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10997
or disability. State agencies and school
food authorities shall comply with the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972; section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975;
Department of Agriculture regulations
on nondiscrimination (7 CFR parts 15,
15a and 15b); and FNS Instruction 113–
6.
(b) When accommodating children
due to medical or special dietary needs,
schools must follow the applicable
provisions in § 210.10(g) of this chapter.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Background
10 CFR Part 431
§ 211.22
SUMMARY:
Title III, Part B of the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA or
the Act), Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C.
6291–6309, as codified), established the
Energy Conservation Program for
‘‘Consumer Products Other Than
Automobiles.’’ Part C of Title III of
EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6311–6317) established
a similar program for ‘‘Certain Industrial
Equipment,’’ including distribution
transformers. The Energy Policy Act of
1992 (EPACT 1992), Public Law 102–
486, amended EPCA and directed DOE
to prescribe energy conservation
standards for distribution transformers.
(42 U.S.C. 6317(a)) On October 12, 2007,
DOE published a final rule that
established energy conservation
standards for liquid-immersed
distribution transformers and mediumvoltage, dry-type distribution
transformers (72 FR 58190). The Energy
Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005),
Public Law 109–25, amended EPCA to
establish energy conservation standards
for low-voltage, dry-type distribution
transformers. (42 U.S.C. 6295(y)) On
February 10, 2012, DOE published a
proposed rule with amended energy
conservation standards for liquidimmersed, medium-voltage dry-type,
and low-voltage, dry-type distribution
transformers (77 FR 7282).
Program information.
School food authorities and schools
desiring information about the Program
should contact their State educational
agency or the appropriate FNS Regional
Office at the address or telephone
number listed on the FNS Web site
(www.fns.usda.gov/cnd).
PART 235—STATE ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSE FUNDS
1. The authority citation for part 235
continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 7 and 10 of the Child
Nutrition Act of 1966, 80 Stat. 888, 889, as
amended (42. U.S.C. 1776, 1779).
2. Section 235.1 is amended by
adding the phrase ‘‘and the Fresh Fruit
and Vegetable Program (7 CFR part
211).’’ to the end of the second sentence.
Dated: February 10, 2012.
Kevin W. Concannon,
Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and
Consumer Services.
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Energy Conservation Program: Energy
Conservation Standards for
Distribution Transformers; Correction
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and public meeting; correction.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) published a notice of
proposed rulemaking on February 10,
2012, which proposed to amend DOE
regulations regarding energy
conservation standards for distribution
transformers. It was recently discovered
that values in certain tables of the
proposed rule are inaccurate or absent.
This notice corrects these inaccuracies
as described.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data
and information regarding this
correction before and after the February
23, 2012, public meeting, but no later
than April 10, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE–2J, 1000
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–8654. Email:
Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov.
Ami Grace-Tardy, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–5709. Email:
Ami.Grace-Tardy@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Need for Correction
As published, values in certain tables
of the proposed rule are inaccurate or
absent. DOE solicits public comment on
the changes contained in this document
as part of the February 10 NOPR.
Corrections
In proposed rule FR Doc. 2012–2642
appearing on page 7282 in the issue of
Friday, February 10, 2012, the following
corrections should be made:
1. On page 7285, Table I.5 is corrected
to read as follows:
TABLE I.5—PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCIES FOR ALL LIQUID-IMMERSED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER EQUIPMENT
CLASSES (COMPLIANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2016)
Standards by kVA and equipment class
Equipment class 1
Equipment class 2
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%
10 ..................................................................................
15 ..................................................................................
25 ..................................................................................
37.5 ...............................................................................
50 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
100 ................................................................................
167 ................................................................................
250 ................................................................................
333 ................................................................................
500 ................................................................................
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15 ..................................................................................
30 ..................................................................................
45 ..................................................................................
