Energy Conservation Program: General Service Incandescent Lamps and Other Incandescent Lamps Request for Data, 38613-38617 [2017-17212]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy Office
10 CFR Part 430
[EERE–2017–BT–NOA–0052]
Energy Conservation Program:
General Service Incandescent Lamps
and Other Incandescent Lamps
Request for Data
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notification of data availability
(NODA); request for information (RFI).
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) seeks annual domestic
sales and shipment data for general
service incandescent lamps (GSILs) and
other incandescent lamps. DOE intends
to use this sales data from stakeholders
to inform its decision on whether to
amend standards for GSILs.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data,
and information regarding this NODA
received no later than October 16, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
encouraged to submit comments, data
and information using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Alternatively, interested persons may
submit comments, identified by docket
number EERE–2017–BT–NOA–0052, by
any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: GSIL2017NOA0052@
ee.doe.gov. Include the docket number
in the subject line of the message.
3. Postal Mail: Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
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Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in
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For detailed instructions on
submitting comments and additional
information on the NODA, see section
IV, Submission of Comments.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies, EE–2J, 1000
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–1604. Email:
ApplianceStandardsQuestions@
ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–6122. Email:
Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov.
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Table of Contents
I. Background
II. Data
III. Conclusion
IV. Submission of Comments
I. Background
Amendments to the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA),1
Public Law 94–163 (42 U.S.C. 6291–
6317, as codified), in the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007
(EISA 2007) direct DOE to conduct two
rulemaking cycles to evaluate energy
conservation standards for general
service lamps (GSLs). (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)–(B)) GSLs are defined in
EPCA to include GSILs, compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs), general
service light-emitting diode (LED) and
organic light-emitting diode (OLED)
lamps, and any other lamps that the
Secretary of Energy (Secretary)
determines are used to satisfy lighting
applications traditionally served by
general service incandescent lamps.
For the first rulemaking cycle,
Congress instructed DOE to initiate a
rulemaking process prior to January 1,
2014, to consider two questions: (1)
Whether to amend energy conservation
standards for general service lamps and
(2) whether ‘‘the exemptions for certain
incandescent lamps should be
maintained or discontinued.’’ (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)) Further, if the Secretary
determines that the standards in effect
for GSILs should be amended, EPCA
provides that a final rule must be
published by January 1, 2017, with a
compliance date at least 3 years after the
date on which the final rule is
published. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(iii))
In developing such a rule, DOE must
consider a minimum efficacy standard
of 45 lumens per watt (lm/W). (42
U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(ii)) If DOE fails to
complete a rulemaking in accordance
with 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)–(iv) or a
final rule from the first rulemaking cycle
does not produce savings greater than or
equal to the savings from a minimum
efficacy standard of 45 lm/W, the statute
provides a ‘‘backstop’’ under which
DOE must prohibit sales of GSLs that do
not meet a minimum 45 lm/W standard
beginning on January 1, 2020. (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(v))
1 All references to EPCA refer to the statute as
amended through the Energy Efficiency
Improvement Act of 2015, Public Law 114–11
(April 30, 2015).
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DOE initiated the rulemaking process
in a timely manner by publishing in the
Federal Register a notice of availability
of a framework document. 78 FR 73737
(Dec. 9, 2013); see also 79 FR 73503
(Dec. 11, 2014) (notice of availability of
preliminary analysis). DOE later issued
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR)
to propose amended energy
conservation standards for GSLs. 81 FR
14528, 14629–14630 (Mar. 17, 2016).
The March 2016 NOPR focused on the
first question that Congress directed
DOE to consider—whether to amend
energy conservation standards for
general service lamps. (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(I)) In the March 2016
NOPR proposing energy conservation
standards for GSLs, DOE stated that it
would be unable to undertake any
analysis regarding GSILs and other
incandescent lamps because of a then
applicable congressional restriction (the
Appropriations Rider 2) on the use of
appropriated funds to implement or
enforce 10 CFR 430.32(x). 81 FR 14528,
14540–14541. Notably, the applicability
of this Appropriations Rider has not
been extended in the current
appropriations statute, and thus is no
longer in effect.3 As a result, DOE is no
longer prevented from undertaking
analysis and decision making required
by the first question presented by
Congress, i.e., whether to amend energy
conservation standards for general
service lamps, including GSILs.
In response to comments to the March
2016 NOPR, DOE conducted additional
research and published a notice of
proposed definition and data
availability (NOPDDA), which proposed
to amend the definitions of GSIL and
GSL. 81 FR 71794, 71815 (Oct. 18,
2016). DOE explained that the October
2016 NOPDDA related to the second
question that Congress directed DOE to
consider—whether ‘‘the exemptions for
certain incandescent lamps should be
maintained or discontinued.’’ (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II)); see also 81 FR
71798. The relevant ‘‘exemptions,’’ DOE
explained, referred to the 22 categories
of incandescent lamps that are
statutorily excluded from the definitions
of GSIL and GSL. 81 FR 71798.
On January 19, 2017, DOE published
the two final rules concerning the
definition of GSL. 82 FR 7276; 82 FR
7322. The January 2017 definition final
rules amended the definitions of GSIL
and GSL by bringing some of the
statutorily-excluded categories of lamps
within the definitions of GSIL and GSL.
