

environmental impacts. DOE, therefore,

has determined that prescribing test

procedures under the Program is one of

a category of actions which do not

individually or cumulatively have a

significant effect an the human

environment within the meaning of the

National Environmental Policy Act of

1969 (Pub. L. 91-190). Therefore, neither

an Environmental Assessment nor an

Environmental Impact Statement is

required.

IV. Review Under Executive Order

12291

This final rule has been reviewed in

accordance with Executive Order 12291

(46 FR 13193, February 19, 1981), which

directs that all regulations achieve their

intended goals without. imposing

unnecessary burdens on the economy,

on individuals, on public or private

organizations, or on State and local

governments. Executive Order 12291

also requires that regulatory impact

analyses be prepared for "major rules,"

which it defines as any regulation that is

likely to result in: (1) An annual effect

on the economy of $100 million or more;

(2) a major increase in costs or prices for

consumers, individual industries,

Federal, State, or local government

agencies, or geographic regions; or (3)

significant adverse effects on

competition, employment, investment,

productivity, innovation, or on the

ability of the United States-based

enterprises to compete with foreignbased enterprises in domestic or export

markets.

This final rule establishes test

procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts.

DOE has determined that any burden

imposed on any person, industry, or

government entity by the"establishment

of these test procedures, based in part

on commercial standards, is:not

significant enough to bring the final rule

within the definition of "major rule."

In accordance with section 3(c)(3) of

Executive Order 12291, which applies to

rules other than major rules, this final

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minimum number of fluorescent lamp 

ballasts to be tested for certification of 

compliance with the standard is four. 

Section 323(b )(3) of the Act requires 

that the test procedures prescribed by 

DOE not be unduly burdensome to 

conduct. DOE believes it would be 

unreasonable and unduly burdensome 

to require manufacturers to test each 

unit they produce in accordance with 

the ANSI Standard. DOE also believes 

industry's every-ballast testing practices 

are not reasonably adaptable to .the 

program. Therefore. the Department has 

examined sampling plans that would 

yield a higher level of confidence than 

the sampling plans found in the existing 

test procedures for the other covered 

products. Based on this review. DOE is 

imposing sampling provisions that are 

designed both to increase the confidence 

level while not imposing an 

unreasonable testing burden on 

manufacturers. 

The Department today is imposing a 

sampling plan for fluorescent lamp 

ballasts that.is based on a 99 percent 

confideI!:ce level. The sampling 

provisions DOE is fmalizing permit the 

testing of as few as four units for each 

basic model. The Department believes 

these provisions promote the objectives 

of the Act. 

6. Basic Model 

The Department is also including in 

today's final rule a definition for a "Basic model" of a fluorescent lamp· 

.ballast in § 430.2. of 10 CPR part 430. A 

basic model consists of those ballasts 

which have electrical characteristics. 

which are essentially identical. and 

which do not have any differing physical 

or functional characteristics that affect 

energy consumption. This definition will 

separate the various types of models of 

fluorescent lamp ballasts by electrical 

characteristics. e.g .• power factor, 

. voltage. and the number and wattage of 

lamps powered. Each unit within a basic 

model must have essentially the same 

electrical characteristics. Furthermore, 

each unit within a given basic model 

must not have any differing physical or 

functional characteristics that affect 

energy consumption. 

7. Energy Conservation Standards 

Section 323( e) of the A~t requires DOE 

to determine to what extent. if any. an 

amended test procedure would alter the 

measured energy efficiency or measured 

energy use of any covered product as 

determined under the existing test . 

procedure. 

DOE is. not announcmg any revisions 

to the energy cdnsetvationstandards 

prescribed ·by the Act for fluorescent . 

lamp ballasts. DOE believes that the test 

procedure adopted today will not alter 

the measured energy efficiency or 

measured energy use of fluorescent 

lamp ballasts. since the Department is 

adopting the legislated test procedure 

upon which the standards are based. 

B. By this final rule. DOE announces 

removal of the Department's rules and 

references concerning humidifiers and 

dehumidifiers. Although EPCA 

established humidifiers and 

dehumidifiers as covered products. 

