83_FR_28328 83 FR 28211 - Notice of Petition for Waiver of HH Technologies From the Department of Energy Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer Test Procedure, and Notice of Grant of Interim Waiver

83 FR 28211 - Notice of Petition for Waiver of HH Technologies From the Department of Energy Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer Test Procedure, and Notice of Grant of Interim Waiver

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)

Page Range28211-28217
FR Document2018-13015

This document announces receipt of, and publishes a petition for waiver from, HH Technologies, which seeks an exemption from specified portions of the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') test procedure used for determining the energy consumption of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors (collectively, ``walk-in doors''). HH Technologies seeks to use an alternate test procedure to address issues involved in testing the basic models identified in its petition. HH Technologies asserts in its petition that the percent time off (``PTO'') value specified in the test procedure for walk-in door motors is unrepresentative of actual performance and causes the test procedure to over-estimate the energy use of the motors used in the specified walk-in door basic models. Accordingly, HH Technologies seeks to test and rate the basic models identified in its petition using an alternate PTO value for walk-in door motors. DOE is granting HH Technologies an interim waiver from the DOE's walk-in door test procedure for its specified basic models, subject to use of the alternative test procedure as set forth in this document. DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning HH Technologies' petition and its suggested alternate test procedure to inform its final decision on HH Technologies' waiver request.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Case No. 2018-001]


Notice of Petition for Waiver of HH Technologies From the 
Department of Energy Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer Test Procedure, 
and Notice of Grant of Interim Waiver

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

ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver, notice of grant of an interim 
waiver, and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt of, and publishes a petition 
for waiver from, HH Technologies, which seeks an exemption from 
specified portions of the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') test 
procedure used for determining the energy consumption of walk-in cooler 
and walk-in freezer doors (collectively, ``walk-in doors''). HH 
Technologies seeks to use an alternate test procedure to address issues 
involved in testing the basic models identified in its petition. HH 
Technologies asserts in its petition that the percent time off 
(``PTO'') value specified in the test procedure for walk-in door motors 
is unrepresentative of actual performance and causes the test procedure 
to over-estimate the energy use of the motors used in the specified 
walk-in door basic models. Accordingly, HH Technologies seeks to test 
and rate the basic models identified in its petition using an alternate 
PTO value for walk-in door motors. DOE is granting HH Technologies an 
interim waiver from the DOE's walk-in door test procedure for its 
specified basic models, subject to use of the alternative test 
procedure as set forth in this document. DOE solicits comments, data, 
and information concerning HH Technologies' petition and its suggested 
alternate test procedure to inform its final decision on HH 
Technologies' waiver request.

DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to 
the HH Technologies Petition until July 18, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. 
Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, identified by 
case number ``2018-001,'' and Docket number ``EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001,'' 
by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected] Include the case number 
[Case No. 2018-001] in the subject line of the message.
     Postal Mail: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, Petition for Waiver Case 
No. 2018-001, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (``CD''), in 
which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards 
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 
L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 6055, Washington, DC 20024. If possible, please 
submit all items on a compact disc (``CD''), in which case it is not 
necessary to include printed copies.
    No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted. For detailed 
instructions on submitting comments and additional information on this 
process, see section V of this document.
    Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, 
comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for 
review at http://www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are 
listed in the http://www.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.
    The docket web page can be found at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001. The docket web page contains simple 
instruction on how to access all documents, including public comments, 
in the docket. See section V for information on how to submit comments 
through http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence

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Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Email: 
[email protected].
    Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, Mail Stop GC-33, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW, Washington, DC 20585-0103. Telephone: (202) 586-8145. E-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background and Authority

    The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended 
(``EPCA'' or ``the Act''),\1\ Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291-6317, 
as codified), among other things, authorizes DOE to regulate the energy 
efficiency of a number of consumer products and industrial equipment. 
Title III, Part C \2\ of EPCA, added by the National Energy 
Conservation Policy Act, Public Law 95-619, sec. 441 (Nov. 9, 1978), 
established the Energy Conservation Program for Certain Industrial 
Equipment, which sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve 
energy efficiency for certain types of industrial equipment. This 
equipment includes walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, the focus of 
this document. (42 U.S.C. 6311(1)(G))
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    \1\ All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute 
as amended through the EPS Improvement Act of 2017, Public Law 115-
115 (January 12, 2018).
    \2\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, 
Part C was redesignated as Part A-1.
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    Under EPCA, DOE's energy conservation program consists essentially 
of four parts: (1) Testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy 
conservation standards, and (4) certification and enforcement 
procedures. Relevant provisions of the Act include definitions (42 
U.S.C. 6311), energy conservation standards (42 U.S.C. 6313), test 
procedures (42 U.S.C. 6314), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315), and 
the authority to require information and reports from manufacturers (42 
U.S.C. 6316).
    The Federal testing requirements consist of test procedures that 
manufacturers of covered equipment must use as the basis for: (1) 
Certifying to DOE that their equipment complies with the applicable 
energy conservation standards adopted pursuant to EPCA (42 U.S.C. 
6316(a); 42 U.S.C. 6295(s)), and (2) making representations about the 
efficiency of that equipment (42 U.S.C. 6314(d)). Similarly, DOE must 
use these test procedures to determine whether the equipment complies 
with relevant standards promulgated under EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6316(a); 42 
U.S.C. 6295(s))
    Under 42 U.S.C. 6314, EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures 
DOE must follow when prescribing or amending test procedures for 
covered equipment. EPCA requires that any test procedures prescribed or 
amended under this section must be reasonably designed to produce test 
results reflecting the energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated 
annual operating costs during a representative average use cycle, and 
requires that test procedures not be unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 
U.S.C. 6314(a)(2)) The test procedure for walk-in doors is contained in 
10 CFR part 431, subpart R, appendix A.
    The regulations set forth in 10 CFR 431.401 provide that upon 
receipt of a petition, DOE will grant a waiver from the test procedure 
requirements if DOE determines either that the basic model for which 
the waiver was requested contains a design characteristic that prevents 
testing of the basic model according to the prescribed test procedure, 
or that the prescribed test procedure evaluates the basic model in a 
manner so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption 
characteristics as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data. 
10 CFR 431.401(f)(2). DOE may grant the waiver subject to conditions, 
including adherence to alternate test procedures. Id.
    As soon as practicable after the granting of any waiver, DOE will 
publish in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to 
amend its regulations so as to eliminate any need for the continuation 
of such waiver. 10 CFR 431.401(l) As soon thereafter as practicable, 
DOE will publish in the Federal Register a final rule. Id.
    The waiver process also provides that DOE may grant an interim 
waiver if it appears likely that the underlying petition for waiver 
will be granted and/or if DOE determines that it would be desirable for 
public policy reasons to grant immediate relief pending a determination 
on the underlying petition for waiver. 10 CFR 431.401(e)(2). Within one 
year of issuance of an interim waiver, DOE will either: (i) Publish in 
the Federal Register a determination on the petition for waiver; or 
(ii) publish in the Federal Register a new or amended test procedure 
that addresses the issues presented in the waiver. 10 CFR 
431.401(h)(1).
    When DOE amends the test procedure to address the issues presented 
in a waiver, the waiver will automatically terminate on the date on 
which use of that test procedure is required to demonstrate compliance. 
10 CFR 431.401(h)(2).

II. HH Technologies' Petition for Waiver and Application for Interim 
Waiver

    On January 9, 2018, HH Technologies filed a petition for waiver and 
a petition for interim waiver from the test procedure applicable to 
walk-in doors set forth in 10 CFR part 431, subpart R, appendix A. (HH 
Technologies, No. 1 at pp. 1-7 \3\) Appendix A accounts for the power 
consumption of all electrical components associated with each door and 
discounts the power consumption of electrical components based on their 
operating time by an assigned PTO value. 10 CFR part 431, subpart R, 
appendix A, section 4.5.2. Section 4.5.2 specifies a PTO of 25% for 
``other electricity-consuming devices'' (i.e., electrical devices other 
than lighting or anti-sweat heaters) that have demand-based controls, 
and a PTO of 0% for other electricity-consuming devices without a 
demand-based control. As described in its petition, the walk-in door 
basic models specified by HH Technologies are automated and designed 
with microprocessor controls that use motion sensor inputs to trigger a 
door motor, which is considered to fall within the category of ``other 
electricity-consuming devices with demand-based control.'' \4\ HH 
Technologies states that the controller standby power is continuous 
with motor power consumed solely for door openings and closing.
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    \3\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information 
that is in the docket for this test procedure waiver (Docket No. 
EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001) (available at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001). This notation indicates that the 
statement preceding the reference is document number 1 in the docket 
and appears at pages 1-7 of that document.
    \4\ The specific walk-in door basic models that are subject of 
the petition for waiver and application for interim waiver are 
included in HH Technologies' petition, which is reproduced at the 
end of this document. It is also available in the docket at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001.
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    In its petition, HH Technologies states that the DOE test procedure 
does not represent the power consumption saved by automated door 
controls in high traffic applications. HH Technologies notes that its 
performance data show that its doors are cycled (i.e., opened and 
closed) between 100 and 300 times per day. HH Technologies adds that 
the doors specified in its petition have a 10-second cycle time (5 
seconds to open and 5 seconds to close). Assuming door-cycling 
frequency at the upper end of the range (300 cycles per day), HH 
Technologies calculates that the total run time of the motor would be 
approximately 50 minutes (0.83 hours)

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per day. HH Technologies states that for the remaining 23.2 hours, the 
drive motor is disengaged and the controller is on standby. Based on 
this standby time, HH Technologies petitioned DOE to apply a PTO value 
of 96% for the automated walk-in door motors of the basic models 
specified in its petition.
    DOE understands that absent an interim waiver, the specified basic 
models cannot be tested and rated for energy consumption on a basis 
representative of their true energy consumption characteristics. The 
doors specified in its petition are motor-operated with a demand-based 
control. As described by HH Technologies the motor does not operate for 
96% of the day, but the DOE test procedure specifies a 25% PTO value 
for this type of electrical device. While DOE believes the energy 
consumption from the motor and controls should be accounted for as part 
of the door's daily energy consumption, DOE agrees with HH Technologies 
that the PTO value specified by the test procedure would grossly 
overestimate the power consumption associated with the motor and 
controls.
    In assessing HH Technologies' proposed PTO value, DOE considered 
the key factors affecting the daily run time of a door motor: The 
door's length of motion, motor speed, and use frequency. In addition to 
the material submitted by HH Technologies, DOE reviewed HH 
Technologies' public-facing materials, including websites, product 
specification sheets, and installation and operation manuals. DOE used 
these materials in its assessment of HH Technologies' proposed PTO. All 
materials reviewed by DOE can be found in the docket.\5\
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    First, DOE considered the length of motion for the models listed in 
the petition. All of the models listed in HH Technologies' waiver are 
in either the RS-500 or RS-600 series of its RollSeal brand. Unlike 
typical horizontally-sliding walk-in doors, RollSeal doors consist of 
three layers of fabric that are rolled vertically from the top of the 
door frame to the floor, where a seal is created. Therefore, the length 
of motion for RollSeal doors is equivalent to the door height. HH 
Technologies' petition proposes to apply a uniform PTO value to all of 
the listed basic models, with heights ranging from 60 to 144 inches for 
RS500 models and 84 to 144 inches for RS600 models. Therefore, assuming 
the most consumptive scenario, DOE used the tallest door height, i.e. 
longest length of motion (144 inches), to evaluate HH Technologies' 
proposed PTO.
    Second, DOE considered the motor speed for the models listed in the 
petition. HH Technologies' product literature indicates that both RS-
500 and RS-600 models are sold with multiple options for raising the 
door--both motorized and non-motorized: Intelli-Drive/SC325 (``Intelli-
Drive'') motor, Jackshaft Operator Gear Head (``Jackshaft'') motor, or 
Manual Chain Hoist (not electricity-consuming and therefore not 
considered).\6\ HH Technologies' product literature indicates that the 
door speed differs between motor options--the Jackshaft motor option 
has a slower listed door speed for all models listed in the waiver, 
operating at 10 inches per second for RS-500 models and 20 inches per 
second for RS-600 models. HH Technologies did not specify a motor type 
in its petition and therefore DOE understands that HH Technologies 
intends to apply a uniform PTO value to all of the listed basic models, 
irrespective of motor type. Therefore, assuming the most consumptive 
scenario, DOE used the slowest motor available for the listed models 
(RS-500 Jackshaft motor, 10 inches per second) to evaluate HH 
Technologies' proposed PTO.
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    Finally, DOE considered the use frequency of the types of doors 
listed in HH Technologies petition. Although not in the context of 
electricity-consuming devices, DOE previously considered the 
operational characteristics of passage and freight doors in proposing a 
procedure to determine the energy use associated with infiltration 
resulting from the opening of the walk-in doors. 75 FR 55068, 55085 
(September 9, 2010) (``September 2010 SNOPR'') (supplemental proposal 
discussing potential assumptions to apply to address air infiltration 
across door types). In that context, DOE proposed, based on market 
research and stakeholder feedback, that passage and freight doors have 
60 and 120 openings per day, respectively. Id.\7\ DOE used its 
previously proposed use frequencies as a reference point for evaluating 
HH Technologies' petition. Some of the models listed in the petition 
meet the definition of a freight door, ``a door that is not a display 
door and is equal to or larger than 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall'' (10 
CFR 431.302). Therefore, assuming the most consumptive scenario, DOE 
counted 120 cycles per day to evaluate HH Technologies' proposed PTO.
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    \7\ DOE's prior consideration did not distinguish between 
motorized and non-motorized doors and DOE ultimately declined to 
include door opening infiltration measurements of the test procedure 
for walk-ins. See 76 FR 21580, 21595 (April 15, 2011).
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    In order to evaluate the PTO value HH Technologies requested to 
use, DOE used the door characteristics DOE identified in its review of 
HH Technologies marketing materials and the door use frequency DOE 
proposed in the September 2010 SNOPR to calculate a PTO value for 
comparison. Applying the most consumptive scenario as discussed above, 
i.e. a 144-inch-tall RS500 door with a motor speed of 10 inches per 
second that undergoes 120 cycles per day, would yield a PTO value of 
96%, which is consistent with the value set forth in HH Technologies' 
petition. Accordingly, DOE believes that the PTO value that HH 
Technologies seeks to use is appropriate.
    In its petition, HH Technologies also noted that the door 
controller continuously draws a small amount of standby power. DOE 
assumes that the controller standby power consumption is negligible 
relative to motor power consumption during opening and closing 
operations (i.e., the controller has a low amount of energy use 
relative to the energy use of the motor used to open and close the 
door). Therefore, DOE believes that the proposed PTO value, which was 
calculated assuming a conservatively high door use frequency, 
sufficiently captures this minimal standby power consumption.
    DOE will grant an interim waiver if it appears likely that the 
petition for waiver will be granted, and/or if DOE determines that it 
would be desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate relief 
pending a determination of the petition for waiver. See 10 CFR 
431.401(e)(2). As discussed above, under the current DOE test 
procedure, the specified HH Technologies basic models cannot be tested 
and rated for energy consumption on a basis representative of their 
true energy consumption characteristics. The PTO value suggested by HH 
Technologies allows for an accurate estimation of its walk-in door 
motor's energy use, and alleviates the problems with walk-in door 
testing identified by HH Technologies for the basic models specified in 
its petition. Thus, it appears likely that HH Technologies' petition 
for waiver will be granted. Furthermore, DOE has determined that it is 
desirable for public policy reasons to grant HH Technologies immediate 
relief pending a determination of the petition for waiver.

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III. Alternate Test Procedure

    EPCA requires that manufacturers use DOE test procedures when 
making representations about the energy consumption and energy 
consumption costs of products covered by the statute. (42 U.S.C. 
6314(d)) Consistent representations are important for manufacturers to 
use in making representations about the energy efficiency of their 
products and to demonstrate compliance with applicable DOE energy 
conservation standards. Pursuant to its regulations applicable to 
waivers and interim waivers from applicable test procedures at 10 CFR 
431.401, and after consideration of public comments on the petition, 
DOE will consider setting an alternate test procedure for the equipment 
identified by HH Technologies in a subsequent Decision and Order.
    In its petition, HH Technologies suggests that the basic models 
listed in its petition be tested according to the test procedure for 
walk-in doors prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part 431, subpart R, appendix 
A, except that the PTO value for door motors is modified from 25% to 
96% for freight and passage doors.