Like the October 2016 NOPDDA, the
January 2017 definition final rules
related to the second question that
Congress directed DOE to consider,
regarding whether to maintain or
discontinue certain ‘‘exemptions.’’ (42
U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II))
The January 2017 definition final
rules did not make a determination
regarding ‘‘whether [DOE] should
impose or amend standards for any
category of lamps, such as GSILs or
GSLs.’’ 82 FR 7277. Thus, by its own
statement, DOE has not yet made a
determination on whether standards
applicable to GSILs should be amended,
as required by statute. (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(I))
II. Data
DOE has gathered preliminary data for
GSILs and other incandescent lamps—
both incandescent lamps specifically
exempt from the currently effective
definition of GSIL and incandescent
lamps not included in the GSIL
definition. The following paragraphs
describe the data sources and methods
used to estimate annual sales for these
products.
General service incandescent lamp
means a standard incandescent or
halogen type lamp that is intended for
general service applications; has a
medium screw base; has a lumen range
of not less than 310 lumens and not
more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case
of a modified spectrum lamp, not less
than 232 lumens and not more than
1,950 lumens; and is capable of being
operated at a voltage range at least
partially within 110 and 130 volts. 10
CFR 430.2. As mentioned above, as a
result of the previously effective
Appropriations Rider, DOE was unable
to undertake any analysis regarding
GSILs when considering amended
energy conservation standards for
general service lamps. Therefore the
January 2017 definition final rules,
March 2016 NOPR, and previous
rulemaking documents for general
service lamps did not contain shipment
data for GSILs. In reviewing existing
data sources, the 2010 U.S. Lighting
Market Characterization 4 (LMC) report
estimated an installed stock of 2.1
billion general service A-type
incandescent and general service
halogen lamps in 2010. DOE has used
estimates of shipments of traditional
and halogen incandescent A-type lamps
to the U.S. market in 2010, developed
by the Cadeo Group 5, and the
corresponding lamp shipments indices
published periodically by NEMA 6 to
generate an estimate for the sales of
GSILs from 2011 to 2015 (shown in
Table II.1).
TABLE II.1—ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL SALES OF GSILS
Estimated annual sales
Incandescent lamp category
2011
GSILs * .................................................................................
2012
2013
2014
2015
737,000,000
634,000,000
626,000,000
499,000,000
441,000,000
* Estimated annual sales of GSILs are based on the NEMA lamp
A-line lamps in 2010, developed by the Cadeo Group.5
indices 6
and estimates of shipments of traditional and halogen incandescent
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The currently effective GSIL
definition does not include 22 specific
incandescent lamp categories. In the
October 2016 NOPDDA, DOE presented
estimates for the annual shipments of
each incandescent lamp type exempt
from the definition of GSIL. 81 FR
71794, 71799 (October 18, 2016). DOE
asked for and received comments on
these numbers and provided revised
estimates in the January 2017 definition
final rules. 82 FR 7276, 7291 (January
2 Section 312 of the Consolidated and Further
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114–
113, 129 Stat. 2419) prohibits expenditure of funds
appropriated by that law to implement or enforce:
(1) 10 CFR 430.32(x), which includes maximum
wattage and minimum rated lifetime requirements
for GSILs; and (2) standards set forth in section
325(i)(1)(B) of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(1)(B)),
which sets minimum lamp efficiency ratings for
incandescent reflector lamps.
3 See, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2017 (Pub. L. 115–31, div. D, tit. III).
4 Navigant Consulting, Inc. Final Report: 2010
U.S. Lighting Market Characterization. 2012. U.S.
Department of Energy. (Last accessed July 31, 2017.)
https://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
publications/pdfs/ssl/2010-lmc-final-jan-2012.pdf.
5 Carmichael, R. GSL Shipments and Lumen Bin
Distribution Data. Cadeo Group. Contract 7094760–
T2D: Washington, DC
6 National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Lamp Indices. (Last accessed August 1, 2017.)
https://www.nema.org/Intelligence/Pages/LampIndices.aspx.
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19, 2017) and 82 FR 7322, 7327 (January
19, 2017). In their comment on the
October 2016 NOPDDA, the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) noted that it collected data
from certain of its members that
manufacture specialty incandescent
lamps and provided historical data for
those products when possible. NEMA
stated that sales and shipments of
specialty incandescent lamps are
declining, as indicated by the data
provided and the confirmation of the
trend by its members. (NEMA, No. 93 at
pp. 9–10) 7 Shipments estimates for
reflector lamps exempt from the
currently effective definition of GSIL
have been updated based on the stock
of traditional and halogen incandescent
reflector lamps in the 2010 LMC
report 4, estimates of the average service
lifetime for such lamps, and projections
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of solid state lighting (SSL) adoption
from DOE’s SSL program 8, as detailed
in the Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory (LBNL) report ‘‘Impact of the
EISA 2007 Energy Efficiency Standard
on General Service Lamps’’ 9 (LBNL GSL
report). Table II.2 summarizes the
annual and historical sales estimates for
incandescent lamps exempt from the
currently effective definition of GSIL.
