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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Statement of Regulatory and Deregulatory Priorities

The Department of Energy (Department or DOE) makes vital contributions to the Nation's welfare through

its activities focused on improving national security, energy supply, energy efficiency, environmental

remediation, and energy research. The Department's mission is to:

• Promote dependable, affordable and environmentally sound production and distribution of energy;

• Advance energy efficiency and conservation;

• Provide responsible stewardship of the Nation's nuclear weapons;

• Provide a responsible resolution to the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons production; and

• Strengthen U.S. scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and improve quality of life through

innovations in science and technology.

The Department's regulatory activities are essential to achieving its critical mission and to implementing

major initiatives of the President's National Energy Policy. Among other things, the Regulatory Plan and

the Unified Agenda contain the rulemakings the Department will be engaged in during the coming year to

fulfill the Department's commitment to meeting deadlines for issuance of energy conservation standards

and related test procedures. The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda also reflect the Department's

continuing commitment to cut costs, reduce regulatory burden, and increase responsiveness to the

public.

Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations

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### Pursuant to section 6 of Executive Order 13563 "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" (Jan. 18,

2011), the following Regulatory Identifier Numbers (RINs) have been identified as associated with

retrospective review and analysis in the Department's final retrospective review of regulations plan. Some

of these entries on this list may be completed actions, which do not appear in The Regulatory Plan.

However, more information can be found about these completed rulemakings in past publications of the

Unified Agenda on Reginfo.gov in the Completed Actions section for that agency. These rulemakings can

also be found on Regulations.gov. The final agency plan can be found at

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/other/2011-regulatory-actionplans/departmentofenergyregulatoryreformplanaugust2011.pdf.

Rulemakings Subject to Retrospective Analysis

RIN TITLE SMALL BUSINESS BURDEN REDUCTION

1904-AB57 Standards for Battery Chargers and

External Power Supplies

1904-AC46 Alternative Efficiency Determination

Methods and Alternate Rating Methods This rule is expected to reduce burden on small

manufacturers of covered products and

equipment.

1904-AC70 Waiver and Interim Waiver for Consumer

Products and Commercial and Industrial

Equipment This rule is expected to reduce burden on small

manufacturers of covered products and

equipment.

Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to set appliance efficiency standards at

levels that achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and

economically justified. The Distribution Transformer and Microwave Oven standards, which were already

published in 2013, have an estimated net benefit to the nation of up to $16.3 billion over 30 years. By

### 2045, these standards are estimated to save enough energy to operate the current inventory of all U.S.

homes for about three months.

The Department continues to follow its schedule for setting new appliance efficiency standards. These

rulemakings are expected to save American consumers billions of dollars in energy costs.

The overall plan for implementing the schedule is contained in the Report to Congress under section 141

of EPACT 2005, which was released on January 31, 2006. This plan was last updated in the August 2012

report to Congress and now includes the requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of

2007 (EISA 2007). The reports to Congress are posted at:

http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/schedule_setting.html.

Estimate of Combined Aggregate Costs and Benefits

The regulatory actions included in this Regulatory Plan for battery chargers and external power supplies,

walk-in coolers and freezers, metal halide lamp fixtures, manufactured housing, commercial refrigeration

equipment, residential furnace fans, and commercial and industrial electric motors may provide significant

benefits to the Nation. DOE believes that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy standards for

metal halide lamp fixtures, commercial refrigeration equipment and walk-in coolers and freezers (energy

savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, increase in national net present value, and emission

reductions) outweigh the costs (loss of industry net present value and life-cycle cost increases for some

consumers). In the proposed rulemakings, DOE estimated that these regulations would produce energy

savings of 7.19 to 7.49quads over thirty years. The net benefit to the Nation was estimated to be between

$11.16 billion (seven-percent discount rate) and $31.57 billion (three-percent discount rate). DOE

believes that the proposed energy standards for external power supplies, residential furnace fans, and

commercial and industrial electric motors will also be beneficial to the Nation. However, because DOE

has not yet proposed candidate standard levels for this equipment, DOE cannot provide an estimate of

combined aggregate costs and benefits for this action. DOE will, however, in compliance with all

applicable law, issue standards that provide the maximum energy savings that are technologically

feasible and economically justified. Estimates of energy savings will be provided when DOE issues the

### notice of proposed rulemakings for external power supplies, residential furnace fans, and commercial and

industrial electric motors.

