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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 92855-92868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26693]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Parts 429 and 430

[EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010]
RIN 1904-AF67

Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for General Service 
Lamps

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public 
meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') proposes several 
clarifications to the test procedures for general service lamps 
(``GSLs'') located in appendix W, appendix BB and appendix DD. 
Specifically, DOE proposes to clarify that GSLs must not be tested as 
colored lamps, GSLs that can operate at multiple correlated color 
temperatures (``CCTs'') be tested at one specific CCT, and that lamps 
with additional components that do not affect light output must be 
turned off during testing. The proposed clarifications specify that 
non-integrated lamps be tested with a fluorescent lamp ballast or 
external driver selected based on compatibility lists and availability; 
and provide specifications regarding the starting method, ballast 
factor, number of lamps and references to the relevant industry 
standards. This rulemaking is limited in scope and is considering 
clarifications to the current test procedures that are required for 
certification of compliance with existing applicable GSL energy 
conservation standards. Further, this rulemaking does not satisfy the 
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requirement that, at least 
once every 7 years, DOE review the test procedures for GSLs. DOE is 
seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.

DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this 
proposal no later than December 26, 2024. See section V of this 
document, ``Public Participation,'' for details.
    DOE will hold a public meeting if one is requested by December 2, 
2024. If a public meeting is requested, DOE will announce its date and 
participation information on the DOE website and via email.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov under docket 
number EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, 
identified by docket number EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010, by any of the 
following methods:
    (1) Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number 
EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010 in the subject line of the message.
    (2) Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc 
(``CD''), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
    (3) Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards 
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 
Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
Telephone: (202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a 
CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
    No telefacsimiles (``faxes'') will be accepted. For detailed 
instructions on submitting comments and additional information on this 
process, see section V of this document.
    Docket: The docket for this activity, which includes Federal 
Register notices, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts (if a 
public meeting is held), comments, and other supporting documents/
materials, is available for review at www.regulations.gov. All 
documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. 
However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly 
available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure.
    The docket web page can be found at www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010. The docket web page contains instructions on how 
to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. See 
section V of this document for information on how to submit comments 
through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-2J, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 586-0371. Email [email protected].
    Ms. Kiana Daw, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
Telephone: (202) 586-4798. Email: [email protected].
    For further information on how to submit a comment, review other 
public comments and the docket, or participate in a public meeting (if 
one is held), contact the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program 
staff at (202) 287-1445 or by email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE proposes to maintain previously approved 
incorporations by reference and to incorporate by reference the

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following industry standards into title 10 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (``CFR'') part 430:
    ANSI C78.53-2019 (R2023), ``ANSI C78.53-2023'', ``American National 
Standard for Electric Lamps--Performance Specifications for Direct 
Replacement LED (Light Emitting Diode) Lamps'' approved August 24, 
2023.
    ANSI C78.901-2016, ``ANSI C78.901-2016'', ``American National 
Standard for Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--
Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics'' approved August 23, 2016.
    Copies of ANSI C78.53-2023 and ANSI C78.901-2016 are available at 
https://webstore.ansi.org/ or https://www.ansi.org or https://www.nema.org.
    See section IV.M of this document for a further discussion of these 
standards.

Table of Contents

I. Authority and Background
    A. Authority
    B. Background
    C. Deviation From Appendix A
II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
III. Discussion
    A. Scope of Applicability
    B. Proposed Clarifications to Appendix W, Appendix BB, and 
Appendix DD
    1. Lamps With Multiple Modes
    2. Lamps With Non-Illumination Components
    3. Non-Integrated LED Lamps
    C. Reporting
    D. Test Procedure Costs and Harmonization
    1. Test Procedure Costs and Impact
    2. Harmonization With Industry Standards
    E. Compliance Date
IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
    A. Review Under Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094
    B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
    C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
    D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
    E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
    F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
    G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1999
    I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
    J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001
    K. Review Under Executive Order 13211
    L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration 
Act of 1974
    M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference
V. Public Participation
    A. Submission of Comments
    B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment
VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

I. Authority and Background

    GSLs are included in the list of ``covered products'' for which DOE 
is authorized to establish and amend energy conservation standards and 
test procedures. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB); 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(DD); 42 
U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)) GSLs include but are not limited to general service 
incandescent lamps (``GSILs''), incandescent reflector lamps 
(``IRLs''), compact fluorescent lamps (``CFLs''), integrated light-
emitting diode (``LED'') lamps. DOE's test procedure for GSILs and IRLs 
are set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix R (``appendix 
R''). DOE's test procedure for CFLs is set forth at 10 CFR part 430, 
subpart B, appendix W (``appendix W''). DOE's test procedure for 
integrated LED lamps is set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, 
appendix BB (``appendix BB''). DOE's test procedure for GSLs that are 
not GSILs, IRLs, CFLs, or integrated LED lamps is set forth at 10 CFR 
part 430, subpart B, appendix DD (``appendix DD'').
    The following sections discuss DOE's authority to establish and 
amend test procedures for GSLs and relevant background information 
regarding DOE's consideration of test procedures for this product.

A. Authority

    The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163, as 
amended (``EPCA''),\1\ authorizes DOE to regulate the energy efficiency 
of a number of consumer products and certain industrial equipment. (42 
U.S.C. 6291-6317, as codified) Title III, Part B of EPCA \2\ 
established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other 
Than Automobiles, which sets forth a variety of provisions designed to 
improve energy efficiency. These products include GSLs, the subject of 
this document. (42 U.S.C. 6295(6))
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    \1\ All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute 
as amended through the Energy Act of 2020, Public Law 116-260 (Dec. 
27, 2020), which reflect the last statutory amendments that impact 
Parts A and A-1 of EPCA.
    \2\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, 
Part B was redesignated Part A.
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    The energy conservation program under EPCA consists essentially of 
four parts: (1) testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy conservation 
standards, and (4) certification and enforcement procedures. Relevant 
provisions of EPCA specifically include definitions (42 U.S.C. 6291), 
test procedures (42 U.S.C. 6293), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6294), 
energy conservation standards (42 U.S.C. 6295), and the authority to 
require information and reports from manufacturers (42 U.S.C. 6296).
    The Federal testing requirements consist of test procedures that 
manufacturers of covered products must use as the basis for: (1) 
certifying to DOE that their products comply with the applicable energy 
conservation standards adopted pursuant to EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(s)), 
and (2) making other representations about the efficiency of those 
consumer products (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)). Similarly, DOE must use these 
test procedures to determine whether the products comply with relevant 
standards promulgated under EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6295(s))
    Federal energy efficiency requirements for covered products 
established under EPCA generally supersede State laws and regulations 
concerning energy conservation testing, labeling, and standards. (42 
U.S.C. 6297) DOE may, however, grant waivers of Federal preemption for 
particular State laws or regulations, in accordance with the procedures 
and other provisions of EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d))
    Under 42 U.S.C. 6293, EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures 
DOE must follow when prescribing or amending test procedures for 
covered products. EPCA requires that any test procedures prescribed or 
amended under this section be reasonably designed to produce test 
results which measure energy efficiency, energy use or estimated annual 
operating cost of a covered product during a representative average use 
cycle or period of use and not be unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 
U.S.C. 6293(b)(3))
    EPCA also requires that, at least once every 7 years, DOE evaluate 
test procedures for each type of covered product, including GSLs, to 
determine whether amended test procedures would more accurately or 
fully comply with the requirements for the test procedures to not be 
unduly burdensome to conduct and be reasonably designed to produce test 
results that reflect energy efficiency, energy use, and estimated 
operating costs during a representative average use cycle or period of 
use. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(1)(A))
    If the Secretary determines, on her own behalf or in response to a 
petition by any interested person, that a test procedure should be 
prescribed or amended, the Secretary shall promptly publish in the 
Federal Register proposed test procedures and afford interested persons 
an opportunity to present oral and written data, views, and arguments 
with respect to such procedures. The comment period on a proposed rule 
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shall be at least 60 days and may not exceed 270 days. In prescribing 
or amending a test procedure, the Secretary shall take into account 
such information as the Secretary determines relevant to such 
procedure, including technological developments relating to energy use 
or energy efficiency of the type (or class) of covered products 
involved. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(2)). If DOE determines that test procedure 
revisions are not appropriate, DOE must publish its determination not 
to amend the test procedures. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(1)(A)(ii))
    In addition, EPCA requires that DOE amend its test procedures for 
all covered products to integrate measures of standby mode and off mode 
energy consumption into the overall energy efficiency, energy 
consumption, or other energy descriptor, unless the current test 
procedure already incorporates the standby mode and off mode energy 
consumption, or if such integration is technically infeasible. (42 
U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)(i)-(ii)) If an integrated test procedure is 
technically infeasible, DOE must prescribe separate standby mode and 
off mode energy use test procedures for the covered product, if a 
separate test is technically feasible. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)(ii)). 
Any such amendment must consider the most current versions of the 
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301 \3\ and 
IEC Standard 62087 \4\ as applicable. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A))
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    \3\ IEC 62301, Household electrical appliances--Measurement of 
standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011-01).
    \4\ IEC 62087, Audio, video and related equipment--Methods of 
measurement for power consumption (Edition 1.0, Parts 1-6: 2015, 
Part 7: 2018).
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    DOE is publishing this notice of proposed rulemaking (``NOPR'') to 
address specific issues and to make minor clarifications to the current 
test procedures that are required for certification of compliance with 
applicable GSL energy conservation standards. Further, this proposed 
rulemaking does not satisfy the EPCA requirement that, at least once 
every 7 years, DOE review the test procedures for GSLs. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(b)(1)(A)).

