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A Rule by the Energy Department on 03/23/2009
12058-12076 (19 pages)
1904-AB74
B. General Provisions and Technical Amendments
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-5935 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-5935
The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this technical amendment to place the energy conservation standards and test procedures, and related definitions, prescribed in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Effective Date: March 23, 2009. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 23, 2009.
Michael J. McCabe, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Forrestal Building, Mail Station EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-9155, e-mail: Michael.Mccabe@ee.doe.gov.
Francine Pinto, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, Forrestal Building, Mail Station GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0103, (202) 586-7432, e-mail: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
This final rule incorporates by reference the following industry standards:
ANSI C78.20-2003, Revision of ANSI C78.20-1995 (“ANSI C78.20”), American National Standard for electric lamps—A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes with E26 Medium Screw Bases, approved October 30, 2003;
ANSI C78.21-1989, American National Standard for Electric Lamps—PAR and R Shapes, approved March 3, 1989;
ANSI C78.21-2003, Revision of ANSI C78.21-1995 with all supplements, American National Standard for Electric Lamps—PAR and R Shapes, approved October 30, 2003;
ANSI C78.43-2004, Revision and consolidation of ANSI C78.1372-1997, .1374-1997, .1375-1997, .1376-1997, .1377-1997, .1378-1997, .1379-1997, .1382-1997, .1384-1997, and .1650-2003, (“ANSI C78.43”), American National Standard for electric lamps: Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamps, approved May 5, 2004.
ANSI C79.1-1994, American National Standard for Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs—Intended for Use with Electric Lamps, approved March 24, 1994;
ANSI C79.1-2002, American National Standard for Electric Lamps-Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps, approved September 16, 2002;
ANSI_ANSLG_C81.61-2006, Revision of ANSI C81.61-2005 (“ANSI C81.61”), American National Standard for electrical lamp bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps, approved August 25, 2006;
ANSI C82.6-2005, Proposed Revision of ANSI C82.6-1985 (“ANSI C82.6”), American National Standard for lamp ballasts—Ballasts for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps—Methods of Measurement, approved February 14, 2005.
Copies of the materials are available from: American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4900, or go to http://www.ansi.org.
ASTM C518-04, (“ASTM C518”), Standard Test Method for Steady-State Start Printed Page 12059Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus, approved May 1, 2004.
Copies of the material are available from: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, (610) 832-9500, or http://www.astm.org.
CIE 13.3-1995 (“CIE 13.3”), Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage International Commission on Illumination Internationale Beleuchtungskommission Technical Report: Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources, 1995, ISBN 3 900 734 57 7.
Copies are available from: Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE), Central Bureau, Kegelgasse 27, A-1030, Vienna, Austria, 011+43 1 714 31 87 0, or go to http://www.cie.co.at.
Energy Star Program Requirements for Single Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac Power Supplies, Eligibility Criteria (Version 2.0), published by the Environmental Protection Agency, effective date for EPS Manufacturers November 1, 2008.
Copies of the material are available online at http://www.energystar.gov or by contacting the Energy Star hotline at 1-888-782-7937.
The IESNA Lighting Handbook, Reference & Application, (“The IESNA Lighting Handbook”), 9th ed., Chapter 6, “Light Sources,” July 2000;
IESNA LM-16-1993 (“IESNA LM-16”), IESNA Practical Guide to Colorimetry of Light Sources and the 1931 CIE chromaticity diagram, Figure 2 on page 3, December 1993.
Copies of the materials are available from: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001, 212-248-5000, or go to http://www.iesna.org.
“Computation of Correlated Color Temperature and Distribution Temperature,” A.R. Robertson, Journal of the Optical Society of America, Volume 58, Number 11, November 1968, pages 1528-1535.
Copies are available from: Optical Society of America, 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20036-1012, 202-223-8130, or go to http://www.opticsinfobase.org.
NFPA 70-2002, (“NFPA 70”), National Electrical Code 2002 Edition.
Copies of the material are available from: The National Fire Protection Association, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322, 1-800-344-3555, or go to http://www.nfpa.org.
NSF/ANSI 51-2007, (“NSF/ANSI 51”), Food equipment materials, revised and adopted April 2007.
Copies of the material are available from: NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, 1-800-673-6275, or go to http://www.nsf.org.
UL 1029, (ANSI/UL 1029-2007) (“UL 1029”), Standard for Safety High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts, 5th edition, May 25, 1994, which consists of pages dated May 25, 1994, September 28, 1995, August 3, 1998, February 7, 2001 and December 11, 2007.
Copies of the material are available from: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., COMM 2000, 1414 Brook Drive Downers Grove, IL 60515, 1-888-853-3503, or go to http://www.ul.com.
You can also view copies of all of these standards at the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) (Pub. L. 110-140) was enacted on December 19, 2007. Among the provisions of subtitle A of title III of EISA 2007 are provisions that amend Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309), which provides for an energy conservation program for consumer products other than automobiles, and Part A-1 of Title III of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6311-6317), which provides for an energy conservation program for certain commercial and industrial equipment, similar to the one in Part A for consumer products. In addition to establishing energy conservation standards, EISA 2007 directs DOE to undertake rulemakings to promulgate new or amended energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment.
By today's action, DOE is placing in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), for the benefit of the public, the energy conservation standards and related definitions prescribed by EISA 2007 for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment. In this technical amendment, DOE is not exercising any of the discretionary authority that Congress has provided in EISA 2007 for the Secretary of Energy to revise, by rule, certain product or equipment definitions and energy conservation standards. DOE may exercise this discretionary authority at a later time in rulemakings to establish test procedures or efficiency standards for these products and equipment.
DOE is placing the new energy conservation standards and related definitions into 10 CFR Part 430 (“Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products”) or 10 CFR Part 431 (“Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment”), as appropriate given the nature or type of the product or equipment. EISA 2007 includes provisions dealing with the definitions, test procedures and standards for certain types of commercial equipment in a section that amends section 325 of Part A of Title III of EPCA. Part A contains provisions for the “Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles” where Part A-1 of Title III of EPCA contains provisions for “Certain Industrial Equipment.” The location of the provisions within the statute and the CFR does not affect either their substance or applicable procedures, however, DOE is placing them in the appropriate CFR part based on their nature or type. DOE provides a “cross-walk” in Table 1 that shows the location of the standards for the products and equipment in the CFR and EISA 2007.[1]
Product/Equipment type
EISA 2007 section
Dishwashers § 430.32(f) Sec. 311(a).
Residential clothes washers § 430.32(g) Sec. 311(a).
General service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps § 430.32(n) Sec 322(b).
Dehumidifiers § 430.32(v) Sec. 311(a).
Class A external power supplies § 430.32(w) Sec. 301(c).
General service incandescent lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps and candelabra base incandescent lamps § 430.32(x) Sec 321(a).
Electric motors Part 431, Subpart B Sec. 313(b).
Commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment Part 431, Subpart F Sec. 314(b).
Mercury vapor lamp ballasts Part 431, Subpart P Sec 316(d).
Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers Part 431, Subpart R Sec. 312(b).
Metal halide lamp fixtures Part 431, Subpart S Sec. 324(e).