TABLE II.2—ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL SALES OF INCANDESCENT LAMPS EXEMPT FROM THE CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE
DEFINITION OF GSIL
Estimated annual sales
GSIL exempted lamp category
2011
Appliance Lamp ...................................................................
Black Light Lamp .................................................................
Bug Lamp .............................................................................
Colored Lamp ......................................................................
Infrared Lamp .......................................................................
Left-Hand Thread Lamp .......................................................
Marine Lamp ........................................................................
Marine Signal Service Lamp ................................................
Mine Service Lamp ..............................................................
Plant Light Lamp ..................................................................
Reflector Lamp * ...................................................................
Rough Service Lamp ** ........................................................
Shatter-Resistant Lamp ** ....................................................
Sign Service Lamp ...............................................................
Silver Bowl Lamp .................................................................
Showcase Lamp ..................................................................
3-way Incandescent Lamp ** ...............................................
Traffic Signal Lamp *** .........................................................
Vibration Service Lamp ** ....................................................
G shape Lamp with diameter of 5 inches or more *** .........
T shape lamp of 40 W or less or length of 10 inches or
more *** .............................................................................
B, BA, CA, F, G16–1/2, G25, G30, S, M–14 lamp of 40 W
or less *** ..........................................................................
2012
2013
2014
2015
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
308,000,000
6,829,000
1,210,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
31,619,000
N/A
914,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
312,000,000
6,045,000
1,455,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
28,854,000
496,686
1,077,000
1,361,735
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
315,000,000
6,237,000
1,093,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
34,773,000
408,764
1,407,000
1,010,423
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
319,000,000
7,267,000
1,042,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
35,340,000
277,020
5,220,000
938,600
∼2,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
<2,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
<1,000,000
316,000,000
10,914,000
689,000
∼1,000,000
∼1,000,000
<1,000,000
32,665,000
168,178
7,071,000
859,867
N/A
11,168,553
11,507,467
10,529,062
9,750,395
N/A
104,288,216
98,240,738
78,742,710
71,702,637
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* These shipments were estimated based on stock estimates from the 2010 LMC
lamp lifetime estimates, and projections from DOE’s
SSL program,8 as detailed in the LBNL GSL report.9
** EPCA directs DOE to collect unit sales data for calendar years 2010 through 2025, in consultation with NEMA, for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601–3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps. (42
U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(C)) This data is available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013.
*** These shipments were provided by NEMA in a comment on the October 2016 NOPDDA. (NEMA, No. 93 at pp. 17–19, 30).
In addition to GSILs and incandescent
lamps specifically exempt from the
definition of GSIL, there are several
other categories of incandescent lamps.
The definition of GSIL includes only
lamps with medium screw bases, within
a specific lumen range, and that can be
operated at a voltage at least partially
within 110 and 130 volts—leaving many
other incandescent lamp categories
unaddressed (e.g., incandescent lamps
with lumen outputs greater than the
2,600 lumen upper limit specified in the
GSIL definition; incandescent lamps
with other base types, such as
candelabra bases; and incandescent
lamps that operate at other voltages,
such as 12 volts).
DOE has data for certain incandescent
lamps that do not meet the parameters
of the GSIL definition. In consultation
with NEMA, DOE has collected annual
sales data for certain higher lumen
lamps (>2,600 lumen to 3,300 lumen
lamps). However, for the remaining
incandescent lamp categories, again due
to the previously applicable
Appropriations Rider, the January 2017
definition final rules, March 2016
NOPR, and previous rulemaking
documents for general service lamps did
not contain shipment data. In reviewing
existing data sources, DOE has
estimated shipments for small-screwbase lamps (i.e., lamps with a screw
base smaller than medium, such as
candelabra base, intermediate base or
mini-candelabra base lamps) and for
multifaceted reflector (MR) lamps that
7 A notation in this form provides a reference for
information that is in the docket of DOE’s
rulemaking to develop energy conservation
standards for GSLs (Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–
STD–0051), which is maintained at https://
www.regulations.gov. This notation indicates that
the statement preceding the reference was made by
NEMA, is from document number 93 in the docket,
and appears at pages 9–10 of that document.
8 Navigant Consulting, Inc. Energy Savings
Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General
Illumination Applications. 2014. U.S. Department
of Energy. (Last accessed August 2, 2017.) https://
energy.gov/eere/ssl/downloads/energy-savingsforecast-solid-state-lighting-general-illuminationapplications.
9 Kantner, C.L.S., A.L. Alstone, M.
Ganeshalingam, B.F. Gerke, and R. Hosbach. Impact
of the EISA 2007 Energy Efficiency Standard on
General Service Lamps. 2017. Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory: Berkeley, CA. Report No.
LBNL–1007090 REV. (Last accessed August 2,
2017.) https://eta.lbl.gov/sites/default/files/
publications/lbnl-1007090-rev.pdf.
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typically have a bi-pin or twist and lock
base. DOE has estimated shipments of
these lamps from 2011 to 2015 (shown
in Table II.3) based on regional socket
surveys, lamp lifetime estimates, and
projections from DOE’s SSL program,8
as detailed in the LBNL GSL report.9
TABLE II.3—ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL SALES OF OTHER INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Estimated annual sales
Incandescent lamp category
2011
Higher Lumen Incandescent Lamps (>2,600–3,300
lumens) * ...........................................................................