BILLING CODEThe 7 Actions Described in the Regulatory Plan

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number Rulemaking Stage

Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers 1904-AB86 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Efficiency Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures 1904-AC00 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Efficiency Standards for Manufactured Housing 1904-AC11 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment 1904-AC19 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnace Fans 1904-AC22 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Commercial and Industrial Electric Motors 1904-AC28 Proposed Rule Stage

Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies 1904-AB57 Final Rule Stage

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AB86

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Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers

Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act require that DOE establish maximum energy consumption levels for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers and directs the Department of Energy to develop performance based energy conservation standards that are technologically feasible and economically justified.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(f)(4)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 01/01/2012

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and commercial equipment, which has the effect of eliminating inefficient appliances and equipment from the market.

Legal Basis: Section 312 of EISA 2007 establishes definitions and standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. EISA 2007 directs DOE to establish performance-based standards for this equipment (42 U.S.C. 6313 (f)(4)).

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute.

Costs and Benefits: DOE believes that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (such as energy savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, an increase in national net present value, and emission reductions) outweigh the burdens (such as loss of industry net present value). DOE estimates that energy savings from electricity will be 5.39 quads over 30 years and the benefit to the Nation will be between $8.6 billion and $24.3

billion.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice: Public Meeting, Framework Document Availability 01/06/2009 74 FR 411

Notice: Public Meeting, Data Availability 04/05/2010 75 FR 17080

NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/14/2010 75 FR 41103

Comment Period End 05/28/2010

NPRM 09/11/2013 78 FR 55781

NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/2013Final Action 04/00/2014

Additional Information: Comments pertaining to this rule may be submitted electronically to WICF-2008-STD0015@ee.doe.gov.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Local;
State

Federalism: Yes

RIN Information

URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/30 Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1904-AB85 Agency Contact: Charles Llenza Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -2192

E- Mail: charles.llenza@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AC00

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Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures

Abstract: Section 324 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require DOE issue a final rule by January 1, 2012, to determine if the energy conservation standards should be amended.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed

Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(hh)(2)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 01/01/2012

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and commercial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures.

Legal Basis: Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291– 6309, as codified), established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles. Pursuant to EPCA, any new or amended energy conservation standard that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribes for certain products, such as metal halide lamp fixtures, shall be designed to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(2)(A)), and result in a significant conservation of energy. (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(3)(B))

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute.

Costs and Benefits: DOE believes that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy standards for metal halide lamp fixtures (such as energy savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, an increase in national net present value, and emission reductions) outweigh the burdens (such as loss of industry net present value). DOE estimates that energy savings from electricity will range from 0.80 quads to 1.1 quads over 30 years and the benefit to the Nation will be between $0.95 billion and $3.2 billion.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR CiteNotice: Public Meeting, Framework Document Availability 12/30/2009 74 FR 69036

Comment Period End 01/29/2010

Notice: Public Meeting, Data Availability 04/01/2011 76 FR 18127

Comment Period End 05/16/2011

NPRM 08/20/2013 78 FR 51464

NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/2013

Final Action 01/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels

Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

RIN Information

URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/metal_halide_lamp_ballasts.html Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Lucy DeButts Office of Buildings Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 287 -1604

E- Mail: lucy.debutts@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AC11

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Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Manufactured Housing

Abstract: The rule would establish energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing and a system to ensure compliance with, and enforcement of, the standards.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 460 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 17071 Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 12/19/2011

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EISA 2007 requires minimum energy efficiency standards for appliances, which has the effect of eliminating inefficient appliances and equipment from the market.

Legal Basis: Section 413 of EISA 2007, 42 U.S.C. 17071, directs DOE to develop and publish energy standards for manufactured housing.

