Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer Products Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Energy Labeling Rule), 77868-77884 [2014-30135]
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Dated: December 18, 2014.
Kevin J. Wolf,
Assistant Secretary for Export
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014–30019 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am]
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16 CFR Part 305
[3084–AB15]
Energy and Water Use Labeling for
Consumer Products Under the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (Energy
Labeling Rule)
Federal Trade Commission
(‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Consistent with proposed
amendments published in a June 18,
2014 Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (SNPRM), the Commission
updates its label requirements for
heating and cooling equipment and
removes information from furnace labels
about regional conservation standards.
DATES: The amendments published in
this document will become effective on
April 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Relevant portions of the
proceeding, including this document,
are available at the Commission’s Web
site, www.ftc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hampton Newsome, (202) 326–2889,
Attorney, Division of Enforcement,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal
Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
I. Background
The Commission issued the Energy
Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) in 1979,1
pursuant to the Energy Policy and
1 44 FR 66466 (Nov. 19, 1979) (Rule’s initial
promulgation).
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Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA).2 The
Rule requires energy labeling for major
home appliances and other consumer
products to help consumers compare
competing models. When first
published, the Rule applied to eight
categories: Refrigerators, refrigeratorfreezers, freezers, dishwashers, water
heaters, clothes washers, room air
conditioners, and furnaces. The
Commission subsequently expanded the
Rule’s coverage to include central air
conditioners, heat pumps, plumbing
products, lighting products, ceiling fans,
and televisions. The Commission is
separately reviewing the entire Rule.3
The Rule requires manufacturers to
attach yellow EnergyGuide labels for
many of the covered products and
prohibits retailers from removing the
labels or rendering them illegible. In
addition, the Rule directs sellers,
including retailers, to post label
information on Web sites and in paper
catalogs from which consumers can
order products. EnergyGuide labels for
covered products contain three key
disclosures: Estimated annual energy
cost (for most products); a product’s
energy consumption or energy
efficiency rating as determined from
Department of Energy (DOE) test
procedures; and a comparability range
displaying the highest and lowest
energy costs or efficiency ratings for all
similar models. For energy cost
calculations, the Rule specifies national
average costs for applicable energy
sources (e.g., electricity, natural gas, oil)
as calculated by DOE. Under the Rule,
the Commission periodically updates
comparability range and annual energy
cost information.4 The Commission
updates the range information based on
manufacturer data submitted pursuant
to the Rule’s reporting requirements.
II. Updates to Heating and Cooling
Labels
Summary: The Commission amends
its label requirements for heating and
cooling equipment consistent with
proposed amendments in a
Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (SNPRM) published on
June 18, 2014 (79 FR 34642). As detailed
below, these amendments update labels
for furnaces and boilers, including range
2 42 U.S.C. 6294. EPCA also requires the
Department of Energy (DOE) to develop test
procedures that measure how much energy
appliances use, and to determine the representative
average cost a consumer pays for different types of
energy.
3 77 FR 15298 (Mar. 15, 2012) (initiation of
regulatory review). The Commission currently has
another open proceeding related to light bulb
coverage. See 76 FR 45715 (Aug. 1, 2011) (proposed
expanded light bulb coverage).
4 16 CFR 305.10.
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information, remove information on
furnace labels about regional standards,
and remove mandatory capacity
disclosures for all heating and cooling
equipment.5 The Commission will
address other matters discussed in the
June 18, 2014 SNPRM in a future
notice.6
Background: The Commission issued
revised heating and cooling equipment
labels in 2013 to provide installers and
consumers with information about new
regional standards issued by DOE for
some of those products.7 The new FTC
labels for split-system and singlepackage central air conditioners, gas
furnaces, and non-weatherized mobile
home furnaces included information
about compliance with the regional
standards in the form of statements and
maps illustrating regions where specific
models can be installed under the DOE
rules. The new labels also included a
Web site link, model number, and
capacity information for all furnaces
and central air conditioners (regardless
of whether subject to regional or
uniform national standards) to help
consumers access DOE-generated cost
information online.8
However, following issuance of the
new FTC requirements, a legal
settlement vacated the DOE regional
furnace standards.9 Because the
Commission tied implementation for the
new labels (including labels for
products subject to uniform national
standards) to the DOE regional
standards dates, the settlement had the
effect of postponing indefinitely the
FTC label updates for most gas furnaces,
oil furnaces, boilers, and electric
furnaces.10
5 The amendments also make a non-substantive
correction to section 305.7(a) and (b), which
references DOE procedures for measuring
refrigerator and freezer capacity. The Association of
Home Appliance Manufactures identified this issue
in their recent comment (#569–00014). In Appendix
L, the amendments also update the refrigeratorfreezer and clothes washer prototype labels and
reinsert the current sample ceiling fan label, which
was inadvertently removed by recent amendments.
6 In response to the SNPRM, the Commission
received 17 comments from organizations and
individuals. Six of these addressed the heating and
cooling issues discussed in this document. See
https://www.ftc.gov/policy/public-comments/
initiative-569. The comments addressing issues
discussed in this Notice include: American Public
Gas Association (APGA) (#569–00012), American
Gas Association (AGA) (#569–00013), AirConditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
(AHRI) (#569–00016), Earthjustice (on behalf of
several energy efficiency groups) (#569–00017),
Goodman Global, Inc., (#569–00008), Laclede Gas
(#569–00011), and Nicholas (#569–0003).
7 78 FR 8362 (Feb. 6, 2013).
8 78 FR at 8365.
9 American Public Gas Ass’n v. DOE, No. 11–1485
(D.C. Cir. filed Dec. 23, 2011) (DE.#1433580, May
1, 2013) and (DE.# 1489805, Apr. 24, 2014).
10 The settlement did not affect DOE regional
standards (or FTC labels) for split system and single
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In the wake of the settlement, DOE is
not likely to issue revised regional
furnace standards in the immediate
future. Given these circumstances, the
Commission, in its June 18, 2014
SNPRM, proposed to address the need
for current information by updating the
energy use ranges for boilers and oilfurnace labels and ranges. Furthermore,
the Commission proposed to update the
labels and ranges for all furnaces and
omit the obsolete regional standards
information for those products.11
Consistent with the new labels required
by the February 6, 2013 amendments,
the proposed label would include a
prominent link to an online energy cost
calculator provided by the DOE Web
site (productinfo.energy.gov). This
calculator will provide a clear,
understandable tool to allow consumers
to compare energy costs of different
models.12 To coincide with new
efficiency standards for gas furnaces, the
Commission proposed making the
revised gas furnace labels effective on
January 1, 2015.13
The Commission also proposed
eliminating capacity disclosures on
EnergyGuide labels for heating and
cooling equipment, but maintaining
model numbers. Prior to the February 6,
2013 amendments, the EnergyGuide
labels for furnaces and central air
conditioners did not require capacity
disclosures. In 2013, the Commission
added a capacity disclosure to help
consumers access cost information
posted on the DOE Web site. In the
SNPRM (79 FR at 34652–34653), the
Commission proposed eliminating this
new requirement because the capacity
for split-system air conditioners varies
depending on the condenser-coil
combination. Therefore, a capacity
disclosure requirement could raise
implementation problems and mislead
consumers for some products. Under the
proposal, consumers could use model
numbers to access specific cost and
capacity information for various
products, including condenser-coil
combinations, through the DOE Web
site.
Comments: Many comments
supported the elimination of
information about the vacated DOE
package central air conditioners scheduled to
become effective on January 1, 2015. As part of the
settlement, DOE agreed to issue a policy statement
establishing an 18-month enforcement grace period
for any air conditioner units manufactured before
January 1, 2015.
11 These amendments do not alter the January 1,
2015 compliance date for central air conditioners
established in the February 6, 2013 notice. 78 FR
8362.
12 78 FR at 8365.
13 The SNPRM also proposed a November 1, 2014
effective date for boilers and oil furnace labels.
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regional standards from the label.14 No
comments opposed this proposal.15
The comments provided differing
views on the Commission’s proposal to
eliminate capacity disclosures for
heating and cooling products. AHRI,
which filed comments (#563707–00010)
on the issue earlier in the proceeding,
and Goodman agreed with the proposal.
