Proposed Rule2025-08584
Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as a Covered Consumer Product
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May 16, 2025
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Energy Department
Abstract
DOE is proposing to withdraw its prior determination that miscellaneous refrigeration products qualify as covered products under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ("EPCA").
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 94 (Friday, May 16, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20840-20849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08584]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Parts 429 and 430
[EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009]
RIN 1904-AF79
Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination
of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as a Covered Consumer Product
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of proposed withdrawal of determination; request for
comments.
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SUMMARY: DOE is proposing to withdraw its prior determination that
miscellaneous refrigeration products qualify as covered products under
Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and
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Conservation Act, as amended (``EPCA'').
DATES:
Comments: Comments must be received on or before July 15, 2025.
Meeting: DOE will hold a meeting via a webinar on Thursday, May 29,
2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. See section III of this document,
``Public Participation,'' for webinar registration information,
participant instructions and information about the capabilities
available to webinar participants.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> under docket
number EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments,
identified by docket number EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009, by any of the
following methods:
(1) Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81cce8f2e2d3e4e7f3e8e6e4f3e0f5e8eeefb3b1b3b4c5c4d5b1b1b1b8c1e4e4afe5eee4afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a57736979487f7c68737d7f687b6e737574282a282f5e5f4e2a2a2a235a7f7f347e757f347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Include the
docket number EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009 in the subject line of the message.
Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PDF, or
ASCII file format, and avoid the use of special characters or any form
of encryption.
(2) Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone:
(202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc
(``CD''), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
(3) Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 1000
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202)
287- 1445. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case
it is not necessary to include printed copies.
No telefacsimiles (``faxes'') will be accepted. For detailed
instructions on submitting comments and additional information on this
process, see section III of this document.
Docket: The docket for this proposed rulemaking, which includes
Federal Register notices, public meeting attendee lists and transcripts
(if one is held), comments, and other supporting documents and
materials, is available for review at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. All
documents in the docket are listed in the <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> index.
However, not all documents listed in the index may be publicly
available, such as information that is exempt from public disclosure.
The docket web page can be found at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009">www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2025-BT-DET-0009</a>. The docket web page contains instructions on how
to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket, as
well as a summary of the rulemaking. See section III of this document,
``Public Participation,'' for further information on how to submit
comments through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Taggart, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-1, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-5281. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#30747f7577555e5542515c735f455e43555c7058411e545f551e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8cc8c3c9cbe9e2e9feede0cfe3f9e2ffe9e0cce4fda2e8e3e9a2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>.
For further information on how to submit a comment or review other
public comments and the docket contact the Appliance and Equipment
Standards Program staff at (202) 287-1445 or by email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#125362627e7b737c71774166737c767360766143677761667b7d7c615277773c767d773c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f2b382829e9b939c9197a186939c9693809681a3879781869b9d9c81b29797dc969d97dc959d84">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. General Discussion
II. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
A. Review Under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government
Appropriations Act, 1999
I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
J. Review Under the Treasury and General Government
Appropriations Act, 2001
K. Review Under Executive Order 13211
L. Review Under the Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review
M. Review Under Additional Executive Orders and Presidential
Memoranda
III. Public Participation
A. Participation in the Webinar
B. Procedure for Submitting Prepared General Statements for
Distribution
C. Conduct of the Webinar
D. Submission of Comments
E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comments
IV. Approval of the Office of the Secretary
I. General Discussion
Under EPCA, DOE may add consumer products to the list of covered
products for which energy conservation standards can be established.
