Agency Information Collection: Energy Conservation Program: Compliance and Certification Information Collection for Electric Motors, 17078-17079 [2010-7602]
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List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
Administrative practice and
procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation,
Household appliances, Imports,
Incorporation by reference,
Intergovernmental relations, Small
businesses.
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 29,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, DOE proposes to amend part
430 of chapter II of title 10 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, to read as set
forth below:
ESO = Average annual electrical standby and
off mode energy consumption as defined
in section 10.9.
For electric furnaces and boilers:
AFUEI = (AFUE *(EE ¥ (POFF * 4600))/(EE))
Where:
AFUE = as defined in section 10.3.
(EE ¥ (POFF * 4600)) = Average annual total
electric consumption as defined in
section 10.3 minus the average annual
off mode electrical energy consumption
defined as the product of the measured
off mode power (POFF) from section 8.6
and the average number of non-heating
season hours per year defined in section
10.9.
EE = Average annual total electrical
consumption including standby mode
and off mode consumption as defined in
section 10.3.
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PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS
[FR Doc. 2010–7610 Filed 4–2–10; 8:45 am]
1. The authority citation for part 430
continues to read as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.
2461 note.
10 CFR Part 431
2. Appendix N to subpart B of part
430 is amended by revising section 10.1
to read as follows:
Appendix N to Subpart B of Part 430–
Uniform Test Method for Measuring the
Energy Consumption of Furnaces and
Boilers
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10.1 Annual fuel utilization efficiency
and integrated annual fuel utilization
efficiency. The annual fuel utilization
efficiency (AFUE) is as defined in sections
11.2.12 (non-condensing systems), 11.3.12
(condensing systems), 11.4.12 (noncondensing modulating systems) and 11.5.12
(condensing modulating systems) of ANSI/
ASHRAE Standard 103–1993, (incorporated
by reference; see § 430.3) except for the
definition for the term EffyHS in the defining
equation for AFUE. EffyHS is defined as:
EffyHS=heating seasonal efficiency as defined
in sections 11.2.11 (non-condensing
systems), 11.3.11 (condensing systems),
11.4.11 (non-condensing modulating
systems) and 11.5.11 (condensing modulating
systems) of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 103–
1993 and is based on the assumptions that all
weatherized warm air furnaces or boilers are
located out-of-doors, that warm air furnaces
which are not weatherized are installed as
isolated combustion systems, and that boilers
which are not weatherized are installed
indoors.
The integrated annual fuel utilization
efficiency (AFUEI) is defined as follows:
For fossil fueled furnaces and boilers:
AFUEI = (AFUE *EF)/(EF + (3412*ESO))
Where:
AFUE = as defined above in this section.
EF = Average annual fuel consumption
defined in section 10.2.2.
3412 = conversion factor to express energy in
Btu’s instead of KWh.
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[Docket No. EERE–2007–BT–CRT–0009]
Agency Information Collection: Energy
Conservation Program: Compliance
and Certification Information
Collection for Electric Motors
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE), pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has
initiated through the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) the
mandatory Compliance Certification
information collection request for
certain 1 through 200 horsepower
electric motors covered under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act
(EPCA), as amended, Public Law 94–
163, codified at, 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.
Under EPCA, a manufacturer or private
labeler must certify its compliance with
energy efficiency standards for certain
commercial and industrial electric
motors. 42 U.S.C. 6316(c) and 10 CFR
431.36.
DATES: Comments regarding this
collection must be received on or before
May 5, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must identify the
information collection for electric
motors and provide the docket number
EERE–2007–BT–CRT–0009. In addition,
comments must be submitted to: DOE
Desk Officer, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Room 10102,
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735 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC
20503, and to DOE. Comments to DOE
may be submitted using any of the
following methods:
• Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program,
Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121
(submit one signed copy) or by fax at
(202) 586–4617 or by e-mail at
jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
• E-mail:
appliance.information@ee.doe.gov.
Include the docket number in the
subject line of the message.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Program, 950
L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20024–2123.
Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please
submit one signed original paper copy.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information or copies of the information
collection instrument and instructions
to Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program
(EE–2J), 950 L’Enfant Plaza,
Washington, DC 20024–2123, (202) 586–
8654, jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
In the Office of the General Counsel,
contact Ms. Francine Pinto or Mr.
Michael Kido, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–72, 1000 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20085. Telephone:
(202) 586–9507. E-mail:
Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov or
Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
Background: EPCA establishes energy
efficiency standards and test procedures
for certain commercial and industrial
equipment, including electric motors,
42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq., and states in
relevant part that, ‘‘the Secretary [of
Energy] shall require manufacturers to
certify’’ that each electric motor meets
the applicable efficiency standards. (42
U.S.C. 6316(c)) To achieve this end,
EPCA authorizes the Secretary to issue
the necessary rules requiring each
manufacturer or private labeler of
covered electric motors to submit
information and reports to ensure
compliance. (42 U.S.C. 6316(a)) This
directive is carried out under 10 CFR
431.36, Compliance Certification, which
requires a manufacturer or private
labeler to submit a compliance
statement, as well as a certification
report that provides energy efficiency
information for each basic model of
electric motor that it distributes in
commerce in the United States.
