Friday December 19, 2008

Washington, DC

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/metal_halide_

Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts 

Test Procedure NOPR Public Meeting

Building Technologies Program

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Ener

U.S. Department of Energy

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Welcome

• Introductions• Role of the Facilitator• Ground Rules (norms)

– Listen as an ally– Use short, succinct statements/keep to the point– Hold sidebar conversations outside the room– Focus on issues, not personalities– One person speak at a time (raise hand to be recognized; 

name for the record)

– Set cell phones to silent/vibrate

• Housekeeping Items• Agenda Review• Opening Remarks

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9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome, Introductions, Opening Statem9:30 – 10:20 am Statute and Context 10:20 – 11:00 am Proposed Ballast Efficiency Test Method11:00 – 11:15 am Break11:15 – 12:00 pm Standby and Off Mode Test Method12:00 – 12:15 pm Reporting Requirements12:15 – 12:30 pm Conclusion and Closing Remarks12:30 pm Adjourn

Agenda

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• Review statute and DOE actions for metal halide (MH) balla

• Test procedure based on ANSI C82.6-2005• Standby and off-mode

• Present DOE’s proposed test procedure and reporting req• Clarify any questions about the proposal• Seek comment from participants on the test procedure• Discuss next steps for the rulemaking

Purpose of the Public Meeting

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Issues for Comment

Issue Box DOE welcomes comments, data, and information concerning the proposed MH lamp ballast test procedure. Throughout this presentation issues that correspond to issues the NOPR will be raised for discussion in boxes like this one. issue box number corresponds to the numbered issue in Sectthe NOPR. Nonetheless, comments are welcome on any part DOE’s proposal.

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Background and Legal Authority

Public Meeting Agenda

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2 Proposed Ballast Efficiency Test Method3 Standby and Off Mode Test Method

41 Statute and Context5

Reporting Requirements

Closing Remarks

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Metal Halide Lamp Ballast Test Procedu

• Section 324(c) of the Energy Independence and Security A

(EISA 2007) amended EPCA to require that DOE establish procedures for metal halide lamp ballasts:

“(18) METAL HALIDE LAMP BALLASTS. – Test procedure

halide lamp ballasts shall be based on ANSI Standard C82

entitled ‘Ballasts for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps—MetMeasurement’.” (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(18))

Statu

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Minimum Ballast Efficiency Standards for MH 

Fixtures Effective January 1, 2009 

1

MH Ballast Type

150W 

≤ Lamp 

≤ 500W

Minimum 

Ballast Efficiency

Pulse-start 88%

Magnetic Probe-start 94%

Nonpulse-start electronic 

≤ 250 Watts 90%

Nonpulse-start electronic > 250 Watts 92%

1 Section 324(e) of EISA 2007 amended section 325 of EPCA to prescribe minimum efficiency levels for c

incorporated into MH lamp fixtures. (42 U.S.C. 6295(hh)(1)(A)) 

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Standards for Ballast Efficiency for Metal H

Lamp Fixtures Effective January 1, 2009 

1 Section 324(e) of EISA 2007 amended section 325 of EPCA to prescribe minimum efficiency levels for 

incorporated into MH lamp fixtures. (42 U.S.C. 6295(hh)(1)(A)) 

Exempted fixtures:1. Fixtures with regulated-lag ballasts,2. Fixtures that use electronic ballasts that operate at 480V; or3. Fixtures that:

i. are rated only for 150 watt lamps;ii. are rated for use in wet locations, as specified by the Nat

Code 2002, section 410.4(A); and

iii. contain a ballast that is rated to operate at ambient air te

above 50°C, as specified by UL 1029-2001.

