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A Rule by the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office on 10/18/2005
60407-60418 (12 pages)
Subpart I—Commercial Clothers Washers
Subpart K (§§ 431.190 through 431.196) [Redesignated as Subpart U (§§ 431.381 through 431.387)]
Subpart L (§§ 431.201 through 431.207) [Redesignated as Subpart V (§§ 431.401 through 431.407)]
Subpart M (§§ 431.211 through 431.220) [Redesignated as Subpart W (§§ 431.421 through 431.430)]
Subparts Q-T—[Reserved]
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-20701 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-20701
Linda Graves, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-1851, e-mail: linda.graves@ee.doe.gov, or Thomas DePriest, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Forrestal Building, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9507, e-mail: Thomas.DePriest@hq.doe.gov.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) (Pub. L. 109-58) was enacted on August 8, 2005. Among the provisions of Subtitle C of Title I of EPACT 2005 are provisions that amend Part B 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 C of Title III of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6311-6317), which provides for a program, similar to the one in Part B, for certain commercial and industrial equipment. In addition to provisions directing DOE to undertake rulemakings to promulgate new or amended energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, Congress itself prescribed new efficiency standards and related definitions for certain 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 that Congress has prescribed 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 EPACT 2005 for the Secretary of Energy to revise, by rule, several of the product or equipment definitions and energy conservation standards.[1] 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. Apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 includes provisions dealing with the definitions, test procedures and standards for several types of commercial equipment in a section that amends sections 321, 323 and 325 of Part B of EPCA. Part B contains provisions for the “Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.” DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected through legislation, and that the provisions will become amendments to Part C of EPCA for “Certain Industrial Equipment.” Because the location of the provisions within the statute and the Code of Federal Regulations does not affect either their substance or applicable procedures, 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 EPACT 2005 and in the Code of Federal Regulations.Start Printed Page 60408
Fluorescent lamp ballasts 135(c)(2) § 430.32(m).
Ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits 135(c)(4) § 430.32(s).
Illuminated exit signs 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart L.
Torchieres 135(c)(4) § 430.32(t).
Low voltage dry-type distribution transformers 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart K.
Traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart M.
Unit heaters 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart N.
Medium base compact fluorescent lamps 135(c)(4) § 430.32(u).
Dehumidifiers 135(c)(4) § 430.32(v).
Commercial prerinse spray valves 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart O.
Mercury vapor lamp ballasts 135(c)(4) Part 431, Subpart P.
Commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment 136(b) Part 431, Subpart F.
Commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers 136(c) Part 431, Subpart C.
Automatic commercial ice makers 136(d) Part 431, Subpart H.
Commercial clothes washers 136(e) Part 431, Subpart I.
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 following: ANSI standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts; certain ENERGY STAR Program requirements or specifications for ceiling fans light kits, illuminated exit signs, traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules, and medium compact fluorescent lamps; and efficiency standards for low voltage dry-type distribution transformers that shall be the same as voluntary standards published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA TP-1-2002). Where terms are defined by another entity, DOE has included the definition in the CFR text, e.g., the terms “AV” and “V” as defined by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
In addition, DOE has made formatting changes needed to conform the new provisions to the existing text of Parts 430 and Part 431 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. DOE has identified several places in EPACT 2005 where correction or clarification of statutory language appears to be warranted. For example, the definition of “distribution transformer” in section 135(a)(2)(B) of EPACT 2005 uses the term “Uninterruptible Power System transformer” instead of “Uninterruptible Power Supply transformer;” the term “impedance transformer” instead of “special impedance transformer;” and the term “sealed and nonventilating transformer” instead of “sealed transformer, nonventilating transformer.” Generally these are minor drafting problems that DOE anticipates will be rectified by Congress; if they are not, then DOE will issue any necessary interpretations in future rulemaking proceedings.