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TABLE I.5—PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCIES FOR ALL LIQUID-IMMERSED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER EQUIPMENT
CLASSES (COMPLIANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2016)—Continued
Standards by kVA and equipment class
Equipment class 1
Equipment class 2
kVA
%
667 ................................................................................
833 ................................................................................
..................................................................................
kVA
99.52
99.55
%
1500 ..............................................................................
2000 ..............................................................................
2500 ..............................................................................
99.48
99.51
99.53
2. On page 7344, Table V.9 is
corrected to read as follows:
TABLE V.9—SUMMARY LIFE-CYCLE COST AND PAYBACK PERIOD RESULTS FOR DESIGN LINE 6 REPRESENTATIVE UNIT
Trial standard level
1
Efficiency (%) ...................................................................
Transformers with Net Increase in LCC (%) ...................
Transformers with Net LCC Savings (%) ........................
Transformers with No Impact on LCC (%) ......................
Mean LCC Savings ($) ....................................................
Median PBP (Years) ........................................................
2
98.00
0.0
0.0
100.0
0
0.0
3
98.60
71.5
28.5
0.0
¥125
24.7
4
98.80
17.6
82.4
0.0
303
12.8
5
99.17
36.2
63.8
0.0
187
16.3
6
99.17
36.2
63.8
0.0
187
16.3
99.44
93.4
6.6
0.0
¥881
32.4
3. On page 7346, Table V.20 is
corrected to read as follows:
TABLE V.20—REBUTTABLE-PRESUMPTION PAYBACK PERIODS (YEARS) FOR LOW-VOLTAGE DRY-TYPE DISTRIBUTION
TRANSFORMERS
Design line
Trial standard level
Rated capacity
(kVA)
6 ...................................
7 ...................................
8 ...................................
1
2
25
75
300
0.0
4.2
6.8
3
15.9
4.2
6.8
4
13.5
4.4
10.4
5
15.0
6.4
9.7
6
15.0
6.4
20.2
26.5
14.9
20.2
4. On page 7363, Table V.39 is
corrected to read as follows:
TABLE V.39—PROPOSED ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR LIQUID-IMMERSED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Standards by kVA and equipment class
Equipment class 1
Equipment class 2
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%
10 ..................................................................................
15 ..................................................................................
25 ..................................................................................
37.5 ...............................................................................
50 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
100 ................................................................................
167 ................................................................................
250 ................................................................................
333 ................................................................................
500 ................................................................................
667 ................................................................................
833 ................................................................................
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30 ..................................................................................
45 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
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150 ................................................................................
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99.40
99.43
99.48
99.51
99.53
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5. On pages 7363 and 7364, Table
V.41 is corrected to read as follows:
TABLE V.41—SUMMARY OF ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE, DRY-TYPE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS:
MANUFACTURER AND CONSUMER IMPACTS
Category
TSL 1
TSL 2
TSL 3
TSL 4
TSL 5
TSL 6
173 to 250 .......
(21.0) to 14.1 ...
164 to 263 .......
(25.2) to 20.0 ...
136 to 322.
(37.9) to 46.4
187 ...................
2270 .................
4145 .................
187 ...................
2270 .................
¥2812 .............
¥881.
270.
¥2812.
16.3 ..................
6.9 ....................
11.0 ..................
16.3 ..................
6.9 ....................
24.5 ..................
32.4.
18.1.
24.5.
36.2 ..................
63.8 ..................
0.0 ....................
36.2 ..................
63.8 ..................
0.0 ....................
93.4.
6.6.
0.0.
3.7 ....................
96.3 ..................
0.0 ....................
3.7 ....................
96.3 ..................
0.0 ....................
46.4.
53.6.
0.0.
10.5 ..................
89.5 ..................
0.0 ....................
78.5 ..................
21.5 ..................
0.0 ....................
78.5.
21.5.
0.0.
Manufacturer Impacts
Industry NPV (2011$ million) ......
Industry NPV (% change) ...........
