80_FR_32079 80 FR 31971 - Energy Conservation Program: Clarification for Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

80 FR 31971 - Energy Conservation Program: Clarification for Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Page Range31971-31988
FR Document2015-13783

On December 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to clarify the test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. That proposed rulemaking serves as the basis for the final rule. DOE is issuing a final rule to reorganize, reformat, correct, and clarify the scope of the energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts. In addition, DOE is removing the outdated test procedure at Appendix Q and redesignating the current test procedure at Appendix Q1 as Appendix Q. DOE is also clarifying the test procedure setup at redesignated Appendix Q. Finally, DOE is revising the laboratory accreditation language and is providing clarification on the process for evaluating compliance with standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 430

[Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0016]
RIN 1904-AB99


Energy Conservation Program: Clarification for Energy 
Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: On December 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to clarify the test 
procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. That proposed rulemaking 
serves as the basis for the final rule. DOE is issuing a final rule to 
reorganize, reformat, correct, and clarify the scope of the energy 
conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts. In addition, DOE 
is removing the outdated test procedure at Appendix Q and redesignating 
the current test procedure at Appendix Q1 as Appendix Q. DOE is also 
clarifying the test procedure setup at redesignated Appendix Q. 
Finally, DOE is revising the laboratory accreditation language and is 
providing clarification on the process for evaluating compliance with 
standards.

DATES: The effective date of this rule is July 6, 2015. Representations 
must be based on testing in accordance with the final rule starting 
December 2, 2015.
    The incorporation of reference of certain publications listed in 
this rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 
23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, public 
meeting attendee lists and transcripts, comments, and other supporting 
documents/materials, is available for review at regulations.gov. All 
documents in the docket are listed in the regulations.gov index. 
However, some documents listed in the index, such as those containing 
information that is exempt from public disclosure, may not be publicly 
available.
    A link to the docket Web page can be found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_ standards/product.aspx/
productid/62. This Web page will contain a link to the docket for this 
notice on the regulations.gov site. The regulations.gov Web page will 
contain simple instructions on how to access all documents, including 
public comments, in the docket.
    For further information on how to review the docket, contact Ms. 
Brenda Edwards at (202) 586-2945 or by email: Brenda.Edwards@ 
ee.doe.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Ms. Lucy deButts, 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. Telephone: 
(202) 287-1604. Email: fluorescent_ lamp_ ballasts@ ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1777. Email: Sarah.Butler@ hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Authority and Background
II. Synopsis of the Final Rule
III. Discussion
    A. Energy Conservation Standards
    1. Changes to Organization
    2. Changes to Definitions and Terminology
    B. Test Procedure
    1. Lamp Pairing for Testing
    2. Testing at Full Output
    3. Measurement Clarification
    4. Changes to Definitions
    5. Rounding Ballast Luminous Efficiency
    6. Language Changes and Corrections to the Text
    7. Standby Mode Test Procedure
    C. Compliance and Certification
    1. Laboratory Accreditation
    2. Evaluating Compliance with Standards
    3. Compliance Date for this Final Rule
    4. Compliance Certification Management System
IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
    A. Review Under Executive Order 12866
    B. Review under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
    C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
    D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

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    E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
    F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
    G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1999
    I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
    J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001
    K. Review Under Executive Order 13211
    L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration 
Act of 1974
    M. Congressional Notification
    N. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

I. Authority and Background

    Title III, Part B \1\ of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 
1975 (42 U.S.C. 6291, et seq.; ``EPCA'' or, ``the Act'') sets forth a 
variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency and 
established the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products 
Other Than Automobiles.'' \2\ These include fluorescent lamp ballasts, 
the subject of this final rule. (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(13))
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    \1\ For editorial reasons Part B was redesignated as Part A upon 
incorporation into the U.S. Code (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as codified.
    \2\ All references to EPCA refer to the statute as amended 
through the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act 
(AEMTCA), Public Law 112-210 (Dec. 18, 2012) Part B of title III. 
For editorial reasons was redesignated as Part A upon incorporation 
into the U.S. Code (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as codified.
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    Under EPCA, the energy conservation program consists essentially of 
four parts: (1) testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy conservation 
standards, and (4) certification and enforcement procedures. The 
testing requirements consist of test procedures that manufacturers of 
covered products must use as the basis for (1) certifying to DOE that 
their products comply with the applicable energy conservation standards 
adopted under EPCA, and (2) making representations about the efficiency 
of those products. Similarly, DOE must use these test procedures to 
determine whether the products comply with any relevant standards 
promulgated under EPCA.
    DOE published test procedure final rules on April 24, 1991, October 
22, 2009, and May 4, 2011 (hereafter the ``May 2011 test procedure 
final rule''), establishing active mode test procedures, standby and 
off mode test procedures, and revised active mode test procedures, 
respectively. 56 FR 18677, 74 FR 54445, and 76 FR 25211. The May 2011 
test procedure final rule established Appendix Q1 to subpart B of 10 
CFR part 430. DOE also published final rules establishing and amending 
energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts on 
September 19, 2000, and November 14, 2011 (hereafter the ``November 
2011 standards final rule''), which completed the two energy 
conservation standard rulemakings required under 42 U.S.C. 6295(g)(7). 
65 FR 56740 and 76 FR 70547. The November 2011 standards final rule 
established the regulations located at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8) through(10).
    This final rule clarifies the contents of the energy conservation 
standards and test procedures promulgated by DOE. On January 6, 2015, 
DOE published a NOPR (hereafter the January 2015 NOPR) proposing 
clarifications to the test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. 80 
FR 404. That notice of proposed rulemaking serves as the basis for this 
final rule.

II. Synopsis of the Final Rule

    In this final rule, DOE discusses key aspects of the energy 
conservation standards and test procedures for fluorescent lamp 
ballasts and clarifies the corresponding requirements and 
specifications in the CFR. DOE is modifying the organization of 10 CFR 
430.32(m) to clarify the applicability of the standards and exemptions. 
DOE is also consolidating 10 CFR 430.32(m) by deleting standards that 
are obsolete. In addition, DOE is clarifying definitions relating to 
ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) standards.
    DOE is removing the outdated test procedure for ballast efficacy 
factor (BEF) at Appendix Q and redesignating the test procedure for BLE 
at Appendix Q1 as Appendix Q. In addition, DOE is adding testing 
clarifications to redesignated Appendix Q and is modifying redesignated 
Appendix Q to clarify the reference lamp pairings for testing. DOE is 
also clarifying the redesignated Appendix Q for test setup and 
measurement. In addition, DOE is making general changes to definitions, 
language, and corrections to the text. Finally, DOE is revising the 
laboratory accreditation language at 10 CFR 430.25. This final rule 
also discusses the process for evaluating compliance with standards by 
providing example calculations for evaluating compliance with BLE 
standards.
    Representations of energy efficiency must be based on testing in 
accordance with this rulemaking within 180 days after the publication 
of the final rule.

III. Discussion

A. Energy Conservation Standards

    In the second rulemaking cycle required by 42 U.S.C. 6295(g)(7), 
DOE amended existing energy conservation standards and adopted 
standards for additional ballasts in a final rule published on November 
14, 2011 (hereafter ``2011 Ballast Rule''). 76 FR 70548. The standards 
adopted as a result of this rulemaking are based on BLE and apply to 
all products listed in Table III.1. DOE has required compliance with 
these BLE standards since November 14, 2014.

             Table III.1--Ballast Luminous Efficiency Standards Implemented by the 2011 Ballast Rule
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 Fluorescent lamp ballasts shall have a ballast luminous efficiency no less than A/(1 + B * total lamp arc power
                                 [supcaret]-C) where A, B, and C are as follows:
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                          Product class                                  A               B               C
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Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as
 residential) that are designed to operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps...................................           0.993            0.27            0.25
    2-foot U-shaped lamps
    8-foot slimline lamps
Programmed start ballasts (not classified as residential) that
 are designed to operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps...................................           0.993            0.51            0.37
    2-foot U-shaped lamps
    4-foot miniature bipin standard output lamps
    4-foot miniature bipin high output lamps
Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as sign
 ballasts) that are designed to operate:
    8-foot high output lamps....................................           0.993            0.38            0.25

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Programmed start ballasts (not classified as sign ballasts) that
 are designed to operate:
    8-foot high output lamps....................................           0.973            0.70            0.37
Sign ballasts that operate:
    8-foot high output lamps....................................           0.993            0.47            0.25
Instant start and rapid start residential ballasts that operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps...................................           0.993            0.41            0.25
    2-foot U-shaped lamps
    8-foot slimline lamps
Programmed start residential ballasts that are designed to
 operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps...................................           0.973            0.71            0.37
    2-foot U-shaped lamps
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    Several ballasts are exempt from BLE and power factor standards 
established by the 2011 Ballast Rule. See 10 CFR 430.32(m)(9). These 
exemptions consist of:
    (1) Low frequency T8 ballasts that are designed, labeled, and 
marketed for use only in electromagnetic-interference-sensitive-
environments and shipped in packages of 10 or fewer;
    (2) Programmed start ballasts that operate 4-foot medium bipin 
(MBP) T8 lamps and deliver on average less than 140 milliamperes to 
each lamp; and
    (3) Dimming ballasts except for those specified in 10 CFR 
430.32(m)(10).
    See 10 CFR 430.32(m)(9).
    Dimming ballasts designed for the operation of one F34T12, two 
F34T12, two F96T12/ES, and two F96T12HO/ES lamps and that meet the 
specifications found at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(10)(i) and (ii) are subject to 
BLE standards specified in 10 CFR 430.32(m)(10)(iii).
    DOE is adopting several changes to the energy conservation 
standards section of the CFR for ballasts (10 CFR 430.32(m)) to clarify 
the applicability of standards and exemptions and improve readability. 
These changes are described in detail in the following sections.
1. Changes to Organization
    In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed modifications to the 
organization of 10 CFR 430.32(m) to clarify the applicability of 
standards and exemptions. 80 FR at 417. DOE proposed to consolidate 10 
CFR 430.32(m) by deleting standards that are no longer applicable. 10 
CFR 430.32(m) currently contains the standards established by NAECA 
1988, the 2000 Ballast Rule, EPACT 2005, and the 2011 Ballast Rule. The 
standards established by each of these actions are accompanied by 
compliance dates and exemptions. DOE proposed to remove the sections of 
10 CFR 430.32(m) that have become obsolete (i.e., existing sections 10 
CFR 430.32(m)(1)-(m)(7)). DOE proposed to reorganize the remaining 
sections of 10 CFR 430.32(m) to enhance readability.
    Additionally, in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to modify the 
standards table in 10 CFR 430.32(m). 80 FR at 419. In many cases, 
several different types of ballasts are subject to the same BLE 
standards. However, due to a formatting error, the table in existing 
section 430.32(m)(8) added additional lines and borders between these 
ballast types subject to the same BLE standards. For example, instant 
start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as residential) that are 
designed to operate 4-foot MBP, 2-foot U-shaped, and 8-foot slimline 
lamps are all subject to the same BLE standards. To clarify that 
certain groups of ballasts are subject to the same standards, DOE 
proposed to remove some lines and borders to accurately group the 
ballasts and standards. The chart will conform to what is shown in 
Table III.1.
    DOE received no comment in response to the proposed organizational 
changes in the January 2015 NOPR. Based on the reasons presented in the 
January 2015 NOPR, DOE is adopting these changes in this final rule.
2. Changes to Definitions and Terminology
    In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed changes to the definitions 
and terminology used in 10 CFR 430.32(m) pertaining to BLE standards. 
80 FR at 418-419. DOE proposed to remove descriptions of terminology at 
existing (m)(8)(iv) through (vi) and instead reference redesignated 
Appendix Q (see section III.B) for definitions of the terms average 
total lamp arc power, instant start, programmed start, rapid start, 
residential ballast, and sign ballast. In addition, DOE proposed to use 
the phrase ``that are not residential ballasts'' in amended sections 10 
CFR 430.32(m)(1)(ii)(A) and (m)(2)(ii)(A) to refer to any ballasts that 
do not meet the definition of residential ballast in redesignated 
Appendix Q. The NOPR reasoned that this change would improve clarity 
through consistent usage of a single phrase and reducing cross-
references to other paragraphs. 80 FR at 406.
    Finally, DOE proposed to replace the phrase ``designed, labeled, 
and marketed'' with the phrase ``designed and marketed'' as defined at 
10 CFR 430.2, in the description of a low frequency ballast at amended 
section 10 CFR 430.32(m)(3)(ii). 80 FR at 419. The definition of 
``designed and marketed'' at 10 CFR 430.2 clarifies that a ballast is 
recognized as designed and marketed if the intended application of the 
lamp is stated in a publicly available document (e.g., product 
literature, catalogs, packaging labels, and labels on the product 
itself).\3\
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    \3\ The definition of ``designed and marketed'' was established 
in the general service fluorescent lamp and incandescent reflector 
lamp energy conservation standard rulemaking. See http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2011-BT-STD-0006.
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    Similarly, DOE proposed to replace the phrase ``for use in 
connection with'' with the phrase ``designed and marketed to operate'' 
at amended section 10 CFR 430.32(m)(2) and amended section 10 CFR 
430.32(m)(3)(i). 80 FR at 419. DOE also proposed to replace the phrase 
``that operate'' with ``that are designed to operate'' at amended 
section 10 CFR 430.32(m)(1)(ii)(B). These revisions eliminate potential 
confusion or ambiguity by clarifying the original intent of this 
language. 80 FR at 418.
    The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) agreed 
with the proposed revision regarding consistent use of the phrase 
``designed and marketed for operation.'' (NEMA, No. 30

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at p. 3) \4\ DOE received no further comments in response to the 
proposed changes to definitions and terminology in the January 2015 
NOPR. Based on the reasons presented in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE is 
adopting these changes in this final rule. In this final rule, DOE is 
also changing the column heading at amended section 10 CFR 
430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) from ``Ballast input voltage'' to ``Nominal input 
voltage'' to align with usage in section 430.32(m)(2)(i)(A) and 
eliminate potential confusion.
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    \4\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information 
that is in the docket of DOE's rulemaking to develop test procedures 
for fluorescent lamp ballasts (Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0016), 
which is maintained at www.regulations.gov. This notation indicates 
that the statement preceding the reference is document number 30 in 
the docket for the fluorescent lamp ballasts test procedure 
rulemaking, and appears at page 3 of that document.
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B. Test Procedure

    Manufacturers were previously required to use the test procedure 
for ballasts at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix Q to determine 
compliance with BEF standards. The May 2011 test procedure final rule 
established appendix Q1 to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 to determine 
compliance with BLE standards. As stated in section III.A, compliance 
with BLE standards has been required since November 14, 2014. Because 
the BEF standards are no longer applicable, DOE is removing the test 
procedure for BEF at Appendix Q and redesignating the Appendix Q1 test 
procedure for BLE as Appendix Q. DOE is revising any references to 
Appendix Q1 in the CFR to reference redesignated Appendix Q. DOE is 
also making several changes to redesignated Appendix Q to clarify the 
test procedures for measuring BLE. These changes are described in 
detail in the following sections.
1. Lamp Pairing for Testing
    In the May 2011 test procedure final rule, DOE specified that 
ballasts are to be paired with the most common wattage lamp and 
provided a table (Table A of existing appendix Q1 of subpart B of part 
430) to indicate which lamp should be used with each ballast. 76 FR 
25211 (May 4, 2011). Table A lists the ballast description along with 
the lamp type intended for testing. Though ballasts can frequently 
operate lamps of the same diameter but different wattages, DOE requires 
testing with only one lamp wattage per ballast. To clarify this 
requirement, in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to indicate in 
section 2.3.1.7 of redesignated Appendix Q that each ballast should be 
tested with only one lamp type corresponding to the lamp diameter and 
base type the ballast is designed and marketed to operate. 80 FR at 
415. For example, a ballast designed and marketed to operate both 32 
watt (W) 4-foot MBP T8 lamps and 28 W 4-foot MBP T8 lamps should only 
be tested with the 32 W lamp. Additionally, stakeholders requested 
clarification on testing ballasts that are designed and marketed as 
operating both T8 and T12 lamps. Therefore, DOE also proposed to 
indicate in section 2.3.1.5 of redesignated Appendix Q that a ballast 
designed and marketed to operate both T8 and T12 lamps must be tested 
with T8 lamps. DOE explained in the NOPR that it believes T8 lamps will 
be the most common lamp type paired with these ballasts. 80 FR at 406.
    Regarding this proposal, NEMA commented that there may be some 
confusion with lamp pairings for the electronic sign ballasts in the 
proposed language because these ballasts can operate both T12 HO and T8 
HO lamps. NEMA recommended that DOE adopt the American National 
Standards Institute (ANSI) lamp abbreviations from ANSI C78.81.\5\ 
(NEMA, No. 30 at p. 2) DOE agrees that referencing the ANSI and 
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) lamp specifications may 
further clarify the lamp pairings used for testing. However, the lamp 
specifications for U-shaped and T5 lamps (i.e., ANSI_IEC C78.901-2005 
\6\ and IEC 60081[Amendment 4, Edition 5.0] \7\) are not currently 
incorporated by reference in the CFR for existing Appendix Q1. 
Therefore, DOE will address this lamp identification issue for all lamp 
types collectively in a separate rulemaking.
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    \5\ ``American National Standard for Electric Lamps: Double-
Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical 
Characteristics'' (approved Jan. 14, 2010).
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    In this final rule, DOE is also specifying that ballasts designed 
and marketed to operate both 4-foot MBP lamps and 2-foot U-shaped lamps 
must be tested with 4-foot MBP lamps. DOE believes there could be 
confusion on testing these ballasts similar to the sign ballasts cited 
by NEMA which are also capable of operating multiple lamp types. This 
clarification supports DOE's requirement of testing with only one lamp 
type per ballast. DOE is adding the requirement to redesignated 
Appendix Q at section 2.3.1.5 and is renumbering the sections 
thereafter.
    DOE notes that 34 W MBP T12 U-shaped lamps (commonly referred to as 
2-foot U-shaped lamps) are not listed in ANSI_ANSLG C78.81-2010, 
ANSI_IEC C78.901-2005, or IEC 60081 (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0). This 
prevents identification of a 34W T12 2-foot U-shaped reference lamp to 
pair with a ballast for BLE testing. However, DOE could not identify 
ballasts that are capable of only operating 34W T12 2-foot U-shaped 
lamps. Instead, all ballasts capable of operating 34W T12 2-foot U-
shaped lamps could also operate 34W T12 MBP lamps.\8\ Because there is 
not a current market need, and because DOE does not anticipate a need 
in the future, DOE is not providing 34W T12 2-foot U-shaped lamp 
specifications.
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    \8\ DOE requires that ballasts designed and marketed to operate 
both 4-foot MBP lamps and 2-foot U-shaped lamps must be tested with 
4-foot MBP lamps.
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    In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to revise Table A of 
existing Appendix Q1 to further clarify the requirement of testing with 
only one lamp type per ballast. 80 FR at 415. DOE proposed to add 
borders to Table A in redesignated Appendix Q to emphasize that testing 
with only one lamp type per ballast is necessary. DOE also proposed to 
revise the column heading corresponding to the lamp description to read 
``Lamp Type'' to provide a clear linkage to the direction that only one 
lamp type should be paired with each ballast for testing. Table III.2 
and Table III.3 present an example from Table A, highlighting the 
existing and proposed versions, respectively.

                                      Table III.2--Existing Table A Excerpt
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                                                                                  Frequency adjustment factor
         Ballast type            Nominal lamp      Lamp diameter and base    -----------------------------------
                                    wattage                                     Low-frequency    High-frequency
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Ballasts that operate straight-             32  T8 MBP......................              0.94               1.0
 shaped lamps (commonly                     34  T12 MBP.....................              0.93               1.0
 referred to as 4-foot medium
 bipin lamps) with medium
 bipin bases and a nominal
 overall length of 48 inches.