DOE notes that although Congress has prescribed energy conservation standards that will apply to products and equipment manufactured on or after the dates specified in EPACT 2005, 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 EPACT 2005. Furthermore, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 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 EPACT 2005 and adopted in the Code of Federal Regulations by this action. Furthermore, the requirements in EPACT 2005 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.
The standards incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations by today's action are briefly discussed as follows:
A. Fluorescent lamp ballasts. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325(g) of EPCA to adopt energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured on or after July 1, 2009, or sold on or after October 1, 2009, or incorporated into a luminaire manufactured on or after July 1, 2010. The standards apply to fluorescent lamp ballasts with input voltages of 120 or 277 volts and an input frequency of 60 Hertz for 4-foot and 8-foot F34T12, F96T12/ES or F96T12HO/ES fluorescent lamps. These standards are in addition to the standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured for F40T12, F96T12 or F96T12HO lamps already set out in section 10 CFR 430.32(m)(1)-(4). New paragraph 430.32(m)(5) adds standards for ballasts designed for all Energy Saver fluorescent lamps except for: (1) Replacement ballasts; (2) ballasts designed for dimming to 50 percent or less or the maximum power output of the ballast; (3) ballasts designed for use with two F96T12HO lamps at ambient temperatures of 20 °F or less and for use in an outdoor sign; or (4) ballasts that have a power factor of less than 0.90 and are designed and labeled for use only in residential applications. New paragraph 430.32(m)(6), makes the standards in paragraph 430.32(m)(5) applicable to all ballasts, including replacement ballasts, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2010, or sold by a manufacturer on or after October 1, 2010. The test procedure for ballasts for Energy Saver fluorescent lamps is found in Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
B. Ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsections (v) and (ff) with respect to ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. New section 325(v) directs the Secretary to prescribe by rule, energy conservation standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fan Start Printed Page 60409light kits not later than one year after the date of enactment of EPACT 2005, or by August 8, 2006, and new section 325(ff) establishes design standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits manufactured on or after January 1, 2007. DOE is incorporating the design standards set out in new section 325(ff) in today's rule. The design standards adopted today for ceiling fans require fan speed controls separate from any lighting controls, adjustable speed controls, and generally require the capability of reversible fan action. The design standards for ceiling fan light kits with medium screw based sockets require that they be packaged with screw-based lamps that meet the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps, version 3.0, or use other light sources that have at least equivalent lumens per watt performance. The standards for ceiling fan light kits with pin-based sockets require that they be packaged with fluorescent lamps that meet the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Light Fixtures, version 4.0. For the benefit of the stakeholder looking for the energy conservation standards specified in EPACT 2005, DOE is incorporating into 10 CFR Part 430 the specific ENERGY STAR requirements adopted by EPACT 2005.
C. Illuminated exit signs. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (w) setting energy conservation standards for illuminated exit signs. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for illuminated exit signs, a commercial product, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and as a result, is including the standards for illuminated exit signs in 10 CFR Part 431.
As of January 1, 2006, all illuminated exit signs must meet the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Illuminated Exit Signs, version 2.0, which requires an input power demand of 5 watts or less per face. DOE believes this will, in effect, require the use of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in illuminated exit signs. Furthermore, for the benefit of stakeholders looking for the energy conservation standards specified in EPACT 2005, DOE is incorporating into 10 CFR part 431 the specific ENERGY STAR requirements adopted by EPACT 2005.
D. Torchieres. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (x) setting standards for torchieres. Torchieres manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall consume not more than 190 watts of power, and shall not be capable of operating with lamps that total more than 190 watts.
E. Low voltage dry-type distribution transformers. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (y) setting energy conservation standards for low voltage dry-type distribution transformers. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for low voltage dry-type distribution transformers, a commercial product, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and as a result, is including the standards for low voltage dry-type distribution transformers in 10 CFR Part 431.