NAECA 1987 excluded these appliances 

from the list of covered products. 

"I:herefore. the Department is removing 

all references to humidifiers and 

dehumidifiers. 

Further. by this notice. DOE 

announces corrections of the 

Department's definition of "Act" and 

"consumer product" as they appear in 

§ 430.2. The corrected language is as 

follows: 

Act means the Energy Policy and 

Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163). 

as amended by the National Energy 

Policy Conservation Act (Pub. L. 95-619). 

the National Appliance Energy 

Conservation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-

12). and the National Appliance Energy 

Conservation Amendments of 1988 (Pub. 

L. 100-357). , 

Consumer product means any article 

(other than an automobile. as defined in 

section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle 

Information and Cost Savings Act) of a . type: 

(a) Which in operation consumes, or is 

designed to consume. energy; and 

(b) Which. to any significant extent. is 

distributed in commerce for personal 

use or consumption by individuals; 

without regard to whether such article 

or such type is in fact distributed in 

commerce for personal use or 

consumption by an individual. except 

that such term includes fluorescent lamp 

ballasts distributed in commerce for 

personal or commercial use or 

consumption. 

In addition. the Department 

announces corrections to the definitions 

of "F96T12 lamp" and "Luminaire" as 

they appear in Appendix Q to subpart B 

of 10 CFR part 430. The corrected 

language is as follows: 

F98T12lamp means a nominal 75 watt 

tubular. fluorescent lamp which is 96 

inches in length and one and one-half 

inches in diameter, and conforms to 

ANSI Standard C78.h·i978 (RI984). 

Luminaire means a,coI1}.plet.e lightilJ:g 

unH consisting of a fluor~scent lamp or . 

lamps. together with parts designed to 

distribute the light, to position and 

protect suc!damps. and to connect such 

lamps to the power supply through the 

ballast. '. - . 

III. Environmental Review 

Pursuant tO'section 7(c)(2) of the 

Federal Energy Administration Act of 

1974 (FEAA) (Pub. 1. 93-275). a copy of 

this notice has been submitted to the 

Administrator of the Environmental 

Protection Agency for his comments 

concerning the impact of this proposal 

on the quality of the environment. 

Since test procedures under the 

Program will be used only to 

standardize the measurement of energy 

usage and will not affect the quality or 

distribution of energy usage prescribing 

test procedures will not result in any 

environmental impacts. DOE. therefore. 

has determined that prescribing test 

procedures under the Program is one of 

a category of actions which do not 

. individually or cumulatively have a 

significant effect on the human 

environment within the meaning of the 

National Environmental Policy Act of 

1969 (Pub. L. 91-190). Therefore. neither 

an Environmental Assessment nor an 

Environmental Impact Statement is 

required. 

IV. Review Under Executive Order 

12291 . 

This final rule has been reviewed in 

accordance with Executive Order 12291 

(46PR 13193. February 19.1981), which 

directs that all regulations achieve their 

intended goals withouUmposing 

unnecessary burdens on the economy . 

on individuals, on public or private 

organizations, or on State and local 

governments. Executive Order 12291 

also requires that regulatory impact 

analyses be prepared for "major rules." 

which it defines as any regulation that is 

likely to result in: (1) An annual effect 

on the economy of $100 million or more; 

(2) a major increase in costs or prices for 

consumers, individual industries. 

Federal. State. or local govern,ment 

, agencies, or geographic region~; or (3) 

significant adverse effects on 

competition, employment, investment. 

productivity. innovation. or on the 

ability of the United States-based 

enterprises to compete with foreignbased enterprises in domestic or export 

markets. 

This final rule establishes test 

procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. 

DOE has determined that any burden 

imposed on any person, industry. or 

government entity by the establishment 

of these test procedures. based in part 

on commercial standards. is.not 

signific::ant enough tp bring the final rule 

within the definition of "major rule." 

In accordance with section 3(c)(3) of 

Executive Order 12291, which applies-to 

rules other than major rules. this final 
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rule was submitted to the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) for

review without a regulatory impact

analysis. This final rule has been

reviewed by OMB in accordance with

the procedures applicable to rules other

than major rules.

V. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L.

96-345) requires that an agency prepare

an initial regulatory flexibility analysis

to be published at the time the proposed

rule is published. This requirement

(which appears in section 603) does not

apply if the agency "certifies that the

rule will not, if promulgated, have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities."

This Final Rule affects manufacturers of

fluorescent lamp ballasts. As previously

discussed, the test procedure would not

have significant economic impact, but'

rather would simply provide a common

testing method. Therefore, DOE certified

in the proposed rule, and recertifies that

today's Final Rule will not have a

"significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities."

VI. Federalism Review -

Executive Order 12612 (52 FR 41685,

October 30, 1987) requires that

regulations or rules be reviewed for any

substantial direct effects on States, on

the relationship between the national

government and the States, or on the

distribution of power and

responsibilities among various levels of

government. If there are sufficient

substantial direct effects, then Executive

Order 12612 requires preparation of a

federalism assessment to be used in all

decisions involved in promulgating such

a regulation or rule.

DOE has identified a substantial

direct effect that today's Final Rule

would have on State governments. It

would initially preempt inconsistent

State regulations. However, DOE has

concluded that the initially preemptive

effect is not sufficient to warrant

preparation of a federalism assessment

for the following reason: the Act

provides for subsequent State petitions

for exemption, which necessarily means

that the determination as to whether a

State law prevails must be made on a

case-by-case basis using criteria set

forth in the Act. When DOE receives

such a petition, it will then be

appropriate to consider preparing a

federalism assessment consistent with

the criteria in the Act.

VIII. Review. Under Section 32 of the

FEAA

The test procedures in today's final

rule incorporates a commercial standard

to measure the efficiency and capacity

of fluorescent lamp ballasts. The

commercial standard is ANSI Standard

C82.2-1984.

Pursuant to section 301 of the

Department of Energy Organization Act

(Pub. L. 95-91), DOE is required to

comply with section 32 of the FEAA, as

amended by section 9 of the Federal

Energy Administration Authorization

Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 95-70).

The findings required of DOE by

section 32 serve to alert the public and

DOE regarding the use and background

of commercial standards and, through

the rulemaking process, allow interested

persons to make known their views

regarding the appropriateness of the use

of any particular commercial standard

in a rulemaking.

DOE has evaluated ANSI Standard

C82.2-1984 with regard to compliance

with section 32(b). It is the judgment of

DOE that this standard may not fully

comply with the requirements of section

32(b), in that this standard may not have

been developed in a manner which fully

provided for public participation,

comment, and review.

As required by section 32(c), DOE has

consulted with the Attorney General

and the Chairman of the Federal Trade

Commission concerning the impact of

this standard on competition in letters

dated July 18,1990. A response from the

Department of justice dated October 4,

1990, showed no objection to the

Department's adoption of the ANSI

Standard. No comments were received

from the Federal Trade Commission.

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

Administrative practice and

procedure, Energy conservation,

Household appliances, and

Incorporation by reference.

In consideration of the foregoing, the

amendment to part 430 of chapter II of

title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, is

set forth below,

Issued in Washington, DC, April 1,1991.

1. Michael Davis,

Assistant Secretary, Conservation and

Renewable Energy.

PART 430-ENERGY CONSERVATION

PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER

PRODUCTS

1. The authority citation for part 430

continues to, read as follows:

Authority: Energy Policy and Conservation

Act, title M. part B, as amended by National

Energy Conservation Policy Act, title IV, part

2, by the National Appliance Energy

Conservation Act of 1987. and by the

National Appliance Energy Conservation

Amendments of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 6291-83O9).

18631

2. Section 430.2 is amended by

removing definitions of "Dehumidifier,"

"Humidifier," "Room}lumidifier," and

paragraphs (11) and (12) of the definition

of "Basic model"; by redesignating

paragraphs (13), (14), and (15) of "Basic

model" as paragraphs (11), (12), and (13)

respectively; and by revising the

definitions of "Act" and "Consumer

product" and adding paragraph (14) to

the definition of "Basic model" to read

as follows:

§ 430.2 Definitions.

