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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AC46 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: Alternative Efficiency Determination Methods and Alternate Rating Methods 
Abstract: DOE is conducting a rulemaking that amends the regulations related to alternative efficiency determination methods and alternate rating methods by revising and expanding the application of these alternative testing methods as they apply to testing for the purposes of certifying compliance with the applicable energy conservation standards and the reporting of related ratings for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment covered by energy conservation standards. 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6311(2)    42 USC 6312   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information  04/18/2011  76 FR 21673   
RFI Comment Period End  05/18/2011    
NPRM  05/31/2012  77 FR 32038   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/02/2012 
Supplemental NPRM  10/22/2013  78 FR 62472   
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End  11/21/2013 
Final Rule Compliance Dates  12/31/2013  78 FR 79579   
Supplemental NPRM  02/20/2014  79 R 9817   
SNPRM Comment Period End  03/24/2014 
SNPRM Reopening of Comment Period  04/10/2014  79 FR 19844   
SNPRM Reopening of Comment Period End  04/25/2014 
Final Action  05/00/2014 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563 with small business burden reduction.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/certification_enforcement.html   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Ashley Armstrong
Director Regulatory Buildings, EE-5B
Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Building Technologies Office, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-6590
Email: ashley.armstrong@ee.doe.gov