Small-Screw-Base Lamps (e.g., candelabra base lamps) **
MR lamps ** .........................................................................
2012
9,878,000
201,000,000
48,700,000
12,273,000
203,000,000
49,300,000
2013
2014
9,296,000
205,000,000
49,800,000
5,232,000
208,000,000
50,400,000
2015
4,049,000
209,000,000
49,700,000
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* EPCA directs DOE to collect unit sales data for calendar years 2010 through 2025, in consultation with NEMA, for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601–3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps. (42 U.S.C.
6295(l)(4)(C)) This data is available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013.
** These shipments were estimated based on regional socket surveys, lamp lifetime estimates, and projections from DOE’s SSL program,8 as
detailed in the LBNL GSL report.9
DOE requests comment on the
estimates contained in this notice as
well as relevant lamp sales and market
data to assist in its determination of
whether standards in effect for GSILs
and/or other incandescent lamps should
be amended. In particular, the data in
Table II.3 represents lamp categories
that contain lamps with many different
features. For example, the small-screwbase lamp category includes lamps with
candelabra bases, intermediate bases,
and other different base types. These
lamps also have a variety of bulb
shapes, such as candle, bullet, flame,
etc. Further, some lamp categories may
not be specifically listed in the tables
above, such as pin base, non-reflector
halogen lamps. To better understand the
diversity of products in the
incandescent lamp market, DOE
requests information regarding the
breakdown of sales by base type, bulb
shape, lumen output, and voltage for all
incandescent lamps.
DOE also requests information
regarding the energy use and end-user
cost of incandescent lamps. Specifically,
DOE seeks information regarding the
percent of each lamp category (based on
the breakdown by base type, bulb shape,
lumen output, and voltage mentioned in
the previous paragraph) that utilizes
standard technology versus more
efficient halogen technology. DOE
requests the average wattage, efficacy,
lifetime, and operating hours in each
lamp category for the standard
technology product and more efficient
version, if one is offered. In a comment
on the December 2014 preliminary
analysis for general service lamps,
NEMA indicated that lamps using
incandescent/halogen technology have
low initial cost. (NEMA, No. 34 at pp.
12–13) DOE requests information on the
distribution channels for incandescent
lamps and particularly on whether first
cost varies among incandescent lamp
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categories or between a standard
technology and halogen technology
product.
DOE also requests information on
future shipments and market trends. As
shown in the previous tables, while
sales for certain lamp categories are
increasing or staying relatively flat, sales
for other categories have decreased.
DOE requests information regarding
factors influencing these trends and
whether they are expected to continue
in the future. In particular, for categories
for which sales are decreasing, DOE
requests information regarding what
products consumers are purchasing as
replacements. As DOE believes the
demand for light is not significantly
decreasing, DOE expects a decrease in
sales for incandescent/halogen products
to represent a shift in purchases to
products using fluorescent and/or LED
technology. DOE also request data and
information on consumer lamp
purchasing decisions and how these
decisions have changed over time when
certain products have become less
available or more costly. DOE seeks
comment on the potential for lamp
switching and whether more efficacious
substitutes exists for all GSILs and other
incandescent lamps. Finally, DOE is
aware that all incandescent lamps may
not be used in general lighting
applications. DOE seeks information on
whether specific categories of
incandescent lamps have features that
constrain their use to unique
applications and whether more efficient
products can be adequate replacements
in those applications.
Now that the Appropriations Rider
has been removed, DOE will collect and
use this information to analyze
standards for GSILs, and undertake its
responsibility to determine if standards
in effect for GSILs should be amended.
Further, because DOE had previously
been prohibited from collecting data
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with respect to GSILs, any data received
in response to this NODA could result
in a reassessment of the assumptions
and determinations made in the January
2017 definition final rules.
III. Conclusion
The purpose of this NODA is to
collect data for GSILs and other
incandescent lamps in order to assist
DOE in making a determination
regarding whether standards for GSILs
should be amended.
IV. Submission of Comments
DOE invites all interested parties to
submit in writing by October 16, 2017,
comments, data, and information on all
aspects of this NODA.
Submitting comments via
regulations.gov. The https://
www.regulations.gov Web page will
require you to provide your name and
contact information. Your contact
information will be viewable to DOE
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
10 CFR Part 430
[EERE-2017-BT-NOA-0052]
Energy Conservation Program: General Service Incandescent Lamps
and Other Incandescent Lamps Request for Data
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notification of data availability (NODA); request for
information (RFI).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) seeks annual domestic
sales and shipment data for general service incandescent lamps (GSILs)
and other incandescent lamps. DOE intends to use this sales data from
stakeholders to inform its decision on whether to amend standards for
GSILs.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
NODA received no later than October 16, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments, data
and information using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, identified by
docket number EERE-2017-BT-NOA-0052, by any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: GSIL2017NOA0052@ee.doe.gov. Include the docket number in
the subject line of the message.
3. Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone:
(202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc
(CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
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Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950
L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202)
287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case
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For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional
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documents, including public comments, in the docket. See section IV for
information on how to submit comments through https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J, 1000
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202)
287-1604. Email: ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 287-6122. Email: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov.
