Notice of Petition for Waiver of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. From the Department of Energy Clothes Washer Test Procedure, and Grant of Interim Waiver, 87030-87034 [2016-28980]
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Currently there is no provision to test
dishwashers using 208 Volts. There are many
instances where only 208 Volts are provided
to the consumer. Dishwashers rated at 240
Volts would not allow the proper operation
of a dishwasher when connected to a 208
Volt supply. To achieve the data plate rating,
appropriate voltage components are used in
the design of the 208 Volt dishwashers.
The proposed test procedure would allow
for a variation in electrical supply voltage to
208 Volts based on the electrical safety test
data plate rating. In the case of the PG8056–
208V, a rating of 208 Volts ±2 percent and
within 1 percent of its nameplate frequency
as specified by the manufacturer would be
used to perform the energy test.
Miele requests immediate relief by grant of
the proposed interim waiver, justified by the
following reasons:
Economic Hardship. Since the Miele
PG8056–208V dishwasher is intended to be
sold in applications where 240 volts power
supply is not available to the consumer,
denial of this Application for Interim Waiver
and Petition for Waiver would eliminate the
possibility of high performance dishwasher
sales where a compatible voltage is not
present. This will also greatly affect sales of
all other Miele product categories where
consumers most frequently choose one brand
of appliance for their home.
Acceptance of Predicate Model A Petition
for Waiver submitted for the previous design
generation of Miele dishwasher rated for 208
volts, (Case No. DW–006) was granted by the
DOE on December 27, 2011 as a waiver from
the applicable residential dishwasher test
procedure in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B,
appendix C for certain basic models of
dishwashers with a 208 volt supply voltage,
provided that Miele tests and rates such
products using the alternate test procedure
described in the petition.
Public Policy Merits. The public policy
benefits of encouraging business success and
fostering innovation in high performance
dishwasher design are additional reasons for
prompt approval of the requested interim
waiver.
We hereby certify that all dishwasher
manufacturers of domestically-marketed
units known to Miele Inc. have been notified
by letter of this application, copies of which
are attached.
Thank you for your timely attention to this
Application for Interim Waiver and Petition
for Waiver.
Best regards,
Steve Polinski
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs
Miele Incorporated
9 Independence Way
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
SPolinski@MieleUSA.com
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
[Case No. CW–027]
Notice of Petition for Waiver of
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
From the Department of Energy
Clothes Washer Test Procedure, and
Grant of Interim Waiver
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver,
notice of grant of interim waiver, and
request for comments.
AGENCY:
This notice announces receipt
of a petition for waiver from Samsung
Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung)
seeking an exemption from specified
portions of the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) test procedure for
determining the energy consumption of
residential clothes washers. Samsung
seeks to use an alternate test procedure
to address certain issues involved in
testing one clothes washer basic model,
as identified in its petition, with a
container volume between 6.0 cubic feet
and 8.0 cubic feet. Samsung contends
the basic model cannot be accurately
tested using the currently applicable
DOE test procedure. DOE solicits
comments, data, and information
concerning Samsung’s petition and its
suggested alternate test procedure. This
notice also grants Samsung an interim
waiver from the residential clothes
washer test procedure for the specified
basic model, subject to use of the
alternative test procedure set forth in
this notice.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data,
and information with respect to the
Samsung petition until January 3, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Case Number CW–027, by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Email: AS_Waiver_Requests@
ee.doe.gov. Include ‘‘Case No. CW–027’’
in the subject line of the message.
• Mail: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
SUMMARY:
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Petition for Waiver Case No. CW–027,
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–0371. If possible,
please submit all items on a compact
disc (CD), in which case it is not
necessary to include printed copies.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance
and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, 950 L’Enfant Plaza
SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024.
Telephone: (202) 586–6636. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in
which case it is not necessary to include
printed copies.
Docket: The docket, which includes
Federal Register notices, comments,
and other supporting documents/
materials, is available for review at
www.regulations.gov. All documents in
the docket are listed in the
www.regulations.gov index. However,
some documents listed in the index,
such as those containing information
that is exempt from public disclosure,
may not be publicly available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department
of Energy, Building Technologies
Program, Mail Stop EE–5B, Forrestal
Building, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–0371. Email:
Bryan.Berringer@ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
Mail Stop GC–33, Forrestal Building,
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0103.
Telephone: (202) 586–7796. Email:
Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
Title III, Part B 1 of the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA),
Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–
6309), established the Energy
Conservation Program for Consumer
Products Other Than Automobiles, a
program that includes the clothes
washers that are the focus of this
notice.2 Part B includes definitions, test
procedures, labeling provisions, energy
conservation standards, and the
authority to require information and
reports from manufacturers. Further,
Part B authorizes the Secretary of
Energy to prescribe test procedures that
are reasonably designed to produce
results that measure energy efficiency,
1 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the
U.S. Code, Part B was redesignated as Part A.
2 All references to EPCA in this document refer
to the statute as amended through the Energy
Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 (EEIA), Public
Law 114–11 (April 30, 2015).
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energy use, or estimated operating costs
during a representative average-use
cycle, and that are not unduly
burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C.
6293(b)(3)) The test procedure for
automatic and semi-automatic clothes
washers (both residential and
commercial) is contained in 10 CFR part
430, subpart B, appendix J2, Uniform
Test Method for Measuring the Energy
Consumption of Automatic and Semiautomatic Clothes Washers.
DOE’s regulations set forth at 10 CFR
430.27 contain provisions that allow a
person to seek a waiver from the test
procedure requirements for a particular
basic model of a type of covered
consumer product when: (1) The
petitioner’s basic model for which the
petition for waiver was submitted
contains one or more design
characteristics that prevent testing
according to the prescribed test
procedure, or (2) the prescribed test
procedures may evaluate the basic
model in a manner so unrepresentative
of its true energy consumption
characteristics as to provide materially
inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR
430.27(a)(1). A petitioner must include
in its petition any alternate test
procedures known to the petitioner to
evaluate the basic model in a manner
representative of its energy
consumption. 10 CFR 430.27(b)(1)(iii).
DOE may grant a waiver subject to
conditions, including adherence to
alternate test procedures. 10 CFR
430.27(f)(2). As soon as practicable after
the granting of any waiver, DOE will
publish in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking to amend its
regulations so as to eliminate any need
for the continuation of such waiver. As
soon thereafter as practicable, DOE will
publish in the Federal Register a final
rule. 10 CFR 430.27(l).
