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DOE/EE | RIN: 1904-AE85 | Publication ID: Fall 2020 |
Title: Showerhead Definition Rule | |
Abstract:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering revising its definition of showerhead in its test procedure regulations consistent with the most recent standard developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2018. |
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Agency: Department of Energy(DOE) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory | |
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.2 10 CFR 430.3 10 CFR 430, App. S to subpart B (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering revising its definition of showerheads in its test procedure consistent with the most recent standard developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2018. The revision would harmonize DOE's definition of "showerhead" with that of ASME, consistent with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 and OMB Circular A-119. DOE is also considering definitions of the terms "body spray" and "safety showerhead" to make clear what products are excluded from the definition of showerhead. DOE is also considering updates to the test procedure to clarify the test method that would be used as a result of such a revision. This action may also result in greater consumers' choice allowing consumers to purchase showerheads that meet their needs. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: This rule would not establish any energy conservation standards for showerheads. Because this rule only seeks to revise the definition of showerhead in its test procedure to be consistent with the most recent standard developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2018, DOE has determined that the definitional change proposed in this rule, and the minor change to the test method proposed as a result of the definitional change, are not expected to change the test burden, and this rule is not expected to have a material impact on costs. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Kohl Supervisory Attorney Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-7796 Email: elizabeth.kohl@hq.doe.gov |