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MH Lamp Ballast Test Procedure Schedu

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Background and Legal Authority

Public Meeting Agenda

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2 Proposed Ballast Efficiency Test Method3 Standby and Off Mode Test Method

41 Statute and Context5

Reporting Requirements

Closing Remarks

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Proposed MH Ballast Efficiency Test Proce

Ballast Efficiency Te

(a) Lamp Orientation

1. Test Setup and Conditions

(b) Power Supply, Ambient Test 

Temperatures, and Instrumentation 

2. Test Measurements / Calculation

(c) Lamp Stabilization

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Lamp Orientation1. Lamp orientation – vertical, base-up orientation

DOE proposes lamp orientation for testing as specified in 

4.3 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005

– Most common in the industry– Most stable lamp operation leading to most repeatable and 

results

2. Lamp orientation – horizontal

ANSI Standard C82.6-2005 references section 3.6 of ANSI St

C78.389-2004, “Lamp Position”

– Addressed in ANSI Standards, but does not lead to accura

repeatable results

DOE is proposing to test in a vertical, base-up orientation

Proposed Test Procedure

Ballast Efficie

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Request for Comment

Item 4 The Department invites comment on the appropriatenelamp orientation requirements as specified in section 4.3 of ANStandard C82.6-2005 that require vertical base up unless the manufacturer specifies another orientation for that ballast and associated lamp combination. The Department also seeks comwhether a preferred lamp orientation approach exists within the for lamp ballast testing. See section III.C.1. in the NOPR for a discussion for the proposed lamp orientation requirements.

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed MH Ballast Efficiency Test Proce

(a) Lamp Orientation

1. Test Setup and Conditions

(b) Power Supply, Ambient Test 

Temperatures, and Instrumentation 

2. Test Measurements / Calculation

(c) Lamp Stabilization

Ballast Efficie

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Power SupplyDOE proposes power supply characteristics as specified in se

ANSI Standard C82.6-2005

Section 4.1 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005 requires:1. The Root Mean Square (RMS) summation of harmonic compo

power supply be no more 3% of the fundamental voltage and components

2. Impedance of the power source be no more than 3% of the sp

impedance

3. Power supply devices used in the test circuits have a power ra

the wattage of the lamp intended to operate on the ballast und

Proposed Test Procedure

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Proposed Test Procedure

Ambient Test Temperature

DOE proposes power supply characteristics as specified iof ANSI Standard C82.6-2005

Section 4.2 in ANSI Standard C82.6-2005 requires:1. Maintenance of an ambient temperature of 25° ± 5° C to re

ballast operating variances caused by excessive temperatu

DOE further proposes tests be conducted in a draft-free environ

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Request for Comment

Item 1 The Department invites comment and data on the applithe proposed ambient test temperature requirements, based on 4.2 in ANSI Standard C82.6-2005. In particular, DOE is interescomment on whether a different set of ambient test conditions mmore appropriate for metal halide ballast testing. See section IIthe NOPR for a discussion of the proposed ambient temperatuconditions.

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed Test Procedure

Instrumentation (Digital)

DOE proposes using the instrumentation prescribed in secand 4.5.3 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005

ANSI requirements for digital voltmeters, ammeters, and wattm1. Resolution of three and one-half digits2. Minimum accuracy of 0.50% of the reading from actual with 

capability

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Proposed Test Procedure

Instrumentation (Analog)

DOE proposes using the instrumentation prescribed in secand 4.5.3 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005

Analog ammeters and voltmeters:1. ± 0.50% up to 800 HertzAnalog wattmeters:1. ± 0.75% up to 1000 Hertz for ballasts with power factors 502. ± 0.50% up to 125 Hertz for ballasts with power factors 0% DOE proposes to require all analog wattmeters used on ballast

factors less than 50% to same accuracy as those for ballasfactors less than 20% (i.e., ±0.50 percent up to 125 Hertz). 