The waiver process also allows DOE
to grant an interim waiver if it appears
likely that the petition for waiver will be
granted and/or if DOE determines that it
would be desirable for public policy
reasons to grant immediate relief
pending a determination on the petition
for waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(e)(2). Within
one year of issuance of an interim
waiver, DOE will either: (i) Publish in
the Federal Register a determination on
the petition for waiver; or (ii) publish in
the Federal Register a new or amended
test procedure that addresses the issues
presented in the waiver. 10 CFR
430.27(h)(1). When DOE amends the test
procedure to address the issues
presented in a waiver, the waiver will
automatically terminate on the date on
which use of that test procedure is
required to demonstrate compliance. 10
CFR 430.27(h)(2).
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II. Petition for Waiver of Test Procedure
and Application for Interim Waiver
On August 24, 2016, Samsung
submitted a petition for waiver from the
DOE test procedure applicable to
automatic and semi-automatic clothes
washers set forth in 10 CFR part 430,
subpart B, appendix J2. Samsung
requested the waiver because the mass
of the test load used in the procedure,
which is based on the basket volume of
the test unit, is currently not defined for
basket sizes greater than 6.0 cubic feet.
In its petition, Samsung seeks a waiver
for a specified basic model with a
capacity greater than 6.0 cubic feet.
Table 5.1 of Appendix J2 defines the test
load sizes used in the test procedure as
linear functions of the basket volume.
Samsung requests that DOE grant a
waiver for testing and rating based on a
revised Table 5.1.
Samsung also requests an interim
waiver from the existing DOE test
procedure. An interim waiver may be
granted if it appears likely that the
petition for waiver will be granted, and/
or if DOE determines that it would be
desirable for public policy reasons to
grant immediate relief pending a
determination of the petition for waiver.
See 10 CFR 430.27(e)(2).
DOE understands that absent an
interim waiver, Samsung’s products
cannot be tested and rated for energy
consumption on a basis representative
of their true energy consumption
characteristics. DOE has reviewed the
alternate procedure suggested by
Samsung and concludes that, generally,
it will allow for the accurate
measurement of the energy use of these
products, while alleviating the testing
problems associated with Samsung’s
implementation of clothes washer
containers larger than 6.0 cubic feet.
Consequently, DOE has determined that
Samsung’s petition for waiver will
likely be granted. Furthermore, as
explained below, DOE has granted
similar waivers to Samsung and other
manufacturers, and has determined that
it is desirable for public policy reasons
to grant Samsung immediate relief
pending a determination of the petition
for waiver.
DOE recently granted a waiver to
Whirlpool under Decision and Order (81
FR 26251, May 2, 2016) to allow for the
testing of certain basic models of clothes
washers with container volumes
between 6.0 cubic feet and 8.0 cubic
feet. DOE also granted a waiver to
Samsung for a similar request under
Decision and Order Samsung (76 FR
13169, Mar. 10, 2011; 76 FR 50207, Aug.
12, 2011) to allow for the testing of
certain basic models of clothes washers
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with container volumes between 3.8
cubic feet and 6.0 cubic feet. In
addition, DOE granted waivers to LG
(CW–016 (76 FR 11233, Mar. 1, 2011),
CW–018 (76 FR 21879, Apr. 19, 2011),
and CW–021 (76 FR 64330, Oct. 18,
2011); General Electric (75 FR 76968,
Dec. 10, 2010), Whirlpool (75 FR 69653,
Nov. 15, 2010), and Electrolux (76 FR
11440, Mar. 2, 2011) to allow for the
testing of certain basic models of clothes
washers with container volumes
between 3.8 cubic feet and 6.0 cubic
feet.
The current DOE test procedure
specifies test load sizes only for
machines with capacities up to 6.0
cubic feet. (77 FR 13888, Mar. 7, 2012;
the ‘‘March 2012 Final Rule’’) For the
reasons set forth in DOE’s March 2012
Final Rule, DOE concludes that
extending the linear relationship
between test load size and container
capacity to larger capacities is valid. In
addition, testing a basic model with a
capacity larger than 6.0 cubic feet using
the current procedure could evaluate
the basic model in a manner so
unrepresentative of its true energy
consumption as to provide materially
inaccurate comparative data.
Based on these considerations, and
the waivers granted to LG, GE,
Electrolux and Whirlpool, as well as the
previous waivers granted to Samsung
for similar requests, it appears likely
that the petition for waiver will be
granted. As a result, DOE grants an
interim waiver to Samsung for the basic
models of clothes washers with
container volumes greater than 6.0 cubic
feet specified in its petition for waiver.
DOE also provides for the use of an
alternative test procedure extending the
linear relationship between test load
size and container capacity, as
described below.
III. Summary of Grant of Interim
Waiver
For the reasons stated above, DOE has
granted Samsung’s application for
interim waiver from testing for its
specified clothes washer basic models.
The substance of DOE’s Interim Waiver
Order is summarized below.
Samsung is required to test and rate
the clothes washer basic model
Samsung WA63M97**A* according to
the alternate test procedure as set forth
in section IV, ‘‘Alternate Test
Procedure.’’
Samsung is permitted to make
representations about the energy use of
this basic model for compliance,
marketing, or other purposes only to the
extent that such products have been
tested in accordance with the provisions
set forth in the alternate test procedure
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and such representations fairly disclose
the results of such testing in accordance
with 10 CFR 429.20.
DOE makes decisions on waivers and
interim waivers for only those basic
models specifically set out in the
petition, not future models that may be
manufactured by the petitioner.
Samsung may request that DOE extend
the scope of a waiver or an interim
waiver to include additional basic
models employing the same technology
as the basic model(s) set forth in the
original petition consistent with 10 CFR
430.27(g). In addition, DOE notes that
granting of an interim waiver or waiver
does not release a petitioner from the
certification requirements set forth at 10
CFR part 429. See also 10 CFR 430.27(a)
and (i).
The interim waiver shall remain in
effect consistent with the provisions of
10 CFR 430.27(h). Furthermore, this
interim waiver is conditioned upon the
presumed validity of statements,
representations, and documents
provided by the petitioner. DOE may
rescind or modify a waiver or interim
waiver at any time upon a
determination that the factual basis
underlying the petition for waiver or
interim waiver is incorrect, or upon a
determination that the results from the
alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic model’s
true energy consumption characteristics.
See 10 CFR 430.27(k).
IV. Alternate Test Procedure
EPCA requires that manufacturers use
DOE test procedures when making
representations about the energy
consumption and energy consumption
costs of products and equipment
covered by the statute. (42 U.S.C.
6293(c); 6314(d)) Consistent
representations about the energy
efficiency of covered products and
equipment are important for consumers
evaluating products when making
purchasing decisions and for
manufacturers to demonstrate
compliance with applicable DOE energy
conservation standards. Pursuant to its
regulations applicable to waivers and
interim waivers from applicable test
procedures at 10 CFR 430.27 and after
considering public comments on the
petition, DOE will announce its
decision as to an alternate test
procedure for Samsung in a subsequent
Decision and Order.