203 to 236 .......
(7.7) to 7.7 .......
200 to 235 .......
(8.9) to 6.8 .......
193 to 240 .......
(12.2) to 9.1 .....
Consumer Mean LCC Savings (2010$)
Design line 6 ...............................
Design line 7 ...............................
Design line 8 ...............................
¥125 ...............
1714 .................
2476 .................
0 .......................
1714 .................
2476 .................
303 ...................
1793 .................
2625 .................
Consumer Median PBP (years)
Design line 6 ...............................
Design line 7 ...............................
Design line 8 ...............................
0.0 ....................
4.5 ....................
8.4 ....................
24.7 ..................
4.5 ....................
8.4 ....................
12.8 ..................
4.7 ....................
12.3 ..................
Distribution of Consumer LCC Impacts
Design line 6
Net Cost (%) ................................
Net Benefit (%) ............................
No Impact (%) .............................
0.0 ....................
0.0 ....................
100.0 ................
71.5 ..................
28.5 ..................
0.0 ....................
17.6 ..................
82.4 ..................
0.0 ....................
Design line 7
Net Cost (%) ................................
Net Benefit (%) ............................
No Impact (%) .............................
041*1.8 ............
98.2 ..................
0.0 ....................
1.8 ....................
98.2 ..................
0.0 ....................
2.0 ....................
98.0 ..................
0.0 ....................
Design line 8
Net Cost (%) ................................
Net Benefit (%) ............................
No Impact (%) .............................
5.2 ....................
94.8 ..................
0.0 ....................
6. The first sentence on page 7365,
column 1, paragraph 7 is corrected to
read as follows:
‘‘At TSL 3, the average LCC impact
ranges from $303 for design line 6 to
$2,625 for design line 8. The median
PBP ranges from 12.8 years for design
line 6 to 4.7 years for design line 7’’.
7. On pages 7379 and 7380, § 431.196,
the ‘‘%’’ headings in the second row of
the tables in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2)
5.2 ....................
94.8 ..................
0.0 ....................
15.3 ..................
84.7 ..................
0.0 ....................
are corrected to read as ‘‘Efficiency
(%)’’.
8. On page 7380, § 431.196,
interchange the tables in paragraphs
(b)(1) and (b)(2) to read as follows:
(b) Liquid-Immersed Distribution
Transformers.
(1) The efficiency of a liquidimmersed distribution transformer
manufactured on or after January 1,
2010, but before January 1, 2016, shall
Single-phase
Three-phase
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15 ..................................................................................
25 ..................................................................................
37.5 ...............................................................................
50 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
100 ................................................................................
167 ................................................................................
250 ................................................................................
333 ................................................................................
500 ................................................................................
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be no less than that required for their
kVA rating in the table below. Liquidimmersed distribution transformers
with kVA ratings not appearing in the
table shall have their minimum
efficiency level determined by linear
interpolation of the kVA and efficiency
values immediately above and below
that kVA rating.
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Efficiency (%)
15 ..................................................................................
30 ..................................................................................
45 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
112.5 .............................................................................
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300 ................................................................................
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Single-phase
Three-phase
kVA
Efficiency (%)
kVA
Efficiency (%)
2500 ..............................................................................
99.49
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431,
Subpart K, Appendix A.
(2) The efficiency of a liquidimmersed distribution transformer
manufactured on or after January 1,
2016, shall be no less than that required
for their kVA rating in the table below.
Liquid-immersed distribution
transformers with kVA ratings not
appearing in the table shall have their
minimum efficiency level determined
by linear interpolation of the kVA and
efficiency values immediately above
and below that kVA rating.
Single-phase
Three-phase
kVA
Efficiency (%)
10 ..................................................................................
15 ..................................................................................
25 ..................................................................................
37.5 ...............................................................................
50 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
100 ................................................................................
167 ................................................................................
250 ................................................................................
333 ................................................................................
