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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AC04 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Energy Efficiency Standards Determination for Distribution Transformers 
Abstract: The current transformer efficiency standards will be applicable starting January 1, 2010. As a result of a settlement agreement, DOE has agreed to conduct a review of the standards for liquid-immersed and medium-voltage dry-type distribution transformers and publish in the Federal Register, no later than October 1, 2011, either a determination pursuant to EPCA that standards for these products do not need to be amended or a notice of proposed rulemaking including any new proposed standards for these products. DOE agrees that if a positive determination is made, DOE shall publish in the Federal Register, no later than October 1, 2012, a final rule including any amendments to the standards for liquid-immersed and medium-voltage dry-type distribution transformers. 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(a)(2)    42 USC 6313(a)(6)(C)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Judicial  Notice of Determination  10/01/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Preliminary Determination  03/00/2011    
NPRM or Final Determination  10/00/2011    
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/commercial/distribution_transformers.html   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
James Raba
Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B
Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-8654
Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov