81 FR 55111 - Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Correction
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 160 (Thursday, August 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55111-55115] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-19227] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2016 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 55111]] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 [Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0004] RIN 1904-AB94 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Correction AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Final rule; technical correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On June 8, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule in the Federal Register that amended the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps. This final rule corrects multiple editorial errors in that final rule. DATES: Effective Date: August 18, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-6590. Email: [email protected]. Ms. Johanna Jochum, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-6307. Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On June 8, 2016, DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy published a test procedure final rule in the Federal Register titled, ``Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps'' (``June 2016 final rule''). 81 FR 36992. Since the publication of that final rule, it has come to DOE's attention that, due to a technical oversight, certain portions of the regulatory text adopted in the June 2016 final rule for 10 CFR part 429 and appendix M to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 (``appendix M'') contained editorial errors. As part of that final rule, DOE amended 10 CFR 429.16, which addresses certification of central air conditioners and heat pumps, and 10 CFR 429.70, which addresses alternate efficiency determination methods. This correction addresses editorial errors in Sec. 429.16(a)(1), (d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(4). Specifically, at Sec. 429.16(a)(1), DOE included a cross reference to paragraph (c)(2) that should have referred to paragraph (b)(2)(i). In Sec. 429.16(d)(1) and (2), DOE mistakenly transposed the words ``less'' and ``greater.'' At Sec. 429.16(e)(4), DOE erroneously referred to cubic feet per minute (cfm) instead of cubic feet per minute of standard air (scfm). At Sec. 429.16(e)(4)(viii), DOE failed to remove regulatory text associated with changes to the test procedure for variable speed heat pumps not adopted in the June 2016 final rule that had been proposed on November 9, 2015 in a supplementary notice of proposed rulemaking (``November 2015 SNOPR''). 80 FR 69278. In order to remedy these errors, DOE is issuing this final rule correction to revise the text in these sections. In addition, the June 2016 final rule revised appendix M to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 (``appendix M''), which specifies the ``Uniform Test Method for the Measurement the Energy Consumption of Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.'' This correction also addresses several editorial errors in appendix M. In section 3.11.1 of appendix M, ``If using the outdoor air enthalpy method as the secondary test method,'' DOE erroneously numbered two subsections with the number ``3.11.1.1.'' The second of these two is renumbered to ``3.11.1.2.'' In section 4.1 of appendix M, ``Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Calculations,'' DOE erroneously numbered subsection 4.1.3 as ``4.1.2.3,'' which propagated errors in numbering from that point through the end of section 4.1 and created erroneous cross-references to these sections. Section 4.1.2.3 is renumbered as section ``4.1.3,'' and the following section numbers through the end of section 4.1 are renumbered accordingly. Additionally, cross-references to the renumbered sections are revised. Sections 2.11 and 3.19 of appendix M contain errors in the tolerance allowed between temperature measurements. The preamble to the June 2016 final rule states that the maximum allowable temperature difference is 2.0[emsp14][deg]F and that it applies to the average measurements for the test period. 81 FR 36991, 37028 (June 8, 2016). In section 2.11, DOE erroneously referred to ``maximum difference between readings'' rather than adding the clarification discussed in the preamble that ``readings'' referred to the average temperatures measured during the test period. In section 3.1.9, DOE similarly failed to include the clarifying information on the tolerance and erroneously provided a tolerance of 1.5[emsp14][deg]F rather than 2.0[emsp14][deg]F. DOE is correcting section 2.11 accordingly and correcting 3.1.9 to refer directly to section 2.11 rather than correcting the provided tolerance. Tables 8, 9, 15, 16, and 17 of appendix M contained various errors in testing tolerances for external resistance to airflow, airflow nozzle pressure difference, and electric voltage. In the preamble of the June 2016 Final Rule, DOE explained its intention to maintain the external resistance to airflow tolerance at 0.05 inches of water, to maintain the airflow nozzle pressure difference tolerance at 2.0%, and to maintain the electric voltage tolerance at 2.0%. 81 FR 36991, 37036 (June 8, 2016). However, this was not reflected in tables 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 of appendix M, and the tables are revised to reflect these corrections. In section 3.13.1.d of appendix M, P2x was erroneously printed instead of Px in two instances. This section provides instructions for measurement of the indoor unit low voltage power Px , which is later subtracted from the measurement of heating season total off mode power (P2x ) for coil-only split systems and for blower coil split systems for which a furnace or a modular blower is the designated air mover. Instances of P2x in section 3.13.1.d of appendix M are revised to Px . Finally, many of the instructions in the final rule that indicate that a default cyclic degradation coefficient is to be used if the tests to determine this value are not conducted, but erroneously did [[Page 55112]] not specify that the default value is to be used if the value determined using the test exceeded the default value. 