The alternate procedure approved
today is intended to allow Samsung to
make valid representations regarding
Samsung clothes washer basic model
WA63M97**A*.
In the alternate test procedure
described below, DOE has corrected an
error in the proposed Samsung load size
table:
• For the 6.80–6.90, the average load
size was not calculated correctly. The
average load size should be the
numerical average of the minimum and
maximum load sizes. It should have
been 7.05 kg instead of 7.04 kg.
During the period of the interim
waiver granted in this notice, Samsung
must test clothes washer basic model
WA63M97**A* according to the
provisions of 10 CFR part 430 subpart
B, appendix J2, except that Samsung
shall substitute the expanded Table 5.1
below for Table 5.1 of appendix J2.
TABLE 5.1—TEST LOAD SIZES
Container volume
Minimum load
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≥<
liter
≥<
0–0.80 ......................................................
0.80–0.90 .................................................
0.90–1.00 .................................................
1.00–1.10 .................................................
1.10–1.20 .................................................
1.20–1.30 .................................................
1.30–1.40 .................................................
1.40–1.50 .................................................
1.50–1.60 .................................................
1.60–1.70 .................................................
1.70–1.80 .................................................
1.80–1.90 .................................................
1.90–2.00 .................................................
2.00–2.10 .................................................
2.10–2.20 .................................................
2.20–2.30 .................................................
2.30–2.40 .................................................
2.40–2.50 .................................................
2.50–2.60 .................................................
2.60–2.70 .................................................
2.70–2.80 .................................................
2.80–2.90 .................................................
2.90–3.00 .................................................
3.00–3.10 .................................................
3.10–3.20 .................................................
3.20–3.30 .................................................
3.30–3.40 .................................................
3.40–3.50 .................................................
3.50–3.60 .................................................
3.60–3.70 .................................................
3.70–3.80 .................................................
3.80–3.90 .................................................
3.90–4.00 .................................................
4.00–4.10 .................................................
4.10–4.20 .................................................
4.20–4.30 .................................................
4.30–4.40 .................................................
0–22.7
22.7–25.5
25.5–28.3
28.3–31.1
31.1–34.0
34.0–36.8
36.8–39.6
39.6–42.5
42.5–45.3
45.3–48.1
48.1–51.0
51.0–53.8
53.8–56.6
56.6–59.5
59.5–62.3
62.3–65.1
65.1–68.0
68.0–70.8
70.8–73.6
73.6–76.5
76.5–79.3
79.3–82.1
82.1–85.0
85.0–87.8
87.8–90.6
90.6–93.4
93.4–96.3
96.3–99.1
99.1–101.9
101.9–104.8
104.8–107.6
107.6–110.4
110.4–113.3
113.3–116.1
116.1–118.9
118.9–121.8
121.8–124.6
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kg
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
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1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
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3.00
3.50
3.90
4.30
4.70
5.10
5.50
5.90
6.40
6.80
7.20
7.60
8.00
8.40
8.80
9.20
9.60
10.00
10.50
10.90
11.30
11.70
12.10
12.50
12.90
13.30
13.70
14.10
14.60
15.00
15.40
15.80
16.20
16.60
17.00
17.40
17.80
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Average load
kg
lb
1.36
1.59
1.77
1.95
2.13
2.31
2.49
2.68
2.90
3.08
3.27
3.45
3.63
3.81
3.99
4.17
4.35
4.54
4.76
4.94
5.13
5.31
5.49
5.67
5.85
6.03
6.21
6.40
6.62
6.80
6.99
7.16
7.34
7.53
7.72
7.90
8.09
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3.00
3.25
3.45
3.65
3.85
4.05
4.25
4.45
4.70
4.90
5.10
5.30
5.50
5.70
5.90
6.10
6.30
6.50
6.75
6.95
7.15
7.35
7.55
7.75
7.95
8.15
8.35
8.55
8.80
9.00
9.20
9.40
9.60
9.80
10.00
10.20
10.40
Kg
1.36
1.47
1.56
1.66
1.75
1.84
1.93
2.02
2.13
2.22
2.31
2.40
2.49
2.59
2.68
2.77
2.86
2.95
3.06
3.15
3.24
3.33
3.42
3.52
3.61
3.70
3.79
3.88
3.99
4.08
4.17
4.26
4.35
4.45
4.54
4.63
4.72
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TABLE 5.1—TEST LOAD SIZES—Continued
Container volume
Minimum load
cu. ft.
≥<
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4.40–4.50
4.50–4.60
4.60–4.70
4.70–4.80
4.80–4.90
4.90–5.00
5.00–5.10
5.10–5.20
5.20–5.30
5.30–5.40
5.40–5.50
5.50–5.60
5.60–5.70
5.70–5.80
5.80–5.90
5.90–6.00
6.00–6.10
6.10–6.20
6.20–6.30
6.30–6.40
6.40–6.50
6.50–6.60
6.60–6.70
6.70–6.80
6.80–6.90
6.90–7.00
7.00–7.10
7.10–7.20
7.20–7.30
7.30–7.40
7.40–7.50
7.50–7.60
7.60–7.70
7.70–7.80
7.80–7.90
7.90–8.00
liter
≥<
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124.6–127.4
127.4–130.3
130.3–133.1
133.1–135.9
135.9–138.8
138.8–141.6
141.6–144.4
144.4–147.2
147.2–150.1
150.1–152.9
152.9–155.7
155.7–158.6
158.6–161.4
161.4–164.2
164.2–167.1
167.1–169.9
169.9–172.7
172.7–175.6
175.6–178.4
178.4–181.2
181.2–184.1
184.1–186.9
186.9–189.7
189.7–192.6
192.6–195.4
195.4–198.2
198.2–201.0
201.0–203.9
203.9–206.7
206.7–209.5
209.5–212.4
212.4–215.2
215.2–218.0
218.0–220.9
220.9–223.7
223.7–226.5
V. Summary and Request for Comments
Through this notice, DOE grants
Samsung an interim waiver from the
specified portions of the test procedure
applicable to clothes washer basic
model WA63M97**A*. and announces
receipt of Samsung’s petition for waiver
from those same portions of the test
procedure. DOE is publishing
Samsung’s petition for waiver pursuant
to 10 CFR 430.27(b)(1)(iv). The petition
contains no confidential information.
The petition includes a suggested
alternate test procedure to determine the
energy consumption of clothes washer
basic model WA63M97**A*. DOE is
considering including the corrected
alternate procedure in its subsequent
Decision and Order.