For further information on how to submit a comment or review other
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Background
II. Data
III. Conclusion
IV. Submission of Comments
I. Background
Amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
(EPCA),\1\ Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291-6317, as codified), in the
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) direct DOE to
conduct two rulemaking cycles to evaluate energy conservation standards
for general service lamps (GSLs). (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)-(B)) GSLs
are defined in EPCA to include GSILs, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs),
general service light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting
diode (OLED) lamps, and any other lamps that the Secretary of Energy
(Secretary) determines are used to satisfy lighting applications
traditionally served by general service incandescent lamps.
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\1\ All references to EPCA refer to the statute as amended
through the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, Public Law
114-11 (April 30, 2015).
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For the first rulemaking cycle, Congress instructed DOE to initiate
a rulemaking process prior to January 1, 2014, to consider two
questions: (1) Whether to amend energy conservation standards for
general service lamps and (2) whether ``the exemptions for certain
incandescent lamps should be maintained or discontinued.'' (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)) Further, if the Secretary determines that the
standards in effect for GSILs should be amended, EPCA provides that a
final rule must be published by January 1, 2017, with a compliance date
at least 3 years after the date on which the final rule is published.
(42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(iii)) In developing such a rule, DOE must
consider a minimum efficacy standard of 45 lumens per watt (lm/W). (42
U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(ii)) If DOE fails to complete a rulemaking in
accordance with 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)-(iv) or a final rule from
the first rulemaking cycle does not produce savings greater than or
equal to the savings from a minimum efficacy standard of 45 lm/W, the
statute provides a ``backstop'' under which DOE must prohibit sales of
GSLs that do not meet a minimum 45 lm/W standard beginning on January
1, 2020. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(v))
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DOE initiated the rulemaking process in a timely manner by
publishing in the Federal Register a notice of availability of a
framework document. 78 FR 73737 (Dec. 9, 2013); see also 79 FR 73503
(Dec. 11, 2014) (notice of availability of preliminary analysis). DOE
later issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to propose amended
energy conservation standards for GSLs. 81 FR 14528, 14629-14630 (Mar.
17, 2016). The March 2016 NOPR focused on the first question that
Congress directed DOE to consider--whether to amend energy conservation
standards for general service lamps. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(I)) In
the March 2016 NOPR proposing energy conservation standards for GSLs,
DOE stated that it would be unable to undertake any analysis regarding
GSILs and other incandescent lamps because of a then applicable
congressional restriction (the Appropriations Rider \2\) on the use of
appropriated funds to implement or enforce 10 CFR 430.32(x). 81 FR
14528, 14540-14541. Notably, the applicability of this Appropriations
Rider has not been extended in the current appropriations statute, and
thus is no longer in effect.\3\ As a result, DOE is no longer prevented
from undertaking analysis and decision making required by the first
question presented by Congress, i.e., whether to amend energy
conservation standards for general service lamps, including GSILs.
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\2\ Section 312 of the Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-113, 129 Stat. 2419) prohibits
expenditure of funds appropriated by that law to implement or
enforce: (1) 10 CFR 430.32(x), which includes maximum wattage and
minimum rated lifetime requirements for GSILs; and (2) standards set
forth in section 325(i)(1)(B) of EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(1)(B)),
which sets minimum lamp efficiency ratings for incandescent
reflector lamps.
\3\ See, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Pub. L.
115-31, div. D, tit. III).
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In response to comments to the March 2016 NOPR, DOE conducted
additional research and published a notice of proposed definition and
data availability (NOPDDA), which proposed to amend the definitions of
GSIL and GSL. 81 FR 71794, 71815 (Oct. 18, 2016). DOE explained that
the October 2016 NOPDDA related to the second question that Congress
directed DOE to consider--whether ``the exemptions for certain
incandescent lamps should be maintained or discontinued.'' (42 U.S.C.
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II)); see also 81 FR 71798. The relevant
``exemptions,'' DOE explained, referred to the 22 categories of
incandescent lamps that are statutorily excluded from the definitions
of GSIL and GSL. 81 FR 71798.
On January 19, 2017, DOE published the two final rules concerning
the definition of GSL. 82 FR 7276; 82 FR 7322. The January 2017
definition final rules amended the definitions of GSIL and GSL by
bringing some of the statutorily-excluded categories of lamps within
the definitions of GSIL and GSL. Like the October 2016 NOPDDA, the
January 2017 definition final rules related to the second question that
Congress directed DOE to consider, regarding whether to maintain or
discontinue certain ``exemptions.'' (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II))
The January 2017 definition final rules did not make a
determination regarding ``whether [DOE] should impose or amend
standards for any category of lamps, such as GSILs or GSLs.'' 82 FR
7277. Thus, by its own statement, DOE has not yet made a determination
on whether standards applicable to GSILs should be amended, as required
by statute. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(I))
II. Data
DOE has gathered preliminary data for GSILs and other incandescent
lamps--both incandescent lamps specifically exempt from the currently
effective definition of GSIL and incandescent lamps not included in the
GSIL definition. The following paragraphs describe the data sources and
methods used to estimate annual sales for these products.
