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RIN: 1904-AA89

Publication ID: Fall 2005

Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Dishwashers
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for many types of major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether the extant standard for a covered product should be amended. The Department is committed to becoming current on all energy standards rulemakings. This is the second review of the standards for clothes dryers and dishwashers.
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(g)

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
Final	Statutory	Determination Notice	05/14/1996

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined	To Be Determined

Additional Information: This rulemaking is the second of the two rulemakings required by EPCA for these products. The Department intends to continue its work to update the energy efficiency standards as required by EPCA, as amended. The requirements in the EPACT 2005 will impact the Departments rulemaking schedule. The timetable for this action will be determined during the annual priority-setting of rulemakings for the fiscal year.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Bryan D. Berringer Building Technologies Office, EE-5B Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-0371 Email: bryan.berringer@ee.doe.gov