AHRI explained that the EnergyGuide
label only appears on a split-system air
conditioner’s condensing unit. Because
manufacturers cannot predict which
coil will be paired with a particular
condenser, they cannot predict the
system’s capacity rating. In lieu of
capacity ratings, AHRI suggested that
the FTC allow manufacturers to print
basic model numbers on their
EnergyGuide labels, which consumers
can use to access the capacity
information on DOE’s database.16
In contrast, several efficiency groups
urged the Commission to retain the
model capacity disclosure. The groups,
which understood the proposed change
to be limited to split-system air
conditioners, argued that retaining the
disclosure would be more informative
and more consistent with disclosures for
other products, such as oil furnaces.
They urged consideration of a range of
capacities for split-system units. The
groups also noted that the DOE Web site
link on the FTC label is not yet operable
and explained that DOE does not collect
heating capacity information for splitsystem heat pumps. The groups urged
the FTC to ensure that the DOE Web site
is updated appropriately.17
Finally, several comments from
natural gas industry groups urged the
Commission to prohibit the ENERGY
14 See e.g., AHRI, Goodman, and APGA. AHRI
recommended that the Commission consolidate the
effective dates for the revised furnace and boiler
labels to January 1, 2015 to simplify compliance.
15 Some commenters raised broader issues related
to heating and cooling equipment not addressed in
this Notice because they may require a specific
proposal and additional public comment. For
example, AHRI recommended that the Commission
create new labels for packaged rooftop systems, a
combination of a gas furnace product and air
conditioner or heat pump. In addition, several
commenters (e.g., AGA and AGPA) raised questions
about label disclosures related to full fuel cycle
issues. The Commission will address these matters
in the future.
16 One commenter, Nicholas (#569–003),
recommended that the Commission require heating
and cooling equipment labels to display the AHRI
Certification number for the part. The commenter
explained that such information would aid
consumers in determining the efficiency rating of
the installed equipment. The Commission does not
propose to add such information because the label
already contains the model number, which can be
used to locate system efficiency through the DOE
Compliance Certification Management System or
AHRI’s online database.
17 See Earthjustice (#569–00017).
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STAR logo on certain furnaces.18 Since
2012, furnace models rated between a
90 and a 95 annual fuel utilization
efficiency (AFUE) qualify for the
ENERGY STAR program when installed
in southern states.19 The ENERGY STAR
logo for these models contains a map
denoting those states accompanied by
the ENERGY STAR symbol and the
words ‘‘qualified only in.’’ The
commenters argued that this ENERGY
STAR logo incorrectly implies a
regional minimum efficiency standard
exists for furnaces and thus will lead to
consumer confusion. Therefore, APGA
suggested that labels bearing the
ENERGY STAR logo contain the
following disclosure: ‘‘This furnace
qualifies for the Department of Energy
(DOE) and Environmental Protections
Agency’s (EPA) volunteer ENERGY
STAR program.’’ AGA, on the other
hand, urged the Commission simply to
prohibit the ENERGY STAR logo on
furnace labels. It also questioned
whether the Commission has authority
to allow the ENERGY STAR logo on
EnergyGuide labels.
Discussion: Consistent with its
proposal in the SNPRM, the
Commission updates furnace and boiler
labels to include new range
information,20 provide the link to the
DOE Web site for cost information, and
eliminate the capacity disclosure
requirement.21 In the absence of
regional furnace standards following the
DOE Settlement, the amendments
eliminate any disclosures related to
regional standards for such products. If
DOE issues revised regional standards
in the future, the Commission will
revisit whether and how to require label
disclosures relating to regional
standards. To ensure industry members
have adequate time to implement these
18 See APGA (#569–00012), AGA (#569–00013),
and Laclede Gas (#569–00011).
19 See ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for
Furnaces—Test Method (Rev. Jun–2011) (https://
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/specs/
private/Furnaces_Version_3.0_Program_
Requirements.pdf).
20 The new furnace ranges included in this Notice
apply to non-weatherized furnaces. The
Commission issued updated ranges for weatherized
furnaces on August 12, 2014. See 79 FR 46985.
21 The amendments also update the split-system
central air conditioner sample label in Appendix L
to indicate that U.S. territories are not part of the
‘‘Southeast’’ region for the purposes DOE’s regional
standards regulations. See 10 CFR 430.32. In
addition, consistent with the requirements
published in 2013 for both furnaces and central air
conditioners (78 FR 8362, 8374 (Feb. 6, 2013)), the
final rule (305.12(f)(2)) requires the name of the
manufacturer or private labeler on the furnace label.
The SNPRM contained obsolete language for
manufacturer and private labeler names on furnace
labels.
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changes, the effective date for these
amendments is April 6, 2015.
The amendments no longer require
capacity disclosures for heating and
cooling equipment labels. Instead, the
amendments make capacity disclosures
optional for all such equipment except
for split-system air conditioners, whose
labels may not contain capacity
disclosures. The Commission issues
these amendments for the following
reasons. First, as noted in the SNPRM,
the installed capacity of split-system air
conditioners varies depending on the
condenser-coil combination.
Accordingly, a capacity requirement for
those products is difficult to implement
and could mislead or confuse
consumers, even if a range of capacity
is disclosed.22 Second, although the
Commission initially explained that
consumers need capacity information
on the label to access cost information
on the DOE Web site (78 FR at 8365),
the Commission has since learned that
the full model number of the installed
system is adequate for all heating and
cooling equipment. Finally, the absence
of a capacity disclosure is unlikely to
have a significant impact for typical
consumers. Installation professionals
use capacity numbers (expressed in Btu/
h) to ensure a particular model is
suitable for a consumer’s home.
Consumers seeking capacity information
for a particular model can obtain it from
their installer contractor or from the
DOE Web site.23 However, since some
manufacturers may want to retain
capacity information on their labels or
may not desire to change recently
updated labels to remove this
information, the final rule makes the
capacity disclosures optional for all
models except split-systems, where
such disclosures may cause confusion.
The final rule does not prohibit the
ENERGY STAR logo on the
EnergyGuide label for furnaces.24 The
Commission has permitted the ENERGY
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the rated efficiency of oil furnaces can
depend on the input capacity set by the installer the
Rule (section 305.12) allows manufacturers to
provide a chart of different efficiency ratings
associated with different input capacities that may
be used by installers. However, unlike split-system
air conditioners, the number of possible
combinations and associated ratings is limited and
can easily appear on the label. The final rule retains
the optional capacity chart for oil furnace labels.
23 The FTC staff will work with DOE to ensure the
online cost calculator is operational before the new
labels go into effect in 2015 and that capacity
information collected by DOE is adequate for
consumers and installers.
24 The requirements regarding ENERGY STAR
information on labels are consistent with EPCA,
which specifically authorizes the Commission to
include any information on the label related to
energy consumption that would assist consumers in
making purchasing decisions and in using the
product. 42 U.S.C. 6294(c)(5).
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STAR logo on EnergyGuide labels since
April 3, 2000 (65 FR 17554). As the
Commission explained, the combination
of the EnergyGuide’s detailed efficiency
rating disclosure and the ENERGY
STAR logo provides a robust source of
energy efficiency information to
consumers. Without clear evidence
indicating the logo suggests the
existence of a regional standard to
consumers, the Commission does not
propose eliminating or qualifying this
important information. In addition,
installers can remedy any confusion that
may stem from the ENERGY STAR logo
during their discussions with
customers, which typically occur as part
of the sale of this type of equipment.
Finally, the logo is optional under the
Rule. If manufacturers believe it creates
confusion for consumers examining the
label, they may choose not to include it.
III. Paperwork Reduction Act
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The provisions of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act relating to a Regulatory
Flexibility Act analysis (5 U.S.C. 603–
604) are not applicable to this
proceeding because the amendments do
not impose any new obligations on
entities regulated by the Energy
Labeling Rule. As explained in detail
elsewhere in this document, the
amendments do not significantly change
the substance or frequency of the
recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting
requirements. Thus, the amendments
will not have a ‘‘significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities.’’ 5 U.S.C. 605. The Commission
has concluded, therefore, that a
regulatory flexibility analysis is not
necessary, and certifies, under Section
605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 605(b)), that the amendments
announced today will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
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Advertising, Energy conservation,
Household appliances, Labeling,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
For the reasons set out above, the
Commission amends 16 CFR part 305 as
follows:
PART 305—ENERGY AND WATER USE
LABELING FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS UNDER THE ENERGY
POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
(ENERGY LABELING RULE)
1. The authority citation for Part 305
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6294.
2. In § 305.7, amend paragraphs (a)
and (b) to read as follows:
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§ 305.7
Determinations of capacity.
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The current Rule contains
recordkeeping, disclosure, testing, and
reporting requirements that constitute
information collection requirements as
defined by 5 CFR 1320.3(c), the
definitional provision within the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations that implement the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). OMB
has approved the Rule’s existing
information collection requirements
through May 31, 2017 (OMB Control No.
3084–0069). The amendments do not
change the substance or frequency of the
recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting
requirements and, therefore, do not
require further OMB clearance.
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(a) Refrigerators and refrigeratorfreezers. The capacity shall be the total
refrigerated volume (VT) and the
adjusted total volume (AV) in cubic feet,
rounded to the nearest one-tenth of a
cubic foot, as determined according to
appendix A to 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B.
(b) Freezers. The capacity shall be the
total refrigerated volume (VT) and the
adjusted total volume (AV) in cubic feet,
rounded to the nearest one-tenth of a
cubic foot, as determined according to
appendix B to 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B.
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■ 3. Amend § 305.12, to revise
paragraph (f) to read as follows, remove
paragraphs (g) and (h), redesignate
paragraph (i) as paragraph (g), and
revise newly redesignated paragraph (g)
to read as follows:
§ 305.12 Labeling for central air
conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces.
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(f) Content of furnace labels: Content
of labels for non-weatherized furnaces,
weatherized furnaces, mobile home
furnaces, electric furnaces, and boilers.
(1) Headlines and texts, as illustrated
in the prototype and sample labels in
appendix L to this part.
(2) Name of manufacturer or private
labeler shall, in the case of a
corporation, be deemed to be satisfied
only by the actual corporate name,
which may be preceded or followed by
the name of the particular division of
the corporation. In the case of an
individual, partnership, or association,
the name under which the business is
conducted shall be used.
(3) The model’s basic model number.
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(4) The model’s capacity. Inclusion of
capacity is optional at the discretion of
the manufacturer or private labeler.
(5) The annual fuel utilization
efficiency (AFUE) for furnace models as
determined in accordance with § 305.5.
(6) Ranges of comparability consisting
of the lowest and highest annual fuel
utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings for
all furnaces of the model’s type
consistent with the sample labels in
appendix L.
(7) Placement of the labeled product
on the scale shall be proportionate to
the lowest and highest annual fuel
utilization efficiency ratings forming the
scale.
(8) The following statement shall
appear in bold print on furnace labels
adjacent to the range(s) as illustrated in
the sample labels in appendix L:
For energy cost info, visit
productinfo.energy.gov.
(9) The following statement shall
appear at the top of the label as
illustrated in the sample labels in
appendix L to this part:
Federal law prohibits removal of this
label before consumer purchase.
(10) No marks or information other
than that specified in this part shall
appear on or directly adjoining this
label except that:
(i) A part or publication number
identification may be included on this
label, as desired by the manufacturer. If
a manufacturer elects to use a part or
publication number, it must appear in
the lower right-hand corner of the label
and be set in 6-point type or smaller.
(ii) The energy use disclosure labels
required by the governments of Canada
or Mexico may appear directly adjoining
this label, as desired by the
manufacturer.
(iii) The manufacturer may include
the ENERGY STAR logo on the label for
certified products in a location
consistent with the sample labels in
appendix L to this part. The logo must
be no larger than 1 inch by 3 inches in
size. Only manufacturers that have
signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Department of
Energy or the Environmental Protection
Agency may add the ENERGY STAR
logo to labels on qualifying covered
products; such manufacturers may add
the ENERGY STAR logo to labels only
on those covered products that are
contemplated by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
(11) Manufacturers of boilers shipped
with more than one input nozzle to be
installed in the field must label such
boilers with the AFUE of the system
when it is set up with the nozzle that
results in the lowest AFUE rating.
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(12) Manufacturers that ship out
boilers that may be set up as either
steam or hot water units must label the
boilers with the AFUE rating derived by
conducting the required test on the
boiler as a hot water unit.
(13) Manufacturers of oil furnaces
must label their products with the
AFUE rating associated with the
furnace’s input capacity set by the
manufacturer at shipment. The oil
furnace label may also contain a chart,
as illustrated in sample label 9B in
appendix L to this part, indicating the
efficiency rating at up to three
additional input capacities offered by
the manufacturer. Consistent with
paragraph (f)(10)(iii) of this section,
labels for oil furnaces may include the
ENERGY STAR logo only if the model
qualifies for that program on all input
capacities displayed on the label.
(g) Content of central air conditioner
labels: Content of labels for central air
conditioners and heat pumps.
(1) Headlines and texts, as illustrated
in the prototype and sample labels in
appendix L to this part.
(2) Name of manufacturer or private
labeler shall, in the case of a
corporation, be deemed to be satisfied
only by the actual corporate name,
which may be preceded or followed by
the name of the particular division of
the corporation. In the case of an
individual, partnership, or association,
the name under which the business is
conducted shall be used.
(3) The model’s basic model number.
(4) The model’s capacity. Inclusion of
capacity is optional at the discretion of
the manufacturer or private labeler for
all models except split-system labels,
which may not disclose capacity.
(5) The seasonal energy efficiency
ratio (SEER) for the cooling function of
central air conditioners as determined
in accordance with § 305.5. For the
heating function, the heating seasonal
performance factor (HSPF) shall be
calculated for heating Region IV for the
standardized design heating
requirement nearest the capacity
measured in the High Temperature Test
in accordance with § 305.5. In addition,
as illustrated in the sample labels 7 and
8 in appendix L to this part, the ratings
for any split-system condenserevaporator coil combinations shall
include the low and high ratings of all
condenser-evaporator coil combinations
certified to the Department of Energy
pursuant to 10 CFR part 430.
(6)(i) Each cooling-only central air
conditioner label shall contain a range
of comparability consisting of the lowest
and highest SEER for all cooling only
central air conditioners consistent with
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sample label 7A in appendix L to this
part.
(ii) Each heat pump label, except as
noted in paragraph (g)(6)(iii) of this
section, shall contain two ranges of
comparability. The first range shall
consist of the lowest and highest
seasonal energy efficiency ratios for the
cooling side of all heat pumps
consistent with sample label 8 in
appendix L to this part. The second
range shall consist of the lowest and
highest heating seasonal performance
factors for the heating side of all heat
pumps consistent with sample label 8 in
appendix L to this part.
(iii) Each heating-only heat pump
label shall contain a range of
comparability consisting of the lowest
and highest heating seasonal
performance factors for all heating-only
heat pumps following the format of
sample label 8 in appendix L to this
part.
(7) Placement of the labeled product
on the scale shall be proportionate to
the lowest and highest efficiency ratings
forming the scale.
(8) The following statement shall
appear on the label in bold print as
indicated in the sample labels in
appendix L to this part.
For energy cost info, visit
productinfo.energy.gov.
(9) All labels on split-system
condenser units must contain one of the
following three statements:
(i) For labels disclosing only the
seasonal energy efficiency ratio for
cooling, the statement should read:
This system’s efficiency rating depends
on the coil your contractor installs
with this unit. Ask for details.
(ii) For labels disclosing both the
seasonal energy efficiency ratio for
cooling and the heating seasonal
performance factor for heating, the
statement should read:
This system’s efficiency ratings depend
on the coil your contractor installs
with this unit. The heating efficiency
rating will vary slightly in different
geographic regions. Ask your
contractor for details.
(iii) For labels disclosing only the
heating seasonal performance factor for
heating, the statement should read:
This system’s efficiency rating depends
on the coil your contractor installs
with this unit. The efficiency rating
will vary slightly in different
geographic regions. Ask your
contractor for details.
(10) The following statement shall
appear at the top of the label as
illustrated in the sample labels in
appendix L of this part:
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(11) For any single-package air
conditioner with an Energy Efficiency
Ratio (EER) of at least 11.0, any splitsystem central air conditioner with a
rated cooling capacity of at least 45,000
Btu/h and efficiency ratings of at least
14 SEER and 11.7 EER, and any splitsystem central air conditioners with a
rated cooling capacity less than 45,000
Btu/h and efficiency ratings of at least
14 SEER and 12.2 EER, the label must
contain the following regional standards
information:
(i) A statement that reads: Notice
Federal law allows this unit to be
installed in all U.S. states and
territories.
(ii) For split systems, a statement that
reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): The
installed system’s EER could range
from [_] to [_], depending on the coil
installed with this unit.