500 ................................................................................
667 ................................................................................
833 ................................................................................
98.70
98.82
98.95
99.05
99.11
99.19
99.25
99.33
99.39
99.43
99.49
99.52
99.55
kVA
Efficiency (%)
15 ..................................................................................
30 ..................................................................................
45 ..................................................................................
75 ..................................................................................
112.5 .............................................................................
150 ................................................................................
225 ................................................................................
300 ................................................................................
500 ................................................................................
750 ................................................................................
1000 ..............................................................................
1500 ..............................................................................
2000 ..............................................................................
2500 ..............................................................................
98.65
98.83
98.92
99.03
99.11
99.16
99.23
99.27
99.35
99.40
99.43
99.48
99.51
99.53
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431,
Subpart K, Appendix A.
9. On pages 7380 and 7381, § 431.196,
interchange the tables in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) to read as follows:
(c) Medium-Voltage Dry-Type
Distribution Transformers.
(1) The efficiency of a mediumvoltage dry-type distribution
transformer manufactured on or after
January 1, 2010, but before January 1,
2016, shall be no less than that required
for their kVA and BIL rating in the table
below. Medium-voltage dry-type
distribution transformers with kVA
Single-phase
ratings not appearing in the table shall
have their minimum efficiency level
determined by linear interpolation of
the kVA and efficiency values
immediately above and below that kVA
rating.
Three-phase
BIL*
20–45 kV
46–95 kV
≥96 kV
BIL*
20–45 kV
46–95 kV
≥96 kV
kVA
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
kVA
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
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15 .................
25 .................
37.5 ..............
50 .................
75 .................
100 ...............
167 ...............
250 ...............
333 ...............
500 ...............
667 ...............
833 ...............
98.10
98.33
98.49
98.60
98.73
98.82
98.96
99.07
99.14
99.22
99.27
99.31
97.86
98.12
98.30
98.42
98.57
98.67
98.83
98.95
99.03
99.12
99.18
99.23
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
98.53
98.63
98.80
98.91
98.99
99.09
99.15
99.20
15
30
45
75
112.5
150
225
300
500
750
1000
1500
2000
2500
97.50
97.90
98.10
98.33
98.49
98.60
98.73
98.82
98.96
99.07
99.14
99.22
99.27
99.31
97.18
97.63
97.86
98.12
98.30
98.42
98.57
98.67
98.83
98.95
99.03
99.12
99.18
99.23
..........................
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..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
98.53
98.63
98.80
98.91
98.99
99.09
99.15
99.20
*BIL means basic impulse insulation level.
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431,
Subpart K, Appendix A.
(2) The efficiency of a mediumvoltage dry-type distribution
transformer manufactured on or after
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minimum efficiency level determined
by linear interpolation of the kVA and
efficiency values immediately above
and below that kVA rating.
Single-phase
Three-phase
BIL*
20–45 kV
46–95 kV
≥96 kV
BIL*
20–45 kV
46–95 kV
≥96 kV
kVA
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
kVA
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
Efficiency
(%)
15 .................
25 .................
37.5 ..............
50 .................
75 .................
100 ...............
167 ...............
250 ...............
333 ...............
500 ...............
667 ...............
833 ...............
98.10
98.33
98.49
98.60
98.73
98.82
98.96
99.07
99.14
99.22
99.27
99.31
97.86
98.12
98.30
98.42
98.57
98.67
98.83
98.95
99.03
99.12
99.18
99.23
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
98.53
98.63
98.80
98.91
98.99
99.09
99.15
99.20
15
30
45
75
112.5
150
225
300
500
750
1000
1500
2000
2500
97.50
97.90
98.10
98.33
98.52
98.65
98.82
98.93
99.09
99.21
99.28
99.37
99.43
99.47
97.18
97.63
97.86
98.13
98.36
98.51
98.69
98.81
98.99
99.12
99.20
99.30
99.36
99.41
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..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
98.57
98.69
98.89
99.02
99.11
99.21
99.28
99.33
* BIL means basic impulse insulation level.