81 FR 36991, 37033 (June 8, 2016). DOE intended that the default value is to be used if the value determined using the test exceeds the default value for the cyclic degradation coefficient, and is correcting this omission in this final rule correction. II. Need for Correction As published, the adopted test procedure text may potentially result in confusion regarding how to correctly conduct DOE's central air conditioners and heat pumps test procedure. Because this final rule would simply correct errors in the regulatory text without making substantive changes to the test procedures, the changes addressed in this document are technical in nature. Accordingly, DOE finds that there is good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to not issue a separate notice to solicit public comment on the changes contained in this document. Issuing a separate notice to solicit public comment would be impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest. III. Procedural Requirements DOE has concluded that the determinations made pursuant to the various procedural requirements applicable to the June 8, 2016 test procedure final rule remain unchanged for this final rule technical correction. These determinations are set forth in the June 8, 2016 final rule. 81 FR 36992. List of Subjects 10 CFR Part 429 Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business information, Energy conservation, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 10 CFR Part 430 Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business information, Energy conservation, Energy conservation test procedures, Household appliances, Imports, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Small businesses. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 5, 2016. Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE amends parts 429 and 430 of chapter II of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations to read as follows: 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; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. Sec. 429.16 [Amended] 0 2. Section 429.16 is amended: 0 a. In paragraph (a)(1), in the last row of the table, by removing ``(c)(2)'' and adding in its place ``(b)(2)(i)''; 0 b. In paragraph (d)(1) by removing ``less'' and adding in its place ``greater''; 0 c. In paragraph (d)(2) by removing ``greater'' and adding in its place ``less''; 0 d. In paragraph (e)(4) by: 0 i. Adding ``of standard air'' after ``(in cubic feet per minute''; 0 ii. Removing the two instances of ``(cfm)'' and adding in its place ``(scfm)''; and 0 iii. Removing paragraph (viii). 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. Appendix M to subpart B of part 430 is amended by: 0 a. In section 2.11.b(2), first paragraph, last sentence, removing ``readings'' and adding in its place ``average temperatures measured during the test period''; 0 b. Revising section 3.1.9; 0 c. Revising section 3.2.1, introductory text; 0 d. In section 3.2.3.d., adding a sentence after the first sentence; 0 e. In section 3.3, paragraph d., revising Table 8; 0 f. In section 3.5, paragraph h., revising Table 9 and its footnotes; 0 g. In section 3.5.3, adding a sentence after the second sentence; 0 h. Revising section 3.6.3.b., introductory text; 0 i. In section 3.7, paragraph a., revising Table 15; 0 j. In section 3.8.a., removing the sixth sentence; 0 k. In section 3.8.1, adding a sentence after the third sentence and revising Table 16; 0 l. In section 3.9, paragraph f., revising Table 17; 0 m. In section 3.11, redesignating the second section 3.11.1.1 (``Official Test'') as section 3.11.1.2; 0 n. In section 3.13.1.d, removing the two instances of ``P2x '' and adding in their places ``Px ''; 0 o. In section 4.1.1.b, adding a second sentence; 0 p. In section 4.1.2.1.c, adding a second sentence; 0 q. Redesignating sections 4.1.4.1 and 4.1.4.2 as sections 4.1.5.1 and 4.1.5.2, respectively; 0 r. Redesignating section 4.1.4 as section 4.1.5; 0 s. Redesignating sections 4.1.3.1, 4.1.3.2, and 4.1.3.3 as sections 4.1.4.1, 4.1.4.2, and 4.1.4.3, respectively; 0 t. Redesignating section 4.1.3 as section 4.1.4; 0 u. Redesignating section 4.1.2.7 as section 4.1.3.4; 0 v. Redesignating section 4.1.2.6 as section 4.1.3.3; 0 w. Redesignating section 4.1.2.5 as section 4.1.3.2; 0 x. Redesignating section 4.1.2.4 as section 4.1.3.1; 0 y. Redesignating section 4.1.2.3 as section 4.1.3; 0 z. In newly redesignated section 4.1.3.1, revising the equation and related information immediately before Table 18; 0 aa. In newly redesignated section 4.1.4.1, adding a sentence after the last sentence of the section; 0 bb. In section 4.2.1, adding the sentence ``Evaluate the heating mode cyclic degradation factor [Cdot]D \h\ as specified in section 3.8.1 of this appendix.'', after ``Use Equation 4.2-2 to determine BL(Tj). Obtain fractional bin hours for the heating season, nj/N, from Table 19.''; and 0 cc. In section 4.2.3.1, adding the sentence ``Evaluate the heating mode cyclic degradation factor CD \h\ as specified in section 3.8.1 of this appendix.'', after ``[delta]'(Tj) = the low temperature cutoff factor, dimensionless.''; The revisions and additions read as follows. Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps * * * * * 3.1.9 Requirement for the Air Temperature Distribution Entering the Outdoor Coil Monitor the temperatures of the air entering the outdoor coil using air sampling devices and/or temperature sensor grids, maintaining the required tolerances, if applicable, as described in section 2.11 of this appendix. * * * * * [[Page 55113]] 3.2.1 Tests for a System Having a Single-Speed Compressor and Fixed Cooling Air Volume Rate This set of tests is for single-speed-compressor units that do not have a cooling minimum air volume rate or a cooling intermediate air volume rate that is different than the cooling full load air volume rate. Conduct two steady-state wet coil tests, the A and B Tests. Use the two optional dry-coil tests, the steady-state C Test and the cyclic D Test, to determine the cooling mode cyclic degradation coefficient, CD \c\. If the two optional tests are conducted but yield a tested CD \c\ that exceeds the default CD \c\ or if the two optional tests are not conducted, assign CD \c\ the default value of 0.25 (for outdoor units with no match) or 0.20 (for all other systems). Table 4 specifies test conditions for these four tests. * * * * * 3.2.3 Tests for a Unit Having a Two-Capacity Compressor (See Section 1.2 of This Appendix, Definitions) * * * * * d. * * * If the two optional tests are conducted but yield a tested CD \c\ (k = 2) that exceeds the default CD \c\ (k = 2) or if the two optional tests are not conducted, assign CD \c\ (k = 2) the default value. *** * * * * * 3.3. * * * d. * * * Table 8--Test Operating and Test Condition Tolerances for Section 3.3 Steady-State Wet Coil Cooling Mode Tests and Section 3.4 Dry Coil Cooling Mode Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test operating Test condition tolerance \1\ tolerance \1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Indoor dry-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 2.0 0.5 Leaving temperature........... 