* * *

Act means the Energy Policy and

Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-153), as

amended by the National Energy Policy

Conservation Act (Pub. L. 95-619), the

National Appliance Energy

Conservation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-

12), and the National Appliance Energy

Conservation Amendments of 1988 (Pub.

L. 100-357).

Consumer product means any article

(other than an automobile, as defined in

section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle

Information and Cost Savings Act) of a

type:

(a) Which in operation consumes, or is

designed to consume, energy; and

(b) Which, to any significant extent, is

distributed in commerce for personal

use or consumption by individuals;

without regard to whether such article

or such type is in fact distributed in

commerce for personal use or

consumption by an individual, except

that such term includes fluorescent lamp

ballasts distributed in commerce for

personal or commercial use or

consumption.

* * * * *

Basic model * * *

(14) With respect to fluorescent lamp

ballasts, which have electrical

characteristics, including a Power Factor

(P.F.) of equal value, which are

essentially identical, and which do not

have any differing physical or functional

characteristics that affect energy

consumption.

* * * * *

3. Sections 430.22 (k) and (1) are

removed and reserved and § 430.22(q) is

added to read as follows:

§ 430.22 Test procedures for measures of

energy consumption.

* * * * *

(k) [Reserved]

(1) [Reserved]

* * * * *

(q) Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts. (1) The

Estimated Annual Energy Consumption

(EAEC) for fluorescent lamp ballasts,

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rule was submitted to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

review Without a regulatory impact 

analysis. This final rule has been 

reviewed by OMS in accordance with 

the procedures applicable to rules other 

than major rules. 

V. Regulatory Flexibility Act 

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 

9{}-345) requires that en agency prepare 

an initial regulatory flexibility analysis 

to be published at the time the proposed 

rule is published. This requirement 

(which appears in section 603) does not 

apply if the agency "certifies that the 

rule will not. if promulgated. have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities." 

This Final Rule affects manufacturers of 

fluorescent lamp ballasts'. As previously 

discussed. the test procedure would not 

have significant economic impact. but' 

rather would siInply provide a common 

testing method. Therefore. DOE certified 

in the proposed rule. and recertifies that 

today's Final Rule will not have a 

"significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities." 

VI. Federalism Review 

Executive Order 12612 (52 FR 41685. 

October 30.1987) requires that 

regulations or rules be reviewed for any 

substantial direct effects on States. on 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States. or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among various levels of 

government. If there are sufficient 

substantial direct effects. then Executive 

Order 12612 requires preparation of a 

federalism assessment to be used in all 

decisions involved in promulgating such 

a regulation or rule. 

DOE has identified a substantial 

direct effect that today's Final Rule 

would have on State governments. It 

would initially preempt inconsistent 

State regulations. However. DOE has 

concluded that the initially preemptive 

effect is not sufficient to warrant 

preparation of a federalism assessment· 

for the following reason: the Act 

provides for subsequent State petitions 

for exemption. which necessarily means 

that the determination as to whether a 

State law prevails must be made on a 

casEl~by-case basis using criteria set 

forth in the Act. When DOE receives 

such a petition. it will then be 

appropriate to consider preparing a 

federalism assessment consistent with 

the criteria in the Act. 

VIII. Review Under Section 32 of the .. 

FEAA 

The test procedures in today's final 

rule incorporates a commercial standard 

to measure the efficiency 8...'1d capacity 

of fluorescent lamp ballasts. The 

commercial standard is ANSI Standard 

C82.2-19S4. 

Pursuant to section 301 of the 

Department of Energy Organization Act 

(Pub. L. 95-91). DOE is required to 

comply with section 32 of the FEAA. as 

amended by section 9 of the Federal 

Energy Administration Authorization 

Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 95-70). 

The findings required of DOE by 

section 32 serve to alert the public and 

DOE regarding the use and background 

of commercial standards and. through 

the rulemaking process. allow interested 

persons to make known their views 

regarding the appropriateness of Lqe use 

of any particular commercial, standard 

in a rulemaking. 