(42 U.S.C. 6292(b)(1)) The coverage determination procedures require
DOE to conclude that classifying products of such type as covered
products is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this
chapter, among other requirements. (Id. at 42 U.S.C. 6292(b)(1)(A))
Only after coverage is determined, DOE may then adopt standards and
test procedures regulating such products, pursuant to the requirements
set out in the statute. (See generally 42 U.S.C. 6293, 6295)
On November 8, 2011, DOE published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed determination (``NOPD'') that proposed to determine
coverage of consumer refrigeration products without compressors. 76 FR
69147. On October 31, 2013, DOE published in the Federal Register a
supplemental notice of proposed determination of coverage (``SNOPD'')
in which it tentatively determined that miscellaneous refrigeration
products (``MREFs''), which at the time included wine chillers, non-
compressor refrigeration products, hybrid products (i.e., refrigeration
products that combine a wine chiller with a refrigerator and/or
freezer), and consumer ice makers, would likely satisfy the provisions
of 42 U.S.C. 6292(b)(1). 78 FR 65223 (``October 2013 SNOPD''). On April
1, 2015, DOE published a notice of intent to establish a MREF Working
Group under the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory
Committee that would use the negotiated rulemaking process to discuss
and, if possible, reach consensus recommendations on the scope of
coverage, definitions, test procedures, and energy conservation
standards for MREFs. 80 FR 17355. On March 4, 2016, DOE published a
SNOPD proposing a scope of coverage and definitions for MREFs
consistent with the recommendations of the MREF Working Group. See 81
FR 11454 (``March 2016 SNOPD''). After considering public comments,
data, and information from interested parties submitted in response to
the October 2013 SNOPD and the March 2016 SNOPD, DOE finalized the
coverage determination for MREFs. 81 FR 46768 (July 18, 2016) (``July
2016 Determination''). As part of the July 2016 Determination, DOE
adopted definitions, test procedures, and certification requirements
for MREFs. Id. at 81 FR 46789-46805.
DOE has reevaluated whether including MREFs as a covered product is
necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of EPCA. Based on
that evaluation, DOE has tentatively determined that, at this time, it
is not necessary or appropriate to classify MREFs as a covered product
to carry out
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the purposes of EPCA. EPCA provides the Secretary discretion in
classifying a type of consumer product as a covered product because the
Secretary may classify if certain requirements are met. (See 42 U.S.C.
6292(b) (emphasis added)). While DOE found in the July 2016
Determination that classifying MREFs as a covered product was needed to
set energy conservation standards for MREFs and carry out EPCA's
purposes to conserve energy supplies and provide for improved energy
efficiency of other consumer products, DOE has reevaluated that
determination. See 81 FR 46768, 46773. Using the discretion provided by
EPCA for classifying additional covered products, DOE has tentatively
determined that there are other avenues to conserve energy supplies
than classifying MREFs as a covered product and establishing standards.
Therefore, DOE has tentatively found that classifying MREFs as a
covered product is not necessary or appropriate to carry out the
purposes of EPCA.
Additionally, if DOE proceeds with issuing a final withdrawal of
the coverage determination for MREFs, then DOE subsequently lacks the
authority to prescribe test procedures and energy conservation
standards for MREFs. (See 42 U.S.C. 6293(b); 42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(2)(A)
and (o)(3)(B)). For this reason, DOE is also proposing to withdraw the
applicable test procedures, certification requirements, and energy
conservations standards for MREFs. See 10 CFR 430, subpart B, appendix
A; 10 CFR 429.61; 10 CFR 430.32(aa).
DOE requests comment on all aspects of its proposal to withdraw
coverage for MREFs.
II. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
A. Review Under Executive Order 12866
Executive Order (``E.O.'') 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and
Review,'' requires agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to (1)
propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination that
its benefits justify its costs; (2) tailor regulations to impose the
least burden on society, consistent with obtaining regulatory
objectives, taking into account, among other things, and to the extent
practicable, the costs of cumulative regulations; (3) select, in
choosing among alternative regulatory approaches, those approaches that
maximize net benefits; (4) to the extent feasible, specify performance
objectives, rather than specifying the behavior or manner of compliance
that regulated entities must adopt; and (5) identify and assess
available alternatives to direct regulation, including providing
economic incentives to encourage the desired behavior, such as user
fees or marketable permits, or providing information upon which choices
can be made by the public.
B. Review Under Regulatory Flexibility Act
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (as amended by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996; 5 U.S.C.
601 et seq.), whenever a Federal agency is required to publish a notice
of rulemaking for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare and make
available for public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis that
describes the effect of the rule on small entities (i.e., small
businesses, small organizations, and small government jurisdictions).
DOE reviewed this proposed withdrawal of determination under the
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the policies and
procedures published on February 19, 2003. If this proposal is adopted,
DOE would no longer have the authority to consider establishing or
amending teste procedures or energy conservation standards for MREFs.
Therefore, DOE initially concludes that the impacts of the proposed
withdrawal of determination would not have a ``significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities,'' and that the
preparation of an IRFA is not warranted. DOE will transmit this
certification and supporting statement of factual basis to the Chief
Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration for review
under 5 U.S.C. 605(b).
