81 FR 55111 - Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Correction

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 160 (August 18, 2016)

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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]

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2. Section 429.16 is amended:
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a. In paragraph (a)(1), in the last row of the table, by removing 
``(c)(2)'' and adding in its place ``(b)(2)(i)'';
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b. In paragraph (d)(1) by removing ``less'' and adding in its place 
``greater'';
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c. In paragraph (d)(2) by removing ``greater'' and adding in its place 
``less'';
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d. In paragraph (e)(4) by:
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i. Adding ``of standard air'' after ``(in cubic feet per minute'';
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ii. Removing the two instances of ``(cfm)'' and adding in its place 
``(scfm)''; and
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iii. Removing paragraph (viii).

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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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.

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4. Appendix M to subpart B of part 430 is amended by:
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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'';
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b. Revising section 3.1.9;
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c. Revising section 3.2.1, introductory text;
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d. In section 3.2.3.d., adding a sentence after the first sentence;
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e. In section 3.3, paragraph d., revising Table 8;
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f. In section 3.5, paragraph h., revising Table 9 and its footnotes;
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g. In section 3.5.3, adding a sentence after the second sentence;
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h. Revising section 3.6.3.b., introductory text;
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i. In section 3.7, paragraph a., revising Table 15;
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j. In section 3.8.a., removing the sixth sentence;
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k. In section 3.8.1, adding a sentence after the third sentence and 
revising Table 16;
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l. In section 3.9, paragraph f., revising Table 17;
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m. In section 3.11, redesignating the second section 3.11.1.1 
(``Official Test'') as section 3.11.1.2;
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n. In section 3.13.1.d, removing the two instances of 
``P2x'' and adding in their places ``Px'';
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o. In section 4.1.1.b, adding a second sentence;
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p. In section 4.1.2.1.c, adding a second sentence;
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q. Redesignating sections 4.1.4.1 and 4.1.4.2 as sections 4.1.5.1 and 
4.1.5.2, respectively;
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r. Redesignating section 4.1.4 as section 4.1.5;
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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;
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t. Redesignating section 4.1.3 as section 4.1.4;
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u. Redesignating section 4.1.2.7 as section 4.1.3.4;
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v. Redesignating section 4.1.2.6 as section 4.1.3.3;
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w. Redesignating section 4.1.2.5 as section 4.1.3.2;
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x. Redesignating section 4.1.2.4 as section 4.1.3.1;
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y. Redesignating section 4.1.2.3 as section 4.1.3;
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z. In newly redesignated section 4.1.3.1, revising the equation and 
related information immediately before Table 18;
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aa. In newly redesignated section 4.1.4.1, adding a sentence after the 
last sentence of the section;
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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
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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.
* * * * *

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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

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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

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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 Qck=1(Tj) 
and [Edot]ck=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]

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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.

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        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]

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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.

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                      Section                         Remove      Add
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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
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[FR Doc. 2016-19227 Filed 8-17-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P