(iii) For single-package air
conditioners, a statement that reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): This
model’s EER is [_].
(12) For any split-system central air
conditioners with a rated cooling
capacity of at least 45,000 Btu/h and
minimum efficiency ratings below 14
SEER or 11.7 EER, and any split-system
central air conditioner with a rated
cooling capacity less than 45,000 Btu/h
and a minimum efficiency rating below
14 SEER or 12.2 EER, the label must
contain the following regional standards
information consistent with sample
label 7 in appendix L to this part:
(i) A statement that reads:
The installed system must meet the
minimum Federal regional efficiency
standards.
See productinfo.energy.gov for
certified combinations.
(ii) A map, chart, and accompanying
text as illustrated in the sample label 7
in appendix L.
(iii) For split-system air conditioner
systems, a statement that reads
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): Could
range from [_] to [_], depending on the
coil installed with this unit.
(13) For any single-package air
conditioner with an EER below 11.0, the
label must contain the following
regional standards information
consistent with sample label 7B in
appendix L to this part:
(i) A statement that reads:
Notice Federal law allows this unit to be
installed only in: AK, AL, AR, CO,
CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN,
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ,
NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
and U.S. territories.
Federal law prohibits installation of this
unit in other states.
(ii) A map and accompanying text as
illustrated in the sample label 7A in
appendix L.
(iii) A statement that reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): This
model’s EER is [_].
(14) No marks or information other
than that specified in this part shall
appear on or directly adjoining this
label except that:
(i) A part or publication number
identification may be included on this
label, as desired by the manufacturer. If
a manufacturer elects to use a part or
publication number, it must appear in
the lower right-hand corner of the label
and be set in 6-point type or smaller.
(ii) The energy use disclosure labels
required by the governments of Canada
or Mexico may appear directly adjoining
this label, as desired by the
manufacturer.
(iii) The manufacturer may include
the ENERGY STAR logo on the label for
certified products in a location
consistent with the sample labels in
appendix L to this part. The logo must
be no larger than 1 inch by 3 inches in
size. Only manufacturers that have
signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Department of
Energy or the Environmental Protection
Agency may add the ENERGY STAR
logo to labels on qualifying covered
products; such manufacturers may add
the ENERGY STAR logo to labels only
on those covered products that are
contemplated by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
4. Revise Appendices G1, G2, G3, G4,
G5, G6, G7, and G8 to part 305 to read
as follows:
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Appendix G1 to Part 305—Furnaces—
Gas
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Furnace type
Low
Non-Weatherized Gas Furnaces—All Capacities ...................................................................................................
Gas Furnaces—All Capacities .................................................................................................................................
High
80.0
81.0
98.5
95.0
Appendix G2 to Part 305—Furnaces—
Electric
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Furnace type
Low
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Oil
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Non-Weatherized Oil Furnaces—All Capacities ......................................................................................................
Weatherized Oil Furnaces—All Capacities .............................................................................................................
High
83.0
78.0
96.7
83.0
Appendix G4 to Part 305—Mobile
Home Furnaces—Gas
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Mobile Home Gas Furnaces—All Capacities ..........................................................................................................
High
80.0
96.5
Appendix G5 to Part 305—Mobile
Home Furnaces—Oil
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Mobile Home Oil Furnaces—All Capacities ............................................................................................................
High
80.0
87.0
Appendix G6 to Part 305—Boilers (Gas)
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Gas Boilers (except steam)—All Capacities ...........................................................................................................
Gas Boilers (steam)—All Capacities .......................................................................................................................
High
82.0
81.0
96.3
83.4
Appendix G7 to Part 305—Boilers (Oil)
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Oil Boilers—All Capacities .......................................................................................................................................
High
82.0
91.2
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(Electric)
Range of annual fuel utilization
efficiencies
(AFUEs)
Type
Low
Electric Boilers—All Capacities ...............................................................................................................................
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100
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5. Appendix L to part 305 is amended
as follows:
■ a. Prototype Labels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are
revised;
■
b. Sample Labels 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A, and
9B are revised;
■ c. Sample Labels 7B and 8A are
removed; and
■ d. Sample Label 17 is added.
The revisions read as follows:
■
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Appendix L to Part 305—Sample Labels
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BILLING CODE 6750–01–P
UIDE
XYZ COtporation
Refrigmator..fraezer
• Automatic Defmst
Model ABe-l
Capacity: 23 Cubic: flat
• Side-Mounted Fraetar
• Tllrougtt.the-Door Ice
Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers.
18pt.Aifal
NanowBold
Labels with yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures
Narrow Bold
425kwh
~-----------r---NarmwBold
1.Aifal
Estimated Yearly Eleclricily Use
~-----------r---1~Aifal
,
NamiWBold
1~Aifal
• Your cost Will depend on your utility rates and use. ~-------------+-- t=Bold
• Cost range based only on models of similar oapacily with automatic del'tost.
91J,l~l
skfe.:lnounled fleezet and th~ ice.
• Eslimaled energy cost based on a naliOnal average electricity cost of 12 cents
perkWII.
.
Nanv..
ftc.gov/energy +----.....;...---+-- ~rrrowAifal
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77875
XYZ Corporation
Model$ G39, X88,Z33
Capaelt¥ (tub volume): 2.5 cubic feet
Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers.
Labels wiH1 yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures
$16
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost
Estunated Yearly Electr1c1ty Use
l!kAlial
NlimlW Sole!
IWhH VS8d Wl\h il natnll Q3S V~iltBF 1'~{1\Pf
358kWh
U'eo~c~
1~Ariill
.
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+----------1---
• Your cost will depe~~d on your utility mea and...
• Cost range based only onstandaidcapaclymodels.
• Estimated operating cost based on six wash loads a week and a national average
elaclrici!Y cost of 12 QeniS per ltWh and natural gas cost of $1.09 per therm.
Narrow ......
~Af!al
Na~~.,..
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10 pt ---!~
Aria! Narrow
lllw<®tlli:olilre"Mi!l<>lirnswibeH>elol1l<::mS!lfll€~!JIIr~ " M f - - - 9pt
U.S. Gewmment
Aria! Narrow
XYl Corporation
Coollilg Only
.-~---10/12
Mode!NHGS
10/12 ----1111'" C!mtrallllr Comli!lQ®r
Aria! Narrow Sold
Mal Narrow Bold
Single f'aeki!llll
'I pt. rule
-----+-IP..,....--------------,
19pt----+--t•
<IIJI----------+----12pt
Aria! Narrow Bold
Arial Narrow Bold
. . . --1-----------+---
38 pt.Ariai Bold -----1---iP..
3pt. rule----1---~.....
..r--1--------~--+--- 2ptrule
For el1Qfgy cost inlo, \!igit ""111111!+---- 12114
produdinfo.e.nergy.g_ov
Aria! Narrow
10 ptArial Narrow Bold - - - - + - - i P . . 1 0
8!9.6 Ariaf Na1row
l.ast.Eil!eiotlt
11 pf.Arial Narrow ----+---1--IP..
8!12Arial N<>rrow ----+---1--1•
18 pt. Aria! Narrow Bolct----+-i•
21Ul
Moilffllloiool
Notite
fe!leral law allows this unit lo be installed only in:
14116.8 Aria! Narrow
bold where indicated
11!132
i2pl.!riangie
---+-111"" AK,.Al.AR. CO, CT, DC DE FL,.GA,
1
Ariaf Narrow
...t---10112
Aria: Narrow Bold
Ht, lO, lL, lA, lN. KS, KY, I.A, MA. IME,
Mo. Ml, MN, MQ, MS, MT, NC, NO,
~E, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR.. PA, Rl,
SC, SO, TN, TX, UT, VA, lfl, WA, WV,
W!, WY, andU..S. territories.
11 ptfl.rial Narrow _ _ __,...,....._
10pt _ _ __,.,.....
Arial Narrow Bold
"Mf---Spt
Aria! Narrow
Federal law prohlbtlS inSlallmion of!his !J!iif in olher· !;tares.
Ef!&'W Eff~cy Rat!~ (Efl!}: TN• u!li!'• EER"' 10~.
~~--------------~----~8~
Aria! Narrow
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Federal law prohibits removal of this .label before oonsumer purchase_
U.S. Government
EnER
Central Air Conditioner
Cooling Only
Split System
XYZ Corporation
Model HC47
Efficiency Rating (SEER)*
13.0-14.2
y-y
I
I
I
13.0
~This system's
efficiency rating depends
on the coil your contractor
installs with this unit.