General service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent or
halogen type lamp that is intended for general service applications;
has a medium screw base; has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens
and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum
lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and is
capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within
110 and 130 volts. 10 CFR 430.2. As mentioned above, as a result of the
previously effective Appropriations Rider, DOE was unable to undertake
any analysis regarding GSILs when considering amended energy
conservation standards for general service lamps. Therefore the January
2017 definition final rules, March 2016 NOPR, and previous rulemaking
documents for general service lamps did not contain shipment data for
GSILs. In reviewing existing data sources, the 2010 U.S. Lighting
Market Characterization \4\ (LMC) report estimated an installed stock
of 2.1 billion general service A-type incandescent and general service
halogen lamps in 2010. DOE has used estimates of shipments of
traditional and halogen incandescent A-type lamps to the U.S. market in
2010, developed by the Cadeo Group \5\, and the corresponding lamp
shipments indices published periodically by NEMA \6\ to generate an
estimate for the sales of GSILs from 2011 to 2015 (shown in Table
II.1).
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\4\ Navigant Consulting, Inc. Final Report: 2010 U.S. Lighting
Market Characterization. 2012. U.S. Department of Energy. (Last
accessed July 31, 2017.) https://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/2010-lmc-final-jan-2012.pdf.
\5\ Carmichael, R. GSL Shipments and Lumen Bin Distribution
Data. Cadeo Group. Contract 7094760-T2D: Washington, DC
\6\ National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Lamp Indices.
(Last accessed August 1, 2017.) https://www.nema.org/Intelligence/Pages/Lamp-Indices.aspx.
Table II.1--Estimate of Annual Sales of GSILs
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Estimated annual sales
Incandescent lamp category ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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GSILs *............................................................ 737,000,000 634,000,000 626,000,000 499,000,000 441,000,000
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* Estimated annual sales of GSILs are based on the NEMA lamp indices \6\ and estimates of shipments of traditional and halogen incandescent A-line lamps
in 2010, developed by the Cadeo Group.\5\
The currently effective GSIL definition does not include 22
specific incandescent lamp categories. In the October 2016 NOPDDA, DOE
presented estimates for the annual shipments of each incandescent lamp
type exempt from the definition of GSIL. 81 FR 71794, 71799 (October
18, 2016). DOE asked for and received comments on these numbers and
provided revised estimates in the January 2017 definition final rules.
82 FR 7276, 7291 (January
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19, 2017) and 82 FR 7322, 7327 (January 19, 2017). In their comment on
the October 2016 NOPDDA, the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) noted that it collected data from certain of its
members that manufacture specialty incandescent lamps and provided
historical data for those products when possible. NEMA stated that
sales and shipments of specialty incandescent lamps are declining, as
indicated by the data provided and the confirmation of the trend by its
members. (NEMA, No. 93 at pp. 9-10) \7\ Shipments estimates for
reflector lamps exempt from the currently effective definition of GSIL
have been updated based on the stock of traditional and halogen
incandescent reflector lamps in the 2010 LMC report \4\, estimates of
the average service lifetime for such lamps, and projections of solid
state lighting (SSL) adoption from DOE's SSL program \8\, as detailed
in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) report ``Impact of
the EISA 2007 Energy Efficiency Standard on General Service Lamps'' \9\
(LBNL GSL report). Table II.2 summarizes the annual and historical
sales estimates for incandescent lamps exempt from the currently
effective definition of GSIL.
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\7\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information
that is in the docket of DOE's rulemaking to develop energy
conservation standards for GSLs (Docket No. EERE-2013-BT- STD-0051),
which is maintained at https://www.regulations.gov. This notation
indicates that the statement preceding the reference was made by
NEMA, is from document number 93 in the docket, and appears at pages
9-10 of that document.
\8\ Navigant Consulting, Inc. Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-
State Lighting in General Illumination Applications. 2014. U.S.
Department of Energy. (Last accessed August 2, 2017.) https://energy.gov/eere/ssl/downloads/energy-savings-forecast-solid-state-lighting-general-illumination-applications.
\9\ Kantner, C.L.S., A.L. Alstone, M. Ganeshalingam, B.F. Gerke,
and R. Hosbach. Impact of the EISA 2007 Energy Efficiency Standard
on General Service Lamps. 2017. Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory: Berkeley, CA. Report No. LBNL-1007090 REV. (Last
accessed August 2, 2017.) https://eta.lbl.gov/sites/default/files/publications/lbnl-1007090-rev.pdf.
Table II.2--Estimate of Annual Sales of Incandescent Lamps Exempt From the Currently Effective Definition of
GSIL
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Estimated annual sales
GSIL exempted lamp category -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Appliance Lamp.................. N/A N/A N/A N/A ~2,000,000
Black Light Lamp................ N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Bug Lamp........................ N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Colored Lamp.................... N/A N/A N/A N/A <2,000,000
Infrared Lamp................... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Left-Hand Thread Lamp........... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Marine Lamp..................... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Marine Signal Service Lamp...... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Mine Service Lamp............... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Plant Light Lamp................ N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
Reflector Lamp *................ 308,000,000 312,000,000 315,000,000 319,000,000 316,000,000
Rough Service Lamp **........... 6,829,000 6,045,000 6,237,000 7,267,000 10,914,000
Shatter-Resistant Lamp **....... 1,210,000 1,455,000 1,093,000 1,042,000 689,000
Sign Service Lamp............... N/A N/A N/A N/A ~1,000,000
Silver Bowl Lamp................ N/A N/A N/A N/A ~1,000,000
Showcase Lamp................... N/A N/A N/A N/A <1,000,000
3-way Incandescent Lamp **...... 31,619,000 28,854,000 34,773,000 35,340,000 32,665,000
Traffic Signal Lamp ***......... N/A 496,686 408,764 277,020 168,178
Vibration Service Lamp **....... 914,000 1,077,000 1,407,000 5,220,000 7,071,000
G shape Lamp with diameter of 5 N/A 1,361,735 1,010,423 938,600 859,867
inches or more ***.............