Where the statute establishes a prescriptive standard that either adopts or is based on voluntary standards of another entity, DOE has incorporated the relevant portion of the source document into the CFR text so that the CFR can be a fully self-contained regulation. This applies to the efficiency standards for general purpose electric motors (subtype I), general purpose electric motors (subtype II), fire pump motors and NEMA design B general purpose electric motors that shall be the same as voluntary standards published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) MG-1-2006.
DOE notes that while EISA 2007 has prescribed energy conservation standards that will apply to products and equipment manufactured on or after the specific dates, manufacturers are not subject to DOE's compliance certification and enforcement programs until DOE promulgates the related test procedures for the new covered products and commercial equipment. While manufacturers are not subject to DOE certification and enforcement programs until DOE promulgates test procedures and related regulations, manufacturers must meet the standards as of the effective date of the standards. Manufacturers must, for example, be able to demonstrate that their products meet the energy conservation standards or energy design standards set by EISA 2007. Furthermore, the EPCA, as amended, defines the term “manufacture” as “to manufacture, produce, assemble, or import” (42 U.S.C. 6291(10)). Therefore, all consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment covered by this action must, on the date of manufacture, or in the case of imported products, as of the date of import, meet the standards set by EISA 2007 and adopted in the CFR by this action. Furthermore, the requirements in EISA 2007 apply to the manufacture of covered consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment for sale in the 50 states as well as all U.S. territories. In order to clarify that energy conservation standards apply to both products manufactured in the U.S. for sale in the U.S. as well as products imported in the U.S., DOE is adding the terms “manufacture” and “import” to 10 CFR Parts 430 and 431.
In addition, EISA 2007 added several general provisions to EPCA, including provisions for petitions by interested parties that DOE initiate a rulemaking for manufacturer exemptions from the standards for general service lamps as well as a petition for DOE to initiate a rulemaking for lamp shapes or bases that are excluded from the definition of general service lamps. EISA 2007 also added provisions with respect to prohibited acts regarding regional standards for furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps. These provisions are added to Part 430 by today's final rule.
The definitions and standards incorporated into the CFR by today's action are briefly discussed as follows:
1. Dishwashers. Section 311(a) of EISA 2007 amended section 325(g) of the EPCA to adopt energy conservation standards and water conservation standards for residential dishwashers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010. The current energy conservation standard for dishwashers is in terms of Energy Factor (cycles/kWh) whereas the January 1, 2010, energy conservation standard is in terms of maximum allowable energy use per year (kWh/year). By today's final rule, DOE is adding the maximum allowable energy use requirements to section 430.32(g). DOE defines annual energy use in section 430.23(c)(3) and the methods for measuring dishwasher energy use are found at Appendix C to subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430. Methods for measuring dishwasher water consumption are found at section 5.3 of Appendix C to subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430.
2. Residential clothes washers. Section 311(a) of EISA 2007 amended section 325(g) of EPCA to adopt energy conservation and water conservation standards for residential clothes washers manufactured on or after January 1, 2011. The energy conservation standard for top-loading and front-loading standard-size residential clothes washers is in terms of Modified Energy Factor (MEF), the same as the existing residential clothes washer standard. EISA 2007 adds a Water Factor (WF) which has not been regulated by the existing standards. However, DOE defines WF (water consumption factor) and provides a method for measuring WF in Appendix J1 to subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430.
3. General service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps. Section 322(b) of EISA 2007 amended section 325(i) of EPCA by amending paragraph (1). EISA 2007 removed the existing tables of energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps in EPCA and replaced them with identical tables such that no changes to the energy conservation standards were made. Therefore, DOE is not making any changes to the CFR. In addition, section 322 of EISA 2007 extended coverage of the incandescent reflector lamps to include certain ER, BR and BPAR reflector lamps, added definitions for these lamps and established energy conservation standards that are effective for ER, BR and BPAR reflector lamps manufactured on and after January 1, 2008. DOE is adding the definitions to section 430.2 and the energy conservation standards for these bulbs to section 430.32(n). The existing test procedures for reflector lamps found in Appendix R to subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430 apply to ER, BR and BPAR reflector lamps. Start Printed Page 12061
4. Dehumidifiers. Section 311(a) of EISA 2007 amended EPCA to add new section 325(cc)(2) setting energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2012. The energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers are in terms of energy factor levels, as are the current energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. The EISA 2007 energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers are added to section 430.32(v). No further changes or additions are made with respect to dehumidifiers by today's final rule.
5. Class A external power supplies. Section 301 of EISA 2007 amended sections 321 and 325(u) of EPCA by adding definitions and establishing energy conservation standards for Class A external power supplies manufactured on or after July 1, 2008. Today's final rule adds the EISA 2007 definitions for external power supplies to section 430.2 and energy conservation standards for Class A external power supplies to section 430.32(w). No further changes or additions are made with respect to Class A external power supplies by today's final rule. DOE notes, however, that section 310 of EISA 2007 further modifies section 325 of EPCA, requiring DOE to amend existing test procedures, including for Class A external power supplies, to take into account energy consumption and standby and off modes. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)). DOE published a final rule on December 8, 2006, in which it adopted test procedures for external power supplies (71 FR 71340, codified in Appendix Z to Subpart B to 10 CFR part 430). The December 8, 2006, final rule, however, did not include test procedures for external power supplies in the standby and off-modes. DOE therefore plans on initiating a separate rulemaking to establish standby- and off-mode test procedures for external power supplies, including Class A external power supplies.
6. General service incandescent lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps and candelabra base incandescent lamps. Section 321(a) of EISA 2007 amended sections 321 and 325 of EPCA to add definitions and set energy conservation standards for general service incandescent lamps and modified spectrum general service incandescent lamps for certain rated lumen ranges and effective dates. In addition, EISA 2007 amended section 325 of EPCA to set energy conservation standards for candelabra incandescent lamps and intermediate base incandescent lamps. A candelabra base incandescent lamp shall not exceed 60 rated watts and an intermediate base incandescent lamp shall not exceed 40 rated watts. Today's final rule adds the definitions for general service incandescent lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps and candelabra base incandescent lamps to section 430.2 and energy conservation standards for these lamps to section 430.32(x). No further changes or additions are made with respect to general service lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps and candelabra base incandescent lamps, other than the general provisions discussed in section II.B of today's final rule.