IV. Summary of Grant of an Interim Waiver

    For the reasons stated above, DOE is granting HH Technologies an 
interim waiver for the walk-in door basic models specified in its 
petition. DOE's Interim Waiver Order lists the basic models to which 
the interim waiver applies, and provides that the applicable method of 
test for those basic models is the test procedure for walk-in doors 
prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part 431, subpart R, appendix A, except 
that the PTO specified in section 4.5.2 ``Direct Energy Consumption of 
Electrical Components of Non-Display Doors'' of that procedure is 96% 
for door motors rather than the prescribed 25%.
    HH Technologies is required to use the alternate test procedure to 
test and rate the walk-in door basic models as specified in DOE's 
Interim Waiver Order. HH Technologies is permitted to make 
representations of the energy use of the specified basic models for 
compliance, marketing, or other purposes only to the extent that such 
products have been tested in accordance with the provisions set forth 
in the alternate test procedure and such representations fairly 
disclose the results of such testing in accordance with 10 CFR 429.53.
    DOE evaluates and grants waivers and interim waivers for only those 
basic models specifically set out in the petition, not future models 
that may be manufactured by the petitioner. HH Technologies may request 
that DOE extend the scope of a waiver or an interim waiver to include 
additional basic models employing the same technology as the basic 
model(s) set forth in the original petition consistent with 10 CFR 
431.401(g). In addition, DOE notes that granting of an interim waiver 
or waiver does not release a petitioner from the certification 
requirements set forth at 10 CFR part 429. See also 10 CFR 431.401(a) 
and (i).
    Unless otherwise rescinded or modified, the interim waiver shall 
remain in effect until such time as when DOE amends the test procedure 
to address the issues presented in the waiver and use of the amended 
test procedure is required to demonstrate compliance. DOE may rescind 
or modify a waiver or interim waiver at any time upon a determination 
that the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver or interim 
waiver is incorrect, or upon a determination that the results from the 
alternate test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic model's true 
energy consumption characteristics. See 10 CFR 431.401(k)(1). Likewise, 
the petitioner may request that DOE rescind or modify the waiver if the 
petitioner discovers an error in the information provided to DOE as 
part of its petition, determines that the waiver is no longer needed, 
or for other appropriate reasons. See 10 CFR 431.401(k)(2). 
Furthermore, the interim waiver is conditioned upon the validity of the 
door motor performance characteristics, statements, representations, 
and documentary materials provided by HH Technologies.

V. Request for Comments

    DOE is publishing HH Technologies' petition for waiver in its 
entirety, pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iv), absent any confidential 
business information. HH Technologies did not request any of the 
information in its petition to be considered confidential business 
information. The petition includes a suggested alternate test 
procedure, as specified in section III of this document, to determine 
the efficiency of HH Technologies' specified basic models of walk-in 
doors. DOE may consider including the alternate procedure specified in 
the Interim Waiver Order in a subsequent Decision and Order.
    DOE invites all interested parties to submit in writing by July 18, 
2018, comments and information on all aspects of the petition, 
including the alternate test procedure. Pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(d), 
any person submitting written comments to DOE must also send a copy of 
such comments to the petitioner. The contact information for the 
petitioner is Brian Peppers, [email protected], 1733 County Road 68, 
Bremen, AL 35033.
    Submitting comments via http://www.regulations.gov. The http://www.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.
    However, your contact information will be publicly viewable if you 
include it in the comment or in any documents attached to your comment. 
Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable should not 
be included in your comment, nor in any document attached to your 
comment. Persons viewing comments will see only first and last names, 
organization names, correspondence containing comments, and any 
documents submitted with the comments.
    Do not submit to http://www.regulations.gov information for which 
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and 
commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as 
Confidential Business Information (``CBI'')). Comments submitted 
through http://www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments 
received through the website will waive any CBI claims for the 
information submitted. For information on submitting CBI, see the 
Confidential Business Information section.
    DOE processes submissions made through http://www.regulations.gov 
before posting. Normally, comments will be posted within a few days of 
being submitted. However, if large volumes of comments are being 
processed simultaneously, your comment may not be viewable for up to 
several weeks. Please keep the comment tracking number that http://www.regulations.gov provides after you have successfully uploaded your 
comment.

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    Submitting comments via email, hand delivery, or mail. Comments and 
documents submitted via email, hand delivery, or mail also will be 
posted to http://www.regulations.gov. If you do not want your personal 
contact information to be publicly viewable, do not include it in your 
comment or any accompanying documents. Instead, provide your contact 
information on a cover letter. Include your first and last names, email 
address, telephone number, and optional mailing address. The cover 
letter will not be publicly viewable as long as it does not include any 
comments.
    Include contact information each time you submit comments, data, 
documents, and other information to DOE. If you submit via mail or hand 
delivery, please provide all items on a CD, if feasible. It is not 
necessary to submit printed copies. No facsimiles (faxes) will be 
accepted.
    Comments, data, and other information submitted to DOE 
electronically should be provided in PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or 
Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file format. Provide documents that 
are not secured, written in English and free of any defects or viruses. 
Documents should not contain special characters or any form of 
encryption and, if possible, they should carry the electronic signature 
of the author.
    Campaign form letters. Please submit campaign form letters by the 
originating organization in batches of between 50 to 500 form letters 
per PDF or as one form letter with a list of supporters' names compiled 
into one or more PDFs. This reduces comment processing and posting 
time.
    Confidential Business Information. 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 
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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).

    Signed in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2018.
 Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.

HH Technologies HH
Technologies
1733 County Road 68
Bremen, AL 35033
21 Dec 2017

U.S. Department of Energy
Building Technologies Office
Test Procedure Waiver
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Mailstop EE-5B
Washington, DC 20585-0121

Petition of HH Technologies for Waiver of the Test Procedure for Walk-
in Cooler Doors

    HH Technologies submits this Petition for Waiver and Application 
for Interim Waiver from DOE's test procedure for walk-in cooler doors 
in accordance with the provisions at 10 CFR 431.401.

Need for the Requested Waiver and Proposed Alternate Test Procedure

    The current DOE test procedure, Appendix A to Subpart R of Part 
431--Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of 
the Components of Envelopes of Walk-In Coolers accounts for the thermal 
transmittance of walk-in cooler doors plus the power consumption from 
any electrical components associated with the door. The test procedure 
discounts the power consumption of electrical components based on their 
operating time by an assigned PTO value. Section 4.5.2, Direct Energy 
Consumption of Electrical Components of Non-Display Doors, specifies a 
PTO of 25% for ``other electricity consuming devices'' (i.e., 
electrical devices other than lighting or anti-sweat heaters) that have 
demand based controls, and a PTO of 0% for other electricity consuming 
devices without a demand based control.
    The RollSeal Door is an automated system utilizing microprocessor 
controls and proprietary sealing technology minimizing infiltration 
losses from high traffic loading and unloading of Walk-In Cooler (WIC) 
doors. The microprocessor utilizes motion sensor inputs that trigger a 
door motor output for demand based control. The controller standby 
power is continuous with motor power consumed solely for door openings 
and closing. Standby controller power is minimal while the drive motor 
comprises the largest demand KW. For a typical stand-alone cooler, the 
controller and drive motor are installed external to the cooler.
    The door control sequences, stocking scenarios and typical door 
passages for high traffic applications are described below:
    The microprocessor controller has a delay that will close the door 
after a given time. For the below calculations, this delay is factory 
set to 45 seconds. The door takes 5 seconds to open as well as 5 
seconds to close. The only time the motor is running is during this 5 
second open or close sequence due to the fact that the motor is 
disengaged while the door is in the delay at the top of the cycle. 
Performance data collected over time shows the door is typically cycled 
between 100 and up to 300 times per day depending on the degree of 
traffic. With a total open and close cycle being 10 seconds and this 
cycle being initiated at an upper limit of 300 times per day, the total 
run time of the motor is found to be approximately 50 minutes per day 
or 0.83 hours per day. The remaining 23.2 hours, the drive motor is 
disengaged and the controller is on standby. This 100 to 300 passage 
approximation comes from a combination of all applications from 
Employee Passages to Freight Passages with 300 cycles being the 
conservative upper limit. Table 1 shows PTO Calculations.

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                            PTO Calculations
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Door Passages..........................     300  Cycles.
Passage Run Time.......................      10  Seconds.
Total Run Time.........................   50.00  Min/Day.
Total Run Time.........................   0.833  Hr/Day.
Total Standby Time.....................   23.17  Hr/Day.
Percent time off (PTO).................   0.965  N/A.
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Table 1: Percent Time Off Calculations

    As shown in Table 1, the PTO Value is based on the total standby 
time for a given day. The current test procedure for demand based 
controls does not

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represent the power consumption saved by automated door controls in 
high traffic applications. Therefore, HH Technologies requests a waiver 
to use a minimum PTO value of 96% where drive motor ``off time'' is 
over 23 hours even with exceedingly high door cycles. The request 
applies to Section 4.5.2 (a.3). However, it is suggested a stand-alone 
door motor energized only during either opening or closing of the door 
results in a significantly less ``on'' time even with shorter door 
opening cycles.

Request for Interim Waiver

    HH Technologies also request an interim waiver for its models 
listed in this petition. Based on its merits, the petition for waiver 
is likely to be granted. It is essential the interim waiver be granted, 
as HH Technologies plans to distribute models that subject to the 
energy conservation standards for which compliance was required on June 
26, 2017. Without waiver relief, HH Technologies will be at a 
competitive disadvantage in the market for these important products and 
would suffer economic hardship. HH Technologies would be subject to 
requirements which should not be applied to such products.

Basic Models for Which a Waiver is Requested

    The brand(s) and basic models for which a waiver is requested 
include:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Brand name(s) under which the
  identified basic model(s) will be             Basic model Nos.
       distributed in commerce
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RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5036x075.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5036x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5042x072.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5042X084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5048x060.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5048x072.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5048x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5048X090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5054x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5054x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5057x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5060x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5060x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5060X096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5060X108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5066x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5066x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5071x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x105.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072X108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072X120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5072x138.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5073x092.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5078x094.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5078x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5078X108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5084x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5090x096
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5090x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5090x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5096x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5102x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5102X108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5102x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5102x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5102x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5108x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5108x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5118x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5118x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5118x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5118x118.

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RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x138.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5120x144.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5123x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5138x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-500 D5144x144.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6048x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6048x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6060x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6060x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6072x084.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6072x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6072x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6072x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6072x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6078x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6078x138.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6084x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6084x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6090x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x090.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x096.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x102.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x114.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6096x126.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6108x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6120x120.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6144x108.
RollSeal Automated Door System.......  RS-600 D6144x144.
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Other Manufacturers

    Manufacturers of other basic models distributed in commerce in the 
United States that incorporate design characteristics similar to those 
found in the basic models that are the subject of this petition 
include: ASIDOORS, JAMISON, CHASE DOORS, HERCULES, EDEY, and FRANK.

BRIAN PEPPERS
VP of Product Marketing

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                                              ensure that information identifying                     other identifying information requested                DATES:  DOE will accept comments, data,
                                              individuals is in files physically                      by the Department to distinguish                       and information with respect to the HH
                                              separated from other research data and                  between individuals with the same                      Technologies Petition until July 18,
                                              electronic files identifying individuals                name. Your request must meet the                       2018.
                                              are separated from other electronic                     requirements of the Department’s                       ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
                                              research data files. The contractor will                Privacy Act regulations at 34 CFR 5b.5,                encouraged to submit comments using
                                              maintain security of the complete set of                including proof of identity.                           the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
                                              all master data files and documentation.                                                                       http://www.regulations.gov.
                                                                                                      EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
                                              Access to individually identifiable data                                                                       Alternatively, interested persons may
                                              will be strictly controlled. All                          None.
                                                                                                                                                             submit comments, identified by case
                                              information will be kept in locked file                 HISTORY:                                               number ‘‘2018–001,’’ and Docket
                                              cabinets during nonworking hours, and                     None.                                                number ‘‘EERE–2018–BT–WAV–0001,’’
                                              work on hardcopy data will take place                                                                          by any of the following methods:
                                                                                                      [FR Doc. 2018–13052 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am]
                                              in a single room, except for data entry.                                                                          • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
                                                                                                      BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
                                                 Physical security of electronic data                                                                        www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                              also will be maintained. Security                                                                              instructions for submitting comments.
                                              features that protect project data will                                                                           • Email: HHT2018WAV0001@
                                              include: Password-protected accounts                    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
                                                                                                                                                             ee.doe.gov Include the case number
                                              that authorize users to use the                         [Case No. 2018–001]                                    [Case No. 2018–001] in the subject line
                                              contractor’s system but to access only                                                                         of the message.
                                              specific network directories and                        Notice of Petition for Waiver of HH                       • Postal Mail: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S.
                                              network software; user rights and                       Technologies From the Department of                    Department of Energy, Building
                                              directory and file attributes that limit                Energy Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in                      Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
                                              those who can use particular directories                Freezer Test Procedure, and Notice of                  Petition for Waiver Case No. 2018–001,
                                              and files and determine how they can                    Grant of Interim Waiver                                1000 Independence Avenue SW,
                                              use them; and additional security                                                                              Washington, DC 20585–0121. If
                                                                                                      AGENCY:  Office of Energy Efficiency and
                                              features that the network administrators                                                                       possible, please submit all items on a
                                                                                                      Renewable Energy, Department of
                                              will establish for projects as needed.                                                                         compact disc (‘‘CD’’), in which case it is
                                                                                                      Energy.
                                              The contractor’s employees who                                                                                 not necessary to include printed copies.
                                                                                                      ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver,
                                              ‘‘maintain’’ (collect, maintain, use, or                                                                          • Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance
                                              disseminate) data in this system must                   notice of grant of an interim waiver, and
                                                                                                                                                             and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
                                              comply with the requirements of the                     request for comments.
                                                                                                                                                             Department of Energy, Building
                                              Privacy Act and the confidentiality                     SUMMARY:   This document announces                     Technologies Office, 950 L’Enfant Plaza
                                              standards in section 183 of the ESRA                    receipt of, and publishes a petition for               SW, Room 6055, Washington, DC 20024.
                                              (20 U.S.C. 9573).                                       waiver from, HH Technologies, which                    If possible, please submit all items on a
                                                                                                      seeks an exemption from specified                      compact disc (‘‘CD’’), in which case it is
                                              RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
                                                                                                      portions of the U.S. Department of                     not necessary to include printed copies.
                                                If you wish to request access to your                                                                           No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be
                                                                                                      Energy (‘‘DOE’’) test procedure used for
                                              records, you must contact the system                                                                           accepted. For detailed instructions on
                                                                                                      determining the energy consumption of
                                              manager at the address listed under                                                                            submitting comments and additional
                                                                                                      walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors
                                              SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS.                                                                                    information on this process, see section
                                                                                                      (collectively, ‘‘walk-in doors’’). HH
                                              Your request must provide necessary                                                                            V of this document.
                                                                                                      Technologies seeks to use an alternate
                                              particulars, such as your full name,                                                                              Docket: The docket, which includes
                                                                                                      test procedure to address issues
                                              address, telephone number, and any                                                                             Federal Register notices, comments,
                                                                                                      involved in testing the basic models
                                              other identifying information requested                                                                        and other supporting documents/
                                                                                                      identified in its petition. HH
                                              by the Department, to distinguish                                                                              materials, is available for review at
                                                                                                      Technologies asserts in its petition that
                                              between individuals with the same                                                                              http://www.regulations.gov. All
                                                                                                      the percent time off (‘‘PTO’’) value
                                              name. Your request must meet the                                                                               documents in the docket are listed in
                                                                                                      specified in the test procedure for walk-
                                              requirements of regulations in 34 CFR                                                                          the http://www.regulations.gov index.
                                                                                                      in door motors is unrepresentative of
                                              5b.5, including proof of identity.                                                                             However, some documents listed in the
                                                                                                      actual performance and causes the test
                                              CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:                           procedure to over-estimate the energy                  index, such as those containing
                                                                                                      use of the motors used in the specified                information that is exempt from public
                                                 If you wish to contest the content of
                                                                                                      walk-in door basic models. Accordingly,                disclosure, may not be publicly
                                              a record regarding you in the system of
                                                                                                      HH Technologies seeks to test and rate                 available.
                                              records, you must contact the system                                                                              The docket web page can be found at
                                              manager. Requests must contain your                     the basic models identified in its
                                                                                                      petition using an alternate PTO value                  http://www.regulations.gov/docket?
                                              full name, address, and telephone                                                                              D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0001. The
                                              number. Your request must meet the                      for walk-in door motors. DOE is granting
                                                                                                      HH Technologies an interim waiver                      docket web page contains simple
                                              requirements of the regulations in 34                                                                          instruction on how to access all
                                              CFR 5b.7.                                               from the DOE’s walk-in door test
                                                                                                      procedure for its specified basic models,              documents, including public comments,
                                              NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:                                subject to use of the alternative test                 in the docket. See section V for
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                                                If you wish to inquire whether a                      procedure as set forth in this document.               information on how to submit
                                              record exists regarding you in this                     DOE solicits comments, data, and                       comments through http://
                                              system, you should contact the system                   information concerning HH                              www.regulations.gov.
                                              manager at the address listed above.                    Technologies’ petition and its suggested               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
                                              Your request must provide necessary                     alternate test procedure to inform its                 Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of
                                              particulars, such as your full name,                    final decision on HH Technologies’                     Energy, Building Technologies Office,
                                              address, telephone number, and any                      waiver request.                                        Mailstop EE–5B, 1000 Independence