B. Background

    DOE's existing test procedures for GSLs appear at 10 CFR part 430, 
subpart B, appendix R for GSILs and IRLs, appendix W for CFLs, appendix 
BB for integrated LED lamps and appendix DD for all GSLs that are not 
GSILs, IRLs, CFLs, or integrated LED lamps. In this NOPR, DOE proposes 
clarifications to appendix W, appendix BB, and appendix DD.
    On July 1, 2016, DOE published a final rule adopting a test 
procedure for integrated LED lamps in appendix BB. 81 FR 43404. On 
August 19, 2016, DOE published a final rule amending test procedures 
for medium base CFLs and adopting test procedures for new metrics for 
all CFLs including hybrid CFLs and CFLs with bases other than medium 
screw base in appendix W. 81 FR 59386. On October 20, 2016, DOE 
published a final rule adopting new test procedures for GSLs that are 
not integrated LED lamps, CFLs, or GSILs in appendix DD. 81 FR 72493.
    On May 9, 2022, DOE published a final rule codifying the 45 lumens 
per watts (``lm/W'') backstop requirement for GSLs that Congress 
prescribed in amendments to EPCA. 89 FR 27439. DOE issued a phased-in 
enforcement policy for the 45 lm/W backstop requirement.\5\ On October 
14, 2022, DOE issued a guidance document \6\ stating that manufacturers 
and importers are not currently required to certify compliance to the 
45 lm/W backstop requirement and that DOE may address the certification 
requirements for the backstop in a separate, future rulemaking. On 
October 9, 2024, DOE published a final rule stating that because DOE 
has reached the full enforcement phase of the enforcement policy, 
manufacturers and importers must certify compliance to the backstop 
requirement for GSLs. 89 FR 81994, 82052-82053.
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    \5\ See https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/GSL_EnforcementPolicy_4_25_22.pdf.
    \6\ See https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/GSL_Cert_Guidance_Final.pdf.
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    On January 11, 2023, DOE published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(``January 2023 NOPR'') proposing amended energy conservation standards 
for GSLs. 88 FR 1638. On April 19, 2024, DOE published a final rule 
adopting amended energy conservation standards for GSLs (``April 2024 
Final Rule''). 89 FR 28856. Note, in the April 2024 Final Rule, for 
certain lamps, DOE determined that because the market is rapidly 
developing it was unable to make a clear and accurate determination 
regarding the consumer utility, how various technology options would 
affect the efficiency, and maximum technologically feasible efficiency 
of these lamps, which prevented DOE from determining whether a specific 
standard for these lamps would be economically justified. Accordingly, 
the standards adopted in the April 2024 Final Rule do not apply to 
these lamps (see 10 CFR 430.32(dd)(1)(iv)(C)). DOE did note that these 
lamps are still subject to the 45 lm/W sales prohibition at 10 CFR 
430.32(dd). 89 FR 28886-28888.
    DOE received comments in response to the January 2023 NOPR from the 
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (``NEMA'') regarding test 
procedures for certain GSLs. 88 FR 28856, 28882. In the April 2024 
Final Rule, DOE summarized these comments and noted that it is not 
amending any test procedure in that final rule. 88 FR 28856, 28882. To 
the extent that the comments received are relevant to the topics 
addressed in this document, those comments are discussed in this NOPR. 
A parenthetical reference at the end of a comment quotation or 
paraphrase provides the location of the item in the public record.\7\
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    \7\ The parenthetical reference provides a reference for 
information located in the docket of DOE's rulemaking to develop 
test procedures for insert product. (Docket NO. EERE-2022-BT-STD-
0022, which is maintained at: www.regulations.gov). The references 
are arranged as follows: (commenter name, comment docket ID number 
at page of that document).
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C. Deviation From Appendix A

    In accordance with section 3(a) of 10 CFR part 430, subpart C, 
appendix A (``appendix A''), DOE notes that it is deviating from the 
provision in appendix A regarding the NOPR stages for a test procedure 
rulemaking. Section 8(a)(1) of appendix A states that in determining 
whether to consider establishing or amending any test procedure, DOE 
will publish one or more preliminary documents in the Federal Register 
(e.g., a request for information or notice of data availability) 
intended to gather information on key issues. Section 8(b)(2) of 
appendix A also states that the public comment period for NOPR 
documents is no less than 60 days with at least one public meeting or 
workshop. As discussed, DOE is proposing limited clarifications to the 
test procedure in this document rather than a complete review under the 
7-year lookback provision in EPCA. As a result, DOE has determined that 
a preliminary rulemaking document is not necessary and, considering the 
limited scope of the proposed clarifications, 30 days is an appropriate 
period for providing comments.

II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to make clarifications to appendix W, 
``Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Compact 
Fluorescent Lamps;'' appendix BB, ``Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Input Power, Lumen Output, Lamp Efficacy,

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Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), Color Rendering Index (CRI), Power 
Factor, Time to Failure, and Standby Mode Power of Integrated Light-
Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps;'' and appendix DD, ``Uniform Test Method 
for Measuring the Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency of General 
Service Lamps That Are Not General Service Incandescent Lamps, Compact 
Fluorescent Lamps, or Integrated LED Lamps.'' DOE proposes to amend 
appendices W, BB and DD to specify: (1) lamps must not be tested as a 
colored lamp and those that can operate at multiple CCTs must be tested 
at 2700 Kelvin (``K'') or the closest available CCT greater than 2700 
K; and (2) lamps with additional components that do not affect the 
light output of the lamp (e.g., camera, speaker) must be tested with as 
many components turned off as possible.
    Additionally, in this NOPR, DOE proposes to make clarifications to 
appendix DD as follows: (1) remove the instruction to operate non-
integrated LED lamps at the manufacturer-declared input voltage and 
current; (2) specify that non-integrated lamps be tested on a 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver, in an order of preference 
based on being on a manufacturer-provided compatibility list and/or 
commercially available; (3) specify the starting method and ballast 
factors for the fluorescent lamp ballasts used in testing; (4) specify 
that fluorescent lamp ballasts used in testing operate the maximum 
number of lamps and instructions for calculating individual lamp values 
where more than one lamp is operated; and (5) incorporate by reference 
American National Standards Institute (``ANSI'') C78.901-2016 \8\ and 
ANSI C78.53-2023.\9\
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    \8\ American National Standards Institute, ANSI C78.901-2016 
American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Single-Based 
Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics, 
Approved August 23, 2016.
    \9\ American National Standards Institute, ANSI C78.53-2019 
(R2023) American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Performance 
Specifications for Direct Replacement LED (Light Emitting Diode) 
Lamps, Approved August 24, 2023.
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    DOE's proposed actions are summarized in Table II.1 compared to the 
current test procedure as well as the reason for the proposed change.

          Table II.1--Summary of Changes in Proposed Test Procedure Relative to Current Test Procedure
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        Current DOE test procedure                    Proposed test procedure                  Attribution
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Does not include instruction to ensure      Provides instructions that lamps must not   Response to industry
 lamps are not tested as a colored lamp.     be tested as colored lamps and lamps that   comments.
                                             can operate multiple CCTs must be tested
                                             at 2700 K or the closest available CCT
                                             greater than 2700 K.
Does not include instructions to test       Provides instructions to turn off as many   Response to industry
 lamps with additional components that do    components as possible during testing for   comments.
 not affect the light output of the lamp     lamps with additional components that do
 (e.g., camera, speaker) with as many        not affect the light output of the lamp
 features turned off as possible.            (e.g., camera, speaker).
Includes instructions to test non-          Removes instructions to test non-           Response to industry
 integrated LED lamps at the manufacturer-   integrated LED lamps at the manufacturer-   comments.
 declared input voltage and current.         declared input voltage and current and
                                             instead specifies to test non-integrated
                                             lamps with a fluorescent lamp ballast or
                                             external driver selected in order of
                                             preference based on compatibility list
                                             and availability.
Does not include instructions for starting  Specifies that a fluorescent lamp ballast   Response to industry
 method and ballast factor for a             used in testing non-integrated lamps must   comments.
 fluorescent lamp ballast used in testing    have certain starting method and ballast
 non-integrated lamps.                       factors.
Does not include instructions for number    Specifies that a fluorescent lamp ballast   Response to industry
 of lamps for a fluorescent lamp ballast     used in testing non-integrated lamps must   comments.
 used in testing non-integrated lamps.       operate the maximum number of lamps and
                                             provides instructions for calculating
                                             individual lamp values where more than
                                             one lamp is operated.
Does not reference ANSI C78.901-2016 for    References ANSI C78.901-2016 for setup      Response to industry
 testing non-integrated lamps.               instructions when testing non-integrated    comments.
                                             lamps that only operate on a low
                                             frequency, preheat start fluorescent lamp
                                             ballast.
Does not reference ANSI C78.53-2023 for     References ANSI C78.53-2023 sections 5.6.3  Response to industry
 testing non-integrated lamps.               (Thermal), 5.6.4 (Electrical                comments.
                                             Characteristics), 5.7.2.1 (Thermal),
                                             5.7.3 (Electrical Characteristics), and
                                             5.7.5 (Compatibility Criteria), as an
                                             applicable industry standard for setup
                                             instructions when testing non-integrated
                                             lamps that are marketed to replace
                                             fluorescent lamps and high intensity
                                             discharge lamps.
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    DOE has tentatively determined that the proposed clarifications 
described in section III of this NOPR would not alter the measured 
efficiency of GSLs or require retesting or recertification solely as a 
result of DOE's adoption of the proposed clarifications to the test 
procedures, if made final. Additionally, DOE has tentatively determined 
that the proposed clarifications, if made final, would not increase the 
cost of testing. Discussion of DOE's proposed actions are addressed in 
detail in section III of this NOPR.