C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
This proposed withdrawal of determination, which proposes that
MREFs do not meet the criteria for a covered product for which the
Secretary may consider prescribing energy conservation standards
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6295(o) and (p), imposes no new information or
record-keeping requirements. Accordingly, OMB clearance is not required
under the Paperwork Reduction Act. (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
DOE is analyzing this proposed action in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, (``NEPA'') and
DOE's NEPA implementing regulations (10 CFR part 1021). DOE's
regulations include categorical exclusions for certain rulemakings. See
10 CFR part 1021, subpart D, appendices A and B. DOE is considering the
categorical exclusions potentially applicable to this proposed rule,
such as B5.1, and welcomes comment on the potential application of
categorical exclusion(s). DOE will complete its NEPA review before
issuing the final rule.
E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
E.O. 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (Aug. 10, 1999), imposes
certain requirements on Federal agencies formulating and implementing
policies or regulations that preempt State law or that have federalism
implications. The Executive order requires agencies to examine the
constitutional and statutory authority supporting any action that would
limit the policymaking discretion of the States and to carefully assess
the necessity for such actions. The Executive order also requires
agencies to have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely
input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory
policies that have federalism implications. On March 14, 2000, DOE
published a statement of policy describing the intergovernmental
consultation process it will follow in the development of such
regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE has examined this proposed withdrawal of
determination and has tentatively determined that it would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government. EPCA
governs and prescribes Federal preemption of State regulations as to
energy conservation for the products that are the subject of this
proposed withdrawal of determination. States can petition DOE for
exemption from such preemption to the extent, and based on criteria,
set forth in EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297) Therefore, no further action is
required by E.O. 13132.
F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
With respect to the review of existing regulations and the
promulgation of new regulations, section 3(a) of E.O. 12988, ``Civil
Justice Reform,'' imposes on Federal agencies the general duty to
adhere to the following requirements: (1) eliminate drafting errors and
ambiguity, (2) write regulations to minimize litigation, (3) provide a
clear legal standard for affected conduct rather than a general
standard, and (4) promote simplification and burden reduction. 61 FR
4729 (Feb. 7, 1996). Regarding the review required by section 3(a),
section 3(b) of E.O. 12988
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specifically requires that Executive agencies make every reasonable
effort to ensure that the regulation (1) clearly specifies the
preemptive effect, if any, (2) clearly specifies any effect on existing
Federal law or regulation, (3) provides a clear legal standard for
affected conduct while promoting simplification and burden reduction,
(4) specifies the retroactive effect, if any, (5) adequately defines
key terms, and (6) addresses other important issues affecting clarity
and general draftsmanship under any guidelines issued by the Attorney
General. Section 3(c) of E.O. 12988 requires Executive agencies to
review regulations in light of applicable standards in section 3(a) and
section 3(b) to determine whether they are met or it is unreasonable to
meet one or more of them. DOE has completed the required review and
determined that, to the extent permitted by law, this proposed
withdrawal of determination meets the relevant standards of E.O. 12988.
G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (``UMRA'')
requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal
regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the
private sector. Public Law 104-4, sec. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531).
For a regulatory action likely to result in a rule that may cause the
expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate,
or by the private sector of $100 million or more in any one year
(adjusted annually for inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires a
Federal agency to publish a written statement that estimates the
resulting costs, benefits, and other effects on the national economy.
(2 U.S.C. 1532(a), (b)) The UMRA also requires a Federal agency to
develop an effective process to permit timely input by elected officers
of State, local, and Tribal governments on a ``significant
intergovernmental mandate,'' and requires an agency plan for giving
notice and opportunity for timely input to potentially affected small
governments before establishing any requirements that might
significantly or uniquely affect them. On March 18, 1997, DOE published
a statement of policy on its process for intergovernmental consultation
under UMRA. 62 FR 12820. DOE's policy statement is also available at
<a href="http://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/gcprod/documents/umra_97.pdf">www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/gcprod/documents/umra_97.pdf</a>.
