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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AF94 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Portable Air Conditioners as a Covered Consumer Product  
Abstract:

DOE is proposing to withdraw its prior determination that portable air conditioners qualify as covered products under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended. Any rulemaking action will be consistent with the President's direction in Executive Order 14154, Unleashing American Energy, to preserve consumer choice as well as DOE's statutory obligation to preserve appliance features in the market. 

 
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 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.2    430.32(cc)     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6292(b)(1)    42 U.S.C. 6291-6309   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/16/2025  90 FR 20876   
Public Meeting  05/29/2025 
NPRM Comment Period End  07/15/2025 
Final Action to be determined  10/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jonathan Brightbill
General Counsel
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-5281
Email: doegeneralcounsel@hq.doe.gov