Ask for details.
26.0
Least Elicienl:
IVbii:Eflicient
Range of Similar Models
For energy cost info, visit
produdinfo.energy.gov
• Seasonal Energy Elli!:iency Ralio
Notice
The installed system must meet minimum federal regional efficiency standards..
See productinfo.energy.gov for certified coil combinations~
Minimum Standards
SEER
13
14
...,
Nodb
14
12.2
0 AK, CO. CT, 10. ll, lA, lN, .KS, MA, ME, Ml, UN,
MO. Mr. NO, NE, NH, N.J. NY. 00. OR. PA, Rl.
SO. UT, VT. WA, WV, WI. WY, U_S_ Territories
SoUiheast Ill Al, AR. DC, DE. FL. GA. HI. KY. LA, MD. MS.
1U
t Unilswilhraledcapacilylimlllan45,000 blulh
tt Unils wilh raiEd capacily equal to or greaer 111an
45,000 bllih
NC. OK. SC.lN. lX, VA
Soulhwest • 1\Z.. CA. NM. NV
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): owld r.mge tom 11.4 to 12.5, depem:lilg on lhe coil.inslalled ¥Aih Ibis 1.11it
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·Efficiency Ratibg(aE&IlJ'
14..7
...•
l · ,.·
I
taaatE&t
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a
lnSfi:lllalion allowed
~-.·~·~fi:Wil'lllriila..m.sldiL
. .,.._• . • Pf!Jlli.~flJi~M.
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Sample Label 7A - Single-package Central Air Conditioner
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·~··~
EftE
eoollna
Eftid•ncy Rating ....
.
14.0-18.2
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••
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.
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·m:
:raU:alilll.
~tlilil:
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77881
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DZ~
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Sample Label 9 -Non-weatherized Gas Furnace
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U.S. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase.
EnER
Fumace
Non-weatherized
Natural Gas
XYZ Corporation
Modei5XC4
Efficiency Rating (AFUE)*
93.0
T
80.0
For energy cost info, visit
productinfo.energy.gov
98.5
Least Efficient
Most Ellicient
Range of Similar Models
• Amual Fuel Ulilizlllion Ellidency
QUALIFIED ONLY IN
U.S. SOUTH: AI.. AZ, AR,
i'::.i'\."~ r:
CA. DC, DE, FL, GA, HI,
KY, LA. MD, MS, NV, NM,
It_
, "~t .-,ij
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NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA
;]"-\ ....
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~
ttl
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. r;;y
Ema~a·················. .
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Category XI Final Rule, Correction. The
Department of State’s full retrospective
plan can be accessed at https://www.
state.gov/documents/organization/
181028.pdf.
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By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–30135 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Parts 121 and 126
RIN 1400–AD25
[Public Notice 8979]
Amendment to the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations: United States
Munitions List Category XI (Military
Electronics), Correction, and Other
Changes
Department of State.
Final rule; correction and
correcting amendments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State is
correcting a final rule that appeared in
the Federal Register of July 1, 2014 (79
FR 37536) and making other, minor
changes.
SUMMARY:
This rule is effective on
December 30, 2014.
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DATES:
Mr.
C. Edward Peartree, Director, Office of
Defense Trade Controls Policy,
Department of State, telephone (202)
663–2792; email
DDTCPublicComments@state.gov.
ATTN: Regulatory Change, USML
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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The
Department is correcting the rule,
‘‘Amendment to the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations: United
States Munitions List Category XI
(Military Electronics), and Other
Changes’’ published in the Federal
Register of July 1, 2014 (79 FR 37536),
and effective on December 30, 2014. The
changes in this rule are meant to clarify
the regulation by revising certain text
and providing conforming updates to
Supplement No. 1 to part 126, taking
into account revisions made to the
USML categories in the rule published
on July 1, 2014.
Additionally, minor corrections are
made to section 126.6, as follows: 1)
subparagraph (c)(4) is deleted to account
for a previous revision to section 126.1
that excepts section 126.6; 2)
subparagraph (c)(6)(ii) is revised to
replace the obsolete term, ‘‘Shippers
Export Declaration’’ with the correct
term, ‘‘Electronic Export Information;’’
and, subparagraph (c)(7)(iv) is deleted to
remove reference to the obsolete ‘‘Direct
Shipment Verification Program.’’
Pursuant to ECR, the Department of
Commerce has been publishing
revisions to the Export Administration
Regulations, including various revisions
to the Commerce Control List (CCL).
Revision of the USML and CCL are
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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regulatory coverage for items moving
from the jurisdiction of the Department
of State to that of the Department of
Commerce.
The following corrections are made to
the rule, ‘‘Amendment to the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations: United States Munitions
List Category XI (Military Electronics),
and Other Changes’’ published in the
Federal Register of July 1, 2014 (79 FR
37536), and effective on December 30,
2014:
PART 121—[CORRECTED]
§ 121.1
[Corrected]
1. On page 37542, in the third column,
paragraph (a)(3)(vi), ‘‘Revolutions-perMinute’’ is removed and ‘‘revolutions
per minute’’ is added in its place.
■ 2. On page 37543, in the first column,
paragraph (a)(3)(xiii), ‘‘III or IV’’ is
removed and ‘‘III, IV, or XV’’ is added
in its place.
■ 3. On page 37543, in the first column,
Note to paragraph (a)(3)(xvii), the
quotations surrounding the phrase
‘‘Normalized Clutter Attenuation’’ are
removed.
■ 4. On page 37543, in the first column,
paragraph (a)(3)(xviii), ‘‘(EP)’’ is
removed.
■ 5. On page 37543, in the third column,
paragraph (a)(4)(i), ‘‘Electronic Support
(ES)’’ is removed, and ‘‘ES’’ is added in
its place.
■ 6. On page 37544, in the second
column, Note 1 to paragraph (a), the
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 248 (Monday, December 29, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77868-77884]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30135]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Part 305
[3084-AB15]
Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer Products Under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Energy Labeling Rule)
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'').
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: Consistent with proposed amendments published in a June 18,
2014 Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), the Commission
updates its label requirements for heating and cooling equipment and
removes information from furnace labels about regional conservation
standards.
DATES: The amendments published in this document will become effective
on April 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Relevant portions of the proceeding, including this
document, are available at the Commission's Web site, www.ftc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889,
Attorney, Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection,
Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20580.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Commission issued the Energy Labeling Rule (``Rule'') in
1979,\1\ pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
(EPCA).\2\ The Rule requires energy labeling for major home appliances
and other consumer products to help consumers compare competing models.
When first published, the Rule applied to eight categories:
Refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, freezers, dishwashers, water
heaters, clothes washers, room air conditioners, and furnaces. The
Commission subsequently expanded the Rule's coverage to include central
air conditioners, heat pumps, plumbing products, lighting products,
ceiling fans, and televisions. The Commission is separately reviewing
the entire Rule.\3\
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\1\ 44 FR 66466 (Nov. 19, 1979) (Rule's initial promulgation).
\2\ 42 U.S.C. 6294. EPCA also requires the Department of Energy
(DOE) to develop test procedures that measure how much energy
appliances use, and to determine the representative average cost a
consumer pays for different types of energy.
\3\ 77 FR 15298 (Mar. 15, 2012) (initiation of regulatory
review). The Commission currently has another open proceeding
related to light bulb coverage. See 76 FR 45715 (Aug. 1, 2011)
(proposed expanded light bulb coverage).
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The Rule requires manufacturers to attach yellow EnergyGuide labels
for many of the covered products and prohibits retailers from removing
the labels or rendering them illegible. In addition, the Rule directs
sellers, including retailers, to post label information on Web sites
and in paper catalogs from which consumers can order products.
EnergyGuide labels for covered products contain three key disclosures:
Estimated annual energy cost (for most products); a product's energy
consumption or energy efficiency rating as determined from Department
of Energy (DOE) test procedures; and a comparability range displaying
the highest and lowest energy costs or efficiency ratings for all
similar models. For energy cost calculations, the Rule specifies
national average costs for applicable energy sources (e.g.,
electricity, natural gas, oil) as calculated by DOE. Under the Rule,
the Commission periodically updates comparability range and annual
energy cost information.\4\ The Commission updates the range
information based on manufacturer data submitted pursuant to the Rule's
reporting requirements.