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                                              Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–                            Under 42 U.S.C. 6314, EPCA sets forth               II. HH Technologies’ Petition for
                                              0121. Email: AS_Waiver_Requests@                         the criteria and procedures DOE must                   Waiver and Application for Interim
                                              ee.doe.gov.                                              follow when prescribing or amending                    Waiver
                                                Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of                   test procedures for covered equipment.                    On January 9, 2018, HH Technologies
                                              Energy, Office of the General Counsel,                   EPCA requires that any test procedures                 filed a petition for waiver and a petition
                                              Mail Stop GC–33, Forrestal Building,                     prescribed or amended under this                       for interim waiver from the test
                                              1000 Independence Avenue SW,                             section must be reasonably designed to                 procedure applicable to walk-in doors
                                              Washington, DC 20585–0103.                               produce test results reflecting the energy             set forth in 10 CFR part 431, subpart R,
                                              Telephone: (202) 586–8145. E-mail:                       efficiency, energy use, or estimated                   appendix A. (HH Technologies, No. 1 at
                                              Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.                                 annual operating costs during a                        pp. 1–7 3) Appendix A accounts for the
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               representative average use cycle, and                  power consumption of all electrical
                                                                                                       requires that test procedures not be                   components associated with each door
                                              I. Background and Authority                              unduly burdensome to conduct. (42                      and discounts the power consumption
                                                 The Energy Policy and Conservation                    U.S.C. 6314(a)(2)) The test procedure for              of electrical components based on their
                                              Act of 1975, as amended (‘‘EPCA’’ or                     walk-in doors is contained in 10 CFR                   operating time by an assigned PTO
                                              ‘‘the Act’’),1 Public Law 94–163 (42                     part 431, subpart R, appendix A.                       value. 10 CFR part 431, subpart R,
                                              U.S.C. 6291–6317, as codified), among                       The regulations set forth in 10 CFR                 appendix A, section 4.5.2. Section 4.5.2
                                              other things, authorizes DOE to regulate                 431.401 provide that upon receipt of a                 specifies a PTO of 25% for ‘‘other
                                              the energy efficiency of a number of                     petition, DOE will grant a waiver from                 electricity-consuming devices’’ (i.e.,
                                              consumer products and industrial                         the test procedure requirements if DOE                 electrical devices other than lighting or
                                              equipment. Title III, Part C 2 of EPCA,                  determines either that the basic model                 anti-sweat heaters) that have demand-
                                              added by the National Energy                             for which the waiver was requested                     based controls, and a PTO of 0% for
                                              Conservation Policy Act, Public Law                      contains a design characteristic that                  other electricity-consuming devices
                                              95–619, sec. 441 (Nov. 9, 1978),                         prevents testing of the basic model                    without a demand-based control. As
                                              established the Energy Conservation                      according to the prescribed test                       described in its petition, the walk-in
                                              Program for Certain Industrial                           procedure, or that the prescribed test                 door basic models specified by HH
                                              Equipment, which sets forth a variety of                 procedure evaluates the basic model in                 Technologies are automated and
                                              provisions designed to improve energy                    a manner so unrepresentative of its true               designed with microprocessor controls
                                              efficiency for certain types of industrial               energy consumption characteristics as to               that use motion sensor inputs to trigger
                                              equipment. This equipment includes                       provide materially inaccurate                          a door motor, which is considered to fall
                                              walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, the                comparative data. 10 CFR 431.401(f)(2).                within the category of ‘‘other electricity-
                                              focus of this document. (42 U.S.C.                       DOE may grant the waiver subject to                    consuming devices with demand-based
                                              6311(1)(G))                                              conditions, including adherence to                     control.’’ 4 HH Technologies states that
                                                 Under EPCA, DOE’s energy                              alternate test procedures. Id.                         the controller standby power is
                                              conservation program consists                               As soon as practicable after the                    continuous with motor power
                                              essentially of four parts: (1) Testing, (2)              granting of any waiver, DOE will                       consumed solely for door openings and
                                              labeling, (3) Federal energy conservation                publish in the Federal Register a notice               closing.
                                              standards, and (4) certification and                     of proposed rulemaking to amend its                       In its petition, HH Technologies states
                                              enforcement procedures. Relevant                         regulations so as to eliminate any need                that the DOE test procedure does not
                                              provisions of the Act include definitions                for the continuation of such waiver. 10                represent the power consumption saved
                                              (42 U.S.C. 6311), energy conservation                    CFR 431.401(l) As soon thereafter as                   by automated door controls in high
                                              standards (42 U.S.C. 6313), test                         practicable, DOE will publish in the                   traffic applications. HH Technologies
                                              procedures (42 U.S.C. 6314), labeling                    Federal Register a final rule. Id.                     notes that its performance data show
                                              provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315), and the                        The waiver process also provides that               that its doors are cycled (i.e., opened
                                              authority to require information and                     DOE may grant an interim waiver if it                  and closed) between 100 and 300 times
                                              reports from manufacturers (42 U.S.C.                    appears likely that the underlying                     per day. HH Technologies adds that the
                                              6316).                                                   petition for waiver will be granted and/               doors specified in its petition have a 10-
                                                 The Federal testing requirements                      or if DOE determines that it would be                  second cycle time (5 seconds to open
                                              consist of test procedures that                          desirable for public policy reasons to                 and 5 seconds to close). Assuming door-
                                              manufacturers of covered equipment                       grant immediate relief pending a                       cycling frequency at the upper end of
                                              must use as the basis for: (1) Certifying                determination on the underlying                        the range (300 cycles per day), HH
                                              to DOE that their equipment complies                     petition for waiver. 10 CFR                            Technologies calculates that the total
                                              with the applicable energy conservation                  431.401(e)(2). Within one year of                      run time of the motor would be
                                              standards adopted pursuant to EPCA (42                   issuance of an interim waiver, DOE will                approximately 50 minutes (0.83 hours)
                                              U.S.C. 6316(a); 42 U.S.C. 6295(s)), and                  either: (i) Publish in the Federal
                                              (2) making representations about the                     Register a determination on the petition                 3 A notation in this form provides a reference for

                                              efficiency of that equipment (42 U.S.C.                  for waiver; or (ii) publish in the Federal             information that is in the docket for this test
                                                                                                                                                              procedure waiver (Docket No. EERE–2018–BT–
                                              6314(d)). Similarly, DOE must use these                  Register a new or amended test                         WAV–0001) (available at http://
                                              test procedures to determine whether                     procedure that addresses the issues                    www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-
                                              the equipment complies with relevant                     presented in the waiver. 10 CFR                        WAV-0001). This notation indicates that the
                                              standards promulgated under EPCA. (42                    431.401(h)(1).                                         statement preceding the reference is document
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                                                                                                                                                              number 1 in the docket and appears at pages 1–7
                                              U.S.C. 6316(a); 42 U.S.C. 6295(s))                          When DOE amends the test procedure                  of that document.
                                                                                                       to address the issues presented in a                     4 The specific walk-in door basic models that are
                                                 1 All references to EPCA in this document refer
                                                                                                       waiver, the waiver will automatically                  subject of the petition for waiver and application for
                                              to the statute as amended through the EPS                terminate on the date on which use of                  interim waiver are included in HH Technologies’
                                              Improvement Act of 2017, Public Law 115–115                                                                     petition, which is reproduced at the end of this
                                              (January 12, 2018).                                      that test procedure is required to                     document. It is also available in the docket at http://
                                                 2 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the     demonstrate compliance. 10 CFR                         www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-
                                              U.S. Code, Part C was redesignated as Part A–1.          431.401(h)(2).                                         WAV-0001.



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                                              per day. HH Technologies states that for                length of motion (144 inches), to                      larger than 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall’’
                                              the remaining 23.2 hours, the drive                     evaluate HH Technologies’ proposed                     (10 CFR 431.302). Therefore, assuming
                                              motor is disengaged and the controller                  PTO.                                                   the most consumptive scenario, DOE
                                              is on standby. Based on this standby                       Second, DOE considered the motor                    counted 120 cycles per day to evaluate
                                              time, HH Technologies petitioned DOE                    speed for the models listed in the                     HH Technologies’ proposed PTO.
                                              to apply a PTO value of 96% for the                     petition. HH Technologies’ product
                                                                                                                                                                In order to evaluate the PTO value HH
                                              automated walk-in door motors of the                    literature indicates that both RS–500
                                                                                                                                                             Technologies requested to use, DOE
                                              basic models specified in its petition.                 and RS–600 models are sold with
                                                                                                                                                             used the door characteristics DOE
                                                 DOE understands that absent an                       multiple options for raising the door—
                                                                                                      both motorized and non-motorized:                      identified in its review of HH
                                              interim waiver, the specified basic
                                              models cannot be tested and rated for                   Intelli-Drive/SC325 (‘‘Intelli-Drive’’)                Technologies marketing materials and
                                              energy consumption on a basis                           motor, Jackshaft Operator Gear Head                    the door use frequency DOE proposed in
                                              representative of their true energy                     (‘‘Jackshaft’’) motor, or Manual Chain                 the September 2010 SNOPR to calculate
                                              consumption characteristics. The doors                  Hoist (not electricity-consuming and                   a PTO value for comparison. Applying
                                              specified in its petition are motor-                    therefore not considered).6 HH                         the most consumptive scenario as
                                              operated with a demand-based control.                   Technologies’ product literature                       discussed above, i.e. a 144-inch-tall
                                              As described by HH Technologies the                     indicates that the door speed differs                  RS500 door with a motor speed of 10
                                              motor does not operate for 96% of the                   between motor options—the Jackshaft                    inches per second that undergoes 120
                                              day, but the DOE test procedure                         motor option has a slower listed door                  cycles per day, would yield a PTO value
                                              specifies a 25% PTO value for this type                 speed for all models listed in the                     of 96%, which is consistent with the
                                              of electrical device. While DOE believes                waiver, operating at 10 inches per                     value set forth in HH Technologies’
                                              the energy consumption from the motor                   second for RS–500 models and 20                        petition. Accordingly, DOE believes that
                                              and controls should be accounted for as                 inches per second for RS–600 models.                   the PTO value that HH Technologies
                                              part of the door’s daily energy                         HH Technologies did not specify a                      seeks to use is appropriate.
                                              consumption, DOE agrees with HH                         motor type in its petition and therefore                  In its petition, HH Technologies also
                                              Technologies that the PTO value                         DOE understands that HH Technologies                   noted that the door controller
                                              specified by the test procedure would                   intends to apply a uniform PTO value                   continuously draws a small amount of
                                              grossly overestimate the power                          to all of the listed basic models,                     standby power. DOE assumes that the
                                              consumption associated with the motor                   irrespective of motor type. Therefore,                 controller standby power consumption
                                              and controls.                                           assuming the most consumptive                          is negligible relative to motor power
                                                 In assessing HH Technologies’                        scenario, DOE used the slowest motor                   consumption during opening and
                                              proposed PTO value, DOE considered                      available for the listed models (RS–500                closing operations (i.e., the controller
                                              the key factors affecting the daily run                 Jackshaft motor, 10 inches per second)                 has a low amount of energy use relative
                                              time of a door motor: The door’s length                 to evaluate HH Technologies’ proposed                  to the energy use of the motor used to
                                              of motion, motor speed, and use                         PTO.                                                   open and close the door). Therefore,
                                              frequency. In addition to the material                     Finally, DOE considered the use                     DOE believes that the proposed PTO
                                              submitted by HH Technologies, DOE                       frequency of the types of doors listed in              value, which was calculated assuming a
                                              reviewed HH Technologies’ public-                       HH Technologies petition. Although not                 conservatively high door use frequency,
                                              facing materials, including websites,                   in the context of electricity-consuming                sufficiently captures this minimal
                                              product specification sheets, and                       devices, DOE previously considered the                 standby power consumption.
                                              installation and operation manuals.                     operational characteristics of passage
                                                                                                      and freight doors in proposing a                          DOE will grant an interim waiver if it
                                              DOE used these materials in its
                                                                                                      procedure to determine the energy use                  appears likely that the petition for
                                              assessment of HH Technologies’
                                                                                                      associated with infiltration resulting                 waiver will be granted, and/or if DOE
                                              proposed PTO. All materials reviewed
                                                                                                      from the opening of the walk-in doors.                 determines that it would be desirable for
                                              by DOE can be found in the docket.5
                                                                                                      75 FR 55068, 55085 (September 9, 2010)                 public policy reasons to grant
                                                 First, DOE considered the length of
                                                                                                      (‘‘September 2010 SNOPR’’)                             immediate relief pending a
                                              motion for the models listed in the
                                                                                                      (supplemental proposal discussing                      determination of the petition for waiver.
                                              petition. All of the models listed in HH
                                                                                                      potential assumptions to apply to                      See 10 CFR 431.401(e)(2). As discussed
                                              Technologies’ waiver are in either the
                                                                                                      address air infiltration across door                   above, under the current DOE test
                                              RS–500 or RS–600 series of its RollSeal
                                                                                                      types). In that context, DOE proposed,                 procedure, the specified HH
                                              brand. Unlike typical horizontally-
                                                                                                      based on market research and                           Technologies basic models cannot be
                                              sliding walk-in doors, RollSeal doors
                                                                                                      stakeholder feedback, that passage and                 tested and rated for energy consumption
                                              consist of three layers of fabric that are
                                                                                                      freight doors have 60 and 120 openings                 on a basis representative of their true
                                              rolled vertically from the top of the door
                                                                                                      per day, respectively. Id.7 DOE used its               energy consumption characteristics. The
                                              frame to the floor, where a seal is
                                                                                                      previously proposed use frequencies as                 PTO value suggested by HH
                                              created. Therefore, the length of motion
                                                                                                      a reference point for evaluating HH                    Technologies allows for an accurate
                                              for RollSeal doors is equivalent to the
                                                                                                      Technologies’ petition. Some of the                    estimation of its walk-in door motor’s
                                              door height. HH Technologies’ petition
                                                                                                      models listed in the petition meet the                 energy use, and alleviates the problems
                                              proposes to apply a uniform PTO value
                                                                                                      definition of a freight door, ‘‘a door that            with walk-in door testing identified by
                                              to all of the listed basic models, with
                                                                                                      is not a display door and is equal to or               HH Technologies for the basic models
                                              heights ranging from 60 to 144 inches
                                                                                                                                                             specified in its petition. Thus, it appears
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                                                                                                        6 Docket items 2–5, available at http://             likely that HH Technologies’ petition for
                                              for RS600 models. Therefore, assuming
                                                                                                      www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-             waiver will be granted. Furthermore,
                                              the most consumptive scenario, DOE                      WAV-0001.                                              DOE has determined that it is desirable
                                              used the tallest door height, i.e. longest                7 DOE’s prior consideration did not distinguish
                                                                                                                                                             for public policy reasons to grant HH
                                                                                                      between motorized and non-motorized doors and
                                               5 The docket is available at http://                   DOE ultimately declined to include door opening
                                                                                                                                                             Technologies immediate relief pending
                                              www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-              infiltration measurements of the test procedure for    a determination of the petition for
                                              WAV-0001.                                               walk-ins. See 76 FR 21580, 21595 (April 15, 2011).     waiver.


