RIN Data
DOE/EE | RIN: 1904-AD01 | Publication ID: Fall 2016 |
Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers | |
Abstract:
EPCA, as amended by AEMTCA, requires the Secretary to determine whether updating the statutory energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers is technically feasible and economically justified and would save a significant amount of energy. If justified, the Secretary will issue amended energy conservation standards for such equipment. |
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Agency: Department of Energy(DOE) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector |
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431.87(B) | |
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C) 42 U.S.C. 6311(11)(B) |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: DOE is required to conduct an evaluation of its standards for commercial packaged boilers every 6 years and to publish either a notice of determination that such standards do not need to be amended or a NOPR including proposed amended standards, 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)(i). This rulemaking fulfills that requirement. Accordingly, DOE is proposing amended energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: This rulemaking is being conducted pursuant to DOE’s authority under 42 U.S.C. 6313(a)(6)(C)(i). |
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Alternatives: The statute requires DOE to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to amend standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, DOE conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by statute. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: DOE finds that the benefits to the Nation of the proposed energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers (such as energy savings, consumer average lifecycle cost savings, an increase in national net present value, and emission reductions) outweigh the burdens (such as loss of industry net present value). DOE estimates that energy savings will be 0.39 quads over 30 years and the net benefits to the Nation will be between $0.414 billion and $1.687 billion. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/79 | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: James Raba Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-5B Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-8654 Email: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov |