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Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Liebherr Canada Ltd. From the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedures, 19886-19888 [2014-08076] :: Department Of Energy :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Energy Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Liebherr Canada Ltd. From the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedures, 19886-19888 [2014-08076]
Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Liebherr Canada Ltd. From the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedures, 19886-19888 [2014-08076]
Download as PDF 19886 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES refrigerator-freezer; D is the total number of distinct defrost cycle types; EP1 is the dual compressor energy expended during the first part of the test (it is calculated for a whole number of freezer compressor cycles at least 24 hours in duration and may be the summation of several running periods that do not include any precool, defrost, or recovery periods); T1 is the length of time for EP1 (minutes); EP2i is the total energy consumed during the second (defrost) part of the test being conducted for compartment i. (kWh); T2i is the length of time (minutes) for the second (defrost) part of the test being conducted for compartment i. CTi is the freezer compressor run time between instances of defrost cycle type i. CTi for compartment i with long time automatic defrost system is calculated as per 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A clause 5.2.1.2. CTi for compartment i with variable defrost system is calculated as per 10 CFR part 430 subpart B appendix A clause 5.2.1.3. (hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour). Stabilization: The test shall start after a minimum 24 hours stabilization run for each temperature control setting. Steady State for EP1: The temperature average for the first and last compressor cycle of the test period must be within 1.0°F (0.6°C) of the test period temperature average for each compartment. Make this determination for the fresh food compartment for the fresh food compressor cycles closest to the start and end of the test period. If multiple segments are used for test period 1, each segment must comply with above requirement. Steady State for EP2i: The second (defrost) part of the test must be preceded and followed by regular compressor cycles. The temperature average for the first and last compressor cycle of the test period must be within 1.0°F (0.6°C) of the EP1 test period temperature average for each compartment. Test Period for EP2i, T2i: EP2i includes precool, defrost, and recovery time for compartment i, as well as sufficient dual compressor steady state run cycles to allow T2i to be at least 24 hours. The test period shall start at the end of a regular freezer compressor on-cycle after the previous defrost occurrence (refrigerator or freezer). The test period also includes the target defrost and following regular freezer compressor cycles, ending at the end of a regular freezer compressor oncycle before the next defrost occurrence (refrigerator or freezer). If the previous condition does not meet 24 hours time, additional EP1 steady state segment data VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 could be included. Steady state run cycle data can be utilized in EP1 and EP2i. Test Measurement Frequency Measurements shall be taken at regular interval not exceeding 1 minute. [End of 5.2.1.4] (4) Representations. Samsung may make representations about the energy use of its refrigerator-freezer products for compliance, marketing, or other purposes only to the extent that such products have been tested in accordance with the provisions outlined above and such representations fairly disclose the results of such testing. (5) This waiver shall remain in effect consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(m). (6) This waiver is issued on the condition that the statements, representations, and documentary materials provided by the petitioner are valid and accurate. DOE may revoke or modify this waiver at any time if it determines the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver is incorrect, or the results from the alternate test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic models’ true energy consumption characteristics. (7) This waiver applies only to those basic models set out in Samsung’s December 13 and 26, 2013 petitions for waiver. Grant of this waiver does not release a petitioner from the certification requirements set forth at 10 CFR part 429. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–08077 Filed 4–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Case No. RF–035] Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Liebherr Canada Ltd. From the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedures Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Decision and Order. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of its decision and order (Case No. RF–035) granting SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Liebherr Canada Ltd. (Liebherr) with a waiver from the DOE electric refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer test procedures for the basic models set forth in its petition for waiver. In its petition, Liebherr sought to use an alternate test procedure that would permit the testing of its all-refrigerator model while physically connected to Liebherr’s companion upright freezer model, which is necessary for the refrigerator to function properly. Under today’s decision and order, Liebherr shall be required to test and rate these refrigerator-freezers, subject to use of the alternate test procedure set forth in this notice. This Decision and Order is effective April 10, 2014. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–0371, Email: Bryan.Berringer@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop GC–71, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0103. Telephone: (202) 586–8145. Email: Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov. In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 430.27(l)), DOE gives notice of the issuance of its decision and order as set forth below. The decision and order grants Liebherr a waiver from the applicable residential refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer test procedures in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A for certain basic models of refrigerator which shares a control panel with an accompanying freezer, provided that Liebherr tests and rates such products using the alternate test procedure described in this notice. Today’s decision prohibits Liebherr from making representations concerning the energy efficiency of these products unless the product has been tested consistent with the provisions and restrictions in the alternate test procedure set forth in the decision and order below, and the representations fairly disclose the test results. Distributors, retailers, and private labelers are held to the same standard when making representations regarding the energy efficiency of these products. 42 U.S.C. 6293(c). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Decision and Order sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES In the Matter of: Liebherr Canada Ltd. (Case No. RF–035) I. Background and Authority Title III, Part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), Pub. L. 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified) established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles, a program covering most major household appliances, which includes the residential electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers that are the focus of this notice.1 Part B includes definitions, test procedures, labeling provisions, energy conservation standards, and the authority to require information and reports from manufacturers. Further, it authorizes the Secretary of Energy to prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce results which measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) The test procedure for residential electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers is set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A. DOE’s regulations for covered products contain provisions allowing a person to seek a waiver from the test procedure requirements for a particular basic model for covered consumer products when (1) the petitioner’s basic model for which the petition for waiver was submitted contains one or more design characteristics that prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedure, or (2) when the prescribed test procedures may evaluate the basic model in a manner so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption characteristics as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 430.27(a)(1). Petitioners must include in their petition any alternate test procedures known to the petitioner to evaluate the basic model in a manner representative of its energy consumption characteristics. The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (the Assistant Secretary) may grant a waiver subject to conditions, including adherence to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR 430.27(l). Waivers remain in 1 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, Part B was re-designated Part A. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 effect pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(m). Any interested person who has submitted a petition for waiver may also file an application for interim waiver from the applicable test procedure requirements. 10 CFR 430.27(a)(2). The Assistant Secretary will grant an interim waiver request if it is determined that the applicant will experience economic hardship if the interim waiver is denied, if it appears likely that the petition for waiver will be granted, and/or the Assistant Secretary determines that it would be desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate relief pending a determination on the petition for waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(g). II. Liebherr’s Petition for Waiver: Assertions and Determinations On September 27, 2013, Liebherr filed a petition for waiver and an application for interim waiver from the test procedure applicable to residential electric refrigerators and refrigeratorfreezers set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A. The subject of the waiver petition is Liebherr ’s allrefrigerator model, which shares a control panel with an accompanying freezer. Testing to the procedures in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), part 430, subpart B, appendix A, section 3 Test Control Settings requires that refrigerators with a user operable temperature control be tested with the control set in a prescribed manner according TABLE 1—TEMPERATURE SETTINGS FOR ALL-REFRIGERATORS. According to Liebherr, following this requirement is not possible for the models at issue unless the refrigerator is connected to the accompanying freezer, which houses the control panel for both appliances. Liebherr’s petition seeks permission to allow a freezer, with the appropriate connection and control panel, to be connected to the refrigerator for the sole purpose of changing the control settings in the refrigerator under test. In its petition, Liebherr asks to use an alternate test procedure to test these products. Specifically Liebherr proposes to place the refrigerator in a position for testing that would enable the freezer to be located close enough to attach the low voltage connection (approximately 18’’) between the two components without interfering with the ambient air flow or other testing conditions. As part of this modification, the refrigerator’s low voltage cable would be connected to the freezer, at which point, the freezer would be plugged in and switched off and the refrigerator portion of the control panel would be set to the PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19887 appropriate temperatures for the refrigerator test. DOE has determined that it is desirable to have similar basic models, such as those addressed by this most recent Liebherr petition, tested in a consistent manner and is adopting the same approach laid out in its prior decision by permitting Liebherr to use the alternate test procedure specified in this Decision and Order. III. Consultations with Other Agencies DOE consulted with the appropriate staff at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the Liebherr petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have any objections to granting a waiver to Liebherr. IV. Conclusion After careful consideration of all the material that was submitted by Liebherr and DOE’s consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered that: (1) The petitions for waiver submitted by Liebherr Canada Ltd. (Case No. RF– 035) are hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs below. (2) Liebherr shall be required to test and rate the following Liebherr models according to the alternate test procedure set forth in paragraph (3) of this section: RB 1420; and R 1420. (3) Liebherr shall be required to test the products listed in paragraph (2) above according to the test procedures for electric refrigerator-freezers prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part 430, appendix A, except that for the Liebherr products listed