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                                              III. Alternate Test Procedure                              DOE evaluates and grants waivers and                alternate test procedure. Pursuant to 10
                                                                                                      interim waivers for only those basic                   CFR 431.401(d), any person submitting
                                                 EPCA requires that manufacturers use                 models specifically set out in the                     written comments to DOE must also
                                              DOE test procedures when making                         petition, not future models that may be                send a copy of such comments to the
                                              representations about the energy                        manufactured by the petitioner. HH                     petitioner. The contact information for
                                              consumption and energy consumption                      Technologies may request that DOE                      the petitioner is Brian Peppers,
                                              costs of products covered by the statute.               extend the scope of a waiver or an                     BPeppers@hhtech.net, 1733 County
                                              (42 U.S.C. 6314(d)) Consistent                          interim waiver to include additional                   Road 68, Bremen, AL 35033.
                                              representations are important for                       basic models employing the same                           Submitting comments via http://
                                              manufacturers to use in making                          technology as the basic model(s) set                   www.regulations.gov. The http://
                                              representations about the energy                        forth in the original petition consistent              www.regulations.gov web page will
                                              efficiency of their products and to                     with 10 CFR 431.401(g). In addition,                   require you to provide your name and
                                              demonstrate compliance with                             DOE notes that granting of an interim                  contact information. Your contact
                                              applicable DOE energy conservation                      waiver or waiver does not release a                    information will be viewable to DOE
                                              standards. Pursuant to its regulations                  petitioner from the certification                      Building Technologies staff only. Your
                                              applicable to waivers and interim                       requirements set forth at 10 CFR part                  contact information will not be publicly
                                              waivers from applicable test procedures                 429. See also 10 CFR 431.401(a) and (i).               viewable except for your first and last
                                              at 10 CFR 431.401, and after                               Unless otherwise rescinded or                       names, organization name (if any), and
                                              consideration of public comments on                     modified, the interim waiver shall                     submitter representative name (if any).
                                              the petition, DOE will consider setting                 remain in effect until such time as when               If your comment is not processed
                                              an alternate test procedure for the                     DOE amends the test procedure to                       properly because of technical
                                              equipment identified by HH                              address the issues presented in the                    difficulties, DOE will use this
                                              Technologies in a subsequent Decision                   waiver and use of the amended test                     information to contact you. If DOE
                                              and Order.                                              procedure is required to demonstrate                   cannot read your comment due to
                                                 In its petition, HH Technologies                     compliance. DOE may rescind or modify                  technical difficulties and cannot contact
                                              suggests that the basic models listed in                a waiver or interim waiver at any time                 you for clarification, DOE may not be
                                              its petition be tested according to the                 upon a determination that the factual                  able to consider your comment.
                                              test procedure for walk-in doors                        basis underlying the petition for waiver                  However, your contact information
                                              prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part 431,                   or interim waiver is incorrect, or upon                will be publicly viewable if you include
                                              subpart R, appendix A, except that the                  a determination that the results from the
                                                                                                                                                             it in the comment or in any documents
                                              PTO value for door motors is modified                   alternate test procedure are
                                                                                                                                                             attached to your comment. Any
                                              from 25% to 96% for freight and                         unrepresentative of the basic model’s
                                                                                                                                                             information that you do not want to be
                                              passage doors.                                          true energy consumption characteristics.
                                                                                                                                                             publicly viewable should not be
                                                                                                      See 10 CFR 431.401(k)(1). Likewise, the
                                              IV. Summary of Grant of an Interim                                                                             included in your comment, nor in any
                                                                                                      petitioner may request that DOE rescind
                                              Waiver                                                                                                         document attached to your comment.
                                                                                                      or modify the waiver if the petitioner
                                                                                                                                                             Persons viewing comments will see only
                                                 For the reasons stated above, DOE is                 discovers an error in the information
                                                                                                                                                             first and last names, organization
                                              granting HH Technologies an interim                     provided to DOE as part of its petition,
                                                                                                                                                             names, correspondence containing
                                              waiver for the walk-in door basic                       determines that the waiver is no longer
                                                                                                      needed, or for other appropriate reasons.              comments, and any documents
                                              models specified in its petition. DOE’s                                                                        submitted with the comments.
                                                                                                      See 10 CFR 431.401(k)(2). Furthermore,
                                              Interim Waiver Order lists the basic                                                                              Do not submit to http://
                                                                                                      the interim waiver is conditioned upon
                                              models to which the interim waiver                                                                             www.regulations.gov information for
                                                                                                      the validity of the door motor
                                              applies, and provides that the                                                                                 which disclosure is restricted by statute,
                                                                                                      performance characteristics, statements,
                                              applicable method of test for those basic                                                                      such as trade secrets and commercial or
                                                                                                      representations, and documentary
                                              models is the test procedure for walk-in                                                                       financial information (hereinafter
                                                                                                      materials provided by HH Technologies.
                                              doors prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR part                                                                         referred to as Confidential Business
                                              431, subpart R, appendix A, except that                 V. Request for Comments                                Information (‘‘CBI’’)). Comments
                                              the PTO specified in section 4.5.2                         DOE is publishing HH Technologies’                  submitted through http://
                                              ‘‘Direct Energy Consumption of                          petition for waiver in its entirety,                   www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed
                                              Electrical Components of Non-Display                    pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iv),                  as CBI. Comments received through the
                                              Doors’’ of that procedure is 96% for                    absent any confidential business                       website will waive any CBI claims for
                                              door motors rather than the prescribed                  information. HH Technologies did not                   the information submitted. For
                                              25%.                                                    request any of the information in its                  information on submitting CBI, see the
                                                 HH Technologies is required to use                   petition to be considered confidential                 Confidential Business Information
                                              the alternate test procedure to test and                business information. The petition                     section.
                                              rate the walk-in door basic models as                   includes a suggested alternate test                       DOE processes submissions made
                                              specified in DOE’s Interim Waiver                       procedure, as specified in section III of              through http://www.regulations.gov
                                              Order. HH Technologies is permitted to                  this document, to determine the                        before posting. Normally, comments
                                              make representations of the energy use                  efficiency of HH Technologies’ specified               will be posted within a few days of
                                              of the specified basic models for                       basic models of walk-in doors. DOE may                 being submitted. However, if large
                                              compliance, marketing, or other                         consider including the alternate                       volumes of comments are being
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                                              purposes only to the extent that such                   procedure specified in the Interim                     processed simultaneously, your
                                              products have been tested in accordance                 Waiver Order in a subsequent Decision                  comment may not be viewable for up to
                                              with the provisions set forth in the                    and Order.                                             several weeks. Please keep the comment
                                              alternate test procedure and such                          DOE invites all interested parties to               tracking number that http://
                                              representations fairly disclose the                     submit in writing by July 18, 2018,                    www.regulations.gov provides after you
                                              results of such testing in accordance                   comments and information on all                        have successfully uploaded your
                                              with 10 CFR 429.53.                                     aspects of the petition, including the                 comment.


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                                                 Submitting comments via email, hand                  generally known by or available from                   anti-sweat heaters) that have demand
                                              delivery, or mail. Comments and                         other sources, (4) whether the                         based controls, and a PTO of 0% for
                                              documents submitted via email, hand                     information has previously been made                   other electricity consuming devices
                                              delivery, or mail also will be posted to                available to others without obligation                 without a demand based control.
                                              http://www.regulations.gov. If you do                   concerning its confidentiality, (5) an                    The RollSeal Door is an automated
                                              not want your personal contact                          explanation of the competitive injury to               system utilizing microprocessor controls
                                              information to be publicly viewable, do                 the submitting person which would                      and proprietary sealing technology
                                              not include it in your comment or any                   result from public disclosure, (6) when                minimizing infiltration losses from high
                                              accompanying documents. Instead,                        such information might lose its                        traffic loading and unloading of Walk-In
                                              provide your contact information on a                   confidential character due to the                      Cooler (WIC) doors. The microprocessor
                                              cover letter. Include your first and last               passage of time, and (7) why disclosure                utilizes motion sensor inputs that trigger
                                              names, email address, telephone                         of the information would be contrary to                a door motor output for demand based
                                              number, and optional mailing address.                   the public interest.                                   control. The controller standby power is
                                              The cover letter will not be publicly                     It is DOE’s policy that all comments                 continuous with motor power
                                              viewable as long as it does not include                 may be included in the public docket,                  consumed solely for door openings and
                                              any comments.                                           without change and as received,                        closing. Standby controller power is
                                                 Include contact information each time                including any personal information                     minimal while the drive motor
                                              you submit comments, data, documents,                   provided in the comments (except                       comprises the largest demand KW. For
                                              and other information to DOE. If you                    information deemed to be exempt from                   a typical stand-alone cooler, the
                                              submit via mail or hand delivery, please                public disclosure).                                    controller and drive motor are installed
                                              provide all items on a CD, if feasible. It                                                                     external to the cooler.
                                                                                                        Signed in Washington, DC, on June 8,
                                              is not necessary to submit printed                      2018.                                                     The door control sequences, stocking
                                              copies. No facsimiles (faxes) will be                                                                          scenarios and typical door passages for
                                                                                                      Kathleen B. Hogan,
                                              accepted.                                                                                                      high traffic applications are described
                                                 Comments, data, and other                            Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
                                                                                                      Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable            below:
                                              information submitted to DOE                                                                                      The microprocessor controller has a
                                                                                                      Energy.
                                              electronically should be provided in                                                                           delay that will close the door after a
                                              PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or                      HH Technologies HH                                     given time. For the below calculations,
                                              Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file                Technologies                                           this delay is factory set to 45 seconds.
                                              format. Provide documents that are not                  1733 County Road 68                                    The door takes 5 seconds to open as
                                              secured, written in English and free of                 Bremen, AL 35033                                       well as 5 seconds to close. The only
                                              any defects or viruses. Documents                       21 Dec 2017                                            time the motor is running is during this
                                              should not contain special characters or                U.S. Department of Energy                              5 second open or close sequence due to
                                              any form of encryption and, if possible,                Building Technologies Office                           the fact that the motor is disengaged
                                              they should carry the electronic                        Test Procedure Waiver                                  while the door is in the delay at the top
                                              signature of the author.                                1000 Independence Avenue SW                            of the cycle. Performance data collected
                                                 Campaign form letters. Please submit                 Mailstop EE–5B                                         over time shows the door is typically
                                              campaign form letters by the originating                Washington, DC 20585–0121                              cycled between 100 and up to 300 times
                                              organization in batches of between 50 to                                                                       per day depending on the degree of
                                              500 form letters per PDF or as one form                 Petition of HH Technologies for Waiver
                                                                                                      of the Test Procedure for Walk-in                      traffic. With a total open and close cycle
                                              letter with a list of supporters’ names
                                                                                                      Cooler Doors                                           being 10 seconds and this cycle being
                                              compiled into one or more PDFs. This
                                                                                                                                                             initiated at an upper limit of 300 times
                                              reduces comment processing and                            HH Technologies submits this
                                                                                                                                                             per day, the total run time of the motor
                                              posting time.                                           Petition for Waiver and Application for
                                                 Confidential Business Information.                                                                          is found to be approximately 50 minutes
                                                                                                      Interim Waiver from DOE’s test
                                              According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any                                                                               per day or 0.83 hours per day. The
                                                                                                      procedure for walk-in cooler doors in
                                              person submitting information that he                                                                          remaining 23.2 hours, the drive motor is
                                                                                                      accordance with the provisions at 10
                                              or she believes to be confidential and                                                                         disengaged and the controller is on
                                                                                                      CFR 431.401.
                                              exempt by law from public disclosure                                                                           standby. This 100 to 300 passage
                                              should submit via email, postal mail, or                Need for the Requested Waiver and                      approximation comes from a
                                              hand delivery two well-marked copies:                   Proposed Alternate Test Procedure                      combination of all applications from
                                              One copy of the document marked                            The current DOE test procedure,                     Employee Passages to Freight Passages
                                              confidential including all the                          Appendix A to Subpart R of Part 431—                   with 300 cycles being the conservative
                                              information believed to be confidential,                Uniform Test Method for the                            upper limit. Table 1 shows PTO
                                              and one copy of the document marked                     Measurement of Energy Consumption of                   Calculations.
                                              ‘‘non-confidential’’ with the information               the Components of Envelopes of Walk-
                                                                                                      In Coolers accounts for the thermal                                     PTO Calculations
                                              believed to be confidential deleted.
                                              Submit these documents via email or on                  transmittance of walk-in cooler doors                  Door Passages .............      300   Cycles.
                                              a CD, if feasible. DOE will make its own                plus the power consumption from any                    Passage Run Time .......          10   Seconds.
                                              determination about the confidential                    electrical components associated with                  Total Run Time .............   50.00   Min/Day.
                                              status of the information and treat it                  the door. The test procedure discounts                 Total Run Time .............   0.833   Hr/Day.
                                              according to its determination.                         the power consumption of electrical                    Total Standby Time ......      23.17   Hr/Day.
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                                                 Factors of interest to DOE when                      components based on their operating                    Percent time off (PTO)         0.965   N/A.
                                              evaluating requests to treat submitted                  time by an assigned PTO value. Section
                                              information as confidential include (1) a               4.5.2, Direct Energy Consumption of                    Table 1: Percent Time Off Calculations
                                              description of the items, (2) whether                   Electrical Components of Non-Display                      As shown in Table 1, the PTO Value
                                              and why such items are customarily                      Doors, specifies a PTO of 25% for ‘‘other              is based on the total standby time for a
                                              treated as confidential within the                      electricity consuming devices’’ (i.e.,                 given day. The current test procedure
                                              industry, (3) whether the information is                electrical devices other than lighting or              for demand based controls does not


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                                              represent the power consumption saved                         results in a significantly less ‘‘on’’ time                                     26, 2017. Without waiver relief, HH
                                              by automated door controls in high                            even with shorter door opening cycles.                                          Technologies will be at a competitive
                                              traffic applications. Therefore, HH                           Request for Interim Waiver                                                      disadvantage in the market for these
                                              Technologies requests a waiver to use a                                                                                                       important products and would suffer
                                              minimum PTO value of 96% where                                  HH Technologies also request an                                               economic hardship. HH Technologies
                                              drive motor ‘‘off time’’ is over 23 hours                     interim waiver for its models listed in                                         would be subject to requirements which
                                              even with exceedingly high door cycles.                       this petition. Based on its merits, the                                         should not be applied to such products.
                                                                                                            petition for waiver is likely to be
                                              The request applies to Section 4.5.2
                                                                                                            granted. It is essential the interim                                            Basic Models for Which a Waiver is
                                              (a.3). However, it is suggested a stand-
                                                                                                            waiver be granted, as HH Technologies                                           Requested
                                              alone door motor energized only during                        plans to distribute models that subject
                                              either opening or closing of the door                         to the energy conservation standards for                                         The brand(s) and basic models for
                                                                                                            which compliance was required on June                                           which a waiver is requested include:

                                                               Brand name(s) under which the identified basic model(s) will be distributed in commerce                                                                              Basic model Nos.

                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5036x075.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5036x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5042x072.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5042X084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5048x060.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5048x072.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5048x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5048X090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5054x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5054x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5057x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5060x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5060x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5060X096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5060X108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5066x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5066x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5071x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x105.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072X108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072X120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5072x138.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5073x092.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5078x094.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5078x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5078X108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5084x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5090x096
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5090x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5090x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5096x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5102x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5102X108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5102x114.
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                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5102x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5102x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5108x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5108x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5118x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5118x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5118x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5118x118.



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                                                                             Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2018 / Notices                                                                                              28217

                                                               Brand name(s) under which the identified basic model(s) will be distributed in commerce                                                                              Basic model Nos.

                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x138.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5120x144.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5123x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5138x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–500   D5144x144.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6048x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6048x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6060x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6060x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6072x084.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6072x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6072x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6072x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6072x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6078x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6078x138.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6084x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6084x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6090x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x090.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x096.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x102.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x114.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6096x126.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6108x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6120x120.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6144x108.
                                              RollSeal   Automated   Door   System   ...........................................................................................................................................   RS–600   D6144x144.



                                              Other Manufacturers                                           ‘‘Method of Exhaust Cleanup from                                                Energy, National Energy Technology
                                                Manufacturers of other basic models                         Combustion Processes Using Mixed-                                               Laboratory, P.O. Box 10940, Pittsburgh,
                                              distributed in commerce in the United                         Metal Oxide (MMO) Based Catalysts’’ to                                          PA 15236; Telephone (412) 386–7417;
                                              States that incorporate design                                Pyrochem Catalyst Company, having its                                           Email: jessica.lamp@netl.doe.gov.
                                              characteristics similar to those found in                     principal place of business in                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
                                              the basic models that are the subject of                      Louisville, Kentucky. The invention is                                          209(c) of title 35 of the United States
                                              this petition include: ASIDOORS,                              owned by the United States of America,                                          Code gives DOE the authority to grant
                                              JAMISON, CHASE DOORS, HERCULES,                               as represented by DOE.                                                          exclusive or partially exclusive licenses
                                              EDEY, and FRANK.                                              DATES: Written comments, objections, or                                         in Department-owned inventions where
                                              BRIAN PEPPERS                                                 nonexclusive license applications must                                          a determination is made, among other
                                              VP of Product Marketing                                       be received at the ADDRESSES listed no                                          things, that the desired practical
                                                                                                            later than July 3, 2018. Objections                                             application of the invention has not
                                              [FR Doc. 2018–13015 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                            submitted in response to this notice will                                       been achieved, or is not likely to be
                                              BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
                                                                                                            not be made available to the public for                                         achieved expeditiously, under a
                                                                                                            inspection and, to the extent permitted                                         nonexclusive license. The statute and
                                              DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY                                          by law, will not be released under the                                          implementing regulations (37 CFR 404)
                                                                                                            Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C.                                            require that the necessary
                                              Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive                        552.                                                                            determinations be made after public
                                              License                                                       ADDRESSES: Comments, applications for                                           notice and opportunity for filing written
                                              AGENCY: National Energy Technology                            nonexclusive licenses, or objections                                            comments and objections.
                                              Laboratory, Department of Energy.                             relating to the prospective partially                                              Pyrochem Catalyst Company, has
                                                                                                            exclusive license should be submitted to                                        applied for an exclusive license to
                                              ACTION: Notice of intent to grant an
                                                                                                            Jessica Lamp, Technology Transfer                                               practice the invention and has a plan for
                                              exclusive license.
                                                                                                            Program Manager, U.S. Department of                                             commercialization of the invention.
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                                              SUMMARY:   The National Energy                                Energy, National Energy Technology                                              DOE intends to grant the license, upon
                                              Technology Laboratory (NETL) hereby                           Laboratory, P.O. Box 10940, Pittsburgh,                                         a final determination in accordance
                                              gives notice that the Department of                           PA 15236–0940 or via facsimile to (412)                                         with 35 U.S.C. 209(c), unless within 15
                                              Energy (DOE) intends to grant an                              386–4183.                                                                       days of publication of this notice,
                                              exclusive license to practice the                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                NETL’s Technology Transfer Program
                                              invention described and claimed in U.S.                       Jessica Lamp, Technology Transfer                                               Manager (contact information listed
                                              Patent Application Number 62/514,355,                         Program Manager, U.S. Department of                                             above) receives in writing any of the


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of petition for waiver, notice of grant of an interim waiver, and request for comments.
DatesDOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to the HH Technologies Petition until July 18, 2018.
ContactMs. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 28211 

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