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DOE/EE | RIN: 1904-AB49 | Publication ID: Fall 2006 |
Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers | |
Abstract: The Department is committed to becoming current on all energy standards rulemakings, including the current standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers. The EPACT 2005 amendments to EPCA, established initial energy efficiency standard level for commercial clothes washers. | |
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: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(g) to (h)(cc) 42 USC 6313(e) |
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Statement of Need: The Department may determine that separate rulemakings may be warranted for some of these individual products or equipment. |
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Alternatives: EPCA, as amended, requires DOE to conduct rulemaking to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on criteria specified in the statute. |
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Additional Information: Merged dishwashers from RIN 1904-AA89 and added residential dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Local, State |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Related RINs: Merged with 1904-AA89 | |
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 |