III. Discussion

    In the following sections, DOE proposes certain clarifications to 
its test procedures for GSLs. For each proposed amendment, DOE provides 
relevant background information, explains why the amendment merits 
consideration, discusses relevant public comments, and proposes a 
potential approach.

A. Scope of Applicability

    This rulemaking applies to GSLs. DOE defines a GSL as a lamp that 
has an ANSI base; is able to operate at a voltage of 12 volts or 24 
volts, at or between 100 to 130 volts, at or between 220 to 240 volts, 
or of 277 volts for integrated lamps (as set out in this definition), 
or

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is able to operate at any voltage for non-integrated lamps (as set out 
in this definition); has an initial lumen output of greater than or 
equal to 310 lumens (or 232 lumens for modified spectrum general 
service incandescent lamps) and less than or equal to 3,300 lumens; is 
not a light fixture; is not an LED downlight retrofit kit; and is used 
in general lighting applications. General service lamps include, but 
are not limited to, general service incandescent lamps, compact 
fluorescent lamps, general service light-emitting diode lamps, and 
general service organic light emitting diode lamps. 10 CFR 430.2. There 
are 26 lamp types exempt from GSL definition.\10\
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    \10\ See definition of ``general service lamp'' in 10 CFR 430.2 
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B. Proposed Clarifications to Appendix W, Appendix BB, and Appendix DD

    DOE has identified certain aspects of the existing test procedures 
for GSLs that require clarification to ensure consistent testing to 
comply with the 45 ``lm/W'' backstop requirement for GSLs that Congress 
prescribed in amendments to EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(v)) To the 
extent that other GSLs may not be able to be tested in accordance with 
DOE's test procedures, manufacturers may petition DOE for test 
procedure waivers in accordance with 10 CFR 430.27.
1. Lamps With Multiple Modes
    Appendices W, BB, and DD specify instructions to test at maximum 
input power for all lamps, including those that may operate in multiple 
modes. Section 3.1.4 of appendix BB and section 3.5 of appendix DD 
specify to operate the lamp at the maximum input power; and if multiple 
modes occur at the same maximum input power (such as variable CCT or 
color rendering index (``CRI'')) select any of these modes and ensure 
all measurements are taken at the same selected mode. Section 3.1.4 of 
appendix W specifies to operate the lamp, including those that are 
dimmable or multi-level, at the labeled wattage, defined as the highest 
wattage marked on the lamp and/or lamp packaging.
    In response to the January 2023 NOPR, and as summarized in the 
April 2024 Final Rule, NEMA noted that section 3.1.4 in appendix BB 
specifies testing be done at the maximum input power and stated for a 
color-tunable (multi-primary) lamp this will typically occur when all 
LED packages within are driven at 100-percent output. NEMA commented 
that when all primary color sources (red, green, blue, white and 
others) are at full output, the chromaticity coordinates of the lamp 
may not be on or even close to the blackbody locus used for 
standardizing white light chromaticities and may fall outside the range 
in which the CRI, as defined in International Commission on 
Illumination (``CIE'') 13.3,\11\ is a considered a valid metric. NEMA 
commented that at the maximum input power condition, the lamp may be 
operating as a colored lamp rather than a GSL. NEMA further commented 
that section 5.1 of the ENERGY STAR lamps V2.1 \12\ specification 
states that testing is to be done at the most consumptive white light 
setting covered by the specification. NEMA stated that this approach 
guarantees a tested lamp will operate in the GSL region with a 
chromaticity defined by ANSI C78.377 \13\ and accepted as ``white'' 
light. NEMA requested that DOE amend the test procedures to require 
color-tunable lamps to be operated at the highest input power nominal 
white chromaticity as defined in ANSI C78.377. (NEMA, No. 183 at pp. 
21-22), 89 FR 28856, 28882.
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    \11\ International Commission on Illumination, CIE 13.3--1995 
Technical Report: Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour 
Rendering Properties of Light Sources, Approved 1995.
    \12\ ENERGY STAR[supreg] Program Requirements Product 
Specification for Lamps (Light Bulbs) Eligibility Criteria Version 
2.1.
    \13\ American National Standards Institute, ANSI C.78.377--2017 
American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Specifications for 
the Chromaticity of Solid-State Lighting Products, Approved 2017.
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    NEMA further stated that lamps with four or more primary colors 
exhibit a wider gamut area and will be able to produce a consumer-
selected chromaticity with many different settings of those primaries. 
NEMA commented that, for example, a lamp may have one mode to maximize 
light output and another to maximize color rendering, and that the 
input power is likely to differ among modes. NEMA recommended that 
where the same chromaticity can be achieved with multiple primary 
settings, DOE should allow the manufacturer to determine the test 
conditions and provide instruction for how to repeat the condition for 
the highest input power white light chromaticity as per ANSI C78.377. 
(NEMA, No. 183 at pp. 21-22), 89 FR 28856, 28882.
    In this NOPR, in section 3 of appendices W, BB, and DD, DOE 
proposes to operate the lamp as not a colored lamp (as defined in 10 
CFR 430.2) and if the lamp can operate at multiple CCTs to operate the 
lamp at 2700 K, or the closest available CCT greater than 2700 K. A 
colored lamp is exempt from the definition of GSLs. Because a colored 
lamp has a CCT less than 2500 K or greater than 7000 K, operating at 
2700 K would ensure that the lamp is not operating as a colored lamp. 
(See 10 CFR 430.2 ``General service lamp'', ``Colored lamp''). Further, 
in the April 2024 Final Rule, DOE determined that 2700 K is a common 
CCT for GSLs. 89 FR 28856, 28895. DOE is also proposing to require 
manufacturers to indicate on the test report which CCT (numerical or on 
the graphical user interface) is selected for testing and include 
details such that another laboratory could operate the lamp at the same 
CCT. DOE has tentatively determined that specifying to not test any 
lamp as a colored lamp (as defined in 10 CFR 430.2) and to test at a 
specific CCT for lamps with multiple CCT settings addresses NEMA's 
concerns that some lamps when tested at maximum input power may operate 
as a colored lamp. Additionally, DOE has tentatively determined these 
instructions will further ensure consistency and repeatability in 
testing. DOE requests comment on its proposal to specify that lamps not 
be operated as a colored lamp and be tested at 2700 K or the closest 
available CCT greater than 2700 K. See section V.D of this document for 
a list of issues on which DOE seeks comment.
    To avoid confusion, DOE also proposes to remove the instruction in 
section 3.1 of appendix DD to take measurements at full light output. 
Section 3.5 in appendix DD already specifies to operate the lamp at the 
maximum input power which is equivalent to operating the lamp at full 
light output. DOE requests comment on removing the instruction to 
operate at full light output in appendix DD. See section V.D of this 
document for a list of issues on which DOE seeks comment.
2. Lamps With Non-Illumination Components
    In response to the January 2023 NOPR, and as summarized in the 
April 2024 Final Rule, NEMA stated that for lamps with non-illumination 
features the only way to measure the lamp's luminous efficacy 
independent of the non-illumination features is to disassemble the 
product and identify the appropriate solder traces to cut unless a lamp 
offers a physical switch or an app-based method for disabling the power 
from non-illumination features. (NEMA, No. 183 at p. 12), 89 FR 28856, 
28888.
    In this NOPR, in section 3 of appendices W, BB, and DD, for lamps 
with a component(s) that offer a distinct functionality (e.g., a 
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component is integrated into the lamp but does not affect the light 
output of the lamp (e.g., does not turn the light on/off, dim the 
light, change the color of the light, etc.) and is capable of operating 
in standby mode, DOE proposes to specify to turn off as many of these 
components as possible during testing. DOE also proposes to require 
that the test report indicate which components were turned off and 
which, if any, components remained on. DOE has tentatively determined 
that for those lamps with components that do not affect light output 
and are controllable by physical switch or an app-based method, this 
instruction will ensure that these components are turned off during 
testing. DOE has tentatively determined these instructions will further 
ensure consistency and repeatability in testing. DOE requests comment 
on specifying for lamps with components that do not affect light output 
to turn off such components during testing. See section V.D of this 
document for a list of issues on which DOE seeks comment.
3. Non-Integrated LED Lamps
    Section 3.4 of appendix DD provides instructions to operate a non-
integrated lamp at the manufacturer-declared input voltage and current. 
In response to the January 2023 NOPR, and as summarized in the April 
2024 Final Rule, NEMA stated that this instruction only provides a 
partial description of the testing conditions and does not represent a 
repeatable test condition for Type A or Type C linear LED lamps 
(``TLEDs''). NEMA stated it is repeating the point made in the 2016 GSL 
test procedure rulemaking that frequency and waveform are important 
parameters that vary among LED lamps. NEMA stated that DOE should amend 
the test procedure to allow testing with a manufacturer-designated 
commercial ballast in alignment with ANSI C78.53, and that DOE should 
accept ANSI C78.53 testing for compliance with this rule. NEMA stated 
that manufacturers would specify performance ratings, indicate a 
ballast factor associated with those ratings, and identify the 
compatible ballast type and model. (NEMA, No. 183 at p. 21), 89 FR 
28856, 28883.
    In this NOPR, in section 3.4 of appendix DD, DOE proposes to remove 
the instruction to operate non-integrated LED lamps at the 
manufacturer-declared input voltage and current and specify that the 
remaining instructions regarding rated voltages apply to integrated 
lamps. Additionally, DOE proposes to add a section to appendix DD that 
specifies that a non-integrated lamp be operated on a fluorescent lamp 
ballast or external driver that is selected based on the following: (1) 
manufacturer-specified compatibility list and availability, (2) 
starting method, and (3) ballast factor. Finally, DOE proposes to add 
instructions for testing with a fluorescent lamp ballast or external 
driver in terms of number of lamps used, and references to relevant 
industry standards. DOE has tentatively determined that specifying that 
the lamp be operated on a fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver 
ensures the completeness of instructions for testing non-integrated 
lamps, thereby addressing NEMA's concerns. Additionally, DOE has 
tentatively determined that specifying a set of criteria for selecting 
the fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver will improve the 
consistency and repeatability of testing. The proposed provisions for 
testing non-integrated lamps with a fluorescent lamp ballast or 
external driver are detailed in the following sections.
a. Selection of Fluorescent Lamp Ballast or External Driver
    First, DOE proposes that the fluorescent lamp ballast or external 
driver selected for testing must be, in the following order of 
preference: (1) from the lamp's publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list and commercially available; (2) 
commercially available and able to operate the lamp throughout the 
duration of the test; (3) previously procured and able to operate the 
lamp throughout the duration of the test. Only if the fluorescent lamp 
ballast and external driver cannot be selected from the previous 
preference should the next preference be availed. To provide clarity, 
DOE also proposes to define ``commercially available fluorescent lamp 
ballast or external driver'' as one that can be purchased by an 
individual consumer at a readily accessible retailer (i.e., retailer 
with storefront or online purchasing). Additionally, DOE proposes that 
the manufacturer record the fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver 
manufacturer and model name/number used for testing in the test report. 
Further, DOE understands that because low frequency, preheat start 
fluorescent lamp ballasts are an older technology, they may not be 
commercially available. For a lamp that operates only on low frequency, 
preheat start fluorescent lamp ballasts, and these ballasts are not 
available, DOE proposes to specify to operate the lamp on the 
manufacturer-declared voltage and current, and if this information is 
not provided, to operate the lamp in accordance with the applicable 
lamp voltage and current conditions specified in ANSI C78.901-2016. The 
manufacturer must indicate in the test report the voltage and current 
with which the lamp was operated. DOE requests comment on the order of 
preference based on availability of the fluorescent lamp ballast or 
external driver. DOE requests comment on the definition of commercially 
available fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver. DOE requests 
comment on the selection of fluorescent lamp ballasts for lamps that 
operate only low frequency, preheat start fluorescent lamp ballasts. 
See section V.D of this document for a list of issues on which DOE 
seeks comment.
    Secondly, once the set of fluorescent lamp ballasts have been 
identified based on being (1) on publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list and commercially available, (2) 
commercially available, or (3) previously procured, DOE proposes to 
specify selection of the ballast starting method. Specifically, DOE 
proposes that for the set of fluorescent lamp ballasts identified, if 
all the ballasts have the same starting method, choose a ballast with 
that starting method. If there is more than one starting method among 
them, choose a ballast with a starting method based on lamp type as 
specified in Table III.1. If the starting method in Table III.1 is not 
included among fluorescent lamp ballasts under consideration, then 
select any starting method. DOE requests comment on the selection of 
starting method for the fluorescent lamp ballast used in testing. See 
section V.D of this document for a list of issues on which DOE seeks 
comment.