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In view of the above, the information
to be collected is the same as the
Compliance Certification information, at
appendix C to subpart B of 10 CFR part
431, which provides a format for a
manufacturer or private labeler to report
the energy efficiency of its basic models
of electric motors according to rated
horsepower or kilowatts, number of
poles, and open or enclosed
construction. Further, it provides a
means for a manufacturer or private
labeler to certify compliance with the
applicable energy efficiency standards
prescribed under section 342(b)(1) of
EPCA, codified at 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)(1),
through an independent testing or
certification program nationally
recognized in the United States (section
345(c) of the EPCA, codified at 42 U.S.C.
6316(c)). The information contained in
the Compliance Certification is a basis
for the energy efficiency information
marked on the permanent nameplate of
an electric motor and thereby enables
purchasers to compare the energy
efficiencies of similar motors. 10 CFR
431.31. Compliance Certification
information facilitates voluntary
compliance with and enforcement of the
energy efficiency standards established
for electric motors under EPCA
342(b)(1), 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)(1).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (1) OMB
No.: 1910–5104. (2) Collection Title:
Title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 431—Energy
Efficiency Program for Certain
Commercial and Industrial Equipment:
Subpart B—Electric Motors: 10 CFR
431.36, Compliance Certification,
‘‘Certification of Compliance with
Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric
motors.’’ Appendix C to Subpart B of
Part 431—Compliance Certification. (3)
Type of Review: Reinstatement, without
change, of a previously approved
collection for which approval has
expired. (4) Purpose: The purpose of the
collection is two-fold: (a) To require the
manufacturer or private labeler of
certain commercial or industrial electric
motors subject to energy efficiency
standards prescribed under section
342(b) of EPCA to establish, maintain,
and retain records of its test data and
subsequent verification of any
alternative efficiency determination
method used under part 431, et seq.;
and (b) to preclude distribution in
commerce of any basic model of
commercial or industrial electric motor
that is subject to an energy efficiency
standard set forth under subpart B of
part 431, unless the manufacturer or
private labeler of that motor has
submitted a Compliance Certification to
DOE according to the provisions under
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10 CFR 431.36, certifying that the basic
model meets the requirements of the
applicable standard. This information
ensures compliance with the energy
efficiency standards for certain
commercial and industrial electric
motors. (5) Estimated Number of
Respondents: There are approximately
100 manufacturers and private labelers
that distribute in commerce in the
United States electric motors covered
under 10 CFR part 431, et seq. (6)
Estimated Total Burden Hours: There
are approximately 300 total
recordkeeping and reporting hours (3
hours per manufacturer or private
labeler) at a total annualized cost of
approximately $20,000 ($200 per
manufacturer or private labeler). (7)
Number of Collections: The request
contains one information and
recordkeeping requirement for all
manufacturers or private labelers.
Statutory Authority: Part B of Title III of
EPCA, Energy Conservation Program for
Consumer Products Other than Automobiles,
Public Law 94–163, as amended, and section
3507(h)(1) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Issued in Washington, DC on March 29,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket No. EERE–2009–BT–CRT–0029]
Agency Information Collection: Energy
Conservation Program: Compliance
and Certification Information
Collection for Distribution
Transformers
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE), pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has
initiated through the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) a threeyear extension of its compliance
certification information collection:
Certification Report for Distribution
Transformers, OMB Control Number
1910–5130. The information collection
is used by manufacturers or private
labelers to report on and certify
compliance with energy efficiency
standards for distribution transformers.
The collection covers information
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necessary for the DOE and United States
Customs Service officials to facilitate
compliance with and enforcement of the
energy conservation standards
established for certain low-voltage drytype, medium-voltage type, and liquid
immersed distribution transformers.
DATES: Comments regarding this
collection must be received on or before
June 4, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must identify the
information collection for distribution
transformers and provide the docket
number EERE–2009–BT–CRT–0029.
Comments may be submitted to DOE
using any of the following methods:
• Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program,
Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121
(submit one signed copy) or by fax at
(202) 586–4617 or by e-mail at
jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
• E-mail:
appliance.information@ee.doe.gov.
Include the docket number in the
subject line of the message.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Program, 950
L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20024–2123.
Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please
submit one signed original paper copy.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Ms. Brenda Edwards and Mr.
James Raba at the address listed above
in ADDRESSES.
In the Office of the General Counsel,
contact Ms. Francine Pinto, U.S.
Department of Energy, Office of the
General Counsel, GC–762, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585. Telephone:
(202) 586–9507. E-mail:
Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Section 325(y) of the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act
(EPCA), 42 U.S.C. 6295(y), establishes
energy conservation standards for
certain distribution transformers. On
July 25, 2006, DOE published a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking (71 FR 42216)
to set forth Compliance Certification
requirements under 10 CFR
431.371(a)(6)(ii), (b)(1), and appendix C
to subpart T. These requirements were
finalized on January 5, 2010 (75 FR 652)
and became effective February 4, 2010.