T shape lamp of 40 W or less or N/A 11,168,553 11,507,467 10,529,062 9,750,395
length of 10 inches or more ***
B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G25, G30, N/A 104,288,216 98,240,738 78,742,710 71,702,637
S, M-14 lamp of 40 W or less
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* These shipments were estimated based on stock estimates from the 2010 LMC report,\4\ lamp lifetime estimates,
and projections from DOE's SSL program,\8\ as detailed in the LBNL GSL report.\9\
** EPCA directs DOE to collect unit sales data for calendar years 2010 through 2025, in consultation with NEMA,
for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service
incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(C)) This data is available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013.
*** These shipments were provided by NEMA in a comment on the October 2016 NOPDDA. (NEMA, No. 93 at pp. 17-19,
30).
In addition to GSILs and incandescent lamps specifically exempt
from the definition of GSIL, there are several other categories of
incandescent lamps. The definition of GSIL includes only lamps with
medium screw bases, within a specific lumen range, and that can be
operated at a voltage at least partially within 110 and 130 volts--
leaving many other incandescent lamp categories unaddressed (e.g.,
incandescent lamps with lumen outputs greater than the 2,600 lumen
upper limit specified in the GSIL definition; incandescent lamps with
other base types, such as candelabra bases; and incandescent lamps that
operate at other voltages, such as 12 volts).
DOE has data for certain incandescent lamps that do not meet the
parameters of the GSIL definition. In consultation with NEMA, DOE has
collected annual sales data for certain higher lumen lamps (>2,600
lumen to 3,300 lumen lamps). However, for the remaining incandescent
lamp categories, again due to the previously applicable Appropriations
Rider, the January 2017 definition final rules, March 2016 NOPR, and
previous rulemaking documents for general service lamps did not contain
shipment data. In reviewing existing data sources, DOE has estimated
shipments for small-screw-base lamps (i.e., lamps with a screw base
smaller than medium, such as candelabra base, intermediate base or
mini-candelabra base lamps) and for multifaceted reflector (MR) lamps
that
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typically have a bi-pin or twist and lock base. DOE has estimated
shipments of these lamps from 2011 to 2015 (shown in Table II.3) based
on regional socket surveys, lamp lifetime estimates, and projections
from DOE's SSL program,\8\ as detailed in the LBNL GSL report.\9\
Table II.3--Estimate of Annual Sales of Other Incandescent Lamps
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Estimated annual sales
Incandescent lamp category -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Higher Lumen Incandescent Lamps 9,878,000 12,273,000 9,296,000 5,232,000 4,049,000
(>2,600-3,300 lumens) *........
Small-Screw-Base Lamps (e.g., 201,000,000 203,000,000 205,000,000 208,000,000 209,000,000
candelabra base lamps) **......
MR lamps **..................... 48,700,000 49,300,000 49,800,000 50,400,000 49,700,000
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* EPCA directs DOE to collect unit sales data for calendar years 2010 through 2025, in consultation with NEMA,
for rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service
incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(C)) This data is available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013.
** These shipments were estimated based on regional socket surveys, lamp lifetime estimates, and projections
from DOE's SSL program,\8\ as detailed in the LBNL GSL report.\9\
DOE requests comment on the estimates contained in this notice as
well as relevant lamp sales and market data to assist in its
determination of whether standards in effect for GSILs and/or other
incandescent lamps should be amended. In particular, the data in Table
II.3 represents lamp categories that contain lamps with many different
features. For example, the small-screw-base lamp category includes
lamps with candelabra bases, intermediate bases, and other different
base types. These lamps also have a variety of bulb shapes, such as
candle, bullet, flame, etc. Further, some lamp categories may not be
specifically listed in the tables above, such as pin base, non-
reflector halogen lamps. To better understand the diversity of products
in the incandescent lamp market, DOE requests information regarding the
breakdown of sales by base type, bulb shape, lumen output, and voltage
for all incandescent lamps.
DOE also requests information regarding the energy use and end-user
cost of incandescent lamps. Specifically, DOE seeks information
regarding the percent of each lamp category (based on the breakdown by
base type, bulb shape, lumen output, and voltage mentioned in the
previous paragraph) that utilizes standard technology versus more
efficient halogen technology. DOE requests the average wattage,
efficacy, lifetime, and operating hours in each lamp category for the
standard technology product and more efficient version, if one is
offered. In a comment on the December 2014 preliminary analysis for
general service lamps, NEMA indicated that lamps using incandescent/
halogen technology have low initial cost. (NEMA, No. 34 at pp. 12-13)
DOE requests information on the distribution channels for incandescent
lamps and particularly on whether first cost varies among incandescent
lamp categories or between a standard technology and halogen technology
product.