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431,
Subpart K, Appendix A.
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 15,
2012.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy.
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Care and Social Assistance
U.S. Small Business
Administration.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) proposes to
increase small business size standards
for 28 industries in North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Sector 62, Health Care and Social
Assistance. As part of its ongoing
comprehensive review of all size
standards, SBA has evaluated all size
standards in NAICS Sector 62 to
determine whether the existing size
standards should be retained or revised.
This proposed rule is one of a series of
proposed rules that will review size
standards of industries grouped by
NAICS Sector. SBA issued a White
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was available on its Web site at
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comments (74 FR 53940). The ‘‘Size
Standards Methodology’’ White Paper
explains how SBA establishes, reviews,
and modifies its receipts based and
employee based small business size
standards. In this proposed rule, SBA
has applied its methodology that
pertains to establishing, reviewing, and
modifying a receipts based size
standard.
DATES: SBA must receive comments to
this proposed rule on or before April 24,
2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by RIN 3245–AG30 by one of
the following methods: (1) Federal
eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov, following the
instructions for submitting comments;
or (2) Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier:
Khem R. Sharma, Ph.D., Chief, Size
Standards Division, 409 Third Street
SW., Mail Code 6530, Washington, DC
20416. SBA will not accept comments to
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 37 (Friday, February 24, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10997-11001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3987]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket Number EERE-2010-BT-STD-0048]
RIN 1904-AC04
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for
Distribution Transformers; Correction
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and public meeting; correction.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of
proposed rulemaking on February 10, 2012, which proposed to amend DOE
regulations regarding energy conservation standards for distribution
transformers. It was recently discovered that values in certain tables
of the proposed rule are inaccurate or absent. This notice corrects
these inaccuracies as described.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data and information regarding this
correction before and after the February 23, 2012, public meeting, but
no later than April 10, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies
Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 586-8654. Email: Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov.
Ami Grace-Tardy, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 586-5709. Email: Ami.Grace-Tardy@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Title III, Part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
(EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as
codified), established the Energy Conservation Program for ``Consumer
Products Other Than Automobiles.'' Part C of Title III of EPCA (42
U.S.C. 6311-6317) established a similar program for ``Certain
Industrial Equipment,'' including distribution transformers. The Energy
Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT 1992), Public Law 102-486, amended EPCA and
directed DOE to prescribe energy conservation standards for
distribution transformers. (42 U.S.C. 6317(a)) On October 12, 2007, DOE
published a final rule that established energy conservation standards
for liquid-immersed distribution transformers and medium-voltage, dry-
type distribution transformers (72 FR 58190). The Energy Policy Act of
2005 (EPACT 2005), Public Law 109-25, amended EPCA to establish energy
conservation standards for low-voltage, dry-type distribution
transformers. (42 U.S.C. 6295(y)) On February 10, 2012, DOE published a
proposed rule with amended energy conservation standards for liquid-
immersed, medium-voltage dry-type, and low-voltage, dry-type
distribution transformers (77 FR 7282).
Need for Correction
As published, values in certain tables of the proposed rule are
inaccurate or absent. DOE solicits public comment on the changes
contained in this document as part of the February 10 NOPR.
