Department of Energy December 20, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Circulator Pumps
The U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') proposes to establish definitions, a test procedure, sampling and rating requirements, and enforcement provisions for circulator pumps. Currently, circulator pumps are not subject to DOE test procedures or energy conservation standards. DOE proposes a test procedure for measuring the circulator energy index for circulator pumps. The proposed test method references the relevant industry test standard. The proposed definitions and test procedures are based on the recommendations of the Circulator Pump Working Group, which was established under the Appliance Standards Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.
Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead
On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') published a notice of proposed rulemaking (``NOPR'') to revise the current definition of ``showerhead'' adopted in the December 16, 2020, final rule (``December 2020 Final Rule'') by reinstating the October 2013 definition of ``showerhead,'' withdraw the December 2020 final rule's interpretation of the term ``showerhead,'' and withdraw the associated definition for ``body spray.'' DOE did not propose any changes to the definition of ``safety shower showerhead.'' In this final rule, DOE revises the current definition of ``showerhead'' adopted in the December 2020 final rule by reinstating the October 2013 definition of ``showerhead'' as the Department finds that it is more consistent with the purposes of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (``EPCA''). In addition, DOE removes the current definition of ``body spray'' adopted in the December 16, 2020 final rule. Finally, DOE maintains the definition of ``safety shower showerhead'' adopted in the December 2020 final rule.
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Clothes Washers
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``EPCA''), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including commercial clothes washers (``CCWs''). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') to periodically determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant conservation of energy. In this notification of proposed determination (``NOPD''), DOE has initially determined that amended energy conservation standards for commercial clothes washers do not need to be amended and requests comment on this proposed determination and the associated analyses and results.
Change in Control; Mexico Pacific Limited LLC
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of a Notification Regarding Change in Control (Notification) filed by Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (MPL) on October 27, 2021, and a Supplement to Notification Regarding Change in Control (Supplement) filed on November 23, 2021, in the docket. The Notification and Supplement describe a change in MPL's ownership and were filed under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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