                Table III.1--Starting Method by Lamp Type
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                 Lamp type                         Starting method
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T8 medium bipin...........................  Instant Start.
T8 recessed double contact................  Instant Start.
T5 miniature bipin........................  Programmed Start.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Instant Start.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Rapid Start.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Rapid Start.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
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    Thirdly, once the set of fluorescent lamp ballasts have been 
identified based on starting method, DOE proposes to specify selection 
of the ballast factor. Specifically, DOE proposes that for the set of 
fluorescent lamp ballasts identified, if the ballasts have more than 
one ballast factor available, choose a ballast with a ballast factor 
based on lamp type as specified in Table III.2. If

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the ballast factor in Table III.2 is not included among ballasts under 
consideration, select a ballast with a ballast factor closest to the 
one listed in Table III.2. DOE requests comment on the selection of 
ballast factor for the fluorescent lamp ballast used in testing. See 
section V.D of this document for a list of issues on which DOE seeks 
comment.

                Table III.2--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
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                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
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T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
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b. Testing With Fluorescent Lamp Ballast or External Driver
    DOE understands that a fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver 
can operate more than one lamp at a time. Therefore, DOE proposes 
instructions for determining values for one lamp when the fluorescent 
lamp ballast or external driver is operated on more than one lamp. 
Specifically, DOE proposes to specify that the fluorescent lamp ballast 
or external drivers be loaded with the maximum number of lamps when 
measuring the initial lumen output, initial input power, input voltage, 
and input current, and these measured values be divided by the maximum 
number of lamps. DOE requests comment on instructions to divide 
measured values by the maximum number of lamps operated by the 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver to determine individual 
lamp values. See section V.D of this document for a list of issues on 
which DOE seeks comment.
    Additionally, DOE reviewed ANSI C78.53-2023 and determined that it 
is applicable to the testing of non-integrated lamps. Therefore, DOE 
proposes to incorporate by reference ANSI C78.53-2023 in appendix DD 
and reference it as follows: (1) for a non-integrated lamp marketed to 
replace a fluorescent lamp and operate on the existing fluorescent lamp 
ballast, testing should be conducted in accordance with the setup 
provisions in sections 5.6.3 (Thermal) and 5.6.4 (Electrical 
Characteristics) of ANSI C78.53-2023; and (2) for a non-integrated lamp 
marketed to replace a high intensity discharge lamp and operate on the 
existing high intensity discharge lamp ballast, testing should be 
conducted in accordance with the setup provisions in sections 5.7.2.1 
(Thermal), 5.7.3 (Electrical Characteristics), and 5.7.5 (Compatibility 
Criteria) of ANSI C78.53-2023 sections. DOE requests comment on 
incorporating by reference sections of ANSI C78.53-2023 in appendix DD. 
See section V.D of this document for a list of issues on which DOE 
seeks comment.

C. Reporting

    Manufacturers, including importers, must use product-specific 
certification templates to certify compliance to DOE. For GSLs, the 
certification template reflects the general certification requirements 
specified at 10 CFR 429.12 and the product-specific requirements 
specified at 10 CFR 429.57. As discussed in the previous paragraphs, 
DOE is not proposing to amend the product-specific certification 
requirements for these products.

D. Test Procedure Costs and Harmonization

1. Test Procedure Costs and Impact
    EPCA requires that test procedures proposed by DOE not be unduly 
burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) The following section 
discusses DOE's evaluation of estimated costs associated with the 
proposed clarifications.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to make two updates to appendices W, BB, 
and DD that provide clarification for testing lamps with additional 
functionality by specifying: (1) the CCT at which to test for lamps 
that can operate at multiple CCTs; and (2) to turn off components that 
do not affect light output. These proposed clarifications only provide 
further clarification and more complete information regarding how to 
appropriately test certain lamps. Therefore, DOE has initially 
determined that the proposed clarifications would not impact the 
representations of GSL energy efficiency based on the initial 
determination manufacturers would be able to rely on data generated 
under the current test procedure should the proposed clarifications be 
finalized. As such, retesting of GSLs would not be required solely as a 
result of DOE's adoption of the proposed clarifications to the test 
procedure.
    Finally, in this NOPR, DOE proposes to update appendix DD to remove 
the instruction to operate non-integrated LED lamps at the 
manufacturer-declared input voltage and current and instead specify 
that non-integrated lamps be operated on a fluorescent lamp ballast or 
external driver. Based on comments from manufacturers, the proposed 
instruction reflects how these lamps are currently being tested by 
manufacturers (see section III.C of this document). Additionally, the 
DesignLights Consortium (``DLC'') administers a voluntary certification 
program for high performing lighting products and lists almost 6,000 
non-integrated lamps as qualified products. DLC testing requirements 
for non-linear integrated lamps,\14\ which manufacturers must use to 
qualify their products, also require testing on a fluorescent lamp 
ballast or external driver. DOE has tentatively determined that 
manufacturers would be able to rely on data already generated should 
any of these additional proposed clarifications be finalized. As such, 
DOE has initially determined that the proposed clarifications would not 
impact the representations of GSL energy efficiency.
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2. Harmonization With Industry Standards
    DOE's established practice is to adopt relevant industry standards 
as DOE test procedures unless such methodology would be unduly 
burdensome to conduct or would not produce test results that reflect 
the energy efficiency, energy use, water use (as specified in EPCA) or 
estimated operating costs of that product during a representative 
average use cycle or period of use. Section 8(c) of appendix A of 10 
CFR part 430 subpart C. In cases where the industry standard does not 
meet EPCA statutory criteria for test procedures DOE will make 
modifications through the rulemaking process to these standards as the 
DOE test procedure.
    DOE is proposing to incorporate by reference ANSI C78.53-2023 and 
ANSI C78.901-2016 in appendix DD for measurements of non-integrated 
lamps. DOE requests comment on the benefits and burdens of the proposed 
updates and additions to industry standards referenced in the test 
procedure for GSLs. See section V.D of this document for a list of 
issues on which DOE seeks comment.