2.0 Indoor wet-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 1.0 \2\ 0.3 Leaving temperature........... \2\ 1.0 Outdoor dry-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 2.0 0.5 Leaving temperature........... \3\ 2.0 Outdoor wet-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 1.0 \4\ 0.3 Leaving temperature........... \3\ 1.0 External resistance to airflow, 0.05 \5\ 0.02 inches of water.................. Electrical voltage, % of rdg...... 2.0 1.5 Nozzle pressure drop, % of rdg.... 2.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions. \2\ Only applies during wet coil tests; does not apply during steady- state, dry coil cooling mode tests. \3\ Only applies when using the outdoor air enthalpy method. \4\ Only applies during wet coil cooling mode tests where the unit rejects condensate to the outdoor coil. \5\ Only applies when testing non-ducted units. * * * * * 3.5 * * * h. * * * Table 9--Test Operating and Test Condition Tolerances for Cyclic Dry Coil Cooling Mode Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test operating Test condition tolerance \1\ tolerance \1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Indoor entering dry-bulb 2.0 0.5 temperature \2\, [deg]F.......... Indoor entering wet-bulb ................. (\3\) temperature, [deg]F.............. Outdoor entering dry-bulb 2.0 0.5 temperature \2\, [deg]F.......... External resistance to airflow 0.05 \2\, inches of water............. Airflow nozzle pressure difference 2.0 \4\ 2.0 or velocity pressure \2\, % of reading.......................... Electrical voltage \5\, % of rdg.. 2.0 1.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions. \2\ Applies during the interval that air flows through the indoor (outdoor) coil except for the first 30 seconds after flow initiation. For units having a variable-speed indoor blower that ramps, the tolerances listed for the external resistance to airflow apply from 30 seconds after achieving full speed until ramp down begins. \3\ Shall at no time exceed a wet-bulb temperature that results in condensate forming on the indoor coil. \4\ The test condition shall be the average nozzle pressure difference or velocity pressure measured during the steady-state dry coil test. \5\ Applies during the interval when at least one of the following--the compressor, the outdoor fan, or, if applicable, the indoor blower--are operating except for the first 30 seconds after compressor start-up. * * * * * 3.5.3 Cooling-Mode Cyclic-Degradation Coefficient Calculation * * * If the two optional tests are conducted but yield a tested CD \c\ that exceeds the default CD \c\ or if the two optional tests are not conducted, assign CD \c\ the default value of 0.25 for variable-speed compressor systems and outdoor units with no match, and 0.20 for all other systems.* * * * * * * * 3.6.3 Tests for a Heat Pump Having a Two-Capacity Compressor (see Section 1.2 of This Appendix, Definitions), Including Two-Capacity, Northern Heat Pumps (see Section 1.2 of This Appendix, Definitions) * * * * * b. Conduct the optional high temperature cyclic test (H1C1 ) to determine the heating mode cyclic-degradation coefficient, CD \h\. If [[Page 55114]] this optional test is conducted but yields a tested CD \h\ that exceeds the default CD \h\ or if the optional test is not conducted, assign CD \h\ the default value of 0.25. If a two-capacity heat pump locks out low capacity operation at lower outdoor temperatures, conduct the high temperature cyclic test (H1C2 ) to determine the high-capacity heating mode cyclic-degradation coefficient, CD \h\ (k=2). If this optional test at high capacity is conducted but yields a tested CD \h\ (k = 2) that exceeds the default CD \h\ (k = 2) or if the optional test is not conducted, assign CD \h\ the default value. The default CD \h\ (k=2) is the same value as determined or assigned for the low- capacity cyclic-degradation coefficient, CD \h\ [or equivalently, CD \h\ (k=1)]. Table 12 specifies test conditions for these nine tests. * * * * * 3.7 * * * a. * * * Table 15--Test Operating and Test Condition Tolerances for Section 3.7 and Section 3.10 Steady-State Heating Mode Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test operating Test condition tolerance \1\ tolerance \1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Indoor dry-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 2.0 0.5 Leaving temperature........... 2.0 Indoor wet-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 1.0 Leaving temperature........... 1.0 Outdoor dry-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 2.0 0.5 Leaving temperature........... \2\ 2.0 Outdoor wet-bulb, [deg]F: Entering temperature.......... 1.0 0.3 Leaving temperature........... \2\ 1.0 External resistance to airflow, 0.05 \3\ 0.02 inches of water.................. Electrical voltage, % of rdg...... 2.0 1.5 Nozzle pressure drop, % of rdg.... 2.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions. \2\ Only applies when the Outdoor Air Enthalpy Method is used. \3\ Only applies when testing non-ducted units. * * * * * 3.8.1 * * * * * * If the optional cyclic test is conducted but yields a tested CD \h\ that exceeds the default CD \h\ or if the optional test is not conducted, assign CD \h\ the default value of 0.25.* * * * * * * * Table 16--Test Operating and Test Condition Tolerances for Cyclic Heating Mode Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test operating Test condition tolerance \1\ tolerance \1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Indoor entering dry-bulb 2.0 0.5 temperature,\2\ [deg]F........... Indoor entering wet-bulb 1.0 temperature,\2\ [deg]F........... Outdoor entering dry-bulb 2.0 0.5 temperature,\2\ [deg]F........... Outdoor entering wet-bulb 2.0 1.0 temperature,\2\ [deg]F........... External resistance to air- 0.05 flow,\2\ inches of water......... Airflow nozzle pressure difference 2.0 \3\ 2.0 or velocity pressure,\2\ % of reading.......................... Electrical voltage,\4\ % of rdg... 2.0 1.