7. Electric motors. Section 313 of EISA 2007 amended sections 340 and 342 of EPCA to add definitions and set energy conservation standards for general purpose electric motors (subtype I), fire pump motors, general purpose electric motors (subtype II) and NEMA design B general purpose electric motors. EISA 2007 requires that general purpose electric motors (subtype I) with a power rating of 1 horsepower or greater, but not greater than 200 horsepower, manufactured alone or as a component of another piece of equipment on or after December 19, 2010 shall meet the nominal full load efficiency levels specified in Table 12-12 of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) MG-1 2006, “Motors and Generators.” In addition, EISA 2007 requires that fire pump motors; general purpose electric motors (subtype II) with a power rating of 1 horsepower or greater, but not greater than 200 horsepower; and NEMA design B general purpose electric motors with a power rating of more than 200 horsepower, but not greater than 500 horsepower manufactured alone or as a component of another piece of equipment on or after December 19, 2010 shall meet the full load efficiency levels specified in Table 12-11 of NEMA MG-1 2006, “Motors and Generators.” For the benefit of stakeholders looking for the standards specified in EISA 2007, DOE is codifying the efficiency levels specified in Table 12-11 and Table 12-12 of NEMA MG-1-2006 in the Code of Federal Regulations. NEMA issued an erratum in April 2007 and a full Revision (“Rev 1”) in November 2007 to NEMA MG-1 2006. The revisions are reflected in today's final rule. The EISA 2007 definitions for electric motors are added to section 431.12 and the energy conservation standards are added to section 431.25. The Department notes that EISA 2007 added energy conservation standards for fire pump motors and NEMA design B general purpose motors, but did not define either class of motors. Today's final rule adds the energy conservation standards for these two classes and adds the terms “fire pump motors” and “NEMA design B general purpose motors” without defining the terms. DOE has initiated a rulemaking to adopt definitions for these terms. (73 FR 78220, December 22, 2008) No further changes or additions are made with respect to electric motors by today's final rule.
8. Commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment. Section 314 of EISA 2007 amended sections 340 and 342(a) of EPCA to add definitions of new classes of commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment and to establish energy conservation standards for commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment. Small commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (other than single package vertical air conditioners) manufactured on or after June 16, 2008 shall meet specific minimum energy efficiency levels, depending on category and product capacity (Btu per hour) specified in EISA 2007. In addition, single package vertical units manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall meet specific minimum energy efficiency levels, depending on category, product capacity (Btu per hour) and the type of heating, if any are specified in EISA 2007. DOE is amending section 431.92 to add the new definitions and section 431.97 to add the new energy conservation standards. No further changes or additions are made with respect to commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment by today's final rule.
9. Mercury vapor lamp ballasts. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) amended EPCA to establish energy conservation standards for mercury vapor lamp ballasts. EPACT 2005 prohibited the manufacture or importation of mercury vapor lamp ballasts after January 1, 2008. Section 316(d) of EISA 2007 amended section 325 of EPCA to provide an exception for specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballasts. Today's final rule adds the definitions in EISA 2007 to section 431.282 and the exception to the standard for specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballasts in section 431.286. No further changes or additions are made with respect to mercury vapor lamp ballasts by today's final rule.
10. Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Section 312(b) of EISA 2007 amended sections 340, 342 and 343 of EPCA to add definitions, energy Start Printed Page 12062conservation standards, and test procedures for measuring the thermal resistance (R value) of the panels of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. The energy conservation standards require a minimum R value of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer panels as well as requirements for doors, door closures, motors and lighting used in walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers manufactured on or after January 1, 2009. In addition, EISA 2007 directs DOE to develop test procedures to measure the energy use of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers and to establish energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers that limit the maximum amount of energy use of this equipment. DOE is adding the definitions in a new section 431.302 and the energy conservation standards in a new section 431.306. Today's final rule also adopts, by reference, the test procedures adopted by ASTM International for measuring thermal resistance of insulation, ASTM C518, “Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.” Test procedures to measure the energy use of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers will be developed through a separate rulemaking.
11. Metal halide lamp fixtures. Section 324(e) of EISA 2007 amended sections 321 and 325 of EPCA to add definitions and set energy conservation standards for metal halide lamp fixtures effective January 1, 2009. The EISA 2007 definitions for metal halide lamp fixtures are added to section 431.322 and the energy conservation standards are added to section 431.326. No further changes or additions are made with respect to metal halide lamp fixtures by today's final rule.
In addition to amending and adding definition and standards, section 316 of EISA 2007 included several technical corrections. Section 316(a) of EISA 2007 amended section 135(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by striking “C78.1-1978(R1984)” and inserting “C78.3-1978(R1984).” Section 316(b) of EISA 2007 amended section 321(30)(B)(viii) of EPCA by striking “82” and inserting “87.” Section 316(c) of EISA 2007 amended section 301(a)(2) of EPCA by amending definitions for “high intensity discharge lamp,” “mercury vapor lamp,” and “mercury vapor lamp ballast” and adding a definition for “specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast.” Section 316(d) amended section 325(ff)(1)(A)(ii)(II) of EPCA to substitute “fans sold for outdoor applications” for “outdoor application.” In addition, section 316(d) amends section 325(ff)(4)(C) striking subparagraph (B) and inserting subparagraph (A) and adding paragraph (ii) to section 325(ff)(4)(C).
EISA 2007 added several general provisions to EPCA, including provisions for petitions by any person requesting that DOE grant manufacturer exemptions from the standards for general service lamps as well as a petition for DOE to establish standards for lamp shapes or bases that are excluded from the definition of general service lamps. In addition, EISA 2007 added provisions with respect to prohibited acts regarding regional standards for furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps. These provisions are codified verbatim by today's final rule. The petition provisions regarding general service lamps are added to a new section 430.35 while the new prohibited acts regarding regional standards and adapters for general service lamps are added to section 430.61.
DOE has determined, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), that prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this final rule are unnecessary. DOE is merely placing in the Code of Federal Regulations for the benefit of the public energy conservation standards, test procedures, and related definitions prescribed by Congress in EISA 2007 for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment. DOE is not exercising any of the discretionary authority that Congress has provided in EISA 2007 for the Secretary of Energy to revise, by rule, product or equipment definitions, test procedures and energy conservation standards. DOE, therefore, finds that good cause exists to waive prior notice and an opportunity to comment for this rulemaking. For the same reasons, DOE, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), finds that good cause exists for making this final rule effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
Today's final rule is not a “significant regulatory action” under section 3(f)(1) of Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review.” 58 FR 51735 (October 4, 1993). Accordingly, today's action was not subject to review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). However, DOE estimated the energy, economic and environmental benefits of the standards established by EISA 2007 and adopted by today's final rule.
Where possible, DOE used available data to provide estimates of the impacts of the prescribed standards in EISA 2007. Before EISA 2007, DOE completed or began the rulemaking process and conducted preliminary energy and cost benefit analyses for a number of the above prescribed standards. In addition, for some products prior analyses not part of the rulemaking process were conducted by DOE or an outside source, and those analyses were used to provide estimates. There are several products for which DOE did not have analyses that could be readily used for this final rule. Instead, DOE developed a methodology for producing preliminary estimates of energy, economic and environmental savings to assess the impact of these standards. DOE gathered annual shipment data, baseline efficiency levels, and typical product usage to determine energy savings benefits. To determine cost benefits for products where data is not already available, DOE analyzed the approximate changes in retail price that consumers might experience moving from the baseline efficiency to the EISA 2007 compliant product.
DOE analyzed energy savings, installed cost, value of energy savings, emission reductions for the standards prescribed by Congress in EISA 2007. To determine the consumer energy saving benefits, DOE must determine the annual energy use, shipment data, equipment stock, national energy consumption, and site-to-source conversion factors. The value of the energy savings is estimated as the value in the present of a time series of costs and savings. Lastly, the emissions reductions were calculated for the decreased energy consumption.
