80 FR 68274 - Energy Conservation Program: Clarification of Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 213 (November 4, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 213 (November 4, 2015)
| Page Range | 68274-68281 | |
| FR Document | 2015-28077 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 213 (Wednesday, November 4, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 68274-68281] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-28077] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 [Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0016] RIN 1904-AD58 Energy Conservation Program: Clarification of Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to clarify its test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. DOE is proposing to replace all instances of ballast efficacy factor (BEF) with ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) in our regulations and to add rounding instructions to the same section for BLE and power factor. DOE also proposes to clarify the represented value instructions for power factor. Finally, DOE is proposing to revise Appendix Q to clarify the lamp-ballast pairings for testing. [[Page 68275]] DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) no later than January 4, 2016. See section V, ``Public Participation,'' for details. ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the NOPR for Clarification of Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts, and provide docket number EE-2009-BT-TP-0016 and/or regulatory information number (RIN) number 1904-AD58. Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: [FLB-2009-TP-0016@ee.doe.gov] Include the docket number and/or RIN in the subject line of the message. 3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a CD. It is not necessary to include printed copies. 4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible, please submit all items on a CD. It is not necessary to include printed copies. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see section V of this document (Public Participation). Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, 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. See section V for information on how to submit comments through regulations.gov. For further information on how to submit a comment or review other public comments and 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-5B, 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-71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585- 0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1777. Email: Sarah.Butler@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE is incorporating by reference the following industry standard into 10 CFR part 430. Copies of this industry standard can be reviewed in person at U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. For further information on accessing standards incorporated by reference, contact Ms. Brenda Edwards at (202) 586-2945 or by email: Brenda.Edwards@ee.doe.gov. IEC \1\ 60081 (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0), ``Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance specifications.'' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ International Electrotechnical Commission. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copies of IEC 60081 can be obtained from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036 or http://webstore.iec.ch/. Table of Contents I. Authority and Background II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking III. Discussion A. Replacing Ballast Efficacy Factor with Ballast Luminous Efficiency B. Rounding Requirements for Ballast Luminous Efficiency C. Rounding Requirements and Represented Value for Power Factor D. Lamp Pairing for Testing 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 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. Description of Standards Incorporated by Reference V. Public Participation A. Submission of Comments B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary I. Authority and Background Title III, Part B \2\ of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (``EPCA'' or, ``the Act''), Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291- 6309, as codified) sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency and established the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.'' \3\ These include fluorescent lamp ballasts, the subject of this proposed rule. (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(13)) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, Part B was redesignated as Part A. \3\ All references to EPCA refer to the statute as amended through the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 (EEIA 2015), Public Law 114-11 (April 30, 2015). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 the Department of Energy (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 \4\ 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. [[Page 68276]] 6295(g)(7). 65 FR 56740; 76 FR 70547. The November 2011 standards final rule established the regulations located at 10 CFR 430.32(m)(8)-(10). DOE also published final rules on February 4, 2015 (hereafter the ``February 2015 correction final rule'') and on June 5, 2015 (hereafter the ``June 2015 clarification final rule'') to correct and clarify certain requirements and specifications in the CFR relating to energy conservation standards and test procedures. 80 FR 5896; 80 FR 31971. This rulemaking proposes additional requirements in support of the current test procedure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ Appendix Q1 was redesignated as Appendix Q in the June 2015 clarification final rule. 80 FR 31971 (June 5, 2015). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR), DOE proposes several clarifications to the test procedure requirements for fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE is proposing to replace all instances of ballast efficacy factor (BEF) with ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) in 10 CFR 429.26 and to add rounding instructions in 10 CFR 429.26 for BLE and power factor. DOE also proposes to clarify the represented value instructions for power factor. Finally, DOE is proposing revisions to Appendix Q to clarify the lamp-ballast pairings for testing. Manufacturers would be required to comply with the requirements included in this rulemaking within 180 days after the publication of the final rule. III. Discussion A. Replacing Ballast Efficacy Factor With Ballast Luminous Efficiency Manufacturers were previously required to use the test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix Q to determine compliance with DOE's standards, which were a measurement of BEF. The May 2011 test procedure final rule, which changed the test procedure to a measurement of BLE, established appendix Q1 to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 to determine compliance with DOE's fluorescent lamp ballast standards. 76 FR 25211. On November 14, 2011, DOE issued amended standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts based on BLE and compliance with those standards has been required since November 14, 2014. 76 FR 70548. 10 CFR 430.32 (m). Because the fluorescent lamp ballast standards based on BEF are no longer applicable, the June 2015 clarification final rule removed the test procedure for BEF at Appendix Q and redesignated the Appendix Q1 test procedure for BLE as Appendix Q. 80 FR 31971. To support the transition from BEF to BLE, DOE is proposing to replace all instances of BEF with BLE in 10 CFR 429.26. B. Rounding Requirements for Ballast Luminous Efficiency Currently, rounding requirements are not provided for the represented 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 2011 standards final rule, DOE proposed to specify rounding the represented value of BLE to the nearest thousandths place in a NOPR proposing clarifications to the test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts, published on January 6, 2015 (hereafter the ``January 2015 clarification NOPR''). 80 FR 404. Regarding this proposal, NEMA commented that rounding to the thousandths place is acceptable as long as significant figures are handled correctly. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 3) \5\ DOE received no further comments on rounding BLE. However, DOE determined that rounding requirements would be more appropriately addressed in 10 CFR 429.26,\6\ and thus did not adopt rounding requirements in the June 2015 clarification final rule. In this NOPR, DOE is proposing to amend 10 CFR 429.26 by specifying that the represented value of BLE must be rounded to the nearest thousandths place. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ 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. \6\ The January 2015 clarification NOPR proposed to include rounding requirements at 10 CFR 430.23. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Rounding Requirements and Represented Value for Power Factor Currently, rounding requirements are not provided for the represented value of power factor. Manufacturers have shown the capability to round to the nearest hundredths place. When reporting power factor in product literature and data sheets, it is standard for manufacturers to round to the nearest hundredths place. DOE proposes to amend 10 CFR 429.26 by specifying that the power factor must be rounded to the nearest hundredths place. DOE also proposes to add power factor to 10 CFR 429.26(a)(2)(ii) to clearly indicate the requirements for calculating the represented value of power factor prior to rounding. D. 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 appendix Q of subpart B of 10 CFR part 430) to indicate which lamp should be used with each ballast. 76 FR 25211. 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 clarification NOPR, DOE proposed to indicate in section 2.3.1.7 of 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 404, 415. For example, a ballast designed and marketed to operate both 32 watt (W) 4-foot medium bipin (MBP) T8 lamps and 28 W 4-foot MBP T8 lamps should only be tested with the 32 W lamp. DOE also proposed to indicate in section 2.3.1.5 of Appendix Q that a ballast designed and marketed to operate both T8 and T12 lamps must be tested with T8 lamps. 80 FR at 406. DOE adopted these proposed clarifications in the June 2015 clarification final rule. 80 FR 31971. Regarding the proposal in the January 2015 clarification NOPR, NEMA recommended that DOE also include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) lamp abbreviations from ANSI C78.81 \7\ in Table A of Appendix Q of subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. (NEMA, No. 30 at p. 2) DOE did not address this lamp identification issue in the June 2015 clarification final rule because DOE wanted to provide opportunity for public comment on the proposed incorporation by reference of additional industry standards. DOE agrees that referencing the ANSI and IEC lamp specifications would further clarify the lamp pairings used for testing. Section 2.3.1.3 of Appendix Q states that the fluorescent lamp used for testing must meet the specifications of a reference lamp as defined by ANSI C82.13 (IBR 430.3), and ANSI C82.13 states that the lamps used must operate at values of lamp voltage, lamp wattage and lamp current, each within 2.5 percent of the values given in the corresponding lamp [[Page 68277]] standards found in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ ``American National Standard for Electric Lamps: Double- Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics'' (approved Jan. 14, 2010). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this NOPR, DOE proposes to add the appropriate page number corresponding to the lamp specifications in ANSI_ANSLG C78.81-2010 (hereafter ``ANSI C78.81-2010''), ANSI_IEC C78.901-2005 (hereafter ``ANSI C78.901-2005''),\8\ and IEC 60081 (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0) \9\ in parentheses alongside the contents of the Lamp Diameter and Base column of Table A of Appendix Q. To support these page number references, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference IEC 60081 (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ ``American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Single- Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics'' (approved Mar. 23, 2005). \9\ ANSI C78.81 directs readers to IEC 60081 for lamp specifications for T5 miniature bipin lamps. IEC 60081 refers to ``International Electrotechnical Commission Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance specifications'' (approved Feb. 18, 2010). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 se.) 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 would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 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 \10\ for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b). DOE certifies that this rule would have no significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. DOE seeks comment regarding whether the proposed clarifications in this proposed rulemaking would have a significant economic impact on any small entities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ Small Business Administration. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). This requirement has been approved by OMB under OMB control number 1910-1400. Public reporting burden for the certification is estimated to average 30 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 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 proposed rule, DOE proposes revisions to 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 proposed rule would amend the existing 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 has examined this proposed rule and has 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 this proposed 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 [[Page 68278]] 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 proposed 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 today's proposed rule 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 proposed 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 proposed significant energy action, the agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on energy supply, distribution, or use should the proposal be implemented, and of reasonable alternatives to the action and their expected benefits on energy supply, distribution, and use. This regulatory action to clarify 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 notice of proposed rulemaking 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. The proposed rule would incorporate testing methods contained in the following commercial standards: ANSI C78.901-2005, ``American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps-- Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics'' and IEC 60081, ``International Electrotechnical Commission Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance specifications'' [[Page 68279]] (Amendment 4, Edition 5). The Department has evaluated these standards and is unable to conclude whether they fully comply with the requirements of section 32(b) of the FEAA, (i.e., that they were developed in a manner that fully provides for public participation, comment, and review). DOE will consult with the Attorney General and the Chairman of the FTC concerning the impact of these test procedures on competition, prior to prescribing a final rule. M. Description of Standards Incorporated by Reference In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test standard published by IEC, titled ``International Electrotechnical Commission Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance specifications,'' IEC 60081 Amendment 4 Edition 5.0. IEC 60081 is an industry accepted standard that specifies dimensional and electrical characteristics related to fluorescent lamps (specifically T5 lamps) and is applicable to products sold in North America. The description of lamp-ballast pairings for testing proposed in this NOPR references IEC 60081. IEC 60081 is readily available on IEC's Web site at https://webstore.iec.ch/. V. Public Participation A. Submission of Comments DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this proposed rule no later than the date provided in the DATES section at the beginning of this proposed rule. Interested parties may submit comments using any of the methods described in the ADDRESSES section at the beginning of this document. Submitting comments via regulations.gov. The regulations.gov Web page will require you to provide your name and contact information. Your contact information will be viewable to DOE Building Technologies staff only. Your contact information will not be publicly viewable except for your first and last names, organization name (if any), and submitter representative name (if any). If your comment is not processed properly because of technical difficulties, DOE will use this information to contact you. If DOE cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, DOE may not be able to consider your comment. 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According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: One copy of the document marked confidential including all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked non- confidential with the information believed to be confidential deleted. Submit these documents via email or on a CD, if feasible. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination. Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat submitted information as confidential include: (1) A description of the items; (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as confidential within the industry; (3) whether the information is generally known by or available from other sources; (4) whether the information has previously been made available to others without obligation concerning its confidentiality; (5) an explanation of the competitive injury to the submitting person which would result from public disclosure; (6) when such information might lose its confidential character due to the passage of time; and (7) why disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public interest. It is DOE's policy that all comments may be included in the public docket, without change and as received, including any personal information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be exempt from public disclosure). B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment Although DOE welcomes comments on any aspect of this proposal, DOE is particularly interested in receiving comments and views of interested parties concerning the proposed clarification regarding rounding and lamp pairing for testing. VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this proposed rule. [[Page 68280]] List of Subjects 10 CFR Part 429 Confidential business information, Energy conservation, household appliances, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 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 October 27, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE is proposing to amend parts 429 and 430 of Chapter II, Subchapter D, of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below: PART 429--CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 0 1. The authority citation for Part 429 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6317. 0 2. Section 429.26 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(2)(ii) and (b)(2) and adding paragraph (c) to read as follows: Sec. 429.26 Fluorescent lamp ballasts. (a) * * * (2) * * * (ii) Any represented value of the ballast luminous efficiency, power factor, or other measure of the energy consumption of a basic model for which consumers would favor a higher value shall be less than or equal to the lower of: * * * * * (b) * * * (2) Pursuant to Sec. 429.12(b)(13), a certification report shall include the following public product-specific information: the ballast luminous efficiency, the ballast power factor, the number of lamps operated by the ballast, and the type of lamps operated by the ballast. (c) Rounding Requirements. (1) Round ballast luminous efficiency to the nearest thousandths place. (2) Round power factor to the nearest hundredths place. PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS 0 3. The authority citation for Part 430 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. 0 4. Section 430.3 is amended by: 0 a. Adding in paragraph (e)(7) the text ``, appendix Q'' after the text ``Sec. 430.2''; 0 b. Redesignating paragraphs (p)(2) through (p)(4) as paragraphs (p)(3) through (p)(5) respectively; and 0 c. Adding paragraph (p)(2) to read as follows: Sec. 430.3 Materials incorporated by reference. * * * * * (p) * * * (2) IEC Standard 60081 (``IEC 60081''), Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance specifications. (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0, 2010-02); IBR approved for appendix Q to subpart B. * * * * * 0 5. Appendix Q to subpart B of part 430 is amended by revising Table A as follows: Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts * * * * * Table A--Lamp-and-Ballast Pairings and Frequency Adjustment Factors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lamp type Frequency adjustment factor ([beta]) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballast type Lamp diameter and Nominal lamp base wattage Low-frequency High-frequency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballasts that operate straight- T8 MBP (Data Sheet 32 0.94 1.0 shaped lamps (commonly referred 7881-ANSI-1005-2) *. to as 4-foot medium bipin lamps) with medium bipin bases and a nominal overall length of 48 inches. T12 MBP (Data Sheet 34 0.93 1.0 7881-ANSI-1006-1) *. Ballasts that operate U-shaped T8 MBP (Data Sheet 32 0.94 1.0 lamps (commonly referred to as 2- 78901-ANSI-4027-1) foot U-shaped lamps) with medium *. bipin bases and a nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches. T12 MBP * *......... 34 0.93 1.0 Ballasts that operate rapid-start T8 HO RDC (Data 86 0.92 1.0 lamps (commonly referred to as 8- Sheet 7881-ANSI- foot-high output lamps) with 1501-1) *. recessed double contact bases and a nominal overall length of 96 inches. T12 HO RDC (Data 95 0.94 1.0 Sheet 7881-ANSI- 1017-1) *. Ballasts that operate instant- T8 slimline SP (Data 59 0.95 1.0 start lamps (commonly referred to Sheet 7881-ANSI- as 8-foot slimline lamps) with 1505-1) *. single pin bases and a nominal overall length of 96 inches. T12 slimline SP 60 0.94 1.0 (Data Sheet 7881- ANSI-3006-1) *. [[Page 68281]] Ballasts that operate straight- T5 SO Mini-BP (Data 28 0.95 1.0 shaped lamps (commonly referred Sheet 60081-IEC- to as 4-foot miniature bipin 6640-5) *. standard output lamps) with miniature bipin bases and a nominal length between 45 and 48 inches. Ballasts that operate straight- T5 HO Mini-BP (Data 54 0.95 1.0 shaped lamps (commonly referred Sheet 60081-IEC- to as 4-foot miniature bipin high 6840-4) *. output lamps) with miniature bipin bases and a nominal length between 45 and 48 inches. Sign ballasts that operate rapid- T8 HO RDC (Data 86 0.92 1.0 start lamps (commonly referred to Sheet 7881-ANSI- as 8-foot high output lamps) with 1501-1) *. recessed double contact bases and a nominal overall length of 96 inches. T12 HO RDC (Data 110 [dagger] 0.94 1.0 Sheet 7881-ANSI- 1019-1) *. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. * Data Sheet corresponds to ANSI C78.81, ANSI C78.901, or IEC 60081 page number (incorporated by reference; see Sec. 430.3). ** No ANSI or IEC Data Sheet exists for 34 W T12 MBP U-shaped lamps. For ballasts designed to operate only T12 2-foot U-shaped lamps with MBP bases and a nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches, manufacturers should select a T12 U-shaped lamp designed and marketed as having a nominal wattage of 34 W. [dagger] Lamp type is commonly marketed as 110 W, however the ANSI C78.81 Data Sheet (incorporated by reference; see Sec. 430.3) lists nominal wattage of 113 W. Specifications for operation at 0.800 amperes (A) should be used for testing. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2015-28077 Filed 11-3-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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generating capacity of 300 MWe or less Maximum fee is defined as the highest licensed thermal power rating equal to
per module. fee paid by a single bundled unit. It is or less 2,000 MWt.