DOE has evaluated ANSI Standard 

C82.2-1984 with regard to compliance 

with section 32(b). It is the judgment of 

DOE that this standard may not fully 

comply with the requirements of section 

32(b). in that this standard may not have 

been developed in a manner which fully 

provided for public participation. 

comment. and review. 

As required by section 32(c). DOE has 

consulted with the Attorney General 

and the Chairman of the Federal Trade 

Commission concerning the impact of 

this standard on competition in letters 

dated July 18. 1990. A response from the 

Department of Justice dated October 4. 

1990. showed no objection to the 

Department's adoption of the ANSI 

Standard. No comments were received 

from the Federal Trade Commission. 

List of Subjects in 10 eFR Part 430 

Administrative practice and 

procedure. Energy conservation. 

Household appliances. and 

Incorporation by reference. 

In consideration of the foregoing. the 

amendment to part 430 of chapter II of 

title 10. Code of Federal Regulations, is 

set forth below. 

Issued in Washington. DC. April 1. 1991. 

J. Michael Davis, 

Assistant $ecretary. Conservatioll and 

Renewable Energy. 

PART 43O-ENERGY CONSERVATION 

PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER 

PRODUCTS 

1. The authority citation for part 430 

continues to. read 8S follows: 

Authority: Energy Policy and Conservation 

Act. title m. part B. as amended by National 

Energy Conservation Policy Act. title IV. part 

2. by the National Appliance Energy 

Conservation Act of 1967, and by the 

National Appliance Energy Conservation 

Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 6291-'6309). 

w 

2. Section 430.2 is amended by 

removing definitions of "Dehumid;fier." 

"Humidifier." "Room HlIffiidifier." and 

paragraphs (11) and (12) of the definition 

of "Basic model"; by redesignating 

paragraphs (13). (14). and (15) of "Basic 

model" as paragraphs (11). (12). and (13) 

respectively; and by revising the 

definitions of "Act" and ·;Consl.!mer 

product" and adding paragraph (14) to 

the definition of "Basic model" to read 

as follows: 

§ 430.2 Definitions. 

* 

Act means the Energy Policy and 

Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-153). as 

amended by the National Energ-y Policy 

Conservation Act (Pub. L. 95-619). the 

National Appliance Energy 

Conservation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-

12). and the National Appliance Energy 

Conservation Amendments of 1988 (Pub. 

L. 100-357). 

Consumer product means any article 

(other than an automobile. as defined in 

section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle 

Information and Cost Savings Act) of a 

type: 

(a) Which in operation consumes. or is 

designed to consume, energy; and 

(b) Which. to any significant extent. is 

distributed in commerce for personal 

use or consumption by individuals; 

without regard to whether such article 

or such type is in fact distributed in 

commerce for personal use or 

consumption by an individual. except 

that such term includes fluorescent lamp 

ballasts distributed in commerce for 

personal or commercial use or 

consumption. 

.* 

Basic model * • * 

(14) With respect to fluorescent lamp 

ballasts. which have electrical 

characteristics. including a Power Factor 

[P.F.) of equal value, which are 

essentially identical. and which do not 

have any differing physical or functional 

characteristics that affect energy 

consumption. 

* 

3; Sections 430.22 (k) and (1) are 

removed and reserved and § 430.22l qJ is 

added to read as follows: 

§ 430.22 Test procedures for measures of 

energy consumption. 

(k) (Reserved] 

,(1) [Reservecl] 

* • 

* • 

(q) Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts. (1) The 

Estimated Annual Energy Consumption 

(EAEC) for fluorescent lamp ballasts. 
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expressed in kilowatt-hours per year,

shall be the product of. (1) The input

power in kilowatts as determined in

accordance with section 3.3.1 of

appendix Q to this subpart and (ii) the

representative average use cycle of 1,000

hours per year, the resulting product

then being rounded off to the nearest

kilowa z-hour per year.

