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        <RIN>3084-AB15</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201310</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 ENERGY AND WATER USE LABELING FOF CONSUMER PRODUCTS</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[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 (now known as the Energy 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 the Rule's 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 website disclosures, and revise ceiling fan labels.  The comment period closed on May 16, 2012.  On January 10, 2013, the Commission amended the Rule by streamlining data reporting requirements for manufacturers, clarifying testing requirements and enforcement provisions, improving online energy label disclosures, and making several minor technical changes and corrections.  78 FR 2200.  The Commission continues to consider other issues related to this regulatory review (including whether to expand the "Lighting Facts" label coverage to additional bulb types and a specific test procedure for light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, 76 FR 45715 (Aug. 1, 2011)) and may seek comment on additional proposals in the future.

In a separate proceeding, on January 9, 2013, the Commission proposed amending the Energy Labeling Rule by updating ranges of comparability and unit energy cost figures for many EnergyGuide labels.  See 78 FR 1779.  The Commission also sought comment on a proposed exemption request by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to help consumers compare the labels on refrigerators and clothes washers after the implementation of upcoming changes to the DOE test procedures for those products.  The comment period initially closed on March 1, 2013, but was reopened on March 21 until April 1, 2013.  On July 23, 2013, the Commission issued new EnergyGuide labels for refrigerators and clothes washers, and updated comparative energy consumption information on labels for other appliances, to help consumers compare products in light of new Department of Energy (DOE) tests for measuring energy costs.  See 78 FR 43974 (final rule).  The amendments are effective on November 15, 2013.  For refrigerators and clothes washers, the Commission plans to update range and cost information after the upcoming implementation of revised DOE standards and test procedures, which will significantly change energy use data for those products. 

Finally, for televisions, the Commission plans to issue revisions to the television ranges in 16 CFR 305.17 after DOE adopts a test procedure. 77 FR 2830 (Jan. 19, 2012) (proposed DOE test procedure).]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Substantive, Nonsignificant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Proposed 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 (EISA)</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 the Department of Energy (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>NPRM (Comparability Ranges)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/09/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 1779</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Systematic Review)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/10/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 2200</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Regional Efficiency Standards)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/06/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 8362</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule (Comparability Ranges)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/23/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 43974</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Supplemental NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/00/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Undetermined</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <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>
        <RELATED_RIN_LIST>
            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>3084-AB11</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Related to</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
        </RELATED_RIN_LIST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <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>
            </CONTACT>
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