DOE solicits comments from
interested parties on all aspects of the
petition, including the suggested
alternate test procedure and calculation
methodology. Pursuant to 10 CFR
430.27(d), any person submitting
written comments to DOE must also
send a copy of such comments to the
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3.00
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3.00
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3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
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3.00
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3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
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1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
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1.36
1.36
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1.36
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1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Issued in Washington, DC, on November
22, 2016.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
QA Lab America
19 Chapin Rd. Building D
PO 00000
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18.20
18.70
19.10
19.50
19.90
20.30
20.70
21.10
21.50
21.90
22.30
22.80
23.20
23.60
24.00
24.40
24.80
25.20
25.60
26.00
26.40
26.90
27.30
27.70
28.10
28.50
28.90
29.30
29.70
30.10
30.60
31.00
31.40
31.80
32.20
32.60
petitioner. The contact information for
the petitioner is Jenni Chun, Regulatory
& Environmental Affairs Manager,
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., QA
Lab America. 19 Chapin Rd. Building D,
Pine Brook, NJ 07058. All comment
submissions to DOE must include the
Case Number CW–027 for this
proceeding. Submit electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Portable
Document Format (PDF), or text
(American Standard Code for
Information Interchange (ASCII)) file
format and avoid the use of special
characters or any form of encryption.
Wherever possible, include the
electronic signature of the author. DOE
does not accept telefacsimiles (faxes).
Average load
8.27
8.46
8.65
8.83
9.02
9.20
9.39
9.58
9.76
9.95
10.13
10.32
10.51
10.69
10.88
11.06
11.25
11.43
11.61
11.79
11.97
12.20
12.38
12.56
12.75
12.93
13.11
13.29
13.47
13.65
13.88
14.06
14.24
14.42
14.61
14.79
lb
10.60
10.85
11.05
11.25
11.45
11.65
11.85
12.05
12.25
12.45
12.65
12.90
13.10
13.30
13.50
13.70
13.90
14.10
14.30
14.50
14.70
14.95
15.15
15.35
15.55
15.75
15.95
16.15
16.35
16.55
16.80
17.00
17.20
17.40
17.60
17.80
Kg
4.82
4.91
5.00
5.10
5.19
5.28
5.38
5.47
5.56
5.65
5.75
5.84
5.93
6.03
6.12
6.21
6.30
6.40
6.49
6.58
6.67
6.78
6.87
6.96
7.05
7.14
7.23
7.33
7.42
7.51
7.62
7.71
7.80
7.89
7.98
8.07
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
August 24, 2016
The Honorable David Friedman
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
United States Department of Energy
Forrestal Building (Mail Station EE–1)
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Dear Assistant Secretary Friedman:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
(‘‘Samsung’’) respectfully submits the
Application for Petition for Waiver and
Application for Interim Waiver to the
Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’ or ‘‘the
Department’’) regards to Samsung’s
residential clothes washers with a capacity
over 6.0 cubic feet.
Reasoning
The 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1) allows a person
to submit a petition to waive for a particular
basic model any requirements of § 430.23
upon the grounds that the basic model
contains one or more design characteristics
which either prevent testing of the basic
model according to the prescribed test
procedures, or the prescribed test procedures
may evaluate the basic model in a manner so
unrepresentative of its true energy
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consumption characteristics as to provide
materially inaccurate comparative data.
Additionally, 10 CFR part 430.27(b)(2) allows
an applicant to request an Interim Waiver if
economic hardship and/or competitive
disadvantage is likely to result absent a
favorable determination on the Application
for Interim Waiver.
The current test procedure, Appendix J2 to
Subpart B of Part 430 (‘‘Appendix J2’’) Table
5.1, does not contain load sizes for capacities
greater than 6.0 cubic feet, preventing
Samsung from appropriately testing the
clothes washer models with capacity greater
than 6.0 cubic feet. The Department
previously granted a similar waiver to
Whirlpool (75 FR 69653, Nov. 15, 2010 and
81 FR 26251, May 2, 2016).
Samsung also proposes an alternative
procedure by extending the linear
relationship between test load sizes and
container volume in Table 5.1, as the
following load size table for clothes washer
with capacity between 6.0 cubic feet and 8.0
cubic feet:
TABLE 5.0—TEST LOAD SIZES—SUPPLEMENT
Container volume
Minimum load
cu. ft.
≥<
6.00–6.10
6.10–6.20
6.20–6.30
6.30–6.40
6.40–6.50
6.50–6.60
6.60–6.70
6.70–6.80
6.80–6.90
6.90–7.00
7.00–7.10
7.10–7.20
7.20–7.30
7.30–7.40
7.40–7.50
7.50–7.60
7.60–7.70
7.70–7.80
7.80–7.90
7.90–8.00
liter
≥<
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lb
169.9–172.7
172.7–175.6
175.6–178.4
178.4–181.2
181.2–184.1
184.1–186.9
186.9–189.7
189.7–192.6
192.6–195.4
195.4–198.2
198.2–201.0
201.0–203.9
203.9–206.7
206.7–209.5
209.5–212.4
212.4–215.2
215.2–218.0
218.0–220.9
220.9–223.7
223.7–226.5
Conclusion
In summary, Samsung respectfully requests
to grant Samsung a Waiver and Interim
Maximum load
kg
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
lb
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
kg
24.80
25.20
25.60
26.00
26.40
26.90
27.30
27.70
28.10
28.50
28.90
29.30
29.70
30.10
30.60
31.00
31.40
31.80
32.20
32.60
Waiver to use the alternate expanded Table
5.1 of Appendix J2 that appears in DOE’s
clothes washer test procedure NOPR (79 FR
23061, April 25, 2014). Samsung is seeking
Average load
11.25
11.43
11.61
11.79
11.97
12.20
12.38
12.56
12.75
12.93
13.11
13.29
13.47
13.65
13.88
14.06
14.24
14.42
14.61
14.79
Model name
Capacity load
Type
Samsung ...........................
WA63M97**A* ...................
6.3 cu. ft ............................
Top Load ...........................
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric corporate
filings:
Docket Numbers: EC17–39–000.
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Applicants: Agera Energy LLC,
energy.me midwest llc, Aequitas
Energy, Inc.
Description: Joint Application for
Authorization Under Section 203 of the
Federal Power Act and Request for
Confidential Treatment and Request for
Expedited Review of Agera Energy LLC.
Filed Date: 11/23/16.
Accession Number: 20161123–5197.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/16.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:
Docket Numbers: EG17–33–000.
Applicants: Footprint Power Salem
Harbor Development LP.
Description: Footprint Power Salem
Harbor Development LP submits Notice
of Self-Certification of Exempt
Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 11/28/16.
Accession Number: 20161128–5119.