E. Compliance Date

    EPCA prescribes that, if DOE amends a test procedure, all 
representations of energy efficiency and energy use, including those 
made on marketing materials and product labels, must be made in 
accordance with that amended

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test procedure, beginning 180 days after publication of such a test 
procedure final rule in the Federal Register. (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)(2))
    If DOE were to publish an amended test procedure EPCA provides an 
allowance for individual manufacturers to petition DOE for an extension 
of the 180-day period if the manufacturer may experience undue hardship 
in meeting the deadline. (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)(3)) To receive such an 
extension, petitions must be filed with DOE no later than 60 days 
before the end of the 180-day period and must detail how the 
manufacturer will experience undue hardship. (Id.)

IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

A. Review Under Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094

    Executive Order (``E.O.'') 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review,'' as supplemented and reaffirmed by E.O. 13563, ``Improving 
Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' 76 FR 3821 (Jan. 21, 2011) and E.O. 
14094, ``Modernizing Regulatory Review,'' 88 FR 21879 (April 11, 2023), 
requires agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to: (1) propose or 
adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination that its benefits 
justify its costs (recognizing that some benefits and costs are 
difficult to quantify); (2) tailor regulations to impose the least 
burden on society, consistent with obtaining regulatory objectives, 
taking into account, among other things, and to the extent practicable, 
the costs of cumulative regulations; (3) select, in choosing among 
alternative regulatory approaches, those approaches that maximize net 
benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health 
and safety, and other advantages; distributive impacts; and equity); 
(4) to the extent feasible, specify performance objectives, rather than 
specifying the behavior or manner of compliance that regulated entities 
must adopt; and (5) identify and assess available alternatives to 
direct regulation, including providing economic incentives to encourage 
the desired behavior, such as user fees or marketable permits, or 
providing information upon which choices can be made by the public. DOE 
emphasizes as well that E.O. 13563 requires agencies to use the best 
available techniques to quantify anticipated present and future 
benefits and costs as accurately as possible. In its guidance, the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (``OIRA'') in the Office 
of Management and Budget (``OMB'') has emphasized that such techniques 
may include identifying changing future compliance costs that might 
result from technological innovation or anticipated behavioral changes. 
For the reasons stated in the preamble, this proposed regulatory action 
is consistent with these principles.
    Section 6(a) of E.O. 12866 also requires agencies to submit 
``significant regulatory actions'' to OIRA for review. OIRA has 
determined that this proposed regulatory action does not constitute a 
``significant regulatory action'' under section 3(f) of E.O. 12866. 
Accordingly, this action was not submitted to OIRA for review under 
E.O. 12866.

B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (``IRFA'') 
for any rule that by law must be proposed for public comment, unless 
the agency certifies that the rule, if promulgated, will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
As required by Executive Order 13272, ``Proper Consideration of Small 
Entities in Agency Rulemaking,'' 67 FR 53461 (August 16, 2002), DOE 
published procedures and policies on February 19, 2003, to ensure that 
the potential impacts of its rules on small entities are properly 
considered during the DOE rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE has made 
its procedures and policies available on the Office of the General 
Counsel's website: www.energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE 
reviewed this proposed rule under the provisions of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act and the procedures and policies published on February 
19, 2003.
    DOE has conducted a focused inquiry into small business 
manufacturers of the GSLs covered by this rulemaking. For this test 
procedure, DOE referenced the small business list created for the April 
2024 Final Rule. DOE identified potential small manufacturers based on 
Small Business Administration guidelines categorizing businesses 
operating under North American Industry Classification System code 
335139, ``electric lamp bulb and other lighting equipment 
manufacturing'', with under 1,250 employees (including parent and 
affiliate companies) as a small business. The size standards are 
codified at 13 CFR part 121. DOE accessed the Compliance Certification 
Database \15\ to create a list of companies that import or otherwise 
manufacture the GSLs covered by this proposal. Using information from 
D&B Hoovers, DOE screened out companies that have more than 1,250 
employees, are completely foreign owned and operated, or do not 
manufacture GSLs in the United States--ultimately identifying 261 small 
domestic businesses that assemble GSLs.
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    None of the identified small businesses are expected to incur costs 
because of this proposal. The clarifications to GSL test procedures 
being proposed in this NOPR only provide further clarification 
regarding how to appropriately test certain lamps with additional 
functionality. These clarifications would not result in additional test 
costs, nor would they require retesting for any manufacturers. DOE is 
also proposing clarifications regarding testing non-integrated GSLs 
which reflect how these lamps are currently being tested by 
manufacturers and therefore, would also not result in additional test 
costs nor require retesting by any manufacturers--including small 
manufacturers.
    Therefore, DOE initially concludes that the impacts of the proposed 
test procedure clarifications proposed in this NOPR would not have a 
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities,'' and that the preparation of an IRFA is not warranted. DOE 
will transmit the certification and supporting statement of factual 
basis to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business 
Administration for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b).

C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Manufacturers of GSLs must certify to DOE that their products 
comply with any applicable energy conservation standards. To certify 
compliance, manufacturers must first obtain test data for their 
products according to the DOE test procedures, including any amendments 
adopted for those test procedures. DOE has established regulations for 
the certification and recordkeeping requirements for all covered 
consumer products and commercial equipment, including GSLs. (See 
generally 10 CFR part 429.) The collection-of-information requirement 
for the certification and recordkeeping is subject to review and 
approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). This 
requirement has been approved by OMB under OMB control number 1910-
1400. Public reporting

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burden for the certification is estimated to average 35 hours per 
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching 
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and 
completing and reviewing the collection of information.
    DOE is not proposing to amend the certification or reporting 
requirements for GSLs in this NOPR.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is 
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty 
for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays 
a currently valid OMB Control Number.

D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

    In this NOPR, DOE proposes test procedure clarifications that it 
expects will be used to develop and implement future energy 
conservation standards for GSLs. DOE has determined that this rule 
falls into a class of actions that are categorically excluded from 
review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) and DOE's implementing regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. 
Specifically, DOE has determined that adopting test procedures for 
measuring energy efficiency of consumer products and industrial 
equipment is consistent with activities identified in 10 CFR part 1021, 
appendix A to subpart D, A5 and A6. Accordingly, neither an 
environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is 
required.

E. Review Under Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (Aug. 4, 1999) 
imposes certain requirements on agencies formulating and implementing 
policies or regulations that preempt State law or that have federalism 
implications. The Executive order requires agencies to examine the 
constitutional and statutory authority supporting any action that would 
limit the policymaking discretion of the States and to carefully assess 
the necessity for such actions. The Executive order also requires 
agencies to have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely 
input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory 
policies that have federalism implications. On March 14, 2000, DOE 
published a statement of policy describing the intergovernmental 
consultation process it will follow in the development of such 
regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE has examined this proposed rule and has 
determined that it would not have a substantial direct effect on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. EPCA governs and prescribes Federal 
preemption of State regulations as to energy conservation for the 
products that are the subject of this proposed rule. States can 
petition DOE for exemption from such preemption to the extent, and 
based on criteria, set forth in EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d)) No further 
action is required by Executive Order 13132.

F. Review Under Executive Order 12988

    Regarding the review of existing regulations and the promulgation 
of new regulations, section 3(a) of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil 
Justice Reform,'' 61 FR 4729 (February 7, 1996), imposes on Federal 
agencies the general duty to adhere to the following requirements: (1) 
eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity, (2) write regulations to 
minimize litigation, (3) provide a clear legal standard for affected 
conduct rather than a general standard; and (4) promote simplification 
and burden reduction. Section 3(b) of Executive Order 12988 
specifically requires that Executive agencies make every reasonable 
effort to ensure that the regulation: (1) clearly specifies the 
preemptive effect, if any; (2) clearly specifies any effect on existing 
Federal law or regulation; (3) provides a clear legal standard for 
affected conduct while promoting simplification and burden reduction; 
(4) specifies the retroactive effect, if any; (5) adequately defines 
key terms; and (6) addresses other important issues affecting clarity 
and general draftsmanship under any guidelines issued by the Attorney 
General. Section 3(c) of Executive Order 12988 requires Executive 
agencies to review regulations in light of applicable standards in 
sections 3(a) and 3(b) to determine whether they are met or it is 
unreasonable to meet one or more of them. DOE has completed the 
required review and determined that, to the extent permitted by law, 
the proposed rule meets the relevant standards of Executive Order 
12988.