in paragraph (2) only, test its refrigerator models, with a modification to address the connection of the refrigerator to the freezer. For the purposes of granting the Decision and Order, DOE has modified slightly the language of Liebherr’s suggested alternative test procedure to be more consistent with the language of the DOE test procedure. For the purposes of testing, the models addressed in this notice, the following shall be treated as an additional requirement in Section 2 of Appendix A addressing test condition: 2.11 Connection of refrigerator cabinet to separate freezer cabinet: The refrigerator shall be positioned for testing in accordance with this section, with the freezer positioned close enough to the refrigerator to allow attachment of the low voltage connection (approximately 18’’), but not in a location in which the freezer interferes with the ambient air flow or other testing conditions specified in this section. The refrigerator’s low voltage E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 19888 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices cable shall be connected to the freezer prior to testing. The freezer must be plugged in in during testing, but shall be placed in the ‘‘off’’ position on the control panel. The refrigerator portion of the control panel shall then be used to set the appropriate temperatures for the refrigerator test as required by Section 3. Test Control Settings and perform the remainder of the test as prescribed by this Appendix. (4) Representations. Liebherr may make representations about the energy use of its refrigerator-freezer products for compliance, marketing, or other purposes only to the extent that such products have been tested in accordance with the provisions outlined above and such representations fairly disclose the results of such testing. DOE notes that Liebherr has not petitioned for a test procedure waiver nor requested an interim waiver for its accompanying freezer models. Thus, the freezer models shall be tested according to the applicable test procedure in appendix B to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 without modification. (5) This waiver shall remain in effect consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(m). (6) This waiver is issued on the condition that the statements, representations, and documentary materials provided by the petitioner are valid and accurate. DOE may revoke or modify this waiver at any time if it determines the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver is incorrect, or the results from the alternate test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic models’ true energy consumption characteristics. (7) This waiver applies only to those basic models set out in Liebherr’s September 27, 2013, petition for waiver. The granting of this waiver does not release the petitioner from the certification requirements set forth at 10 CFR part 429. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–08076 Filed 4–9–14; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC14–10–000] Commission Information Collection Activities, (FERC–725E, FERC–583, FERC–512, and FERC–588); Consolidated Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collections and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 USC 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the requirements and burden 1 of the information collections described below. Please note that this is the first time FERC has issued a consolidated notice involving otherwise unrelated information collections. DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due June 9, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC14–10–000) by either of the following methods: • eFiling at Commission’s Web site: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please reference the specific collection number and/or title in your comments. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: http:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 1 The Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Type of Request: Three-year extension of the information collection requirements for all collections described below with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Please note that each collection is distinct from the others contained within this notice. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collections of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FERC–725E, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Western Electric Coordinating Council OMB Control No.: 1902–0246. Abstract: The information collected by the FERC–725E (OMB Control No. 1902–0246) is required to implement the statutory provisions of section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824o). Section 215 of the FPA buttresses the Commission’s efforts to strengthen the reliability of the interstate grid through the grant of new authority by providing for a system of mandatory Reliability Standards developed by the Electric Reliability Organization. Reliability Standards that the ERO proposes to the Commission may include Reliability Standards that are proposed to the ERO by a Regional Entity.2 A Regional Entity is an entity that has been approved by the Commission to enforce Reliability Standards under delegated authority from the ERO.3 On June 8, 2008 in an adjudicatory order, the Commission approved eight regional Reliability Standards submitted by the ERO that were proposed by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).4 WECC is responsible for coordinating and promoting electric system reliability. In addition to promoting a reliable electric power system in the Western Interconnection, WECC 2 16 U.S.C. 824o(e)(4). U.S.C. 824o(a)(7) and (e)(4). 4 72FR33462, June 18, 2007. 3 16 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1
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[FR Doc No: 2014-08076]
Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Liebherr Canada Ltd. From
the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-
Freezer Test Procedures
decision and order (Case No. RF-035) granting Liebherr Canada Ltd.
(Liebherr) with a waiver from the DOE electric refrigerator and
refrigerator-freezer test procedures for the basic models set forth in
its petition for waiver. In its petition, Liebherr sought to use an
alternate test procedure that would permit the testing of its all-
refrigerator model while physically connected to Liebherr's companion
upright freezer model, which is necessary for the refrigerator to
function properly. Under today's decision and order, Liebherr shall be
required to test and rate these refrigerator-freezers, subject to use
of the alternate test procedure set forth in this notice.
Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
order grants Liebherr a waiver from the applicable residential
430, subpart B, appendix A for certain basic models of refrigerator
which shares a control panel with an accompanying freezer, provided
that Liebherr tests and rates such products using the alternate test
procedure described in this notice. Today's decision prohibits Liebherr
from making representations concerning the energy efficiency of these
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In the Matter of: Liebherr Canada Ltd. (Case No. RF-035)
manufacturers. Further, it authorizes the Secretary of Energy to
results which measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated
430, subpart B, appendix A.
II. Liebherr's Petition for Waiver: Assertions and Determinations
On September 27, 2013, Liebherr filed a petition for waiver and an
application for interim waiver from the test procedure applicable to
residential electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers set forth
in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A. The subject of the waiver
petition is Liebherr 's all-refrigerator model, which shares a control
panel with an accompanying freezer. Testing to the procedures in Title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), part 430, subpart B,
appendix A, section 3 Test Control Settings requires that refrigerators
with a user operable temperature control be tested with the control set
in a prescribed manner according TABLE 1--TEMPERATURE SETTINGS FOR ALL-
REFRIGERATORS. According to Liebherr, following this requirement is not
possible for the models at issue unless the refrigerator is connected
to the accompanying freezer, which houses the control panel for both
appliances. Liebherr's petition seeks permission to allow a freezer,
with the appropriate connection and control panel, to be connected to
the refrigerator for the sole purpose of changing the control settings
in the refrigerator under test.
In its petition, Liebherr asks to use an alternate test procedure
to test these products. Specifically Liebherr proposes to place the
refrigerator in a position for testing that would enable the freezer to
be located close enough to attach the low voltage connection
(approximately 18'') between the two components without interfering
with the ambient air flow or other testing conditions. As part of this
modification, the refrigerator's low voltage cable would be connected
to the freezer, at which point, the freezer would be plugged in and
switched off and the refrigerator portion of the control panel would be
set to the appropriate temperatures for the refrigerator test.
DOE has determined that it is desirable to have similar basic
models, such as those addressed by this most recent Liebherr petition,
tested in a consistent manner and is adopting the same approach laid
out in its prior decision by permitting Liebherr to use the alternate
test procedure specified in this Decision and Order.
Commission (FTC) concerning the Liebherr petition for waiver. The FTC
staff did not have any objections to granting a waiver to Liebherr.
by Liebherr and DOE's consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered
(1) The petitions for waiver submitted by Liebherr Canada Ltd.
(Case No. RF-035) are hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs
(2) Liebherr shall be required to test and rate the following
Liebherr models according to the alternate test procedure set forth in
paragraph (3) of this section:
RB 1420; and
R 1420.
(3) Liebherr shall be required to test the products listed in
refrigerator-freezers prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part 430, appendix A,
except that for the Liebherr products listed in paragraph (2) only,
test its refrigerator models, with a modification to address the
connection of the refrigerator to the freezer. For the purposes of
granting the Decision and Order, DOE has modified slightly the language
of Liebherr's suggested alternative test procedure to be more
consistent with the language of the DOE test procedure. For the
purposes of testing, the models addressed in this notice, the following
shall be treated as an additional requirement in Section 2 of Appendix
A addressing test condition:
2.11 Connection of refrigerator cabinet to separate freezer
cabinet: The refrigerator shall be positioned for testing in accordance
with this section, with the freezer positioned close enough to the
refrigerator to allow attachment of the low voltage connection
(approximately 18''), but not in a location in which the freezer
interferes with the ambient air flow or other testing conditions
specified in this section. The refrigerator's low voltage
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cable shall be connected to the freezer prior to testing. The freezer
must be plugged in in during testing, but shall be placed in the
``off'' position on the control panel. The refrigerator portion of the
control panel shall then be used to set the appropriate temperatures
for the refrigerator test as required by Section 3. Test Control
Settings and perform the remainder of the test as prescribed by this
(4) Representations. Liebherr may make representations about the
DOE notes that Liebherr has not petitioned for a test procedure
waiver nor requested an interim waiver for its accompanying freezer
models. Thus, the freezer models shall be tested according to the
applicable test procedure in appendix B to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430
Liebherr's September 27, 2013, petition for waiver. The granting of
this waiver does not release the petitioner from the certification
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