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Request for Comment

Item 2 The Department invites comment and data on the applithe proposed instrumentation requirements for power supplies, wattmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters required for testing, basrequirements in section 4.0 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005. See III.C.1 in the NOPR for a discussion of the instrumentation requDOE especially invites comment on the issue of the applicabilitproposed measurement accuracy ±0.50 percent up to 125 Hertballasts with power factors between 20 and 50 percent, becausStandard C92.6-2005 does not provide an accuracy value for thproposed instrumentation for these power factors. See section the NOPR for a discussion of the proposed instrumentation requirements.

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Proposed Test Procedure

Circuit Connection

DOE proposes that only one analog instrument may be cotest circuit at one time to reduce impedance effects on the 

DOE believes that all these instrumentation requirements, as se

Standard C86.5-2005, would facilitate repeatable and consand measurement. 

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Request for Comment

Item 3 The Department invites comment on the applicability of proposed test circuit connection requirements, based on sectioand 6.10 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005. See section III.C.1 in tfor a discussion of the proposed test circuit connections.

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed MH Ballast Efficiency Test Proce

(a) Lamp Orientation

1. Test Setup and Conditions

(b) Power Supply, Ambient Test 

Temperatures, and Instrumentation 

2. Test Measurement / Calculation

(c) Lamp Stabilization

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed Test Procedure

Lamp StabilizationDOE proposes the process for lamp stabilization that would fo

4.4 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005. 

4.4.1 The lamps used for ballast measurements, shall unless otherw

have been seasoned a minimum of 100 hours prior to their use tests.

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Proposed Test Procedure

Lamp Stabilization4.4.2 Basic stabilization method:

• Operate lamp ±3% of rated wattage in an ambient temperat

5°C until electrical parameters of the lamp cease to change

• Lamp burning time required to achieve stabilization is a min

minutes – could be 6 hours or more for MH lamps

• Standby ballast recommended to warm up the lamp to prev

lamp

• Once the lamp has been transferred to the test ballast circu

stabilization time is important – to avoid test ballast heat-upmeasurements should be taken within 5 minutes after re-sta

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Proposed Test Procedure

Lamp Stabilization per ANSI Standard C82.6-20054.4.3 Alternative Stabilization Method:

• In some cases, such as low frequency electronic ballasts, t

from the reference ballast to the ballast under test is undeffollowing alternative method should be followed to ensure treproducibility:

• Lamp characteristics should be determined with a referenc

recorded for future comparison

• The same lamp will be driven by the ballast under test for 1• The electrical measurements should be taken within 2 minu

15-minute stabilization period.

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Request for Comment

Item 5 The Department invites comment and data on the applithe proposed lamp seasoning and system stabilization requiremfollow the ANSI Standard C82.6-2005 requirement for a 100-hoseasoning period and the stabilization method in either section 4.4.3 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005, with additional methods frStandard C78.389-2004. DOE is particularly interested in whether a preferred lamp seaslamp stabilization approach exists within the industry. See sectin the NOPR for a discussion of the proposed lamp seasoning system stabilization conditions.

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed MH Ballast Efficiency Test Proce

(a) Lamp Orientation

1. Test Setup and Conditions

(b) Power Supply, Ambient Test 

Temperatures, and Instrumentation 

2. Test Measurement / Calculation

(c) Lamp Stabilization

Ballast Efficie

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Proposed Test Procedure

Calculation:1. EISA defines Ballast Efficiency1 as:

• Measured output power to the lamp divided by the measured 

(Pout/Pin).

DOE proposes that the ballast efficiency be calculated as the m

output power to the lamp divided by the measured input p

ballast (Pout/Pin)

Test measurements for metal halide ballasts would require that ball

testing be conducted according to the same requirements as ssection 6.10, “Ballast Power Loss,” of ANSI Standard 82.6-200

1 (42 U.S.C. 6295(hh)(1))

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Request for Comment

Item 6 The Department invites comment and data on the applithe proposed measurement of ballast power losses in accordansection 6.10 of ANSI Standard C82.6-2005, which requires the true RMS wattmeter with basic accuracy of 0.50 percent. DOE particularly interested in whether a preferred ballast power-loss measurement approach exists within the industry for metal haliSee section III.C.2 in the NOPR for a discussion of the proposemeasurements.