G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (``UMRA'') 
requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal 
regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the 
private sector. Public Law 104-4, sec. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). 
For a proposed regulatory action likely to result in a rule that may 
cause the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or by the private sector of $100 million or more in any one 
year (adjusted annually for inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires a 
Federal agency to publish a written statement that estimates the 
resulting costs, benefits, and other effects on the national economy. 
(2 U.S.C. 1532(a)-(b)) The UMRA also requires a Federal agency to 
develop an effective process to permit timely input by elected officers 
of State, local, and Tribal governments on a proposed ``significant 
intergovernmental mandate,'' and requires an agency plan for giving 
notice and opportunity for timely input to potentially affected small 
governments before establishing any requirements that might 
significantly or uniquely affect small governments. On March 18, 1997, 
DOE published a statement of policy on its process for 
intergovernmental consultation under UMRA. 62 FR 12820; also available 
at www.energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE examined this proposed 
rule according to UMRA and its statement of policy and determined that 
the rule contains neither an intergovernmental mandate, nor a mandate 
that may result in the expenditure of $100 million or more in any year, 
so these requirements do not apply.

H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 
1999

    Section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-277) requires Federal agencies to issue a Family 
Policymaking Assessment for any proposed rule or policy that may affect 
family well-being. When developing a Family Policymaking Assessment, 
agencies must assess whether: (1) the action strengthens or erodes the 
stability or safety of the family and, particularly, the marital 
commitment; (2) the action strengthens or erodes the authority and 
rights of parents in the education, nurture, and supervision of their 
children; (3) the action helps the family perform its functions, or 
substitutes governmental activity for the function; (4) the action 
increases or decreases disposable income or poverty of families and 
children; (5) the proposed benefits of the action justify the financial 
impact on the family; (6) the action may be carried out by State or 
local government or by the family; and whether (7) the action 
establishes an implicit or explicit policy concerning the relationship 
between the behavior and personal responsibility of youth, and the 
norms of society. In evaluating the above factors, DOE has concluded 
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necessary to prepare a Family Policymaking Assessment as none of the 
above factors are implicated. Further, this proposed determination 
would not have any financial impact on families nor any impact on the 
autonomy or integrity of the family as an institution.

I. Review Under Executive Order 12630

    DOE has determined, under Executive Order 12630, ``Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights,'' 53 FR 8859 (March 18, 1988), that this proposed regulation 
would not result in any takings that might require compensation under 
the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 
2001

    Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516 note) provides for agencies to review most 
disseminations of information to the public under guidelines 
established by each agency pursuant to general guidelines issued by 
OMB. OMB's guidelines were published at 67 FR 8452 (Feb. 22, 2002), and 
DOE's guidelines were published at 67 FR 62446 (Oct. 7, 2002). Pursuant 
to OMB Memorandum M-19-15, Improving Implementation of the Information 
Quality Act (April 24, 2019), DOE published updated guidelines which 
are available at www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2019/12/f70/DOE%20Final%20Updated%20IQA%20Guidelines%20Dec%202019.pdf. DOE has 
reviewed this proposed rule under the OMB and DOE guidelines and has 
concluded that it is consistent with applicable policies in those 
guidelines.

K. Review Under Executive Order 13211

    Executive Order 13211, ``Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use,'' 66 FR 28355 
(May 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to prepare and submit to OMB, 
a Statement of Energy Effects for any proposed significant energy 
action. A ``significant energy action'' is defined as any action by an 
agency that promulgates or is expected to lead to promulgation of a 
final rule, and that: (1) is a significant regulatory action under 
Executive Order 12866, or any successor order, and is likely to have a 
significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of 
energy; or (2) is designated by the Administrator of OIRA as a 
significant energy action. For any proposed significant energy action, 
the agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on 
energy supply, distribution, or use should the proposal be implemented, 
and of reasonable alternatives to the action and their expected 
benefits on energy supply, distribution, and use.
    The proposed regulatory action to amend the test procedure for 
measuring the energy efficiency of GSLs is not a significant regulatory 
action under Executive Order 12866. Moreover, it would not have a 
significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of 
energy, nor has it been designated as a significant energy action by 
the Administrator of OIRA. Therefore, it is not a significant energy 
action, and, accordingly, DOE has not prepared a Statement of Energy 
Effects.

L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 
1974

    Under section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 
(Pub. L. 95-91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply with section 32 of the 
Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended by the Federal 
Energy Administration Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C. 788; 
``FEAA'') Section 32 essentially provides in relevant part that, where 
a proposed rule authorizes or requires use of commercial standards, the 
notice of proposed rulemaking must inform the public of the use and 
background of such standards. In addition, section 32(c) requires DOE 
to consult with the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal 
Trade Commission (``FTC'') concerning the impact of the commercial or 
industry standards on competition.
    The proposed modifications to the test procedure for GSLs would 
incorporate testing methods contained in certain sections of the 
following commercial standards: ANSI C78.53-2023 and ANSI C78.901-2016. 
DOE has evaluated these standards and is unable to conclude whether 
they fully comply with the requirements of section 32(b) of the FEAA 
(i.e., whether it was developed in a manner that fully provides for 
public participation, comment, and review). DOE will consult with both 
the Attorney General and the Chairman of the FTC concerning the impact 
of these test procedures on competition, prior to prescribing a final 
rule.

M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference

    ANSI C78.53-2023 is an industry accepted test standard that 
specifies performance specifications for direct replacement LED lamps. 
This NOPR specifically references sections thermal characteristics, 
electrical characteristics and compatibility criteria.
    ANSI C78.901-2016 is an industry accepted test standard that 
specifies dimensional and electrical characteristics for single-based 
fluorescent lamps.
    These test standards are all reasonably available from ANSI 
(webstore.ansi.org) or NEMA (www.nema.org).
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to include revisions to regulatory text 
that contain references to IEC 62301-DD, IES LM-79-08-DD,\16\ IES LM-
45-15, IES LM-9-09-DD,\17\ and IES LM-20-13. These standards were 
previously approved for IBR; no changes are being proposed.
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    \16\ Illuminating Engineering Society, IES LM-79-08 Approved 
Method: Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Solid-State 
Lighting Products, Approved December 31, 2007.
    \17\ Illuminating Engineering Society, IES TM-28-14 Projecting 
Long-Term Luminous Flux Maintenance of LED Lamps and Luminaires, 
Approved May 20, 2014.
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V. Public Participation

A. Submission of Comments

    DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this 
proposed rule no later than the date provided in the DATES section at 
the beginning of this proposed rule. Interested parties may submit 
comments, data, and other information using any of the methods 
described in the ADDRESSES section at the beginning of this document.
    Submitting comments via www.regulations.gov. The 
www.regulations.gov web page will require you to provide your name and 
contact information. Your contact information will be viewable to DOE 
Building Technologies staff only. Your contact information will not be 
publicly viewable except for your first and last names, organization 
name (if any), and submitter representative name (if any). If your 
comment is not processed properly because of technical difficulties, 
DOE will use this information to contact you. If DOE cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, DOE may not be able to consider your comment.
    However, your contact information will be publicly viewable if you 
include it in the comment itself or in any documents attached to your 
comment. Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable 
should not be included in your comment, nor in any document attached to 
your comment. Otherwise, persons viewing comments will see only first 
and last names, organization names, correspondence containing comments, 
and any

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documents submitted with the comments.
    Do not submit to www.regulations.gov information for which 
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and 
commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as 
Confidential Business Information (``CBI'')). Comments submitted 
through www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments received 
through the website will waive any CBI claims for the information 
submitted. For information on submitting CBI, see the Confidential 
Business Information section.
    DOE processes submissions made through www.regulations.gov before 
posting. Normally, comments will be posted within a few days of being 
submitted. However, if large volumes of comments are being processed 
simultaneously, your comment may not be viewable for up to several 
weeks. Please keep the comment tracking number that www.regulations.gov 
provides after you have successfully uploaded your comment.
    Submitting comments via email, hand delivery/courier, or postal 
mail. Comments and documents submitted via email, hand delivery/
courier, or postal mail also will be posted to www.regulations.gov. If 
you do not want your personal contact information to be publicly 
viewable, do not include it in your comment or any accompanying 
documents. Instead, provide your contact information in a cover letter. 
Include your first and last names, email address, telephone number, and 
optional mailing address. The cover letter will not be publicly 
viewable as long as it does not include any comments.
    Include contact information each time you submit comments, data, 
documents, and other information to DOE. If you submit via postal mail 
or hand delivery/courier, please provide all items on a CD, if 
feasible, in which case it is not necessary to submit printed copies. 
No telefacsimiles (``faxes'') will be accepted.
    Comments, data, and other information submitted to DOE 
electronically should be provided in PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or 
Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file format. Provide documents that 
are not secured, written in English, and that are free of any defects 
or viruses. Documents should not contain special characters or any form 
of encryption and, if possible, they should carry the electronic 
signature of the author.
    Campaign form letters. Please submit campaign form letters by the 
originating organization in batches of between 50 to 500 form letters 
per PDF or as one form letter with a list of supporters' names compiled 
into one or more PDFs. This reduces comment processing and posting 
time.
    Confidential Business Information. Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any 
person submitting information that he or she believes to be 
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via 
email two well-marked copies: one copy of the document marked 
``confidential'' including all the information believed to be 
confidential, and one copy of the document marked ``non-confidential'' 
with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make 
its own determination about the confidential status of the information 
and treat it according to its determination.
    It is DOE's policy that all comments may be included in the public 
docket, without change and as received, including any personal 
information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be 
exempt from public disclosure).

