Fall 2013

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 

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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 

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

industrial electric motors. 

BILLING CODE 

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The 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 11/12/2013 

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Final 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 Cite

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Notice: 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 09/00/2014 

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Regulatory 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 05/16/2011 

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NPRM 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 09/10/2012 

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NPRM; 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 11/24/2010 

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Preliminary 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 energy

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savings 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

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