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Ballasts that operate straight-             32  T8 MBP......................              0.94               1.0
 shaped lamps (commonly                     34  T8 MBP......................              0.94               1.0
 referred to as 4-foot medium
 bipin lamps) with medium
 bipin bases and a nominal
 overall length of 48 inches.
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    For clarity, DOE also proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to revise 
the ballast type description for sign ballasts in Table A to read 
``Sign ballasts that operate rapid-start lamps (commonly referred to as 
8-foot high output lamps) with recessed double contact bases and a 
nominal overall length of 96 inches.'' 80 FR at 415. Additionally, DOE 
proposed to add a definition for ``sign ballast'' in redesignated 
Appendix Q based on the existing description of sign ballast in 10 CFR 
430.32(m). 80 FR at 414. See section III.B.4 for more information.
    DOE received no comment in response to the proposed changes to 
Table A in the January 2015 NOPR. Based on the reasons presented above, 
DOE is adopting these changes in this final rule.
2. Testing at Full Output
    In section 2.5.1.2 of existing Appendix Q1, DOE specifies that the 
ballast should be operated at full output during the stabilization 
process, and measurements should be made after the stabilization 
condition is reached. In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to revise 
this statement in redesignated Appendix Q to make clear that the 
ballast should remain at full output while the measurements are taken. 
80 FR at 417. This is consistent with DOE's intent that both dimming 
and fixed light output ballasts are tested at full light output. Id at 
407.
    NEMA agreed with the clarification that ballasts be tested at full 
output. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 2) DOE received no further comments on this 
clarification. Thus, based on the reasons presented in the January 2015 
NOPR, DOE is adopting this clarification in this final rule.
3. Measurement Clarification
    DOE specifies in section 2.3.2.1 of existing Appendix Q1 that the 
power analyzer must have n+1 channels where n is the number of lamps a 
ballast operates. DOE notes that, for certain ballasts, it is possible 
for n+1 to be greater than the number of channels supplied by a single 
power analyzer. In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to clarify in 
redesignated Appendix Q that the test lab use the minimum number of 
power analyzers possible during testing. 80 FR at 415. DOE explained in 
the NOPR that a power analyzer commonly used in the lighting industry 
has six channels but can be linked to a second power analyzer when 
additional channels are needed. If a test lab needed seven channels to 
test a ballast that operates six lamps, for example, they should use 
only two analyzers. Id at 407.
    NEMA disagreed with the proposed clarification to the measurement, 
noting that it is possible for the ``connection'' between power 
analyzers to be achieved through the data acquisition computer and 
software. As written, NEMA commented the instruction at section 2.3.2.1 
of existing Appendix Q1 would limit instrumentation options 
unnecessarily. NEMA recommended that the language be stated as: ``The 
power analyzer test setup must have n+1 channels where n is the number 
of lamps a ballast operates. Use the minimum number of power analyzers 
possible during testing. A system may be used to synchronize the power 
analyzers, and the power analyzers must be synchronized in time.'' 
(NEMA, No. 30 at pp. 2-3)
    DOE reviewed NEMA's recommendation, including the insertion of the 
words ``test setup'' in the existing text, and the new sentence 
specifying how multiple power analyzers should be used. DOE agrees that 
insertion of the word ``test setup'' clarifies the intent of the 
sentence that the sum of the number of channels in all power analyzers 
used in the test setup must be at least the number of lamps plus one. 
DOE agrees that a data acquisition software system can be used to 
connect the power analyzers used in the test setup and also agrees that 
adding the third sentence recommended by NEMA may help clarify this 
requirement. While electrical measurements must be taken after the 
ballast has been stabilized, synchronization of multiple power 
analyzers in time is still the best practice, and most closely 
simulates the simultaneous measurements taken by a single power 
analyzer. Therefore DOE is amending section 2.3.2.1 of redesignated 
Appendix Q to read, ``The power analyzer test setup must have n+1 
channels where n is the number of lamps a ballast operates. Use the 
minimum number of power analyzers possible during testing. A system may 
be used to synchronize the power analyzers, and all power analyzers 
must be synchronized in time.''
4. Changes to Definitions
    In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed changes to existing Appendix 
Q1 relating to definitions used in the test procedure. 80 FR at 414 
through 418. DOE proposed to modify the definition of ``residential 
ballast'' in the definitions section of existing Appendix Q1 to align 
with the existing description at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)(vi) and the 
definition of ``designed and marketed'' at 10 CFR 430.2 (see section 
III.A.2 for more information). DOE proposed to define residential 
ballast in redesignated Appendix Q as ``a fluorescent lamp ballast that 
meets FCC consumer limits as set forth in 47 CFR part 18 and is 
designed and marketed for use only in residential applications.'' DOE 
also proposed to remove the definition of ``commercial ballast'' that 
is in the existing Appendix Q1 and instead use the phrase ``that are 
not residential ballasts'' in redesignated Appendix Q when referring to 
any ballasts that do not meet the definition of residential ballast. In 
the NOPR, DOE explained that this proposed change would align 
redesignated Appendix Q with the proposed terminology changes in the 
energy conservation standards at 430.32(m). 80 FR at 407.
    In addition, DOE proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to add several 
terms to the definitions section of redesignated Appendix Q pertaining 
to BLE standards. 80 FR at 414. First, DOE proposed to add a definition 
for average total lamp arc power to clarify how to calculate the 
applicable BLE standard. Average total lamp arc power is referenced in 
the BLE standards equation (at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)) shown in Table 
III.1. The proposed definition for average total lamp arc power was 
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measured in section 2.6.1) of the ballast units tested.'' 80 FR at 414.
    DOE also proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to add a definition for 
``dimming ballast'' to redesignated Appendix Q. 80 FR at 414. The 
proposed definition for a dimming ballast is ``a ballast that is 
designed to vary its output and that can achieve an output less than or 
equal to 50 percent of its maximum electrical output.'' This proposed 
definition aligned with and clarifies the dimming ballast exemptions 
currently specified in 10 CFR 430.32(m). Thus, DOE also proposed to 
remove the description of a dimming ballast currently at 10 CFR 
430.32(m)(9)(i). As proposed, 10 CFR 430.32 would instead reference the 
new definition for ``dimming ballast'' in redesignated Appendix Q. 80 
FR at 418, 419.
    In addition, in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to add a 
definition for ``sign ballast'' to the definitions section of 
redesignated Appendix Q. 80 FR at 414. DOE proposed to define sign 
ballast based on the description currently at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)(v) 
and the definition of ``designed and marketed'' at 10 CFR 430.2 (see 
section III.A.2 for more information). DOE proposed to define a sign 
ballast as ``a ballast that has an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Type 
2 rating and is designed and marketed for use only in outdoor signs.'' 
Rather than listing a description of sign ballast, as does section 
2.3.1.4 of existing Appendix Q1, DOE proposed that section 2.3.1.6 of 
redesignated Appendix Q reference the term in the definitions section 
of that appendix. 80 FR at 415.
    DOE also proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to simplify the language 
in redesignated Appendix Q by relying on newly defined terms in the 
definitions within that appendix. 80 FR at 414 through 418. 
Specifically, in section 2.4.3, DOE proposed to replace the language 
``For ballasts designed and labeled for residential applications'' with 
``For residential ballasts.'' In addition, DOE proposed to replace the 
language ``For ballasts designed and labeled as cold-temperature 
outdoor sign ballasts'' with ``For sign ballasts.'' 80 FR at 417.
    Finally, DOE proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to remove the terms 
``active mode'' and ``standby mode'' from redesignated Appendix Q 
because these terms are already defined at 10 CFR 430.2. The NOPR 
explained that the definitions in existing Appendix Q1 are consistent 
with the definitions in 10 CFR 430.2 and are therefore redundant. 80 FR 
at 408.
    Regarding these proposed changes, NEMA commented in support of the 
changes to the definitions to ``residential ballast,'' ``average of the 
total lamp power,'' ``dimming ballast,'' and ``sign ballast.'' (NEMA, 
No. 30 at p. 3) DOE received no further comments regarding the proposed 
changes to the redesignated Appendix Q. Thus, based on the reasons 
presented in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE is adopting these changes in 
this final rule.
    In this final rule, DOE is also moving existing definitions of 
certain lamp types from existing Appendix Q to redesignated Appendix Q 
that were inadvertently omitted from the NOPR. These lamp types include 
F34T12, F96T12/ES, and F96T12HO/ES lamps. The omission of these 
definitions from the NOPR was a technical oversight as ballasts capable 
of operating these lamp types are subject to energy conservation 
standards under 10 CFR 430.32(m).
5. Rounding Ballast Luminous Efficiency
    Currently, rounding requirements are not provided for the reported 
value of BLE. When developing standards in the November 2011 standards 
final rule, DOE rounded BLE to the thousandths place when analyzing the 
costs and benefits of the adopted standard. For consistency with the 
intent of the 2011 standards final rule, DOE proposed to specify 
rounding the reported value of BLE to the nearest thousandths place in 
the January 2015 NOPR. 80 FR at 414.
    NEMA commented that rounding to the thousandths place is acceptable 
as long as significant figures are handled correctly. (NEMA, No. 30 at 
p. 3) DOE received no further comments on rounding BLE. However, DOE 
has since determined that rounding requirements would be more 
appropriately addressed in 10 CFR 429.26. Therefore, DOE will provide 
rounding requirements for BLE in a separate rulemaking.
6. Language Changes and Corrections to the Text
    In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to add new language at 
redesignated Appendix Q for some of the testing requirements. 80 FR at 
414-418. DOE proposed to use the terminology ``designed and marketed 
for operation'' to clarify references to the intended ballast types. 
See section III.A.2 for more information on the definition of 
``designed and marketed.'' Within sections 2.3.1.2, 2.3.1.4.1, 
2.3.1.4.2, 2.3.1.4.3, and 2.4.3 of existing Appendix Q1, DOE proposed 
to change all instances of the following phrases to ``designed and 
marketed for operation'' in redesignated Appendix Q:
    (1) ``Designed to operate;''
    (2) ``That only operate;'' and
    (3) ``Capable of operating.'' 80 FR at 414-418.
    The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) agreed 
with the proposed revision regarding consistent use of the phrase 
``designed and marketed for operation.'' Further, NEMA agreed with the 
redesignation of Appendix Q1 and clarification changes to redesignated 
Appendix Q. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 3) DOE received no further comments in 
response to the proposed organizational changes in the January 2015 
NOPR. Based on the reasons presented in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE is 
adopting these changes in this final rule.
    Additionally, DOE proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to modify the 
language of section 2.1 of redesignated Appendix Q to clarify the 
references to industry standards. 80 FR at 415. DOE believes the 
sentence as currently written does not clearly explain that the 
industry standards incorporated by reference in the CFR must be used in 
place of those listed in the industry standard ANSI C82.2. DOE proposed 
to add the word ``standards'' as noted in the following sentence: ``In 
addition when applying ANSI C82.2, the standards ANSI C78.81, ANSI 
C82.1, ANSI C82.11, and ANSI C82.13 (all incorporated by reference; see 
Sec.  430.3) must be used instead of the versions listed as normative 
references in ANSI C82.2.'' 80 FR at 415.
    DOE also proposed in the January 2015 NOPR a correction in 
redesignated Appendix Q relating to an error in existing Appendix Q1 
that occurred during publication of the May 2011 test procedure final 
rule. In section 2.3.1, the heading numbers skip from 2.3.1 to 
2.3.1.1.1 (i.e., 2.3.1.1 is omitted). DOE proposed to correct this 
heading numbering error in redesignated Appendix Q. 80 FR at 415.
    Finally, in the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to revise a 
grammatical issue in redesignated Appendix Q that is in existing 
section 1.7 of Appendix Q1, which defines ``instant-start.'' In section 
1.7 of redesignated Appendix Q, DOE proposed to insert the word ``in'' 
so that the definition of instant-start reads ``is the starting method 
used in instant-start systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated 
by reference; see Sec.  430.3).'' 80 FR at 414.
    DOE did not receive any additional comments regarding the language 
changes and corrections to redesignated Appendix Q proposed in the 
January 2015 NOPR. Based on the reasons presented in the January 2015 
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DOE is adopting these changes in this final rule.
7. Standby Mode Test Procedure
    DOE published a test procedure final rule addressing standby mode 
energy consumption for ballasts on October 22, 2009. 74 FR at 54445. 
However, DOE did not adopt standards for standby mode energy use 
because DOE could not find any ballasts subject to standards that were 
capable of operating in standby mode. 76 FR 70548, 70553-4 (Nov. 14, 
2011). DOE did not address standby mode testing in the January 2015 
NOPR. However, DOE received a comment from NEMA stating that ANSI 
C82.2-2002 \9\ does not list a test procedure for standby power. NEMA 
expressed concern that DOE does not appreciate the scale of control 
signal power when compared to the range of power supplied by the mains 
to dimming ballasts, and added that standby power measurement of 
electronic lighting is still a new field. Further, NEMA remarked that 
it is equally challenging to measure standby mode power consumption for 
some control interfaces, and that high-end power analyzer uncertainty 
will be higher than the targeted power. (NEMA, No. 30 at pp. 5-6)
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    DOE investigated the uncertainty associated with high-end power 
analyzers commonly used by industry to conduct testing in accordance 
with ANSI C82.2-2010. Uncertainty is a function of factors such as the 
magnitude of the current and voltage signal, frequency, and power 
factor. Power analyzer uncertainty is specified by the power analyzer 
manufacturer and is the ratio of the measured value (frequently 
referred to as ``the reading'') and the range over which the power 
analyzer is configured to measure (frequently referred to as ``the 
range''), reported as a percentage. DOE reviewed the calculation 
example provided by NEMA and agrees with the approach. However, DOE 
disagrees with the range selected for current measurements in the 
example. A power analyzer offers a discrete set of range options, and 
the range generally selected for a given measurement would be the 
smallest value that is greater than the expected reading.\10\ Had NEMA 
selected a range of 0.1 amps rather than two amps for the reading of 
0.0083 amps, the uncertainty in the power measurement would be much 
smaller (on the order of two percent of the reading rather than NEMA's 
calculated 30 percent).
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    Therefore, DOE finds no reason to amend the standby mode test 
procedure on the basis of power analyzer measurement uncertainty. While 
ANSI C82.2-2010 does not discuss standby mode power measurements 
specifically, DOE finds that in concert with instructions to place the 
ballast in standby mode, ANSI C82.2-2010 is an appropriate basis for 
measurement. DOE will retain incorporation by reference of ANSI C82.2-
2010 in its standby mode test procedure at redesignated Appendix Q to 
subpart B of 10 CFR part 430.

C. Compliance and Certification

1. Laboratory Accreditation
    DOE has received feedback that the language in 10 CFR 430.25 is 
causing confusion. Specifically, there has been confusion over the role 
of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), 
other accrediting bodies, Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), and Council 
of Canada. In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to revise the text to 
read that testing ``must be conducted by test laboratories accredited 
by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) or 
by an accreditation body that has a mutual recognition agreement for 
which NVLAP is a signatory.'' 80 FR at 414. DOE received several 
comments regarding this clarification.
    The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) agreed 
with the clarifications made in 10 CFR 430.25 regarding the revisions 
to the laboratory accreditation language. A2LA recommended further 
simplifying the requirement by stating that testing could be conducted 
by test laboratories accredited by an Accreditation Body that is a 
signatory member to the International Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (ILAC) mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) and removing 
the specific references to NVLAP. A2LA added that if there is concern 
regarding the use of additional laboratories or MRA[hyphen]signatory 
Accreditation Bodies, that DOE use a vetting process similar to that 
used to recognize Accreditation Bodies for the Lighting Facts program. 
(A2LA, No. 28 at p. 1)
    DOE agrees with A2LA's recommendation to consolidate the 
accreditation requirement by stating testing could be conducted by test 
laboratories accredited by an Accreditation Body that is a signatory 
member to the ILAC MRA. The statement simplifies the accreditation 
requirements while also maintaining the change to allow for testing at 
laboratories accredited by NVLAP as well as laboratories accredited by 
other organizations with equivalent functions as NVLAP. Therefore, DOE 
is adopting the requirement that testing ``must be conducted by test 
laboratories accredited by an Accreditation Body that is a signatory 
member to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) 
Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).''
    CSA Group (CSA) expressed support for the clarification that 
testing ``must be conducted by test laboratories accredited by the 
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) or by an 
accreditation body that has a mutual recognition agreement for which 
NVLAP is a signatory'' provided the clarification does not preclude the 
use of a NVLAP accredited lab's Supervised Manufacturer's Testing 
Laboratory (SMTL) Program or Witnessed Manufacturer's Testing 
Laboratory (WMTL) Program. CSA added that SMTL/WMTL Programs are used 
by manufacturers for third-party compliance of Canadian Energy 
Efficiency Regulations, California Energy Commission Regulations, and 
U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR[supreg] Specifications. (CSA, No. 29 at p. 1)
    For fluorescent lamp ballast certification testing, DOE does not 
currently allow the practice of testing by first party laboratories 
through witness testing programs. DOE found that witness testing 
programs, such as SMTL and WMTL programs, vary depending on the 
regulatory body. Further, DOE determined that the program requirements 
were not well-defined. Because the program requirements varied among 
regulatory bodies and were not always clearly defined, DOE believes 
that allowing for witness testing may produce results that are not 
consistent or repeatable. Therefore, DOE declines to add a provision 
permitting use of a witnessed or supervised testing program. All 
testing must be conducted at a laboratory accredited by an 
Accreditation Body that is a signatory member to the ILAC MRA, 
including manufacturer laboratories. Additionally, DOE is maintaining 
the existing clarification that states a manufacturer's or importer's 
own laboratory, if accredited, may conduct the applicable testing.
    NEMA proposed that the changes to the existing 10 CFR 430.25 read 
``must be conducted by test laboratories accredited by the National 
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or by an Nationally 
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), or by an accreditation body that 
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NVLAP is a signatory.'' (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 4)
    DOE considered whether NRTLs should be added to the laboratory 
accreditation requirements and found that the DOE test procedure at 
Appendix Q1 and the industry standards incorporated by reference in 
Appendix Q1 are not included in the list of test standards determined 
to be appropriate for use under the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration's (OSHA) NRTL program. Because the laboratory 
accreditation requirements specified at 10 CFR 430.25 only apply to the 
DOE test procedure, DOE does not find it necessary to add NRTLs to the 
list of acceptable test laboratories.
    Additionally, DOE proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to remove the 
statement at 10 CFR 430.25 noting that testing for fluorescent lamp 
ballasts performed in accordance with the existing Appendix Q is not 
required to be conducted by test laboratories accredited by NVLAP or an 
accrediting organization recognized by NVLAP. 80 FR at 414. The NOPR 
reasoned that, because DOE proposed to remove the BEF test procedure at 
existing Appendix Q and replace it with the BLE test procedure from 
existing Appendix Q1, this statement is also no longer relevant. 80 FR 
at 408. DOE received no comment in response to these additional 
proposed text changes to 10 CFR 430.25 in the January 2015 NOPR. Based 
on the reasons presented above, DOE is adopting these changes in this 
final rule.
    Finally, DOE proposed in the January 2015 NOPR to remove statements 
at 10 CFR 430.25 indicating the relevant Appendix for testing specific 
lighting products. 80 FR at 414. The NOPR explained that DOE proposed 
to remove these unnecessary statements so that 10 CFR 430.25 is focused 
solely on laboratory accreditation. 80 FR at 408.
    NEMA commented that these proposed changes are too far reaching, 
and suggested that DOE limit the change to passages pertaining only to 
fluorescent ballasts. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 4) DOE is not certain what 
NEMA intended by its comment that the proposed changes are too far 
reaching, given that the other proposed changes to 430.25 were to 
remove obsolete and/or redundant provisions. Therefore, to provide 
clarity and simplify the text of 10 CFR 430.25, DOE is removing all 
statements indicating the relevant Appendix for testing specific 
lighting products, not just for fluorescent lamp ballasts.
2. Evaluating Compliance With Standards
    Manufacturers must evaluate compliance with BLE standards according 
to 10 CFR 429.26. As prescribed at 10 CFR 429.26(a)(2), for each basic 
model of fluorescent lamp ballast, a minimum of four units must be 
randomly selected and tested using redesignated Appendix Q. The 
manufacturer must then evaluate compliance with the standard by 
comparing the mean from testing and the lower 99 percent confidence 
limit (LCL) of the true mean divided by 0.99. The mean of the sample is 
computed using the equation at section 429.26(a)(2)(ii)(A), and the 
equation to evaluate the LCL is found at section 429.26(a)(2)(ii)(B). 
The following is an example calculation for evaluating compliance with 
BLE standards.
    Table III.4 presents example test data used to evaluate compliance 
with standards for a fluorescent lamp ballast designed and marketed for 
operation of a maximum of two F96T8 lamps.
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    The example ballast is a universal voltage, high frequency ballast 
designed to operate 8-foot slimline lamps and is intended for use in 
non-residential applications. Four units of the basic model are tested 
using the test procedure at redesignated Appendix Q. Each unit is 
tested while operating two 59 W F96T8 lamps, and the resulting 
measurements are shown in Table III.4. The required calculations are 
performed for each ballast and include computing the BLE and power 
factor. To calculate the BLE of unit 1, Equation 1 is utilized.
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Where:

Total Lamp Arc Power = sum of the lamp arc powers for all lamps 
operated by the ballast (as determined by section 2.5.1.5 of amended 
Appendix Q),

Input Power = measured input power to the ballast (as determined by 
section 2.5.1.6 of amended Appendix Q), and
[beta] = frequency adjustment factor (Table A of amended Appendix 
Q).

    Equation 2 shows the calculation for BLE using the data from Table 
III.4 for unit 1.

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    The power factor is also calculated for unit 1 using Equation 3.
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    Equation 4 shows the calculation for power factor using the data 
from Table III.4 for unit 1.
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    The same process is repeated for each of the three remaining 
ballast units. The resulting BLE and power factor values are shown in 
Table III.4.
    To determine the minimum BLE that a basic model must meet or exceed 
to be compliant with standards, manufacturers must average the total 
lamp arc power of the units and input the average into the appropriate 
energy conservation standard efficiency level. The reported BLE for 
each basic model must meet or exceed the output of Equation 5. For 
instant start ballasts that are designed to operate 8-foot slimline 
lamps, A = 0.993; B = 0.27; and C = 0.25.
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Where:

power = average total lamp arc power.

    The total lamp arc power is calculated using the data from Table 
III.4 for each of the tested ballasts as shown in Equation 6 for Unit 
1. The average total lamp arc power of the sample is then calculated as 
shown in Equation 7. Equation 8 uses the resulting average total lamp 
arc power to calculate the BLE standard.
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    Next, as stated previously, manufacturers must follow the 
provisions laid out in section 429.26 to certify for compliance. The 
mean BLE of the sample is calculated using Equation 9.
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Where:

x = sample mean,
n = number of samples, and
xi = ith sample.

    The mean BLE calculation using the data from Table III.4 is shown 
in Equation 10.

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    The lower 99 percent confidence limit of the true mean is 
calculated using Equation 11.
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Where:

x = sample mean,
s = sample standard deviation,
n = number of samples, and
t0.99 = t statistic for a 99% one-tailed confidence 
interval with n-1 degrees of freedom.