B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment

    Although DOE welcomes comments on any aspect of this proposal, DOE 
is particularly interested in receiving comments and views of 
interested parties concerning the following issues:
    (1) DOE requests comment on its proposal to specify that lamps not 
be operated as a colored lamp and be tested at 2700 K or the closest 
available CCT greater than 2700 K. See section III.B.1 of this 
document.
    (2) DOE requests comment on removing the instruction to operate at 
full light output in appendix DD. See section III.B.1 of this document.
    (3) DOE requests comment on specifying for lamps with components 
that do not affect light output to turn off such components during 
testing. See section III.B.2 of this document.
    (4) DOE requests comment on the order of preference based on 
availability of the fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver. DOE 
requests comment on the definition of commercially available 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver. DOE requests comment on 
the selection of fluorescent lamp ballasts for lamps that operate only 
low frequency, preheat start fluorescent lamp ballasts. See section 
III.B.3.a of this document.
    (5) DOE requests comment on the selection of starting method for 
the fluorescent lamp ballast used in testing. See section III.B.3.a of 
this document.
    (6) DOE requests comment on the selection of ballast factor for the 
fluorescent lamp ballast used in testing. See section III.B.3.a of this 
document.
    (7) DOE requests comment on instructions to divide measured values 
by the maximum number of lamps operated by the fluorescent lamp ballast 
or external driver to determine individual lamp values. See section 
III.B.3.b of this document.
    (8) DOE requests comment on incorporating by reference sections of 
ANSI C78.53-2023 in appendix DD. See section III.B.3.b of this 
document.
    (9) DOE requests comment on the benefits and burdens of the 
proposed updates and additions to industry standards referenced in the 
test procedure for GSLs. See section III.D.2 of this document.
    Additionally, DOE welcomes comments on other issues relevant to the 
conduct of this rulemaking that may not specifically be identified in 
this document.

VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

    The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this notice of 
proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting.

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

    Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business 
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Small businesses.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on November 8, 
2024, by Jeffrey Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, pursuant to delegated authority 
from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature 
and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in 
compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the 
undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to 
sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as 
an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative 
process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon 
publication in the Federal Register.

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    Signed in Washington, DC, on November 12, 2024.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE is proposing to amend 
part 430 of chapter II of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations as set 
forth below:

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.

0
2. Amend Sec.  430.3 by:
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a. Redesignating paragraphs (e)(5) through (26) as paragraphs (e)(6) 
through (27);
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b. Adding new paragraph (e)(5);
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c. Removing the words ``appendices Q and R'' and adding in their place 
``appendices Q, R, and DD'' in newly-redesignated paragraph (e)(13); 
and
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d. Revising Note 1 to Paragraph (e).
    The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec.  430.3   Materials incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (5) ANSI C78.53-2019 (R2023) (``ANSI C78.53-2023''), American 
National Standard for Electric Lamps--Performance Specifications for 
Direct Replacement LED (Light Emitting Diode) Lamps, ANSI approved 
August 24, 2023, IBR approved for appendix DD to subpart B.
* * * * *

    Note 1 to paragraph (e):  The standards referenced in paragraphs 
(e)(4), (6), (8), (10), (13), (17), (18), (19), (20), and (22) of 
this section were all published by National Electrical Manufacturers 
Association (NEMA) and are also available from National Electrical 
Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900, 
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209, https://www.nema.org/Standards/Pages/default.aspx.

* * * * *
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3. Amend appendix W to subpart B by:
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a. Redesignating sections 3.1.5 through 3.1.7 as sections 3.1.6 through 
3.1.8;
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b. Adding new sections 3.1.5 and 3.1.9.
    The additions read as follows:

Appendix W to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

* * * * *
    3. * * *
    3.1. * * *
    3.1.5. If the lamp can operate in multiple modes at the labeled 
wattage, operate the lamp as not a colored lamp (as defined in 10 
CFR 430.2). If the lamp can operate at multiple CCTs, operate the 
lamp at 2700 Kelvin (K), or the closest available CCT greater than 
2700 K. The test report must indicate which CCT (numerical or on the 
graphical user interface) was selected for testing and include 
details such that another laboratory could operate the lamp at the 
same CCT.
* * * * *
    3.1.9 For a CFL that has one or more component(s) that offer a 
completely different functionality (e.g., a speaker, a camera, an 
air purifier, etc.) where the component is integrated into the lamp 
but does not affect the light output of the lamp (e.g., does not 
turn the light on/off, dim the light, change the color of the light, 
etc.) and is capable of operating in standby mode, turn off as many 
of these components as possible during testing. The test report must 
indicate which components were turned off and any features that 
remained on.
* * * * *
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4. Amend appendix BB to subpart B by:
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a. Revising section 3.1.4 and
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b. Adding new section 3.1.5.
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Appendix BB to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Input Power, Lumen Output, Lamp Efficacy, Correlated Color 
Temperature (CCT), Color Rendering Index (CRI), Power Factor, Time to 
Failure, and Standby Mode Power of Integrated Light-Emitting Diode 
(LED) Lamps

* * * * *
    3. * * *
    3.1. * * *
    3.1.4. Operate the lamp at the maximum input power and not as a 
colored lamp (as defined in 10 CFR 430.2). If the lamp can operate 
at multiple CCTs, operate the lamp at 2700 Kelvin (K), or the 
closest available CCT greater than 2700 K. The test report must 
indicate which CCT (numerical or on the graphical user interface) 
was selected for testing and include detail such that another 
laboratory could operate the lamp in the same mode.
    3.1.5 For a lamp that has one or more component(s) that offer a 
completely different functionality (e.g., a speaker, a camera, an 
air purifier, etc.) where the component is integrated into the lamp 
but does not affect the light output of the lamp (e.g., does not 
turn the light on/off, dim the light, change the color of the light, 
etc.) and is capable of operating in standby mode, turn off as many 
of these components as possible during testing. The test report must 
indicate which components were turned off and any features that 
remained on.
* * * * *
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5. Revise appendix DD of subpart B to read as follows:

Appendix DD to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency of General Service Lamps 
That Are Not General Service Incandescent Lamps, Compact Fluorescent 
Lamps, or Integrated LED Lamps

    Note:  On or after April 19, 2017, any representations, 
including certifications of compliance (if required), made with 
respect to the energy use or efficiency of general service lamps 
that are not general service incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent 
lamps, or integrated LED lamps must be made in accordance with the 
results of testing pursuant to this appendix DD.

    1. Scope: This appendix DD specifies the test methods required 
to measure the initial lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, 
power factor, and standby mode energy consumption of general service 
lamps that are not general service incandescent lamps, compact 
fluorescent lamps, or integrated LED lamps.
    2. Definitions:
    Commercially available fluorescent lamp ballast or external 
driver means one that can be purchased by an individual consumer at 
a readily accessible retailer (i.e., retailer with storefront or 
online purchasing).
    Measured initial input power means the input power to the lamp, 
measured after the lamp is stabilized and seasoned (if applicable), 
and expressed in watts (W).
    Measured initial lumen output means the lumen output of the 
lamp, measured after the lamp is stabilized and seasoned (if 
applicable), and expressed in lumens (lm).
    Power factor means the measured initial input power (watts) 
divided by the product of the input voltage (volts) and the input 
current (amps) measured at the same time as the initial input power.
    3. Active Mode Test Procedures
    3.1. Test Conditions and Setup
    3.1.1. For single base OLED and non-integrated LED lamps, 
position a lamp in either the base-up and base-down orientation 
throughout testing. Test an equal number of lamps in the sample in 
the base-up and base-down orientations, except that, if the 
manufacturer restricts the orientation, test all of the units in the 
sample in the manufacturer-specified orientation. For double base 
OLED and non-integrated LED lamps, test all units in the horizontal 
orientation except that, if the manufacturer restricts the 
orientation, test all of the units in the sample in the 
manufacturer-specified orientation.
    3.1.2. For integrated lamps, operate the lamp at the rated 
voltage throughout testing. For lamps with multiple rated voltages 
including 120 volts, operate the lamp at 120 volts. If a lamp is not 
rated for 120 volts, operate the lamp at the highest rated input 
voltage.

