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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AA38 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners 
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency levels for most types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undergo two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. ^PThis is the initial review of the statutory standard for room room air conditioners. 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295    42 USC 6313   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    01/01/1992 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  09/28/1990  55 FR 39624   
NPRM  03/04/1994  59 FR 10464   
Final Action  05/00/1997    
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, and the Department working actively on this action.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Edward Pollock
Program Leader, Appliance Standards Division, Office of Codes and Standards
Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-7140