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions. \2\ Applies during the interval that air flows through the indoor (outdoor) coil except for the first 30 seconds after flow initiation. For units having a variable-speed indoor blower that ramps, the tolerances listed for the external resistance to airflow shall apply from 30 seconds after achieving full speed until ramp down begins. \3\ The test condition shall be the average nozzle pressure difference or velocity pressure measured during the steady-state test conducted at the same test conditions. \4\ Applies during the interval that at least one of the following--the compressor, the outdoor fan, or, if applicable, the indoor blower--are operating, except for the first 30 seconds after compressor start-up. * * * * * 3.9 * * * f. * * * Table 17--Test Operating and Test Condition Tolerances for Frost Accumulation Heating Mode Tests ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Test operating tolerance \1\ Test condition -------------------------------------- tolerance \1\ ------------------ Sub-interval H Sub-interval D Sub-interval H \2\ \3\ \2\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indoor entering dry-bulb temperature, [deg]F........... 2.0 \4\ 4.0 0.5 Indoor entering wet-bulb temperature, [deg]F........... 1.0 Outdoor entering dry-bulb temperature, [deg]F.......... 2.0 10.0 1.0 [[Page 55115]] Outdoor entering wet-bulb temperature, [deg]F.......... 1.5 ................. 0.5 External resistance to airflow, inches of water........ 0.05 ................. \5\ 0.02 Electrical voltage, % of rdg........................... 2.0 ................. 1.5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions. \2\ Applies when the heat pump is in the heating mode, except for the first 10 minutes after termination of a defrost cycle. \3\ Applies during a defrost cycle and during the first 10 minutes after the termination of a defrost cycle when the heat pump is operating in the heating mode. \4\ For heat pumps that turn off the indoor blower during the defrost cycle, the noted tolerance only applies during the 10 minute interval that follows defrost termination. \5\ Only applies when testing non-ducted heat pumps. * * * * * 4.1.1 * * * b. * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic degradation factor CD \c\ as specified in section 3.5.3 of this appendix. * * * * * 4.1.2.1 * * * c. * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic degradation factor CD \c\ as specified in section 3.5.3 of this appendix. * * * * * 4.1.3.1 * * * nj /N = fractional bin hours for the cooling season; the ratio of the number of hours during the cooling season when the outdoor temperature fell within the range represented by bin temperature Tj to the total number of hours in the cooling season, dimensionless. Obtain the fractional bin hours for the cooling season, nj /N, from Table 18. Use Equations 4.1.3-1 and 4.1.3-2, respectively, to evaluate Qc k=1(Tj ) and [Edot]c k=1(Tj ). Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic degradation factor CD \c\ as specified in section 3.5.3 of this appendix. * * * * * 4.1.4.1 * * * * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic degradation factor CD \c\ as specified in section 3.5.3 of this appendix. * * * * * Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430--[Amended] 0 5. In the table below, for each section of appendix M to subpart B of part 430 indicated in the left column, remove the language indicated in the middle column from wherever it appears in that section, and add the language indicated in the right column. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sections Remove Add ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.2.2.1, 3.2.3.a....... A default value of If the two optional CD\c\ may be used in tests are conducted lieu of conducting the but yield a tested cyclic test. The CD\c\ that exceeds default value of CD\c\ the default CD\c\ or is 0.20. if the two optional tests are not conducted, assign CD\c\ the default value of 0.20. 3.2.4.a................ A default value for If the two optional CD\c\ may be used in tests are conducted lieu of conducting the but yield a tested cyclic test. The CD\c\ that exceeds default value of CD\c\ the default CD\c\ or is 0.25. if the two optional tests are not conducted, assign CD\c\ the default value of 0.25. 3.6.1.................. A default value for If this optional test CD\h\ may be used in is conducted but lieu of conducting the yields a tested CD\h\ cyclic test. The that exceeds the default value of CD\h\ default CD\h\ or if is 0.25. the optional test is not conducted, assign CD\h\ the default value of 0.25. 3.6.2, 3.6.4.a......... A default value for If this optional test CD\h\ may be used in is conducted but lieu of conducting the yields a tested CD\h\ cyclic. The default that exceeds the value of CD\h\ is 0.25. default CD\h\ or if the optional test is not conducted, assign CD\h\ the default value of 0.25. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430--[Amended] 0 6. For each newly redesignated section of appendix M to subpart B of part 430 in the first column, remove the cross reference sections in the middle column, and add in their places, the cross reference sections in the right column. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Section Remove Add ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.1.3............................................. 4.1.2.4 4.1.3.1 4.1.2.5 4.1.3.2 4.1.2.6 4.1.3.3 4.1.2.7 4.1.3.4 4.1.4.3........................................... 4.1.2.7 4.1.3.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2016-19227 Filed 8-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER come to DOE’s attention that, due to a through the end of section 4.1 are
contains regulatory documents having general technical oversight, certain portions of renumbered accordingly. Additionally,
applicability and legal effect, most of which the regulatory text adopted in the June cross-references to the renumbered
are keyed to and codified in the Code of 2016 final rule for 10 CFR part 429 and sections are revised.
Federal Regulations, which is published under appendix M to subpart B of 10 CFR part Sections 2.11 and 3.19 of appendix M
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
430 (‘‘appendix M’’) contained editorial contain errors in the tolerance allowed
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by errors. between temperature measurements.
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of As part of that final rule, DOE The preamble to the June 2016 final rule
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL amended 10 CFR 429.16, which states that the maximum allowable
REGISTER issue of each week. addresses certification of central air temperature difference is 2.0 °F and that
conditioners and heat pumps, and 10 it applies to the average measurements
CFR 429.70, which addresses alternate for the test period. 81 FR 36991, 37028
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY efficiency determination methods. This (June 8, 2016). In section 2.11, DOE
correction addresses editorial errors in erroneously referred to ‘‘maximum
10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 § 429.16(a)(1), (d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(4). difference between readings’’ rather
[Docket No. EERE–2009–BT–TP–0004] Specifically, at § 429.16(a)(1), DOE than adding the clarification discussed
included a cross reference to paragraph in the preamble that ‘‘readings’’ referred
RIN 1904–AB94
(c)(2) that should have referred to to the average temperatures measured
Energy Conservation Program: Test paragraph (b)(2)(i). In § 429.16(d)(1) and during the test period. In section 3.1.9,
Procedures for Central Air (2), DOE mistakenly transposed the DOE similarly failed to include the
Conditioners and Heat Pumps; words ‘‘less’’ and ‘‘greater.’’ At clarifying information on the tolerance
Correction § 429.16(e)(4), DOE erroneously referred and erroneously provided a tolerance of
to cubic feet per minute (cfm) instead of 1.5 °F rather than 2.0 °F. DOE is
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and cubic feet per minute of standard air correcting section 2.11 accordingly and
Renewable Energy, Department of (scfm). At § 429.16(e)(4)(viii), DOE correcting 3.1.9 to refer directly to
Energy. failed to remove regulatory text section 2.11 rather than correcting the
ACTION: Final rule; technical correction. associated with changes to the test provided tolerance.
procedure for variable speed heat Tables 8, 9, 15, 16, and 17 of
SUMMARY: On June 8, 2016, the U.S. pumps not adopted in the June 2016 appendix M contained various errors in
Department of Energy (DOE) published final rule that had been proposed on testing tolerances for external resistance
a final rule in the Federal Register that November 9, 2015 in a supplementary to airflow, airflow nozzle pressure
amended the test procedures for central notice of proposed rulemaking difference, and electric voltage. In the
air conditioners and heat pumps. This (‘‘November 2015 SNOPR’’). 80 FR preamble of the June 2016 Final Rule,
final rule corrects multiple editorial 69278. In order to remedy these errors, DOE explained its intention to maintain
errors in that final rule. DOE is issuing this final rule correction the external resistance to airflow
DATES: Effective Date: August 18, 2016. to revise the text in these sections. tolerance at 0.05 inches of water, to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. In addition, the June 2016 final rule maintain the airflow nozzle pressure
Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department of revised appendix M to subpart B of 10 difference tolerance at 2.0%, and to
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and CFR part 430 (‘‘appendix M’’), which maintain the electric voltage tolerance at
Renewable Energy, Building specifies the ‘‘Uniform Test Method for 2.0%. 81 FR 36991, 37036 (June 8,
Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 the Measurement the Energy 2016). However, this was not reflected
Independence Avenue SW., Consumption of Central Air in tables 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 of appendix
Washington, DC 20585–0121. Conditioners and Heat Pumps.’’ This M, and the tables are revised to reflect
Telephone: (202) 586–6590. Email: correction also addresses several these corrections.
Ashley.Armstrong@ee.doe.gov. editorial errors in appendix M. In section 3.13.1.d of appendix M, P2x
Ms. Johanna Jochum, U.S. Department In section 3.11.1 of appendix M, ‘‘If was erroneously printed instead of Px in
of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, using the outdoor air enthalpy method two instances. This section provides
GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue as the secondary test method,’’ DOE instructions for measurement of the
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. erroneously numbered two subsections indoor unit low voltage power Px, which
Telephone: (202) 287–6307. Email: with the number ‘‘3.11.1.1.’’ The second is later subtracted from the
Johanna.Jochum@hq.doe.gov. of these two is renumbered to measurement of heating season total off
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ‘‘3.11.1.2.’’ mode power (P2x) for coil-only split
In section 4.1 of appendix M, systems and for blower coil split
I. Background ‘‘Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio systems for which a furnace or a
On June 8, 2016, DOE’s Office of (SEER) Calculations,’’ DOE erroneously modular blower is the designated air
Energy Efficiency and Renewable numbered subsection 4.1.3 as ‘‘4.1.2.3,’’ mover. Instances of P2x in section
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Energy published a test procedure final which propagated errors in numbering 3.13.1.d of appendix M are revised to Px.
