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DOE/EE RIN: 1904-AF67 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: ●Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for General Service Lamps 
Abstract:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed several clarifications to the test procedures for general service lamps (GSLs) located in appendix W, appendix BB and appendix DD. Specifically, DOE proposes to clarify that GSLs must not be tested as colored lamps, GSLs that can operate at multiple correlated color temperatures (CCTs) be tested at one specific CCT, and that lamps with additional components that do not affect light output must be turned off during testing. These proposed amendments specify that non-integrated lamps be tested with a fluorescent lamp ballast or external driver selected based on compatibility lists and availability; and provide specifications regarding the starting method, ballast factor, number of lamps and references to the relevant industry standards. This rulemaking is limited in scope and is making clarifications to the current test procedures that are required for certification of compliance with existing applicable GSL energy conservation standards. However, this rulemaking does not satisfy the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requirement that, at least once every 7 years, DOE review the test procedures for GSLs.


On October 20, 2016, DOE published a final rule adopting new test procedures for GSLs that are not integrated LED lamps, CFLs, or GSILs in appendix DD. 81 FR 72493. On April 19, 2024, DOE published a final rule adopting amended energy conservation standards for GSLs. 89 FR 28856.

 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)    42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(2)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/25/2024  89 FR 92855   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/26/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=4  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: 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