Small modular reactor site (SMR site) applied to all bundled units on an SMR Variable rate means a per-MWt fee
is the geographically bounded location site with a licensed thermal power factor applied to the first bundled unit
of one or more SMRs and a basis on rating greater than 2,000 and less than on a site with a licensed thermal power
which SMR fees are calculated. or equal to 4,500 MWt and is equal to rating greater than 250 and or less than
* * * * * the annual fee paid by existing fleet or equal to 2,000 MWt, or to additional
power reactors. bundled units on a site above the 4,500
PART 171—ANNUAL FEES FOR Minimum fee means one annual fee MWt threshold based on the licensed
REACTOR LICENSES AND FUEL component paid by the first bundled thermal power rating equal to or less
CYCLE LICENSES AND MATERIALS unit on a site with a cumulative than 2,000 MWt. The factor is based on
LICENSES, INCLUDING HOLDERS OF licensed thermal power rating of 2,000 the difference between the maximum
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, MWt or less. For the first bundled unit fee and the minimum fee, divided by
REGISTRATIONS, AND QUALITY on a site with a licensed thermal power the difference in the variable fee
ASSURANCE PROGRAM APPROVALS rating of 250 MWt or less, it is the only licensed thermal rating range (either
AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES annual fee that a licensee pays. 1,750 MWt for the 2,000 MWt for first
LICENSED BY THE NRC * * * * * bundled unit or 2,000 MWt for
■ 3. The authority citation for part 171 Small modular reactor (SMR) for the additional bundled units).
continues to read as follows: purposes of calculating fees, means the ■ 5. In § 171.15, redesignate paragraph
class of light-water power reactors (e) as paragraph (f), and add new
Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
secs. 11, 161(w), 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2014, having a licensed thermal power rating paragraph (e) to read as follows:
2201(w), 2273, 2282); Energy Reorganization less than or equal to 1,000 MWt per
Act of 1974, sec. 201 (42 U.S.C. 5841); 42 module. This rating is based on the § 171.15 Annual fees: Reactor licenses
U.S.C. 2214; 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. thermal power equivalent of a light- and independent spent fuel storage
water SMR with an electrical power licenses.
■ 4. In § 171.5, add, in alphabetical
generating capacity of 300 MWe or less * * * * *
order, the definitions for bundled unit,
maximum fee, minimum fee, small per module. (e)(1) Each person holding an
modular reactor (SMR), small modular Small modular reactor site (SMR site) operating license for a small modular
reactor site (SMR site), variable fee and means the geographical bounded reactor issued under part 50 of this
variable rate to read as follows: location of one or more SMRs and a chapter or that holds a combined license
basis on which SMR fees are calculated. issued under part 52 of this chapter after
§ 171.5 Definitions. * * * * * the Commission has made the finding
* * * * * Variable fee means the annual fee under 10 CFR 52.103(g) shall pay the
Bundled unit means a measure of the component paid by the first bundled annual fee for each license held during
cumulative licensed thermal power unit on a site with a licensed thermal the fiscal year in which the fee is due.
rating for one or more SMRs located on power rating greater than 250 and less (2) The annual fees for a small
a single SMR site. One bundled unit is than or equal to 2,000 MWt. For modular reactor(s) located on a single
less than or equal to 4,500 MWt. additional bundled units on a site, the site to be collected by September 30 of
* * * * * variable fee is calculated based on the each year, are as follows:
Bundled unit Minimum Variable Maximum
thermal power rating * fee fee fee
First Bundled Unit:
0–250 MWt ................................................................................................................................................... TBD ........ N/A ......... N/A.
> 250 ≤ 2,000 MWt ...................................................................................................................................... TBD ........ TBD ........ N/A.
> 2,000 ≤ 4,500 MWt ................................................................................................................................... N/A ......... N/A ......... TBD.
Additional Bundled Units:
> 4,500 ≤ 6,500 MWt ................................................................................................................................... N/A ......... TBD ........ N/A.
> 6,500 ≤ 9,000 MWt ................................................................................................................................... N/A ......... N/A ......... TBD.
* Note that the total annual fee paid is cumulative for the first bundled unit and each additional bundled unit.