Corrections
In proposed rule FR Doc. 2012-2642 appearing on page 7282 in the
issue of Friday, February 10, 2012, the following corrections should be
made:
1. On page 7285, Table I.5 is corrected to read as follows:
Table I.5--Proposed Electrical Efficiencies for All Liquid-Immersed Distribution Transformer Equipment Classes
(Compliance Starting January 1, 2016)
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Standards by kVA and equipment class
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Equipment class 1 Equipment class 2
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kVA % kVA %
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10............................................ 98.70 15.............................. 98.65
15............................................ 98.82 30.............................. 98.83
25............................................ 98.95 45.............................. 98.92
37.5.......................................... 99.05 75.............................. 99.03
50............................................ 99.11 112.5........................... 99.11
75............................................ 99.19 150............................. 99.16
100........................................... 99.25 225............................. 99.23
167........................................... 99.33 300............................. 99.27
250........................................... 99.39 500............................. 99.35
333........................................... 99.43 750............................. 99.40
500........................................... 99.49 1000............................ 99.43
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667........................................... 99.52 1500............................ 99.48
833........................................... 99.55 2000............................ 99.51
2500............................ 99.53
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2. On page 7344, Table V.9 is corrected to read as follows:
Table V.9--Summary Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Results for Design Line 6 Representative Unit
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Trial standard level
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1 2 3 4 5 6
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Efficiency (%).................... 98.00 98.60 98.80 99.17 99.17 99.44
Transformers with Net Increase in 0.0 71.5 17.6 36.2 36.2 93.4
LCC (%)..........................
Transformers with Net LCC Savings 0.0 28.5 82.4 63.8 63.8 6.6
(%)..............................
Transformers with No Impact on LCC 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
(%)..............................
Mean LCC Savings ($).............. 0 -125 303 187 187 -881
Median PBP (Years)................ 0.0 24.7 12.8 16.3 16.3 32.4
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3. On page 7346, Table V.20 is corrected to read as follows:
Table V.20--Rebuttable-Presumption Payback Periods (Years) for Low-Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformers
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Trial standard level
Design line Rated capacity -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(kVA) 1 2 3 4 5 6
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6....................................... 25 0.0 15.9 13.5 15.0 15.0 26.5
7....................................... 75 4.2 4.2 4.4 6.4 6.4 14.9
8....................................... 300 6.8 6.8 10.4 9.7 20.2 20.2
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4. On page 7363, Table V.39 is corrected to read as follows:
Table V.39--Proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Liquid-Immersed Distribution Transformers
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Standards by kVA and equipment class
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Equipment class 1 Equipment class 2
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kVA % kVA %
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10............................................ 98.70 15.............................. 98.65
15............................................ 98.82 30.............................. 98.83
25............................................ 98.95 45.............................. 98.92
37.5.......................................... 99.05 75.............................. 99.03
50............................................ 99.11 112.5........................... 99.11
75............................................ 99.19 150............................. 99.16
100........................................... 99.25 225............................. 99.23
167........................................... 99.33 300............................. 99.27
250........................................... 99.39 500............................. 99.35
333........................................... 99.43 750............................. 99.40
500........................................... 99.49 1000............................ 99.43
667........................................... 99.52 1500............................ 99.48
833........................................... 99.55 2000............................ 99.51
2500............................ 99.53
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5. On pages 7363 and 7364, Table V.41 is corrected to read as
follows:
Table V.41--Summary of Analytical Results for Low-Voltage, Dry-Type Distribution Transformers: Manufacturer and Consumer Impacts
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Category TSL 1 TSL 2 TSL 3 TSL 4 TSL 5 TSL 6
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Manufacturer Impacts
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Industry NPV (2011$ million).... 203 to 236........ 200 to 235........ 193 to 240........ 173 to 250........ 164 to 263........ 136 to 322.
Industry NPV (% change)......... (7.7) to 7.7...... (8.9) to 6.8...... (12.2) to 9.1..... (21.0) to 14.1.... (25.2) to 20.0.... (37.9) to 46.4
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Consumer Mean LCC Savings (2010$)
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Design line 6................... 0................. -125.............. 303............... 187............... 187............... -881.
Design line 7................... 1714.............. 1714.............. 1793.............. 2270.............. 2270.............. 270.
Design line 8................... 2476.............. 2476.............. 2625.............. 4145.............. -2812............. -2812.
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Consumer Median PBP (years)
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Design line 6................... 0.0............... 24.7.............. 12.8.............. 16.3.............. 16.3.............. 32.4.