DOE also requests information on future shipments and market
trends. As shown in the previous tables, while sales for certain lamp
categories are increasing or staying relatively flat, sales for other
categories have decreased. DOE requests information regarding factors
influencing these trends and whether they are expected to continue in
the future. In particular, for categories for which sales are
decreasing, DOE requests information regarding what products consumers
are purchasing as replacements. As DOE believes the demand for light is
not significantly decreasing, DOE expects a decrease in sales for
incandescent/halogen products to represent a shift in purchases to
products using fluorescent and/or LED technology. DOE also request data
and information on consumer lamp purchasing decisions and how these
decisions have changed over time when certain products have become less
available or more costly. DOE seeks comment on the potential for lamp
switching and whether more efficacious substitutes exists for all GSILs
and other incandescent lamps. Finally, DOE is aware that all
incandescent lamps may not be used in general lighting applications.
DOE seeks information on whether specific categories of incandescent
lamps have features that constrain their use to unique applications and
whether more efficient products can be adequate replacements in those
applications.
Now that the Appropriations Rider has been removed, DOE will
collect and use this information to analyze standards for GSILs, and
undertake its responsibility to determine if standards in effect for
GSILs should be amended. Further, because DOE had previously been
prohibited from collecting data with respect to GSILs, any data
received in response to this NODA could result in a reassessment of the
assumptions and determinations made in the January 2017 definition
final rules.
III. Conclusion
The purpose of this NODA is to collect data for GSILs and other
incandescent lamps in order to assist DOE in making a determination
regarding whether standards for GSILs should be amended.
IV. Submission of Comments
DOE invites all interested parties to submit in writing by October
16, 2017, comments, data, and information on all aspects of this NODA.
Submitting comments via regulations.gov. The https://www.regulations.gov Web page will require you to provide your name and
contact information. Your contact information will be viewable to DOE
Building Technologies staff only. Your contact information will not be
publicly viewable except for your first and last names, organization
name (if any), and submitter representative name (if any). If your
comment is not processed properly because of technical difficulties,
DOE will use this information to contact you. If DOE cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, DOE may not be able to consider your comment.
However, your contact information will be publicly viewable if you
include it in the comment or in any documents attached to your comment.
Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable should not
be included in your comment, nor in any document attached to your
comment. Persons viewing comments will see only first and last names,
organization names, correspondence containing
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comments, and any documents submitted with the comments.
Do not submit to https://www.regulations.gov information for which
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and
commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as
Confidential Business Information (CBI)). Comments submitted through
https://www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments received
through the Web site will waive any CBI claims for the information
submitted. For information on submitting CBI, see the Confidential
Business Information section.
DOE processes submissions made through https://www.regulations.gov
before posting. Normally, comments will be posted within a few days of
being submitted. However, if large volumes of comments are being
processed simultaneously, your comment may not be viewable for up to
several weeks. Please keep the comment tracking number that https://www.regulations.gov provides after you have successfully uploaded your
comment.
Submitting comments via email, hand delivery, or mail. Comments and
documents submitted via email, hand delivery, or mail also will be
posted to https://www.regulations.gov. If you do not want your personal
contact information to be publicly viewable, do not include it in your
comment or any accompanying documents. Instead, provide your contact
information on a cover letter. Include your first and last names, email
address, telephone number, and optional mailing address. The cover
letter will not be publicly viewable as long as it does not include any
comments.
Include contact information each time you submit comments, data,
documents, and other information to DOE. If you submit via mail or hand
delivery, please provide all items on a CD, if feasible. It is not
necessary to submit printed copies. No facsimiles (faxes) will be
accepted.
Comments, data, and other information submitted to DOE
electronically should be provided in PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or
Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file format. Provide documents that
are not secured, written in English and free of any defects or viruses.
Documents should not contain special characters or any form of
encryption and, if possible, they should carry the electronic signature
of the author.
Campaign form letters. Please submit campaign form letters by the
originating organization in batches of between 50 to 500 form letters
per PDF or as one form letter with a list of supporters' names compiled
into one or more PDFs. This reduces comment processing and posting
time.
Confidential Business Information. According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any
person submitting information that he or she believes to be
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via
email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: One copy
of the document marked confidential including all the information
believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked non-
confidential with the information believed to be confidential deleted.
Submit these documents via email or on a CD, if feasible. DOE will make
its own determination about the confidential status of the information
and treat it according to its determination.
Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat
submitted information as confidential include (1) a description of the
items, (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as
confidential within the industry, (3) whether the information is
generally known by or available from other sources, (4) whether the
information has previously been made available to others without
obligation concerning its confidentiality, (5) an explanation of the
competitive injury to the submitting person which would result from
public disclosure, (6) when such information might lose its
confidential character due to the passage of time, and (7) why
disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public interest.
It is DOE's policy that all comments may be included in the public
docket, without change and as received, including any personal
information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be
exempt from public disclosure).
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 8, 2017.
Steven Chalk,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2017-17212 Filed 8-14-17; 8:45 am]
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