EPACT 2005 requires that low voltage dry-type distribution transformers manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, shall meet the Class I Efficiency Levels for distribution transformers specified in Table 4-2 of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TP-1-2002, “Guide for Determining Energy Efficiency for Distribution Transformers.” For the benefit of stakeholders looking for the standards specified in EPACT 2005, and after consulting NEMA (who does not object), DOE is codifying the efficiency levels specified in Table 4.2 of NEMA TP-1-2002 in the Code of Federal Regulations.
F. Traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (z), setting energy conservation standards for traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules, commercial products, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and as a result, is including the standards for traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules in 10 CFR Part 431.
As of January 1, 2006, all illuminated exit signs must meet the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for traffic signals, as in effect on the date of enactment of EPACT 2005, August 8, 2005, and shall be installed with compatible, electrically connected signal control interface devices and conflict monitoring systems. The ENERGY STAR program for traffic signals is based on a low energy requirement and conformance to the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE) “Interim LED Purchase Specification, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads, Part 2: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Vehicle Traffic Signal Modules” (VTCSH Part 2). For the benefit of stakeholders looking for the energy conservation standards specified in EPACT 2005, DOE is incorporating into 10 CFR Part 431 the specific ENERGY STAR requirements adopted by EPACT 2005.
G. Unit heaters. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of the EPCA to add subsection (aa) setting energy conservation standards for unit heaters. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for unit heaters, a commercial product, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and as a result, is including the standards for unit heaters in 10 CFR Part 431.
EPACT 2005 requires that unit heaters manufactured on or after August 8, 2008, be equipped with an intermittent ignition device; and have power venting or an automatic flue damper.
H. Medium base compact fluorescent lamps. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of the EPCA to add subsection (bb) setting energy conservation standards for medium base compact fluorescent lamps. A bare lamp and covered lamp (no reflector) medium base compact fluorescent lamp manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall meet minimum initial efficacy, lumen maintenance at 1000 hours, lumen maintenance at 40 percent of rated life, rapid cycle stress test and lamp life requirements prescribed by the August 9, 2001, version of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps. For the benefit of stakeholders, DOE is incorporating into 10 CFR part 430 the specific ENERGY STAR requirements adopted by EPACT 2005.
I. Dehumidifiers. Section 135(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 325 of the EPCA to add subsection (cc) setting energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2007, shall meet minimum energy factor levels specified in EPACT 2005, depending on their capacity (pints/day).
J. Commercial prerinse spray valves. Section 135(c) amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (dd) setting water conservation standards for commercial prerinse spray valves. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for commercial prerinse spray valves, a commercial product, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and, as Start Printed Page 60410a result, is including the water conservation standards for commercial prerinse spray valves in 10 CFR Part 431. Commercial prerinse spray valves manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall have a flow rate of not more than 1.6 gallons per minute.
K. Mercury vapor lamp ballasts. Section 135(c) amends section 325 of EPCA to add subsection (ee) prohibiting the manufacture or importation of mercury vapor lamp ballasts. As discussed above, apparently due to an error in legislative drafting, EPACT 2005 inserted provisions for mercury vapor lamp ballasts, a commercial product, into Part B of EPCA instead of into Part C of EPCA. DOE anticipates that this error will be corrected and as a result, is including the standards for mercury vapor lamp ballasts in 10 CFR Part 431. EPACT 2005 requires that mercury vapor lamp ballasts shall not be manufactured or imported after January 1, 2008. With regard to imported ballasts, the standard applies to both the importing of ballasts as well as the importing of mercury vapor lamp luminaires with ballasts, since importing a mercury vapor lamp luminaire with a mercury vapor lamp ballast would be the same as importing a mercury vapor lamp ballast. Therefore, as of January 1, 2008, luminaires cannot be imported with mercury vapor lamp ballasts.
L. Commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment. Section 136(b) of EPACT 2005 amends section 342(a) of EPCA to add subsections (7)-(9) setting energy conservation standards for commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment. Commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment 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 the equipment has, if any. DOE had begun a rulemaking to set standards for small commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (greater than or equal to 65,000 Btu per hour cooling capacity and less than 135,000 Btu per hour cooling capacity) and large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (greater than or equal to 135,000 Btu per hour cooling capacity and less than 240,000 Btu per hour cooling capacity), in accordance with section 342(a)(6)(A) of EPCA, and published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on July 29, 2005. 68 FR 45460. As a result of EPACT 2005, the rulemaking is moot, and DOE has terminated the rulemaking for small and large commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment.
M. Commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Section 136(c) of EPACT 2005 amends section 342 of EPCA to add paragraph (c), setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers. Commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers with doors and a self-contained condensing unit manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall meet specific maximum allowable daily energy use levels, depending on temperature applications, holding or pull-down applications , door type, and product capacity (cubic feet).
N. Automatic commercial ice makers. Section 136(d) of EPACT 2005 amends section 342 of EPCA to add paragraph (d), setting energy conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers that produce between 50 and 2500 pounds of cube type ice per 24-hour period. Automatic commercial ice makers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall meet specific maximum allowable energy use levels and maximum allowable condenser water use levels, depending on equipment type, cooling type (water or air), and harvest rate (pounds of ice per 24 hour period).
O. Commercial clothes washers. Section 136(e) of EPACT 2005 amends section 342 of EPCA to add paragraph (e), setting energy conservation and water conservation standards for commercial clothes washers. The standards for commercial clothes washers are a modified energy factor of at least 1.26 and a water factor of not more than 9.5. As discussed above, EPACT 2005 includes energy conservation standards for commercial clothes washers, based on the test procedures for residential clothes washers found at Appendix J1 to Subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430. EPACT 2005 also adds a water factor requirement for commercial clothes washers which is not found in 10 CFR Part 430 for residential clothes washers. However, the DOE test procedure found at Appendix J1 to Subpart B of Part 430 includes a measurement of water consumption, i.e., water consumption factor. Therefore, for the benefit of stakeholders looking for the energy conservation standards specified in EPACT 2005, DOE is incorporating the modified energy factor and water factor requirements adopted by EPACT 2005 into section 431.156 of 10 CFR Part 431.
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).
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 prescribed by Congress in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. 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.
This rulemaking will impose no new information or recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, Office of Management and Budget clearance is not required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
DOE has determined that this rule is covered under the Categorical Exclusion found in DOE's National Environmental Policy Act regulations at paragraph A.6 of Appendix A to Subpart D, 10 CFR part 1021, which applies to rulemakings that are strictly procedural. Accordingly, neither an environmental Start Printed Page 60411assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required.
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 it does not preempt State law and 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.
Executive Order 13211, “Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use,” 66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to prepare and submit to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget, a Statement of Energy Effects for any proposed significant energy action. A “significant energy action” is defined as any action by an agency that promulgated or is expected to lead to promulgation of a final rule, and that: (1) Is a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, or any successor order; and (2) is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, or (3) is designated by the Administrator of OIRA as a significant energy action. For any proposed significant energy action, the agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on energy supply, distribution, or use should the proposal be implemented, and of reasonable alternatives to the Start Printed Page 60412action and their expected benefits on energy supply, distribution, and use. This final rule would not have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy and, therefore, is not a significant energy action. Accordingly, DOE has not prepared a Statement of Energy Effects.
a. Adding in alphabetical order definitions of “ceiling fan,” “ceiling fan light kit,” “dehumidifier,” “medium screw base,” “replacement ballast,” and “torchiere”.
b. Revising the definition of “medium base compact fluorescent lamp”.
3. Appendix Q to subpart B of Part 430 is amended by:
a. Amending the definition of “F40T12 lamp” by revising the term “C78.1-1978(R1984)” to read “C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-1010-1)”;
b. Amending the definition of “F96T12 lamp” by revising the term “C78.1-1978(R1984)” to read “C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-3007-1)”;
c. Revising the definition of “F96T12HO lamp”.
d. Redesignating sections 1.6 thru 1.13 as 1.9 thru 1.16.
e. Adding definitions of “F34T12 lamp,” “F96T12/ES lamp,” and “F96T12HO/ES lamp”.