    Equation 12 and Equation 13 show calculations for LCL and LCL 
divided by 0.99, respectively, using the test data from Table III.4.
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    Manufacturers may report that products perform within a range of 
values constrained by the standard and the statistical value based on 
test data. The standard serves as the minimum allowable BLE, and the 
lower of the mean BLE or LCL of the true mean divided by 0.99 serves as 
the maximum allowable BLE value reported for compliance. In this 
example, the mean is 0.928, and the LCL/0.99 is 0.936. Therefore, in 
this example, the minimum allowable BLE reported for compliance is the 
standard of 0.919, and the maximum BLE allowable to be reported is 
0.928. No additional tolerances are provided when determining BLE.
3. Compliance Date for This Final Rule
    Compliance with existing standards has been required since the 
dates discussed in section III.A. The amendments in this rulemaking 
will be effective 30 days following publication of this final rule. 
Consistent with 42 U.S.C. 6293(c), any representations of energy 
efficiency or energy use will be required to be based on the amended 
test procedure no later than 180 days after the publication of the 
final rule in the Federal Register.
4. Compliance Certification Management System
    DOE did not discuss the contents of the DOE's Compliance 
Certification Management System (CCMS) in the January 2015 NOPR. 
However, DOE received a comment from NEMA stating that the template for 
submitting products to the DOE's CCMS includes categories no longer in 
use now that compliance is required with the energy conservation 
standards adopted in the November 2011 standards final rule. NEMA 
commented that DOE should remove the outdated categories. (NEMA, No. 30 
at p. 6) DOE will remove the categories corresponding to outdated 
energy conservation standards in a future revision of the certification 
template.

IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

A. Review Under Executive Order 12866

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that test 
procedure rulemakings do not constitute ``significant regulatory 
actions'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory 
Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). Accordingly, this 
action was not subject to review under the Executive Order by the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of 
Management and Budget.

B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IFRA) 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 DOE rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE has made 
its procedures and policies available on the Office of the General 
Counsel's Web site: http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel.
    This rulemaking clarifies existing requirements for testing and 
compliance with standards and does not change the burden associated 
with fluorescent lamp ballast regulations on any entity large or small. 
Therefore, DOE concludes and certifies that this rulemaking does not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

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    Accordingly, DOE has not prepared a regulatory flexibility analysis 
for this rulemaking. DOE's certification and supporting statement of 
factual basis will be provided to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the 
SBA \11\ for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b). DOE certifies that this rule 
has no significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Manufacturers of fluorescent lamp ballasts must certify to DOE that 
their products comply with any applicable energy conservation 
standards. In certifying compliance, manufacturers must test their 
products according to the DOE test procedures for fluorescent lamp 
ballasts, including any amendments adopted for those test procedures. 
DOE has established regulations for the certification and recordkeeping 
requirements for all covered consumer products and commercial 
equipment, including fluorescent lamp ballasts. 76 FR 12422 (March 7, 
2011). The collection-of-information requirement for the certification 
and recordkeeping is subject to review and approval by OMB under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
    DOE requested OMB approval of an extension of this information 
collection for three years, specifically including the collection of 
information proposed in the present rulemaking, and estimated that the 
annual number of burden hours under this extension is 30 hours per 
company. In response to DOE's request, OMB approved DOE's information 
collection requirements covered under OMB control number 1910-1400 
through November 30, 2017. 80 FR 5099 (January 30, 2015).
    Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is 
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty 
for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays 
a currently valid OMB Control Number.

D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

    In this final rule, DOE amends its test procedures for fluorescent 
lamp ballasts. DOE has determined that this rule falls into a class of 
actions that are categorically excluded from review under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and DOE's 
implementing regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. Specifically, this final 
rule would clarify the existing energy conservation standards and test 
procedures without affecting the amount, quality or distribution of 
energy usage, and, therefore, would not result in any environmental 
impacts. Thus, this rulemaking is covered by Categorical Exclusion A5 
under 10 CFR part 1021, subpart D, which applies to any rulemaking that 
interprets or amends an existing rule without changing the 
environmental effect of that rule. Accordingly, neither an 
environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is 
required.

E. Review Under Executive Order 13132

    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 would 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. EPCA governs and prescribes Federal preemption of State 
regulations as to energy conservation for the products that are the 
subject of today's final rule. States can petition DOE for exemption 
from such preemption to the extent, and based on criteria, set forth in 
EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d)) No further action is required by Executive 
Order 13132.

F. Review Under Executive Order 12988

    Regarding the review of existing regulations and the promulgation 
of new regulations, section 3(a) of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil 
Justice Reform,'' 61 FR 4729 (Feb. 7, 1996), imposes on Federal 
agencies the general duty to adhere to the following requirements: (1) 
Eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity; (2) write regulations to 
minimize litigation; (3) provide a clear legal standard for affected 
conduct rather than a general standard; and (4) promote simplification 
and burden reduction. Section 3(b) of Executive Order 12988 
specifically requires that Executive agencies make every reasonable 
effort to ensure that the regulation: (1) Clearly specifies the 
preemptive effect, if any; (2) clearly specifies any effect on existing 
Federal law or regulation; (3) provides a clear legal standard for 
affected conduct while promoting simplification and burden reduction; 
(4) specifies the retroactive effect, if any; (5) adequately defines 
key terms; and (6) addresses other important issues affecting clarity 
and general draftsmanship under any guidelines issued by the Attorney 
General. Section 3(c) of Executive Order 12988 requires Executive 
agencies to review regulations in light of applicable standards in 
sections 3(a) and 3(b) to determine whether they are met or it is 
unreasonable to meet one or more of them. DOE has completed the 
required review and determined that, to the extent permitted by law, 
the final rule meets the relevant standards of Executive Order 12988.

G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) 
requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal 
regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the 
private sector. Public Law 104-4, sec. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). 
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://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE examined this final 
rule

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according to UMRA and its statement of policy and determined that the 
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 do not apply.

H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 
1999

    Section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-277) requires Federal agencies to issue a Family 
Policymaking Assessment for any rule that may affect family well-being. 
This rule would not have any impact on the autonomy or integrity of the 
family as an institution. Accordingly, DOE has concluded that it is not 
necessary to prepare a Family Policymaking Assessment.

I. Review Under Executive Order 12630

    DOE has determined, under Executive Order 12630, ``Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights'' 53 FR 8859 (March 18, 1988), that this regulation would not 
result in any takings that might require compensation under the Fifth 
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 
2001

    Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516 note) provides for agencies to review most 
disseminations of information to the public under guidelines 
established by each agency pursuant to general guidelines issued by 
OMB. OMB's guidelines were published at 67 FR 8452 (Feb. 22, 2002), and 
DOE's guidelines were published at 67 FR 62446 (Oct. 7, 2002). DOE has 
reviewed this final rule under the OMB and DOE guidelines and has 
concluded that it is consistent with applicable policies in those 
guidelines.

K. Review Under Executive Order 13211

    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 OMB, 
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 significant energy action, the 
agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on energy 
supply, distribution, or use if the regulation is implemented, and of 
reasonable alternatives to the action and their expected benefits on 
energy supply, distribution, and use.
    This regulatory action to clarify the energy conservation standards 
and test procedures for measuring the energy efficiency of fluorescent 
lamp ballasts is not a significant regulatory action under Executive 
Order 12866. Moreover, it would not have a significant adverse effect 
on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, nor has it been 
designated as a significant energy action by the Administrator of OIRA. 
Therefore, it is not a significant energy action, and, accordingly, DOE 
has not prepared a Statement of Energy Effects.

L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 
1974

    Under section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 
(Pub. L. 95-91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply with section 32 of the 
Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended by the Federal 
Energy Administration Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C. 788; FEAA) 
Section 32 essentially provides in relevant part that, where a proposed 
rule authorizes or requires use of commercial standards, the final rule 
must inform the public of the use and background of such standards. In 
addition, section 32(c) requires DOE to consult with the Attorney 
General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 
concerning the impact of the commercial or industry standards on 
competition. This final rule does not revise the existing incorporation 
of industry standards regarding fluorescent lamp ballasts. Therefore, 
DOE concludes that the requirements of section 32(b) of the FEAA, 
(i.e., that the standards were developed in a manner that fully 
provides for public participation, comment, and review) do not apply to 
this rulemaking.

M. Congressional Notification

    As required by 5 U.S.C. 801, DOE will report to Congress on the 
promulgation of this rule before its effective date. The report will 
state that it has been determined that the rule is not a ``major rule'' 
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

V. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

    The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this final 
rule.

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

    Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business 
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Small 
businesses.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2015.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE is amending part 430 of 
Chapter II of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below:

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.


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2. Section 430.2 is amended by revising the definition of ``ballast 
luminous efficiency'' to read as follows:


Sec.  430.2  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Ballast luminous efficiency means the total fluorescent lamp arc 
power divided by the fluorescent lamp ballast input power multiplied by 
the appropriate frequency adjustment factor, as defined in appendix Q 
of subpart B of this part.
* * * * *


Sec.  430.3  [Amended]

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3. Section 430.3 is amended by:
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a. Removing ``appendix Q1'' in paragraphs (d)(5), (6), and (13); and
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b. Removing ``and appendix Q1'' in paragraphs (d)(11), (12), (14), and 
(15).


Sec.  430.23  [Amended]

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4. Section 430.23 is amended by removing ``appendix Q1'' and adding in 
its place, ``appendix Q'' in paragraphs (q)(1)(i), (q)(2), and 
(q)(3)(iii).

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5. Section 430.25 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  430.25  Laboratory Accreditation Program.

    The testing for general service fluorescent lamps, general service 
incandescent lamps (with the exception of lifetime testing), 
incandescent

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reflector lamps, medium base compact fluorescent lamps, and fluorescent 
lamp ballasts must be conducted by test laboratories accredited by an 
Accreditation Body that is a signatory member to the International 
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition 
Arrangement (MRA). A manufacturer's or importer's own laboratory, if 
accredited, may conduct the applicable testing.

Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430 [Removed]

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6. Appendix Q to subpart B of part 430 is removed.

Appendix Q1 to Subpart B of Part 430 [Redesignated as Appendix Q to 
Subpart B of Part 430]

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7. Appendix Q1 to subpart B of part 430 is redesignated as appendix Q 
to subpart B of part 430 and revised to read as follows:

Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

1. Definitions

    1.1. AC control signal means an alternating current (AC) signal 
that is supplied to the ballast using additional wiring for the 
purpose of controlling the ballast and putting the ballast in 
standby mode.
    1.2. Average total lamp arc power means the average of the total 
lamp arc power (as defined and measured in section 2.6.1) of the 
ballast units tested.
    1.3. Cathode heating refers to power delivered to the lamp by 
the ballast for the purpose of raising the temperature of the lamp 
electrode or filament.
    1.4. DC control signal means a direct current (DC) signal that 
is supplied to the ballast using additional wiring for the purpose 
of controlling the ballast and putting the ballast in standby mode.
    1.5. Dimming ballast means a ballast that is designed to vary 
its output and that can achieve an output less than or equal to 50 
percent of its maximum electrical output.
    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 one and a half inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI C78.81 
(Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-1006-1) (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
    1.7. F96T12/ES lamp means a nominal 60 watt tubular fluorescent 
lamp that is 96 inches in length and one and a half inches in 
diameter, and conforms to ANSI C78.81 (Data Sheet 7881-ANSI-3006-1) 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    1.8. F96T12HO/ES lamp means a nominal 95 watt tubular 
fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and one and a half 
inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI C78.81 (Data Sheet 7881-
ANSI-1017-1) (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    1.9. High-frequency ballast is as defined in ANSI C82.13 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    1.10. Instant-start is the starting method used in instant-start 
systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; see 
Sec.  430.3).
    1.11. Low-frequency ballast is a fluorescent lamp ballast that 
operates at a supply frequency of 50 to 60 Hz and operates the lamp 
at the same frequency as the supply.
    1.12. PLC control signal means a power line carrier (PLC) signal 
that is supplied to the ballast using the input ballast wiring for 
the purpose of controlling the ballast and putting the ballast in 
standby mode.
    1.13. Programmed-start is the starting method used in 
programmed-start systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    1.14. Rapid-start is the starting method used in rapid-start 
type systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; 
see Sec.  430.3).
    1.15. Reference lamp is a fluorescent lamp that meets certain 
operating conditions as defined by ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    1.16. Residential ballast means a fluorescent lamp ballast that 
meets FCC consumer limits as set forth in 47 CFR part 18 and is 
designed and marketed for use only in residential applications.
    1.17. RMS is the root mean square of a varying quantity.
    1.18. Sign ballast means a ballast that has an Underwriters 
Laboratories Inc. Type 2 rating and is designed and marketed for use 
only in outdoor signs.
    1.19. Wireless control signal means a wireless signal that is 
radiated to and received by the ballast for the purpose of 
controlling the ballast and putting the ballast in standby mode.

2. Active Mode Procedure

    2.1. Where ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3) references ANSI C82.1-1997, the operator must use ANSI C82.1 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) for testing low-
frequency ballasts and must use ANSI C82.11 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3) for testing high-frequency ballasts. In 
addition when applying ANSI C82.2, the standards ANSI C78.81, ANSI 
C82.1, ANSI C82.11, and ANSI C82.13 must be used instead of the 
versions listed as normative references in ANSI C82.2.
    2.2. Instruments
    2.2.1. All instruments must be as specified by ANSI C82.2 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    2.2.2. Power Analyzer. In addition to the specifications in ANSI 
C82.2 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), the power 
analyzer must have a maximum 100 pF capacitance to ground and 
frequency response between 40 Hz and 1 MHz.
    2.2.3. Current Probe. In addition to the specifications in ANSI 
C82.2 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), the current 
probe must be galvanically isolated and have frequency response 
between 40 Hz and 20 MHz.

2.3. Test Setup

    2.3.1. The ballast must be connected to a main power source and 
to the fluorescent lamp load according to the manufacturer's wiring 
instructions and ANSI C82.1 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3) and ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    2.3.1.1. Wire lengths between the ballast and fluorescent lamp 
must be the length provided by the ballast manufacturer. Wires must 
be kept loose and not shortened or bundled.
    2.3.1.2. If the wire lengths supplied with the ballast are of 
insufficient length to reach both ends of lamp, additional wire may 
be added. Add the minimum additional wire length necessary, and the 
additional wire must be the same wire gauge as the wire supplied 
with the ballast. If no wiring is provided with the ballast, 18 
gauge or thicker wire must be used. The wires must be separated from 
each other and grounded to prevent parasitic capacitance for all 
wires used in the apparatus, including those wires from the ballast 
to the lamps and from the lamps to the measuring devices.
    2.3.1.3. The fluorescent lamp must meet the specifications of a 
reference lamp as defined by ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; 
see Sec.  430.3) and be seasoned at least 12 hours.
    2.3.1.4. The ballast must be connected to the number of lamps 
equal to the maximum number of lamps the ballast is designed and 
marketed to operate.
    2.3.1.5. Ballasts designed and marketed to operate both 4-foot 
medium bipin lamps and 2-foot U-shaped lamps must be tested with 4-
foot medium bipin lamps.
    2.3.1.6. With the exception of sign ballasts (described in 
section 2.3.1.7 and its subsections), ballasts designed and marketed 
to operate both T8 and T12 lamps must be tested with T8 lamps.
    2.3.1.7. For sign ballasts (as defined in section 1.18):
    2.3.1.7.1. Use a T8 lamp as specified in Table A of this section 
for sign ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate only T8 
lamps.
    2.3.1.7.2. Use a T12 lamp as specified in Table A of this 
section for sign ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate 
only T12 lamps.
    2.3.1.7.3. Use a T12 lamp as specified in Table A of this 
section for sign ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate 
both T8 and T12 lamps.
    2.3.1.8. Test each ballast with the lamp type specified in Table 
A of this section that corresponds to the lamp diameter the ballast 
is designed and marketed to operate. Test each ballast with only one 
lamp type.

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                       Table A--Lamp-and-Ballast Pairings and Frequency Adjustment Factors
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                                                 Lamp type                        Frequency adjustment factor
                              -----------------------------------------------              ([beta])
         Ballast type                                         Nominal lamp   -----------------------------------
                                  Lamp diameter and base         wattage        Low frequency    High frequency
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Ballasts that operate          T8 MBP.....................                32              0.94               1.0
 straight-shaped lamps         T12 MBP....................                34              0.93               1.0
 (commonly referred to as 4-
 foot medium bipin lamps)
 with medium bipin bases and
 a nominal overall length of
 48 inches.
Ballasts that operate U-       T8 MBP.....................                32              0.94               1.0
 shaped lamps (commonly        T12 MBP....................                34              0.93               1.0
 referred to as 2-foot U-
 shaped lamps) with medium
 bipin bases and a nominal
 overall length between 22
 and 25 inches.
Ballasts that operate rapid-   T8 HO RDC..................                86              0.92               1.0
 start lamps (commonly         T12 HO RDC.................                95              0.94               1.0
 referred to as 8-foot-high
 output lamps) with recessed
 double contact bases and a
 nominal overall length of 96
 inches.
Ballasts that operate instant- T8 slimline SP.............                59              0.95               1.0
 start lamps (commonly         T12 slimline SP............                60              0.94               1.0
 referred to as 8-foot
 slimline lamps) with single
 pin bases and a nominal
 overall length of 96 inches.
Ballasts that operate          T5 SO Mini-BP..............                28              0.95               1.0
 straight-shaped lamps
 (commonly referred to as 4-
 foot miniature bipin
 standard output lamps) with
 miniature bipin bases and a
 nominal length between 45
 and 48 inches.
Ballasts that operate          T5 HO Mini-BP..............                54              0.95               1.0
 straight-shaped lamps
 (commonly referred to as 4-
 foot miniature bipin high
 output lamps) with miniature
 bipin bases and a nominal
 length between 45 and 48
 inches.
Sign ballasts that operate     T8 HO RDC..................                86              0.92               1.0
 rapid-start lamps (commonly   T12 HO RDC.................             * 110              0.94               1.0
 referred to as 8-foot high
 output lamps) with recessed
 double contact bases and a
 nominal overall length of 96
 inches.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MBP, Mini-BP, RDC, and SP represent medium bipin, miniature bipin, recessed double contact, and single pin,
  respectively.
A ballast must be tested with only one lamp type based on the ballast type description and lamp diameter it is
  designed and marketed to operate.
* Lamp type is commonly marketed as 110 W, however ANSI C78.81 Data Sheet lists nominal wattage of 113 W.

2.3.2. Power Analyzer

    2.3.2.1. The power analyzer test setup must have n+1 channels 
where n is the number of lamps a ballast operates. Use the minimum 
number of power analyzers possible during testing. A system may be 
used to synchronize the power analyzers, and all power analyzers 
must be synchronized in time.
    2.3.2.2. Lamp Arc Voltage. Leads from the power analyzer should 
attach to each fluorescent lamp according to Figure 1 of this 
section for rapid- and programmed-start ballasts, Figure 2 of this 
section for instant-start ballasts operating single pin (SP) lamps, 
and Figure 3 of this section for instant-start ballasts operating 
medium bipin (MBP), miniature bipin (mini-BP), or recessed double 
contact (RDC) lamps. The programmed- and rapid-start ballast test 
setup includes two 1000 ohm resistors placed in parallel with the 
lamp pins to create a midpoint from which to measure lamp arc 
voltage.
    2.3.2.3. Lamp Arc Current. A current probe must be positioned on 
each fluorescent lamp according to Figure 1 for rapid- and 
programmed-start ballasts, Figure 2 of this section for instant-
start ballasts operating SP lamps, and Figure 3 of this section for 
instant-start ballasts operating MBP, mini-BP, and RDC lamps.
    2.3.2.3.1. For the lamp arc current measurement, the full 
transducer ratio must be set in the power analyzer to match the 
current probe to the power analyzer.
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Where: Iin is the current through the current transducer, 
Vout is the voltage out of the transducer, Rin 
is the power analyzer impedance, and Rs is the current 
probe output impedance.

BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

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BILLING CODE 6450-01-C

2.4. Test Conditions

    2.4.1. The test conditions for testing fluorescent lamp ballasts 
must be done in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3). DOE further specifies that the 
following revisions of the normative references indicated in ANSI 
C82.2 should be used in place of the references directly specified 
in ANSI C82.2: ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3), ANSI C82.1 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), 
ANSI C82.3 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), ANSI C82.11 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), and ANSI C82.13 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3). All other normative 
references must be as specified in ANSI C82.2.
    2.4.2. Room Temperature and Air Circulation. The test facility 
must be held at 25 2 [deg]C, with minimal air movement 
as defined in ANSI C78.375 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
    2.4.3. Input Voltage. Disregard the directions in ANSI C82.2 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) section 4.1, and use 
the following directions for input voltage instead. For ballasts 
designed and marketed for operation at multiple voltages that are 
not residential ballasts, test the ballast at 277V 0.1%. 
For residential ballasts designed and marketed for operation at 
multiple voltages, test the ballast at 120V 0.1%. For 
sign ballasts designed and marketed for operation at multiple 
voltages, test the ballast at 120V 0.1%. Ballasts 
designed and marketed for operation at only one input voltage must 
be tested at that specified voltage.

2.5. Test Method

    2.5.1. Ballast Luminous Efficiency.
    2.5.1.1. The ballast must be connected to the appropriate 
fluorescent lamps and to measurement instrumentation as indicated by 
the Test Setup in section 2.3.
    2.5.1.2. The ballast must be operated at full output for at 
least 15 minutes but no longer than 1 hour until stable operating 
conditions are reached. Once this condition is reached, and with the 
ballast continuing to operate at full output, measure each of the 
parameters described in sections 2.5.1.3 through 2.5.1.9 
concurrently.
    2.5.1.2.1. Stable operating conditions are determined by 
measuring lamp arc voltage, current, and power once per second in

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accordance with the setup described in section 2.3. Once the 
difference between the maximum and minimum values for lamp arc 
voltage, current, and power do not exceed one percent over a four 
minute moving window, the system is considered stable.
    2.5.1.3. Lamp Arc Voltage. Measure lamp arc voltage (volts) 
using the setup described in section 2.3.2.2.
    2.5.1.4. Lamp Arc Current. Measure lamp arc current (amps) using 
the setup described in section 2.3.2.3.
    2.5.1.5. Lamp Arc Power. The power analyzer must calculate 
output power by using the measurements described in sections 2.5.1.3 
and 2.5.1.4.
    2.5.1.6. Input Power. Measure the input power (watts) to the 
ballast in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference; 
see Sec.  430.3), section 7.
    2.5.1.7. Input Voltage. Measure the input voltage (volts) (RMS) 
to the ballast in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3), section 3.2.1 and section 4.
    2.5.1.8. Input Current. Measure the input current (amps) (RMS) 
to the ballast in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3), section 3.2.1 and section 4.
    2.5.1.9. Lamp Operating Frequency. Measure the frequency of the 
waveform delivered from the ballast to any lamp in accordance with 
the setup in section 2.3.

2.6. Calculations

    2.6.1. Calculate ballast luminous efficiency (BLE).
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Where: Total Lamp Arc Power is the sum of the lamp arc powers for 
all lamps operated by the ballast as determined by section 2.5.1.5, 
Input Power is as determined by section 2.5.1.6, and [beta] is equal 
to the frequency adjustment factor in Table A.

    2.6.2. Calculate Power Factor (PF).
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Where: Input Power is determined in accordance with section 2.5.1.6, 
Input Voltage is determined in accordance with section 2.5.1.7, and 
Input Current is determined in accordance with section 2.5.1.8.

3. Standby Mode Procedure

    3.1. The measurement of standby mode power need not be performed 
to determine compliance with energy conservation standards for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts at this time. On or after December 2, 
2015, if a manufacturer makes any representations with respect to 
the standby mode power use of fluorescent lamp ballasts, then 
testing must also include the provisions of this test procedure 
related to standby mode energy consumption.

3.2. Test Conditions

    3.2.1. The test conditions for testing fluorescent lamp ballasts 
must be established in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3). The test conditions for measuring 
standby power are described in sections 5, 7, and 8 of ANSI C82.2. 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts that are designed and marketed for 
connection to control devices must be tested with all commercially 
available compatible control devices connected in all possible 
configurations. For each configuration, a separate measurement of 
standby power must be made in accordance with section 3.3 of the 
test procedure.

3.3. Test Method and Measurements

    3.3.1. The test for measuring standby mode energy consumption of 
fluorescent lamp ballasts must be done in accordance with ANSI C82.2 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    3.3.2. Send a signal to the ballast instructing it to have zero 
light output using the appropriate ballast communication protocol or 
system for the ballast being tested.
    3.3.3. Input Power. Measure the input power (watts) to the 
ballast in accordance with ANSI C82.2, section 13, (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    3.3.4. Control Signal Power. The power from the control signal 
path must be measured using all applicable methods described below.
    3.3.4.1. AC Control Signal. Measure the AC control signal power 
(watts), using a wattmeter (W), connected to the ballast in 
accordance with the circuit shown in Figure 4 of this section.
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    3.3.4.2. DC Control Signal. Measure the DC control signal 
voltage, using a voltmeter (V), and current, using an ammeter (A), 
connected to the ballast in accordance with the circuit shown in 
Figure 5 of this section. The DC control signal power is calculated 
by multiplying the DC control signal voltage and the DC control 
signal current.

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    3.3.4.3. Power Line Carrier (PLC) Control Signal. Measure the 
PLC control signal power (watts) using a wattmeter (W) connected to 
the ballast in accordance with the circuit shown in Figure 6 of this 
section. The wattmeter must have a frequency response that is at 
least 10 times higher than the PLC being measured in order to 
measure the PLC signal correctly. The wattmeter must also be high-
pass filtered to filter out power at 60 Hertz.
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    3.3.4.4. Wireless Control Signal. The power supplied to a 
ballast using a wireless signal is not easily measured but is 
estimated to be well below 1.0 watt. Therefore, the wireless control 
signal power is not measured as part of this test procedure.


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8. Section 430.32 is amended by revising paragraph (m) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  430.32  Energy and water conservation standards and their 
compliance dates.

* * * * *
    (m) Fluorescent lamp ballasts--(1) Standards for fluorescent lamp 
ballasts (other than dimming ballasts). Except as provided in 
paragraphs (m)(2) and (3) of this section, each fluorescent lamp 
ballast manufactured on or after November 14, 2014,
    (i) Designed and marketed--
    (A) To operate at nominal input voltages at or between 120 and 277 
volts;
    (B) To operate with an input current frequency of 60 Hertz; and
    (C) For use in connection with fluorescent lamps (as defined in 
Sec.  430.2)
    (ii) Must have--
    (A) A power factor of:
    (1) 0.9 or greater for ballasts that are not residential ballasts; 
or
    (2) 0.5 or greater for residential ballasts; and
    (B) A ballast luminous efficiency not less than the following:

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         BLE = A/(1 + B x average total lamp arc power [supcaret] -C) Where A, B, and C are as follows:
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                           Description                                   A               B               C
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Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as
 residential ballasts) that are designed and marketed to
 operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps;..................................           0.993            0.27            0.25
    2-foot U-shaped lamps; or
    8-foot slimline lamps.
Programmed start ballasts (not classified as residential
 ballasts) that are designed and marketed to operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps;..................................           0.993            0.51            0.37
    2-foot U-shaped lamps;
    4-foot miniature bipin standard output lamps; or
    4-foot miniature bipin high output lamps.
Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as sign             0.993            0.38            0.25
 ballasts) that are designed and marketed to operate 8-foot high
 output lamps...................................................
Programmed start ballasts (not classified as sign ballasts) that           0.973            0.70            0.37
 are designed and marketed to operate 8-foot high output lamps..
Sign ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate 8-foot             0.993            0.47            0.25
 high output lamps..............................................
Instant start and rapid start residential ballasts that are
 designed and marketed to operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps;..................................           0.993            0.41            0.25
    2-foot U-shaped lamps; or
    8-foot slimline lamps.

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Programmed start residential ballasts that are designed and
 marketed to operate:
    4-foot medium bipin lamps or................................           0.973            0.71            0.37
    2-foot U-shaped lamps.
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    (2) Standards for certain dimming ballasts. Except as provided in 
paragraph (m)(3) of this section, each dimming ballast manufactured on 
or after November 14, 2014; designed and marketed to operate one 
F34T12, two F34T12, two F96T12/ES, or two F96T12HO/ES lamps; and
    (i) Designed and marketed--
    (A) To operate at nominal input voltages at or between 120 and 277 
volts;
    (B) To operate with an input current frequency of 60 Hertz; and
    (C) For use in connection with fluorescent lamps (as defined in 
Sec.  430.2)
    (ii) Must have--
    (A) A power factor of:
    (1) 0.9 or greater for ballasts that are not residential ballasts; 
or
    (2) 0.5 or greater for residential ballasts; and
    (B) A ballast luminous efficiency not less than the following:

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                                                                                 Ballast luminous efficiency
 Designed and marketed for operation    Nominal input      Total nominal   -------------------------------------
           of a maximum of                 voltage           lamp watts       Low frequency      High frequency
                                                                                 ballasts           ballasts
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One F34T12 lamp.....................            120/277                 34              0.777              0.778
Two F34T12 lamps....................            120/277                 68              0.804              0.805
Two F96T12/ES lamps.................            120/277                120              0.876              0.884
Two F96T12HO/ES lamps...............            120/277                190              0.711              0.713
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    (3) Exemptions. The power factor and ballast luminous efficiency 
standards described in paragraph (m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2)(ii) of this 
section do not apply to:
    (i) A dimming ballast designed and marketed to operate exclusively 
lamp types other than one F34T12, two F34T12, two F96T12/ES, or two 
F96T12HO/ES lamps;
    (ii) A low frequency ballast that is designed and marketed to 
operate T8 diameter lamps; is designed and marketed for use in 
electromagnetic-interference-sensitive-environments only; and is 
shipped by the manufacturer in packages containing 10 or fewer 
ballasts; or
    (iii) A programmed start ballast that operates 4-foot medium bipin 
T8 lamps and delivers on average less than 140 milliamperes to each 
lamp.
    (4) For the purposes of this paragraph (m), the definitions found 
in appendix Q of subpart B of this part apply.
* * * * *
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                                                7 CFR Part 3550                                                                                                Brenda.Edwards@ ee.doe.gov.
                                                                                                        Standards and Test Procedures for
                                                                                                        Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                RIN 0575–AC88                                                                                                  Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of
                                                                                                        AGENCY:  Office of Energy Efficiency and                 Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency
                                                Single Family Housing Direct Loan                       Renewable Energy, Department of                          and Renewable Energy, Building
                                                Program                                                 Energy.                                                  Technologies Program, EE–2J, 1000
                                                                                                        ACTION: Final rule.                                      Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                AGENCY:  Rural Housing Service, USDA.
                                                                                                                                                                 Washington, DC, 20585–0121.
                                                ACTION: Final rule; deferral of effective               SUMMARY:    On December 29, 2014, the                    Telephone: (202) 287–1604. Email:
                                                date.                                                   U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued                   fluorescent_ lamp_ ballasts@
                                                                                                        a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR)                   ee.doe.gov.
                                                SUMMARY:   On April 29, 2015, the Rural                 to clarify the test procedures for                     Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of
                                                Housing Service (RHS) published a final                 fluorescent lamp ballasts. That proposed                 Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
                                                rule to create a certified loan application             rulemaking serves as the basis for the                   GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue
                                                packaging process for the direct single                 final rule. DOE is issuing a final rule to               SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.
                                                family housing loan program. The                        reorganize, reformat, correct, and clarify               Telephone: (202) 586–1777. Email:
                                                effective date was listed as July 28, 2015              the scope of the energy conservation                     Sarah.Butler@ hq.doe.gov.
                                                and is being deferred to October 1, 2015.               standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts.               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                DATES: Effective date: The effective date               In addition, DOE is removing the
                                                of the final rule published April 29,                   outdated test procedure at Appendix Q                  Table of Contents
                                                2015 (80 FR 23673) is deferred from July                and redesignating the current test                     I. Authority and Background
                                                28, 2015, to October 1, 2015.                           procedure at Appendix Q1 as Appendix                   II. Synopsis of the Final Rule
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        Q. DOE is also clarifying the test                     III. Discussion
                                                Brooke Baumann, Branch Chief, Single                    procedure setup at redesignated                           A. Energy Conservation Standards
                                                Family Housing Direct Loan Division,                    Appendix Q. Finally, DOE is revising                      1. Changes to Organization
                                                                                                        the laboratory accreditation language                     2. Changes to Definitions and Terminology
                                                USDA Rural Development, Stop 0783,                                                                                B. Test Procedure
                                                1400 Independence Avenue SW.,                           and is providing clarification on the
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Lamp Pairing for Testing
                                                Washington, DC 20250–0783,                              process for evaluating compliance with                    2. Testing at Full Output
                                                Telephone: 202–690–4250. Email:                         standards.                                                3. Measurement Clarification
                                                brooke.baumann@wdc.usda.gov.                            DATES: The effective date of this rule is                 4. Changes to Definitions
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In                           July 6, 2015. Representations must be                     5. Rounding Ballast Luminous Efficiency
                                                December 2014, the existing                             based on testing in accordance with the                   6. Language Changes and Corrections to the
                                                                                                        final rule starting December 2, 2015.                        Text
                                                intermediaries under the pilot were                                                                               7. Standby Mode Test Procedure
                                                informed that the pilot would end with                     The incorporation of reference of
                                                                                                                                                                  C. Compliance and Certification
                                                the effective date of the final rule to                 certain publications listed in this rule                  1. Laboratory Accreditation
                                                create a certified loan application                     was approved by the Director of the                       2. Evaluating Compliance with Standards
                                                packaging process. While this expiration                Federal Register on March 23, 2009.                       3. Compliance Date for this Final Rule
                                                provision for the pilot was known, the                  ADDRESSES: The docket, which includes                     4. Compliance Certification Management
                                                actual date came sooner than expected.                  Federal Register notices, public meeting                     System
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                                                To allow the existing intermediaries                    attendee lists and transcripts,                        IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
                                                under the pilot sufficient time to                      comments, and other supporting                            A. Review Under Executive Order 12866
                                                                                                                                                                  B. Review under the Regulatory Flexibility
                                                process loan application packages in                    documents/materials, is available for                        Act
                                                their queue and to prepare for the                      review at regulations.gov. All                            C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction
                                                implementation of the final rule, the                   documents in the docket are listed in                        Act of 1995
                                                effective date for the final rule will be               the regulations.gov index. However,                       D. Review Under the National
                                                deferred to October 1, 2015.                            some documents listed in the index,                          Environmental Policy Act of 1969



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                                                   E. Review Under Executive Order 13132                              ‘‘May 2011 test procedure final rule’’),                          addition, DOE is clarifying definitions
                                                   F. Review Under Executive Order 12988                              establishing active mode test                                     relating to ballast luminous efficiency
                                                   G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates                              procedures, standby and off mode test                             (BLE) standards.
                                                      Reform Act of 1995
                                                   H. Review Under the Treasury and General
                                                                                                                      procedures, and revised active mode                                  DOE is removing the outdated test
                                                      Government Appropriations Act, 1999                             test procedures, respectively. 56 FR                              procedure for ballast efficacy factor
                                                   I. Review Under Executive Order 12630                              18677, 74 FR 54445, and 76 FR 25211.                              (BEF) at Appendix Q and redesignating
                                                   J. Review Under Treasury and General                               The May 2011 test procedure final rule                            the test procedure for BLE at Appendix
                                                      Government Appropriations Act, 2001                             established Appendix Q1 to subpart B of                           Q1 as Appendix Q. In addition, DOE is
                                                   K. Review Under Executive Order 13211                              10 CFR part 430. DOE also published
                                                   L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                        adding testing clarifications to
                                                                                                                      final rules establishing and amending                             redesignated Appendix Q and is
                                                      Energy Administration Act of 1974
                                                                                                                      energy conservation standards for                                 modifying redesignated Appendix Q to
                                                   M. Congressional Notification
                                                   N. Approval of the Office of the Secretary                         fluorescent lamp ballasts on September                            clarify the reference lamp pairings for
                                                                                                                      19, 2000, and November 14, 2011                                   testing. DOE is also clarifying the
                                                I. Authority and Background                                           (hereafter the ‘‘November 2011                                    redesignated Appendix Q for test setup
                                                                                                                      standards final rule’’), which completed                          and measurement. In addition, DOE is
                                                   Title III, Part B 1 of the Energy Policy
                                                                                                                      the two energy conservation standard                              making general changes to definitions,
                                                and Conservation Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.
                                                                                                                      rulemakings required under 42 U.S.C.                              language, and corrections to the text.
                                                6291, et seq.; ‘‘EPCA’’ or, ‘‘the Act’’) sets
                                                                                                                      6295(g)(7). 65 FR 56740 and 76 FR                                 Finally, DOE is revising the laboratory
                                                forth a variety of provisions designed to
                                                                                                                      70547. The November 2011 standards                                accreditation language at 10 CFR 430.25.
                                                improve energy efficiency and
                                                                                                                      final rule established the regulations                            This final rule also discusses the
                                                established the ‘‘Energy Conservation
                                                                                                                      located at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)                                    process for evaluating compliance with
                                                Program for Consumer Products Other
                                                                                                                      through(10).                                                      standards by providing example
                                                Than Automobiles.’’ 2 These include
                                                fluorescent lamp ballasts, the subject of                                This final rule clarifies the contents of                      calculations for evaluating compliance
                                                this final rule. (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(13))                              the energy conservation standards and                             with BLE standards.
                                                   Under EPCA, the energy conservation                                test procedures promulgated by DOE.                                  Representations of energy efficiency
                                                program consists essentially of four                                  On January 6, 2015, DOE published a                               must be based on testing in accordance
                                                parts: (1) testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal                         NOPR (hereafter the January 2015                                  with this rulemaking within 180 days
                                                energy conservation standards, and (4)                                NOPR) proposing clarifications to the                             after the publication of the final rule.
                                                certification and enforcement                                         test procedures for fluorescent lamp
                                                procedures. The testing requirements                                  ballasts. 80 FR 404. That notice of                               III. Discussion
                                                consist of test procedures that                                       proposed rulemaking serves as the basis                           A. Energy Conservation Standards
                                                manufacturers of covered products must                                for this final rule.
                                                use as the basis for (1) certifying to DOE                                                                                                In the second rulemaking cycle
                                                                                                                      II. Synopsis of the Final Rule
                                                that their products comply with the                                                                                                     required by 42 U.S.C. 6295(g)(7), DOE
                                                applicable energy conservation                                           In this final rule, DOE discusses key                          amended existing energy conservation
                                                standards adopted under EPCA, and (2)                                 aspects of the energy conservation                                standards and adopted standards for
                                                making representations about the                                      standards and test procedures for                                 additional ballasts in a final rule
                                                efficiency of those products. Similarly,                              fluorescent lamp ballasts and clarifies                           published on November 14, 2011
                                                DOE must use these test procedures to                                 the corresponding requirements and                                (hereafter ‘‘2011 Ballast Rule’’). 76 FR
                                                determine whether the products comply                                 specifications in the CFR. DOE is                                 70548. The standards adopted as a
                                                with any relevant standards                                           modifying the organization of 10 CFR                              result of this rulemaking are based on
                                                promulgated under EPCA.                                               430.32(m) to clarify the applicability of                         BLE and apply to all products listed in
                                                   DOE published test procedure final                                 the standards and exemptions. DOE is                              Table III.1. DOE has required
                                                rules on April 24, 1991, October 22,                                  also consolidating 10 CFR 430.32(m) by                            compliance with these BLE standards
                                                2009, and May 4, 2011 (hereafter the                                  deleting standards that are obsolete. In                          since November 14, 2014.

                                                                 TABLE III.1—BALLAST LUMINOUS EFFICIENCY STANDARDS IMPLEMENTED BY THE 2011 BALLAST RULE
                                                Fluorescent lamp ballasts shall have a ballast luminous efficiency no less than A/(1 + B * total lamp arc power ∧¥C) where A, B, and C are as
                                                follows:

                                                                                                        Product class                                                                       A                  B                  C

                                                Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as residential) that are designed to oper-
                                                  ate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps ...................................................................................................              0.993              0.27               0.25
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps
                                                     8-foot slimline lamps
                                                Programmed start ballasts (not classified as residential) that are designed to operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps ...................................................................................................              0.993              0.51               0.37
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps
                                                     4-foot miniature bipin standard output lamps
                                                     4-foot miniature bipin high output lamps
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                                                Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as sign ballasts) that are designed to op-
                                                  erate:
                                                     8-foot high output lamps .......................................................................................................           0.993              0.38               0.25

                                                  1 For editorial reasons Part B was redesignated as                    2 All references to EPCA refer to the statute as                Part B of title III. For editorial reasons was
                                                Part A upon incorporation into the U.S. Code (42                      amended through the American Energy                               redesignated as Part A upon incorporation into the
                                                U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified.                                        Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act                           U.S. Code (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified.
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                                                      TABLE III.1—BALLAST LUMINOUS EFFICIENCY STANDARDS IMPLEMENTED BY THE 2011 BALLAST RULE—Continued
                                                Fluorescent lamp ballasts shall have a ballast luminous efficiency no less than A/(1 + B * total lamp arc power ∧¥C) where A, B, and C are as
                                                follows:

                                                                                                        Product class                                                                       A                  B                  C

                                                Programmed start ballasts (not classified as sign ballasts) that are designed to operate:
                                                     8-foot high output lamps .......................................................................................................           0.973              0.70                0.37
                                                Sign ballasts that operate:
                                                     8-foot high output lamps .......................................................................................................           0.993              0.47                0.25
                                                Instant start and rapid start residential ballasts that operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps ...................................................................................................              0.993              0.41                0.25
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps
                                                     8-foot slimline lamps
                                                Programmed start residential ballasts that are designed to operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps ...................................................................................................              0.973              0.71                0.37
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps



                                                   Several ballasts are exempt from BLE                               sections 10 CFR 430.32(m)(1)–(m)(7)).                             430.32(m)(1)(ii)(A) and (m)(2)(ii)(A) to
                                                and power factor standards established                                DOE proposed to reorganize the                                    refer to any ballasts that do not meet the
                                                by the 2011 Ballast Rule. See 10 CFR                                  remaining sections of 10 CFR 430.32(m)                            definition of residential ballast in
                                                430.32(m)(9). These exemptions consist                                to enhance readability.                                           redesignated Appendix Q. The NOPR
                                                of:                                                                      Additionally, in the January 2015                              reasoned that this change would
                                                   (1) Low frequency T8 ballasts that are                             NOPR, DOE proposed to modify the                                  improve clarity through consistent
                                                designed, labeled, and marketed for use                               standards table in 10 CFR 430.32(m). 80                           usage of a single phrase and reducing
                                                only in electromagnetic-interference-                                 FR at 419. In many cases, several                                 cross-references to other paragraphs. 80
                                                sensitive-environments and shipped in                                 different types of ballasts are subject to                        FR at 406.
                                                packages of 10 or fewer;                                              the same BLE standards. However, due
                                                                                                                                                                                           Finally, DOE proposed to replace the
                                                   (2) Programmed start ballasts that                                 to a formatting error, the table in
                                                                                                                                                                                        phrase ‘‘designed, labeled, and
                                                operate 4-foot medium bipin (MBP) T8                                  existing section 430.32(m)(8) added
                                                lamps and deliver on average less than                                additional lines and borders between                              marketed’’ with the phrase ‘‘designed
                                                140 milliamperes to each lamp; and                                    these ballast types subject to the same                           and marketed’’ as defined at 10 CFR
                                                   (3) Dimming ballasts except for those                              BLE standards. For example, instant                               430.2, in the description of a low
                                                specified in 10 CFR 430.32(m)(10).                                    start and rapid start ballasts (not                               frequency ballast at amended section 10
                                                   See 10 CFR 430.32(m)(9).                                           classified as residential) that are                               CFR 430.32(m)(3)(ii). 80 FR at 419. The
                                                   Dimming ballasts designed for the                                  designed to operate 4-foot MBP, 2-foot                            definition of ‘‘designed and marketed’’
                                                operation of one F34T12, two F34T12,                                  U-shaped, and 8-foot slimline lamps are                           at 10 CFR 430.2 clarifies that a ballast
                                                two F96T12/ES, and two F96T12HO/ES                                    all subject to the same BLE standards.                            is recognized as designed and marketed
                                                lamps and that meet the specifications                                To clarify that certain groups of ballasts                        if the intended application of the lamp
                                                found at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(10)(i) and                                  are subject to the same standards, DOE                            is stated in a publicly available
                                                (ii) are subject to BLE standards                                     proposed to remove some lines and                                 document (e.g., product literature,
                                                specified in 10 CFR 430.32(m)(10)(iii).                               borders to accurately group the ballasts                          catalogs, packaging labels, and labels on
                                                   DOE is adopting several changes to                                 and standards. The chart will conform                             the product itself).3
                                                the energy conservation standards                                     to what is shown in Table III.1.                                     Similarly, DOE proposed to replace
                                                section of the CFR for ballasts (10 CFR                                  DOE received no comment in                                     the phrase ‘‘for use in connection with’’
                                                430.32(m)) to clarify the applicability of                            response to the proposed organizational                           with the phrase ‘‘designed and marketed
                                                standards and exemptions and improve                                  changes in the January 2015 NOPR.                                 to operate’’ at amended section 10 CFR
                                                readability. These changes are described                              Based on the reasons presented in the                             430.32(m)(2) and amended section 10
                                                in detail in the following sections.                                  January 2015 NOPR, DOE is adopting                                CFR 430.32(m)(3)(i). 80 FR at 419. DOE
                                                                                                                      these changes in this final rule.                                 also proposed to replace the phrase
                                                1. Changes to Organization
                                                                                                                      2. Changes to Definitions and                                     ‘‘that operate’’ with ‘‘that are designed
                                                  In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE
                                                                                                                      Terminology                                                       to operate’’ at amended section 10 CFR
                                                proposed modifications to the
                                                                                                                                                                                        430.32(m)(1)(ii)(B). These revisions
                                                organization of 10 CFR 430.32(m) to                                     In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE
                                                                                                                                                                                        eliminate potential confusion or
                                                clarify the applicability of standards and                            proposed changes to the definitions and
                                                                                                                                                                                        ambiguity by clarifying the original
                                                exemptions. 80 FR at 417. DOE                                         terminology used in 10 CFR 430.32(m)
                                                                                                                                                                                        intent of this language. 80 FR at 418.
                                                proposed to consolidate 10 CFR                                        pertaining to BLE standards. 80 FR at
                                                430.32(m) by deleting standards that are                              418–419. DOE proposed to remove                                      The National Electrical Manufacturers
                                                no longer applicable. 10 CFR 430.32(m)                                descriptions of terminology at existing                           Association (NEMA) agreed with the
                                                currently contains the standards                                      (m)(8)(iv) through (vi) and instead                               proposed revision regarding consistent
                                                established by NAECA 1988, the 2000                                   reference redesignated Appendix Q (see                            use of the phrase ‘‘designed and
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                                                Ballast Rule, EPACT 2005, and the 2011                                section III.B) for definitions of the terms                       marketed for operation.’’ (NEMA, No. 30
                                                Ballast Rule. The standards established                               average total lamp arc power, instant
                                                by each of these actions are                                          start, programmed start, rapid start,                               3 The definition of ‘‘designed and marketed’’ was

                                                accompanied by compliance dates and                                   residential ballast, and sign ballast. In                         established in the general service fluorescent lamp
                                                                                                                                                                                        and incandescent reflector lamp energy
                                                exemptions. DOE proposed to remove                                    addition, DOE proposed to use the                                 conservation standard rulemaking. See http://
                                                the sections of 10 CFR 430.32(m) that                                 phrase ‘‘that are not residential ballasts’’                      www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2011-
                                                have become obsolete (i.e., existing                                  in amended sections 10 CFR                                        BT-STD-0006.



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                                                at p. 3) 4 DOE received no further                       the same diameter but different                               In this final rule, DOE is also
                                                comments in response to the proposed                     wattages, DOE requires testing with only                   specifying that ballasts designed and
                                                changes to definitions and terminology                   one lamp wattage per ballast. To clarify                   marketed to operate both 4-foot MBP
                                                in the January 2015 NOPR. Based on the                   this requirement, in the January 2015                      lamps and 2-foot U-shaped lamps must
                                                reasons presented in the January 2015                    NOPR, DOE proposed to indicate in                          be tested with 4-foot MBP lamps. DOE
                                                NOPR, DOE is adopting these changes                      section 2.3.1.7 of redesignated                            believes there could be confusion on
                                                in this final rule. In this final rule, DOE              Appendix Q that each ballast should be                     testing these ballasts similar to the sign
                                                is also changing the column heading at                   tested with only one lamp type                             ballasts cited by NEMA which are also
                                                amended section 10 CFR                                   corresponding to the lamp diameter and                     capable of operating multiple lamp
                                                430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) from ‘‘Ballast input                 base type the ballast is designed and                      types. This clarification supports DOE’s
                                                voltage’’ to ‘‘Nominal input voltage’’ to                marketed to operate. 80 FR at 415. For                     requirement of testing with only one
                                                align with usage in section                              example, a ballast designed and                            lamp type per ballast. DOE is adding the
                                                430.32(m)(2)(i)(A) and eliminate                         marketed to operate both 32 watt (W) 4-                    requirement to redesignated Appendix
                                                potential confusion.                                     foot MBP T8 lamps and 28 W 4-foot                          Q at section 2.3.1.5 and is renumbering
                                                                                                         MBP T8 lamps should only be tested                         the sections thereafter.
                                                B. Test Procedure
                                                                                                         with the 32 W lamp. Additionally,                             DOE notes that 34 W MBP T12 U-
                                                   Manufacturers were previously                         stakeholders requested clarification on                    shaped lamps (commonly referred to as
                                                required to use the test procedure for                   testing ballasts that are designed and                     2-foot U-shaped lamps) are not listed in
                                                ballasts at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B,                  marketed as operating both T8 and T12                      ANSI_ANSLG C78.81–2010, ANSI_IEC
                                                appendix Q to determine compliance                       lamps. Therefore, DOE also proposed to                     C78.901–2005, or IEC 60081
                                                with BEF standards. The May 2011 test                    indicate in section 2.3.1.5 of                             (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0). This
                                                procedure final rule established                         redesignated Appendix Q that a ballast                     prevents identification of a 34W T12 2-
                                                appendix Q1 to subpart B of 10 CFR part                  designed and marketed to operate both                      foot U-shaped reference lamp to pair
                                                430 to determine compliance with BLE                     T8 and T12 lamps must be tested with                       with a ballast for BLE testing. However,
                                                standards. As stated in section III.A,                   T8 lamps. DOE explained in the NOPR                        DOE could not identify ballasts that are
                                                compliance with BLE standards has                        that it believes T8 lamps will be the                      capable of only operating 34W T12 2-
                                                been required since November 14, 2014.                   most common lamp type paired with                          foot U-shaped lamps. Instead, all
                                                Because the BEF standards are no longer                  these ballasts. 80 FR at 406.                              ballasts capable of operating 34W T12 2-
                                                applicable, DOE is removing the test                        Regarding this proposal, NEMA                           foot U-shaped lamps could also operate
                                                procedure for BEF at Appendix Q and                      commented that there may be some                           34W T12 MBP lamps.8 Because there is
                                                redesignating the Appendix Q1 test                       confusion with lamp pairings for the                       not a current market need, and because
                                                procedure for BLE as Appendix Q. DOE                     electronic sign ballasts in the proposed                   DOE does not anticipate a need in the
                                                is revising any references to Appendix                   language because these ballasts can                        future, DOE is not providing 34W T12
                                                Q1 in the CFR to reference redesignated                  operate both T12 HO and T8 HO lamps.                       2-foot U-shaped lamp specifications.
                                                Appendix Q. DOE is also making several                   NEMA recommended that DOE adopt                               In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE
                                                changes to redesignated Appendix Q to                    the American National Standards                            proposed to revise Table A of existing
                                                clarify the test procedures for measuring                Institute (ANSI) lamp abbreviations                        Appendix Q1 to further clarify the
                                                BLE. These changes are described in                      from ANSI C78.81.5 (NEMA, No. 30 at                        requirement of testing with only one
                                                detail in the following sections.                        p. 2) DOE agrees that referencing the                      lamp type per ballast. 80 FR at 415. DOE
                                                                                                         ANSI and International Electrotechnical                    proposed to add borders to Table A in
                                                1. Lamp Pairing for Testing
                                                                                                         Commission (IEC) lamp specifications                       redesignated Appendix Q to emphasize
                                                  In the May 2011 test procedure final                   may further clarify the lamp pairings                      that testing with only one lamp type per
                                                rule, DOE specified that ballasts are to                 used for testing. However, the lamp                        ballast is necessary. DOE also proposed
                                                be paired with the most common                           specifications for U-shaped and T5                         to revise the column heading
                                                wattage lamp and provided a table                        lamps (i.e., ANSI_IEC C78.901–2005 6                       corresponding to the lamp description
                                                (Table A of existing appendix Q1 of                      and IEC 60081[Amendment 4, Edition                         to read ‘‘Lamp Type’’ to provide a clear
                                                subpart B of part 430) to indicate which                 5.0] 7) are not currently incorporated by                  linkage to the direction that only one
                                                lamp should be used with each ballast.                   reference in the CFR for existing                          lamp type should be paired with each
                                                76 FR 25211 (May 4, 2011). Table A lists                 Appendix Q1. Therefore, DOE will                           ballast for testing. Table III.2 and Table
                                                the ballast description along with the                   address this lamp identification issue                     III.3 present an example from Table A,
                                                lamp type intended for testing. Though                   for all lamp types collectively in a                       highlighting the existing and proposed
                                                ballasts can frequently operate lamps of                 separate rulemaking.                                       versions, respectively.

                                                                                                        TABLE III.2—EXISTING TABLE A EXCERPT
                                                                                                                                                                                   Frequency adjustment factor
                                                                                                                             Nominal lamp          Lamp diameter and
                                                                              Ballast type                                     wattage                   base                    Low-frequency      High-frequency

                                                Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps (commonly referred                            32      T8 MBP .....................              0.94                  1.0
                                                  to as 4-foot medium bipin lamps) with medium bipin bases                                34      T12 MBP ...................               0.93                  1.0
                                                  and a nominal overall length of 48 inches.
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                                                   4 A notation in this form provides a reference for    the statement preceding the reference is document          Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics’’
                                                information that is in the docket of DOE’s               number 30 in the docket for the fluorescent lamp           (approved Jan. 14, 2010).
                                                rulemaking to develop test procedures for                ballasts test procedure rulemaking, and appears at           8 DOE requires that ballasts designed and

                                                fluorescent lamp ballasts (Docket No. EERE–2009–         page 3 of that document.                                   marketed to operate both 4-foot MBP lamps and 2-
                                                BT–TP–0016), which is maintained at                        5 ‘‘American National Standard for Electric              foot U-shaped lamps must be tested with 4-foot
                                                www.regulations.gov. This notation indicates that        Lamps: Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps—                    MBP lamps.



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                                                                                              TABLE III.2—EXISTING TABLE A EXCERPT—Continued
                                                                                                                                                                                  Frequency adjustment factor
                                                                                                                            Nominal lamp          Lamp diameter and
                                                                             Ballast type                                     wattage                   base                    Low-frequency     High-frequency

                                                Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps (commonly referred                           32      T8 MBP .....................             0.94                  1.0
                                                  to as 4-foot medium bipin lamps) with medium bipin bases                               34      T8 MBP .....................             0.94                  1.0
                                                  and a nominal overall length of 48 inches.



                                                   For clarity, DOE also proposed in the                that the test lab use the minimum                           redesignated Appendix Q to read, ‘‘The
                                                January 2015 NOPR to revise the ballast                 number of power analyzers possible                          power analyzer test setup must have
                                                type description for sign ballasts in                   during testing. 80 FR at 415. DOE                           n+1 channels where n is the number of
                                                Table A to read ‘‘Sign ballasts that                    explained in the NOPR that a power                          lamps a ballast operates. Use the
                                                operate rapid-start lamps (commonly                     analyzer commonly used in the lighting                      minimum number of power analyzers
                                                referred to as 8-foot high output lamps)                industry has six channels but can be                        possible during testing. A system may
                                                with recessed double contact bases and                  linked to a second power analyzer when                      be used to synchronize the power
                                                a nominal overall length of 96 inches.’’                additional channels are needed. If a test                   analyzers, and all power analyzers must
                                                80 FR at 415. Additionally, DOE                         lab needed seven channels to test a                         be synchronized in time.’’
                                                proposed to add a definition for ‘‘sign                 ballast that operates six lamps, for
                                                ballast’’ in redesignated Appendix Q                    example, they should use only two                           4. Changes to Definitions
                                                based on the existing description of sign               analyzers. Id at 407.                                          In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE
                                                ballast in 10 CFR 430.32(m). 80 FR at                      NEMA disagreed with the proposed
                                                                                                                                                                    proposed changes to existing Appendix
                                                414. See section III.B.4 for more                       clarification to the measurement, noting
                                                                                                                                                                    Q1 relating to definitions used in the
                                                information.                                            that it is possible for the ‘‘connection’’
                                                                                                                                                                    test procedure. 80 FR at 414 through
                                                   DOE received no comment in                           between power analyzers to be achieved
                                                                                                        through the data acquisition computer                       418. DOE proposed to modify the
                                                response to the proposed changes to                                                                                 definition of ‘‘residential ballast’’ in the
                                                Table A in the January 2015 NOPR.                       and software. As written, NEMA
                                                                                                        commented the instruction at section                        definitions section of existing Appendix
                                                Based on the reasons presented above,                                                                               Q1 to align with the existing description
                                                DOE is adopting these changes in this                   2.3.2.1 of existing Appendix Q1 would
                                                                                                        limit instrumentation options                               at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)(vi) and the
                                                final rule.
                                                                                                        unnecessarily. NEMA recommended                             definition of ‘‘designed and marketed’’
                                                2. Testing at Full Output                               that the language be stated as: ‘‘The                       at 10 CFR 430.2 (see section III.A.2 for
                                                  In section 2.5.1.2 of existing                        power analyzer test setup must have                         more information). DOE proposed to
                                                Appendix Q1, DOE specifies that the                     n+1 channels where n is the number of                       define residential ballast in redesignated
                                                ballast should be operated at full output               lamps a ballast operates. Use the                           Appendix Q as ‘‘a fluorescent lamp
                                                during the stabilization process, and                   minimum number of power analyzers                           ballast that meets FCC consumer limits
                                                measurements should be made after the                   possible during testing. A system may                       as set forth in 47 CFR part 18 and is
                                                stabilization condition is reached. In the              be used to synchronize the power                            designed and marketed for use only in
                                                January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to                      analyzers, and the power analyzers must                     residential applications.’’ DOE also
                                                revise this statement in redesignated                   be synchronized in time.’’ (NEMA, No.                       proposed to remove the definition of
                                                Appendix Q to make clear that the                       30 at pp. 2–3)                                              ‘‘commercial ballast’’ that is in the
                                                ballast should remain at full output                       DOE reviewed NEMA’s                                      existing Appendix Q1 and instead use
                                                while the measurements are taken. 80                    recommendation, including the                               the phrase ‘‘that are not residential
                                                FR at 417. This is consistent with DOE’s                insertion of the words ‘‘test setup’’ in                    ballasts’’ in redesignated Appendix Q
                                                intent that both dimming and fixed light                the existing text, and the new sentence                     when referring to any ballasts that do
                                                output ballasts are tested at full light                specifying how multiple power                               not meet the definition of residential
                                                output. Id at 407.                                      analyzers should be used. DOE agrees                        ballast. In the NOPR, DOE explained
                                                  NEMA agreed with the clarification                    that insertion of the word ‘‘test setup’’                   that this proposed change would align
                                                that ballasts be tested at full output.                 clarifies the intent of the sentence that                   redesignated Appendix Q with the
                                                (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 2) DOE received no                  the sum of the number of channels in all                    proposed terminology changes in the
                                                further comments on this clarification.                 power analyzers used in the test setup                      energy conservation standards at
                                                Thus, based on the reasons presented in                 must be at least the number of lamps                        430.32(m). 80 FR at 407.
                                                the January 2015 NOPR, DOE is                           plus one. DOE agrees that a data                               In addition, DOE proposed in the
                                                adopting this clarification in this final               acquisition software system can be used                     January 2015 NOPR to add several terms
                                                rule.                                                   to connect the power analyzers used in                      to the definitions section of
                                                                                                        the test setup and also agrees that                         redesignated Appendix Q pertaining to
                                                3. Measurement Clarification                            adding the third sentence recommended                       BLE standards. 80 FR at 414. First, DOE
                                                  DOE specifies in section 2.3.2.1 of                   by NEMA may help clarify this                               proposed to add a definition for average
                                                existing Appendix Q1 that the power                     requirement. While electrical                               total lamp arc power to clarify how to
                                                analyzer must have n+1 channels where                   measurements must be taken after the                        calculate the applicable BLE standard.
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                                                n is the number of lamps a ballast                      ballast has been stabilized,                                Average total lamp arc power is
                                                operates. DOE notes that, for certain                   synchronization of multiple power                           referenced in the BLE standards
                                                ballasts, it is possible for n+1 to be                  analyzers in time is still the best                         equation (at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8))
                                                greater than the number of channels                     practice, and most closely simulates the                    shown in Table III.1. The proposed
                                                supplied by a single power analyzer. In                 simultaneous measurements taken by a                        definition for average total lamp arc
                                                the January 2015 NOPR, DOE proposed                     single power analyzer. Therefore DOE is                     power was ‘‘the average of the total
                                                to clarify in redesignated Appendix Q                   amending section 2.3.2.1 of                                 lamp arc power (as defined and


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                                                measured in section 2.6.1) of the ballast                  Regarding these proposed changes,                      (1) ‘‘Designed to operate;’’
                                                units tested.’’ 80 FR at 414.                           NEMA commented in support of the                          (2) ‘‘That only operate;’’ and
                                                   DOE also proposed in the January                     changes to the definitions to                             (3) ‘‘Capable of operating.’’ 80 FR at
                                                2015 NOPR to add a definition for                       ‘‘residential ballast,’’ ‘‘average of the              414–418.
                                                ‘‘dimming ballast’’ to redesignated                     total lamp power,’’ ‘‘dimming ballast,’’                  The National Electrical Manufacturers
                                                Appendix Q. 80 FR at 414. The                           and ‘‘sign ballast.’’ (NEMA, No. 30 at p.              Association (NEMA) agreed with the
                                                proposed definition for a dimming                       3) DOE received no further comments                    proposed revision regarding consistent
                                                ballast is ‘‘a ballast that is designed to              regarding the proposed changes to the                  use of the phrase ‘‘designed and
                                                vary its output and that can achieve an                 redesignated Appendix Q. Thus, based                   marketed for operation.’’ Further,
                                                output less than or equal to 50 percent                 on the reasons presented in the January                NEMA agreed with the redesignation of
                                                of its maximum electrical output.’’ This                2015 NOPR, DOE is adopting these                       Appendix Q1 and clarification changes
                                                proposed definition aligned with and                    changes in this final rule.                            to redesignated Appendix Q. (NEMA,
                                                clarifies the dimming ballast                              In this final rule, DOE is also moving              No. 30 at p. 3) DOE received no further
                                                exemptions currently specified in 10                    existing definitions of certain lamp                   comments in response to the proposed
                                                CFR 430.32(m). Thus, DOE also                           types from existing Appendix Q to                      organizational changes in the January
                                                proposed to remove the description of a                 redesignated Appendix Q that were                      2015 NOPR. Based on the reasons
                                                dimming ballast currently at 10 CFR                     inadvertently omitted from the NOPR.                   presented in the January 2015 NOPR,
                                                430.32(m)(9)(i). As proposed, 10 CFR                    These lamp types include F34T12,                       DOE is adopting these changes in this
                                                430.32 would instead reference the new                  F96T12/ES, and F96T12HO/ES lamps.                      final rule.
                                                definition for ‘‘dimming ballast’’ in                   The omission of these definitions from                    Additionally, DOE proposed in the
                                                redesignated Appendix Q. 80 FR at 418,                  the NOPR was a technical oversight as                  January 2015 NOPR to modify the
                                                419.                                                    ballasts capable of operating these lamp               language of section 2.1 of redesignated
                                                   In addition, in the January 2015                     types are subject to energy conservation               Appendix Q to clarify the references to
                                                NOPR, DOE proposed to add a                             standards under 10 CFR 430.32(m).                      industry standards. 80 FR at 415. DOE
                                                definition for ‘‘sign ballast’’ to the
                                                                                                        5. Rounding Ballast Luminous                           believes the sentence as currently
                                                definitions section of redesignated
                                                                                                        Efficiency                                             written does not clearly explain that the
                                                Appendix Q. 80 FR at 414. DOE
                                                                                                           Currently, rounding requirements are                industry standards incorporated by
                                                proposed to define sign ballast based on
                                                                                                        not provided for the reported value of                 reference in the CFR must be used in
                                                the description currently at 10 CFR
                                                                                                        BLE. When developing standards in the                  place of those listed in the industry
                                                430.32(m)(8)(v) and the definition of
                                                                                                        November 2011 standards final rule,                    standard ANSI C82.2. DOE proposed to
                                                ‘‘designed and marketed’’ at 10 CFR
                                                430.2 (see section III.A.2 for more                     DOE rounded BLE to the thousandths                     add the word ‘‘standards’’ as noted in
                                                information). DOE proposed to define a                  place when analyzing the costs and                     the following sentence: ‘‘In addition
                                                sign ballast as ‘‘a ballast that has an                 benefits of the adopted standard. For                  when applying ANSI C82.2, the
                                                Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Type 2                   consistency with the intent of the 2011                standards ANSI C78.81, ANSI C82.1,
                                                rating and is designed and marketed for                 standards final rule, DOE proposed to                  ANSI C82.11, and ANSI C82.13 (all
                                                use only in outdoor signs.’’ Rather than                specify rounding the reported value of                 incorporated by reference; see § 430.3)
                                                listing a description of sign ballast, as               BLE to the nearest thousandths place in                must be used instead of the versions
                                                does section 2.3.1.4 of existing                        the January 2015 NOPR. 80 FR at 414.                   listed as normative references in ANSI
                                                Appendix Q1, DOE proposed that                             NEMA commented that rounding to                     C82.2.’’ 80 FR at 415.
                                                section 2.3.1.6 of redesignated                         the thousandths place is acceptable as                    DOE also proposed in the January
                                                Appendix Q reference the term in the                    long as significant figures are handled                2015 NOPR a correction in redesignated
                                                definitions section of that appendix. 80                correctly. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 3) DOE                  Appendix Q relating to an error in
                                                FR at 415.                                              received no further comments on                        existing Appendix Q1 that occurred
                                                   DOE also proposed in the January                     rounding BLE. However, DOE has since                   during publication of the May 2011 test
                                                2015 NOPR to simplify the language in                   determined that rounding requirements                  procedure final rule. In section 2.3.1,
                                                redesignated Appendix Q by relying on                   would be more appropriately addressed                  the heading numbers skip from 2.3.1 to
                                                newly defined terms in the definitions                  in 10 CFR 429.26. Therefore, DOE will                  2.3.1.1.1 (i.e., 2.3.1.1 is omitted). DOE
                                                within that appendix. 80 FR at 414                      provide rounding requirements for BLE                  proposed to correct this heading
                                                through 418. Specifically, in section                   in a separate rulemaking.                              numbering error in redesignated
                                                2.4.3, DOE proposed to replace the                                                                             Appendix Q. 80 FR at 415.
                                                language ‘‘For ballasts designed and                    6. Language Changes and Corrections to                    Finally, in the January 2015 NOPR,
                                                labeled for residential applications’’                  the Text                                               DOE proposed to revise a grammatical
                                                with ‘‘For residential ballasts.’’ In                      In the January 2015 NOPR, DOE                       issue in redesignated Appendix Q that
                                                addition, DOE proposed to replace the                   proposed to add new language at                        is in existing section 1.7 of Appendix
                                                language ‘‘For ballasts designed and                    redesignated Appendix Q for some of                    Q1, which defines ‘‘instant-start.’’ In
                                                labeled as cold-temperature outdoor                     the testing requirements. 80 FR at 414–                section 1.7 of redesignated Appendix Q,
                                                sign ballasts’’ with ‘‘For sign ballasts.’’             418. DOE proposed to use the                           DOE proposed to insert the word ‘‘in’’
                                                80 FR at 417.                                           terminology ‘‘designed and marketed for                so that the definition of instant-start
                                                   Finally, DOE proposed in the January                 operation’’ to clarify references to the               reads ‘‘is the starting method used in
                                                2015 NOPR to remove the terms ‘‘active                  intended ballast types. See section                    instant-start systems as defined in ANSI
                                                mode’’ and ‘‘standby mode’’ from                        III.A.2 for more information on the                    C82.13 (incorporated by reference; see
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                                                redesignated Appendix Q because these                   definition of ‘‘designed and marketed.’’               § 430.3).’’ 80 FR at 414.
                                                terms are already defined at 10 CFR                     Within sections 2.3.1.2, 2.3.1.4.1,                       DOE did not receive any additional
                                                430.2. The NOPR explained that the                      2.3.1.4.2, 2.3.1.4.3, and 2.4.3 of existing            comments regarding the language
                                                definitions in existing Appendix Q1 are                 Appendix Q1, DOE proposed to change                    changes and corrections to redesignated
                                                consistent with the definitions in 10                   all instances of the following phrases to              Appendix Q proposed in the January
                                                CFR 430.2 and are therefore redundant.                  ‘‘designed and marketed for operation’’                2015 NOPR. Based on the reasons
                                                80 FR at 408.                                           in redesignated Appendix Q:                            presented in the January 2015 NOPR,


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                                                DOE is adopting these changes in this                   percent of the reading rather than                     laboratories accredited by NVLAP as
                                                final rule.                                             NEMA’s calculated 30 percent).                         well as laboratories accredited by other
                                                                                                          Therefore, DOE finds no reason to                    organizations with equivalent functions
                                                7. Standby Mode Test Procedure
                                                                                                        amend the standby mode test procedure                  as NVLAP. Therefore, DOE is adopting
                                                   DOE published a test procedure final                 on the basis of power analyzer                         the requirement that testing ‘‘must be
                                                rule addressing standby mode energy                     measurement uncertainty. While ANSI                    conducted by test laboratories
                                                consumption for ballasts on October 22,                 C82.2–2010 does not discuss standby                    accredited by an Accreditation Body
                                                2009. 74 FR at 54445. However, DOE                      mode power measurements specifically,                  that is a signatory member to the
                                                did not adopt standards for standby                     DOE finds that in concert with                         International Laboratory Accreditation
                                                mode energy use because DOE could not                   instructions to place the ballast in                   Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition
                                                find any ballasts subject to standards                  standby mode, ANSI C82.2–2010 is an                    Arrangement (MRA).’’
                                                that were capable of operating in                       appropriate basis for measurement. DOE                    CSA Group (CSA) expressed support
                                                standby mode. 76 FR 70548, 70553–4                      will retain incorporation by reference of              for the clarification that testing ‘‘must be
                                                (Nov. 14, 2011). DOE did not address                    ANSI C82.2–2010 in its standby mode                    conducted by test laboratories
                                                standby mode testing in the January                     test procedure at redesignated Appendix                accredited by the National Voluntary
                                                2015 NOPR. However, DOE received a                      Q to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430.                     Laboratory Accreditation Program
                                                comment from NEMA stating that ANSI                                                                            (NVLAP) or by an accreditation body
                                                C82.2–2002 9 does not list a test                       C. Compliance and Certification                        that has a mutual recognition agreement
                                                procedure for standby power. NEMA                       1. Laboratory Accreditation                            for which NVLAP is a signatory’’
                                                expressed concern that DOE does not                                                                            provided the clarification does not
                                                appreciate the scale of control signal                     DOE has received feedback that the                  preclude the use of a NVLAP accredited
                                                power when compared to the range of                     language in 10 CFR 430.25 is causing                   lab’s Supervised Manufacturer’s Testing
                                                power supplied by the mains to                          confusion. Specifically, there has been                Laboratory (SMTL) Program or
                                                dimming ballasts, and added that                        confusion over the role of the National                Witnessed Manufacturer’s Testing
                                                standby power measurement of                            Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation                     Laboratory (WMTL) Program. CSA
                                                electronic lighting is still a new field.               Program (NVLAP), other accrediting                     added that SMTL/WMTL Programs are
                                                Further, NEMA remarked that it is                       bodies, Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL),               used by manufacturers for third-party
                                                equally challenging to measure standby                  and Council of Canada. In the January                  compliance of Canadian Energy
                                                mode power consumption for some                         2015 NOPR, DOE proposed to revise the                  Efficiency Regulations, California
                                                control interfaces, and that high-end                   text to read that testing ‘‘must be                    Energy Commission Regulations, and
                                                power analyzer uncertainty will be                      conducted by test laboratories                         U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR®
                                                higher than the targeted power. (NEMA,                  accredited by the National Voluntary                   Specifications. (CSA, No. 29 at p. 1)
                                                No. 30 at pp. 5–6)                                      Laboratory Accreditation Program                          For fluorescent lamp ballast
                                                   DOE investigated the uncertainty                     (NVLAP) or by an accreditation body                    certification testing, DOE does not
                                                associated with high-end power                          that has a mutual recognition agreement                currently allow the practice of testing by
                                                analyzers commonly used by industry to                  for which NVLAP is a signatory.’’ 80 FR                first party laboratories through witness
                                                conduct testing in accordance with                      at 414. DOE received several comments                  testing programs. DOE found that
                                                ANSI C82.2–2010. Uncertainty is a                       regarding this clarification.                          witness testing programs, such as SMTL
                                                function of factors such as the                            The American Association for                        and WMTL programs, vary depending
                                                magnitude of the current and voltage                    Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) agreed                 on the regulatory body. Further, DOE
                                                signal, frequency, and power factor.                    with the clarifications made in 10 CFR                 determined that the program
                                                Power analyzer uncertainty is specified                 430.25 regarding the revisions to the                  requirements were not well-defined.
                                                by the power analyzer manufacturer and                  laboratory accreditation language. A2LA                Because the program requirements
                                                is the ratio of the measured value                      recommended further simplifying the                    varied among regulatory bodies and
                                                (frequently referred to as ‘‘the reading’’)             requirement by stating that testing could              were not always clearly defined, DOE
                                                and the range over which the power                      be conducted by test laboratories                      believes that allowing for witness
                                                analyzer is configured to measure                       accredited by an Accreditation Body                    testing may produce results that are not
                                                (frequently referred to as ‘‘the range’’),              that is a signatory member to the                      consistent or repeatable. Therefore, DOE
                                                reported as a percentage. DOE reviewed                  International Laboratory Accreditation                 declines to add a provision permitting
                                                the calculation example provided by                     Cooperation (ILAC) mutual recognition                  use of a witnessed or supervised testing
                                                NEMA and agrees with the approach.                      arrangement (MRA) and removing the                     program. All testing must be conducted
                                                However, DOE disagrees with the range                   specific references to NVLAP. A2LA                     at a laboratory accredited by an
                                                selected for current measurements in                    added that if there is concern regarding               Accreditation Body that is a signatory
                                                the example. A power analyzer offers a                  the use of additional laboratories or                  member to the ILAC MRA, including
                                                discrete set of range options, and the                  MRA-signatory Accreditation Bodies,                    manufacturer laboratories. Additionally,
                                                range generally selected for a given                    that DOE use a vetting process similar                 DOE is maintaining the existing
                                                measurement would be the smallest                       to that used to recognize Accreditation                clarification that states a manufacturer’s
                                                value that is greater than the expected                 Bodies for the Lighting Facts program.                 or importer’s own laboratory, if
                                                reading.10 Had NEMA selected a range                    (A2LA, No. 28 at p. 1)                                 accredited, may conduct the applicable
                                                of 0.1 amps rather than two amps for the                   DOE agrees with A2LA’s                              testing.
                                                reading of 0.0083 amps, the uncertainty                 recommendation to consolidate the                         NEMA proposed that the changes to
                                                in the power measurement would be                       accreditation requirement by stating                   the existing 10 CFR 430.25 read ‘‘must
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                                                much smaller (on the order of two                       testing could be conducted by test                     be conducted by test laboratories
                                                                                                        laboratories accredited by an                          accredited by the National Voluntary
                                                  9 ‘‘American National Standards for Lamp
                                                                                                        Accreditation Body that is a signatory                 Laboratory Accreditation Program
                                                Ballasts—High Frequency Lamp Ballasts—                  member to the ILAC MRA. The                            (NVLAP), or by an Nationally
                                                Supplements’’ (approved January 17, 2002).
                                                  10 The range typically provides some buffer in        statement simplifies the accreditation                 Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL),
                                                excess of the reading to account for non-sinusoidal     requirements while also maintaining the                or by an accreditation body that has a
                                                signals and high instantaneous peak signal values.      change to allow for testing at                         mutual recognition agreement for which


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                                                NVLAP is a signatory.’’ (NEMA, No. 30                   procedure from existing Appendix Q1,                   products, not just for fluorescent lamp
                                                at p. 4)                                                this statement is also no longer relevant.             ballasts.
                                                   DOE considered whether NRTLs                         80 FR at 408. DOE received no comment
                                                should be added to the laboratory                       in response to these additional proposed               2. Evaluating Compliance With
                                                accreditation requirements and found                    text changes to 10 CFR 430.25 in the                   Standards
                                                that the DOE test procedure at                          January 2015 NOPR. Based on the                          Manufacturers must evaluate
                                                Appendix Q1 and the industry                            reasons presented above, DOE is
                                                standards incorporated by reference in                                                                         compliance with BLE standards
                                                                                                        adopting these changes in this final rule.
                                                Appendix Q1 are not included in the                        Finally, DOE proposed in the January                according to 10 CFR 429.26. As
                                                list of test standards determined to be                 2015 NOPR to remove statements at 10                   prescribed at 10 CFR 429.26(a)(2), for
                                                appropriate for use under the                           CFR 430.25 indicating the relevant                     each basic model of fluorescent lamp
                                                Occupational Safety and Health                          Appendix for testing specific lighting                 ballast, a minimum of four units must
                                                Administration’s (OSHA) NRTL                            products. 80 FR at 414. The NOPR                       be randomly selected and tested using
                                                program. Because the laboratory                         explained that DOE proposed to remove                  redesignated Appendix Q. The
                                                accreditation requirements specified at                 these unnecessary statements so that 10                manufacturer must then evaluate
                                                10 CFR 430.25 only apply to the DOE                     CFR 430.25 is focused solely on                        compliance with the standard by
                                                test procedure, DOE does not find it                    laboratory accreditation. 80 FR at 408.                comparing the mean from testing and
                                                necessary to add NRTLs to the list of                      NEMA commented that these                           the lower 99 percent confidence limit
                                                acceptable test laboratories.                           proposed changes are too far reaching,                 (LCL) of the true mean divided by 0.99.
                                                   Additionally, DOE proposed in the                    and suggested that DOE limit the change                The mean of the sample is computed
                                                January 2015 NOPR to remove the                         to passages pertaining only to                         using the equation at section
                                                statement at 10 CFR 430.25 noting that                  fluorescent ballasts. (NEMA, No. 30 at p.              429.26(a)(2)(ii)(A), and the equation to
                                                testing for fluorescent lamp ballasts                   4) DOE is not certain what NEMA                        evaluate the LCL is found at section
                                                performed in accordance with the                        intended by its comment that the                       429.26(a)(2)(ii)(B). The following is an
                                                existing Appendix Q is not required to                  proposed changes are too far reaching,
                                                                                                                                                               example calculation for evaluating
                                                be conducted by test laboratories                       given that the other proposed changes to
                                                                                                                                                               compliance with BLE standards.
                                                accredited by NVLAP or an accrediting                   430.25 were to remove obsolete and/or
                                                organization recognized by NVLAP. 80                    redundant provisions. Therefore, to                      Table III.4 presents example test data
                                                FR at 414. The NOPR reasoned that,                      provide clarity and simplify the text of               used to evaluate compliance with
                                                because DOE proposed to remove the                      10 CFR 430.25, DOE is removing all                     standards for a fluorescent lamp ballast
                                                BEF test procedure at existing Appendix                 statements indicating the relevant                     designed and marketed for operation of
                                                Q and replace it with the BLE test                      Appendix for testing specific lighting                 a maximum of two F96T8 lamps.




                                                  The example ballast is a universal                    model are tested using the test                        The required calculations are performed
                                                voltage, high frequency ballast designed                procedure at redesignated Appendix Q.                  for each ballast and include computing
                                                to operate 8-foot slimline lamps and is                 Each unit is tested while operating two                the BLE and power factor. To calculate
                                                intended for use in non-residential                     59 W F96T8 lamps, and the resulting                    the BLE of unit 1, Equation 1 is utilized.
                                                applications. Four units of the basic                   measurements are shown in Table III.4.




                                                Where:                                                  Input Power = measured input power to the                Equation 2 shows the calculation for
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                                                Total Lamp Arc Power = sum of the lamp arc                   ballast (as determined by section 2.5.1.6         BLE using the data from Table III.4 for
                                                    powers for all lamps operated by the                     of amended Appendix Q), and                       unit 1.
                                                                                                        b = frequency adjustment factor (Table A of
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                                                    ballast (as determined by section 2.5.1.5
                                                    of amended Appendix Q),                                  amended Appendix Q).
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                                                  The power factor is also calculated for
                                                unit 1 using Equation 3.




                                                   Equation 4 shows the calculation for
                                                power factor using the data from Table
                                                III.4 for unit 1.




                                                  The same process is repeated for each                 be compliant with standards,                            The reported BLE for each basic model
                                                of the three remaining ballast units. The               manufacturers must average the total                    must meet or exceed the output of
                                                resulting BLE and power factor values                   lamp arc power of the units and input                   Equation 5. For instant start ballasts that
                                                are shown in Table III.4.                               the average into the appropriate energy                 are designed to operate 8-foot slimline
                                                  To determine the minimum BLE that                     conservation standard efficiency level.                 lamps, A = 0.993; B = 0.27; and C = 0.25.
                                                a basic model must meet or exceed to




                                                Where:                                                  of the tested ballasts as shown in                      Equation 8 uses the resulting average
                                                power = average total lamp arc power.                   Equation 6 for Unit 1. The average total                total lamp arc power to calculate the
                                                  The total lamp arc power is calculated                lamp arc power of the sample is then                    BLE standard.
                                                using the data from Table III.4 for each                calculated as shown in Equation 7.




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                                                 Next, as stated previously,                            provisions laid out in section 429.26 to                the sample is calculated using Equation
                                                manufacturers must follow the                           certify for compliance. The mean BLE of                 9.
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                                                Where:                                                  xi = ith sample.                                          The mean BLE calculation using the
                                                x̄ = sample mean,                                                                                               data from Table III.4 is shown in
                                                n = number of samples, and                                                                                      Equation 10.
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                                                  The lower 99 percent confidence limit
                                                of the true mean is calculated using
                                                Equation 11.




                                                Where:                                                  t0.99 = t statistic for a 99% one-tailed                  Equation 12 and Equation 13 show
                                                x̄ = sample mean,                                             confidence interval with n-1 degrees of          calculations for LCL and LCL divided by
                                                s = sample standard deviation,                                freedom.                                         0.99, respectively, using the test data
                                                n = number of samples, and                                                                                     from Table III.4.




