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On December 20, 2021, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule to revise the current definition of "showerhead" adopted in the December 16, 2020 final rule ("December 2020 Final Rule"). In the 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 DOE finds that it is more consistent with the purpose of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, and DOE is also withdrawing the December 2020 final rule's interpretation of the term "showerhead."  In addition, DOE removes the current definition of "body spray" adopted in the December 2020 final rule. Finally, DOE maintains the definition of "safety shower showerhead" adopted in the December 2020 final rule.