1.5 F96T12HO lamp means a nominal 110 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-1019-1).
1.6 F34T12 lamp (also known as a “F40T12/ES lamp”) means a nominal 34 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-1006-1).
1.7 F96T12/ES lamp means a nominal 60 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-3006-1).
1.8 F96T12HO/ES lamp means a nominal 95 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81-2003 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-1017-1).
a. Revising the introductory sentence of paragraph (m)(1).
b. Adding new paragraphs (m)(5), (m)(6) and (m)(7).
c. Adding new paragraphs (s), (t), (u) and (v).
(m)(1) Fluorescent lamp ballasts. Except as provided in paragraphs (m)(2), (m)(3), (m)(4), (m)(5), (m)(6) and (m)(7) of this section, each fluorescent lamp ballast—
(5) Except as provided in paragraph (m)(7) of this section, each fluorescent lamp ballast (other than replacement ballasts defined in § 430.2)—
(i)(A) Manufactured on or after July 1, 2009;
(B) Sold by the manufacturer on or after October 1, 2009; or
(C) Incorporated into a luminaire by a luminaire manufacturer on or after July 1, 2010; and
(C) For use in connection with F34T12 lamps, F96T12/ES lamps, or F96T12HO/ES lamps; shall have a power factor of 0.90 or greater and shall have a ballast efficacy factor of not less than the following:
Two F96T12HO/ES lamps 120/277 190 0.42
(6) The standards in paragraph (m)(5) shall apply to all ballasts covered by paragraph (m)(5)(ii), including replacement ballasts and ballasts described in paragraph (m)(7) of this section, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2010, or sold by the manufacturer on or after October 1, 2010.
(7) The standards in paragraph (m)(5) do not apply to—
(ii) A ballast that is designed for use with 2 F96T12HO lamps at ambient temperatures of 20 degrees F or less and for use in an outdoor sign; or
(B) Outdoor applications; and
(2)(i) Ceiling fan light kits with medium screw base sockets manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, shall be packaged with screw-based lamps to fill all screw base sockets.
(ii) The screw-based lamps required under paragraph (2)(i) of this section shall—
(A) Meet the ENERGY STAR Program requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps, version 3; or
(B) Use light sources other than compact fluorescent lamps that have lumens per watt performance at least equivalent to comparable configured compact fluorescent lamps meeting the energy conservation standards described in paragraph (2)(ii)(A) of this section.
(i) Meet the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Light Fixtures version 4.0 issued by the Environmental Protection Agency; and
(ii) Be packaged with lamps to fill all sockets.
(u) Medium Base Compact Fluorescent Lamps. A bare lamp and covered lamp (no reflector) medium base compact fluorescent lamp manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall meet the following requirements:
Lamp Power (Watts) & Configuration1 Minimum Efficiency: lumen/watt (Based upon initial lumen data).2
Lamp Power <15 45.0.
Lamp Power ≥15 60.0.
Lamp Power <15 40.0.
15≤ Lamp Power <19 48.0.
19≤ Lamp Power <25 50.0.
Lamp Power ≥25 55.0.
Covered Lamp (with reflector):
Lamp Power <20 33.0.
Lamp Power >20 40.0.
1,000-hour Lumen Maintenance The average of at least 5 lamps must be a minimum 90.0% of initial (100-hour) lumen output @ 1,000 hours of rated life.
Lumen Maintenance 80.0% of initial (100-hour) rating at 40 percent of rated life (per ANSI C78.5 Clause 4.10).
Rapid Cycle Stress Test Per ANSI C78.5 and IESNA LM-65 (clauses 2,3,5, and 6).
Average Rated Lamp Life ≥6,000 hours as declared by the manufacturer on packaging and qualification form. At 80% of rated life, statistical methods may be used to confirm lifetime claims based on sampling performance.