DOE estimates the prescribed standards in EISA 2007 will save approximately 31 quads (quadrillion (1015) British thermal units (Btu)) of energy over 30 years (2008-2038). These energy savings are projected to result in cumulative greenhouse gas emission reductions of approximately 487 million metric ton carbon equivalent (MMTCE) of carbon dioxide (CO2). In addition, the net present value to the nation is approximately $48-$105 billion dollars. The complete results of the analyses are in a Technical Support Document (TSD) that is available on the Internet at Start Printed Page 12063 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/​buildings/​appliance_​standards.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis 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 rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. The Department has made its procedures and policies available on the Office of General Counsel's web site: http://www.gc.doe.gov. DOE today is revising the Code of Federal Regulations to incorporate, without substantive change, energy conservation standards and related provisions prescribed by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Because this is a technical amendment for which a general notice of proposed rulemaking is not required, the Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this rulemaking.
Executive Order 13132, “Federalism,” 64 FR 43255 (August 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 examined this final rule and determined that while it preempts State law, it does 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. No further action is required by Executive Order 13132.
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4) requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. 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 http://www.gc.doe.gov). This final 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 under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act do not apply.
The Department has determined, under Executive Order 12630, “Governmental Actions and Interference Start Printed Page 12064with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights,” 53 FR 8859 (March 18, 1988), that this rule would not result in any takings which might require compensation under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE hereby amends Chapter II, Subchapter D, of Title 10 of the Code of Regulations as set forth below:
a. Adding in alphabetical order definitions of “3-way incandescent lamp,” “active mode,” “appliance lamp,” “ballast,” “BPAR incandescent reflector lamp,” “BR30,” “BR40,” “candelabra base incandescent lamp,” “class A external power supply,” “detachable battery,” “electronic ballast,” “ER30,” “ER40,” “general lighting application,” “general service lamp,” “import,” “intermediate base incandescent lamp,” “light-emitting diode or LED”, “manufacture,” “modified spectrum,” “off mode,” “organic light-emitting diode or OLED,” “R20 incandescent reflector lamp,” “rough service lamp,” “shatter-resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or shatter-protected lamp,” “specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast,” “standby mode,” and “vibration service lamp.”
b. Revising the definition of “BR incandescent reflector lamp,” “colored incandescent lamp,” “ER incandescent reflector lamp,” “general service fluorescent lamp,” “general service incandescent lamp,” and “incandescent reflector lamp.”
(1) Is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance, has a maximum wattage of 40 watts, is sold at retail (including an oven lamp, refrigerator lamp, and vacuum cleaner lamp); and
BPAR incandescent reflector lamp means a reflector lamp as shown in figure C78.21-278 on page 32 of ANSI C78.21-2003 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
(1) A bulged section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RB) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1-1994, (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3); and
(2) A finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21-1989 (incorporated by Start Printed Page 12065reference; see § 430.3), including the referenced reflective characteristics in part 7 of ANSI C78.21-1989.
Candelabra base incandescent lamp means a lamp that uses a candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E11 and E12 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
(1) A color rendering index of less than 50, as determined according to the test method given in CIE 13.3 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3); or
(2) A correlated color temperature of less than 2,500K, or greater than 4,600K, where correlated temperature is computed according to the “Computation of Correlated Color Temperature and Distribution Temperature,” Journal of the Optical Society of America, (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
(1) An elliptical section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RE) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1-1994, (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3); and
(2) A finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21-1989, (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
General service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that is intended for general service applications; has a medium screw base; has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens; and is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts; however this definition does not apply to the following incandescent lamps—
(20) A G shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20) (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and ANSI C79.1-2002 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) with a diameter of 5 inches or more;
(21) A T shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20) (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and ANSI C79.1-2002 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and that uses not more than 40 watts or has a length of more than 10 inches; and
(22) A B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, or M-14 lamp (as defined in ANSI C79.1-2002) (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and ANSI C78.20 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) of 40 watts or less.
Incandescent reflector lamp (commonly referred to as a reflector lamp) means any lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current, which: is not colored or designed for rough or vibration service applications that contains an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb to direct the light; has an R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR, or similar bulb shapes with an E26 medium screw base; has a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially in the range of 115 and 130 volts; has a diameter that exceeds 2.25 inches; and has a rated wattage that is 40 watts or higher.
Intermediate base incandescent lamp means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61, Specifications for Electric Bases, Start Printed Page 12066common designation E17 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
(A) Has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the C.I.E. 1931 chromaticity diagram, figure 2, page 3 of IESNA LM-16 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) that lies below the black-body locus; and
(B) Has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the C.I.E. 1931 chromaticity diagram, figure 2, page 3 of IESNA LM-16 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) that lies at least 4 MacAdam steps, as referenced in IESNA LM-16, distant from the color point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape, operated at the same rated voltage and wattage.
Organic light-emitting diode or O LED means a thin-film light-emitting device that typically consists of a series of organic layers between 2 electrical contacts (electrodes).
(1) Has a minimum of 5 supports with filament configurations that are C-7A, C-11, C-17, and C-22 as listed in Figure 6-12 of the IESNA Lighting Handbook (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), or similar configurations where lead wires are not counted as supports; and
(2) Is designated and marketed specifically for `rough service' applications, with
(1) Has a coating or equivalent technology that is compliant with NSF/ANSI 51 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and is designed to contain the glass if the glass envelope of the lamp is broken; and
(i) Provides that the specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast is `For specialty applications only, not for general illumination'; and
Vibration ser vice lamp means a lamp that—
(1) Has filament configurations that are C-5, C-7A, or C-9, as listed in Figure 6-12 of the IESNA Lighting Handbook (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) or similar configurations;
3. A new § 430.3 is added to read as follows:
(a) General. We incorporate by reference the following standards into Part 430. The material listed has been approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Any subsequent amendment to a standard by the standard-setting organization will not affect the DOE regulations unless and until amended by DOE. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval and a notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/​federal_​register/​code_​of_​federal_​regulations/​ibr_​locations.html. Also, this material is available for inspection at U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, or go to: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/​buildings/​appliance_​standards/​. Standards can be obtained from the sources below.
(b) AHRI. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, 703-524-8800, or go to http://www.ahrinet.org.
(1) ARI 210/240-2006, Unitary Air-Conditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment, approved March 26, 1998, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(c) ANSI. American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4900, or go to http://www.ansi.org.
(1) ANSI C78.1-1991, for Fluorescent Lamps—Rapid-Start Types—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics, approved July 15, 1991, Start Printed Page 12067IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(2) ANSI C78.2-1991, for Fluorescent Lamps—Preheat-Start Types—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics of Fluorescent Lamps, approved July 15, 1991, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(3) ANSI C78.3-1991, for Fluorescent Lamps—Instant-Start and Cold-Cathode Types—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics, approved July 15, 1991, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(4) ANSI C78.20-2003, Revision of ANSI C78.20-1995 (“ANSI C78.20”), American National Standard for electric lamps—A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes with E26 Medium Screw Bases, approved October 30, 2003; IBR approved for § 430.2.