Ballast Efficie

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Background and Legal Authority

Public Meeting Agenda

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2 Proposed Ballast Efficiency Test Method3 Standby and Off Mode Test Method

41 Statute and Context5

Reporting Requirements

Closing Remarks

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Overview

• EPCA, in relevant part, directs DOE to establish test proced

include standby mode, “taking into consideration the most versions of Standards 62301 and 62087 of the International Electrotechnical Commission”1

– IEC Standard 62087 applies to audio, video, and related equ

not to lighting equipment – thus not suitable to this rulemakin

– DOE developed proposed rule consistent with procedures ou

Standard 62301 & reference language from ANSI Standard 

• EPCA defines three types of modes covering the various operati

of an energy-using product. The three modes are:

1. Active Mode2. Standby Mode3. Off Mode

Stand

1 (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A))

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EPCA Defines “Active Mode”

1

Active Mode is:• The condition in which an energy-using product -

1. is connected to a main power source;2. has been activated; and3. provides 1 or more main functions.

• When the MH ballast is operating the lamp, the ballast is in active 

ballast efficiency measure part of this test procedure covers this 

1 EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(1)(A)(i))

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EPCA defines “Standby Mode”

1

• “Standby mode” is: 

“the condition in which an energy-using product

(1) is connected to a main power source; and(2) offers one or more of the following user-oriented or pr

functions:(aa) to facilitate the activation or deactivation of other (including active mode) by remote switch (including rcontrol), internal sensor, or timer;(bb) continuous functions, including information or stdisplays (including clocks) or sensor-based functions

1 (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(1)(A)(iii))

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Standby Mode

Applicability of “Standby mode” to MH ballasts: 

• The definition requires that ballasts be connected to their ma

source; since most ballasts operated with on-off switches, cibreakers, or other relays that disconnect the ballast from the source which precludes the majority of ballasts from having senergy consumption. 

• The vast majority of ballasts do not consume energy when th

switched off.

• DOE interprets this condition as applying to ballasts tha

designed to operate in, or function as, a lighting control where auxiliary control devices send signals.

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EPCA defines “Off Mode”

1

• “Off mode” is: 

“the condition in which an energy-using product

(1) is connected to a main power source; and(2) is not providing any standby or active mode function.

• DOE considered this definition in the context of metal halide ball

believes that off mode does not apply to any metal halide ballastnon-dimmable, because off mode describes a condition that comavailable ballasts do not attain.

1 (42 U.S.C. 6295 (gg)(1)(A)(ii))

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Request for Comment

Item 7 The Department invites comment on its approach for asmetal halide ballast operation in active mode, standby mode, amode, as those terms are defined in EPCA. In particular, DOE comment on its tentative conclusion that off mode does not appmetal halide lamp ballasts at this time, and, therefore, should nincluded as part of this proposed test procedure. See section IINOPR for a discussion of off mode.

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Test Method and Measurements

The Department’s proposed test procedure for measuring standby p

of the following steps: 

1. A signal is sent to the ballast instructing it to reduce light out

percent;

2. The main input power to ballast is measured;3. The power from the control signal path is measured 

Stand

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Measurement: Input Power

• The measurement of input power to the ballast from the main ele

supply during standby mode is based on the approach in ANSI SC82.6-2005, section 6.

• This measurement parallels the approach DOE is proposing 

measuring the active mode power consumption for input powthe ballast in accordance with ANSI Standard C82.6-2005.

• Thus the test measurements of ballast input power would be 

be conducted in accordance with the appropriate sections of industry test method.