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II. Updates to Heating and Cooling Labels
Summary: The Commission amends its label requirements for heating
and cooling equipment consistent with proposed amendments in a
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) published on June
18, 2014 (79 FR 34642). As detailed below, these amendments update
labels for furnaces and boilers, including range information, remove
information on furnace labels about regional standards, and remove
mandatory capacity disclosures for all heating and cooling
equipment.\5\ The Commission will address other matters discussed in
the June 18, 2014 SNPRM in a future notice.\6\
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\5\ The amendments also make a non-substantive correction to
section 305.7(a) and (b), which references DOE procedures for
measuring refrigerator and freezer capacity. The Association of Home
Appliance Manufactures identified this issue in their recent comment
(#569-00014). In Appendix L, the amendments also update the
refrigerator-freezer and clothes washer prototype labels and
reinsert the current sample ceiling fan label, which was
inadvertently removed by recent amendments.
\6\ In response to the SNPRM, the Commission received 17
comments from organizations and individuals. Six of these addressed
the heating and cooling issues discussed in this document. See
https://www.ftc.gov/policy/public-comments/initiative-569. The
comments addressing issues discussed in this Notice include:
American Public Gas Association (APGA) (#569-00012), American Gas
Association (AGA) (#569-00013), Air-Conditioning, Heating, and
Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) (#569-00016), Earthjustice (on behalf
of several energy efficiency groups) (#569-00017), Goodman Global,
Inc., (#569-00008), Laclede Gas (#569-00011), and Nicholas (#569-
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Background: The Commission issued revised heating and cooling
equipment labels in 2013 to provide installers and consumers with
information about new regional standards issued by DOE for some of
those products.\7\ The new FTC labels for split-system and single-
package central air conditioners, gas furnaces, and non-weatherized
mobile home furnaces included information about compliance with the
regional standards in the form of statements and maps illustrating
regions where specific models can be installed under the DOE rules. The
new labels also included a Web site link, model number, and capacity
information for all furnaces and central air conditioners (regardless
of whether subject to regional or uniform national standards) to help
consumers access DOE-generated cost information online.\8\
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\7\ 78 FR 8362 (Feb. 6, 2013).
\8\ 78 FR at 8365.
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However, following issuance of the new FTC requirements, a legal
settlement vacated the DOE regional furnace standards.\9\ Because the
Commission tied implementation for the new labels (including labels for
products subject to uniform national standards) to the DOE regional
standards dates, the settlement had the effect of postponing
indefinitely the FTC label updates for most gas furnaces, oil furnaces,
boilers, and electric furnaces.\10\
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\9\ American Public Gas Ass'n v. DOE, No. 11-1485 (D.C. Cir.
filed Dec. 23, 2011) (DE.#1433580, May 1, 2013) and (DE.# 1489805,
Apr. 24, 2014).
\10\ The settlement did not affect DOE regional standards (or
FTC labels) for split system and single package central air
conditioners scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2015. As
part of the settlement, DOE agreed to issue a policy statement
establishing an 18-month enforcement grace period for any air
conditioner units manufactured before January 1, 2015.
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In the wake of the settlement, DOE is not likely to issue revised
regional furnace standards in the immediate future. Given these
circumstances, the Commission, in its June 18, 2014 SNPRM, proposed to
address the need for current information by updating the energy use
ranges for boilers and oil-furnace labels and ranges. Furthermore, the
Commission proposed to update the labels and ranges for all furnaces
and omit the obsolete regional standards information for those
products.\11\ Consistent with the new labels required by the February
6, 2013 amendments, the proposed label would include a prominent link
to an online energy cost calculator provided by the DOE Web site
(productinfo.energy.gov). This calculator will provide a clear,
understandable tool to allow consumers to compare energy costs of
different models.\12\ To coincide with new efficiency standards for gas
furnaces, the Commission proposed making the revised gas furnace labels
effective on January 1, 2015.\13\
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\11\ These amendments do not alter the January 1, 2015
compliance date for central air conditioners established in the
February 6, 2013 notice. 78 FR 8362.
\12\ 78 FR at 8365.
\13\ The SNPRM also proposed a November 1, 2014 effective date
for boilers and oil furnace labels.
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The Commission also proposed eliminating capacity disclosures on
EnergyGuide labels for heating and cooling equipment, but maintaining
model numbers. Prior to the February 6, 2013 amendments, the
EnergyGuide labels for furnaces and central air conditioners did not
require capacity disclosures. In 2013, the Commission added a capacity
disclosure to help consumers access cost information posted on the DOE
Web site. In the SNPRM (79 FR at 34652-34653), the Commission proposed
eliminating this new requirement because the capacity for split-system
air conditioners varies depending on the condenser-coil combination.
Therefore, a capacity disclosure requirement could raise implementation
problems and mislead consumers for some products. Under the proposal,
consumers could use model numbers to access specific cost and capacity
information for various products, including condenser-coil
combinations, through the DOE Web site.
Comments: Many comments supported the elimination of information
about the vacated DOE regional standards from the label.\14\ No
comments opposed this proposal.\15\
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\14\ See e.g., AHRI, Goodman, and APGA. AHRI recommended that
the Commission consolidate the effective dates for the revised
furnace and boiler labels to January 1, 2015 to simplify compliance.
\15\ Some commenters raised broader issues related to heating
and cooling equipment not addressed in this Notice because they may
require a specific proposal and additional public comment. For
example, AHRI recommended that the Commission create new labels for
packaged rooftop systems, a combination of a gas furnace product and
air conditioner or heat pump. In addition, several commenters (e.g.,
AGA and AGPA) raised questions about label disclosures related to
full fuel cycle issues. The Commission will address these matters in
the future.
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The comments provided differing views on the Commission's proposal
to eliminate capacity disclosures for heating and cooling products.
AHRI, which filed comments (#563707-00010) on the issue earlier in the
proceeding, and Goodman agreed with the proposal. AHRI explained that
the EnergyGuide label only appears on a split-system air conditioner's
condensing unit. Because manufacturers cannot predict which coil will
be paired with a particular condenser, they cannot predict the system's
capacity rating. In lieu of capacity ratings, AHRI suggested that the
FTC allow manufacturers to print basic model numbers on their
EnergyGuide labels, which consumers can use to access the capacity
information on DOE's database.\16\
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\16\ One commenter, Nicholas (#569-003), recommended that the
Commission require heating and cooling equipment labels to display
the AHRI Certification number for the part. The commenter explained
that such information would aid consumers in determining the
efficiency rating of the installed equipment. The Commission does
not propose to add such information because the label already
contains the model number, which can be used to locate system
efficiency through the DOE Compliance Certification Management
System or AHRI's online database.
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In contrast, several efficiency groups urged the Commission to
retain the model capacity disclosure. The groups, which understood the
proposed change to be limited to split-system air conditioners, argued
that retaining the disclosure would be more informative and more
consistent with disclosures for other products, such as oil furnaces.
They urged consideration of a range of capacities for split-system
units. The groups also noted that the DOE Web site link on the FTC
label is not yet operable and explained that DOE does not collect
heating capacity information for split-system heat pumps. The groups
urged the FTC to ensure that the DOE Web site is updated
appropriately.\17\
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Finally, several comments from natural gas industry groups urged
the Commission to prohibit the ENERGY STAR logo on certain
furnaces.\18\ Since 2012, furnace models rated between a 90 and a 95
annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) qualify for the ENERGY STAR
program when installed in southern states.\19\ The ENERGY STAR logo for
these models contains a map denoting those states accompanied by the
ENERGY STAR symbol and the words ``qualified only in.'' The commenters
argued that this ENERGY STAR logo incorrectly implies a regional
minimum efficiency standard exists for furnaces and thus will lead to
consumer confusion. Therefore, APGA suggested that labels bearing the
ENERGY STAR logo contain the following disclosure: ``This furnace
qualifies for the Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental
Protections Agency's (EPA) volunteer ENERGY STAR program.'' AGA, on the
other hand, urged the Commission simply to prohibit the ENERGY STAR
logo on furnace labels. It also questioned whether the Commission has
authority to allow the ENERGY STAR logo on EnergyGuide labels.
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\18\ See APGA (#569-00012), AGA (#569-00013), and Laclede Gas
(#569-00011).
\19\ See ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Furnaces--Test
Method (Rev. Jun-2011) (https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/specs/private/Furnaces_Version_3.0_Program_Requirements.pdf).