(5) ANSI C78.21-1989, American National Standard for Electric Lamps—PAR and R Shapes, approved March 3, 1989, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(6) ANSI C78.21-2003, Revision of ANSI C78.21-1995 with all supplements, American National Standard for Electric Lamps—PAR and R Shapes, approved October 30, 2003, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(7) ANSI C78.375-1991, for Fluorescent Lamps—Guide for Electrical Measurements, approved July 15, 1991, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(8) ANSI C79.1-1994, American National Standard for Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs—Intended for Use with Electric Lamps, approved March 24, 1994, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(9) ANSI C79.1-2002, American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps, approved September 16, 2002, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(10) ANSI_ANSLG_ C81.61-2006, Revision of ANSI C81.61-2005, (“ANSI C81.61”), American National Standard for electrical lamp bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps, approved August 25, 2006, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(11) ANSI C82.3-1983, for Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps, approved May 16, 1983, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(12) ANSI Z21.56-1994, Gas-Fired Pool Heaters, section 2.9, approved December 5, 1994, IBR approved for Appendix P to Subpart B.
(d) ASHRAE. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Publication Sales, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE., Atlanta, GA 30329, 800-527-4723 or 404-636-8400, or go to http://www.ashrae.org.
(1) ASHRAE 23-2005, Methods of Testing for Rating Positive Displacement Refrigerant Compressors and Condensing Units, approved February 10, 2005, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(2) ASHRAE 37-2005, Methods of Testing for Rating Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment, approved March 11, 2005, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(3) ASHRAE 41.1-1986 (Reaffirmed 2001), Standard Method for Temperature Measurement, approved February 18, 1987, IBR approved for Appendix E and Appendix M to Subpart B.
(4) ASHRAE 41.2-1987 (Reaffirmed 1992), Standard Methods for Laboratory Airflow Measurement, approved October 1, 1987, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(5) ASHRAE 41.6-1994 (Reaffirmed 2001), Standard Method for Measurement of Moist Air Properties, approved August 30, 1994, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(6) ASHRAE 41.9-2000, Calorimeter Test Methods for Mass Flow Measurements of Volatile Refrigerants, approved October 6, 2000, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(7) ASHRAE/AMCA 51-1999/210-1999, Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic Performance Rating, approved December 2, 1999, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(8) ASHRAE 103-1993, Methods of Testing for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Central Furnaces and Boilers, (with Errata of October 24, 1996) except for sections 3.0, 7.2.2.5, 8.6.1.1, 9.1.2.2, 9.5.1.1, 9.5.1.2.1, 9.5.1.2.2, 9.5.2.1, 9.7.1, 10.0, 11.2.12, 11.3.12, 11.4.12, 11.5.12 and appendices B and C, approved October 4, 1993, IBR approved for § 430.23 and Appendix N to Subpart B.
(9) ASHRAE 116-1995 (RA 2005), Methods of Testing for Rating Seasonal Efficiency of Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, approved July 24, 1995, IBR approved for Appendix M to Subpart B.
(e) ASME. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Service Center, 22 Law Drive, P.O. Box 2900, Fairfield, NJ 07007, 973-882-1170, or go to http://www.asme.org.
(1) ASME/ANSI A112.18.1M-1996, Plumbing Fixture Fittings, approved April 4, 1996, IBR approved for Appendix S to Subpart B.
(2) ASME/ANSI A112.19.6-1995, Hydraulic Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals, approved April 6, 1995, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix T to Subpart B.
(f) AHAM. Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, 1111 19th Street, NW., Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036, 202-872-5955, or go to http://www.aham.org.
(1) ANSI/AHAM DW-1-1992, American National Standard, Household Electric Dishwashers, approved February 6, 1992, IBR approved for Appendix C to Subpart B and § 430.32.
(g) CEC. California Energy Commission, 1516 Ninth Street, MS-25, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-654-4091, or go to http://www.energy.ca.gov.
(1) CEC Test Method for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Single-Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac Power Supplies, August 11, 2004, IBR approved for Appendix Z to Subpart B.
(h) CIE. Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE), Central Bureau, Kegelgasse 27, A-1030, Vienna, Austria, 011+43 1 714 31 87 0, or go to http://www.cie.co.at.
(1) CIE Publication No. 13.2-1974, corrected reprint 1993, Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering Properties of Light Sources, approved March 27, 1975, ISBN 3 900 734 39 9, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(2) CIE 13.3-1995 (“CIE 13.3”), Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage International Commission on Illumination Internationale Beleuchtungskommission Technical Report: Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources, 1995, ISBN 3 900 734 57 7, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(i) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ENERGY STAR documents published by the Environmental Protection Agency are available online at http://www.energystar.gov or by contacting the Energy Star hotline at 1-888-782-7937.
(1) ENERGY STAR Testing Facility Guidance Manual: Building a Testing Facility and Performing the Solid State Test Method for ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans, Version 1.1, approved December 9, 2002, IBR approved for Appendix U to Subpart B.
(2) ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Light Fixtures, Version 4.0, approved January 10, 2005, IBR approved for Appendix V to Subpart B.
(3) ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Dehumidifiers, approved January 1, 2001, IBR approved for Appendix X to Subpart B. Start Printed Page 12068
(4) Energy Star Program Requirements for Single Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac Power Supplies, Eligibility Criteria (Version 2.0), effective date for EPS Manufacturers November 1, 2008, IBR approved for Subpart C, § 430.32.
(5) Test Methodology for Determining the Energy Performance of Battery Charging Systems, approved December 2005, IBR approved for Appendix Y to Subpart B.
(j) IESNA. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001, 212-248-5000, or go to http://www.iesna.org.
(1) The IESNA Lighting Handbook, Reference & Application, (“The IESNA Lighting Handbook”), 9th ed., Chapter 6, “Light Sources,” July 2000, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(2) IES LM-9-88, IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps, approved December 7, 1988, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(3) IESNA LM-16-1993 (“IESNA LM-16”), IESNA Practical Guide to Colorimetry of Light Sources, December 1993, IBR approved for § 430.2 and Appendix R to Subpart B.
(4) IES LM-20-1994, IESNA Approved Method for Photometric Testing of Reflector-Type Lamps, approved December 3, 1994, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(5) IES LM-45-91, IES Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric Measurements of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps, approved December 8, 1990, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(6) IES LM-58-1994, IESNA Guide to Spectroradiometric Measurements, approved December 3, 1994, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(7) IES LM-66-1991, IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Single-Ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps, approved June 1991, IBR approved for Appendix R to Subpart B.
(k) IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission, available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4936 or go to http://www.iec.ch.
(1) IEC 705, Methods for Measuring the Performance of Microwave Ovens for Household and Similar Purposes, Section 4, Methods of Measurement, Paragraph 13, Electrical Power Input Measurement, and Paragraph 14, Efficiency, approved December 14, 1988, IBR approved for Appendix I to Subpart B.
(2) IEC 705, Amendment 2, Methods for Measuring the Performance of Microwave Ovens for Household and Similar Purposes, Section 4, Methods of Measurement, Paragraph 12, Microwave Power Output Measurement, approved September 21, 1993, IBR approved for Appendix I to Subpart B to Subpart B.