                                                   Manufacturers may report that                        4. Compliance Certification                            (OIRA) in the Office of Management and
                                                products perform within a range of                      Management System                                      Budget.
                                                values constrained by the standard and                                                                         B. Review Under the Regulatory
                                                the statistical value based on test data.                 DOE did not discuss the contents of
                                                                                                        the DOE’s Compliance Certification                     Flexibility Act
                                                The standard serves as the minimum
                                                                                                        Management System (CCMS) in the                           The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
                                                allowable BLE, and the lower of the
                                                                                                        January 2015 NOPR. However, DOE                        U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires preparation
                                                mean BLE or LCL of the true mean
                                                                                                        received a comment from NEMA stating                   of an initial regulatory flexibility
                                                divided by 0.99 serves as the maximum                   that the template for submitting                       analysis (IFRA) for any rule that by law
                                                allowable BLE value reported for                        products to the DOE’s CCMS includes                    must be proposed for public comment,
                                                compliance. In this example, the mean                   categories no longer in use now that                   unless the agency certifies that the rule,
                                                is 0.928, and the LCL/0.99 is 0.936.                    compliance is required with the energy                 if promulgated, will not have a
                                                Therefore, in this example, the                         conservation standards adopted in the                  significant economic impact on a
                                                minimum allowable BLE reported for                      November 2011 standards final rule.                    substantial number of small entities. As
                                                compliance is the standard of 0.919, and                NEMA commented that DOE should                         required by Executive Order 13272,
                                                the maximum BLE allowable to be                         remove the outdated categories. (NEMA,                 ‘‘Proper Consideration of Small Entities
                                                reported is 0.928. No additional                        No. 30 at p. 6) DOE will remove the                    in Agency Rulemaking,’’ 67 FR 53461
                                                tolerances are provided when                            categories corresponding to outdated                   (August 16, 2002), DOE published
                                                determining BLE.                                        energy conservation standards in a                     procedures and policies on February 19,
                                                                                                        future revision of the certification                   2003, to ensure that the potential
                                                3. Compliance Date for This Final Rule                                                                         impacts of its rules on small entities are
                                                                                                        template.
                                                   Compliance with existing standards                                                                          properly considered during the DOE
                                                                                                        IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory                   rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE
                                                has been required since the dates                       Review
                                                discussed in section III.A. The                                                                                has made its procedures and policies
                                                amendments in this rulemaking will be                   A. Review Under Executive Order 12866                  available on the Office of the General
                                                                                                                                                               Counsel’s Web site: http://energy.gov/
                                                effective 30 days following publication
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                                                                                                           The Office of Management and Budget                 gc/office-general-counsel.
                                                of this final rule. Consistent with 42                  (OMB) has determined that test                            This rulemaking clarifies existing
                                                U.S.C. 6293(c), any representations of                  procedure rulemakings do not constitute                requirements for testing and compliance
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                                                energy efficiency or energy use will be                 ‘‘significant regulatory actions’’ under               with standards and does not change the
                                                required to be based on the amended                     section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866,                 burden associated with fluorescent lamp
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                                                test procedure no later than 180 days                   Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR                  ballast regulations on any entity large or
                                                after the publication of the final rule in              51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). Accordingly, this                small. Therefore, DOE concludes and
                                                the Federal Register.                                   action was not subject to review under                 certifies that this rulemaking does not
                                                                                                        the Executive Order by the Office of                   have a significant economic impact on
                                                                                                        Information and Regulatory Affairs                     a substantial number of small entities.
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                                                  Accordingly, DOE has not prepared a                     the existing energy conservation                       provide a clear legal standard for
                                                regulatory flexibility analysis for this                  standards and test procedures without                  affected conduct rather than a general
                                                rulemaking. DOE’s certification and                       affecting the amount, quality or                       standard; and (4) promote simplification
                                                supporting statement of factual basis                     distribution of energy usage, and,                     and burden reduction. Section 3(b) of
                                                will be provided to the Chief Counsel                     therefore, would not result in any                     Executive Order 12988 specifically
                                                for Advocacy of the SBA 11 for review                     environmental impacts. Thus, this                      requires that Executive agencies make
                                                under 5 U.S.C. 605(b). DOE certifies that                 rulemaking is covered by Categorical                   every reasonable effort to ensure that the
                                                this rule has no significant impact on a                  Exclusion A5 under 10 CFR part 1021,                   regulation: (1) Clearly specifies the
                                                substantial number of small entities.                     subpart D, which applies to any                        preemptive effect, if any; (2) clearly
                                                                                                          rulemaking that interprets or amends an                specifies any effect on existing Federal
                                                C. Review Under the Paperwork
                                                                                                          existing rule without changing the                     law or regulation; (3) provides a clear
                                                Reduction Act of 1995
                                                                                                          environmental effect of that rule.                     legal standard for affected conduct
                                                   Manufacturers of fluorescent lamp                      Accordingly, neither an environmental                  while promoting simplification and
                                                ballasts must certify to DOE that their                   assessment nor an environmental                        burden reduction; (4) specifies the
                                                products comply with any applicable                       impact statement is required.                          retroactive effect, if any; (5) adequately
                                                energy conservation standards. In                                                                                defines key terms; and (6) addresses
                                                certifying compliance, manufacturers                      E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
                                                                                                                                                                 other important issues affecting clarity
                                                must test their products according to the                    Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism,’’              and general draftsmanship under any
                                                DOE test procedures for fluorescent                       64 FR 43255 (August 4, 1999) imposes                   guidelines issued by the Attorney
                                                lamp ballasts, including any                              certain requirements on agencies                       General. Section 3(c) of Executive Order
                                                amendments adopted for those test                         formulating and implementing policies                  12988 requires Executive agencies to
                                                procedures. DOE has established                           or regulations that preempt State law or               review regulations in light of applicable
                                                regulations for the certification and                     that have Federalism implications. The                 standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b) to
                                                recordkeeping requirements for all                        Executive Order requires agencies to                   determine whether they are met or it is
                                                covered consumer products and                             examine the constitutional and statutory               unreasonable to meet one or more of
                                                commercial equipment, including                           authority supporting any action that                   them. DOE has completed the required
                                                fluorescent lamp ballasts. 76 FR 12422                    would limit the policymaking discretion                review and determined that, to the
                                                (March 7, 2011). The collection-of-                       of the States and to carefully assess the              extent permitted by law, the final rule
                                                information requirement for the                           necessity for such actions. The                        meets the relevant standards of
                                                certification and recordkeeping is                        Executive Order also requires agencies                 Executive Order 12988.
                                                subject to review and approval by OMB                     to have an accountable process to
                                                under the Paperwork Reduction Act                         ensure meaningful and timely input by                  G. Review Under the Unfunded
                                                (PRA).                                                    State and local officials in the                       Mandates Reform Act of 1995
                                                   DOE requested OMB approval of an                       development of regulatory policies that                   Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
                                                extension of this information collection                  have Federalism implications. On                       Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) requires
                                                for three years, specifically including                   March 14, 2000, DOE published a                        each Federal agency to assess the effects
                                                the collection of information proposed                    statement of policy describing the                     of Federal regulatory actions on State,
                                                in the present rulemaking, and                            intergovernmental consultation process                 local, and Tribal governments and the
                                                estimated that the annual number of                       it will follow in the development of                   private sector. Public Law 104–4, sec.
                                                burden hours under this extension is 30                   such regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE                     201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). For a
                                                hours per company. In response to                         examined this final rule and determined                proposed regulatory action likely to
                                                DOE’s request, OMB approved DOE’s                         that it would not have a substantial                   result in a rule that may cause the
                                                information collection requirements                       direct effect on the States, on the                    expenditure by State, local, and Tribal
                                                covered under OMB control number                          relationship between the national                      governments, in the aggregate, or by the
                                                1910–1400 through November 30, 2017.                      government and the States, or on the                   private sector of $100 million or more
                                                80 FR 5099 (January 30, 2015).                            distribution of power and                              in any one year (adjusted annually for
                                                   Notwithstanding any other provision                    responsibilities among the various                     inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires
                                                of the law, no person is required to                      levels of government. EPCA governs and                 a Federal agency to publish a written
                                                respond to, nor shall any person be                       prescribes Federal preemption of State                 statement that estimates the resulting
                                                subject to a penalty for failure to comply                regulations as to energy conservation for              costs, benefits, and other effects on the
                                                with, a collection of information subject                 the products that are the subject of                   national economy. (2 U.S.C. 1532(a), (b))
                                                to the requirements of the PRA, unless                    today’s final rule. States can petition                The UMRA also requires a Federal
                                                that collection of information displays a                 DOE for exemption from such                            agency to develop an effective process
                                                currently valid OMB Control Number.                       preemption to the extent, and based on                 to permit timely input by elected
                                                                                                          criteria, set forth in EPCA. (42 U.S.C.                officers of State, local, and Tribal
                                                D. Review Under the National                                                                                     governments on a proposed ‘‘significant
                                                                                                          6297(d)) No further action is required by
                                                Environmental Policy Act of 1969                                                                                 intergovernmental mandate,’’ and
                                                                                                          Executive Order 13132.
                                                  In this final rule, DOE amends its test                                                                        requires an agency plan for giving notice
                                                procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts.                 F. Review Under Executive Order 12988                  and opportunity for timely input to
                                                DOE has determined that this rule falls                     Regarding the review of existing                     potentially affected small governments
                                                into a class of actions that are                          regulations and the promulgation of                    before establishing any requirements
                                                categorically excluded from review                        new regulations, section 3(a) of                       that might significantly or uniquely
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                                                under the National Environmental                          Executive Order 12988, ‘‘Civil Justice                 affect small governments. On March 18,
                                                Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et                     Reform,’’ 61 FR 4729 (Feb. 7, 1996),                   1997, DOE published a statement of
                                                seq.) and DOE’s implementing                              imposes on Federal agencies the general                policy on its process for
                                                regulations at 10 CFR part 1021.                          duty to adhere to the following                        intergovernmental consultation under
                                                Specifically, this final rule would clarify               requirements: (1) Eliminate drafting                   UMRA. 62 FR 12820; also available at
                                                                                                          errors and ambiguity; (2) write                        http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-
                                                  11 Small   Business Administration.                     regulations to minimize litigation; (3)                counsel. DOE examined this final rule


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                                                according to UMRA and its statement of                  successor order; and (2) is likely to have             V. Approval of the Office of the
                                                policy and determined that the rule                     a significant adverse effect on the                    Secretary
                                                contains neither an intergovernmental                   supply, distribution, or use of energy; or               The Secretary of Energy has approved
                                                mandate, nor a mandate that may result                  (3) is designated by the Administrator of              publication of this final rule.
                                                in the expenditure of $100 million or                   OIRA as a significant energy action. For
                                                more in any year, so these requirements                 any significant energy action, the agency              List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
                                                do not apply.                                           must give a detailed statement of any                    Administrative practice and
                                                                                                        adverse effects on energy supply,                      procedure, Confidential business
                                                H. Review Under the Treasury and
                                                                                                        distribution, or use if the regulation is              information, Energy conservation,
                                                General Government Appropriations
                                                                                                        implemented, and of reasonable                         Household appliances, Imports,
                                                Act, 1999
                                                                                                        alternatives to the action and their                   Incorporation by reference,
                                                  Section 654 of the Treasury and                       expected benefits on energy supply,                    Intergovernmental relations, Small
                                                General Government Appropriations                       distribution, and use.                                 businesses.
                                                Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105–277) requires                       This regulatory action to clarify the
                                                Federal agencies to issue a Family                                                                               Issued in Washington, DC, on May 29,
                                                                                                        energy conservation standards and test                 2015.
                                                Policymaking Assessment for any rule                    procedures for measuring the energy
                                                that may affect family well-being. This                                                                        Kathleen B. Hogan,
                                                                                                        efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts is             Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
                                                rule would not have any impact on the                   not a significant regulatory action under
                                                autonomy or integrity of the family as                                                                         Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
                                                                                                        Executive Order 12866. Moreover, it                    Energy.
                                                an institution. Accordingly, DOE has                    would not have a significant adverse
                                                concluded that it is not necessary to                                                                            For the reasons stated in the
                                                                                                        effect on the supply, distribution, or use             preamble, DOE is amending part 430 of
                                                prepare a Family Policymaking                           of energy, nor has it been designated as
                                                Assessment.                                                                                                    Chapter II of Title 10, Code of Federal
                                                                                                        a significant energy action by the                     Regulations as set forth below:
                                                I. Review Under Executive Order 12630                   Administrator of OIRA. Therefore, it is
                                                                                                        not a significant energy action, and,                  PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
                                                   DOE has determined, under Executive
                                                                                                        accordingly, DOE has not prepared a                    PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
                                                Order 12630, ‘‘Governmental Actions
                                                                                                        Statement of Energy Effects.                           PRODUCTS
                                                and Interference with Constitutionally
                                                Protected Property Rights’’ 53 FR 8859                  L. Review Under Section 32 of the                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 430
                                                (March 18, 1988), that this regulation                  Federal Energy Administration Act of                   continues to read as follows:
                                                would not result in any takings that                    1974
                                                might require compensation under the                                                                             Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.
                                                Fifth Amendment to the U.S.                               Under section 301 of the Department                  2461 note.
                                                Constitution.                                           of Energy Organization Act (Pub. L. 95–
                                                                                                        91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply                   ■ 2. Section 430.2 is amended by
                                                J. Review Under Treasury and General                    with section 32 of the Federal Energy                  revising the definition of ‘‘ballast
                                                Government Appropriations Act, 2001                     Administration Act of 1974, as amended                 luminous efficiency’’ to read as follows:
                                                   Section 515 of the Treasury and                      by the Federal Energy Administration                   § 430.2    Definitions.
                                                General Government Appropriations                       Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C.                  *      *    *     *     *
                                                Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516 note) provides                788; FEAA) Section 32 essentially                        Ballast luminous efficiency means the
                                                for agencies to review most                             provides in relevant part that, where a                total fluorescent lamp arc power
                                                disseminations of information to the                    proposed rule authorizes or requires use               divided by the fluorescent lamp ballast
                                                public under guidelines established by                  of commercial standards, the final rule                input power multiplied by the
                                                each agency pursuant to general                         must inform the public of the use and                  appropriate frequency adjustment
                                                guidelines issued by OMB. OMB’s                         background of such standards. In                       factor, as defined in appendix Q of
                                                guidelines were published at 67 FR                      addition, section 32(c) requires DOE to                subpart B of this part.
                                                8452 (Feb. 22, 2002), and DOE’s                         consult with the Attorney General and
                                                                                                        the Chairman of the Federal Trade                      *      *    *     *     *
                                                guidelines were published at 67 FR
                                                62446 (Oct. 7, 2002). DOE has reviewed                  Commission (FTC) concerning the                        § 430.3    [Amended]
                                                this final rule under the OMB and DOE                   impact of the commercial or industry
                                                                                                                                                               ■ 3. Section 430.3 is amended by:
                                                guidelines and has concluded that it is                 standards on competition. This final                   ■ a. Removing ‘‘appendix Q1’’ in
                                                consistent with applicable policies in                  rule does not revise the existing                      paragraphs (d)(5), (6), and (13); and
                                                those guidelines.                                       incorporation of industry standards                    ■ b. Removing ‘‘and appendix Q1’’ in
                                                                                                        regarding fluorescent lamp ballasts.                   paragraphs (d)(11), (12), (14), and (15).
                                                K. Review Under Executive Order 13211                   Therefore, DOE concludes that the
                                                   Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions                     requirements of section 32(b) of the                   § 430.23    [Amended]
                                                Concerning Regulations That                             FEAA, (i.e., that the standards were                   ■  4. Section 430.23 is amended by
                                                Significantly Affect Energy Supply,                     developed in a manner that fully                       removing ‘‘appendix Q1’’ and adding in
                                                Distribution, or Use,’’ 66 FR 28355 (May                provides for public participation,                     its place, ‘‘appendix Q’’ in paragraphs
                                                22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to                 comment, and review) do not apply to                   (q)(1)(i), (q)(2), and (q)(3)(iii).
                                                prepare and submit to OMB, a                            this rulemaking.                                       ■ 5. Section 430.25 is revised to read as
                                                Statement of Energy Effects for any                                                                            follows:
                                                                                                        M. Congressional Notification
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                                                proposed significant energy action. A
                                                ‘‘significant energy action’’ is defined as               As required by 5 U.S.C. 801, DOE will                § 430.25 Laboratory Accreditation
                                                any action by an agency that                            report to Congress on the promulgation                 Program.
                                                promulgated or is expected to lead to                   of this rule before its effective date. The               The testing for general service
                                                promulgation of a final rule, and that:                 report will state that it has been                     fluorescent lamps, general service
                                                (1) Is a significant regulatory action                  determined that the rule is not a ‘‘major              incandescent lamps (with the exception
                                                under Executive Order 12866, or any                     rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).                  of lifetime testing), incandescent


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                                                reflector lamps, medium base compact                    in diameter, and conforms to ANSI C78.81                  2.2.3. Current Probe. In addition to the
                                                fluorescent lamps, and fluorescent lamp                 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1017–1)                          specifications in ANSI C82.2 (incorporated
                                                ballasts must be conducted by test                      (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).              by reference; see § 430.3), the current probe
                                                laboratories accredited by an                              1.9. High-frequency ballast is as defined in        must be galvanically isolated and have
                                                                                                        ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; see            frequency response between 40 Hz and 20
                                                Accreditation Body that is a signatory                  § 430.3).                                              MHz.
                                                member to the International Laboratory                     1.10. Instant-start is the starting method
                                                Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)                                                                               2.3. Test Setup
                                                                                                        used in instant-start systems as defined in
                                                Mutual Recognition Arrangement                          ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; see               2.3.1. The ballast must be connected to a
                                                (MRA). A manufacturer’s or importer’s                   § 430.3).                                              main power source and to the fluorescent
                                                own laboratory, if accredited, may                         1.11. Low-frequency ballast is a fluorescent        lamp load according to the manufacturer’s
                                                                                                        lamp ballast that operates at a supply                 wiring instructions and ANSI C82.1
                                                conduct the applicable testing.
                                                                                                        frequency of 50 to 60 Hz and operates the              (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and
                                                Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430                     lamp at the same frequency as the supply.              ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see
                                                [Removed]                                                  1.12. PLC control signal means a power              § 430.3).
                                                                                                        line carrier (PLC) signal that is supplied to             2.3.1.1. Wire lengths between the ballast
                                                ■ 6. Appendix Q to subpart B of part                    the ballast using the input ballast wiring for         and fluorescent lamp must be the length
                                                430 is removed.                                         the purpose of controlling the ballast and             provided by the ballast manufacturer. Wires
                                                                                                        putting the ballast in standby mode.                   must be kept loose and not shortened or
                                                Appendix Q1 to Subpart B of Part 430                                                                           bundled.
                                                [Redesignated as Appendix Q to                             1.13. Programmed-start is the starting
                                                                                                        method used in programmed-start systems as                2.3.1.2. If the wire lengths supplied with
                                                Subpart B of Part 430]                                                                                         the ballast are of insufficient length to reach
                                                                                                        defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by
                                                                                                        reference; see § 430.3).                               both ends of lamp, additional wire may be
                                                ■ 7. Appendix Q1 to subpart B of part
                                                                                                           1.14. Rapid-start is the starting method            added. Add the minimum additional wire
                                                430 is redesignated as appendix Q to                                                                           length necessary, and the additional wire
                                                subpart B of part 430 and revised to read               used in rapid-start type systems as defined in
                                                                                                        ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference; see            must be the same wire gauge as the wire
                                                as follows:                                                                                                    supplied with the ballast. If no wiring is
                                                                                                        § 430.3).
                                                Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430—                       1.15. Reference lamp is a fluorescent lamp          provided with the ballast, 18 gauge or thicker
                                                                                                        that meets certain operating conditions as             wire must be used. The wires must be
                                                Uniform Test Method for Measuring the
                                                                                                        defined by ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by                separated from each other and grounded to
                                                Energy Consumption of Fluorescent                                                                              prevent parasitic capacitance for all wires
                                                Lamp Ballasts                                           reference; see § 430.3).
                                                                                                           1.16. Residential ballast means a                   used in the apparatus, including those wires
                                                1. Definitions                                          fluorescent lamp ballast that meets FCC                from the ballast to the lamps and from the
                                                                                                        consumer limits as set forth in 47 CFR part            lamps to the measuring devices.
                                                   1.1. AC control signal means an alternating
                                                                                                        18 and is designed and marketed for use only              2.3.1.3. The fluorescent lamp must meet
                                                current (AC) signal that is supplied to the
                                                                                                        in residential applications.                           the specifications of a reference lamp as
                                                ballast using additional wiring for the
                                                purpose of controlling the ballast and putting             1.17. RMS is the root mean square of a              defined by ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by
                                                the ballast in standby mode.                            varying quantity.                                      reference; see § 430.3) and be seasoned at
                                                   1.2. Average total lamp arc power means                 1.18. Sign ballast means a ballast that has         least 12 hours.
                                                the average of the total lamp arc power (as             an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Type 2                  2.3.1.4. The ballast must be connected to
                                                defined and measured in section 2.6.1) of the           rating and is designed and marketed for use            the number of lamps equal to the maximum
                                                ballast units tested.                                   only in outdoor signs.                                 number of lamps the ballast is designed and
                                                   1.3. Cathode heating refers to power                    1.19. Wireless control signal means a               marketed to operate.
                                                delivered to the lamp by the ballast for the            wireless signal that is radiated to and                   2.3.1.5. Ballasts designed and marketed to
                                                purpose of raising the temperature of the               received by the ballast for the purpose of             operate both 4-foot medium bipin lamps and
                                                lamp electrode or filament.                             controlling the ballast and putting the ballast        2-foot U-shaped lamps must be tested with 4-
                                                   1.4. DC control signal means a direct                in standby mode.                                       foot medium bipin lamps.
                                                current (DC) signal that is supplied to the                                                                       2.3.1.6. With the exception of sign ballasts
                                                                                                        2. Active Mode Procedure                               (described in section 2.3.1.7 and its
                                                ballast using additional wiring for the
                                                purpose of controlling the ballast and putting             2.1. Where ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by              subsections), ballasts designed and marketed
                                                the ballast in standby mode.                            reference; see § 430.3) references ANSI                to operate both T8 and T12 lamps must be
                                                   1.5. Dimming ballast means a ballast that            C82.1–1997, the operator must use ANSI                 tested with T8 lamps.
                                                is designed to vary its output and that can             C82.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3)            2.3.1.7. For sign ballasts (as defined in
                                                achieve an output less than or equal to 50              for testing low-frequency ballasts and must            section 1.18):
                                                percent of its maximum electrical output.               use ANSI C82.11 (incorporated by reference;               2.3.1.7.1. Use a T8 lamp as specified in
                                                   1.6. F34T12 lamp (also known as a                    see § 430.3) for testing high-frequency                Table A of this section for sign ballasts that
                                                ‘‘F40T12/ES lamp’’) means a nominal 34 watt             ballasts. In addition when applying ANSI               are designed and marketed to operate only T8
                                                tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in           C82.2, the standards ANSI C78.81, ANSI                 lamps.
                                                length and one and a half inches in diameter,           C82.1, ANSI C82.11, and ANSI C82.13 must                  2.3.1.7.2. Use a T12 lamp as specified in
                                                and conforms to ANSI C78.81 (Data Sheet                 be used instead of the versions listed as              Table A of this section for sign ballasts that
                                                7881–ANSI–1006–1) (incorporated by                      normative references in ANSI C82.2.                    are designed and marketed to operate only
                                                reference; see § 430.3).                                   2.2. Instruments                                    T12 lamps.
                                                   1.7. F96T12/ES lamp means a nominal 60                  2.2.1. All instruments must be as specified            2.3.1.7.3. Use a T12 lamp as specified in
                                                watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96                by ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference;              Table A of this section for sign ballasts that
                                                inches in length and one and a half inches              see § 430.3).                                          are designed and marketed to operate both T8
                                                in diameter, and conforms to ANSI C78.81                   2.2.2. Power Analyzer. In addition to the           and T12 lamps.
                                                (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3006–1)                           specifications in ANSI C82.2 (incorporated                2.3.1.8. Test each ballast with the lamp
                                                (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).               by reference; see § 430.3), the power analyzer         type specified in Table A of this section that
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                                                   1.8. F96T12HO/ES lamp means a nominal                must have a maximum 100 pF capacitance to              corresponds to the lamp diameter the ballast
                                                95 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96             ground and frequency response between 40               is designed and marketed to operate. Test
                                                inches in length and one and a half inches              Hz and 1 MHz.                                          each ballast with only one lamp type.




