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Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Samsung From the Department of Energy Residential Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedures, 19884-19886 [2014-08077]
Download as PDF 19884 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices Samsung has requested permission to use as part of its waiver petition is, as with its prior waiver petitions noted above, identical to the test procedure provisions for products with long-time or variable defrost DOE adopted in the final test procedure rule that manufacturers will be required to use starting in 2014. Because the currently applicable test procedure found in 10 CFR Part 430, subpart B, appendix A1 cannot be used to test the basic models at issue or would otherwise lead to materially inaccurate results, DOE previously granted a waiver to Samsung for other basic models incorporating multiple defrost technology. See 77 FR 1474, 77 FR 75428, 78 FR 35901, 78 FR 35898, and 78 FR 65623. DOE has determined that it is desirable to have similar basic models, such as those addressed by the Samsung petition addressed in this notice, tested in a consistent manner and is adopting the same approach laid out in its prior decision by permitting Samsung to use the alternate test procedure specified in this Decision and Order. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Consultations with Other Agencies DOE consulted with the appropriate staff at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff concerning the Samsung petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have any objections to granting a waiver to Samsung. IV. Conclusion After careful consideration of all the material submitted by Samsung and consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered that: (1) The petitions for waiver submitted by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Case No. RF–036) are hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs below. (2) Samsung shall be required to test and rate the following Samsung models according to the alternate test procedure set forth in paragraph (3) of this section. RS25H5121** RS25H5111** (3) Samsung shall be required to test the products listed in paragraph (2) of this section according to appendix A1 to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 except that the test cycle shall be identical to the test procedure provisions for products with long-time or variable defrost located in section 4.2.1 of appendix A to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430, as adopted in DOE’s final rule dated January 25, 2012 (77 FR 3559). (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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 November 26, 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. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–08073 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–037] Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Samsung 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 the decision and order (Case No. RF–037) that grants Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) 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, Samsung provides an alternate test procedure to address the difficulties in testing dual compressor systems using the currently applicable DOE test procedure. Under today’s decision and order, Samsung shall be required to test and rate these refrigerator-freezers using an alternate test procedure that takes dual SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 compressors into account when measuring energy consumption. DATES: This Decision and Order is effective April 10, 2014. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Samsung with a waiver from the applicable residential refrigerator and refrigeratorfreezer test procedures in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A for certain basic models of refrigerator-freezers with dual compressors, provided that Samsung tests and rates such products using the alternate test procedure described in this notice. Today’s decision prohibits Samsung from making representations concerning the energy efficiency of these products unless the product has been tested in a manner 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). 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 In the Matter of: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Case No. RF–037) I. Background and Authority Title III, Part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), Public Law 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 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices 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). Where: 1440 = number of minutes in a day ET is the test cycle energy (kWh/day); i is a variable that can equal to 1, 2 or more II. Samsung’s Petition for Waiver: Assertions and Determinations On December 13 and 26, 2013, Samsung submitted petitions for waiver from the test procedure applicable to residential electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A because it was designing new refrigeratorfreezers that incorporate a dual compressor design. Samsung sought a waiver from the existing DOE test procedure applicable to refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers under 10 CFR part 430 because the existing test procedure does not account for the company’s dual compressor products. In its petition, Samsung set forth an alternate test procedure and noted in support for the petition already granted to Sub-Zero involving a similar waiver pertaining to the use of dual compressor-equipped refrigerators. See 76 FR 71335 (November 17, 2011) (interim waiver) and 77 FR 5784 (February 6, 2012) (Decision and Order). DOE has also granted a similar waiver to LG. See 77 FR 44603 (July 30, 2012) (interim waiver) and 78 FR 18327 (March 26, 2013) (Decision and Order). While Samsung has acknowledged that its products are different from the ones addressed by the Sub-Zero waiver in that they feature a different number of evaporators and defrost heaters, Samsung asserts that the procedure outlined in the Sub-Zero waiver will provide a representative measurement of the energy use of its products. In addition, Samsung requests that it be permitted to use the alternate test procedure that DOE has already permitted Sub-Zero and LG to use in response to similar waiver requests pertaining to the testing of refrigeratorfreezers that use shared dual compressors, with minor modification suggested below: Before: 5.2.1.4 Dual Compressor Systems with dual Automatic Defrost With Minor Change: 5.2.1.4 Dual Compressor Systems with Automatic Defrost (i=1 is mono, i=2 