Design line 7................... 4.5............... 4.5............... 4.7............... 6.9............... 6.9............... 18.1.
Design line 8................... 8.4............... 8.4............... 12.3.............. 11.0.............. 24.5.............. 24.5.
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Distribution of Consumer LCC Impacts
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Design line 6
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Net Cost (%).................... 0.0............... 71.5.............. 17.6.............. 36.2.............. 36.2.............. 93.4.
Net Benefit (%)................. 0.0............... 28.5.............. 82.4.............. 63.8.............. 63.8.............. 6.6.
No Impact (%)................... 100.0............. 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0.
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Design line 7
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Net Cost (%).................... 041*1.8........... 1.8............... 2.0............... 3.7............... 3.7............... 46.4.
Net Benefit (%)................. 98.2.............. 98.2.............. 98.0.............. 96.3.............. 96.3.............. 53.6.
No Impact (%)................... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0.
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Design line 8
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Net Cost (%).................... 5.2............... 5.2............... 15.3.............. 10.5.............. 78.5.............. 78.5.
Net Benefit (%)................. 94.8.............. 94.8.............. 84.7.............. 89.5.............. 21.5.............. 21.5.
No Impact (%)................... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0............... 0.0.
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6. The first sentence on page 7365, column 1, paragraph 7 is
corrected to read as follows:
``At TSL 3, the average LCC impact ranges from $303 for design line
6 to $2,625 for design line 8. The median PBP ranges from 12.8 years
for design line 6 to 4.7 years for design line 7''.
7. On pages 7379 and 7380, Sec. 431.196, the ``%'' headings in the
second row of the tables in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) are corrected
to read as ``Efficiency (%)''.
8. On page 7380, Sec. 431.196, interchange the tables in
paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) to read as follows:
(b) Liquid-Immersed Distribution Transformers.
(1) The efficiency of a liquid-immersed distribution transformer
manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, but before January 1, 2016,
shall be no less than that required for their kVA rating in the table
below. Liquid-immersed distribution transformers with kVA ratings not
appearing in the table shall have their minimum efficiency level
determined by linear interpolation of the kVA and efficiency values
immediately above and below that kVA rating.
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Single-phase Three-phase
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kVA Efficiency (%) kVA Efficiency (%)
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10............................................ 98.62 15.............................. 98.36
15............................................ 98.76 30.............................. 98.62
25............................................ 98.91 45.............................. 98.76
37.5.......................................... 99.01 75.............................. 98.91
50............................................ 99.08 112.5........................... 99.01
75............................................ 99.17 150............................. 99.08
100........................................... 99.23 225............................. 99.17
167........................................... 99.25 300............................. 99.23
250........................................... 99.32 500............................. 99.25
333........................................... 99.36 750............................. 99.32
500........................................... 99.42 1000............................ 99.36
667........................................... 99.46 1500............................ 99.42
833........................................... 99.49 2000............................ 99.46
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2500............................ 99.49
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Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-
Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart K, Appendix A.
(2) The efficiency of a liquid-immersed distribution transformer
manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, shall be no less than that
required for their kVA rating in the table below. Liquid-immersed
distribution transformers with kVA ratings not appearing in the table
shall have their minimum efficiency level determined by linear
interpolation of the kVA and efficiency values immediately above and
below that kVA rating.
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Single-phase Three-phase
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kVA Efficiency (%) kVA Efficiency (%)
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10............................................ 98.70 15.............................. 98.65
15............................................ 98.82 30.............................. 98.83
25............................................ 98.95 45.............................. 98.92
37.5.......................................... 99.05 75.............................. 99.03
50............................................ 99.11 112.5........................... 99.11
75............................................ 99.19 150............................. 99.16
100........................................... 99.25 225............................. 99.23
167........................................... 99.33 300............................. 99.27
250........................................... 99.39 500............................. 99.35
333........................................... 99.43 750............................. 99.40
500........................................... 99.49 1000............................ 99.43
667........................................... 99.52 1500............................ 99.48
833........................................... 99.55 2000............................ 99.51
2500............................ 99.53
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Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-
Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart K, Appendix A.