PO 00000
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14.10
14.30
14.50
14.70
14.95
15.15
15.35
15.55
15.75
15.95
16.15
16.35
16.55
16.80
17.00
17.20
17.40
17.60
17.80
6.30
6.40
6.49
6.58
6.67
6.78
6.87
6.96
7.04
7.14
7.23
7.33
7.42
7.51
7.62
7.71
7.80
7.89
7.98
8.07
the Department to grant a Waiver and Interim
waiver for Samsung clothes washer basic
model WA63M97**A*:
Brand
Please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions regarding this Petition for
Waiver and Application for Interim Waiver.
I will be happy to discuss should any
questions arise.
Sincerely,
Jenni Chun,
Regulatory & Environmental Affairs Manager.
lb
Reason
Over 6.0 cu. ft.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/16.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric rate
filings:
Docket Numbers: ER10–2331–060;
ER10–2319–051; ER10–2317–051;
ER13–1351–033; ER10–2330–058.
Applicants: J.P. Morgan Ventures
Energy Corporation, BE CA LLC, BE
Alabama LLC, Florida Power
Development LLC, Utility Contract
Funding, L.L.C.
Description: Notice of Non-Material
Change in Status of the J.P. Morgan
Sellers.
Filed Date: 11/25/16.
Accession Number: 20161125–5044.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/16./16.
Docket Numbers: ER14–649–005.
Applicants: Midcontinent
Independent System Operator, Inc.,
Entergy Services, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
[Case No. CW-027]
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Samsung Electronics America,
Inc. From the Department of Energy Clothes Washer Test Procedure, and
Grant of Interim Waiver
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver, notice of grant of interim
waiver, and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of a petition for waiver from
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) seeking an exemption from
specified portions of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) test
procedure for determining the energy consumption of residential clothes
washers. Samsung seeks to use an alternate test procedure to address
certain issues involved in testing one clothes washer basic model, as
identified in its petition, with a container volume between 6.0 cubic
feet and 8.0 cubic feet. Samsung contends the basic model cannot be
accurately tested using the currently applicable DOE test procedure.
DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning Samsung's
petition and its suggested alternate test procedure. This notice also
grants Samsung an interim waiver from the residential clothes washer
test procedure for the specified basic model, subject to use of the
alternative test procedure set forth in this notice.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to
the Samsung petition until January 3, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Case Number CW-027,
by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Email: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov. Include ``Case No.
CW-027'' in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, Petition for Waiver Case
No. CW-027, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121.
Telephone: (202) 586-0371. If possible, please submit all items on a
compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed
copies.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950
L'Enfant Plaza SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202)
586-6636. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case
it is not necessary to include printed copies.
Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices,
comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for
review at www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed
in the www.regulations.gov index. However, some documents listed in the
index, such as those containing information that is exempt from public
disclosure, may not be publicly available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Program, Mail Stop EE-5B, Forrestal Building, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202)
586-0371. Email: Bryan.Berringer@ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the
General Counsel, Mail Stop GC-33, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0103. Telephone: (202) 586-7796.
Email: Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
Title III, Part B \1\ of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of
1975 (EPCA), Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309), established the
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than
Automobiles, a program that includes the clothes washers that are the
focus of this notice.\2\ Part B includes definitions, test procedures,
labeling provisions, energy conservation standards, and the authority
to require information and reports from manufacturers. Further, Part B
authorizes the Secretary of Energy to prescribe test procedures that
are reasonably designed to produce results that measure energy
efficiency,
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energy use, or estimated operating costs during a representative
average-use cycle, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct. (42
U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) The test procedure for automatic and semi-automatic
clothes washers (both residential and commercial) is contained in 10
CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix J2, Uniform Test Method for Measuring
the Energy Consumption of Automatic and Semi-automatic Clothes Washers.
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\1\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code,
Part B was redesignated as Part A.
\2\ All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute
as amended through the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
(EEIA), Public Law 114-11 (April 30, 2015).
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DOE's regulations set forth at 10 CFR 430.27 contain provisions
that allow a person to seek a waiver from the test procedure
requirements for a particular basic model of a type of covered consumer
product when: (1) The petitioner's basic model for which the petition
for waiver was submitted contains one or more design characteristics
that prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedure, or (2)
the prescribed test procedures may evaluate the basic model in a manner
so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption characteristics as
to provide materially inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 430.27(a)(1).
A petitioner must include in its petition any alternate test procedures
known to the petitioner to evaluate the basic model in a manner
representative of its energy consumption. 10 CFR 430.27(b)(1)(iii).
DOE may grant a waiver subject to conditions, including adherence
to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR 430.27(f)(2). As soon as
practicable after the granting of any waiver, DOE will publish in the
Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its
regulations so as to eliminate any need for the continuation of such
waiver. As soon thereafter as practicable, DOE will publish in the
Federal Register a final rule. 10 CFR 430.27(l).
The waiver process also allows DOE to grant an interim waiver if it
appears likely that the petition for waiver will be granted and/or if
DOE determines that it would be desirable for public policy reasons to
grant immediate relief pending a determination on the petition for
waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(e)(2). Within one year of issuance of an interim
waiver, DOE will either: (i) Publish in the Federal Register a
determination on the petition for waiver; or (ii) publish in the
Federal Register a new or amended test procedure that addresses the
issues presented in the waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(h)(1). When DOE amends
the test procedure to address the issues presented in a waiver, the
waiver will automatically terminate on the date on which use of that
test procedure is required to demonstrate compliance. 10 CFR
430.27(h)(2).
II. Petition for Waiver of Test Procedure and Application for Interim
Waiver
On August 24, 2016, Samsung submitted a petition for waiver from
the DOE test procedure applicable to automatic and semi-automatic
clothes washers set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix J2.
Samsung requested the waiver because the mass of the test load used in
the procedure, which is based on the basket volume of the test unit, is
currently not defined for basket sizes greater than 6.0 cubic feet. In
its petition, Samsung seeks a waiver for a specified basic model with a
capacity greater than 6.0 cubic feet. Table 5.1 of Appendix J2 defines
the test load sizes used in the test procedure as linear functions of
the basket volume. Samsung requests that DOE grant a waiver for testing
and rating based on a revised Table 5.1.
Samsung also requests an interim waiver from the existing DOE test
procedure. An interim waiver may be granted if it appears likely that
the petition for waiver will be granted, and/or if DOE determines that
it would be desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate
relief pending a determination of the petition for waiver. See 10 CFR
430.27(e)(2).