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Discussion: Consistent with its proposal in the SNPRM, the
Commission updates furnace and boiler labels to include new range
information,\20\ provide the link to the DOE Web site for cost
information, and eliminate the capacity disclosure requirement.\21\ In
the absence of regional furnace standards following the DOE Settlement,
the amendments eliminate any disclosures related to regional standards
for such products. If DOE issues revised regional standards in the
future, the Commission will revisit whether and how to require label
disclosures relating to regional standards. To ensure industry members
have adequate time to implement these
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\20\ The new furnace ranges included in this Notice apply to
non-weatherized furnaces. The Commission issued updated ranges for
weatherized furnaces on August 12, 2014. See 79 FR 46985.
\21\ The amendments also update the split-system central air
conditioner sample label in Appendix L to indicate that U.S.
territories are not part of the ``Southeast'' region for the
purposes DOE's regional standards regulations. See 10 CFR 430.32. In
addition, consistent with the requirements published in 2013 for
both furnaces and central air conditioners (78 FR 8362, 8374 (Feb.
6, 2013)), the final rule (305.12(f)(2)) requires the name of the
manufacturer or private labeler on the furnace label. The SNPRM
contained obsolete language for manufacturer and private labeler
names on furnace labels.
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The amendments no longer require capacity disclosures for heating
and cooling equipment labels. Instead, the amendments make capacity
disclosures optional for all such equipment except for split-system air
conditioners, whose labels may not contain capacity disclosures. The
Commission issues these amendments for the following reasons. First, as
noted in the SNPRM, the installed capacity of split-system air
conditioners varies depending on the condenser-coil combination.
Accordingly, a capacity requirement for those products is difficult to
implement and could mislead or confuse consumers, even if a range of
capacity is disclosed.\22\ Second, although the Commission initially
explained that consumers need capacity information on the label to
access cost information on the DOE Web site (78 FR at 8365), the
Commission has since learned that the full model number of the
installed system is adequate for all heating and cooling equipment.
Finally, the absence of a capacity disclosure is unlikely to have a
significant impact for typical consumers. Installation professionals
use capacity numbers (expressed in Btu/h) to ensure a particular model
is suitable for a consumer's home. Consumers seeking capacity
information for a particular model can obtain it from their installer
contractor or from the DOE Web site.\23\ However, since some
manufacturers may want to retain capacity information on their labels
or may not desire to change recently updated labels to remove this
information, the final rule makes the capacity disclosures optional for
all models except split-systems, where such disclosures may cause
confusion.
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\22\ Because the rated efficiency of oil furnaces can depend on
the input capacity set by the installer the Rule (section 305.12)
allows manufacturers to provide a chart of different efficiency
ratings associated with different input capacities that may be used
by installers. However, unlike split-system air conditioners, the
number of possible combinations and associated ratings is limited
and can easily appear on the label. The final rule retains the
optional capacity chart for oil furnace labels.
\23\ The FTC staff will work with DOE to ensure the online cost
calculator is operational before the new labels go into effect in
2015 and that capacity information collected by DOE is adequate for
consumers and installers.
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The final rule does not prohibit the ENERGY STAR logo on the
EnergyGuide label for furnaces.\24\ The Commission has permitted the
ENERGY STAR logo on EnergyGuide labels since April 3, 2000 (65 FR
17554). As the Commission explained, the combination of the
EnergyGuide's detailed efficiency rating disclosure and the ENERGY STAR
logo provides a robust source of energy efficiency information to
consumers. Without clear evidence indicating the logo suggests the
existence of a regional standard to consumers, the Commission does not
propose eliminating or qualifying this important information. In
addition, installers can remedy any confusion that may stem from the
ENERGY STAR logo during their discussions with customers, which
typically occur as part of the sale of this type of equipment. Finally,
the logo is optional under the Rule. If manufacturers believe it
creates confusion for consumers examining the label, they may choose
not to include it.
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\24\ The requirements regarding ENERGY STAR information on
labels are consistent with EPCA, which specifically authorizes the
Commission to include any information on the label related to energy
consumption that would assist consumers in making purchasing
decisions and in using the product. 42 U.S.C. 6294(c)(5).
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III. Paperwork Reduction Act
The current Rule contains recordkeeping, disclosure, testing, and
reporting requirements that constitute information collection
requirements as defined by 5 CFR 1320.3(c), the definitional provision
within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations that
implement the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). OMB has approved the
Rule's existing information collection requirements through May 31,
2017 (OMB Control No. 3084-0069). The amendments do not change the
substance or frequency of the recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting
requirements and, therefore, do not require further OMB clearance.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act relating to a
Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis (5 U.S.C. 603-604) are not
applicable to this proceeding because the amendments do not impose any
new obligations on entities regulated by the Energy Labeling Rule. As
explained in detail elsewhere in this document, the amendments do not
significantly change the substance or frequency of the recordkeeping,
disclosure, or reporting requirements. Thus, the amendments will not
have a ``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.'' 5 U.S.C. 605. The Commission has concluded, therefore, that
a regulatory flexibility analysis is not necessary, and certifies,
under Section 605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)),
that the amendments announced today will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 305
Advertising, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Labeling,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out above, the Commission amends 16 CFR part
305 as follows:
PART 305--ENERGY AND WATER USE LABELING FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS UNDER
THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT (ENERGY LABELING RULE)
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1. The authority citation for Part 305 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6294.
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2. In Sec. 305.7, amend paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 305.7 Determinations of capacity.
* * * * *
(a) Refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers. The capacity shall be
the total refrigerated volume (VT) and the adjusted total volume (AV)
in cubic feet, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of a cubic foot, as
determined according to appendix A to 10 CFR part 430, subpart B.
(b) Freezers. The capacity shall be the total refrigerated volume
(VT) and the adjusted total volume (AV) in cubic feet, rounded to the
nearest one-tenth of a cubic foot, as determined according to appendix
B to 10 CFR part 430, subpart B.
* * * * *
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3. Amend Sec. 305.12, to revise paragraph (f) to read as follows,
remove paragraphs (g) and (h), redesignate paragraph (i) as paragraph
(g), and revise newly redesignated paragraph (g) to read as follows:
Sec. 305.12 Labeling for central air conditioners, heat pumps, and
furnaces.
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(f) Content of furnace labels: Content of labels for non-
weatherized furnaces, weatherized furnaces, mobile home furnaces,
electric furnaces, and boilers.
(1) Headlines and texts, as illustrated in the prototype and sample
labels in appendix L to this part.
(2) Name of manufacturer or private labeler shall, in the case of a
corporation, be deemed to be satisfied only by the actual corporate
name, which may be preceded or followed by the name of the particular
division of the corporation. In the case of an individual, partnership,
or association, the name under which the business is conducted shall be
used.
(3) The model's basic model number.
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(4) The model's capacity. Inclusion of capacity is optional at the
discretion of the manufacturer or private labeler.
(5) The annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) for furnace
models as determined in accordance with Sec. 305.5.
(6) Ranges of comparability consisting of the lowest and highest
annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings for all furnaces of
the model's type consistent with the sample labels in appendix L.
(7) Placement of the labeled product on the scale shall be
proportionate to the lowest and highest annual fuel utilization
efficiency ratings forming the scale.
(8) The following statement shall appear in bold print on furnace
labels adjacent to the range(s) as illustrated in the sample labels in
appendix L:
For energy cost info, visit productinfo.energy.gov.
(9) The following statement shall appear at the top of the label as
illustrated in the sample labels in appendix L to this part:
Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase.
(10) No marks or information other than that specified in this part
shall appear on or directly adjoining this label except that:
(i) A part or publication number identification may be included on
this label, as desired by the manufacturer. If a manufacturer elects to
use a part or publication number, it must appear in the lower right-
hand corner of the label and be set in 6-point type or smaller.
(ii) The energy use disclosure labels required by the governments
of Canada or Mexico may appear directly adjoining this label, as
desired by the manufacturer.
(iii) The manufacturer may include the ENERGY STAR logo on the
label for certified products in a location consistent with the sample
labels in appendix L to this part. The logo must be no larger than 1
inch by 3 inches in size. Only manufacturers that have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Energy or the
Environmental Protection Agency may add the ENERGY STAR logo to labels
on qualifying covered products; such manufacturers may add the ENERGY
STAR logo to labels only on those covered products that are
contemplated by the Memorandum of Understanding.
