Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for General Service Lamps

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY <CFR>10 CFR Parts 429 and 430</CFR> <DEPDOC>[EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010]</DEPDOC> <RIN>RIN 1904-AF67</RIN> <SUBJECT>Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for General Service Lamps</SUBJECT> <HD SOURCE="HED">AGENCY:</HD> Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. <HD SOURCE="HED">ACTION:</HD> Notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting. <SUM> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUMMARY:</HD> The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) proposes several clarifications to the test procedures for general service lamps (“GSLs”) located in appendix W, appendix BB and appendix DD. Specifically, DOE proposes to clarify that GSLs must not be tested as colored lamps, GSLs that can operate at multiple correlated color temperatures (“CCTs”) be tested at one specific CCT, and that lamps with additional components that do not affect light output must be turned off during testing. The proposed clarifications specify that non-integrated lamps be tested with a fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver selected based on compatibility lists and availability; and provide specifications regarding the starting method, ballast factor, number of lamps and references to the relevant industry standards. This rulemaking is limited in scope and is considering clarifications to the current test procedures that are required for certification of compliance with existing applicable GSL energy conservation standards. Further, this rulemaking does not satisfy the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requirement that, at least once every 7 years, DOE review the test procedures for GSLs. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal. </SUM> <EFFDATE> <HD SOURCE="HED">DATES:</HD> DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this proposal no later than December 26, 2024. <E T="03">See</E> section V of this document, “Public Participation,” for details. DOE will hold a public meeting if one is requested by December 2, 2024. If a public meeting is requested, DOE will announce its date and participation information on the DOE website and via email. </EFFDATE> <HD SOURCE="HED">ADDRESSES:</HD> Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <E T="03">www.regulations.gov</E> under docket number EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010, by any of the following methods: (1) <E T="03">Email: GSL2024TP0010@ee.doe.gov</E> . Include the docket number EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010 in the subject line of the message. (2) <E T="03">Postal Mail:</E> Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (“CD”), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. (3) <E T="03">Hand Delivery/Courier:</E> Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. No telefacsimiles (“faxes”) will be accepted. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on this process, see section V of this document. <E T="03">Docket:</E> The docket for this activity, which includes <E T="04">Federal Register</E> notices, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts (if a public meeting is held), comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for review at <E T="03">www.regulations.gov</E> . All documents in the docket are listed in the <E T="03">www.regulations.gov</E> index. However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure. The docket web page can be found at <E T="03">www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2024-BT-TP-0010</E> . The docket web page contains instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. <E T="03">See</E> section V of this document for information on how to submit comments through <E T="03">www.regulations.gov</E> . <FURINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:</HD> Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-0371. Email <E T="03">ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ee.doe.gov</E> . Ms. Kiana Daw, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-4798. Email: <E T="03">kiana.daw@hq.doe.gov</E> . For further information on how to submit a comment, review other public comments and the docket, or participate in a public meeting (if one is held), contact the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program staff at (202) 287-1445 or by email: <E T="03">ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ee.doe.gov</E> . </FURINF> <SUPLINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:</HD> DOE proposes to maintain previously approved incorporations by reference and to incorporate by reference the following industry standards into title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) part 430: ANSI C78.53-2019 (R2023), “ANSI C78.53-2023”, “American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Performance Specifications for Direct Replacement LED (Light Emitting Diode) Lamps” approved August 24, 2023. ANSI C78.901-2016, “ANSI C78.901-2016”, “American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics” approved August 23, 2016. Copies of ANSI C78.53-2023 and ANSI C78.901-2016 are available at <E T="03">https://webstore.ansi.org/</E> or <E T="03">https://www.ansi.org or https://www.nema.org</E> . <E T="03">See</E> section IV.M of this document for a further discussion of these standards. <HD SOURCE="HD1">Table of Contents</HD> <EXTRACT> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">I. Authority and Background</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">A. Authority</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">B. Background</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">C. Deviation From Appendix A</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">III. Discussion</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">A. Scope of Applicability</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">B. Proposed Clarifications to Appendix W, Appendix BB, and Appendix DD</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">1. Lamps With Multiple Modes</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">2. Lamps With Non-Illumination Components</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">3. Non-Integrated LED Lamps</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">C. Reporting</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">D. Test Procedure Costs and Harmonization</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">1. Test Procedure Costs and Impact</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">2. Harmonization With Industry Standards</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">E. Compliance Date</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">A. Review Under Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">E. Review Under Executive Order 13132</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">F. Review Under Executive Order 12988</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">I. Review Under Executive Order 12630</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">K. Review Under Executive Order 13211</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">V. Public Participation</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">A. Submission of Comments</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP1-2">B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment</FP> <FP SOURCE="FP-2">VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary</FP> </EXTRACT> <HD SOURCE="HD1">I. Authority and Background</HD> GSLs are included in the list of “covered products” for which DOE is authorized to establish and amend energy conservation standards and test procedures. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB); 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(DD); 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)) GSLs include but are not limited to general service incandescent lamps (“GSILs”), incandescent reflector lamps (“IRLs”), compact fluorescent lamps (“CFLs”), integrated light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps. DOE's test procedure for GSILs and IRLs are set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix R (“appendix R”). DOE's test procedure for CFLs is set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix W (“appendix W”). DOE's test procedure for integrated LED lamps is set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix BB (“appendix BB”). DOE's test procedure for GSLs that are not GSILs, IRLs, CFLs, or integrated LED lamps is set forth at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix DD (“appendix DD”). The following sections discuss DOE's authority to establish and amend test procedures for GSLs and relevant background information regarding DOE's consideration of test procedures for this product. <HD SOURCE="HD2">A. Authority</HD> The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163, as amended (“EPCA”), <SU>1</SU> <FTREF/> authorizes DOE to regulate the energy efficiency of a num ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Preview showing 10k of 106k characters. Full document text is stored and available for version comparison. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━