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FR Document 2016-17135
This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) proposes to establish test procedures for certain categories of general service lamps (GSLs) to support the ongoing energy conservation standards rulemaking. Specifically, this rulemaking proposes new test procedures for determining the initial lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and standby mode power of GSLs that are not integrated light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), or general service incandescent lamps (GSILs). This SNOPR revises the previous proposed test procedures for GSLs by referencing Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) LM-79-08 for the testing of non- integrated LED lamps. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is also proposing to clarify references to the existing lamp test methods and sampling plans for determining the represented values of integrated LED lamps, CFLs, and GSILs.
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[FR Doc No: 2016-17135]
[Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-TP-0005]
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain
Categories of General Service Lamps
SUMMARY: This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR)
proposes to establish test procedures for certain categories of general
service lamps (GSLs) to support the ongoing energy conservation
standards rulemaking. Specifically, this rulemaking proposes new test
procedures for determining the initial lumen output, input power, lamp
efficacy, power factor, and standby mode power of GSLs that are not
integrated light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, compact fluorescent lamps
(CFLs), or general service incandescent lamps (GSILs). This SNOPR
revises the previous proposed test procedures for GSLs by referencing
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) LM-79-08 for the testing of non-
integrated LED lamps. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is also
proposing to clarify references to the existing lamp test methods and
sampling plans for determining the represented values of integrated LED
lamps, CFLs, and GSILs.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
SNOPR no later than August 19, 2016. See section V, ``Public
Participation,'' for details.
ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the SNOPR for Test
Procedures for Certain Categories of General Service Lamps, and provide
docket number EERE-2016-BT-TP-0005 and/or regulatory information number
(RIN) 1904-AD64. Comments may be submitted using any of the following
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the
2. Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number EERE-
2016-BT-TP-0005 and/or RIN 1904-AD64 in the subject line of the
3. Mail: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC, 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a
CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite
600, Washington, DC, 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to
include printed copies.
information on the rulemaking process, see section V of this SNOPR,
index. However, some documents listed in the index, such as those
containing information that is exempt from public disclosure, may not
be publicly available.
A link to the docket Web page can be found at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2016-BT-TP-0005. The docket
Web page contains simple instructions on how to access all documents,
including public comments, in the docket. See section V, ``Public
Participation,'' for information on how to submit comments through
For further information on how to submit a comment or review other
public comments and the docket, contact Ms. Lucy deButts at (202) 287-
1604 or by email: [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of
Technologies Office, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington,
DC, 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email:
Mr. Pete Cochran, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9496. Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE proposes to incorporate by reference
into 10 CFR part 430 specific sections of the following industry
(1) IEC 62301 (``IEC 62301-DD''), Household electrical appliances--
Measurement of standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011-01).
A copy of IEC 62301-DD may be obtained from the International
Electrotechnical Commission, available from the American National
Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036,
(212) 642-4900, or go to http://webstore.ansi.org.
(2) IES LM-9-09 (``IES LM-9-09-DD''), IES Approved Method for the
Electrical and Photometric Measurement of Fluorescent Lamps.
(3) IES LM-20-13, IES Approved Method of Photometry of Reflector
Type Lamps.
(4) IES LM-45-15, IES Approved Method for the Electrical and
Photometric Measurement of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps.
(5) IES LM-79-08 (``IES LM-79-08-DD''), IES Approved Method for the
Electrical and Photometric Measurement of Solid-State Lighting
Copies of IES LM-9-09-DD, IES LM-20-13, IES LM-45-15, and IES LM-
79-08-DD can be obtained from Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001, or by
going to www.ies.org/store.
See section IV.M for a further discussion of these standards.
II. Synopsis of the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
B. Proposed Method for Determining Initial Lumen Output, Input
Power, Lamp Efficacy, and Power Factor
C. Laboratory Accreditation
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D. Effective Date and Compliance Dates
J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations
L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration
Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (42
U.S.C. 6291, et seq.; ``EPCA'' or ``the Act'') sets forth a variety of
provisions designed to improve energy efficiency.\1\ Part B of title
III, which for editorial reasons was redesignated as Part A upon
incorporation into the U.S. Code (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as codified),
establishes the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products
Other Than Automobiles.'' These consumer products include general
service lamps, the subject of this supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNOPR).
\1\ All references to EPCA refer to the statute as amended
through the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, Public Law
114-11 (April 30, 2015).
Under EPCA, the energy conservation program consists essentially of
four parts: (1) Testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy conservation
standards, and (4) certification and enforcement procedures. The
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 under EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(s)), and (2) making representations
about the energy use or efficiency of those products (42 U.S.C.
6293(c)). Similarly, DOE must use these test procedures to determine
whether the products comply with any relevant standards promulgated
under EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6295(s))
DOE is developing energy conservation standards for general service
lamps (GSLs) and published a notice of proposed rulemaking on March 17,
2016 (March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR). In support of the standards rulemaking,
DOE has undertaken several rulemakings to amend existing test
procedures and to adopt new test procedures for GSLs. On July 1, 2016,
DOE published a final rule adopting test procedures for integrated
light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. 81 FR 43404 (July 2016 LED TP final
rule). DOE has proposed to amend test procedures for medium base
compact fluorescent lamps (MBCFLs) and to adopt test procedures for new
metrics for all compact florescent lamps (CFLs) including hybrid CFLs
and CFLs with bases other than a medium screw base. 80 FR 45724 (July
31, 2015) (July 2015 CFL TP NOPR).
On March 17, 2016, DOE published a NOPR (March 2016 GSL TP NOPR)
that proposed test procedures for certain categories of GSLs not
currently covered under these existing test procedures. 81 FR 14632.
This SNOPR revises the test procedures proposed in the March 2016 GSL
TP NOPR by referencing Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) LM-79-08
for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps. Manufacturers of lamps
subject to this rulemaking would be required to use these test
procedures to assess performance relative to any potential energy
conservation standards the lamps must comply with in the future and for
any representations of energy efficiency.
EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures DOE must follow when
prescribing or amending test procedures for covered products. EPCA
provides, in relevant part, that any test procedures prescribed or
amended under this section shall 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 shall not be unduly burdensome to conduct.
(42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) Pursuant to this authority, DOE proposes to
prescribe test procedures for certain categories of GSLs in support of
the GSL standards rulemaking.
In this SNOPR, DOE proposes test procedures for determining initial
lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and standby
mode power for certain categories of GSLs for which DOE does not have
an existing regulatory test procedure. Based on public comment received
in response to the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, DOE proposes to reference
IES LM-79-08 for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps. DOE's
proposals for the standby mode test procedure, represented value
calculations, and certification and rounding requirements remain
unchanged from the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. DOE also notes that
representations of energy use or energy efficiency must be based on
testing in accordance with this rulemaking, if adopted, beginning 180
days after the publication of a test procedure final rule.
GSL is defined by EPCA to include GSILs, CFLs, general service
light-emitting diode (LED) lamps (including organic LEDs (OLEDs)), and
any other lamp that DOE determines is used to satisfy lighting
applications traditionally served by GSILs. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)) In
the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE proposed to include in the definition
for general service lamp a lamp that has an ANSI \2\ base, operates at
any voltage, has an initial lumen output of 310 lumens or greater (or
232 lumens or greater for modified spectrum GSILs), is not a light
fixture, is not an LED downlight retrofit kit, and is used in general
lighting applications.\3\ 81 FR 14541. This SNOPR proposes test
procedures for GSLs that are not GSILs, CFLs, or integrated LED lamps.