rule in the Federal Register titled, ‘‘Test from that point through the end of Finally, many of the instructions in
Procedures for Central Air Conditioners section 4.1 and created erroneous cross- the final rule that indicate that a default
and Heat Pumps’’ (‘‘June 2016 final references to these sections. Section cyclic degradation coefficient is to be
rule’’). 81 FR 36992. Since the 4.1.2.3 is renumbered as section ‘‘4.1.3,’’ used if the tests to determine this value
publication of that final rule, it has and the following section numbers are not conducted, but erroneously did
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not specify that the default value is to 430 of chapter II of title 10, Code of ■ m. In section 3.11, redesignating the
be used if the value determined using Federal Regulations to read as follows: second section 3.11.1.1 (‘‘Official Test’’)
the test exceeded the default value. 81 as section 3.11.1.2;
FR 36991, 37033 (June 8, 2016). DOE PART 429—CERTIFICATION, ■ n. In section 3.13.1.d, removing the
intended that the default value is to be COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT two instances of ‘‘P2x’’ and adding in
used if the value determined using the FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND their places ‘‘Px’’;
test exceeds the default value for the COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ■ o. In section 4.1.1.b, adding a second
cyclic degradation coefficient, and is EQUIPMENT sentence;
correcting this omission in this final ■ p. In section 4.1.2.1.c, adding a
rule correction. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 429 second sentence;
continues to read as follows: ■ q. Redesignating sections 4.1.4.1 and
II. Need for Correction Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6317; 28 U.S.C. 4.1.4.2 as sections 4.1.5.1 and 4.1.5.2,
As published, the adopted test 2461 note. respectively;
procedure text may potentially result in ■ r. Redesignating section 4.1.4 as
§ 429.16 [Amended] section 4.1.5;
confusion regarding how to correctly
conduct DOE’s central air conditioners ■ 2. Section 429.16 is amended: ■ s. Redesignating sections 4.1.3.1,
and heat pumps test procedure. ■ a. In paragraph (a)(1), in the last row 4.1.3.2, and 4.1.3.3 as sections 4.1.4.1,
Because this final rule would simply of the table, by removing ‘‘(c)(2)’’ and 4.1.4.2, and 4.1.4.3, respectively;
adding in its place ‘‘(b)(2)(i)’’; ■ t. Redesignating section 4.1.3 as
correct errors in the regulatory text
■ b. In paragraph (d)(1) by removing section 4.1.4;
without making substantive changes to
‘‘less’’ and adding in its place ‘‘greater’’; ■ u. Redesignating section 4.1.2.7 as
the test procedures, the changes
■ c. In paragraph (d)(2) by removing
section 4.1.3.4;
addressed in this document are ■ v. Redesignating section 4.1.2.6 as
technical in nature. Accordingly, DOE ‘‘greater’’ and adding in its place ‘‘less’’;
■ d. In paragraph (e)(4) by:
section 4.1.3.3;
finds that there is good cause under 5 ■ w. Redesignating section 4.1.2.5 as
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to not issue a separate ■ i. Adding ‘‘of standard air’’ after ‘‘(in
section 4.1.3.2;
notice to solicit public comment on the cubic feet per minute’’;
■ x. Redesignating section 4.1.2.4 as
changes contained in this document. ■ ii. Removing the two instances of
section 4.1.3.1;
Issuing a separate notice to solicit ‘‘(cfm)’’ and adding in its place ■ y. Redesignating section 4.1.2.3 as
public comment would be ‘‘(scfm)’’; and section 4.1.3;
impracticable, unnecessary, and ■ iii. Removing paragraph (viii). ■ z. In newly redesignated section
contrary to the public interest. 4.1.3.1, revising the equation and
PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
III. Procedural Requirements related information immediately before
PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
Table 18;
DOE has concluded that the PRODUCTS
■ aa. In newly redesignated section
determinations made pursuant to the 4.1.4.1, adding a sentence after the last
■ 3. The authority citation for part 430
various procedural requirements sentence of the section;
continues to read as follows:
applicable to the June 8, 2016 test ■ bb. In section 4.2.1, adding the
procedure final rule remain unchanged Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C. sentence ‘‘Evaluate the heating mode
for this final rule technical correction. 2461 note. cyclic degradation factor ĊDh as
These determinations are set forth in the ■ 4. Appendix M to subpart B of part specified in section 3.8.1 of this
June 8, 2016 final rule. 81 FR 36992. 430 is amended by: appendix.’’, after ‘‘Use Equation 4.2–2 to
■ a. In section 2.11.b(2), first paragraph, determine BL(Tj). Obtain fractional bin
List of Subjects
last sentence, removing ‘‘readings’’ and hours for the heating season, nj/N, from
10 CFR Part 429 adding in its place ‘‘average Table 19.’’; and
temperatures measured during the test ■ cc. In section 4.2.3.1, adding the
Administrative practice and
period’’; sentence ‘‘Evaluate the heating mode
procedure, Confidential business
■ b. Revising section 3.1.9; cyclic degradation factor CDh as
information, Energy conservation,
■ c. Revising section 3.2.1, introductory specified in section 3.8.1 of this
Reporting and recordkeeping
text; appendix.’’, after ‘‘d′(Tj) = the low
requirements.
