80 FR 13791 - Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Comparison With Forecasted Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 51 (March 17, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 13791-13794] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-05947] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013] Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Comparison With Forecasted Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of data availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is informing the public of its collection of shipment data and creation of spreadsheet models to [[Page 13792]] provide comparisons between actual and benchmark estimate unit sales of five lamp types (i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3- way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps) that are currently exempt from energy conservation standards. As the actual sales do not exceed the forecasted estimate by 100 percent for any lamp type (i.e., the threshold triggering a rulemaking for an energy conservation standard), DOE has determined that no regulatory action is necessary at this time. However, DOE will continue to track sales data for these exempted lamps. Relating to this activity, DOE has prepared, and is making available on its Web site, a spreadsheet showing the comparisons of anticipated versus actual sales, as well as the model used to generate the original sales estimates. The spreadsheet is available online at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/63. DATES: As of March 17, 2015, DOE has determined that no regulatory action is necessary at this time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email: [email protected]. Mr. Peter Cochran, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585- 0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9496. Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Definitions A. Rough Service Lamps B. Vibration Service Lamps C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps D. 2,601-3,300 Lumen General Service Incandescent Lamps E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps III. Comparison Methodology IV. Comparison Results A. Rough Service Lamps B. Vibration Service Lamps C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps D. 2,601-3,300 Lumen General Service Incandescent Lamps E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps V. Conclusion I. Background The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007; Pub. L. 110-140) was enacted on December 19, 2007. Among the requirements of subtitle B (Lighting Energy Efficiency) of title III of EISA 2007 were provisions directing DOE to collect, analyze, and monitor unit sales of five lamp types (i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3- way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps). In relevant part, section 321(a)(3)(B) of EISA 2007 amended section 325(l) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) by adding paragraph (4)(B), which generally directs DOE, in consultation with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), to: (1) Collect unit sales data for each of the five lamp types for calendar years 1990 through 2006 in order to determine the historical growth rate for each lamp type; and (2) construct a model for each of the five lamp types based on coincident economic indicators that closely match the historical annual growth rates of each lamp type to provide a neutral comparison benchmark estimate of future unit sales. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(B)) Section 321(a)(3)(B) of EISA 2007 also amends section 325(l) of EPCA by adding paragraph (4)(C), which, in relevant part, directs DOE to collect unit sales data for calendar years 2010 through 2025, in consultation with NEMA, for each of the five lamp types. DOE must then: (1) Compare the actual lamp sales in that year with the benchmark estimate; (2) determine if the unit sales projection has been exceeded; and (3) issue the findings within 90 days of the end of the analyzed calendar year. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(C)) On December 18, 2008, DOE issued a notice of data availability (NODA) for the Report on Data Collection and Estimated Future Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types (hereafter the ``2008 analysis''), which was published in the Federal Register on December 24, 2008. 73 FR 79072. The 2008 analysis presented the 1990 through 2006 shipment data collected in consultation with NEMA, the spreadsheet model DOE constructed for each lamp type, and the benchmark unit sales estimates for 2010 through 2025. On April 4, 2011, DOE published a NODA in the Federal Register announcing the availability of updated spreadsheet models presenting the benchmark estimates from the 2008 analysis and the collected sales data from 2010 for the first annual comparison. 76 FR 18425. Similarly, DOE published NODAs in the Federal Register in the following three years announcing the updated spreadsheet models and sales data for the annual comparisons. 77 FR 16183 (March 20, 2012); 78 FR 15891 (March 13, 2013); 79 FR 15058 (March 18, 2014). This NODA presents the fifth annual comparison; specifically, section IV of this report compares the actual unit sales against benchmark unit sales estimates for 2014.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The notices and related documents for the 2008 analysis and successive annual comparisons, including this NODA, are available through the DOE Web site at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/63. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EISA 2007 also amends section 325(l) of EPCA by adding paragraphs (4)(D) through (4)(H), which state that if DOE finds that the unit sales for a given lamp type in any year between 2010 and 2025 exceed the benchmark estimate of unit sales by at least 100 percent (i.e., more than double the anticipated sales), then DOE must take regulatory action to establish an energy conservation standard for such lamps. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(D) through (H)) For 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, DOE must adopt a statutorily prescribed energy conservation standard. For the other four types of lamps, the statute requires DOE to initiate an accelerated rulemaking to establish energy conservation standards. If the Secretary does not complete the accelerated rulemakings within one year of the end of the previous calendar year, there is a ``backstop requirement'' for each lamp type, which would establish energy conservation standard levels and related requirements by statute. Id. As in the 2008 analysis and previous comparisons, DOE uses manufacturer shipments as a surrogate for unit sales in this NODA because manufacturer shipment data are tracked and aggregated by the trade organization, NEMA. DOE believes that annual shipments track closely with actual unit sales of these five lamp types, as DOE presumes that retailer inventories remain constant from year to year. DOE believes this is a reasonable assumption because the markets for these five lamp types have existed for many years, thereby enabling manufacturers and retailers to establish appropriate inventory levels that reflect market demand. In addition, increasing unit sales must eventually result in increasing manufacturer shipments. This is the same methodology presented in DOE's 2008 analysis and subsequent annual comparisons, and the Department did not receive any comments challenging this assumption or the general approach. [[Page 13793]] II. Definitions A. Rough Service Lamps Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 amended section 321(30) of EPCA by adding the definition of a ``rough service lamp.'' The statutory definition reads as follows: ``The term `rough service lamp' means a lamp that--(i) has a minimum of 5 supports with filament configurations that are C-7A, C-11, C-17, and C-22 as listed in Figure 6-12 of the 9th edition of the IESNA [Illuminating Engineering Society of North America] Lighting handbook, or similar configurations where lead wires are not counted as supports; and (ii) is designated and marketed specifically for `rough service' applications, with--(I) the designation appearing on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for rough service.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(X)) As noted above, rough service incandescent lamps must have a minimum of five filament support wires (not counting the two connecting leads at the beginning and end of the filament), and must be designated and marketed for ``rough service'' applications. This type of incandescent lamp is typically used in applications where the lamp would be subject to mechanical shock or vibration while it is operating. Standard incandescent lamps have only two support wires (which also serve as conductors), one at each end of the filament coil. When operating (i.e., when the tungsten filament is glowing so hot that it emits light), a standard incandescent lamp's filament is brittle, and rough service applications could cause it to break prematurely. To address this problem, lamp manufacturers developed lamp designs that incorporate additional support wires along the length of the filament to ensure that it has support not just at each end, but at several other points as well. The additional support protects the filament during operation and enables longer operating life for incandescent lamps in rough service applications. Typical applications for these rough service lamps might include commercial hallways and stairwells, gyms, storage areas, and security areas. B. Vibration Service Lamps Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 amended section 321(30) of EPCA by adding the definition of a ``vibration service lamp.'' The statutory definition reads as follows: ``The term `vibration service lamp' means a lamp that--(i) has filament configurations that are C-5, C-7A, or C- 9, as listed in Figure 6-12 of the 9th Edition of the IESNA Lighting Handbook or similar configurations; (ii) has a maximum wattage of 60 watts; (iii) is sold at retail in packages of 2 lamps or less; and (iv) is designated and marketed specifically for vibration service or vibration-resistant applications, with--(I) the designation appearing on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being vibration service only.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(AA)) The statute mentions three examples of filament configurations for vibration service lamps in Figure 6-12 of the IESNA Lighting Handbook, one of which (i.e., C-7A) is also listed in the statutory definition of ``rough service lamp.'' The definition of ``vibration service lamp'' requires that such lamps have a maximum wattage of 60 watts and be sold at a retail level in packages of two lamps or fewer. Similar to rough service lamps, vibration service lamps must be designated and marketed for vibration service or vibration-resistant applications. As the name suggests, this type of incandescent lamp is generally used in applications where the incandescent lamp would be subject to a continuous low level of vibration, such as in a ceiling fan light kit. In such applications, standard incandescent lamps without additional filament support wires may not achieve the full rated life, because the filament wire is brittle and would be subject to breakage at typical operating temperature. To address this problem, lamp manufacturers typically use a more malleable tungsten filament to avoid damage and short circuits between coils. C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 amended section 321(30) of EPCA by adding the definition of a ``3-way incandescent lamp.'' The statutory definition reads as follows: ``The term `3-way incandescent lamp' includes an incandescent lamp that--(i) employs 2 filaments, operated separately and in combination, to provide 3 light levels; and (ii) is designated on the lamp packaging and marketing materials as being a 3-way incandescent lamp.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(Y)) Three-way lamps are commonly found in wattage combinations such as 50, 100, and 150 watts or 30, 70, and 100 watts. These lamps use two filaments (e.g., a 30-watt and a 70-watt filament) and can be operated separately or together to produce three different lumen outputs (e.g., 305 lumens with one filament, 995 lumens with the other, or 1,300 lumens using the filaments together). When used in three-way sockets, these lamps allow users to control the light level. Three-way incandescent lamps are typically used in residential multi-purpose areas, where consumers may adjust the light level to be appropriate for the task they are performing. D. 2,601--3,300 Lumen General Service Incandescent Lamps The statute does not provide a definition of ``2,601-3,300 Lumen General Service Incandescent Lamps''; however, DOE is interpreting this term to be a general service incandescent lamp \2\ that emits light between 2,601 and 3,300 lumens. Lamps on the market that emit light within this lumen range are immediately recognizable because, as required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-486, all general service incandescent lamps must be labeled with lamp lumen output.\3\ These lamps are used in general service applications when high light output is needed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ ``The term `general service incandescent lamp' means a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that--(I) is intended for general service applications; (II) has a medium screw base; (III) has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and (IV) is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(D)(i)). \3\ The Federal Trade Commission issued the lamp labeling requirements in 1994 (see 59 FR 25176 (May 13, 1994)). Further amendments were made to the lamp labeling requirements in 2007 (see 16 CFR 305.15(b); 72 FR 49948, 49971-72 (August 29, 2007)). The package must display the lamp's light output (in lumens), energy use (in watts), and lamp life (in hours). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 amended section 321(30) of EPCA by adding the definition of a ``shatter-resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or shatter-protected lamp.'' The statutory definition reads as follows: ``The terms `shatter-resistant lamp,' `shatter-proof lamp,' and `shatter-protected lamp' mean a lamp that--(i) has a coating or equivalent technology that is compliant with [National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute] NSF/ANSI 51 and is designed to contain the glass if the glass envelope of the lamp is broken; and (ii) is designated and marketed for the intended application, with--(I) the designation on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being shatter-resistant, shatter-proof, or shatter-protected.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(Z)) Although the definition provides three names commonly used to refer to these lamps, DOE simply refers to them collectively as ``shatter-resistant lamps.'' Shatter-resistant lamps incorporate a special coating designed to prevent glass [[Page 13794]] shards from being dispersed if a lamp's glass envelope breaks. Shatter- resistant lamps incorporate a coating compliant with industry standard NSF/ANSI 51,\4\ ``Food Equipment Materials,'' and are labeled and marketed as shatter-resistant, shatter-proof, or shatter-protected. Some types of the coatings can also protect the lamp from breakage in applications subject to heat and thermal shock that may occur from water, sleet, snow, soldering, or welding. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ NSF/ANSI 51 applies specifically to materials and coatings used in the manufacturing of equipment and objects destined for contact with foodstuffs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. Comparison Methodology In the 2008 analysis, DOE reviewed each of the five sets of shipment data that was collected in consultation with NEMA and applied two curve fits to generate unit sales estimates for the five lamp types after calendar year 2006. One curve fit applied a linear regression to the historical data and extended that line into the future. The other curve fit applied an exponential growth function to the shipment data and projected unit sales into the future. For this calculation, linear regression treats the year as a dependent variable and shipments as the independent variable. The linear regression curve fit is modeled by minimizing the differences among the data points and the best curve-fit linear line using the least squares function.\5\ The exponential curve fit is also a regression function and uses the same least squares function to find the best fit. For some data sets, an exponential curve provides a better characterization of the historical data, and, therefore, a better projection of the future data. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ The least squares function is an analytical tool that DOE uses to minimize the sum of the squared residual differences between the actual historical data points and the modeled value (i.e., the linear curve fit). In minimizing this value, the resulting curve fit will represent the best fit possible to the data provided. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps, DOE found that the linear regression and exponential growth curve fits produced nearly the same estimates of unit sales (i.e., the difference between the two forecasted values was less than 1 or 2 percent). However, for rough service and vibration service lamps, the linear regression curve fit projected lamp unit sales would decline to zero for both lamp types by 2018. In contrast, the exponential growth curve fit projected a more gradual decline in unit sales, such that lamps would still be sold beyond 2018, and it was, therefore, considered the more realistic forecast. While DOE was satisfied that either the linear regression or exponential growth spreadsheet model generated a reasonable benchmark unit sales estimate for 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps, DOE selected the exponential growth curve fit for these lamp types for consistency with the selection made for rough service and vibration service lamps.\6\ DOE examines the benchmark unit sales estimates and actual sales for each of the five lamp types in the following section and also makes the comparisons available in a spreadsheet online: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/63. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ This selection is consistent with the previous annual comparisons. See DOE's 2008 forecast spreadsheet models of the lamp types for greater detail on the estimates. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Comparison Results A. Rough Service Lamps For rough service lamps, the exponential growth forecast projected the benchmark unit sales estimate for 2014 to be 5,224,000 units. The NEMA-provided shipment data reported shipments of 7,267,000 units in 2014. As this finding exceeds the estimate by only 39.1 percent, DOE will continue to track rough service lamp sales data and will not initiate regulatory action for this lamp type at this time. B. Vibration Service Lamps For vibration service lamps, the exponential growth forecast projected the benchmark unit sales estimate for 2014 to be 2,729,000 units. The NEMA-provided shipment data reported shipments of 5,220,000 units in 2014. As this finding exceeds the estimate by only 91.3 percent, DOE will continue to track vibration service lamp sales data and will not initiate regulatory action for this lamp type at this time. C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps For 3-way incandescent lamps, the exponential growth forecast projected the benchmark unit sales estimate for 2014 to be 49,107,000 units. The NEMA-provided shipment data reported shipments of 35,340,000 units in 2014. As this finding is only 72.0 percent of the estimate, DOE will continue to track 3-way incandescent lamp sales data and will not initiate regulatory action for this lamp type at this time. D. 2,601-3,300 Lumen General Service Incandescent Lamps For 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, the exponential growth forecast projected the benchmark unit sales estimate for 2014 to be 34,110,000 units. The NEMA-provided shipment data reported shipments of 5,232,000 units in 2014. As this finding is 15.3 percent of the estimate, DOE will continue to track 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamp sales data and will not initiate regulatory action for this lamp type at this time. E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps For shatter-resistant lamps, the exponential growth forecast projected the benchmark unit sales estimate for 2014 to be 1,671,000 units. The NEMA-provided shipment data reported shipments of 1,042,000 units in 2014. As this finding is only 62.4 percent of the estimate, DOE will continue to track shatter-resistant lamp sales data and will not initiate regulatory action for this lamp type at this time. V. Conclusion None of the shipments for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, or shatter-resistant lamps crossed the statutory threshold for a standard. DOE will continue to monitor these five currently exempted lamp types and will assess 2015 sales by March 31, 2016, in order to determine whether an energy conservation standards rulemaking is required, consistent with 42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(D) through (H). Issued in Washington, DC, on March 10, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015-05947 Filed 3-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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Agency Program or initiative Results
Natural Resources Con- Conservation Delivery Streamlining Ini- CDSI Client Gateway (CG) is a secure web application that will enable
servation Service. tiative (CDSI). NRCS clients to perform many functions online and view their data with-
out having to travel to the USDA local service center. A client will be
able to request technical assistance, view their conservation plans,
apply for Farm Bill conservation program financial assistance, view their
contract payments for certified contract items (practices in Farm Bill
conservation program contracts) upload and download supporting docu-
mentation, and sign their plans, agreements, and contracts. CG will re-
duce approximately 110,000 hours of travel time for clients going to
agency offices and reduce the information collection burden by approxi-
mately 40,000 hours.
Animal and Plant Health Declaration Forms for Imported Plant In cooperation with other Federal entities, implemented initiatives to re-
Inspection Service. and Plant Products. duce the burden on importers and is developing an electronic entry sys-
tem and solicited public comments on regulatory options.
Cost savings to industry estimated at $1.7 million to $5.7 million for the
electronic entry system and cost savings to industry estimated at $7.2
million to $24 million for the de minimis exemption approximately and a
reduction of approximately 120,000 hours in information collection bur-
den.
Rulemaking is underway.
Animal and Plant Health Participation in the International Trade Amending regulations to remove any impediments to the full implementa-
Inspection Service. Data System. tion of participation in the International Trade Data System via the Auto-
mated Commercial Environment.
Animal and Plant Health Certification, Accreditation, Registra- Creating a new electronic system to consolidate and streamline agency
Inspection Service. tion, Permits, and Other Licenses. certification, accreditation, registration permit, and license processes.
Expects both savings in cost and information collection burden hours.
III. Regulatory Flexibility IV. Questions for Commenters comments and is not intended to limit
In addition to looking back at current In providing comments, the public is the issues that commenters may choose
regulations, USDA is also looking encouraged to respond to the below to address. We welcome comments from
forward to how new regulations are questions: the public on any of USDA’s regulations
implemented and how existing • What regulations or reporting and ways to improve them to help
regulations can be improved. Regulatory requirements that have become outdated USDA agencies advance the mission of
flexibility includes a variety of and, if so, how can they be modernized the Department consistent with the
regulatory techniques that can help to accomplish the regulatory objectives Executive Order. USDA notes that this
avoid unnecessary costs on regulated better? RFI is issued solely for information and
entities and avoid negative impacts. • Do agencies currently collect program-planning purposes. While
Regulatory flexibility techniques could information that they do not need or use responses to this RFI do not bind USDA
include: effectively to achieve regulatory to any further actions related to the
• Pilot projects, which can be used objectives? response, all submissions will be made
test regulatory approaches; • Which regulations, reporting publicly available on http://
requirements, or regulatory submission www.regulations.gov.
• Safe harbors, which are streamlined
or application processes are
modes of regulatory compliance and can Thomas J. Vilsack,
unnecessarily complicated or could be
serve to reduce compliance costs; Secretary of Agriculture.
streamlined to achieve regulatory
• Sunset provisions, which terminate [FR Doc. 2015–05742 Filed 3–16–15; 08:45 am]
objectives in ways that are more
a rule after a certain date;
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one or more threshold indicators that application processes, or reporting
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• Phase-ins, which allow the rule to technological developments? Can new
be phased-in for different groups at technologies be used to modify, 10 CFR Part 430
different times; streamline, or do away with existing
• Streamlined requirements, which regulatory or reporting requirements?
[Docket No. EERE–2011–BT–NOA–0013]
provide exemptions or other • Which regulations provide Energy Conservation Program: Data
streamlined requirements if a particular examples of how regulatory flexibility Collection and Comparison With
entity (for example, a small business) techniques have worked well? In Forecasted Unit Sales of Five Lamp
may otherwise experience general, who has benefitted from the Types
disproportionate burden from a rule; regulatory flexibility? What types of
• State flexibilities, which provide regulatory flexibility have worked well? AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
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greater flexibility to States or other • What regulations would be Renewable Energy, Department of
regulatory partners, for example, giving improved through the addition of Energy.
them freedom to implement alternative regulatory flexibility techniques? How ACTION: Notice of data availability.
regulatory approaches; and would regulatory flexibility lower costs
• Exceptions, which allow exceptions and burden? How would regulatory SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
to part or all of the rule in cases where flexibility improve benefits? Energy (DOE) is informing the public of
there is a potential or suspected This is a non-exhaustive list that is its collection of shipment data and
unintended consequence. meant to assist in the formulation of creation of spreadsheet models to
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II. Definitions has a maximum wattage of 60 watts; (iii) in residential multi-purpose areas,
is sold at retail in packages of 2 lamps where consumers may adjust the light
A. Rough Service Lamps
or less; and (iv) is designated and level to be appropriate for the task they
Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 marketed specifically for vibration are performing.