\2\ A lamp base standardized by the American National Standards
\3\ The definition also specified several exemptions, including:
General service fluorescent lamps; incandescent reflector lamps;
mercury vapor lamps; appliance lamps; black light lamps; bug lamps;
colored lamps; infrared lamps; marine signal lamps; mine service
lamps; plant light lamps; sign service lamps; traffic signal lamps;
and medium screw base incandescent lamps that are left-hand thread
lamps, marine lamps, reflector lamps, rough service lamps, shatter-
resistant lamps (including a shatter-proof lamp and a shatter-
protected lamp), silver bowl lamps, showcase lamps, 3-way
incandescent lamps, vibration service lamps, G shape lamps as
defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1-2002 with a diameter of 5
inches or more, T shape lamps as defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI
C79.1-2002 and that use not more than 40 watts or have a length of
more than 10 inches, and B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, or M-
14 lamps as defined in ANSI C79.1-2002 and ANSI C78.20 of 40 watts
DOE received comments from China \4\ regarding the scope of
applicability of this rulemaking. China noted that OLED lamps are
classified as general service lamps and would be subject to the test
procedures proposed in the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. China commented that
OLED lamps are unique from existing
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lighting technologies, and that International Commission on
Illumination (CIE) and related researchers are considering developing a
specialized test method for OLED lamps. China therefore suggested that
DOE develop specific regulations and test procedures for OLED lamps
instead of using existing LED lamp test procedures. (China, No. 8 at p.
1) \5\
\4\ DOE received two comments from China, both of which provided
essentially the same comments regarding the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR.
(EERE-BT-TP-0005-008 and EERE-BT-TP-0005-0009) For the purpose of
this SNOPR, DOE provides reference to the first comment submitted by
\5\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information
that is in the docket of DOE's rulemaking to develop test procedures
for GSLs (Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-TP-0005), which is maintained at
www.regulations.gov. This notation indicates that the statement
preceding the reference was made by China, is from document number 8
in the docket, and appears at page 1 of that document.
DOE understands that the current industry practice is to test OLED
lamps according to IES LM-79-08, a test standard that is applicable to
solid-state lighting products, including both LED and OLED lamps. In
this SNOPR, DOE proposes to reference LM-79-08 to determine initial
lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, and power factor for OLED
lamps. If a new test procedure is developed by industry members and/or
related researchers, DOE will consider it in a future revision of this
China commented that in section III.A of the March 2016 GSL TP
NOPR, DOE referred to its proposed definition of a GSL from the March
2016 GSL ECS NOPR, which includes lamps with an initial lumen output of
310 lumens or greater. China noted that in Energy Star Lamps
Specification V2.0, the lumen range of products used to replace a 25
watt (W) incandescent lamp is between 250 and 449 lumens. China stated
that the difference between the proposed definition of GSL in the March
2016 GSL ECS NOPR and the products covered in the Energy Star Lamps
Specification V2.0 would cause confusion on how to test lamps with
lumen outputs less than 310 lumens. Therefore, China suggested that DOE
clarify the test requirements for lamps below 310 lumens. (China, No. 8
at p. 1)
DOE notes that this SNOPR proposes test procedures for GSLs that
are not GSILs, CFLs, or integrated LED lamps. The March 2016 GSL ECS
NOPR proposed a definition of GSL that would be limited to products
with a lumen output of 310 lumens or greater (or 232 lumens or greater
for modified spectrum general service incandescent lamps). 81 at FR
14628. DOE recognizes that ENERGY STAR Lamps Specification V2.0
includes products with a lumen output of less than 310 lumens. To
determine how such lamps should be evaluated under ENERGY STAR Lamps
Specification V2.0, interested parties will need to consult the ENERGY
STAR document.
China commented that, while section III.B of the March 2016 GSL TP
NOPR stated that the term GSL includes many types of lamps using
varying lighting technologies, it understood from the discussion in
section III.A that halogen lamps were excluded from the definition of
GSL. China requested clarification on whether the proposed rule would
cover halogen lamps. (China, No. 8 at p. 1)
As noted in this preamble, a definition of GSL was proposed in the
March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, and that proposed definition does not exclude
halogen lamps generally. This SNOPR proposes test procedures for other
incandescent lamps, i.e., incandescent lamps that are GSLs but not
GSILs. ``Incandescent lamp'' is currently defined, in part, as a lamp
in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an
electric current. 10 CFR 430.2. This description depicts the method of
producing light in a halogen lamp. In addition, paragraph (1) of the
definition of ``incandescent lamp'' in 10 CFR 430.2 expressly includes
tungsten halogen lamps. A halogen lamp (other than a halogen lamp that
was a GSIL) within the definition of GSL as adopted in the energy
conservation standards final rule would be subject to the test
procedures proposed in this SNOPR if adopted. Test procedures for GSILs
are located in appendix R to subpart B of part 430.
China commented that section III.B of March 2016 GSL TP NOPR did
not provide definitions for the eight general purpose lamps mentioned
in Table III.1, making it difficult to distinguish between ``other non-
incandescent reflector type,'' ``general purpose incandescent,''
``compact fluorescent lamps,'' and ``other types of fluorescent
lamps.'' China recommended that DOE use IEC 61231, which it stated is
internationally accepted for classifying the types of lamps mentioned
in Table III.1 of the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. (China, No. 8 at pp. 1-2)
Table III.1 of the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR referenced the test
procedures that would be applicable to GSLs based on lamp technology:
GSILs, CFLs, integrated LED lamps, other incandescent lamps that are
not reflector lamps, other incandescent lamps that are reflector lamps,
other fluorescent lamps, OLED lamps, and non-integrated LED lamps. 81
FR 14634. DOE notes that definitions for many of these lamp types
either already exist in 10 CFR 430.2 or were proposed in the March 2016
GSL ECS NOPR. GSIL is currently defined at 10 CFR 430.2. A definition
of CFL was proposed to be added to 10 CFR 430.2 in the July 2015 CFL TP
NOPR. 80 FR at 45739. A definition of integrated LED lamp was recently
added to 10 CFR 430.2 in the July 2016 LED TP final rule. 81 FR at
43426. The references to ``other incandescent lamps'' in Table III.1
were to lamps that meet the definition of GSL (as would be established
in a GSL standards final rule) that are incandescent lamps other than
GSILs. A definition of ``reflector lamp'' has been proposed in the
March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR. 81 FR 14629. Regarding fluorescent lamps,
reference to ``other fluorescent lamps'' in Table III.1 of the March
2016 GSL TP NOPR was to fluorescent lamps that meet the definition of
GSL (to be finalized in the standards final rule) but do not meet the
definition of CFL (which is another lamp type specifically included in
the GSL term) or general service fluorescent lamp (which is a lamp type
specifically excluded from the GSL term). DOE has proposed definitions
for non-integrated lamp and OLED lamp in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR.
81 FR 14628-14629. Thus, DOE has tentatively determined that all of the
various kinds of lamps included in this rulemaking have either existing
or proposed definitions that sufficiently identify which test
procedures are applicable to each kind of lamp.
China commented that section III.B of the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR
includes integrated and non-integrated LEDs, with corresponding test
procedures. China pointed out that IEC 62838:2015 includes semi-
integrated LEDs as well. China recommended that DOE include semi-
integrated LEDs and their corresponding referenced test procedure.
(China, No. 8 at p. 2) DOE notes that it has proposed definitions for
integrated and non-integrated lamps in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR. 81
FR 14628. Under the proposed definitions of integrated lamp and non-
integrated lamp, semi-integrated LEDs would be considered a type of
non-integrated lamp because, as described in IEC 62838:2015, they
require the use of some external components.
referenced the integrated LED lamp test procedure in appendix BB of 10
CFR part 430 subpart B. However, China noted that this appendix is not
yet published. China recommended that DOE publish the documents
corresponding to this appendix. (China, No. 8 at p. 2) DOE notes that
appendix BB of 10 CFR part 430 subpart B, containing the integrated LED
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procedure, was adopted in the July 2016 LED TP final rule. 81 FR at
43427-43428.
B. Proposed Method for Determining Initial Lumen Output, Input Power,
Lamp Efficacy, and Power Factor
As described in section III.A, both the statutory definition and
proposed regulatory definition of GSL cover many types of lamps using a
variety of lighting technologies. For several of the included lamp
types, energy conservation standards and test procedures already exist.
GSILs are required to comply with the energy conservation standards in
10 CFR 430.32(x), and test procedures for these lamps are in Appendix R
to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. In a separate test procedure
rulemaking, DOE has proposed to amend the test procedures for MBCFLs
and to establish new test procedures for all other CFLs. 80 FR 45724.
Once finalized, the updated and new test procedures will appear at
appendix W to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. In addition, DOE recently
issued test procedures for integrated LED lamps. 81 FR 43404. Although
integrated LED lamps are not currently required to comply with energy
conservation standards, DOE has proposed standards for them in the
March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR. 81 FR 14530. The test procedures for
integrated LED lamps will be located in new appendix BB to subpart B of
10 CFR part 430.
If DOE test procedures already exist or were proposed in an ongoing
rulemaking (such as for GSILs, CFLs, and integrated LED lamps), DOE
proposed in the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR to reference those specific
provisions in the GSL test procedures. For all other GSLs, DOE proposed
new test procedures, intending to reference the most recently published
versions of relevant industry standards. 81 FR 14631, 14633. Of the
proposed test procedures, DOE received comments on those for non-
integrated LED lamps, other fluorescent lamps, and other incandescent
lamps that are reflector lamps.
DOE received comments from three stakeholders regarding the
proposed test procedures for non-integrated LED lamps. Private citizen
Mat Roundy voiced support for DOE's proposed reference of CIE S 025/
E:2015, stating that requiring manufacturers to use the same standard
would improve effectiveness when implementing an energy conservation
standard and promoting energy efficiency. (Roundy, No. 5 at p. 1)
However, Osram Sylvania, Inc. (OSI) and the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) commented that, although non-
integrated LED lamps are not within the intended scope of IES LM-79-08,
it is common industry practice to use IES LM-79-08 to test non-
integrated LED lamps. NEMA and OSI both noted that the test procedure
for ceiling fan light kits in appendix V1 to subpart B of 10 CFR 430
directs manufacturers to test other solid-state lighting (SSL) products
using IES LM-79-08. NEMA and OSI therefore recommended that DOE allow
manufacturers flexibility in choosing the test procedure for non-
integrated lamps LED lamps. (OSI, No. 3 at p. 2; NEMA, No. 6 at p. 2)
In proposing test procedures for non-integrated LED lamps in the
March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, DOE reviewed existing industry standards. In
its review DOE initially determined that IES LM-79-08 was not intended
for non-integrated LED lamps given that LM-79-08 states in section 1.1
that the test method covers ``LED-based SSL products with control
electronics and heat sinks incorporated, that is, those devices that
require only AC mains power or a DC voltage power supply to operate.''
Non-integrated LED lamps require external electronics; that is, the
lamps are intended to connect to ballasts/drivers rather than directly
to the branch circuit through an ANSI base and corresponding ANSI
standard lamp holder (socket). Because non-integrated LED lamps require
external electronics, DOE tentatively determined that IES LM-79-08 was
not appropriate for non-integrated LED lamps, and therefore would not
be the most relevant industry standard for these lamps.
Based on the comments received from NEMA and OSI, DOE investigated
whether IES LM-79-08 is the more relevant test procedure for non-
integrated LED lamps, regardless of the defined scope of the industry
standard. In addition to the statements made by NEMA and OSI that IES
LM-79-08 is relied upon by industry to test non-integrated lamps, DOE
found one manufacturer of these products that states on its Web site
that the performance specifications it reports are based on testing
according to IES LM-79-08.\6\ Other manufacturers did not identify the
test method used. DOE also contacted independent test laboratories to
determine which test procedure they used. DOE found that the
laboratories generally used IES LM-79-08 when testing non-integrated
LED lamps because, even though it does not specifically include them,
the laboratories view IES LM-79-08 as the most applicable industry
standard. DOE preliminarily concluded that once it is determined how to
supply the power to the lamp or on which ballast/driver to operate the
lamp for testing, there is little difference in testing an integrated
versus a non-integrated LED lamp. Further, DOE notes that some of these
products have been tested and the results have been reported in the LED
Lighting Facts Database and the qualified products list for the
Lighting Design Lab. Both of these organizations specify IES LM-79-08
as a test method for all included products.
\6\ http://www.maxlite.com/item/lm79?=13PLG24QVLED27.
Upon reviewing the available information, DOE has tentatively
determined that for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps, IES LM-79-
08 is the more relevant industry standard at the present time, as
compared to CIE S 025/E:2015. Further, DOE has reviewed IES LM-79-08
and finds it appropriate for testing non-integrated LED lamps for the
purpose of determining compliance with the applicable energy efficiency
However, because non-integrated LED lamps are not included in the
applicable scope of this industry standard, DOE finds that additional
instruction is necessary to ensure consistent and repeatable results.
Specifically, DOE finds that IES LM-79-08 provides no information on
which external ballast/driver or power supply to use for testing. After
reviewing the approaches of independent test laboratories, DOE proposes
that non-integrated LED lamps be tested according to IES LM-79-08,
using the manufacturer-declared input voltage and current as the power
supply. These quantities are typically not reported on the product
packaging or in manufacturer literature. (DOE noted only two companies
that do so.) DOE is therefore proposing to revise the requirements for
certification reports to include these quantities for non-integrated
LED lamps. While manufacturers usually list compatible ballasts/drivers
for these products, DOE notes that it is unknown on which ballast/
driver these lamps may operate when installed in the field.
Furthermore, the test procedure should produce consistent and
repeatable results. By requiring these lamps to be tested using the
manufacturer-declared input voltage and current as the power supply,
DOE's proposed approach is consistent with the industry practice of
using reference ballasts for non-integrated lamps, such as non-
integrated CFLs and GSFLs. For those products, industry standards (and
DOE's test procedures) specify electrical settings for reference
ballasts and each product is tested using those same settings.
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Because industry has not yet developed reference ballast/driver
settings for non-integrated LED lamps, DOE proposes that the
manufacturers report the settings that are used. The use of reference
settings allows for a consistent and comparable assessment of the
lamp's performance. Therefore, DOE proposes the requirement that non-
integrated LED lamps be tested according to IES LM-79-08, using the
manufacturer-declared input voltage and current as the power supply.
DOE requests DOE requests comment on the appropriateness of referencing
IES LM-79-08 for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps. DOE also
requests comment on the proposed requirement that manufacturers report
the settings used for testing, specifically input voltage and current,
and whether additional settings are needed to ensure consistent,
repeatable results. Finally, DOE requests comment on whether the
manufacturer-declared settings should be made available to the public
so that accurate comparisons across products could be made.