1 Take performance and electrical requirements at the end of the 100-hour aging period according to ANSI Standard C78.5. The lamp efficacy shall be the average of the lesser of the lumens per watt measured in the base up an/or other specified positions. Use wattages place on packaging to select proper specification efficacy in this table, not measured wattage. Labeled wattages are for reference only.
2 Efficacies are based on measured values for lumens and wattages from pertinent test data. Wattages and lumens placed on packages may not be used in calculation and are not governed by this specification. For multi-level or dimmable systems, measurements shall be at the highest setting. Acceptable measurement error is +/−3%.
(v) Dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2007, shall have an energy factor that meets or exceeds the following values:
25.01-35.00 1.20
35.01-54.00 1.30
54.01-74.99 1.50
75.00 or more 2.25
5. The authority citation for part 431 is revised to read as follows:
6. Section 431.1 of subpart A is revised to read as follows:
7. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart C consisting of §§ 431.61, 431.62, and 431.66 to read as follows:
§ 431.61
(1) Is not a consumer product (as defined in § 430.2 of part 430);
(1) The term “AV” means the adjusted volume (ft3) (defined as 1.63 x frozen temperature compartment volume (ft3) + chilled temperature compartment volume (ft3)) with compartment volumes measured in accordance with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Standard HRF1-1979.
(b) Each commercial refrigerator, freezer, and refrigerator-freezer with a self-contained condensing unit designed for holding temperature applications manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall have a daily energy consumption (in kilowatt hours per day) that does not exceed the following:
(c) Each commercial refrigerator with a self-contained condensing unit designed for pull-down temperature applications and transparent doors manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall have a daily energy consumption (in kilowatt hours per day) of not more than 0.126V + 3.51.
§ 431.71
8. Section 431.71 of subpart D is amended by revising “
9. Section 431.81 of subpart E is amended by revising “
10. Section 431.91 of subpart F of part 431 is amended by revising “
11. In § 431.92 of subpart F of part 431, revise the definitions of “large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment” and “small commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment”, and add new definitions for the terms “commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment” and “very large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment” in alphabetical order to read as follows:
12. Section 431.97 of subpart F of part 431, is amended by:
a. Designating the existing text as paragraph (a) and adding the words “and before January 1, 2010” after the language in parentheses; and
(b) Commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall have Energy Efficiency Ratio and Coefficient of Performance no less than:
Small commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (air-cooled) ≥65,000 and <135,000 AC EER = 11.2* EER = 11.0**
HP EER = 11.0* EER = 10.8**
Large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (air-cooled) ≥135,000 and <240,000 AC EER = 1 1.0* EER = 10.8**
HP EER = 10.6* EER = 10.4**
Very large commercial package air-conditioning (air-cooled) ≥ 240,000 and <760,000 AC EER = 10.0* EER = 9.8**
HP EER = 9.5* EER = 9.3**
Small commercial package air-conditioning heat pump ≥65,000 and <135,000 HP COP = 3.3
Large commercial package air-conditioning heat pump ≥135,000 and <240,000 HP COP = 3.2
Very large commercial package air-conditioning heat pump ≥ 240,000 and <760,000 HP COP = 3.2
* This EER level applies to equipment that has electric resistance heat or no heating.
** This EER level applies to equipment with all other heating-system types that are integrated into the unitary equipment.
* EER at a standard temperature rating of 95°F dry-bulb and COP at a high temperature rating of 47°F dry-bulb.
13. Section 431.101 of subpart G is amended by revising “
14. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart H consisting of §§ 431.131, 431.132, and 431.136 to read as follows:
§ 431.131
§ 431.136
Each automatic commercial ice maker that produces cube type ice with capacities between 50 and 2500 pounds Start Printed Page 60416per 24-hour period when tested according to the test standard established in accordance with section 343 of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6314) and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, shall meet the following standard levels:
Ice Making Head Water <1436 4.0 200-0.022H.
Ice Making Head Air <450 6.89-0.0011H Not applicable.