(l) NSF International. NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, 1-800-673-6275, or go to http://www.nsf.org.
(1) NSF/ANSI 51-2007 (“NSF/ANSI 51”), Food equipment materials, revised and adopted April 2007, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(m) Optical Society of America. Optical Society of America, 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20036-1012, 202-223-8130, or go to http://www.opticsinfobase.org;​
(1) “Computation of Correlated Color Temperature and Distribution Temperature,” A.R. Robertson, Journal of the Optical Society of America, Volume 58, Number 11, November 1968, pages 1528-1535, IBR approved for § 430.2.
(n) U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, 202-586-2945, or go to http://www.energystar.gov.
(1) ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for [Compact Fluorescent Lamps] CFLs, Version 3.0, approved October 30, 2003, IBR approved for Appendix V to Subpart B.
(2) ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for [Compact Fluorescent Lamps] CFLs, approved August 9, 2001, IBR approved for Appendix W to Subpart B.
4. A new § 430.4 is added to read as follows:
(a) General. The standards listed in this paragraph are referred to in the DOE test procedures and elsewhere in this part but are not incorporated by reference. These sources are given here for information and guidance.
(b) IESNA. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001, 212-248-5000, or go to http://www.iesna.org.
(1) Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook, 8th Edition, 1993.
(c) IEEE. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10016-5997, 212-419-7900, or go to http://www.ieee.org.
(1) IEEE 1515-2000, IEEE Recommended Practice for Electronic Power Subsystems: Parameter Definitions, Test Conditions, and Test Methods, March 30, 2000.
(2) IEEE 100, Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms, 7th Edition, January 1, 2006.
(d) IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission, available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4936, or go to http://www.iec.ch.
(1) IEC 62301, Household electrical appliances—Measurement of standby power, First Edition, June 13, 2005.
(2) IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary.
(e) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, Standards Services Division, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2140, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2140, 301-975-4016, or go to http://ts.nist.gov/​standards/​accreditation.
(1) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Handbook 150-01, Energy Efficient Lighting Products, Lamps and Luminaires, August 1993.
5. Section 430.22 is removed.
6. Appendix Z to subpart B of part 430 is amended by revising paragraphs 2(a) and 2(c) to read as follows:
a. Active mode means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is connected to a load.
c. No-load mode means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is not connected to a load.
4. Section 430.32 of subpart C is amended by:
a. Adding after the paragraph (f) heading the designation “(1)” before the existing (f) introductory text;
b. Removing the designations “(1)” and “(2)” in the table in paragraph (f) and adding in their place “(i)” and “(ii)”, respectively;
c. Adding a new paragraph (f)(2);
d. Adding a new paragraph (g)(4);
e. Revising the heading to paragraph (m)(1) introductory text;
f. Adding a new paragraph (n)(3);
g. Revising paragraph (s)(1)(iii)(B);
h. Revising paragraph (s)(3)(ii);
i. Adding after the paragraph (v) heading the designation “(1)” before the existing (v) introductory text;
j. Adding a new paragraph (v)(2); and
k. Adding new paragraphs (w) and (x).
(2) All dishwashers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall meet the following standard—
(i) Standard size dishwashers shall not exceed 355 kwh/year and 6.5 gallons per cycle.
(ii) Compact size dishwashers shall not exceed 260 kwh/year and 4.5 gallons per cycle.
(4) All top-loading or front-loading standard-size residential clothes washers manufactured on or after January 1, 2011, shall meet the following standard—
(m)(1) Fluorescent lamp ballasts (other than specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballasts). * * *
(3)(i) The standards specified in this section shall not apply to the following types of incandescent reflector lamps:
(B) Lamps rated at 65 watts that are BR30, BR40, or ER40 lamps; and
(ii)(A) The standards specified in this section shall apply with respect to ER incandescent reflector lamps, BR incandescent reflector lamps, BPAR incandescent reflector lamps, and similar bulb shapes on and after January 1, 2008.
(B) The standards specified in this section shall apply with respect to incandescent reflector lamps with a diameter of more than 2.25 inches, but not more than 2.75 inches, on and after June 15, 2008.
(ii) Shall be packaged to include the lamps described in paragraph (s)(3)(i) of this section with the ceiling fan light kits to fill all sockets.
(2) Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2012, shall have an energy factor that meets or exceeds the following values:
75.00 or more 2.5
(w) Class A external power supplies.
(1)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (w)(1)(ii) of this section, all class A external power supplies manufactured on or after July 1, 2008, shall meet the following standards:
Nameplate Output Required efficiency (decimal equivalent of a percentage)
(ii) A class A external power supply shall not be subject to the standards in paragraph w(1)(i) if the class A external power supply is—
(A) Manufactured during the period beginning on July 1, 2008, and ending on June 30, 2015, and
(B) Made available by the manufacturer as a service part or a spare part for an end-use product—
(1) That constitutes the primary load; and
(2) Was manufactured before July 1, 2008.
(3) The standards described in paragraph (w)(1)(i) shall not constitute an energy conservation standard for the separate end-use product to which the external power supply is connected.
(4) Any class A external power supply manufactured on or after July 1, 2008 shall be clearly and permanently marked in accordance with the External Power Supply International Efficiency Marking Protocol, as referenced in the ‘Energy Star Program Requirements for Single Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac Power Supplies,' (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), published by the Environmental Protection Agency.
(ii) Has a medium screw base or any other screw base not defined in ANSI C81.61 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3); and
(A) General service incandescent lamps manufactured after the effective dates specified in the tables below, except as described in paragraph (x)(1)(B) of this section, shall have a color rendering index greater than or equal to 80 and shall have rated wattage no greater than and rated lifetime no less than the values shown in the table below: Start Printed Page 12070
7. Section 430.33 of subpart C is amended by:
a. Removing the text “sections 327(b) and (c) of the Act” and adding in its place “sections 325(i)(6)(A)(vi), 327(b) and (c) of the Act”;
b. Adding the paragraph designation “(a)” before the existing text; and
(b) No State regulation, or revision thereof, concerning the energy efficiency, energy use, or water use of the covered product shall be effective with respect to such covered product, unless the State regulation or revision in the case of any portion of any regulation that establishes requirements for general service incandescent lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps, or candelabra base lamps, was enacted or adopted by the State of California or Nevada before December 4, 2007, except that—
(1) The regulation adopted by the California Energy Commission with an effective date of January 1, 2008, shall only be effective until the effective date of the Federal standard for the applicable lamp category under paragraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 325(i)(1) of EPCA;
(2) The States of California and Nevada may, at any time, modify or adopt a State standard for general service lamps to conform with Federal standards with effective dates no earlier than 12 months prior to the Federal effective dates prescribed under paragraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 325(i)(1) of EPCA, at which time any prior regulations adopted by the State of California or Nevada shall no longer be effective; and
(3) All other States may, at any time, modify or adopt a State standard for general service lamps to conform with Federal standards and effective dates.