(3) The annual fee is assessed for the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
same activities listed for the power Energy (DOE) proposes to clarify its test
reactor base annual fee and spent fuel 10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts
storage/reactor decommissioning reactor established under the Energy Policy and
fee. [Docket No. EERE–2009–BT–TP–0016] Conservation Act. DOE is proposing to
* * * * * replace all instances of ballast efficacy
RIN 1904–AD58
factor (BEF) with ballast luminous
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 16th day
efficiency (BLE) in our regulations and
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of October 2015. Energy Conservation Program:
Clarification of Test Procedures for to add rounding instructions to the same
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. section for BLE and power factor. DOE
Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
Maureen E. Wylie, also proposes to clarify the represented
Chief Financial Officer. AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and value instructions for power factor.
[FR Doc. 2015–28110 Filed 11–3–15; 8:45 am] Renewable Energy, Department of Finally, DOE is proposing to revise
Energy. Appendix Q to clarify the lamp-ballast
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DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, contact Ms. Brenda Edwards at (202) L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal
and information regarding this notice of 586–2945 or by email: Energy Administration Act of 1974
proposed rulemaking (NOPR) no later Brenda.Edwards@ee.doe.gov. M. Description of Standards Incorporated
by Reference
than January 4, 2016. See section V, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. V. Public Participation
‘‘Public Participation,’’ for details. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of A. Submission of Comments
ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment
must identify the NOPR for Clarification Renewable Energy, Building VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary
of Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Technologies Program, EE–5B, 1000 I. Authority and Background
Ballasts, and provide docket number Independence Avenue SW.,
EE–2009–BT–TP–0016 and/or Washington, DC 20585–0121. Title III, Part B 2 of the Energy Policy
regulatory information number (RIN) Telephone: (202) 287–1604. Email: and Conservation Act of 1975 (‘‘EPCA’’
number 1904–AD58. Comments may be fluorescent_lamp_ballasts@ee.doe.gov. or, ‘‘the Act’’), Public Law 94–163 (42
submitted using any of the following Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of U.S.C. 6291–6309, as codified) sets forth
methods: Energy, Office of the General Counsel, a variety of provisions designed to
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue improve energy efficiency and
www.regulations.gov. Follow the SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. established the ‘‘Energy Conservation
instructions for submitting comments. Telephone: (202) 586–1777. Email: Program for Consumer Products Other
2. Email: [FLB-2009-TP-0016@ Sarah.Butler@hq.doe.gov. Than Automobiles.’’ 3 These include
ee.doe.gov] Include the docket number SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE is
fluorescent lamp ballasts, the subject of
and/or RIN in the subject line of the incorporating by reference the following this proposed rule. (42 U.S.C.
message. industry standard into 10 CFR part 430. 6292(a)(13))
Under EPCA, the energy conservation
3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Copies of this industry standard can be
program consists essentially of four
Department of Energy, Building reviewed in person at U.S. Department
parts: (1) Testing, (2) labeling, (3)
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–5B, of Energy, Building Technologies
Federal energy conservation standards,
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite
and (4) certification and enforcement
Washington, DC 20585–0121. If 600, Washington, DC 20024. For further
procedures. The testing requirements
possible, please submit all items on a information on accessing standards
consist of test procedures that
CD. It is not necessary to include incorporated by reference, contact Ms.
manufacturers of covered products must
printed copies. Brenda Edwards at (202) 586–2945 or by
use as the basis for (1) certifying to the
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda email: Brenda.Edwards@ee.doe.gov.
Department of Energy (DOE) that their
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, IEC 1 60081 (Amendment 4, Edition
products comply with the applicable
Building Technologies Program, 950 5.0), ‘‘Double-capped fluorescent
energy conservation standards adopted
L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, lamps—Performance specifications.’’
Copies of IEC 60081 can be obtained under EPCA, and (2) making
Washington, DC 20024. Telephone:
from American National Standards representations about the efficiency of
(202) 586–2945. If possible, please
Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, those products. Similarly, DOE must use
submit all items on a CD. It is not
New York, NY 10036 or http:// these test procedures to determine
necessary to include printed copies.
webstore.iec.ch/. whether the products comply with any
For detailed instructions on
relevant standards promulgated under
submitting comments and additional
Table of Contents EPCA.
information on the rulemaking process,
I. Authority and Background
DOE published test procedure final
see section V of this document (Public
II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed rules on April 24, 1991, October 22,
Participation).