DOE understands that absent an interim waiver, Samsung's products
cannot be tested and rated for energy consumption on a basis
representative of their true energy consumption characteristics. DOE
has reviewed the alternate procedure suggested by Samsung and concludes
that, generally, it will allow for the accurate measurement of the
energy use of these products, while alleviating the testing problems
associated with Samsung's implementation of clothes washer containers
larger than 6.0 cubic feet. Consequently, DOE has determined that
Samsung's petition for waiver will likely be granted. Furthermore, as
explained below, DOE has granted similar waivers to Samsung and other
manufacturers, and has determined that it is desirable for public
policy reasons to grant Samsung immediate relief pending a
determination of the petition for waiver.
DOE recently granted a waiver to Whirlpool under Decision and Order
(81 FR 26251, May 2, 2016) to allow for the testing of certain basic
models of clothes washers with container volumes between 6.0 cubic feet
and 8.0 cubic feet. DOE also granted a waiver to Samsung for a similar
request under Decision and Order Samsung (76 FR 13169, Mar. 10, 2011;
76 FR 50207, Aug. 12, 2011) to allow for the testing of certain basic
models of clothes washers with container volumes between 3.8 cubic feet
and 6.0 cubic feet. In addition, DOE granted waivers to LG (CW-016 (76
FR 11233, Mar. 1, 2011), CW-018 (76 FR 21879, Apr. 19, 2011), and CW-
021 (76 FR 64330, Oct. 18, 2011); General Electric (75 FR 76968, Dec.
10, 2010), Whirlpool (75 FR 69653, Nov. 15, 2010), and Electrolux (76
FR 11440, Mar. 2, 2011) to allow for the testing of certain basic
models of clothes washers with container volumes between 3.8 cubic feet
and 6.0 cubic feet.
The current DOE test procedure specifies test load sizes only for
machines with capacities up to 6.0 cubic feet. (77 FR 13888, Mar. 7,
2012; the ``March 2012 Final Rule'') For the reasons set forth in DOE's
March 2012 Final Rule, DOE concludes that extending the linear
relationship between test load size and container capacity to larger
capacities is valid. In addition, testing a basic model with a capacity
larger than 6.0 cubic feet using the current procedure could evaluate
the basic model in a manner so unrepresentative of its true energy
consumption as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data.
Based on these considerations, and the waivers granted to LG, GE,
Electrolux and Whirlpool, as well as the previous waivers granted to
Samsung for similar requests, it appears likely that the petition for
waiver will be granted. As a result, DOE grants an interim waiver to
Samsung for the basic models of clothes washers with container volumes
greater than 6.0 cubic feet specified in its petition for waiver. DOE
also provides for the use of an alternative test procedure extending
the linear relationship between test load size and container capacity,
as described below.
III. Summary of Grant of Interim Waiver
For the reasons stated above, DOE has granted Samsung's application
for interim waiver from testing for its specified clothes washer basic
models. The substance of DOE's Interim Waiver Order is summarized
below.
Samsung is required to test and rate the clothes washer basic model
Samsung WA63M97**A* according to the alternate test procedure as set
forth in section IV, ``Alternate Test Procedure.''
Samsung is permitted to make representations about the energy use
of this basic model for compliance, marketing, or other purposes only
to the extent that such products have been tested in accordance with
the provisions set forth in the alternate test procedure
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and such representations fairly disclose the results of such testing in
accordance with 10 CFR 429.20.
DOE makes decisions on waivers and interim waivers for only those
basic models specifically set out in the petition, not future models
that may be manufactured by the petitioner. Samsung may request that
DOE extend the scope of a waiver or an interim waiver to include
additional basic models employing the same technology as the basic
model(s) set forth in the original petition consistent with 10 CFR
430.27(g). In addition, DOE notes that granting of an interim waiver or
waiver does not release a petitioner from the certification
requirements set forth at 10 CFR part 429. See also 10 CFR 430.27(a)
and (i).
The interim waiver shall remain in effect consistent with the
provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(h). Furthermore, this interim waiver is
conditioned upon the presumed validity of statements, representations,
and documents provided by the petitioner. DOE may rescind or modify a
waiver or interim waiver at any time upon a determination that the
factual basis underlying the petition for waiver or interim waiver is
incorrect, or upon a determination that the results from the alternate
test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic model's true energy
consumption characteristics. See 10 CFR 430.27(k).
IV. Alternate Test Procedure
EPCA requires that manufacturers use DOE test procedures when
making representations about the energy consumption and energy
consumption costs of products and equipment covered by the statute. (42
U.S.C. 6293(c); 6314(d)) Consistent representations about the energy
efficiency of covered products and equipment are important for
consumers evaluating products when making purchasing decisions and for
manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with applicable DOE energy
conservation standards. Pursuant to its regulations applicable to
waivers and interim waivers from applicable test procedures at 10 CFR
430.27 and after considering public comments on the petition, DOE will
announce its decision as to an alternate test procedure for Samsung in
a subsequent Decision and Order.
The alternate procedure approved today is intended to allow Samsung
to make valid representations regarding Samsung clothes washer basic
model WA63M97**A*.
In the alternate test procedure described below, DOE has corrected
an error in the proposed Samsung load size table:
For the 6.80-6.90, the average load size was not
calculated correctly. The average load size should be the numerical
average of the minimum and maximum load sizes. It should have been 7.05
kg instead of 7.04 kg.
During the period of the interim waiver granted in this notice,
Samsung must test clothes washer basic model WA63M97**A* according to
the provisions of 10 CFR part 430 subpart B, appendix J2, except that
Samsung shall substitute the expanded Table 5.1 below for Table 5.1 of
appendix J2.