8. Add a new § 430.35 to subpart C to read as follows:
§ 430.35
(a) Any person may petition the Secretary for an exemption for a type of general service lamp from the requirements of this subpart. The Secretary may grant an exemption only to the extent that the Secretary finds, after a hearing and opportunity for public comment, that it is not technically feasible to serve a specialized lighting application (such as a military, medical, public safety or certified historic lighting application) using a lamp that meets the requirements of this subpart. To grant an exemption for a product under this paragraph, the Secretary shall include, as an additional criterion, that the exempted product is unlikely to be used in a general service lighting application.
(b) Any person may petition the Secretary to establish standards for lamp shapes or bases that are excluded from the definition of general service lamps. The petition shall include evidence that the availability or sales of exempted lamps have increased significantly since December 19, 2007. The Secretary shall grant a petition if the Secretary finds that:
(1) The petition presents evidence that demonstrates that commercial availability or sales of exempted incandescent lamp types have increased significantly since December 19, 2007 and are being widely used in general lighting applications; and
(2) Significant energy savings could be achieved by covering exempted products, as determined by the Secretary based on sales data provided to the Secretary from manufacturers and importers.
9. Amend § 430.61 by revising paragraphs (a)(3) and (4) and by adding new paragraphs (a)(5) and (6) to read as follows:
(3) Failure of a manufacturer to permit a representative designated by the Secretary to observe any testing required by the Act and this rule and inspect the results of such testing;
(4) Distribution in commerce by a manufacturer or private labeler of any new covered product which is not in compliance with an applicable energy efficiency standard or water conservation standard (in the case of faucets, showerheads, water closets, and urinals) prescribed under the Act and this rule; or
(5) For any manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler to distribute in commerce an adapter that—
(i) Is designed to allow an incandescent lamp that does not have a medium screw base to be installed into a fixture or lamp holder with a medium screw base socket; and Start Printed Page 12071
(ii) Is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts.
(6) For any manufacturer or private labeler to knowingly sell a product to a distributor, contractor, or dealer with knowledge that the entity routinely violates any regional standard applicable to the product.
10. The authority citation for part 431 continues to read as follows:
11. Section 431.2 is amended by adding in alphabetical order a definition of “import” and revising the definition of “covered equipment” to read as follows:
Covered equipment means any electric motor, as defined in § 431.12; commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, and water heating product (HVAC & WH product), as defined in § 431.172; commercial refrigerator, freezer, or refrigerator-freezer, as defined in § 431.62; automatic commercial ice maker, as defined in § 431.132; commercial clothes washer, as defined in § 431.152; distribution transformer, as defined in § 431.192; illuminated exit sign, as defined in § 431.202; traffic signal module or pedestrian module, as defined in § 431.222; unit heater, as defined in § 431.242; commercial prerinse spray valve, as defined in § 431.262; mercury vapor lamp ballast, as defined in § 431.282; refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machine, as defined in § 431.292; walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, as defined in § 431.302; metal halide ballast and metal halide lamp fixture, as defined in § 431.322.
12. Section 431.12 of subpart B is amended by removing the definition of “electric motor,” and adding, in alphabetical order definitions of “fire pump motors,” “general purpose electric motor (subtype I),” “general purpose electric motor (subtype II),” and “NEMA design B general purpose electric motor” to read as follows:
Fire pump motors [Reserved].
(1) Standard operating characteristics and standard mechanical construction for use under usual service conditions, such as those specified in NEMA Standards Publication MG1-1993, paragraph 14.02, “Usual Service Conditions,” (incorporated by reference; see § 431.15) and without restriction to a particular application or type of application; or
(2) Standard operating characteristics or standard mechanical construction for use under unusual service conditions, such as those specified in NEMA Standards Publication MG1-1993, paragraph 14.03, “Unusual Service Conditions,” (incorporated by reference; see § 431.15) or for a particular type of application, and which can be used in most general purpose applications.
General purpose electric motor (subtype II) means any motor incorporating the design elements of a general purpose electric motor (subtype I) that are configured as one of the following:
(i) A U-frame motor;
(ii) A design C motor;
(iii) A close-coupled pump motor;
(iv) A footless motor;
(v) A vertical solid shaft normal thrust motor (as tested in a horizontal configuration);
(vi) An 8-pole motor (900 rpm); or
(vii) A poly-phase motor with voltage of not more than 600 volts (other than 230 or 460 volts).
NEMA design B general purpose electric motor [Reserved].
13. Section 431.25 is amended by:
a. Redesignating paragraph (c) as (g).
b. Adding new paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f), to read as follows:
(c) Each general purpose electric motor (subtype I), except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, with a power rating of 1 horsepower or greater, but not greater than 200 horsepower, manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment) on or after December 19, 2010, shall have a nominal full load efficiency that is not less than the following:
Full-Load Efficiencies of General Purpose Electric Motors
[Subtype I]
1 82.5 85.5 77.0 82.5 85.5 77.0
(d) Each fire pump motor manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment) on or after December 19, 2010, shall have a nominal full load efficiency that is not less than the following:
Full-Load Efficiencies of Fire Pump Motors
1 74.0 80.0 82.5 74.0 80.0 82.5 75.5
1.5 75.5 84.0 84.0 82.5 77.0 85.5 84.0 82.5
2 85.5 85.5 84.0 84.0 82.5 86.5 84.0 84.0
3 86.5 86.5 86.5 84.0 84.0 87.5 87.5 85.5
5 87.5 87.5 87.5 85.5 85.5 87.5 87.5 87.5
7.5 88.5 88.5 88.5 87.5 85.5 89.5 89.5 88.5
10 89.5 90.2 89.5 88.5 88.5 89.5 89.5 89.5
15 89.5 90.2 91.0 89.5 88.5 90.2 91.0 90.2
20 90.2 91.0 91.0 90.2 89.5 90.2 91.0 90.2
25 90.2 91.7 91.7 91.0 89.5 91.7 92.4 91.0
30 91.0 92.4 92.4 91.0 91.0 91.7 92.4 91.0
40 91.0 93.0 93.0 91.7 91.0 93.0 93.0 91.7
50 91.7 93.0 93.0 92.4 91.7 93.0 93.0 92.4
60 92.4 93.6 93.6 93.0 91.7 93.6 93.6 93.0
75 93.6 93.6 94.1 93.0 93.0 93.6 94.1 93.0
100 93.6 94.1 94.1 93.0 93.0 94.1 94.5 93.6
125 93.6 94.1 94.5 93.6 93.6 94.1 94.5 94.5
150 93.6 94.5 95.0 93.6 93.6 95.0 95.0 94.5
200 93.6 94.5 95.0 94.5 94.1 95.0 95.0 95.0
(e) Each general purpose electric motor (subtype II) with a power rating of 1 horsepower or greater, but not greater than 200 horsepower, manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment) on or after December 19, 2010, shall have a nominal full load efficiency that is not less than the following:
[Subtype II]
(f) Each NEMA design B general purpose electric motor with a power rating of more than 200 horsepower, but not greater than 500 horsepower, manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment), on or after December 19, 2010, shall have nominal full load efficiency that is not less than the following:
Full-Load Efficiencies of NEMA Design B General Purpose Electric Motors Full-Load Efficiencies of General Purpose Electric Motors
250 94.5 94.5 95.4 94.5 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.4
300 94.5 95.4 95.0 95.0 95.4 95.4
350 94.5 95.4 95.0 95.0 95.4 95.4
14. In § 431.92, add the definitions “single package vertical air conditioner,” and “single package vertical heat pump,” in alphabetical order to read as follows:
15. Section 431.97 is amended by revising paragraph (a) (Tables 1 and 2 to § 431.97 remained unchanged), revising paragraph (b) introductory text, and adding four new entries to the top of the table in paragraph (b) to read as follows:
(a) Each commercial air conditioner or heat pump (including single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps) manufactured on or after January 1, 1994 (except for large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment, for which the effective date is January 1, 1995) must meet the applicable minimum energy efficiency standard level(s) set forth in Tables 1 and 2 of this section.