Regarding the testing of other fluorescent lamps, OSI and NEMA
commented that testing per sections 4 through 6 of IES LM-9-09 would be
appropriate for double-ended fluorescent lamps, but questioned whether
double-ended fluorescent lamps would be subject to the test procedures
as these lamps would likely be considered general service fluorescent
lamps, a type of lamp excluded from the definition of GSL. OSI
suggested that sections 4 through 6 of IES LM-66-14 would be more
applicable to cite as the test procedure for ``other fluorescent
lamps.'' Specifically, OSI stated that IES LM-66-14 was the appropriate
industry standard to reference for the commercially available induction
lamps meeting the definition of GSL. (OSI, No. 3 at p. 2; NEMA, No. 6
at p. 3)
DOE has proposed to define compact fluorescent lamp as an
integrated or non-integrated single-base, low-pressure mercury,
electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating transforms
some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into
light; the term does not include circline or U shaped fluorescent
lamps. 80 FR at 45739. This proposed definition of CFL aligns with the
scope of IES LM-66-14, which states that it describes test procedures
for obtaining measurements of single-based fluorescent lamps, including
both electrode and electrodeless (i.e., induction) versions. The
introduction of IES LM-66-14 states, as does DOE's definition of CFL,
that it does not include circline or U-shaped fluorescent lamps. Thus,
DOE has tentatively concluded that lamps meeting DOE's definition of
CFL will be required to use test procedures in appendix W to subpart B
of 10 CFR 430, which predominantly references IES LM-66-14 for test
methods. DOE expects that single-based fluorescent lamps that are GSLs
will be within the definition of CFL, and thus subject to the test
procedures that reference IES LM-66-14.
While DOE is unaware of any lamps currently on the market that
would be subject to testing as ``other fluorescent lamps,'' test
procedures must be established for all potentially covered products. To
address other fluorescent lamps that would not meet the definition of
CFL but would otherwise be defined as GSLs (i.e., double-ended
fluorescent lamps), DOE has maintained the reference to IES LM-9-09 in
this SNOPR.
OSI and NEMA supported the use of IES LM-20-13 for other
incandescent lamps that are reflector lamps, but disagreed with
referencing sections 4 through 8, especially section 7, as well as the
lack of specific instructions to deviate from IES LM-20-13. OSI and
NEMA noted that the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR did not propose any
requirements for beam angle, beam lumens, center beam candlepower, or
beam pattern classification (the lamp characteristics measured under
the test procedures in section 7 of IES LM-20-13) and thus recommended
omitting reference to this section. NEMA also expressed confusion
regarding DOE's inclusion of section 7, wondering whether its inclusion
was an indication that goniophotometer systems may be allowed to
measure luminous flux. NEMA recommended instead that DOE reference
Appendix R to subpart B of 10 CFR 430 (test procedures for incandescent
reflector lamps) for the testing of other incandescent lamps that are
reflector lamps. (NEMA, No. 6 at p. 3)
For this SNOPR, DOE again reviewed the referenced sections (i.e.,
sections 4 through 8) of IES LM-20-13. DOE agrees that referencing
section 7 of LM-20-13 is unnecessary because it addresses the
measurement of values for which standards have not been proposed, such
as beam angle, field angle, and beam flux values. Furthermore, section
7 specifies the use of a goniophotometer. As proposed in the March 2016
GSL TP NOPR and maintained in this document, the active mode test
procedure does not allow the use of a goniophotometer. For these
reasons, the reference to section 7 of IES LM-20-13 has been removed
from the test procedure in this SNOPR.
DOE has determined not to reference appendix R for the testing of
other incandescent lamps that are reflector lamps. DOE notes that the
content of the referenced sections (sections 4, 5, 6, and 8) of IES LM-
20-13 are consistent with the content of the sections of IES LM-20-94
referenced in appendix R. However, DOE has chosen not to reference
Appendix R in order to avoid potential confusion; appendix R is
applicable to incandescent reflector lamps but these lamps are not
included in the definition of GSL. Therefore, for GSLs that are other
incandescent lamps that are reflector lamps, DOE proposes referencing
sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of IES LM-20-13.
DOE did not receive any comments on referring to appendix R for
general service incandescent lamps, to Appendix BB for integrated LED
lamps, to IES LM-45-15 for other incandescent lamps that are not
reflector lamps, or to IES LM-79-08 for OLED lamps. DOE did, however,
review all references to industry standards to ensure that only
necessary sections were referenced, as described in the previous
paragraph. DOE removed all references to sections describing luminous
intensity and/or color measurements as these are not necessary for the
metrics covered by the test procedure. DOE also made references to IES
LM-79-08 consistent with sections referenced in the July 2016 LED TP
final rule; that is, DOE added a reference to section 1.3 (Nomenclature
and Definitions) and removed the reference to section 6.0 (Operating
Orientation). DOE instead specifies the appropriate operating
orientation directly in appendix DD. DOE requests comment on the
industry standards and sections of the industry standards referenced.
Table III.1--Test Procedures for General Service Lamps
Lamp type                    Referenced test procedure
General service incandescent lamps.....  Appendix R to Subpart B of 10
CFR 430.
Compact fluorescent lamps..............  Appendix W to Subpart B of 10
CFR part 430.
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Integrated LED lamps...................  Appendix BB to Subpart B of 10
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.
Other fluorescent lamps................  IES LM-9-09, sections 4-6, and
OLED lamps.............................  IES LM-79-08, sections 1.3
(except 1.3[f]), 2.0, 3.0,
5.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.1 and 9.2.
Non-integrated LED lamps...............  IES LM-79-08, sections 1.3
In the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, DOE proposed to require that testing
of initial lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and
standby mode power (if applicable) for GSLs be conducted by test
laboratories accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NVLAP) or an accrediting organization recognized
by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). DOE
tentatively determined that since NVLAP is a member of ILAC, test data
collected by any laboratory accredited by an accrediting body
recognized by ILAC would be acceptable. 81 FR 14634. DOE noted that
under existing test procedure regulations, testing for other regulated
lighting products (such as general service fluorescent lamps,
incandescent reflector lamps, and fluorescent lamp ballasts), in
addition to general service lamps that must already comply with energy
conservation standards (such as general service incandescent lamps and
medium base compact fluorescent lamps), must be conducted in a
similarly accredited facility. 10 CFR 430.25.
DOE received several comments regarding lab accreditation. OSI and
NEMA disagreed with what they understood to be DOE's shift from the use
of test laboratories accredited by NVLAP or an accrediting organization
recognized by NVLAP, to test laboratories accredited by an
Accreditation Body that is a signatory member to the International
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition
Arrangement (MRA). Citing to a 2013 version of the regulations, NEMA
commented that the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR did not adequately explain
why the non-GSL portions of the existing regulation needed to be
changed. (NEMA, No. 6 at p. 3)
The comments received suggest that some commenters may not be
familiar with the current regulatory text with regard to requirements
for test laboratories. DOE notes that it did not propose to change the
existing regulation as it relates to non-GSLs, but simply to include
the testing of GSLs in the existing regulatory provision. The existing
text in 10 CFR 430.25 states that the enumerated lamp types, including
(which are not general service lamps), must be tested by laboratories
accredited by ``an Accreditation Body that is a signatory member to the
International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual
Recognition Arrangement (MRA).'' The discussion regarding NVLAP in the
preamble to the 2016 March GSL TP NOPR was intended to clarify that
testing could be conducted by a test laboratory accredited by NVLAP
given that NVLAP is a signatory member to the ILAC MRA. 81 FR 14634.
T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D commented that the proposed language for Sec.