(11) Manufacturers of boilers shipped with more than one input
nozzle to be installed in the field must label such boilers with the
AFUE of the system when it is set up with the nozzle that results in
the lowest AFUE rating.
(12) Manufacturers that ship out boilers that may be set up as
either steam or hot water units must label the boilers with the AFUE
rating derived by conducting the required test on the boiler as a hot
water unit.
(13) Manufacturers of oil furnaces must label their products with
the AFUE rating associated with the furnace's input capacity set by the
manufacturer at shipment. The oil furnace label may also contain a
chart, as illustrated in sample label 9B in appendix L to this part,
indicating the efficiency rating at up to three additional input
capacities offered by the manufacturer. Consistent with paragraph
(f)(10)(iii) of this section, labels for oil furnaces may include the
ENERGY STAR logo only if the model qualifies for that program on all
input capacities displayed on the label.
(g) Content of central air conditioner labels: Content of labels
for central air conditioners and heat pumps.
(1) Headlines and texts, as illustrated in the prototype and sample
labels in appendix L to this part.
(2) Name of manufacturer or private labeler shall, in the case of a
corporation, be deemed to be satisfied only by the actual corporate
name, which may be preceded or followed by the name of the particular
division of the corporation. In the case of an individual, partnership,
or association, the name under which the business is conducted shall be
used.
(3) The model's basic model number.
(4) The model's capacity. Inclusion of capacity is optional at the
discretion of the manufacturer or private labeler for all models except
split-system labels, which may not disclose capacity.
(5) The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for the cooling
function of central air conditioners as determined in accordance with
Sec. 305.5. For the heating function, the heating seasonal performance
factor (HSPF) shall be calculated for heating Region IV for the
standardized design heating requirement nearest the capacity measured
in the High Temperature Test in accordance with Sec. 305.5. In
addition, as illustrated in the sample labels 7 and 8 in appendix L to
this part, the ratings for any split-system condenser-evaporator coil
combinations shall include the low and high ratings of all condenser-
evaporator coil combinations certified to the Department of Energy
pursuant to 10 CFR part 430.
(6)(i) Each cooling-only central air conditioner label shall
contain a range of comparability consisting of the lowest and highest
SEER for all cooling only central air conditioners consistent with
sample label 7A in appendix L to this part.
(ii) Each heat pump label, except as noted in paragraph (g)(6)(iii)
of this section, shall contain two ranges of comparability. The first
range shall consist of the lowest and highest seasonal energy
efficiency ratios for the cooling side of all heat pumps consistent
with sample label 8 in appendix L to this part. The second range shall
consist of the lowest and highest heating seasonal performance factors
for the heating side of all heat pumps consistent with sample label 8
in appendix L to this part.
(iii) Each heating-only heat pump label shall contain a range of
comparability consisting of the lowest and highest heating seasonal
performance factors for all heating-only heat pumps following the
format of sample label 8 in appendix L to this part.
(7) Placement of the labeled product on the scale shall be
proportionate to the lowest and highest efficiency ratings forming the
scale.
(8) The following statement shall appear on the label in bold print
as indicated in the sample labels in appendix L to this part.
For energy cost info, visit productinfo.energy.gov.
(9) All labels on split-system condenser units must contain one of
the following three statements:
(i) For labels disclosing only the seasonal energy efficiency ratio
for cooling, the statement should read:
This system's efficiency rating depends on the coil your contractor
installs with this unit. Ask for details.
(ii) For labels disclosing both the seasonal energy efficiency
ratio for cooling and the heating seasonal performance factor for
heating, the statement should read:
This system's efficiency ratings depend on the coil your contractor
installs with this unit. The heating efficiency rating will vary
slightly in different geographic regions. Ask your contractor for
details.
(iii) For labels disclosing only the heating seasonal performance
factor for heating, the statement should read:
This system's efficiency rating depends on the coil your contractor
installs with this unit. The efficiency rating will vary slightly in
different geographic regions. Ask your contractor for details.
(10) The following statement shall appear at the top of the label
as illustrated in the sample labels in appendix L of this part:
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Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase.
(11) For any single-package air conditioner with an Energy
Efficiency Ratio (EER) of at least 11.0, any split-system central air
conditioner with a rated cooling capacity of at least 45,000 Btu/h and
efficiency ratings of at least 14 SEER and 11.7 EER, and any split-
system central air conditioners with a rated cooling capacity less than
45,000 Btu/h and efficiency ratings of at least 14 SEER and 12.2 EER,
the label must contain the following regional standards information:
(i) A statement that reads: Notice Federal law allows this unit to
be installed in all U.S. states and territories.
(ii) For split systems, a statement that reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): The installed system's EER could range
from [_] to [_], depending on the coil installed with this unit.
(iii) For single-package air conditioners, a statement that reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): This model's EER is [_].
(12) For any split-system central air conditioners with a rated
cooling capacity of at least 45,000 Btu/h and minimum efficiency
ratings below 14 SEER or 11.7 EER, and any split-system central air
conditioner with a rated cooling capacity less than 45,000 Btu/h and a
minimum efficiency rating below 14 SEER or 12.2 EER, the label must
contain the following regional standards information consistent with
sample label 7 in appendix L to this part:
(i) A statement that reads:
The installed system must meet the minimum Federal regional efficiency
standards.
See productinfo.energy.gov for certified combinations.
(ii) A map, chart, and accompanying text as illustrated in the
sample label 7 in appendix L.
(iii) For split-system air conditioner systems, a statement that
reads
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): Could range from [_] to [_], depending
on the coil installed with this unit.
(13) For any single-package air conditioner with an EER below 11.0,
the label must contain the following regional standards information
consistent with sample label 7B in appendix L to this part:
(i) A statement that reads:
Notice Federal law allows this unit to be installed only in: AK, AL,
AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD,
TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY and U.S. territories.
Federal law prohibits installation of this unit in other states.
(ii) A map and accompanying text as illustrated in the sample label
7A in appendix L.
(iii) A statement that reads:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): This model's EER is [_].
(14) No marks or information other than that specified in this part
shall appear on or directly adjoining this label except that:
(i) A part or publication number identification may be included on
this label, as desired by the manufacturer. If a manufacturer elects to
use a part or publication number, it must appear in the lower right-
hand corner of the label and be set in 6-point type or smaller.
(ii) The energy use disclosure labels required by the governments
of Canada or Mexico may appear directly adjoining this label, as
desired by the manufacturer.
(iii) The manufacturer may include the ENERGY STAR logo on the
label for certified products in a location consistent with the sample
labels in appendix L to this part. The logo must be no larger than 1
inch by 3 inches in size. Only manufacturers that have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Energy or the
Environmental Protection Agency may add the ENERGY STAR logo to labels
on qualifying covered products; such manufacturers may add the ENERGY
STAR logo to labels only on those covered products that are
contemplated by the Memorandum of Understanding.
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4. Revise Appendices G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, and G8 to part 305 to
read as follows:
Appendix G1 to Part 305--Furnaces--Gas
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Furnace type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Non-Weatherized Gas Furnaces--All 80.0 98.5
Capacities.............................
Gas Furnaces--All Capacities........... 81.0 95.0
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Appendix G2 to Part 305--Furnaces--Electric
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Furnace type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Electric Furnaces--All Capacities....... 100.0 100.0
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Non-Weatherized Oil Furnaces--All 83.0 96.7
Capacities.............................
Weatherized Oil Furnaces--All Capacities 78.0 83.0
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Appendix G4 to Part 305--Mobile Home Furnaces--Gas
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Mobile Home Gas Furnaces--All Capacities 80.0 96.5
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Appendix G5 to Part 305--Mobile Home Furnaces--Oil
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Mobile Home Oil Furnaces--All Capacities 80.0 87.0
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Appendix G6 to Part 305--Boilers (Gas)
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
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Low High
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Gas Boilers (except steam)--All 82.0 96.3
Capacities.............................
Gas Boilers (steam)--All Capacities..... 81.0 83.4
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Appendix G7 to Part 305--Boilers (Oil)
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
-------------------------------
Low High
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Oil Boilers--All Capacities............. 82.0 91.2
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Appendix G8 to Part 305--Boilers (Electric)
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Range of annual fuel
utilization efficiencies
Type (AFUEs)
-------------------------------
Low High
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Electric Boilers--All Capacities........ 100 100
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Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-30135 Filed 12-24-14; 8:45 am]
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