(b) Commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 (except for air-cooled, three-phase small commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment Start Printed Page 12074<65,000 Btu/h for which the effective date is June 16, 2008) must meet the applicable energy efficiency standards set forth in this section.
Efficiency level †
Small commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment, (air-cooled, three-phase) <65,000 AC SEER=13.0.
HP SEER=13.0.
HSPF=7.7.
Single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps, single-phase and three phase <65,000 AC EER=9.0.
HP EER=9.0.
COP=3.0.
Single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps ≥ 65,000 and <135,000 AC EER=8.9.
HP EER=8.9.
Single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps ≥135,000 and <240,000 AC EER=8.6.
HP EER=8.6.
COP=2.9.
† EER at a standard temperature rating of 95 °F dry-bulb and COP at a high temperature rating of 47 °F dry-bulb.
16. Section 431.282 is revised to read as follows:
High intensity discharge lamp means an electric-discharge lamp in which—
(1) The light-producing arc is stabilized by the arc tube wall temperature; and
(2) The arc tube wall loading is in excess of 3 Watts/cm2, including such lamps that are mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium lamps.
Mercury vapor lamp means a high intensity discharge lamp, including clear, phosphor-coated, and self-ballasted screw base lamps, in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation from mercury typically operating at a partial vapor pressure in excess of 100,000 Pa (approximately 1 atm).
Mercury vapor lamp ballast means a device that is designed and marketed to start and operate mercury vapor lamps intended for general illumination by providing the necessary voltage and current.
17. Section 431.286 is revised to read as follows:
§ 431.286
Mercury vapor lamp ballasts, other than specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballasts, shall not be manufactured or imported after January 1, 2008.
18. Add a new subpart R to read as follows:
§ 431.301
(a) General. We incorporate by reference the following standards into Subpart R of part 431. The material listed has been approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Any subsequent amendment to a standard by the standard-setting organization will not affect the DOE regulations unless and until amended by DOE. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval and a notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/​federal_​register/​code_​of_​federal_​ regulations/ibr_locations.html. Also, Start Printed Page 12075this material is available for inspection at U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024, 202-586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, or go to: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/​buildings/​appliance_​standards/​. Standards can be obtained from the sources listed below.
(b) ASTM. American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, (610) 832-9500, or http://www.astm.org.
(1) ASTM C518-04 (“ASTM C518”), Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus, approved May 1, 2004, IBR approved for § 431.304.
(b) Testing and Calculations. (1) [Reserved]
(2) The R value shall be the 1/K factor multiplied by the thickness of the panel.
(3) The K factor shall be based on ASTM C518 (incorporated by reference; see § 431.303).
(4) For calculating the R value for freezers, the K factor of the foam at 20 degrees Fahrenheit (average foam temperature) shall be used.
(5) For calculating the R value for coolers, the K factor of the foam at 55 degrees Fahrenheit (average foam temperature) shall be used.
§ 431.305
(3) Contain wall, ceiling, and door insulation of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, except that this paragraph shall not apply to glazed portions of doors nor to structural members;
19. Add a new subpart S to read as follows:
Uniform test method for the measurement of energy efficiency of metal halide ballasts.
This subpart contains energy conservation requirements for metal halide lamp ballasts and fixtures, pursuant to Part A-1 of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6311-6317.
(3) The lamp, and the capacitor when the capacitor is provided, shall constitute a nominal system in accordance with the ANSI C78.43, (incorporated by reference; see § 431.323);
(4) For ballasts with a frequency of 60 Hz, Pin and Pout shall be measured after lamps have been stabilized according to section 4.4 of ANSI C82.6 (incorporated by reference; see § 431.323) using a wattmeter with accuracy specified in section 4.5 of ANSI C82.6; and
(5) For ballasts with a frequency greater than 60 Hz, Pin and Pout shall have a basic accuracy of ±0.5 percent at the higher of either 3 times the output operating frequency of the ballast or 2 kHz.
Metal halide lamp means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation of metal halides and their products of dissociation, possibly in combination with metallic vapors. Start Printed Page 12076
(a) General. We incorporate by reference the following standards into Subpart S of Part 431. The material listed has been approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Any subsequent amendment to a standard by the standard-setting organization will not affect the DOE regulations unless and until amended by DOE. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval and a notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/​federal_​register/​code_​of_​federal_​regulations/​ibr_​locations.html. Also, this material is available for inspection at U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024, 202-586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, or go to: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/​buildings/​appliance_​standards/​. Standards can be obtained from the sources listed below.
(1) ANSI C78.43-2004, Revision and consolidation of ANSI C78.1372-1997, .1374-1997, .1375-1997, .1376-1997, .1377-1997, .1378-1997, .1379-1997, .1382-1997, .1384-1997, and .1650-2003 (“ANSI C78.43”), American National Standard for electric lamps: Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamps, approved May 5, 2004, IBR approved for § 431.322;
(2) ANSI C82.6-2005, Proposed Revision of ANSI C82.6-1985 (“ANSI C82.6”), American National Standard for Lamp Ballasts—Ballasts for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps—Methods of Measurement, approved February 14, 2005, IBR approved for § 431.322;
(c) NFPA. National Fire Protection Association, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322, 1-800-344-3555, or go to http://www.nfpa.org;​
(1) NFPA 70-2002 (“NFPA 70”), National Electrical Code 2002 Edition, IBR approved for § 431.326;
(1) UL 1029 (ANSI/UL 1029-2007) (“UL 1029”), Standard for Safety High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts, 5th edition, May 25, 1994, which consists of pages dated May 25, 1994, September 28, 1995, August 3, 1998, February 7, 2001 and December 11, 2007, IBR approved for § 431.326.
(b) Testing and Calculations. [Reserved]
§ 431.326
(ii) Are rated for use in wet locations; as specified by the National Fire Protection Association in NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference; see § 431.323); and
(iii) Contain a ballast that is rated to operate at ambient air temperatures above 50°C, as specified in UL 1029, (incorporated by reference; see § 431.323).
1. DOE notes that Sec. 303 of EISA 2007 prescribed energy conservation standards for residential boilers. The prescribed standards for residential boilers were codified in the Furnace and Boiler Technical Amendment, which was published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2008. 73 FR 43611.
[FR Doc. E9-5935 Filed 3-20-09; 8:45 am]