429.57(b)6, which requires each test report to include an NVLAP
identification number or other NVLAP-approved identification,
contradicts Sec.  430.25, which requires testing to be performed in a
laboratory accredited by an ILAC member. T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D elaborated
that this prevents laboratories accredited by, for example, SCC
(Canada) or DAkks (Germany) from issuing a report with an NVLAP
identification number unless it has another accreditation with NVLAP.
T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D recommended that DOE update the relevant portion of
Sec.  429.57(b)6 to read, `` . . . ILAC's accreditation bodies
identification number or other ILAC accreditation bodies--approved
identification . . . '' (T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D, No. 2 at p. 1) DOE agrees
with this comment and is proposing to update the language in Sec.
429.57(b) to be consistent with Sec.  430.25 and to include the
recommended text. Similarly, DOE also proposes to update Sec. Sec.
429.27(b) and 429.35(b) to be consistent with Sec.  430.25.
UL commented that luminous efficacy results from lamp testing can
range from +25% to -25% due to variations in laboratory accuracy and
precision, which represents a significant range in the context of the
efficacy levels proposed in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR. UL further
commented that NVLAP accreditation is an accepted means to minimize
variability between different labs. UL noted that NVLAP is an ILAC
member, but NVLAP also requires participation in the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) proficiency-testing program for SSL,
which assists labs in improving and maintaining measurement accuracy
and precision. UL recommended that DOE require any lab accredited by an
ILAC member, other than NVLAP, to participate in the NIST SSL
proficiency program. UL noted that this has been a requirement of the
ENERGY STAR SSL program for many years. (UL, No. 4 at p. 2)
DOE notes that ISO/IEC 17025 states that a laboratory shall have
quality control procedures for monitoring the validity of tests and
calibrations undertaken.\7\ This monitoring may include the
participation in inter-laboratory comparisons or proficiency testing
programs. Other means may include the regular use of reference
materials, or replicate tests or calibrations using the same or
different methods. By these mechanisms a laboratory can provide
evidence of its competence to its clients, parties and accreditation
bodies. Participation in proficiency testing is not required to become
an ILAC signatory. However, ILAC and many of the accreditation bodies
that are signatories of the MRA encourage participation in proficiency
testing or inter-laboratory comparisons.\8\ Therefore, DOE has
tentatively concluded that requiring participation in proficiency
testing is unnecessary, as the accreditation process is designed to
ensure the competency of the testing laboratory through a variety of
\7\ http://ilac.org/news/ilac-p9062014-published/.
\8\ http://ilac.org/ilac-mra-and-signatories/purpose/.
NEMA recommended not deleting references to other products and
applicable test methods, such as the following quoted portion: ``The
testing for general service fluorescent lamps, general service
incandescent lamps, and
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incandescent reflector lamps shall be performed in accordance with
Appendix R to this subpart. The testing for medium base compact
fluorescent lamps shall be performed in accordance with appendix W of
this subpart.'' (NEMA, No. 6 at p. 3)
It appears that in its comments NEMA is referencing a prior version
of 10 CFR 430.25. An amendment was made to 10 CFR 430.25 on June 5,
2015. 80 FR 31982. DOE notes that the text cited by NEMA does not
currently exist in 10 CFR 430.25 and that the testing provisions are
specified in 10 CFR 430.23.
DOE received comments regarding the compliance date proposed in the
March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. OSI and NEMA commented that the 180-day
compliance date places an undue burden on manufacturers. OSI and NEMA
commented that until there is a need to comply with an efficacy
standard, mandatory testing in CIE S 025 accredited laboratories would
be an excessive requirement. NEMA commented that this burden is
exacerbated given that many of the products proposed to be tested to
CIE S 025 will likely not be compliant with 2020 standards and thus
will cease manufacture and sales, causing a lost certification/
accreditation investment. (OSI, No. 3 at pp. 3-4; NEMA, No. 6 at pp. 3-
As discussed in section III.B, DOE is not incorporating CIE S 025
by reference and therefore tentatively concludes that the compliance
date will not introduce unnecessary burden. As noted previously, the
referenced industry standard, IES LM-79-08, represents common industry
practice for testing non-integrated LED lamps.
If adopted, the test procedures proposed in this SNOPR for GSLs
that are not integrated LED lamps, CFLs, or GSILs, would be effective
30 days after publication in the Federal Register (referred to as the
``effective date''). Pursuant to EPCA, manufacturers of covered
products would be required to use the applicable test procedure as the
basis for determining that their products comply with the applicable
energy conservation standards. (42 U.S.C. 6295(s)) On or after 180 days
after publication of a final rule, any representations made with
respect to the energy use or efficiency of GSLs that are not integrated
LED lamps, CFLs, and GSILs would be required to be made in accordance
with the results of testing pursuant to the new test procedures. (42
U.S.C. 6293(c)(2))
DOE proposes that after the effective date and prior to the
compliance date of a GSL test procedure final rule, manufacturers may
voluntarily begin to make representations with respect to the energy
use or efficiency of GSLs that are not integrated LED lamps, CFLs, and
GSILs and when doing so must use the results of testing pursuant to
that final rule.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that test
procedure rulemakings do not constitute ``significant regulatory
action was not subject to review under the Executive Order by the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the OMB.
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
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 Web site: http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel.
DOE reviewed the test procedures for GSLs proposed in this SNOPR
under the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the
procedures and policies published on February 19, 2003. DOE certifies
that the proposed rule, if adopted, would not have a significant
basis for this certification is set forth in the following paragraphs.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) considers a business entity
to be a small business, if, together with its affiliates, it employs
less than a threshold number of workers specified in 13 CFR part 121.
These size standards and codes are established by the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS). Manufacturing of GSLs is
classified under NAICS 335110, ``Electric Lamp Bulb and Part
Manufacturing.'' The SBA sets a threshold of 1,250 employees or less
for an entity to be considered as a small business for this category.
In the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, to estimate the number of companies
that could be small businesses that sell GSLs, DOE conducted a market
survey using publicly available information. DOE's research involved
information provided by trade associations (e.g., the National
Electrical Manufacturers' Association) and information from DOE's
Compliance Certification Management System (CCMS) Database, the
Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulbs
Database, LED Lighting Facts Database, previous rulemakings, individual
company Web sites, SBA's database, and market research tools (e.g.,
Hoover's reports). DOE screened out companies that did not meet the
definition of a ``small business'' or are completely foreign owned and
operated. DOE identified approximately 118 small businesses that sell
GSLs in the United States. 81 FR 14635.
For this SNOPR, DOE reviewed its estimated number of small
businesses. DOE updated its list of small businesses by revisiting the
information sources described in this preamble. DOE screened out
companies that do not meet the definition of a ``small business,'' or
are completely foreign owned and operated. DOE determined that nine
companies are small businesses that maintain domestic production
facilities for general service lamps.
In the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, DOE proposed test procedures for
determining initial lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, power
factor, and standby power of GSLs. DOE noted that several of the lamp
types included in the definition of general service lamp must already
comply with energy conservation standards and therefore test procedures
already existed for these lamps. If DOE test procedures already existed
or were proposed in an ongoing rulemaking (such as for general service
incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, and integrated LED
lamps), DOE proposed to reference them directly. For all other general
service lamps, DOE proposed new test procedures in the March 2016 GSL
TP NOPR. For the new test procedures, DOE proposed to reference the
most recent versions of relevant industry standards.
