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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AA77 Publication ID: Fall 2002 
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. This 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: Completed Actions 
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    01/01/1994 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  09/08/1993  58 FR 47326   
Screening Workshop  06/30/1998    
Supplemental ANPRM  11/24/1999  64 FR 66305   
NPRM  10/05/2000  65 FR 59589   
Final Rule  01/22/2001  66 FR 7170   
Supplemental NPRM and Proposal to Withdraw Final Rule  07/25/2001  66 FR 38821   
Final Action  05/23/2002  67 FR 36368   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Federalism: No 
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