9. On pages 7380 and 7381, Sec. 431.196, interchange the tables in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) to read as follows:
(c) Medium-Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformers.
(1) The efficiency of a medium- voltage dry-type distribution
transformer manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, but before
January 1, 2016, shall be no less than that required for their kVA and
BIL rating in the table below. Medium-voltage dry-type distribution
transformers with kVA ratings not appearing in the table shall have
their minimum efficiency level determined by linear interpolation of
the kVA and efficiency values immediately above and below that kVA
rating.
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Single-phase Three-phase
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BIL* 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >=96 kV BIL* 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >=96 kV
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Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency
kVA (%) (%) (%) kVA (%) (%) (%)
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15................... 98.10 97.86 ........... 15 97.50 97.18 ...........
25................... 98.33 98.12 ........... 30 97.90 97.63 ...........
37.5................. 98.49 98.30 ........... 45 98.10 97.86 ...........
50................... 98.60 98.42 ........... 75 98.33 98.12 ...........
75................... 98.73 98.57 98.53 112.5 98.49 98.30 ...........
100.................. 98.82 98.67 98.63 150 98.60 98.42 ...........
167.................. 98.96 98.83 98.80 225 98.73 98.57 98.53
250.................. 99.07 98.95 98.91 300 98.82 98.67 98.63
333.................. 99.14 99.03 98.99 500 98.96 98.83 98.80
500.................. 99.22 99.12 99.09 750 99.07 98.95 98.91
667.................. 99.27 99.18 99.15 1000 99.14 99.03 98.99
833.................. 99.31 99.23 99.20 1500 99.22 99.12 99.09
........... ........... ........... 2000 99.27 99.18 99.15
........... ........... ........... 2500 99.31 99.23 99.20
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*BIL means basic impulse insulation level.
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-
Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart K, Appendix A.
(2) The efficiency of a medium- voltage dry-type distribution
transformer manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, shall be no less
than that required for their kVA and BIL rating in the table below.
Medium-voltage dry-type distribution transformers with kVA ratings not
appearing in the table shall have their
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minimum efficiency level determined by linear interpolation of the kVA
and efficiency values immediately above and below that kVA rating.
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Single-phase Three-phase
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BIL* 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >=96 kV BIL* 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >=96 kV
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Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency
kVA (%) (%) (%) kVA (%) (%) (%)
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15................... 98.10 97.86 ........... 15 97.50 97.18 ...........
25................... 98.33 98.12 ........... 30 97.90 97.63 ...........
37.5................. 98.49 98.30 ........... 45 98.10 97.86 ...........
50................... 98.60 98.42 ........... 75 98.33 98.13 ...........
75................... 98.73 98.57 98.53 112.5 98.52 98.36 ...........
100.................. 98.82 98.67 98.63 150 98.65 98.51 ...........
167.................. 98.96 98.83 98.80 225 98.82 98.69 98.57
250.................. 99.07 98.95 98.91 300 98.93 98.81 98.69
333.................. 99.14 99.03 98.99 500 99.09 98.99 98.89
500.................. 99.22 99.12 99.09 750 99.21 99.12 99.02
667.................. 99.27 99.18 99.15 1000 99.28 99.20 99.11
833.................. 99.31 99.23 99.20 1500 99.37 99.30 99.21
........... ........... ........... 2000 99.43 99.36 99.28
........... ........... ........... 2500 99.47 99.41 99.33
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* BIL means basic impulse insulation level.
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate rated load, determined according to the DOE Test-
Procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart K, Appendix A.
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 15, 2012.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2012-3987 Filed 2-23-12; 8:45 am]
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