is dual). DOE has determined that it is desirable to have similar basic models, such as those addressed by this most recent Samsung petition, tested in a consistent manner and is adopting the same approach laid out in its prior decision by permitting Samsung 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 Samsung petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have any objections to granting a waiver to Samsung. IV. Conclusion After careful consideration of all the material that was submitted by Samsung and DOE’s consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered that: (1) The petitions for waiver submitted by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Case No. RF–037) are hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs below. (2) Samsung shall be required to test and rate the following Samsung models according to the alternate test procedure set forth in paragraph (3) of this section. RF34H99**** RF33H99**** (3) Samsung shall be required to test the product 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 Samsung products listed in paragraph (2) only, replace section 5.2.1.4 of appendix A, with the following: 5.2.1.4 Dual Compressor Systems with Automatic Defrost (i=1 is mono, i=2 is dual). The two-part test method in section 4.2.1 must be used, and the energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per day shall be calculated equivalent to: that identifies the distinct defrost cycle types applicable for the refrigerator or 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 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 EN10AP14.000 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 that 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 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 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 of 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, 19885 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
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decision and order (Case No. RF-037) that grants Samsung Electronics
refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer test procedures for the basic
models set forth in its petition for waiver. In its petition, Samsung
provides an alternate test procedure to address the difficulties in
testing dual compressor systems using the currently applicable DOE test
procedure. Under today's decision and order, Samsung shall be required
to test and rate these refrigerator-freezers using an alternate test
procedure that takes dual compressors into account when measuring
430, subpart B, appendix A for certain basic models of refrigerator-
freezers with dual compressors, provided that Samsung tests and rates
such products using the alternate test procedure described in this
notice. Today's decision prohibits Samsung from making representations
has been tested in a manner consistent with the provisions and
In the Matter of: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Case No. RF-037)
On December 13 and 26, 2013, Samsung submitted petitions for waiver
subpart B, appendix A because it was designing new refrigerator-
freezers that incorporate a dual compressor design. Samsung sought a
waiver from the existing DOE test procedure applicable to refrigerators
and refrigerator-freezers under 10 CFR part 430 because the existing
test procedure does not account for the company's dual compressor
products. In its petition, Samsung set forth an alternate test
procedure and noted in support for the petition already granted to Sub-
Zero involving a similar waiver pertaining to the use of dual
compressor-equipped refrigerators. See 76 FR 71335 (November 17, 2011)
(interim waiver) and 77 FR 5784 (February 6, 2012) (Decision and
Order). DOE has also granted a similar waiver to LG. See 77 FR 44603
(July 30, 2012) (interim waiver) and 78 FR 18327 (March 26, 2013)
(Decision and Order). While Samsung has acknowledged that its products
are different from the ones addressed by the Sub-Zero waiver in that
they feature a different number of evaporators and defrost heaters,
Samsung asserts that the procedure outlined in the Sub-Zero waiver will
provide a representative measurement of the energy use of its products.
In addition, Samsung requests that it be permitted to use the alternate
test procedure that DOE has already permitted Sub-Zero and LG to use in
response to similar waiver requests pertaining to the testing of
refrigerator-freezers that use shared dual compressors, with minor
modification suggested below:
With Minor Change: 5.2.1.4 Dual Compressor Systems with Automatic
Defrost (i=1 is mono, i=2 is dual).
models, such as those addressed by this most recent Samsung petition,
out in its prior decision by permitting Samsung to use the alternate
Commission (FTC) concerning the Samsung petition for waiver. The FTC
staff did not have any objections to granting a waiver to Samsung.
by Samsung and DOE's consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered
America, Inc. (Case No. RF-037) are hereby granted as set forth in the
(3) Samsung shall be required to test the product listed in
except that, for the Samsung products listed in paragraph (2) only,
replace section 5.2.1.4 of appendix A, with the following:
5.2.1.4 Dual Compressor Systems with Automatic Defrost (i=1 is
mono, i=2 is dual). The two-part test method in section 4.2.1 must be
used, and the energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per day shall be
calculated equivalent to:
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i is a variable that can equal to 1, 2 or more that identifies the
distinct defrost cycle types applicable for the refrigerator or
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refrigerator-freezer;
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);
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).
The test shall start after a minimum 24 hours stabilization run for
each temperature control setting.
The temperature average for the first and last compressor cycle of
the test period must be within 1.0[deg]F (0.6[deg]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.
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[deg]F
(0.6[deg]C) of the EP1 test period temperature average for each
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 on-cycle before the next
defrost occurrence (refrigerator or freezer). If the previous condition
does not meet 24 hours time, additional EP1 steady state segment data
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.
Samsung's December 13 and 26, 2013 petitions for waiver. Grant of this
waiver does not release a petitioner from the certification
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