Self Contained Water <200 7.6 191-0.0315H.
Self Contained Air <175 9.8 Not applicable.
15. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart I to read as follows:
Definitions concerning commercial clothers washers.
§ 431.151
The test procedures for residential clothes washers in Appendix J1 to subpart B of part 430 of this title shall be used to test commercial clothes washers.
16. Part 431 is amended by re-designating subpart K as subpart U and redesignating §§ 431.190 through 431.196 as §§ 431.381 through 431.387.
16a. A new Subpart K consisting of §§ 431.191, 431.192, and 431.196 is added to part 431 to read as follows:
§ 431.191
This subpart contains energy conservation requirements for distribution transformers, pursuant to Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309.
Definitions concerning distribution transformers.
(1) Has an input voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or less;
(2) Has an output voltage of 600 volts or less; and
(3) Is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz; however, the term “distribution transformer” does not include—
(ii) A transformer that is designed to be used in a special purpose application and is unlikely to be used in general purpose applications, such as a drive transformer, rectifier transformer, auto-transformer, Uninterruptible Power System transformer, impedance transformer, regulating transformer, sealed and non-ventilating transformer, machine tool transformer, welding transformer, grounding transformer, or testing transformer; or
(iii) Any transformer not listed in paragraph (3)(ii) of this definition that is excluded by the Secretary by rule because— Start Printed Page 60417
(A) The transformer is designed for a special application;
(B) The transformer is unlikely to be used in general purpose applications; and
(C) The application of standards to the transformer would not result in significant energy savings.
§ 431.196
(a) Low Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformers. The efficiency of a low voltage dry-type distribution transformer manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, shall be no less than the following:
Single phase efficiency
(b) Liquid-Immersed Distribution Transformers. [Reserved]
(c) Medium Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformers. [Reserved]
17. Part 431 is amended by redesignating subpart L as subpart V and redesignating §§ 431.201 through 431.207 as §§ 431.401 through 431.407.
17a. A new subpart L consisting of §§ 431.201, 431.202, and 431.206 is added to part 431 to read as follows:
18. Part 431 is amended by re-designating subpart M as subpart W and redesignating §§ 431.211 through 431.220 as §§ 431.421 through 431.430.
18a. A new subpart M consisting of §§ 431.221, 431.222, and 431.226 is added to part 431 to read as follows:
§ 431.222
§ 431.226
(a) Have a nominal wattage no greater than:
Maximum wattage (at 74 °C)
Nominal wattage (at 25 °C)
19. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart N consisting of §§ 431.241, 431.242, and 431.246 to read as follows:
(b) Have power venting or an automatic flue damper.
20. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart O consisting of §§ 431.261, 431.262, and 431.266 to read as follows:
Definitions concerning commercial prerinse spray valves.
Commercial prerinse spray valve means a handheld device designed and marketed for use with commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment that sprays water on dishes, flatware, and other food service items for the purpose of removing food residue before cleaning the items.
§ 431.266
21. Part 431 is amended by adding a new subpart P consisting of §§ 431.281, 431.282, and 431.286 to read as follows:
§ 431.281
This subpart contains energy conservation requirements for mercury vapor lamp ballasts, pursuant to section 135 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-58.
(1) The light-producing arc is stabilized by bulb wall temperature; and
(2) The arc tube has a bulb wall loading 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 in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation from mercury operating at a partial pressure in excess of 100,000 PA (approximately 1 atm), including such lamps that are clear, phosphor-coated, and self-ballasted.
Mercury vapor lamp ballast means a device that is designed and marketed to start and operate mercury vapor lamps by providing the necessary voltage and current.
Mercury vapor lamp ballasts shall not be manufactured or imported after January 1, 2008.
22. Subparts Q through T are added and reserved.
1. See, for example, section 135(a)(2)(B) (the definition of “medium base compact fluorescent lamp”); section 135(a)(3) (the definition of “commercial prerinse spray valve”); and section 135(c)(4) (standards for medium base compact fluorescent lamps).
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