■ d. In section 3.2.3.d., adding a temperature cutoff factor,
10 CFR Part 430 sentence after the first sentence; dimensionless.’’;
Administrative practice and ■ e. In section 3.3, paragraph d., revising The revisions and additions read as
procedure, Confidential business Table 8; follows.
■ f. In section 3.5, paragraph h., revising
information, Energy conservation, Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430—
Energy conservation test procedures, Table 9 and its footnotes;
Uniform Test Method for Measuring the
■ g. In section 3.5.3, adding a sentence
Household appliances, Imports, Energy Consumption of Central Air
Incorporation by reference, after the second sentence; Conditioners and Heat Pumps
■ h. Revising section 3.6.3.b.,
Intergovernmental relations, Small
introductory text; * * * * *
businesses.
■ i. In section 3.7, paragraph a., revising 3.1.9 Requirement for the Air Temperature
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 5, Table 15; Distribution Entering the Outdoor Coil
2016.
■ j. In section 3.8.a., removing the sixth
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Kathleen Hogan, Monitor the temperatures of the air
sentence; entering the outdoor coil using air sampling
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy ■ k. In section 3.8.1, adding a sentence devices and/or temperature sensor grids,
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable after the third sentence and revising maintaining the required tolerances, if
Energy. applicable, as described in section 2.11 of
Table 16;
For the reasons stated in the ■ l. In section 3.9, paragraph f., revising this appendix.
preamble, DOE amends parts 429 and Table 17; * * * * *
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this optional test is conducted but yields a cyclic-degradation coefficient, CDh (k=2). If CDh [or equivalently, CDh (k=1)]. Table 12
tested CDh that exceeds the default CDh or if this optional test at high capacity is specifies test conditions for these nine tests.
the optional test is not conducted, assign CDh conducted but yields a tested CDh (k = 2) that
the default value of 0.25. If a two-capacity exceeds the default CDh (k = 2) or if the
* * * * *
heat pump locks out low capacity operation optional test is not conducted, assign CDh the 3.7 * * *
at lower outdoor temperatures, conduct the default value. The default CDh (k=2) is the
high temperature cyclic test (H1C2) to same value as determined or assigned for the a. * * *
determine the high-capacity heating mode low-capacity cyclic-degradation coefficient,
TABLE 15—TEST OPERATING AND TEST CONDITION TOLERANCES FOR SECTION 3.7 AND SECTION 3.10 STEADY-STATE
HEATING MODE TESTS
Test operating Test condition
tolerance 1 tolerance 1
Indoor dry-bulb, °F:
Entering temperature ............................................................................................................................ 2.0 0.5
Leaving temperature ............................................................................................................................. 2.0
Indoor wet-bulb, °F:
Entering temperature ............................................................................................................................ 1.0
Leaving temperature ............................................................................................................................. 1.0
Outdoor dry-bulb, °F:
Entering temperature ............................................................................................................................ 2.0 0.5
Leaving temperature ............................................................................................................................. 2 2.0
Outdoor wet-bulb, °F:
Entering temperature ............................................................................................................................ 1.0 0.3
Leaving temperature ............................................................................................................................. 2 1.0
External resistance to airflow, inches of water ............................................................................................ 0.05 3 0.02
Electrical voltage, % of rdg .......................................................................................................................... 2.0 1.5
Nozzle pressure drop, % of rdg .................................................................................................................. 2.0
1 See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions.
2 Only applies when the Outdoor Air Enthalpy Method is used.
3 Only applies when testing non-ducted units.
* * * * * 3.8.1 * * * is not conducted, assign CDh the default
* * * If the optional cyclic test is value of 0.25.* * *
conducted but yields a tested CDh that * * * * *
exceeds the default CDh or if the optional test
TABLE 16—TEST OPERATING AND TEST CONDITION TOLERANCES FOR CYCLIC HEATING MODE TESTS
Test operating Test condition
tolerance 1 tolerance 1
Indoor entering dry-bulb temperature,2 °F .................................................................................................. 2.0 0.5
Indoor entering wet-bulb temperature,2 °F .................................................................................................. 1.0
Outdoor entering dry-bulb temperature,2 °F ................................................................................................ 2.0 0.5
Outdoor entering wet-bulb temperature,2 °F ............................................................................................... 2.0 1.0
External resistance to air-flow,2 inches of water ......................................................................................... 0.05
Airflow nozzle pressure difference or velocity pressure,2 % of reading ...................................................... 2.0 3 2.0
Electrical voltage,4 % of rdg ......................................................................................................................... 2.0 1.5
1 See section 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions.
2 Appliesduring the interval that air flows through the indoor (outdoor) coil except for the first 30 seconds after flow initiation. For units having a
variable-speed indoor blower that ramps, the tolerances listed for the external resistance to airflow shall apply from 30 seconds after achieving
full speed until ramp down begins.
3 The test condition shall be the average nozzle pressure difference or velocity pressure measured during the steady-state test conducted at
the same test conditions.
4 Applies during the interval that at least one of the following—the compressor, the outdoor fan, or, if applicable, the indoor blower—are oper-
ating, except for the first 30 seconds after compressor start-up.