amended section 321(30) of EPCA by service or vibration-resistant
adding the definition of a ‘‘rough service D. 2,601—3,300 Lumen General Service
applications, with—(I) the designation
lamp.’’ The statutory definition reads as Incandescent Lamps
appearing on the lamp packaging; and
follows: ‘‘The term ‘rough service lamp’ (II) marketing materials that identify the The statute does not provide a
means a lamp that—(i) has a minimum lamp as being vibration service only.’’ definition of ‘‘2,601–3,300 Lumen
of 5 supports with filament (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(AA)) General Service Incandescent Lamps’’;
configurations that are C–7A, C–11, C– The statute mentions three examples however, DOE is interpreting this term
17, and C–22 as listed in Figure 6–12 of of filament configurations for vibration to be a general service incandescent
the 9th edition of the IESNA service lamps in Figure 6–12 of the lamp 2 that emits light between 2,601
[Illuminating Engineering Society of IESNA Lighting Handbook, one of and 3,300 lumens. Lamps on the market
North America] Lighting handbook, or which (i.e., C–7A) is also listed in the that emit light within this lumen range
similar configurations where lead wires statutory definition of ‘‘rough service are immediately recognizable because,
are not counted as supports; and (ii) is lamp.’’ The definition of ‘‘vibration as required by the Energy Policy Act of
designated and marketed specifically for service lamp’’ requires that such lamps 1992, Public Law 102–486, all general
‘rough service’ applications, with—(I) have a maximum wattage of 60 watts service incandescent lamps must be
the designation appearing on the lamp and be sold at a retail level in packages labeled with lamp lumen output.3 These
packaging; and (II) marketing materials of two lamps or fewer. Similar to rough lamps are used in general service
that identify the lamp as being for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps applications when high light output is
service.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(X)) must be designated and marketed for needed.
As noted above, rough service vibration service or vibration-resistant
incandescent lamps must have a E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps
applications. As the name suggests, this
minimum of five filament support wires type of incandescent lamp is generally Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007
(not counting the two connecting leads used in applications where the amended section 321(30) of EPCA by
at the beginning and end of the incandescent lamp would be subject to adding the definition of a ‘‘shatter-
filament), and must be designated and a continuous low level of vibration, resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or
marketed for ‘‘rough service’’ such as in a ceiling fan light kit. In such shatter-protected lamp.’’ The statutory
applications. This type of incandescent applications, standard incandescent definition reads as follows: ‘‘The terms
lamp is typically used in applications lamps without additional filament ‘shatter-resistant lamp,’ ‘shatter-proof
where the lamp would be subject to support wires may not achieve the full lamp,’ and ‘shatter-protected lamp’
mechanical shock or vibration while it rated life, because the filament wire is mean a lamp that—(i) has a coating or
is operating. Standard incandescent brittle and would be subject to breakage equivalent technology that is compliant
lamps have only two support wires at typical operating temperature. To with [National Sanitation Foundation/
(which also serve as conductors), one at address this problem, lamp American National Standards Institute]
each end of the filament coil. When manufacturers typically use a more NSF/ANSI 51 and is designed to contain
operating (i.e., when the tungsten malleable tungsten filament to avoid the glass if the glass envelope of the
filament is glowing so hot that it emits damage and short circuits between coils. lamp is broken; and (ii) is designated
light), a standard incandescent lamp’s and marketed for the intended
filament is brittle, and rough service C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps application, with—(I) the designation on
applications could cause it to break Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing
prematurely. To address this problem, amended section 321(30) of EPCA by materials that identify the lamp as being
lamp manufacturers developed lamp adding the definition of a ‘‘3-way shatter-resistant, shatter-proof, or
designs that incorporate additional incandescent lamp.’’ The statutory shatter-protected.’’ (42 U.S.C.
support wires along the length of the definition reads as follows: ‘‘The term 6291(30)(Z)) Although the definition
filament to ensure that it has support ‘3-way incandescent lamp’ includes an provides three names commonly used to
not just at each end, but at several other incandescent lamp that—(i) employs 2 refer to these lamps, DOE simply refers
points as well. The additional support filaments, operated separately and in to them collectively as ‘‘shatter-resistant
protects the filament during operation combination, to provide 3 light levels; lamps.’’
and enables longer operating life for and (ii) is designated on the lamp Shatter-resistant lamps incorporate a
incandescent lamps in rough service packaging and marketing materials as special coating designed to prevent glass
applications. Typical applications for being a 3-way incandescent lamp.’’ (42
2 ‘‘The term ‘general service incandescent lamp’
these rough service lamps might include U.S.C. 6291(30)(Y))
means a standard incandescent or halogen type
commercial hallways and stairwells, Three-way lamps are commonly lamp that—(I) is intended for general service
gyms, storage areas, and security areas. found in wattage combinations such as applications; (II) has a medium screw base; (III) has
50, 100, and 150 watts or 30, 70, and a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not
B. Vibration Service Lamps 100 watts. These lamps use two more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a
modified spectrum lamp, not less than 232 lumens
Section 321(a)(1)(B) of EISA 2007 filaments (e.g., a 30-watt and a 70-watt and not more than 1,950 lumens; and (IV) is capable
amended section 321(30) of EPCA by filament) and can be operated separately of being operated at a voltage range at least partially
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adding the definition of a ‘‘vibration or together to produce three different within 110 and 130 volts.’’ (42 U.S.C.
6291(30)(D)(i)).
service lamp.’’ The statutory definition lumen outputs (e.g., 305 lumens with 3 The Federal Trade Commission issued the lamp
reads as follows: ‘‘The term ‘vibration one filament, 995 lumens with the labeling requirements in 1994 (see 59 FR 25176
service lamp’ means a lamp that—(i) has other, or 1,300 lumens using the (May 13, 1994)). Further amendments were made to
filament configurations that are C–5, C– filaments together). When used in three- the lamp labeling requirements in 2007 (see 16 CFR
305.15(b); 72 FR 49948, 49971–72 (August 29,
7A, or C–9, as listed in Figure 6–12 of way sockets, these lamps allow users to 2007)). The package must display the lamp’s light
the 9th Edition of the IESNA Lighting control the light level. Three-way output (in lumens), energy use (in watts), and lamp
Handbook or similar configurations; (ii) incandescent lamps are typically used life (in hours).
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shards from being dispersed if a lamp’s 2018, and it was, therefore, considered D. 2,601–3,300 Lumen General Service
glass envelope breaks. Shatter-resistant the more realistic forecast. While DOE Incandescent Lamps
lamps incorporate a coating compliant was satisfied that either the linear
For 2,601–3,300 lumen general
with industry standard NSF/ANSI 51,4 regression or exponential growth
service incandescent lamps, the
‘‘Food Equipment Materials,’’ and are spreadsheet model generated a
exponential growth forecast projected
labeled and marketed as shatter- reasonable benchmark unit sales
resistant, shatter-proof, or shatter- the benchmark unit sales estimate for
estimate for 3-way incandescent lamps, 2014 to be 34,110,000 units. The NEMA-
protected. Some types of the coatings 2,601–3,300 lumen general service
can also protect the lamp from breakage provided shipment data reported
incandescent lamps, and shatter- shipments of 5,232,000 units in 2014.
in applications subject to heat and resistant lamps, DOE selected the
thermal shock that may occur from As this finding is 15.3 percent of the
exponential growth curve fit for these estimate, DOE will continue to track
water, sleet, snow, soldering, or lamp types for consistency with the
welding. 2,601–3,300 lumen general service
selection made for rough service and incandescent lamp sales data and will
III. Comparison Methodology vibration service lamps.6 DOE examines not initiate regulatory action for this
the benchmark unit sales estimates and lamp type at this time.