Table 5.1--Test Load Sizes
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Container volume Minimum load Maximum load Average load
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cu. ft. >= < liter >= < lb kg lb kg lb Kg
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0-0.80....................................................... 0-22.7 3.00 1.36 3.00 1.36 3.00 1.36
0.80-0.90.................................................... 22.7-25.5 3.00 1.36 3.50 1.59 3.25 1.47
0.90-1.00.................................................... 25.5-28.3 3.00 1.36 3.90 1.77 3.45 1.56
1.00-1.10.................................................... 28.3-31.1 3.00 1.36 4.30 1.95 3.65 1.66
1.10-1.20.................................................... 31.1-34.0 3.00 1.36 4.70 2.13 3.85 1.75
1.20-1.30.................................................... 34.0-36.8 3.00 1.36 5.10 2.31 4.05 1.84
1.30-1.40.................................................... 36.8-39.6 3.00 1.36 5.50 2.49 4.25 1.93
1.40-1.50.................................................... 39.6-42.5 3.00 1.36 5.90 2.68 4.45 2.02
1.50-1.60.................................................... 42.5-45.3 3.00 1.36 6.40 2.90 4.70 2.13
1.60-1.70.................................................... 45.3-48.1 3.00 1.36 6.80 3.08 4.90 2.22
1.70-1.80.................................................... 48.1-51.0 3.00 1.36 7.20 3.27 5.10 2.31
1.80-1.90.................................................... 51.0-53.8 3.00 1.36 7.60 3.45 5.30 2.40
1.90-2.00.................................................... 53.8-56.6 3.00 1.36 8.00 3.63 5.50 2.49
2.00-2.10.................................................... 56.6-59.5 3.00 1.36 8.40 3.81 5.70 2.59
2.10-2.20.................................................... 59.5-62.3 3.00 1.36 8.80 3.99 5.90 2.68
2.20-2.30.................................................... 62.3-65.1 3.00 1.36 9.20 4.17 6.10 2.77
2.30-2.40.................................................... 65.1-68.0 3.00 1.36 9.60 4.35 6.30 2.86
2.40-2.50.................................................... 68.0-70.8 3.00 1.36 10.00 4.54 6.50 2.95
2.50-2.60.................................................... 70.8-73.6 3.00 1.36 10.50 4.76 6.75 3.06
2.60-2.70.................................................... 73.6-76.5 3.00 1.36 10.90 4.94 6.95 3.15
2.70-2.80.................................................... 76.5-79.3 3.00 1.36 11.30 5.13 7.15 3.24
2.80-2.90.................................................... 79.3-82.1 3.00 1.36 11.70 5.31 7.35 3.33
2.90-3.00.................................................... 82.1-85.0 3.00 1.36 12.10 5.49 7.55 3.42
3.00-3.10.................................................... 85.0-87.8 3.00 1.36 12.50 5.67 7.75 3.52
3.10-3.20.................................................... 87.8-90.6 3.00 1.36 12.90 5.85 7.95 3.61
3.20-3.30.................................................... 90.6-93.4 3.00 1.36 13.30 6.03 8.15 3.70
3.30-3.40.................................................... 93.4-96.3 3.00 1.36 13.70 6.21 8.35 3.79
3.40-3.50.................................................... 96.3-99.1 3.00 1.36 14.10 6.40 8.55 3.88
3.50-3.60.................................................... 99.1-101.9 3.00 1.36 14.60 6.62 8.80 3.99
3.60-3.70.................................................... 101.9-104.8 3.00 1.36 15.00 6.80 9.00 4.08
3.70-3.80.................................................... 104.8-107.6 3.00 1.36 15.40 6.99 9.20 4.17
3.80-3.90.................................................... 107.6-110.4 3.00 1.36 15.80 7.16 9.40 4.26
3.90-4.00.................................................... 110.4-113.3 3.00 1.36 16.20 7.34 9.60 4.35
4.00-4.10.................................................... 113.3-116.1 3.00 1.36 16.60 7.53 9.80 4.45
4.10-4.20.................................................... 116.1-118.9 3.00 1.36 17.00 7.72 10.00 4.54
4.20-4.30.................................................... 118.9-121.8 3.00 1.36 17.40 7.90 10.20 4.63
4.30-4.40.................................................... 121.8-124.6 3.00 1.36 17.80 8.09 10.40 4.72
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4.40-4.50.................................................... 124.6-127.4 3.00 1.36 18.20 8.27 10.60 4.82
4.50-4.60.................................................... 127.4-130.3 3.00 1.36 18.70 8.46 10.85 4.91
4.60-4.70.................................................... 130.3-133.1 3.00 1.36 19.10 8.65 11.05 5.00
4.70-4.80.................................................... 133.1-135.9 3.00 1.36 19.50 8.83 11.25 5.10
4.80-4.90.................................................... 135.9-138.8 3.00 1.36 19.90 9.02 11.45 5.19
4.90-5.00.................................................... 138.8-141.6 3.00 1.36 20.30 9.20 11.65 5.28
5.00-5.10.................................................... 141.6-144.4 3.00 1.36 20.70 9.39 11.85 5.38
5.10-5.20.................................................... 144.4-147.2 3.00 1.36 21.10 9.58 12.05 5.47
5.20-5.30.................................................... 147.2-150.1 3.00 1.36 21.50 9.76 12.25 5.56
5.30-5.40.................................................... 150.1-152.9 3.00 1.36 21.90 9.95 12.45 5.65
5.40-5.50.................................................... 152.9-155.7 3.00 1.36 22.30 10.13 12.65 5.75
5.50-5.60.................................................... 155.7-158.6 3.00 1.36 22.80 10.32 12.90 5.84
5.60-5.70.................................................... 158.6-161.4 3.00 1.36 23.20 10.51 13.10 5.93
5.70-5.80.................................................... 161.4-164.2 3.00 1.36 23.60 10.69 13.30 6.03
5.80-5.90.................................................... 164.2-167.1 3.00 1.36 24.00 10.88 13.50 6.12
5.90-6.00.................................................... 167.1-169.9 3.00 1.36 24.40 11.06 13.70 6.21
6.00-6.10.................................................... 169.9-172.7 3.00 1.36 24.80 11.25 13.90 6.30
6.10-6.20.................................................... 172.7-175.6 3.00 1.36 25.20 11.43 14.10 6.40
6.20-6.30.................................................... 175.6-178.4 3.00 1.36 25.60 11.61 14.30 6.49
6.30-6.40.................................................... 178.4-181.2 3.00 1.36 26.00 11.79 14.50 6.58
6.40-6.50.................................................... 181.2-184.1 3.00 1.36 26.40 11.97 14.70 6.67
6.50-6.60.................................................... 184.1-186.9 3.00 1.36 26.90 12.20 14.95 6.78
6.60-6.70.................................................... 186.9-189.7 3.00 1.36 27.30 12.38 15.15 6.87
6.70-6.80.................................................... 189.7-192.6 3.00 1.36 27.70 12.56 15.35 6.96
6.80-6.90.................................................... 192.6-195.4 3.00 1.36 28.10 12.75 15.55 7.05
6.90-7.00.................................................... 195.4-198.2 3.00 1.36 28.50 12.93 15.75 7.14
7.00-7.10.................................................... 198.2-201.0 3.00 1.36 28.90 13.11 15.95 7.23
7.10-7.20.................................................... 201.0-203.9 3.00 1.36 29.30 13.29 16.15 7.33
7.20-7.30.................................................... 203.9-206.7 3.00 1.36 29.70 13.47 16.35 7.42
7.30-7.40.................................................... 206.7-209.5 3.00 1.36 30.10 13.65 16.55 7.51
7.40-7.50.................................................... 209.5-212.4 3.00 1.36 30.60 13.88 16.80 7.62
7.50-7.60.................................................... 212.4-215.2 3.00 1.36 31.00 14.06 17.00 7.71
7.60-7.70.................................................... 215.2-218.0 3.00 1.36 31.40 14.24 17.20 7.80
7.70-7.80.................................................... 218.0-220.9 3.00 1.36 31.80 14.42 17.40 7.89
7.80-7.90.................................................... 220.9-223.7 3.00 1.36 32.20 14.61 17.60 7.98
7.90-8.00.................................................... 223.7-226.5 3.00 1.36 32.60 14.79 17.80 8.07
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V. Summary and Request for Comments
Through this notice, DOE grants Samsung an interim waiver from the
specified portions of the test procedure applicable to clothes washer
basic model WA63M97**A*. and announces receipt of Samsung's petition
for waiver from those same portions of the test procedure. DOE is
publishing Samsung's petition for waiver pursuant to 10 CFR
430.27(b)(1)(iv). The petition contains no confidential information.
