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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AC04 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers 
Abstract: The current distribution transformer efficiency standards for medium-voltage-transformers apply to transformers manufactured or imported on or after January 1, 2010, and to low-voltage, dry type transformers manufactured or imported on or after January 1, 2007. As a result of a settlement agreement, DOE agreed to conduct a review of the standards for liquid-immersed and medium-voltage dry-type distribution transformers to determine if, pursuant to EPCA, the standards for these products need to be amended. As a result of the review, DOE published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking which included new proposed standards for these products as well as low-voltage, dry-type transformers. Under the settlement agreement, DOE is obligated to 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: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(a)    42 USC 6313(a)(6)(C)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial    10/01/2012 
Other  Judicial  Determination or NOPR  10/01/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice: Public Meeting; Preliminary Technical Support Document Availability  03/02/2011  76 FR 11396   
Comment Period End  04/18/2011    
Notice of Intent to Negotiate NPRM for MVDT  07/29/2011  76 FR 45471   
MVDT NOI Comment Period End  08/15/2011 
Notice of Intent to Negotiate NOPR for LVDT  08/12/2011  76 FR 50148   
LVDT NOI Comment Period End  08/20/2011 
Notice of Public Meeting of Working Group  09/09/2011  76 FR 55834   
NPRM  02/10/2012  77 FR 7282   
NPRM Correction  02/24/2012  77 FR 10997   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/2012    
Comment Period End  06/29/2012 
Final Action  04/18/2013  78 FR 23335   
Final Action Effective  06/17/2013 
Additional Information: RIN 1904-AC62 was merged into this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
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: Yes 
Related RINs: Merged with 1904-AC62 
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