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct a rulemaking to establish standards based on the most recent version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), except in cases in which the Secretary finds that the IECC is not cost effective or a more stringent standard would be more cost effective based on the impact of the IECC on the purchase price of manufactured housing and on total lifecycle construction and operating costs.

Costs and Benefits: Because DOE has not yet proposed energy efficiency standards, DOE cannot provide an estimate of combined aggregate costs and benefits for these actions. DOE will, however, in compliance with all applicable law, issue standards that provide for increased energy efficiency that are economically justified. Estimates of energy savings will be provided when DOE issues the notice of proposed rulemaking.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/22/2010 75 FR 7556

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/24/2010
Request for Infommation 06/25/2013 78 FR 37995

NPRM 09/00/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www.energycodes.gov/status/mfg_housing.stm Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mohammed Khan Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -7892

E- Mail: mohammed.khan@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AC19

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Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Abstract: DOE is reviewing and updating energy conservation standards, as required by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, to reflect technological advances. All amended standards must be technologically feasible and economically justified. As required by EPCA, DOE published previously a final rule establishing energy conservation standards for ice-cream freezers, self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers without doors, for equipment manufactured after January 1, 2012. (74 FR 1092, Jan. 9, 2009) DOE is required to issue a final rule for this second review of energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment no later than January 1, 2013.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed

Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(c)(5)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 01/01/2013

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and commercial equipment, including commercial refrigeration equipment.

Legal Basis: Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified), established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles. Pursuant to EPCA, any new or amended energy conservation standard that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribes for certain products, such as commercial refrigeration equipment, shall be designed to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(2)(A)), and result in a significant conservation of energy. (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(3)(B))

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute.

Costs and Benefits: DOE believes that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (such as energy savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, an increase in national net present value, and emission reductions) outweigh the burdens (such as loss of industry net present value). DOE estimates that energy savings from electricity will be 1 quad over 30 years and the benefit to the Nation will be between $1.61 billion and $4.07

billion.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice: Public Meeting, Framework Document Availability 05/06/2010 75 FR 24824

Comment Period End 06/07/2010

Notice: Public Meeting, Data Availability 03/30/2011 76 FR 17573

Comment Period End 05/16/2011NPRM 09/11/2013 78 FR 55889

NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/2013

Final Action 02/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels

Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

RIN Information

URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standard/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/27 Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Charles Llenza Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -2192

E- Mail: charles.llenza@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AC22

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Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnace Fans

Abstract: DOE is initiating its first rulemaking to consider new energy conservation standards or energy use standards for purposes of circulating air through duct work, as required under 42 U.S.C. 6295(f)(4)(D). DOE commonly refers to these products as "residential furnace fans." EPCA, as amended, requires DOE to publish a final rule establishing any final energy conservation or energy use standards not later than December 31, 2013.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295 (f)(4)(D)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 12/31/2013

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and commercial equipment, including residential furnace fans.

Legal Basis: Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified), established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles. Pursuant to EPCA, any new or amended energy conservation standard that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribes for certain products, such as residential furnace fans, shall be designed to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(2)(A)), and result in a significant conservation of energy. (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(3)(B)

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute.

Costs and Benefits: Because DOE has not yet proposed candidate standard levels for this equipment, DOE cannot provide an estimate of combined aggregate costs and benefits for these actions. DOE will, however, in compliance with all applicable law, issue standards that provide the maximum energy savings that are technologically feasible and economically justified. Estimates of energy savings will be provided when DOE issues the notice of proposed rulemaking for this equipment.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice: Public Meeting, Framework Document Availability 06/03/2010 75 FR 31323

Comment Period End 07/06/2010
Preliminary Analysis 07/10/2012 77 FR 40530

Comment Period End 09/10/2012NPRM; Public Meeting 10/25/2013 78 FR 64067
Public Meeting 12/03/2013

Final Action 12/00/2013

NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/2013

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Yes

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1904-AC21
Agency Contact: Ronald B. Majette Program Manager, Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -7935

E- Mail: ronald.majette@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AC28

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Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Commercial and Industrial Electric Motors

Abstract: Consistent with changes made by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), DOE is amending its electric motor standards by expanding the scope of the electric motors that would be regulated. Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, DOE must publish a final rule determining whether to amend its standards no later than 24 months after the effective date of the previous final rule.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private
Sector

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431.25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6313(b)(4)(B)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 12/19/2012

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and commercial equipment, including commercial and industrial electric motors.

Legal Basis: Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified), established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles. Pursuant to EPCA, any new or amended energy conservation standard that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribes for certain products, such as electric motors, shall be designed to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(2)(A)), and result in a significant conservation of energy. (42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(3)(B))

Alternatives: ALTERNATIVES The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute

Costs and Benefits: Because DOE has not yet proposed candidate standard levels for this equipment, DOE cannot provide an estimate of combined aggregate costs and benefits for these actions. DOE will, however, in compliance with all applicable law, issue standards that provide the maximum energy savings that are technologically feasible and economically justified. Estimates of energy savings will be provided when DOE issues the notice of proposed rulemaking for this equipment.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice: Public Meeting; Framework Document Availability 09/28/2010 75 FR 59657

Comment Period End 11/24/2010Preliminary Analysis 07/23/2012 77 FR 43015

Comment Period End 09/07/2012

NPRM 11/00/2013

Final Action 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Yes
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/electric_motors.html Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Duplicate of 1904-AC14
Agency Contact: James Raba Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -8654

E- Mail: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov

Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EE ) RIN: 1904- AB57

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Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies

Abstract: In addition to the existing general definition of "external power supply," the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) defines a "class A external power supply" and sets efficiency standards for those products. EISA directs DOE to publish a final rule to determine whether the standards set for class A external power supplies should be amended along with standards for other classes of external power supplies that DOE determines satisfy the necessary statutory criteria. EISA also requires DOE to issue a final rule prescribing energy conservation standards for battery chargers, if technologically feasible and economically justified or to determine that no energy conservation standard is technically feasible and economically justified.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking:

Final Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(u)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 07/01/2011

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy standards for appliances, which has the effect of eliminating inefficient appliances and equipment from the market.

Legal Basis: Title III of EPCA sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. Part A of title III (42 U.S.C. 6291 to 6309) provides for the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other than Automobiles. EPCA directs DOE to conduct a rulemaking to establish energy conservation standards for battery chargers or determine that no energy conservation standard is technically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295 (u)(1)(E)(i)-(ii)and (w)(3)(D)). In addition to the existing general definition of "external power supply," EPCA defines a "Class A external power supply" (42 U.S.C. 6291(36)(C)) and sets efficiency standards for those products (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)). EPCA directs DOE to publish a final rule to determine whether amended standards should be set for external power supplies or classes of external power supplies. If such determination is positive, DOE would include any amended or new standards as part of that final rule. DOE completed this determination in 2012. 75 FR 27170 (May 14, 2010)

Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute.

Costs and Benefits: DOE believes that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy standards for battery chargers and external power supplies (such as energy savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, an increase in national net present value, and emission reductions) outweigh the burdens (such as loss of industry net present value). DOE estimates that energysavings from electricity will be 2.16 quads over 30 years and the benefit to the Nation will be between $6.68 billion and $12.44

billion

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice: Public Meeting, Framework Document Availability 06/04/2009 74 FR 26816

Comment Period End 07/20/2009

Notice: Public Meeting, Data Availability 09/15/2010 75 FR 56021

Comment Period End 10/15/2010

Final Rule (Technical Amendment) 09/19/2011 76 FR 57897

NPRM 03/27/2012 77 FR 18478

Final Rule: Technical Amendment 04/16/2012 77 FR 22472

NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/2012

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/29/2012 77 FR 38743
Reopened NPRM Comment Period End 07/16/2012
Request for Information 03/26/2013 78 FR 18253

RFI Comment Period End 05/28/2013

Final Action 12/00/2013

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels

Affected: Local; State

Federalism: Yes

RIN Information

URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/battery_external.html Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1904-AB75 Agency Contact: Jeremy Dommu Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Washington , DC 20585

Phone: 202 586 -9870

E- Mail: jeremy.dommu@ee.doe.gov