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                                                                           TABLE A—LAMP-AND-BALLAST PAIRINGS AND FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
                                                                                                                                             Lamp type                       Frequency adjustment factor (b)
                                                                           Ballast type                                    Lamp diameter and             Nominal lamp       Low frequency        High frequency
                                                                                                                                 base                      wattage

                                                Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps (commonly re-                 T8 MBP .....................               32                   0.94                 1.0
                                                  ferred to as 4-foot medium bipin lamps) with medium bipin               T12 MBP ...................                34                   0.93                 1.0
                                                  bases and a nominal overall length of 48 inches.
                                                Ballasts that operate U-shaped lamps (commonly referred to                T8 MBP .....................               32                   0.94                 1.0
                                                  as 2-foot U-shaped lamps) with medium bipin bases and a                 T12 MBP ...................                34                   0.93                 1.0
                                                  nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches.
                                                Ballasts that operate rapid-start lamps (commonly referred to             T8 HO RDC ...............                  86                   0.92                 1.0
                                                  as 8-foot-high output lamps) with recessed double contact               T12 HO RDC .............                   95                   0.94                 1.0
                                                  bases and a nominal overall length of 96 inches.
                                                Ballasts that operate instant-start lamps (commonly referred              T8 slimline SP ...........                 59                   0.95                 1.0
                                                  to as 8-foot slimline lamps) with single pin bases and a                T12 slimline SP .........                  60                   0.94                 1.0
                                                  nominal overall length of 96 inches.
                                                Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps (commonly re-                 T5 SO Mini-BP ..........                   28                   0.95                 1.0
                                                  ferred to as 4-foot miniature bipin standard output lamps)
                                                  with miniature bipin bases and a nominal length between
                                                  45 and 48 inches.
                                                Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps (commonly re-                 T5 HO Mini-BP ..........                   54                   0.95                 1.0
                                                  ferred to as 4-foot miniature bipin high output lamps) with
                                                  miniature bipin bases and a nominal length between 45
                                                  and 48 inches.
                                                Sign ballasts that operate rapid-start lamps (commonly re-                T8 HO RDC ...............                   86                  0.92                 1.0
                                                  ferred to as 8-foot high output lamps) with recessed dou-               T12 HO RDC .............                 * 110                  0.94                 1.0
                                                  ble contact bases and a nominal overall length of 96
                                                  inches.
                                                  MBP, Mini-BP, RDC, and SP represent medium bipin, miniature bipin, recessed double contact, and single pin, respectively.
                                                  A ballast must be tested with only one lamp type based on the ballast type description and lamp diameter it is designed and marketed to oper-
                                                ate.
                                                  * Lamp type is commonly marketed as 110 W, however ANSI C78.81 Data Sheet lists nominal wattage of 113 W.


                                                2.3.2. Power Analyzer                                   section for rapid- and programmed-start                    2.3.2.3. Lamp Arc Current. A current probe
                                                   2.3.2.1. The power analyzer test setup must          ballasts, Figure 2 of this section for instant-          must be positioned on each fluorescent lamp
                                                                                                        start ballasts operating single pin (SP) lamps,          according to Figure 1 for rapid- and
                                                have n+1 channels where n is the number of
                                                                                                        and Figure 3 of this section for instant-start           programmed-start ballasts, Figure 2 of this
                                                lamps a ballast operates. Use the minimum
                                                                                                        ballasts operating medium bipin (MBP),                   section for instant-start ballasts operating SP
                                                number of power analyzers possible during               miniature bipin (mini-BP), or recessed                   lamps, and Figure 3 of this section for
                                                testing. A system may be used to synchronize            double contact (RDC) lamps. The                          instant-start ballasts operating MBP, mini-BP,
                                                the power analyzers, and all power analyzers            programmed- and rapid-start ballast test                 and RDC lamps.
                                                must be synchronized in time.                           setup includes two 1000 ohm resistors placed               2.3.2.3.1. For the lamp arc current
                                                   2.3.2.2. Lamp Arc Voltage. Leads from the            in parallel with the lamp pins to create a               measurement, the full transducer ratio must
                                                power analyzer should attach to each                    midpoint from which to measure lamp arc                  be set in the power analyzer to match the
                                                fluorescent lamp according to Figure 1 of this          voltage.                                                 current probe to the power analyzer.




                                                Where: Iin is the current through the current                 transducer, Rin is the power analyzer                  impedance, and Rs is the current probe
                                                   transducer, Vout is the voltage out of the                                                                        output impedance.
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                                                BILLING CODE 6450–01–C                                     2.4.2. Room Temperature and Air                     operation at only one input voltage must be
                                                2.4. Test Conditions                                    Circulation. The test facility must be held at         tested at that specified voltage.
                                                   2.4.1. The test conditions for testing               25 ±2 °C, with minimal air movement as                 2.5. Test Method
                                                fluorescent lamp ballasts must be done in               defined in ANSI C78.375 (incorporated by                 2.5.1. Ballast Luminous Efficiency.
                                                accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated                reference; see § 430.3).                                 2.5.1.1. The ballast must be connected to
                                                by reference; see § 430.3). DOE further                    2.4.3. Input Voltage. Disregard the                 the appropriate fluorescent lamps and to
                                                specifies that the following revisions of the           directions in ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by              measurement instrumentation as indicated
                                                normative references indicated in ANSI                  reference; see § 430.3) section 4.1, and use           by the Test Setup in section 2.3.
                                                C82.2 should be used in place of the                    the following directions for input voltage               2.5.1.2. The ballast must be operated at full
                                                references directly specified in ANSI C82.2:            instead. For ballasts designed and marketed            output for at least 15 minutes but no longer
                                                ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see                                                                    than 1 hour until stable operating conditions
                                                                                                        for operation at multiple voltages that are not
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                                                § 430.3), ANSI C82.1 (incorporated by                                                                          are reached. Once this condition is reached,
                                                                                                        residential ballasts, test the ballast at 277V
                                                reference; see § 430.3), ANSI C82.3                                                                            and with the ballast continuing to operate at
                                                (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), ANSI          ±0.1%. For residential ballasts designed and           full output, measure each of the parameters
                                                C82.11 (incorporated by reference; see                  marketed for operation at multiple voltages,           described in sections 2.5.1.3 through 2.5.1.9
                                                § 430.3), and ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by              test the ballast at 120V ±0.1%. For sign               concurrently.
                                                reference; see § 430.3). All other normative            ballasts designed and marketed for operation             2.5.1.2.1. Stable operating conditions are
                                                references must be as specified in ANSI                 at multiple voltages, test the ballast at 120V         determined by measuring lamp arc voltage,
                                                                                                        ±0.1%. Ballasts designed and marketed for
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                                                accordance with the setup described in                    2.5.1.5. Lamp Arc Power. The power                     2.5.1.8. Input Current. Measure the input
                                                section 2.3. Once the difference between the            analyzer must calculate output power by                current (amps) (RMS) to the ballast in
                                                maximum and minimum values for lamp arc                 using the measurements described in                    accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated
                                                voltage, current, and power do not exceed               sections 2.5.1.3 and 2.5.1.4.                          by reference; see § 430.3), section 3.2.1 and
                                                one percent over a four minute moving                     2.5.1.6. Input Power. Measure the input              section 4.
                                                                                                        power (watts) to the ballast in accordance               2.5.1.9. Lamp Operating Frequency.
                                                window, the system is considered stable.
                                                                                                        with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference;            Measure the frequency of the waveform
                                                  2.5.1.3. Lamp Arc Voltage. Measure lamp               see § 430.3), section 7.                               delivered from the ballast to any lamp in
                                                arc voltage (volts) using the setup described             2.5.1.7. Input Voltage. Measure the input            accordance with the setup in section 2.3.
                                                in section 2.3.2.2.                                     voltage (volts) (RMS) to the ballast in
                                                  2.5.1.4. Lamp Arc Current. Measure lamp               accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated               2.6. Calculations
                                                arc current (amps) using the setup described            by reference; see § 430.3), section 3.2.1 and            2.6.1. Calculate ballast luminous efficiency
                                                in section 2.3.2.3.                                     section 4.                                             (BLE).




                                                Where: Total Lamp Arc Power is the sum of                     section 2.5.1.5, Input Power is as                   equal to the frequency adjustment factor
                                                   the lamp arc powers for all lamps                          determined by section 2.5.1.6, and b is              in Table A.
                                                   operated by the ballast as determined by                                                                      2.6.2. Calculate Power Factor (PF).




                                                Where: Input Power is determined in                     3.2. Test Conditions                                   ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference; see
                                                   accordance with section 2.5.1.6, Input                  3.2.1. The test conditions for testing              § 430.3).
                                                   Voltage is determined in accordance                  fluorescent lamp ballasts must be established             3.3.2. Send a signal to the ballast
                                                   with section 2.5.1.7, and Input Current is           in accordance with ANSI C82.2 (incorporated            instructing it to have zero light output using
                                                   determined in accordance with section                by reference; see § 430.3). The test conditions        the appropriate ballast communication
                                                   2.5.1.8.                                             for measuring standby power are described in           protocol or system for the ballast being
                                                                                                        sections 5, 7, and 8 of ANSI C82.2.                    tested.
                                                3. Standby Mode Procedure                               Fluorescent lamp ballasts that are designed               3.3.3. Input Power. Measure the input
                                                   3.1. The measurement of standby mode                 and marketed for connection to control                 power (watts) to the ballast in accordance
                                                power need not be performed to determine                devices must be tested with all commercially           with ANSI C82.2, section 13, (incorporated
                                                compliance with energy conservation                     available compatible control devices                   by reference; see § 430.3).
                                                                                                        connected in all possible configurations. For             3.3.4. Control Signal Power. The power
                                                standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts at this
                                                                                                        each configuration, a separate measurement             from the control signal path must be
                                                time. On or after December 2, 2015, if a                of standby power must be made in
                                                manufacturer makes any representations with                                                                    measured using all applicable methods
                                                                                                        accordance with section 3.3 of the test
                                                respect to the standby mode power use of                                                                       described below.
                                                                                                        procedure.
                                                fluorescent lamp ballasts, then testing must                                                                      3.3.4.1. AC Control Signal. Measure the AC
                                                                                                        3.3. Test Method and Measurements                      control signal power (watts), using a
                                                also include the provisions of this test
                                                                                                           3.3.1. The test for measuring standby mode          wattmeter (W), connected to the ballast in
                                                procedure related to standby mode energy
                                                                                                        energy consumption of fluorescent lamp                 accordance with the circuit shown in Figure
                                                consumption.                                            ballasts must be done in accordance with               4 of this section.




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                                                control signal voltage, using a voltmeter (V),          the circuit shown in Figure 5 of this section.         the DC control signal current.
                                                and current, using an ammeter (A),                      The DC control signal power is calculated by
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                                                  3.3.4.3. Power Line Carrier (PLC) Control                         shown in Figure 6 of this section. The                           signal correctly. The wattmeter must also be
                                                Signal. Measure the PLC control signal power                        wattmeter must have a frequency response                         high-pass filtered to filter out power at 60
                                                (watts) using a wattmeter (W) connected to                          that is at least 10 times higher than the PLC                    Hertz.
                                                the ballast in accordance with the circuit                          being measured in order to measure the PLC




                                                   3.3.4.4. Wireless Control Signal. The power                        (m) Fluorescent lamp ballasts—(1)                                 (B) To operate with an input current
                                                supplied to a ballast using a wireless signal                       Standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts                          frequency of 60 Hertz; and
                                                is not easily measured but is estimated to be
                                                                                                                    (other than dimming ballasts). Except as                            (C) For use in connection with
                                                well below 1.0 watt. Therefore, the wireless
                                                control signal power is not measured as part                        provided in paragraphs (m)(2) and (3) of                         fluorescent lamps (as defined in § 430.2)
                                                of this test procedure.                                             this section, each fluorescent lamp                                 (ii) Must have—
                                                                                                                    ballast manufactured on or after                                    (A) A power factor of:
                                                ■ 8. Section 430.32 is amended by                                   November 14, 2014,                                                  (1) 0.9 or greater for ballasts that are
                                                revising paragraph (m) to read as
                                                                                                                      (i) Designed and marketed—                                     not residential ballasts; or
                                                follows:
                                                                                                                                                                                        (2) 0.5 or greater for residential
                                                                                                                      (A) To operate at nominal input
                                                § 430.32 Energy and water conservation                                                                                               ballasts; and
                                                standards and their compliance dates.                               voltages at or between 120 and 277
                                                                                                                                                                                        (B) A ballast luminous efficiency not
                                                                                                                    volts;
                                                *       *        *        *        *                                                                                                 less than the following:

                                                                                       BLE = A/(1 + B × average total lamp arc power                    ∧   ¥C) Where A, B, and C are as follows:

                                                                                                         Description                                                                    A                B                C

                                                Instant start and rapid start ballasts (not classified as residential ballasts) that are designed
                                                  and marketed to operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps; ..................................................................................................          0.993            0.27             0.25
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps; or
                                                     8-foot slimline lamps.
                                                Programmed start ballasts (not classified as residential ballasts) that are designed and mar-
                                                  keted to operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps; ..................................................................................................          0.993            0.51             0.37
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps;
                                                     4-foot miniature bipin standard output lamps; or
                                                     4-foot miniature bipin high output lamps.
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                                                  marketed to operate 8-foot high output lamps ........................................................................                     0.993            0.38             0.25
                                                Programmed start ballasts (not classified as sign ballasts) that are designed and marketed to
                                                  operate 8-foot high output lamps .............................................................................................            0.973            0.70             0.37
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                                                Sign ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate 8-foot high output lamps ..................                                         0.993            0.47             0.25
                                                Instant start and rapid start residential ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate:
                                                     4-foot medium bipin lamps; ..................................................................................................          0.993            0.41             0.25
                                                     2-foot U-shaped lamps; or
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                                                                                     BLE = A/(1 + B × average total lamp arc power                     ∧   ¥C) Where A, B, and C are as follows:

                                                                                                         Description                                                                   A                   B                 C

                                                Programmed start residential ballasts that are designed and marketed to operate:
                                                    4-foot medium bipin lamps or ...............................................................................................           0.973               0.71               0.37
                                                    2-foot U-shaped lamps.



                                                   (2) Standards for certain dimming                                   (i) Designed and marketed—                                    (ii) Must have—
                                                ballasts. Except as provided in                                        (A) To operate at nominal input                               (A) A power factor of:
                                                paragraph (m)(3) of this section, each                              voltages at or between 120 and 277                               (1) 0.9 or greater for ballasts that are
                                                dimming ballast manufactured on or                                  volts;                                                         not residential ballasts; or
                                                after November 14, 2014; designed and                                  (B) To operate with an input current                          (2) 0.5 or greater for residential
                                                marketed to operate one F34T12, two                                 frequency of 60 Hertz; and                                     ballasts; and
                                                F34T12, two F96T12/ES, or two                                          (C) For use in connection with                                (B) A ballast luminous efficiency not
                                                F96T12HO/ES lamps; and                                              fluorescent lamps (as defined in § 430.2)                      less than the following:

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ballast luminous efficiency
                                                                                                                                          Nominal input                Total nominal
                                                    Designed and marketed for operation of a maximum of                                     voltage                     lamp watts           Low frequency            High frequency
                                                                                                                                                                                                ballasts                 ballasts

                                                One   F34T12 lamp ....................................................................               120/277                        34                    0.777                  0.778
                                                Two   F34T12 lamps ..................................................................                120/277                        68                    0.804                  0.805
                                                Two   F96T12/ES lamps ............................................................                   120/277                       120                    0.876                  0.884
                                                Two   F96T12HO/ES lamps .......................................................                      120/277                       190                    0.711                  0.713



                                                  (3) Exemptions. The power factor and                              ACTION:       Final rule.                                      The Rule
                                                ballast luminous efficiency standards
                                                                                                                                                                                      The specified IFR altitudes, when
                                                described in paragraph (m)(1)(ii) and                               SUMMARY:   This amendment adopts
                                                                                                                                                                                   used in conjunction with the prescribed
                                                (m)(2)(ii) of this section do not apply to:                         miscellaneous amendments to the
                                                  (i) A dimming ballast designed and                                                                                               changeover points for those routes,
                                                                                                                    required IFR (instrument flight rules)
                                                marketed to operate exclusively lamp                                                                                               ensure navigation aid coverage that is
                                                                                                                    altitudes and changeover points for
                                                types other than one F34T12, two                                                                                                   adequate for safe flight operations and
                                                                                                                    certain Federal airways, jet routes, or
                                                F34T12, two F96T12/ES, or two                                                                                                      free of frequency interference. The
                                                                                                                    direct routes for which a minimum or
                                                F96T12HO/ES lamps;                                                                                                                 reasons and circumstances that create
                                                                                                                    maximum en route authorized IFR
                                                  (ii) A low frequency ballast that is                                                                                             the need for this amendment involve
                                                                                                                    altitude is prescribed. This regulatory
                                                designed and marketed to operate T8                                                                                                matters of flight safety and operational
                                                                                                                    action is needed because of changes
                                                diameter lamps; is designed and                                                                                                    efficiency in the National Airspace
                                                                                                                    occurring in the National Airspace
                                                marketed for use in electromagnetic-                                                                                               System, are related to published
                                                                                                                    System. These changes are designed to
                                                interference-sensitive-environments                                                                                                aeronautical charts that are essential to
                                                                                                                    provide for the safe and efficient use of
                                                only; and is shipped by the                                                                                                        the user, and provide for the safe and
                                                                                                                    the navigable airspace under instrument
                                                manufacturer in packages containing 10                                                                                             efficient use of the navigable airspace.
                                                                                                                    conditions in the affected areas.
                                                or fewer ballasts; or                                                                                                              In addition, those various reasons or
                                                  (iii) A programmed start ballast that                             DATES:      Effective 0901 UTC, June 25,                       circumstances require making this
                                                operates 4-foot medium bipin T8 lamps                               2015.                                                          amendment effective before the next
                                                and delivers on average less than 140                                                                                              scheduled charting and publication date
                                                                                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                milliamperes to each lamp.                                                                                                         of the flight information to assure its
                                                                                                                    Richard A. Dunham, Flight Procedure                            timely availability to the user. The
                                                  (4) For the purposes of this paragraph                            Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420),
                                                (m), the definitions found in appendix                                                                                             effective date of this amendment reflects
                                                                                                                    Flight Technologies and Programs                               those considerations. In view of the
                                                Q of subpart B of this part apply.                                  Division, Flight Standards Service,
                                                *      *    *      *     *                                                                                                         close and immediate relationship
                                                                                                                    Federal Aviation Administration, Mike                          between these regulatory changes and
                                                [FR Doc. 2015–13783 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am]                          Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500                             safety in air commerce, I find that notice
                                                BILLING CODE 6450–01–P                                              South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,                          and public procedure before adopting
                                                                                                                    OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box                               this amendment are impracticable and
                                                                                                                    25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)                                contrary to the public interest and that
                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                        telephone: (405) 954–4164.                                     good cause exists for making the
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:       This                          amendment effective in less than 30
                                                                                                                    amendment to part 95 of the Federal                            days.
                                                14 CFR Part 95                                                      Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Conclusion
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                                                                                                                    amends, suspends, or revokes IFR
                                                [Docket No. 31021; Amdt. No. 520]                                   altitudes governing the operation of all                          The FAA has determined that this
                                                                                                                    aircraft in flight over a specified route                      regulation only involves an established
                                                IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous
                                                                                                                    or any portion of that route, as well as                       body of technical regulations for which
                                                Amendments
                                                                                                                    the changeover points (COPs) for                               frequent and routine amendments are
                                                AGENCY:Federal Aviation                                             Federal airways, jet routes, or direct                         necessary to keep them operationally
                                                Administration (FAA), DOT.                                          routes as prescribed in part 95.                               current. It, therefore—(1) Is not a


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThe effective date of this rule is July 6, 2015. Representations must be based on testing in accordance with the final rule starting December 2, 2015.
ContactMs. Lucy deButts, 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. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email: fluorescent_ lamp_ [email protected] ee.doe.gov. Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585- 0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1777. Email: [email protected] hq.doe.gov.
FR Citation80 FR 31971 
RIN Number1904-AB99
CFR AssociatedAdministrative Practice and Procedure; Confidential Business Information; Energy Conservation; Household Appliances; Imports; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations and Small Businesses

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