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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AA77 Publication ID: Fall 1998 
Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps 
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, establishes initial energy-efficiency standard levels for most types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undergo two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. ^PThis is the initial review of the statutory standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps. 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  (fluorescent lamp ballasts and water heaters) (central air conditioners and heat pumps) (clothes washers)  01/01/1994 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  09/08/1993  58 FR 47326   
Screening Workshop  06/30/1998    
Supplemental ANPRM  07/00/1999    
NPRM  03/00/2000    
Final Action  11/00/2000    
Additional Information: Due to the Department's limited staff and financial resources, the regulatory actions related to energy efficiency standards have been categorized as high, medium, and low priority based on significant input from the public. This action is a high priority, and the Department is actively working on this action. ^PThis action is covered in the Regulatory Plan entry 1904-AA677, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael Raymond
Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J
Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-9611
Email: michael.raymond@ee.doe.gov