The petition includes a suggested alternate test procedure to determine
the energy consumption of clothes washer basic model WA63M97**A*. DOE
is considering including the corrected alternate procedure in its
subsequent Decision and Order.
DOE solicits comments from interested parties on all aspects of the
petition, including the suggested alternate test procedure and
calculation methodology. Pursuant to 10 CFR 430.27(d), any person
submitting written comments to DOE must also send a copy of such
comments to the petitioner. The contact information for the petitioner
is Jenni Chun, Regulatory & Environmental Affairs Manager, Samsung
Electronics America, Inc., QA Lab America. 19 Chapin Rd. Building D,
Pine Brook, NJ 07058. All comment submissions to DOE must include the
Case Number CW-027 for this proceeding. Submit electronic comments in
Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or text (American
Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)) file format and
avoid the use of special characters or any form of encryption. Wherever
possible, include the electronic signature of the author. DOE does not
accept telefacsimiles (faxes).
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 22, 2016.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
QA Lab America
19 Chapin Rd. Building D
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
August 24, 2016
The Honorable David Friedman
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
United States Department of Energy
Forrestal Building (Mail Station EE-1)
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Dear Assistant Secretary Friedman:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (``Samsung'') respectfully
submits the Application for Petition for Waiver and Application for
Interim Waiver to the Department of Energy (``DOE'' or ``the
Department'') regards to Samsung's residential clothes washers with
a capacity over 6.0 cubic feet.
Reasoning
The 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1) allows a person to submit a petition to
waive for a particular basic model any requirements of Sec. 430.23
upon the grounds that the basic model contains one or more design
characteristics which either prevent testing of the basic model
according to the prescribed test procedures, or the prescribed test
procedures may evaluate the basic model in a manner so
unrepresentative of its true energy
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consumption characteristics as to provide materially inaccurate
comparative data. Additionally, 10 CFR part 430.27(b)(2) allows an
applicant to request an Interim Waiver if economic hardship and/or
competitive disadvantage is likely to result absent a favorable
determination on the Application for Interim Waiver.
The current test procedure, Appendix J2 to Subpart B of Part 430
(``Appendix J2'') Table 5.1, does not contain load sizes for
capacities greater than 6.0 cubic feet, preventing Samsung from
appropriately testing the clothes washer models with capacity
greater than 6.0 cubic feet. The Department previously granted a
similar waiver to Whirlpool (75 FR 69653, Nov. 15, 2010 and 81 FR
26251, May 2, 2016).
Samsung also proposes an alternative procedure by extending the
linear relationship between test load sizes and container volume in
Table 5.1, as the following load size table for clothes washer with
capacity between 6.0 cubic feet and 8.0 cubic feet:
Table 5.0--Test Load Sizes--Supplement
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Container volume Minimum load Maximum load Average load
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cu. ft. >= < liter >= < lb kg lb kg lb kg
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6.00-6.10.................................................... 169.9-172.7 3.00 1.36 24.80 11.25 13.90 6.30
6.10-6.20.................................................... 172.7-175.6 3.00 1.36 25.20 11.43 14.10 6.40
6.20-6.30.................................................... 175.6-178.4 3.00 1.36 25.60 11.61 14.30 6.49
6.30-6.40.................................................... 178.4-181.2 3.00 1.36 26.00 11.79 14.50 6.58
6.40-6.50.................................................... 181.2-184.1 3.00 1.36 26.40 11.97 14.70 6.67
6.50-6.60.................................................... 184.1-186.9 3.00 1.36 26.90 12.20 14.95 6.78
6.60-6.70.................................................... 186.9-189.7 3.00 1.36 27.30 12.38 15.15 6.87
6.70-6.80.................................................... 189.7-192.6 3.00 1.36 27.70 12.56 15.35 6.96
6.80-6.90.................................................... 192.6-195.4 3.00 1.36 28.10 12.75 15.55 7.04
6.90-7.00.................................................... 195.4-198.2 3.00 1.36 28.50 12.93 15.75 7.14
7.00-7.10.................................................... 198.2-201.0 3.00 1.36 28.90 13.11 15.95 7.23
7.10-7.20.................................................... 201.0-203.9 3.00 1.36 29.30 13.29 16.15 7.33
7.20-7.30.................................................... 203.9-206.7 3.00 1.36 29.70 13.47 16.35 7.42
7.30-7.40.................................................... 206.7-209.5 3.00 1.36 30.10 13.65 16.55 7.51
7.40-7.50.................................................... 209.5-212.4 3.00 1.36 30.60 13.88 16.80 7.62
7.50-7.60.................................................... 212.4-215.2 3.00 1.36 31.00 14.06 17.00 7.71
7.60-7.70.................................................... 215.2-218.0 3.00 1.36 31.40 14.24 17.20 7.80
7.70-7.80.................................................... 218.0-220.9 3.00 1.36 31.80 14.42 17.40 7.89
7.80-7.90.................................................... 220.9-223.7 3.00 1.36 32.20 14.61 17.60 7.98
7.90-8.00.................................................... 223.7-226.5 3.00 1.36 32.60 14.79 17.80 8.07
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Conclusion
In summary, Samsung respectfully requests to grant Samsung a
Waiver and Interim Waiver to use the alternate expanded Table 5.1 of
Appendix J2 that appears in DOE's clothes washer test procedure NOPR
(79 FR 23061, April 25, 2014). Samsung is seeking the Department to
grant a Waiver and Interim waiver for Samsung clothes washer basic
model WA63M97**A*:
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Brand Model name Capacity load Type Reason
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Samsung......................... WA63M97**A*....... 6.3 cu. ft........ Top Load.......... Over 6.0 cu. ft.
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
regarding this Petition for Waiver and Application for Interim
Waiver. I will be happy to discuss should any questions arise.
Sincerely,
Jenni Chun,
Regulatory & Environmental Affairs Manager.
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