Rulemaking 2009, and May 4, 2011 (hereafter the
Docket: The docket, which includes
III. Discussion ‘‘May 2011 test procedure final rule’’),
Federal Register notices, comments,
A. Replacing Ballast Efficacy Factor with establishing active mode test
and other supporting documents/ Ballast Luminous Efficiency procedures, standby and off mode test
materials, is available for review at B. Rounding Requirements for Ballast procedures, and revised active mode
regulations.gov. All documents in the Luminous Efficiency test procedures respectively. 56 FR
docket are listed in the regulations.gov C. Rounding Requirements and 18677, 74 FR 54445, and 76 FR 25211.
index. However, some documents listed Represented Value for Power Factor
D. Lamp Pairing for Testing
The May 2011 test procedure final rule
in the index, such as those containing
IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review established Appendix Q1 4 to subpart B
information that is exempt from public
A. Review Under Executive Order 12866 of 10 CFR part 430. DOE also published
disclosure, may not be publicly
B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility final rules establishing and amending
available.
Act energy conservation standards for
A link to the docket Web page can be C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction fluorescent lamp ballasts on September
found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ Act of 1995 19, 2000, and November 14, 2011
buildings/appliance_standards/ D. Review Under the National (hereafter the ‘‘November 2011
product.aspx/productid/62. This Web Environmental Policy Act of 1969 standards final rule’’), which completed
page will contain a link to the docket for E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
the two energy conservation standard
this notice on the regulations.gov site.
G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates rulemakings required under 42 U.S.C.
The regulations.gov Web page will
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contain simple instructions on how to Reform Act of 1995
2 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the
H. Review Under the Treasury and General
access all documents, including public U.S. Code, Part B was redesignated as Part A.
Government Appropriations Act, 1999
comments, in the docket. See section V I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
3 All references to EPCA refer to the statute as
for information on how to submit J. Review Under Treasury and General amended through the Energy Efficiency
comments through regulations.gov. Improvement Act of 2015 (EEIA 2015), Public Law
Government Appropriations Act, 2001 114–11 (April 30, 2015).
For further information on how to K. Review Under Executive Order 13211 4 Appendix Q1 was redesignated as Appendix Q
submit a comment or review other in the June 2015 clarification final rule. 80 FR
public comments and the docket, 1 International Electrotechnical Commission. 31971 (June 5, 2015).
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TABLE A—LAMP-AND-BALLAST PAIRINGS AND FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTORS—Continued
Lamp type Frequency adjustment factor (b)
Ballast type Nominal lamp
Lamp diameter and base Low-frequency High-frequency
wattage
Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps T5 SO Mini-BP (Data Sheet 28 0.95 1.0
(commonly referred to as 4-foot miniature 60081–IEC–6640–5) *.
bipin standard output lamps) with miniature
bipin bases and a nominal length between
45 and 48 inches.
Ballasts that operate straight-shaped lamps T5 HO Mini-BP (Data Sheet 54 0.95 1.0
(commonly referred to as 4-foot miniature 60081–IEC–6840–4) *.
bipin high output lamps) with miniature bipin
bases and a nominal length between 45
and 48 inches.
Sign ballasts that operate rapid-start lamps T8 HO RDC (Data Sheet 7881– 86 0.92 1.0
(commonly referred to as 8-foot high output ANSI–1501–1) *.
lamps) with recessed double contact bases
and a nominal overall length of 96 inches.
T12 HO RDC (Data Sheet 7881– 110 † 0.94 1.0
ANSI–1019–1) *.
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.
* Data Sheet corresponds to ANSI C78.81, ANSI C78.901, or IEC 60081 page number (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).
** No ANSI or IEC Data Sheet exists for 34 W T12 MBP U-shaped lamps. For ballasts designed to operate only T12 2-foot U-shaped lamps
with MBP bases and a nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches, manufacturers should select a T12 U-shaped lamp designed and mar-
keted as having a nominal wattage of 34 W.
† Lamp type is commonly marketed as 110 W, however the ANSI C78.81 Data Sheet (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) lists nominal
wattage of 113 W. Specifications for operation at 0.800 amperes (A) should be used for testing.
* * * * * DATES: Send your comments on or on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478),
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BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ADDRESSES: Send comments identified Docket: Background documents or
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| Contact | Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email: [email protected] | |
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