* * * * * 3.9 * * *
f. * * *
TABLE 17—TEST OPERATING AND TEST CONDITION TOLERANCES FOR FROST ACCUMULATION HEATING MODE TESTS
Test operating tolerance 1 Test condition
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Sub-interval H 2 Sub-interval D 3 Sub-interval H 2
Indoor entering dry-bulb temperature, °F .................................................................. 2.0 4 4.0 0.5
Indoor entering wet-bulb temperature, °F ................................................................. 1.0
Outdoor entering dry-bulb temperature, °F ............................................................... 2.0 10.0 1.0
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TABLE 17—TEST OPERATING AND TEST CONDITION TOLERANCES FOR FROST ACCUMULATION HEATING MODE TESTS—
Continued
Test operating tolerance 1 Test condition
tolerance 1
Sub-interval H 2 Sub-interval D 3 Sub-interval H 2
Outdoor entering wet-bulb temperature, °F ............................................................... 1.5 .............................. 0.5
External resistance to airflow, inches of water .......................................................... 0.05 .............................. 5 0.02
Electrical voltage, % of rdg ........................................................................................ 2.0 .............................. 1.5
1 Seesection 1.2 of this appendix, Definitions.
2 Applies when the heat pump is in the heating mode, except for the first 10 minutes after termination of a defrost cycle.
3 Applies during a defrost cycle and during the first 10 minutes after the termination of a defrost cycle when the heat pump is operating in the
heating mode.
4 For heat pumps that turn off the indoor blower during the defrost cycle, the noted tolerance only applies during the 10 minute interval that fol-
lows defrost termination.
5 Only applies when testing non-ducted heat pumps.
* * * * * 4.1.3.1 * * * 4.1.4.1 * * *
4.1.1 * * * nj/N = fractional bin hours for the cooling * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic
season; the ratio of the number of hours degradation factor CDc as specified in section
b. * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic during the cooling season when the 3.5.3 of this appendix.
degradation factor CDc as specified in section outdoor temperature fell within the * * * * *
3.5.3 of this appendix. range represented by bin temperature Tj
* * * * * to the total number of hours in the Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430—
cooling season, dimensionless. [Amended]
4.1.2.1 * * * Obtain the fractional bin hours for the
cooling season, nj/N, from Table 18. Use ■ 5. In the table below, for each section
c. * * * Evaluate the cooling mode cyclic
Equations 4.1.3–1 and 4.1.3–2, respectively, of appendix M to subpart B of part 430
degradation factor CDc as specified in section
to evaluate Q̇ck=1(Tj) and Ėck=1(Tj). Evaluate indicated in the left column, remove the
3.5.3 of this appendix.
the cooling mode cyclic degradation factor language indicated in the middle
* * * * * CDc as specified in section 3.5.3 of this column from wherever it appears in that
appendix. section, and add the language indicated
* * * * * in the right column.
Sections Remove Add
3.2.2.1, 3.2.3.a ... c
A default value of CD may be used in lieu of conducting the If the two optional tests are conducted but yield a tested CDc
cyclic test. The default value of CDc is 0.20. that exceeds the default CDc or if the two optional tests are
not conducted, assign CDc the default value of 0.20.
3.2.4.a ................ A default value for CDc may be used in lieu of conducting the If the two optional tests are conducted but yield a tested CDc
cyclic test. The default value of CDc is 0.25. that exceeds the default CDc or if the two optional tests are
not conducted, assign CDc the default value of 0.25.
3.6.1 ................... A default value for CDh may be used in lieu of conducting the If this optional test is conducted but yields a tested CDh that
cyclic test. The default value of CDh is 0.25. exceeds the default CDh or if the optional test is not con-
ducted, assign CDh the default value of 0.25.
3.6.2, 3.6.4.a ...... A default value for CDh may be used in lieu of conducting the If this optional test is conducted but yields a tested CDh that
cyclic. The default value of CDh is 0.25. exceeds the default CDh or if the optional test is not con-
ducted, assign CDh the default value of 0.25.
Appendix M to Subpart B of Part 430— [FR Doc. 2016–19227 Filed 8–17–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: Final rule.
[Amended] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
SUMMARY: The FAA is amending its
■ 6. For each newly redesignated commercial space regulations governing
section of appendix M to subpart B of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION reciprocal waivers of claims to require
part 430 in the first column, remove the that customers waive claims against all
cross reference sections in the middle Federal Aviation Administration the customers involved in a launch or
column, and add in their places, the reentry, including those signing a
cross reference sections in the right 14 CFR Part 440 different set of reciprocal waivers. Also,
column. [Docket No.: FAA–2014–1012; Amdt. No. customers of a customer contracting
440–4] directly with a licensee or permittee
Section Remove Add will not have to sign a waiver directly
RIN 2120–AK44 with the licensee or permittee, other
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4.1.3 .......................... 4.1.2.4 4.1.3.1 customers, or the FAA. The FAA is also
4.1.2.5 4.1.3.2 Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for
Licensed or Permitted Launch and adding an appendix to provide
4.1.2.6 4.1.3.3 permittees with an example of a Waiver
4.1.2.7 4.1.3.4 Reentry Activities
of Claims and Assumption of
4.1.4.3 ....................... 4.1.2.7 4.1.3.4 AGENCY:Federal Aviation Responsibility for Permitted Activities
Administration (FAA), DOT. with No Customer.
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| Contact | Ms. Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-6590. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 55111 | |
| RIN Number | 1904-AB94 | |
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