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Measurement: Ballast’s Control Signal P

• As proposed at 10 CFR 431.324(c), the proposed test procedure 

manufacturers to address measurement of the ballast’s control s

• As DOE understands it, there are four possible ways to deliver a 

signal to a metal halide lamp ballast:

1. a dedicated AC control signal wire:2. a dedicated DC control signal wire:3. a PLC control signal over the main supply input wires;4. a wireless control signal

• DOE estimates that the power supplied to a ballast using 

signal would be very small (well below 1.0 watt) – makinmeasure and unlikely to appreciably impact ballast poweconsumption

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Proposed Definitions for Control Signal

• DOE proposes to define “AC control signal” as: 

“an alternating current (AC) signal that is supplied to the ballast 

additional wiring for the purpose of controlling the ballast anballast in standby mode”

• DOE proposes to define “DC control signal” as: 

“a direct current (DC) signal that is supplied to the ballast using 

wiring for the purpose of controlling the ballast and putting thstandby mode”

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Proposed Definitions for Control Signal

• DOE proposes to define “PLC control signal” as: 

“a power line carrier (PLC) signal that is supplied to the ballast u

input ballast wiring for the purpose of controlling the ballast athe ballast in standby mode.

• DOE proposes to define “Wireless control signal” as: 

“a wireless signal that is radiated to and received by the ballast 

purpose of controlling the ballast and putting the ballast in stmode.”

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Proposed Test Setup for Measuring Standby 

of Metal Halide Ballasts with AC control sig

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Proposed Test Setup for Measuring Standby 

of Metal Halide Ballasts with DC control sig

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Proposed Test Setup for Measuring Standby P

Metal Halide Ballasts with PLC control sig

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Request for Comment

Item 8 The Department invites comment on its approach to apstandby mode provisions of this test procedure to all metal haliballasts that incorporate some form of electronic circuit that enaballast to communicate with and be part of a lighting control sysAlthough all metal halide ballasts would be subject to the test pgenerally, only these types would be subject to the test procedustandby mode power consumption provisions. See section III.E NOPR for a discussion of the proposed scope of the test procestandby power provisions.

Stand

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Request for Comment

Item 10 The Department invites comment on its proposed test and measurements for metal halide ballasts, which provide the step procedure and circuit diagrams necessary for measuring t(in watts) consumed by the main power input to the ballast, and control signal wire (if any). See sections III.C and D of the NOPdiscussion of the proposed circuit diagrams.

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Combining Measurements and Burden

• DOE proposes that the test procedure would direct manufacture

required measurements:

1. The main input power2. Control signal power in standby mode

• The proposed test procedure does not tell manufacturers how to 

these values or use them in equations pertaining to energy effici

• DOE intends to study how best to use these measurements 

mode power consumption in a separate rulemaking to review possibly amend the energy conservation standards for metaballasts, which DOE is required to complete by January 1, 2to EISA 2007. 

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Combining Measurements and Burden

• DOE notes that the proposed test procedure is designed to prod

that measure standby power in an accurate and repeatable manshould not be unduly burdensome on manufacturers to conduct. 

• DOE believes that these objectives would be met by the propose

procedure, particularly given that it is based upon IEC Standard follows testing approaches used in ANSI Standard C82.6-2005.

Stand

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Background and Legal Authority

Public Meeting Agenda

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2 Proposed Ballast Efficiency Test Method3 Standby and Off Mode Test Method

41 Statute and Context5

Reporting Requirements

Closing Remarks

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Units to be Tested: Sample Size

• DOE considered 4 factors in developing sample size 

requirements:

1. providing a highly statistically valid probability that a basic 

that is tested meets applicable energy conservation stand

2. providing a highly statistically valid probability that a manu

preliminarily found to be in noncompliance will actually be noncompliance

3. assuring compatibility with other sampling plans DOE has 

promulgated; and

4. minimizing manufacturers’ testing time and costs.

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DOE Proposes a Definition for “Basic Mod

• DOE proposes a definition for “basic model”: 

“with respect to metal halide ballasts, all units of a given ty

halide ballast (or class thereof) that:

(1) are rated to operate a given lamp type and wattage;(2) have essentially identical electrical characteristics; an(3) have no differing electrical, physical, or functional cha

that affect energy consumption.”