In the 2008 analysis, DOE reviewed
actual sales for each of the five lamp
each of the five sets of shipment data E. Shatter-Resistant Lamps
types in the following section and also
that was collected in consultation with
makes the comparisons available in a For shatter-resistant lamps, the
NEMA and applied two curve fits to
spreadsheet online: http:// exponential growth forecast projected
generate unit sales estimates for the five
lamp types after calendar year 2006. www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ the benchmark unit sales estimate for
One curve fit applied a linear regression appliance_standards/product.aspx/ 2014 to be 1,671,000 units. The NEMA-
to the historical data and extended that productid/63. provided shipment data reported
line into the future. The other curve fit IV. Comparison Results shipments of 1,042,000 units in 2014.
applied an exponential growth function As this finding is only 62.4 percent of
to the shipment data and projected unit A. Rough Service Lamps the estimate, DOE will continue to track
sales into the future. For this shatter-resistant lamp sales data and
For rough service lamps, the will not initiate regulatory action for
calculation, linear regression treats the
exponential growth forecast projected this lamp type at this time.
year as a dependent variable and
shipments as the independent variable. the benchmark unit sales estimate for
2014 to be 5,224,000 units. The NEMA- V. Conclusion
The linear regression curve fit is
modeled by minimizing the differences provided shipment data reported None of the shipments for rough
among the data points and the best shipments of 7,267,000 units in 2014. service lamps, vibration service lamps,
curve-fit linear line using the least As this finding exceeds the estimate by 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601–3,300
squares function.5 The exponential only 39.1 percent, DOE will continue to lumen general service incandescent
curve fit is also a regression function track rough service lamp sales data and lamps, or shatter-resistant lamps crossed
and uses the same least squares function will not initiate regulatory action for the statutory threshold for a standard.
to find the best fit. For some data sets, this lamp type at this time. DOE will continue to monitor these five
an exponential curve provides a better B. Vibration Service Lamps currently exempted lamp types and will
characterization of the historical data, assess 2015 sales by March 31, 2016, in
and, therefore, a better projection of the For vibration service lamps, the order to determine whether an energy
future data. exponential growth forecast projected conservation standards rulemaking is
For 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601– the benchmark unit sales estimate for required, consistent with 42 U.S.C.
3,300 lumen general service 2014 to be 2,729,000 units. The NEMA- 6295(l)(4)(D) through (H).
incandescent lamps, and shatter- provided shipment data reported Issued in Washington, DC, on March 10,
resistant lamps, DOE found that the shipments of 5,220,000 units in 2014. 2015.
linear regression and exponential As this finding exceeds the estimate by Kathleen B. Hogan,
growth curve fits produced nearly the only 91.3 percent, DOE will continue to
same estimates of unit sales (i.e., the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
track vibration service lamp sales data Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
difference between the two forecasted and will not initiate regulatory action Energy.
values was less than 1 or 2 percent). for this lamp type at this time. [FR Doc. 2015–05947 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am]
However, for rough service and
vibration service lamps, the linear C. Three-Way Incandescent Lamps BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
regression curve fit projected lamp unit
For 3-way incandescent lamps, the
sales would decline to zero for both
exponential growth forecast projected
lamp types by 2018. In contrast, the
the benchmark unit sales estimate for NUCLEAR REGULATORY
exponential growth curve fit projected a
2014 to be 49,107,000 units. The NEMA- COMMISSION
more gradual decline in unit sales, such
provided shipment data reported
that lamps would still be sold beyond 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 50, 52, 60, 61, 63,
shipments of 35,340,000 units in 2014.
4 NSF/ANSI 51 applies specifically to materials
As this finding is only 72.0 percent of 70, 71, and 72
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and coatings used in the manufacturing of the estimate, DOE will continue to track
equipment and objects destined for contact with 3-way incandescent lamp sales data and [Docket Nos. PRM–50–107; NRC–2013–
foodstuffs. will not initiate regulatory action for 0077]
5 The least squares function is an analytical tool
this lamp type at this time.
that DOE uses to minimize the sum of the squared Requirement To Submit Complete and
residual differences between the actual historical
data points and the modeled value (i.e., the linear 6 This selection is consistent with the previous Accurate Information
curve fit). In minimizing this value, the resulting annual comparisons. See DOE’s 2008 forecast
curve fit will represent the best fit possible to the spreadsheet models of the lamp types for greater AGENCY:Nuclear Regulatory
data provided. detail on the estimates. Commission.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of data availability. | |
| Dates | As of March 17, 2015, DOE has determined that no regulatory action is necessary at this time. | |
| Contact | Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 13791 |
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