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        <RIN>3084-AB15</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201210</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>3084</CODE>
            <NAME>Federal Trade Commission</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>FTC</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Appliance Labeling Rule)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[Section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires that the Commission conduct a rulemaking to consider the effectiveness of current energy labeling for lamps (commonly referred to as "light bulbs") and to consider alternative labeling approaches. On June 18, 2010, the Commission announced final amendments adopting a two-panel labeling format for light bulbs and brightness, energy cost, and other disclosure requirements, but provided for comments on certain limited issues (75 FR 41696). Some amendments became effective on August 18, 2010, and others are scheduled to become effective on July 19, 2011. On April 12, 2011, the Commission issued a final rule postponing the previously announced effective date of July 19, 2011, to January 1, 2012, providing light bulb manufacturers with additional time to incorporate the new label on their packaging. 76 FR 20233. The Commission also exempted the new label for incandescent bulbs (e.g., 75-watt bulbs), that will not be produced as of January 1, 2013, due to Federal energy efficiency standards. 

On August 1, 2011, the Commission published a NPRM seeking comment on expanding the "Lighting Facts" label coverage to additional bulb types and a specific test procedure for light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. 76 FR 45715. The comment period closed on September 22, 2011. Staff anticipates sending a recommendation to the Commission by early 2013.

Section 325 of the EISA provides the Commission with authority to promulgate energy labeling rules for consumer electronics, including televisions. On October 27, 2010, the Commission announced it was issuing a final rule that will require television manufacturers after May 10, 2011, to display Energy Guide labels that include information on estimated yearly energy cost and the cost range compared to similar models. 76 FR 1038 (Jan. 6, 2011).
 
Section 306 of the EISA directs that within 90 days of the Department of Energy (DOE) publishing a final rule establishing regional efficiency standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps, the FTC must undertake a rulemaking to determine the appropriate disclosures regarding conformance with such regional standards. The DOE's final rule became effective on October 25, 2011. Accordingly, on November 28, 2011, the Commission published an ANPRM seeking comment on disclosures to help consumers, distributors, contractors, and installers easily determine whether a specific furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump meets the applicable new DOE efficiency standard for the region where it will be installed. 76 FR 72872. The Commission sought comment on the content, location, and format of such disclosures. The comment period closed on January 10, 2012. As part of this effort, the Commission staff also held a public meeting with the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 16, 2011, to discuss possible disclosures. The statutory deadline for the Commission to issue requirements for disclosures on residential heating and cooling equipment is 15 months after DOE issued their final efficiency standards. 76 FR 37408. On June 6, 2012, the Commission published an NPRM seeking public comments on the proposed changes to the EnergyGuide Labels which would provide a U.S. map showing where the product can be installed legally, a simple format for efficiency ratings, and a link to an online energy cost calculator. The FTC also proposed requiring the label on manufacturers' web sites, product packaging, and as currently required, on the products themselves. The comment period closed on August 6, 2012.

As part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the Commission issued an NPRM seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Appliance Labeling Rule, which requires energy efficiency labels for major household appliances and other consumer products. 77 FR 15298 (Mar. 15, 2012). The FTC sought comments on its benefits and costs, and on several proposed changes, including whether the Commission should eliminate duplicative reporting requirements for manufacturers; require a uniform method for attaching labels to appliances; place EnergyGuide labels on room air conditioner packages instead of the products; improve web site disclosures; and  revise ceiling fan labels. The comment period closed on May 16, 2012.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Substantive, Nonsignificant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Final Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Undetermined</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>16 CFR 305</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>Sec 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>Sec 325 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
            <LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
                <DLINE_TYPE></DLINE_TYPE>
                <DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>Other</DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>
                <DLINE_DATE>01/25/2013</DLINE_DATE>
                <DLINE_DESC>15 months after DOE issued their final efficiency standards on October 25, 2011</DLINE_DESC>
            </LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
        </LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_OVERALL_DESC>Regional Efficiency Standards--Fifteen months after DOE issued their final efficiency standards on October 25, 2011.</LEGAL_DLINE_OVERALL_DESC>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/17/2008</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>73 FR 40988</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Public Meeting</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/15/2008</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/29/2008</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM (Consumer Electronics)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/16/2009</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>74 FR 11045</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM (Consumer Electronics) Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>05/14/2009</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (Light Bulbs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/10/2009</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>74 FR 57950</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End (Light Bulbs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/28/2009</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (TVs and Other Consumer Electronics)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/11/2010</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>75 FR 11483</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Public Meeting (TVs and Other Consumer Electronics)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/16/2010</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (TVs and Other Consumer Electronics) Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>05/14/2010</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Light Bulbs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/19/2010</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>75 FR 41696</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Technical Correction to Final Rule (Light Bulbs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/16/2010</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>75 FR 49818</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Comment Period End (Light Bulb:  Other Issues)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/20/2010</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (Light Bulbs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/29/2010</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>75 FR 81943</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (TVs)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/06/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76  FR 1038</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Light Bulb)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/12/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76 FR 20233</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (Light Bulb II)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/01/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76 FR 45715</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/28/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76 FR 72872</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Public Meeting (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/16/2011</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM Comment Period End (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/10/2012</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (Systematic Review)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/15/2012</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>77 FR 15298</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>06/06/2012</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>77 FR 33337</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/00/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Undetermined</RFA_REQUIRED>
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            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Governmental Jurisdictions</SMALL_ENTITY>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Organizations</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>3084-AB11</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Related to</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
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            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Hampton</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Newsome</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Attorney</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>3084</CODE>
                    <NAME>Federal Trade Commission</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>FTC</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 326-2889</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>hnewsome@ftc.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, CC-9528,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20580</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
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