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DOE estimated the testing costs and burden associated with
conducting testing according to the new test procedures proposed in the
March 2016 GSL TP NOPR for general service lamps. DOE did not consider
the costs and burdens associated with DOE test procedures that already
exist or that have been proposed in other ongoing rulemakings because
these have been or are being addressed separately. DOE also assessed
elements (testing methodology, testing times, and sample size) in the
proposed CFL and integrated LED lamp test procedures that could affect
costs associated with complying with this rule. Except for lab
accreditation costs associated with CIE S 025/E:2015, which has been
replaced with IES LM-79-08, the cost estimates of this SNOPR are the
same as those determined under the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. The
following is an analysis of both in-house and third party testing costs
In the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR, DOE estimated that the labor costs
associated with conducting in-house testing of initial lumen output,
input power, and standby mode power were $41.68 per hour. DOE
determined that calculating efficacy and power factor of a GSL would
not result in any incremental testing burden beyond the cost of
conducting the initial lumen output and input power testing. The cost
of labor was then calculated by multiplying the estimated hours of
labor by the hourly labor rate. For lamps not capable of operating in
standby mode, DOE estimated that testing in-house in accordance with
the appropriate proposed test procedure would require, at most, four
hours per lamp by an electrical engineering technician. For lamps
capable of operating in standby mode, DOE estimated that testing time
would increase to five hours per lamp due to the additional standby
mode power consumption test. DOE noted that these estimates are
representative of the time it would take to test the most labor
intensive technology, LED lamps. In total, DOE estimated that using the
test method prescribed in the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR to determine
initial light output and input power would result in an estimated labor
burden of $1,670 per basic model of certain GSLs and $2,080 per basic
model of certain GSLs that can operate in standby mode.
Because accreditation bodies \9\ impose a variety of fees during
the accreditation process, including fixed administrative fees,
variable assessment fees, and proficiency testing fees, DOE included as
an example the costs associated with maintaining a NVLAP-accredited
facility or a facility accredited by an organization recognized by
NVLAP in the March 2016 GSL TP NOPR. In the first year, for
manufacturers without NVLAP accreditation who choose to test in-house,
DOE estimated manufacturers on average would experience a maximum total
cost burden of about $2,210 per basic model tested or $2,630 per basic
model with standby mode power consumption testing.\10\
\9\ As discussed in section III.D, laboratories can be
accredited by any accreditation body that is a signatory member to
the ILAC MRA. DOE based its estimate of the costs associated with
accreditation on the NVLAP accreditation body.
\10\ NVLAP costs are fixed and were distributed based on an
estimate of 28 basic models per manufacturer.
Additionally, DOE requested pricing from independent testing
laboratories for testing GSLs. DOE estimated the cost for testing at an
independent laboratory to be up to $1,070 per basic model. This
estimate included the cost of accreditation as quotes were obtained
from accredited laboratories.
DOE received comments from NEMA and OSI regarding the burden of
testing non-integrated LED lamps in laboratories accredited to CIE
standard CIE S 025/E:2015. NEMA and OSI commented that the small
product sector of non-integrated LED lamps did not justify accrediting
a lab to the CIE standard for such limited testing needs. (OSI, No. 3
at p. 2; NEMA, No. 6 at p. 2) They noted that the test facilities
generally used by the lighting industry are not accredited for this
referenced CIE test method, and would need to obtain and maintain this
accreditation. OSI and NEMA commented that certifying a lab to CIE S
025 could cost approximately $10,000.00, which would be burdensome for
all labs, regardless of size. OSI and NEMA noted that the current cost
for CIE S 025/E:2015 is $241.00, compared to $25.00 for IES LM-79-08.
OSI and NEMA further stated that the cost of the normative standards
associated with CIE S 025/E:2015 must also be considered, including CIE
84-1989, which costs [euro]98.46 and is not currently available from
familiar sources. OSI and NEMA believe these costs could be burdensome
for a small manufacturer. (OSI, No. 3 at pp. 3-4; NEMA, No. 6 at pp. 3-
As discussed in section III.B, DOE is no longer referencing CIE S
025 to test non-integrated LED lamps. Instead, DOE proposes to
reference IES LM-79-08 which is also referenced for the testing of
integrated LED lamps and OLED lamps. Because labs are already required
to be accredited to IES LM-79-08 for testing integrated LED lamps per
DOE's test procedure in Appendix BB and per ENERGY STAR's Lamps
specification, DOE believes the majority of manufacturers and
independent laboratories already have this accreditation. Therefore,
DOE does not believe it is unduly burdensome to manufacturers or
independent laboratories to be properly accredited to this standard.
DOE notes that its proposed test procedures directly reference
existing industry standards that have been approved for widespread use
by lamp manufacturers and test laboratories. The quantities that are
directly measured, namely initial lumen output and input power, are
commonly reported by the manufacturer on product packaging and on
product specification sheets. Thus, testing for these quantities is
already being conducted. Additionally, these quantities are required to
be reported to ENERGY STAR if manufacturers certify the lamps as
meeting the program requirements. Standby mode power consumption is
also a reported quantity for the ENERGY STAR program, though it may not
be a commonly reported value for lamps that are not certified with
ENERGY STAR. In reviewing the lamps for which DOE proposes new test
procedures in this rulemaking, DOE notes that very few products can
operate in standby mode and therefore very few products would be
required to make representations of standby mode energy consumption.
Although DOE has proposed the requirement that all testing be conducted
in accredited laboratories, DOE believes that many manufacturers of
these products have already accredited their own in-house laboratories
because they also make products such as general service incandescent
lamps and medium base compact fluorescent lamps that are required to be
tested in similarly accredited laboratories.
In summary, DOE does not consider the test procedures proposed in
this SNOPR to have a significant economic impact on small entities. The
final cost per manufacturer primarily depends on the number of basic
models the manufacturer sells. These are not annual costs because DOE
does not require manufacturers to retest a basic model annually. The
initial test results used to generate a certified rating for a basic
model remain valid as long as the basic model has not been modified
from the tested design in a way that makes it less efficient or more
consumptive, which would require a change to the certified rating. If a
manufacturer has modified a basic model in a way that makes it more
efficient or less consumptive, new testing is required only if the
manufacturer wishes to make
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representations of the new, more efficient rating.
Based on the criteria outlined earlier and the reasons discussed in
this preamble, DOE tentatively concludes and certifies that the new
proposed test procedures would not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities, and 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 SBA for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b).
DOE established regulations for the certification and recordkeeping
requirements for certain covered consumer products and commercial
equipment. 10 CFR part 429, subpart B. This collection-of-information
requirement was approved by OMB under OMB control number 1910-1400.
DOE requested OMB approval of an extension of this information
collection for three years, specifically including the collection of
information proposed in the present rulemaking, and estimated that the
annual number of burden hours under this extension is 30 hours per
company. In response to DOE's request, OMB approved DOE's information
collection requirements covered under OMB control number 1910-1400
through November 30, 2017. 80 FR 5099 (January 30, 2015).
required to respond to, nor must any person be subject to a penalty for
In this proposed rule, DOE proposes test procedures for certain
categories of GSLs that will be used to support the ongoing GSL
standards rulemaking. DOE has determined that this rule falls into a
class of actions that are categorically excluded from review under the
DOE's implementing regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. Specifically, this
proposed rule adopts existing industry test procedures for certain
categories of general service lamps, so it will not affect the amount,
quality or distribution of energy usage, and, therefore, will not
result in any environmental impacts. Thus, this rulemaking is covered
by Categorical Exclusion A6 under 10 CFR part 1021, subpart D.
Accordingly, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental
impact statement is required.
Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (August 4,
to carefully assess the necessity for such actions. The Executive Order
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 determined that it will not have a substantial direct
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.
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 (Feb. 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
effort to ensure that the regulation (1) clearly specifies the
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
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 resulting in a rule that may cause the
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 http://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,
more in any year, so these requirements do not apply.
Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-277) requires Federal agencies to issue a
well-being. This rule will not have any impact on the autonomy or
DOE has determined, under Executive Order 12630, ``Governmental
Rights'' 53 FR 8859 (March 18, 1988), that this regulation will not
result in any takings that might require compensation under the Fifth
J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act,
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). DOE has
reviewed this proposed rule under the OMB and DOE guidelines and has
(May 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to prepare and submit to OMB,
a Statement of Energy Effects for any significant energy action. A
``significant energy action'' is defined as any action by an agency
that promulgated 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 (2) is likely to have a
energy; or (3) is designated by the Administrator of OIRA as a
significant energy action. For any significant energy action, the
agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on energy
supply, distribution, or use if the regulation is implemented, and of
reasonable alternatives to the action and their expected benefits on
This regulatory action to propose test procedures for certain
categories 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
Under section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization Act
(Public Law 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 test procedures for certain categories of GSLs
incorporate testing methods contained in certain sections of the
following commercial standards:
(1) IES LM-45-15, ``IES Approved Method for the Electrical and
Photometric Measurement of General Service Incandescent Filament
Lamps,'' 2015;
(2) IES LM-20-13, ``IES Approved Method for Photometry of Reflector
Type Lamps,'' 2013;
(3) IES LM-79-08, ``Approved Method: Electrical and Photometric
Measurements of Solid-State Lighting Products,'' 2008;
(4) IES LM-9-09, ``IES Approved Method for the Electrical and
Photometric Measurement of Fluorescent Lamps,'' 2009; and
(5) IEC Standard 62301 (Edition 2.0), ``Household electrical
appliances--Measurement of standby power,'' 2011.
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., that they were 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
In this SNOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference certain
sections of the test standard published by IEC, titled ``Household
electrical appliances--Measurement of standby power (Edition 2.0),''
IEC 62301-DD. IEC 62301-DD is an industry accepted test standard that
describes measurements of electrical power consumption in standby mode,
off mode, and network mode. The test procedures proposed in this SNOPR
reference sections of IEC 62301-DD for testing standby mode power
consumption of GSLs. IEC 62301-DD is readily available on IEC's Web
site at https://webstore.iec.ch/home.
DOE also proposes to incorporate by reference specific sections of
the test standard published by IES, titled ``IES Approved Method for
the Electrical and Photometric Measurement of Fluorescent Lamps,'' IES
LM-9-09-DD. IES LM-9-09-DD is an industry accepted test standard that
specifies procedures to be observed in performing measurements of
electrical and photometric characteristics of fluorescent lamps under
standard conditions. The test procedures proposed in this SNOPR
reference sections of IES LM-9-09-DD for performing electrical and
photometric measurements of other fluorescent lamps. IES LM-9-09-DD is
readily available on IES's Web site at www.ies.org/store/.
Photometry of Reflector Type Lamps,'' IES LM-20-13. IES LM-20-13 is an
industry accepted test standard that specifies photometric test methods
for reflector lamps. The test procedures proposed in this SNOPR
reference sections of IES LM-20-13 for performing electrical and
photometric measurements of other incandescent lamps that are reflector
lamps. IES LM-20-13 is readily available on IES's Web site at
www.ies.org/store.
the Electrical and Photometric Measurement of General Service
Incandescent Filament Lamps,'' IES LM-45-15. IES LM-45-15 is an
industry accepted test standard that
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electrical and photometric characteristics of general service
incandescent filament lamps under standard conditions. The test
procedures proposed in this SNOPR reference sections of IES LM-45-15
for performing electrical and photometric measurements of other
incandescent lamps that are not reflector lamps. IES LM-45-15 is
the Electrical and Photometric Measurement of Solid-State Lighting
Products,'' IES LM-79-08-DD. IES LM-79-08-DD is an industry accepted
test standard that specifies electrical and photometric test methods
for solid-state lighting products. The test procedures proposed in this
SNOPR reference sections of IES LM-79-08-DD for performing electrical
and photometric measurements of OLED lamps and non-integrated LED
lamps. IES LM-79-08 is readily available on IES's Web site at
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Although comments are welcome on all aspects of this proposed
rulemaking, DOE is particularly interested in comments on the following
(1) DOE requests comment on the appropriateness of referencing IES
LM-79-08 for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps. DOE also requests
comment on the proposed requirement that manufacturers report the
settings used for the testing of non-integrated LED lamps, specifically
input voltage and current, and whether additional settings are needed
to ensure consistent, repeatable results. DOE requests comment on
whether the manufacturer-
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declared settings should be made available to the public so that
accurate comparisons across products could be made.
(2) DOE requests comment on the industry standards and sections of
the industry standards referenced in its proposed test methods.
The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this proposed
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Reporting and
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Small
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2016.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Energy Efficiency and
For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE proposes to amend parts
429 and 430 of chapter II of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations as
PART 429--CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6317.
2. Section 429.27 is amended by revising paragraphs (b)(2)(i), (ii) and
Sec.  429.27  General service fluorescent lamps, general service
incandescent lamps, and incandescent reflector lamps.
(i) General service fluorescent lamps. The testing laboratory's
ILAC accreditation body's identification number or other approved
identification assigned by the ILAC accreditation body, production
dates of the units tested, the 12-month average lamp efficacy in lumens
per watt (lm/W), lamp wattage (W), correlated color temperature in
Kelvin (K), and the 12-month average Color Rendering Index (CRI).
(ii) Incandescent reflector lamps. The testing laboratory's ILAC
accreditation body's identification number or other approved
per watt (lm/W), and lamp wattage (W).
(iii) General service incandescent lamps, The testing laboratory's
dates of the units tested, the 12-month average maximum rate wattage in
watts (W), the 12-month average minimum rated lifetime (hours), and the
12-month average Color Rendering Index (CRI).
3. Section 429.35 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read as
Sec.  429.35  Bare or covered (no reflector) medium base compact
(2) Pursuant to Sec.  429.12(b)(13), a certification report shall
include the following public product-specific information: The testing
laboratory's ILAC accreditation body's identification number or other
approved identification assigned by the ILAC accreditation body, the
minimum initial efficacy in lumens per watt (lm/W), the lumen
maintenance at 1,000 hours in percent (%), the lumen maintenance at 40
percent of rated life in percent (%), the rapid cycle stress test in
number of units passed, and the lamp life in hours (h).
4. Section 429.57 is added to read as follows:
Sec.  429.57  General service lamps.
(a) Determination of represented value. Manufacturers must
determine represented values, which includes certified ratings, for
each basic model of general service lamp in accordance with following
sampling provisions.
(1) The requirements of Sec.  429.11 are applicable to general
service lamps, and
(2) For general service incandescent lamps, use Sec.  429.27(a);
(3) For compact fluorescent lamps, use Sec.  429.35(a);
(4) For integrated LED lamps, use Sec.  429.56(a);
(5) For other incandescent lamps, use Sec.  429.27(a);
(6) For other fluorescent lamps, use Sec.  429.35(a); and
(7) For OLED lamps and non-integrated LED lamps, use Sec.
429.56(a).
(b) Certification reports. (1) The requirements of Sec.  429.12 are
applicable to general service lamps;
(2) Values reported in certification reports are represented
(3) For general service incandescent lamps, use Sec.  429.27(b);
(4) For compact fluorescent lamps, use Sec.  429.35(b);
(5) For integrated LED lamps, use Sec.  429.56(b); and
(6) For other incandescent lamps, for other fluorescent lamps, for
OLED lamps and non-integrated LED lamps, pursuant to Sec.
429.12(b)(13), a certification report must include the following public
product-specific information: The testing laboratory's ILAC
identification assigned by the ILAC accreditation body, initial lumen
output, input power, lamp efficacy, and power factor. For non-
integrated LED lamps, the certification report must also include the
input voltage and current used for testing.
(c) Rounding requirements. (1) Round input power to the nearest
tenth of a watt.
(2) Round initial lumen output to three significant digits.
(3) Round lamp efficacy to the nearest tenth of a lumen per watt.
(4) Round power factor to the nearest hundredths place.
(5) Round standby mode power to the nearest tenth of a watt.
Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
a. Redesignating paragraph (o)(3) as (o)(4);
b. Adding paragraph (o)(3);
c. Redesignating paragraph (o)(4) as (o)(5);
d. Redesignating paragraph (o)(5) as (o)(7);
e. Redesignating paragraph (o)(6) as (o)(9);
e. Adding new paragraph (o)(6);
f. Redesignating paragraph (o)(8) as (o)(11);
g. Adding new paragraph (o)(8);
f. Redesignating paragraphs (o)(7) and (o)(9) as (o)(10) and (o)(12);
g. Adding paragraphs (o)(13) and (p)(6).
Sec.  430.3  Materials incorporated by reference.
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(3) IES LM-9-09 (``IES LM-9-09-DD''), IES Approved Method for the
Electrical and Photometric Measurement of Fluorescent Lamps, approved
January 31, 2009; IBR approved for appendix DD to subpart B, as
(i) Section 4--Ambient and Physical Conditions;
(ii) Section 5--Electrical Conditions;
(iii) Section 6--Lamp Test Procedures; and
(iv) Section 7--Photometric Test Procedures: Section 7.5--
Integrating Sphere Measurement.
(6) IES LM-20-13, IES Approved Method for Photometry of Reflector
Type Lamps, approved February 4, 2013; IBR approved for appendix DD to
subpart B, as follows:
(ii) Section 5--Electrical and Photometric Test Conditions;
(iv) Section 8--Total Flux Measurements by Integrating Sphere
(8) IES LM-45-15, IES Approved Method for the Electrical and
Photometric Measurement of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps,
approved August 8, 2015; IBR approved for appendix DD to subpart B as
(iv) Section 7--Photometric Test Procedures: Section 7.1--Total
Luminous Flux Measurements with an Integrating Sphere.
(13) IES LM-79-08 (``IES LM-79-08-DD''), IES Approved Method for
Products, approved January 31, 2009; IBR approved for appendix DD to
subpart B as follows:
(i) Section 1.3--Nomenclature and Definitions (except section
1.3[f]);
(ii) Section 2.0--Ambient Conditions;
(iii) Section 3.0--Power Supply Characteristics;
(iv) Section 5.0--Stabilization of SSL Product;
(v) Section 7.0--Electrical Settings;
(vi) Section 8.0--Electrical Instrumentation;
(vii) Section 9--Test Methods for Total Luminous Flux measurement:
Section 9.1 Integrating Sphere with a Spectroradiometer (Sphere-
spectroradiometer System); and
(viii) Section 9--Test Methods for Total Luminous Flux measurement:
Section 9.2--Integrating Sphere with a Photometer Head (Sphere-
photometer System).
(6) IEC 62301, (``IEC 62301-DD''), Household electrical
appliances--Measurement of standby power, (Edition 2.0, 2011-01); IBR
approved for appendix DD to subpart B as follows:
(i) Section 5--Measurements.
7. Section 430.23 is amended by adding paragraph (ff) to read as
Sec.  430.23  Test procedures for the measurement of energy and water
(ff) General Service Lamps. (1) For general service incandescent
lamps, measure lamp efficacy in accordance with paragraph (r) of this
(2) For compact fluorescent lamps, measure lamp efficacy, lumen
maintenance at 1,000 hours, lumen maintenance at 40 percent of
lifetime, rapid cycle stress, time to failure, power factor, CRI, start
time, and standby mode power in accordance with paragraph (y) of this
(3) For integrated LED lamps, measure lamp efficacy, power factor,
and standby mode power in accordance with paragraph (ee) of this
(4) For other incandescent lamps, measure initial light output,
input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and standby mode power in
accordance with appendix DD of this subpart.
(5) For other fluorescent lamps, measure initial light output,
(6) For OLED and non-integrated LED lamps, measure initial light
output, input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and standby mode
power in accordance with appendix DD of this subpart.
8. Section 430.25 is revised to read as follows:
Sec.  430.25  Laboratory Accreditation Program.
The testing for general service fluorescent lamps, general service
lamps (with the exception of applicable lifetime testing), incandescent
reflector lamps, and fluorescent lamp ballasts must be conducted by
test laboratories accredited by an Accreditation Body that is a
signatory member to the International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). A
manufacturer's or importer's own laboratory, if accredited, may conduct
the applicable testing.
9. Appendix DD to subpart B of part 430 is added 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 [INSERT DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF
PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], 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.
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
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. Take measurements at full light output.
3.2. Do not use a goniophotometer.
3.3. For OLED and non-integrated LED lamps, position a lamp in
either the base-up and base-down orientation throughout testing. An
equal number of lamps in the sample must be tested in the base-up
and base-down orientations, except that, if the manufacturer
restricts the position, test all of the units in the sample in the
manufacturer-specified position.
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. For non-integrated LED
lamps, operate the lamp at the manufacturer-declared input voltage
3.5. Operate the lamp at the maximum input power. If multiple
modes occur at the same maximum input power (such as
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variable CCT or CRI), the manufacturer may select any of these modes
for testing; however, all measurements must be taken at the same
selected mode. The manufacturer must indicate in the test report
which mode was selected for testing and include detail such that
another laboratory could operate the lamp in the same mode.
3.6. To measure initial lumen output, input power, input
voltage, and input current use the test procedures in the table in
Table 3.1--References to Industry Standard Test Procedures
Other fluorescent lamps................  IES LM-9-09-DD, sections 4-6,
and section 7.5.
OLED lamps.............................  IES LM-79-08-DD, sections 1.3
Non-integrated LED lamps...............  IES LM-79-08-DD, sections 1.3
* (incorporated by reference, see Sec.   430.3)
3.7. Determine initial lamp efficacy by dividing the measured
initial lumen output (lumens) by the measured initial input power
3.8. 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).
4. Standby Mode Test Procedure
4.1. Measure standby mode power only for lamps that are capable
of standby mode operation.
4.2. 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
4.3. Operate the lamp at the rated voltage throughout testing.
the lamp at the highest rated input voltage.
4.4. Stabilize the lamp prior to measurement as specified in
section 5 of IEC 62301-DD (incorporated by reference; see Sec.
430.3).
4.5. Measure the standby mode power in watts as specified in
[FR Doc. 2016-17135 Filed 7-19-16; 8:45 am]
81_FR_47210
https://thefederalregister.org/81-FR/47071/2016-17135.pdf
Action Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this SNOPR no later than August 19, 2016. See section V, ``Public Participation,'' for details.
Contact Ms. Lucy deButts, 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) 287-1604. Email: [email protected]
FR Citation 81 FR 47071
RIN Number 1904-AD64
CFR Citation 10 CFR 429
CFR Associated Administrative Practice and Procedure; Confidential Business Information; Energy Conservation; Household Appliances; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Imports; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations and Small Businesses