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    3.1.3. For non-integrated lamps, operate the lamp on a 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver in order of the 
following preference:
    3.1.3.1. Choose a fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver 
from the lamp's publicly available manufacturer-provided 
compatibility list that is commercially available. The manufacturer 
must indicate in the test report the fluorescent lamp ballast or 
external driver manufacturer and model name/number used in the test.
    3.1.3.1.1. If all ballasts on the publicly available 
manufacturer-provided compatibility list use the same starting 
method, then choose a ballast with that starting method to test the 
lamp.
    3.1.3.1.1.1. If ballasts on the publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list use more than one ballast factor, then 
choose a ballast with a ballast factor based on lamp type per Table 
3.1 (if the ballast factor in the table is not included among 
ballasts on the compatibility list, then the manufacturer should 
select a ballast with a ballast factor closest to the one listed in 
the table):

                 Table 3.1--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.1.2. If ballasts on the publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list use more than one starting method, then 
choose a ballast with a starting method based on lamp type per Table 
3.2 (if the starting method in the table is not included among 
ballasts on the compatibility list, then the manufacturer may select 
the starting method):

                 Table 3.2--Starting Method by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Starting method
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  Instant Start.
T8 recessed double contact................  Instant Start.
T5 miniature bipin........................  Programmed Start.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Instant Start.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Rapid Start.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Rapid Start.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.1.2.1. If ballasts on the publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list use more than one ballast factor, then 
choose a ballast with a ballast factor based on lamp type per Table 
3.3 (if the ballast factor in the table is not included among 
ballasts on the compatibility list, then the manufacturer should 
select a ballast with a ballast factor closest to the one listed in 
the table):

                 Table 3.3--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.2. If section 3.1.3.1 is not possible, choose any 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver that is commercially 
available and can operate the lamp throughout the duration of the 
test. The manufacturer must indicate in the test report the 
fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver manufacturer and model 
name/number used in the test.
    3.1.3.2.1. If all ballasts that are commercially available use 
the same starting method, then choose a ballast with that starting 
method to test the lamp.
    3.1.3.2.1.1. If ballasts on the publicly available manufacturer-
provided compatibility list use more than one ballast factor, then 
choose a ballast with a ballast factor based on lamp type per Table 
3.4 (if the ballast factor in the table is not included among 
commercially available ballasts, then the manufacturer should select 
a ballast with a ballast factor closest to the one listed in the 
table):

                 Table 3.4--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.2.2. If ballasts that are commercially available use more 
than one starting method, then choose a ballast with a starting 
method based on lamp type per Table 3.5 (if the starting method in 
the table is not included among commercially available ballasts, 
then the manufacturer may select the starting method):

                 Table 3.5--Starting Method by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Starting method
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  Instant Start.
T8 recessed double contact................  Instant Start.
T5 miniature bipin........................  Programmed Start.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Instant Start.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Rapid Start.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Rapid Start.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.2.2.1. If ballasts that are commercially available use 
more than one ballast factor, then choose a ballast with a ballast 
factor based on lamp type per Table 3.6 (if the ballast factor in 
the table is not included among commercially available ballasts, 
then the manufacturer should select a ballast with a ballast factor 
closest to the one listed in the table):

                 Table 3.6--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.3. If sections 3.1.3.1 and 3.1.3.2 are not possible, use 
any fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver previously procured 
that can operate the lamp throughout the duration of the test. The 
manufacturer must indicate in the test report the fluorescent lamp 
ballast or external driver manufacturer and model name/number used 
in the test.
    3.1.3.3.1. If all ballasts that are previously procured use the 
same starting method, then choose a ballast with that starting 
method to test the lamp.
    3.1.3.3.1.1. If all ballasts that are previously procured use 
more than one ballast factor, then choose a ballast with a ballast 
factor based on lamp type per Table 3.7 (if the ballast factor in 
the table is not included among then previously procured ballasts, 
then the manufacturer should select a ballast with a ballast factor 
closest to the one listed in the table):

                 Table 3.7--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.3.2. If all ballasts that are previously procured use more 
than one starting method,

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then choose a ballast with a starting method based on lamp type per 
Table 3.8 (if the starting method in the table is not included among 
the previously procured ballasts, then the manufacturer may select 
the starting method):

                 Table 3.8--Starting Method by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Starting method
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  Instant Start.
T8 recessed double contact................  Instant Start.
T5 miniature bipin........................  Programmed Start.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Instant Start.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Rapid Start.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Rapid Start.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.3.2.1. If ballasts that are previously procured use more 
than one ballast factor, then choose a ballast with a ballast factor 
based on lamp type per Table 3.9 (if the ballast factor in the table 
is not included among the previously procured ballasts, then the 
manufacturer should select a ballast with a ballast factor closest 
to the one listed in the table):

                 Table 3.9--Ballast Factor by Lamp Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Lamp type                         Ballast factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T8 medium bipin...........................  0.88.
T8 recessed double contact................  1.05.
T5 miniature bipin........................  1.
T12 single pin, slimline..................  Any.
T12 medium bipin..........................  Any.
T12 recessed double contact...............  Any.
All other lamp types......................  Any.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.1.3.4. If sections 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2 and 3.1.3.3 are not 
possible and the lamp only operates on a low frequency, preheat 
start fluorescent lamp ballast, operate the lamp on the 
manufacturer-declared voltage and current. If the manufacturer-
declared voltage and current are not provided, then operate the lamp 
in accordance with the applicable lamp voltage and current 
conditions specified in ANSI C78.901-2016 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3). The manufacturer must indicate in the 
test report the voltage and current with which the lamp was 
operated.
    3.1.4. Operate the fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver 
loaded with the maximum number of lamps to measure the initial lumen 
output, initial input power, input voltage, and input current, and 
divide the values by the maximum number of lamps.
    3.1.5. For a non-integrated lamp marketed to replace a 
fluorescent lamp and operate on the existing fluorescent lamp 
ballast, testing should be conducted in accordance with the setup 
provisions in sections 5.6.3 and 5.6.4 of ANSI C78.53-2023 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    3.1.6. For a non-integrated lamp marketed to replace a high 
intensity discharge lamp and operates on the existing high intensity 
discharge lamp ballast, testing should be conducted in accordance 
with the setup provisions in sections 5.7.2.1, 5.7.3, and 5.7.5 of 
ANSI C78.53-2023 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    3.1.7. Operate the lamp at the maximum input power and not as a 
colored lamp (as defined in 10 CFR 430.2). If the lamp can operate 
at multiple CCTs, operate the lamp at 2700 Kelvin (K), or the 
closest available CCT greater than 2700 K. The test report must 
indicate which CCT (numerical or on the graphical user interface) 
was selected for testing and include details such that another 
laboratory could operate the lamp at the same CCT.
    3.1.8. For a lamp that has one or more component(s) that offer a 
completely different functionality (e.g., a speaker, a camera, an 
air purifier, etc.) where the component is integrated into the lamp 
but does not affect the light output of the lamp (e.g., does not 
turn the light on/off, dim the light, change the color of the light, 
etc.) and is capable of operating in standby mode, turn off as many 
of these components as possible during testing. The test report must 
indicate which components were turned off and any features that 
remained on.
    3.2. Test Method, Measurements, and Calculations
    3.2.1. To measure initial lumen output, input power, input 
voltage, and input current use the test procedures in the table in 
this section. Do not use a goniophotometer.

       Table 3.10--References to Industry Standard Test Procedures
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               Lamp type                    Referenced test procedure
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Compact fluorescent lamps..............  Appendix W to subpart B of 10
                                          CFR part 430.
General service incandescent lamps.....  Appendix R to subpart B of 10
                                          CFR part 430.
Integrated LED lamps...................  Appendix BB to subpart B of 10
                                          CFR part 430.
Non-integrated LED lamps...............  IES LM-79-08-DD, sections 1.3
                                          (except 1.3f), 2.0, 3.0, 5.0,
                                          7.0, 8.0, 9.1 and 9.2.*
OLED lamps.............................  IES LM-79-08-DD, sections 1.3
                                          (except 1.3f), 2.0, 3.0, 5.0,
                                          7.0, 8.0, 9.1 and 9.2.*
Other fluorescent lamps................  IES LM-9-09-DD, sections 4-6,
                                          and section 7.5.*
Other incandescent lamps that are not    IES LM-45-15, sections 4-6, and
 reflector lamps.                         section 7.1.*
Other incandescent lamps that are        IES LM-20-13, sections 4-6, and
 reflector lamps.                         section 8.*
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* Incorporated by reference, see Sec.   430.3.

    3.2.2. Determine initial lamp efficacy by dividing the measured 
initial lumen output (lumens) by the measured initial input power 
(watts).
    3.2.3. Determine power factor by dividing the measured initial 
input power (watts) by the product of the measured input voltage 
(volts) and measured input current (amps).
    3.3. Standby Mode Test Procedure
    3.3.1. Measure standby mode power only for lamps that are 
capable of standby mode operation.
    3.3.2. The test conditions and setup described in section 3.1 of 
this appendix apply to this section.
    3.3.3. Connect the lamp to the manufacturer-specified wireless 
control network (if applicable) and configure the lamp in standby 
mode by sending a signal to the lamp instructing it to have zero 
light output. Lamp must remain connected to the network throughout 
testing.
    3.3.4. Operate the lamp at the rated voltage throughout testing. 
For lamps with multiple rated voltages including 120 volts, operate 
the lamp at 120 volts. If a lamp is not rated for 120 volts, operate 
the lamp at the highest rated input voltage.
    3.3.5. Stabilize the lamp prior to measurement as specified in 
section 5 of IEC 62301-DD (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
    3.3.6. Measure the standby mode power in watts as specified in 
section 5 of IEC 62301-DD (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).

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