(2) Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF) shall

be as determined in section 4.2 of

appendix Q of this subpart.

(3) The Estimated Annual Operating

Cost (EAOC) for fluorescent lamp

ballasts, expressed in dollars per year,

shall be the product of: (i) The

representative average unit energy cost

of electricity in dollars per kilowatt-hour

as provided by the Secretary, (ii) the

representative average use cycle of 1,000

hours per year, and (iii) the input power

in kilowatts as determined in

accordance with section 3.3.1 of

appendix Q to this subpart, the resulting

product then being rounded off to the

nearest dollar per year.

(4) Other useful measures which may

be applicable. [Reserved]

4. Sections 430.23 (k] and (1) are

removed and reserved and § 430 .23(q) is

added to read as follows:

§ 430.23 Units to be tested.

* * * * *

(k) [Reserved]

(1) [Reserved]

* * * * *

(q)(1) For each basic model of

fluorescent lamp ballasts, as defined in

paragraph (14) of § 430.2, a sample of

sufficient size, no less than four, shall be

tested to insure that-

(i) Any represented value of estimated

annual energy operating costs, energy

consumption, or other measure of energy

consumption of a basic model for which

consumers would favor lower values

shall be no less than the higher of (A)

the mean of the sample or (B) the upper

99 percent confidence limit of the true

mean divided by 1.01, and

(ii) Any represented value of the

ballast efficacy factor or other measure

of the energy consumption of a basic

model for which consumers would favor

a higher value shall be no greater than

the lower of (A) the mean of the sample

or (B) the lower 99 percent confidence

limit of the true mean divided by 0.99.

* * * * *

5. In Subpart B of part 430,

Appendices K1, K2, and L are removed,

Appendix K is added and Appendices K

and L are reserved.

Appendix K-[Reserved]

Appendix L-[Reserved]

Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430--

[Amended]

6. Appendix Q to subpart B of part

430, is amended by revising sections 1.4

and 1.7, and by adding sections 1.13, and

2 through 4, to read as follows:

* * * * *

1.4 "F96T12 lamp" means a nominal 75

watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is 96

inches in length and one and one-half inches

in diameter, and conforms to ANSI Standard

C78.1-1978 (R1984).

* * * * *

1.7 "Luminaire" means a complete

lighting unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp

or lamps, together with parts designed to

distribute the light, to position and protect

such lamps, and to connect such lamps to the

power supply through the ballast.

* * * * *

1.13 "ANSI Standard C82.2-1984" means

the test standard published by the American

National Standard Institute (ANSI), titled

"American National Standard for Fluorescent

Lamp Ballasts-Method of Measurement.

1984", and designated as ANSI C82.2-1984.

* * * * *

2. Test conditions. The test conditions for

testing fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be

done in accordance with the American

National Standard Institute (ANIS) Standard

C82.2-1984, "American National Standard for

Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts-Methods of

Measurement," approved October 21, 1983.

This incorporation by reference was

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained

from ANSI Publication Sales, 1430 Broadway,

New York, NY 10068. Copies may be

inspected at the Department of Energy,

Freedom of Information Reading Room, Room

1E-190, Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts, Docket

No. CE-RM-89--102, 1000 Independence

Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20585, or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street,

N!47 ' room 8401, Washington DC 20408. Any

subsequent amendment to this standard 6y

the standard-setting organization will not

affect the DOE test procedures unless and

until amended by DOE. The test conditions

are described in sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 21 of

ANSI Standard C82-9-1984.

3. Test Method and Measurements.

3.1. The test method for testing

fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be done in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984.

3.2 Instrumentation. The instrumentation

shall be as specified by sections 8, 9,10,11,

12, 19.1, and 23.2 of ANSI Standard C82.2-

1984.

3.3 Electric Supply.

3.3.1. Input Power. Measure the input

power (watts) to the ballast in accordance

with ANSI Standard 082.2-1984, section

3.2.1(3) and section 4.

3.32 Input Voltage. Measure the input

voltage (volts) (RMS) to the ballast in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984,

section 3.2.1(1) and section 4.