The Compliance Certification reports on
and certifies compliance with the
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket No. EERE-2007-BT-CRT-0009]
Agency Information Collection: Energy Conservation Program:
Compliance and Certification Information Collection for Electric Motors
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, has initiated through the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) the mandatory Compliance Certification information
collection request for certain 1 through 200 horsepower electric motors
covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as
amended, Public Law 94-163, codified at, 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq. Under
EPCA, a manufacturer or private labeler must certify its compliance
with energy efficiency standards for certain commercial and industrial
electric motors. 42 U.S.C. 6316(c) and 10 CFR 431.36.
DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before
May 5, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must identify the information collection for
electric motors and provide the docket number EERE-2007-BT-CRT-0009. In
addition, comments must be submitted to: DOE Desk Officer, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 735 17th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20503, and to DOE. Comments to DOE may be submitted
using any of the following methods:
Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121 (submit one signed copy) or by fax at (202)
586-4617 or by e-mail at jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
E-mail: appliance.information@ee.doe.gov. Include the
docket number in the subject line of the message.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.,
Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024-2123. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. Please
submit one signed original paper copy.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information or copies of the information collection instrument and
instructions to Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Program (EE-2J), 950 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20024-
2123, (202) 586-8654, jim.raba@ee.doe.gov.
In the Office of the General Counsel, contact Ms. Francine Pinto or
Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20085.
Telephone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov or
Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
Background: EPCA establishes energy efficiency standards and test
procedures for certain commercial and industrial equipment, including
electric motors, 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq., and states in relevant part
that, ``the Secretary [of Energy] shall require manufacturers to
certify'' that each electric motor meets the applicable efficiency
standards. (42 U.S.C. 6316(c)) To achieve this end, EPCA authorizes the
Secretary to issue the necessary rules requiring each manufacturer or
private labeler of covered electric motors to submit information and
reports to ensure compliance. (42 U.S.C. 6316(a)) This directive is
carried out under 10 CFR 431.36, Compliance Certification, which
requires a manufacturer or private labeler to submit a compliance
statement, as well as a certification report that provides energy
efficiency information for each basic model of electric motor that it
distributes in commerce in the United States.
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In view of the above, the information to be collected is the same
as the Compliance Certification information, at appendix C to subpart B
of 10 CFR part 431, which provides a format for a manufacturer or
private labeler to report the energy efficiency of its basic models of
electric motors according to rated horsepower or kilowatts, number of
poles, and open or enclosed construction. Further, it provides a means
for a manufacturer or private labeler to certify compliance with the
applicable energy efficiency standards prescribed under section
342(b)(1) of EPCA, codified at 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)(1), through an
independent testing or certification program nationally recognized in
the United States (section 345(c) of the EPCA, codified at 42 U.S.C.
6316(c)). The information contained in the Compliance Certification is
a basis for the energy efficiency information marked on the permanent
nameplate of an electric motor and thereby enables purchasers to
compare the energy efficiencies of similar motors. 10 CFR 431.31.
Compliance Certification information facilitates voluntary compliance
with and enforcement of the energy efficiency standards established for
electric motors under EPCA 342(b)(1), 42 U.S.C. 6313(b)(1).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (1) OMB No.: 1910-5104. (2) Collection
Title: Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 431--Energy
Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment:
Subpart B--Electric Motors: 10 CFR 431.36, Compliance Certification,
``Certification of Compliance with Energy Efficiency Standards for
Electric motors.'' Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 431--Compliance
Certification. (3) Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired. (4)
Purpose: The purpose of the collection is two-fold: (a) To require the
manufacturer or private labeler of certain commercial or industrial
electric motors subject to energy efficiency standards prescribed under
section 342(b) of EPCA to establish, maintain, and retain records of
its test data and subsequent verification of any alternative efficiency
determination method used under part 431, et seq.; and (b) to preclude
distribution in commerce of any basic model of commercial or industrial
electric motor that is subject to an energy efficiency standard set
forth under subpart B of part 431, unless the manufacturer or private
labeler of that motor has submitted a Compliance Certification to DOE
according to the provisions under 10 CFR 431.36, certifying that the
basic model meets the requirements of the applicable standard. This
information ensures compliance with the energy efficiency standards for
certain commercial and industrial electric motors. (5) Estimated Number
of Respondents: There are approximately 100 manufacturers and private
labelers that distribute in commerce in the United States electric
motors covered under 10 CFR part 431, et seq. (6) Estimated Total
Burden Hours: There are approximately 300 total recordkeeping and
reporting hours (3 hours per manufacturer or private labeler) at a
total annualized cost of approximately $20,000 ($200 per manufacturer
or private labeler). (7) Number of Collections: The request contains
one information and recordkeeping requirement for all manufacturers or
private labelers.
Statutory Authority: Part B of Title III of EPCA, Energy
Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other than Automobiles,
Public Law 94-163, as amended, and section 3507(h)(1) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35).
Issued in Washington, DC on March 29, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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