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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering revisions to its test procedures for small electric motors and other electric motors established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended. First, DOE would further harmonize its procedures with industry practice by incorporating a new industry standard manufacturers would be permitted to use in addition to those already permitted when testing small electric motor efficiency. Second, with respect to electric motors, DOE would further harmonize its test procedures by incorporating an additional industry standard to the two that are already incorporated by reference as options when testing the efficiency of this equipment. Each of these changes is expected to reduce testing burdens on manufacturers. Finally, DOE is considering adopting industry provisions related to the required test conditions to ensure the comparability of test results for small electric motors.