Report

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Request for Comment

Item 9 The Department invites comment on its definition for thfollowing eight terms that DOE is proposing to add to 10 CFR pAC control signal, active mode, basic model, DC control signalmode, PLC control signal, standby mode, and wireless control See section III.B for a discussion of the proposed definitions.

Report

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Units to be Tested: Sample Size

• DOE considered 3 alternatives for the specification of test sam

metal halide ballast equipment:

1. test every unit to determine with 100% certainty that each 

complies with statute;

2. test a predetermined number of units to yield a high level 

statistical confidence; and

3. test until a determination can be made that a basic model 

does not comply.

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Units to be Tested: Sampling Procedur

• DOE proposes randomly selecting and testing a sample of pro

(not fewer than four) of a representative model:

• a simple average of values would be calculated – becomi

actual mean value of the sample

• For each representative model, a sample of sufficient size, no 

four, would be selected at random and tested to ensure that thcalculated value of energy efficiency is no less than:

1. the lower of the mean of the sample; or2. the lower 99% confidence limit of the mean of the entire p

of that basic model, divided by a coefficient applicable to trepresented value.

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Request for Comment

Item 11 The Department invites comment and data on the accand applicability of the proposed sampling for metal halide ballaDepartment seeks comment on whether an alternative samplinexists that might be more appropriate for metal halide ballasts. section III.G of the NOPR for a discussion of the proposed sammethod.

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Submission of Data

• DOE proposes that the manufacturer, or other entity conductin

behalf of the manufacturer, provide a certification report for eacmodel which includes the following information :

1. the equipment type;2. manufacturer’s name;3. private labeler’s name(s) (if applicable); and4. manufacturer’s model number(s).

• The report would be required to certify that the testing was com

accordance with the applicable test requirements prescribed in 6293(b) of EPCA, as amended.

Reportin

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Request for Comment

Item 12 The Department invites comment on the potential impapplying data requirements described in other DOE test procedproducts and equipment subject to energy conservation standaapplies to metal halide ballasts. DOE seeks comment on whethalternative set of submission requirements exists that might be appropriate for metal halide ballasts. See section III.H of the NOdiscussion of the proposed submission of data requirements.

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Enforcement Provisions

• Once a Federal energy conservation standard becomes effecti

metal halide ballasts, the enforcement of the appropriate applicthe testing procedure for this equipment would be subject to enof the efficiency requirements and verification of the document

• DOE proposes to apply to metal halide ballasts the same basic 

requirements for enforcement currently in place for other lightinequipment.

• DOE will review the testing certification.

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Enforcement Provisions

• If DOE receives written information about the performanc

metal halide ballasts indicating that one or more basic mmay not be in compliance with the energy conservation sDOE may conduct independent testing of those basic mo

• The results of this testing would serve as the basis for an

enforcement actions related to the application of these mhalide ballast test procedures.

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Request for Comment

Item 13 The Department invites comment on the potential impapplying the enforcement provisions described in other DOE teprocedures for products and equipment subject to energy consstandards as they apply to metal halide ballasts. See section IINOPR for discussion of the proposed enforcement provisions.

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Background and Legal Authority

Public Meeting Agenda

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Reporting Requirements

Closing Remarks

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In all correspondence, include all of the following:

– Test Procedures for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts– Docket Number EERE-2008-BT-TP-001– Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) 1904-AB87

Email: Metal_Halide_Ballasts.Rulemaking@hq.doe.govComment period closes: 75 days after publication in the Federal 

DOE Seeks Comments on its Proposal

Postal Mail:

Ms. Brenda EdwardsU.S. Department of EnergyBuilding Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585-0121

Courier:

Ms. Brenda EdwardsU.S. Department of EnergyBuilding Technologies Progr950 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., 6tWashington, DC 20024 Telephone: (202) 586-2945

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