3.3.3 Input Current. Measure the input

current (amps) (RMS) to the ballast in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984,

section 3.2.1(2) and section 4.

3.4 Light Output.

3.4.1 Measure the light output of the

reference lamp with the reference ballast in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984,

section 18.

3.4.2 Measure the light output of the

reference lamp with the test ballast in

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984,

section 16.

4. Calculations.

4.1 Calculate relative light output:

Photocell output of

lamp on test ballast

Photocell output of

lamp on ref. ballast

x 100 = relative

light output

Where:

photocell output of lamp on test ballast is

determined in accordance with section

3.4.2, expressed in watts, and photocell

output of lamp on ref, ballast is

determined in accordance with section

3.4.1, expressed in watts.

4.2. Determine the Ballast Efficacy Factor

(BEF) using the following equations:

(a) Single lamp ballast

BEF =

relative light output

input power

(b) Multiple lamp ballast

average relative light

BEF = output

input power

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expressed in kilowatt-hours per year, 

shall be the product of: (i) The input 

power in kilowatts as determined in 

accordance with section 3.3.1 of 

appendix Q to this subpart and (ii) the 

representative average use cycle of 1,000 

hours per year, the resulting product , 

then bei...'1g rounded off to t...~e nearest 

kilowatt-hour per year. 

. (2) Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF) shall 

be as determined in section 4.2 of 

appendix Q of this subpart. 

(3) The Estimated Annual Operating 

Cost (EAOC) for fluorescent lamp 

ballasts, expressed in dollars per year, 

shall be the product of: (i) The 

representative average unit energy cost 

of electricity in dollars per kilowatt-hour 

as provided by t.qe Secretary, (ii) the 

representative average use cycle of 1,000 

hours per year, and (iii) the input power 

in kilowatts as determined in 

accordance with section 3.3.1 of 

appendix Q to this subpart, the resulting 

product then being rounded off to the 

nearest dollar per year. 

(4) Other useful measures which may 

be applicable. [Reserved] 

* * * * * 

4. Sections 430.23 (k) and (1) are 

removed and reserved and § 430.23( q} is 

added to read as follows: 

§ 430.23 Unit3 to be tested. 

* 

" 

.. (k) [Reserved] 

(I) [Reserved] 

.. * 

.. .. 

" " 

(q)(l) For each basic model of 

fluorescent lamp ballasts. as dermed in 

paragraph (14) of § 430.2. a sample of 

sufficient size, no less than four. shall be 

tested to insure that-

(i) Any represented value of estimated 

annual energy operating costs. energy 

consumption. or other measure of energy 

consumption of a basic model for which 

consumers would favor lower values 

shall be no less than the higher of (A) 

the mean of the sample or (B) the upper 

99 percent confidence linrlt of the t.'1le 

mean divided by 1.01. and 

(ii) AllY represented value of the 

ballast efficacy factor or other measure 

of the energy consumption of a basic 

model for which conSUlners would favor 

a higher value shall be no greater than 

the lower uf (A) the mean of t..'1e sample 

or (B) the lower 99 percent confidence 

limit of the true mean divided by 0.99. 

* .. 

5. In Subpart B of part 430. 

Appendices Kl. K2. and L are removed. 

Appendix K is added and Appendices K 

and L are reserved. 

Appendix K-[Resel'vedJ 

Appendbc L-[ReservedJ 

" " * " 

Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430-

[Amended) 

6. Appendix Q to subpart B of part 

430. is amended by revising sections 1.4 

and 1.7. and by adding sections 1.13. and 

2 through 4. to read as follows: 

" * * 

1.4 "F96T12 lamp" means a nominal 75 

watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is 96 

inches in length and one and one-half inches 

in diameter. and conforms to ANSI Standard 

C78.1-1978 (R1984). . 

" .. " " .. 1.7 "Luminaire" means a complete 

lighting unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp 

or lamps, together with parts designed to 

distribute the light. to position and protect 

such lamps, and to connect such lamps to the 

power supply through the ballast. 

* * .. .. .. 

1.13 "ANSI Standard C82.2-1984" means 

the test standard published by the American 

National Standard Institute (ANSI), titled 

"American National Standard for Fluorescent 

Lamp Ballasts-Method of Measurement, 

1984", and designated as ANSI C82.2-1984. .. " .. * 

2. Test conditions. The test conditions for 

testing fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be 

done in accordance with the American 

National Standard Institute (ANIS} Standard 

C82.2-1984, "American National Standard for 

Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts-Methods of 

Measurement." approved October 21, 1983. 

This incorporation by reference was 

approved by the Director of the Federal 

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a} 

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained 

from ANSI Publication Sales, 1430 Broadway, 

New Y Ol'k. NY 10068. Copies may be 

inspected at the Department of Energy. 

Freedom of Information Reading Room, Room 

lE-190, Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts, Docket 

No. CE-RM-89-102, lOGO Independence 

Avenue. SW, Washington DC 20585, or at the 

Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, 

N\'V .• room 8401. Washington DC 20408. Any 

subsequent amendment to this standard by 

the standard-setting organization will not 

affect the DOE test procedures unless and 

until amended by DOE. The test conditions 

are described in sections 4. 5, 6, 7, and 21 of 

ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. 

3. Test Alethod and Measurements. 

3.1. The test method for testing 

fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be done in 

accordance ",ith ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. 

3.2 instrumentation. The instrumentation 

shall be as specified by sections 8. 9, 10, 11. 

12, 19.1, and 23.2 of ANSI Standard C82.2-

1984. 

3.3 Electric Supply. 

3.3.1. Input Power. Measure the input 

power (watts) to the ballast in accordance 

with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. section 

3.2.1(3) and section 4. 

3.3.2 Input Voltage. Measure the input 

voltage (volts) (RMS) to the ballast in 

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. 

section 3.2.1(1) and section 4. 

3.3.3 Input Current. Measure the input 

current (amps) (RMS) to the ballast in 

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984, 

section 3.2.1(2) and section 4. 

3.4 Light Output. 

3.4.1 Measure the light output of the 

reference lamp with the reference ballast in 

accordance with ANSI Standard C82.2-1984. 

section 16 . 3.4.2 Measure the light output of the 

reference lamp with the test ballast in 

accordance with A.."ISI Standard C82.2-1984, 

section 16. 

4. Calculations. 

4.1 Calculate relative light output: 

Photocell output of 

lamp on test 6allast 

Photocell output of 

lamp on ref. ballast 

Where: 

X 100 = relative 

light output 

pho tocell output of iamp on test ballast is 

determined in accordance with section 

3.4.2. expressed in watts. and photocell 

output of lamp on ref. ballast is 

determined in accordance with section 

3.4.1. expressed in watts. 

4.2. Determine the Ballast Efficacy Factor 

(BEF) using the followir.g equations: 

(a) Sirigle lamp ballast 

BEF = 

relative light output 

input power 

(b) Multiple lamp ballast 

BEF = 

average relative light 

output 

input power 
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Where:

input power is determined in accordance

with section 3.3.1.

relative light output as defined in section 4.1,

and

average relative light output is the relative

light output, as defined in aection,4.1, for

all lamps, divided by the total number of

lamps.

4.3 Determine Ballast Power Factor (PF):

Input power

PF =

Input voltage X input current

Where:

Input power is as defined in section 3.3.1,

Input voltage is determined in accordance

with section 3.3.2, expressed in volts, and

Input current is determined in accordance

with section 3.3.3,. expressed in amps.

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Where: 

input power is determined in accordance 

with section 3.3.1. 

relative light output as defined in section 4.1. 

and 

average relative light output is the relative 

- light output, as defined in section,4:1. for 

all lamps. divided by the total number of 

lamps. 

4.3 Determine Ballast Power Factor (PF): 

PF = Input power 

Input voltage X input current 

Where: 

Input power is as defined in section 3.3.1. 

Input vQltage is determined in accordance 

with section 3.3.2, expressed in volts. and 

Input current is determined in accordance 

with section 3.3.3 •. expressed in amps. 

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