DOE examined this proposed withdrawal of determination according to
UMRA and its statement of policy and determined that the proposed
withdrawal of determination does not contain a Federal
intergovernmental mandate, nor is it expected to require expenditures
of $100 million or more in any one year by State, local, and Tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. As a result,
the analytical requirements of UMRA do not apply.
H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act,
1999
Section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations
Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-277) requires Federal agencies to issue a Family
Policymaking Assessment for any rule that may affect family well-being.
This proposed withdrawal of determination would not have any impact on
the autonomy or integrity of the family as an institution. Accordingly,
DOE has concluded that it is not necessary to prepare a Family
Policymaking Assessment.
I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
Pursuant to E.O. 12630, ``Governmental Actions and Interference
with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights,'' 53 FR 8859 (March
18, 1988), DOE has determined that this proposed withdrawal of
determination would not result in any takings that might require
compensation under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
J. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act,
2001
Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations
Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516, note) provides for Federal agencies to
review most disseminations of information to the public under
information quality guidelines established by each agency pursuant to
general guidelines issued by OMB. OMB's guidelines were published at 67
FR 8452 (Feb. 22, 2002), and DOE's guidelines were published at 67 FR
62446 (Oct. 7, 2002). Pursuant to OMB Memorandum M-19-15, Improving
Implementation of the Information Quality Act (April 24, 2019), DOE
published updated guidelines which are available at: <a href="https://www.energy.gov/cio/department-energy-information-quality-guidelines">https://www.energy.gov/cio/department-energy-information-quality-guidelines</a>.
DOE has reviewed this proposed withdrawal of determination under the
OMB and DOE guidelines and has concluded that it is consistent with
applicable policies in those guidelines.
K. Review Under Executive Order 13211
E.O. 13211, ``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly
Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use,'' 66 FR 28355 (May 22,
2001), requires Federal agencies to prepare and submit to OIRA at OMB,
a Statement of Energy Effects for any significant energy action. A
``significant energy action'' is defined as any action by an agency
that promulgates or is expected to lead to promulgation of a final
rule, and that: (1) is a significant regulatory action under Executive
Order 12866, or any successor order and is likely to have a significant
adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy; or (2) is
designated by the Administrator of OIRA as a significant energy action.
For any significant energy action, the agency must give a detailed
statement of any adverse effects on energy supply, distribution, or use
should the proposal be implemented, and of reasonable alternatives to
the action and their expected benefits on energy supply, distribution,
and use.
DOE has tentatively determined that this rule would not have a
significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of
energy. Accordingly, DOE has not prepared a Statement of Energy
Effects. DOE may prepare such a statement for the final rule and seeks
all comments.
L. Review Under the Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review
On December 16, 2004, OMB, in consultation with the Office of
Science and Technology Policy (``OSTP''), issued its Final Information
Quality Bulletin for Peer Review (``the Bulletin''). 70 FR 2664 (Jan.
14, 2005). The Bulletin establishes that certain scientific information
shall be peer reviewed by qualified specialists before it is
disseminated by the Federal Government, including influential
scientific information related to agency regulatory actions. The
purpose of the Bulletin is to enhance the quality and credibility of
the Government's scientific information. Under the Bulletin, the energy
conservation standards rulemaking analyses are ``influential scientific
information,'' which the Bulletin defines as ``scientific information
the agency reasonably can determine will have, or does have, a clear
and substantial impact on important public policies or private sector
decisions.'' 70 FR 2664, 2667.
In response to OMB's Bulletin, DOE conducted formal peer reviews of
the energy conservation standards development process and the analyses
that are typically used and prepared a report describing that peer
review.\1\
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Generation of this report involved a rigorous, formal, and documented
evaluation using objective criteria and qualified and independent
reviewers to make a judgment as to the technical/scientific/business
merit, the actual or anticipated results, and the productivity and
management effectiveness of programs and/or projects. Because available
data, models, and technological understanding have changed since 2007,
DOE has engaged with the National Academy of Sciences to review DOE's
analytical methodologies to ascertain whether modifications are needed
to improve the Department's analyses. DOE is in the process of
evaluating the resulting report.\2\
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\1\ The 2007 ``Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Peer
Review Report'' is available at the following website:
<a href="http://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/downloads/energy-conservation-standards-rulemaking-peer-review-report-0">www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/downloads/energy-conservation-standards-rulemaking-peer-review-report-0</a> (last accessed July 1,
2022).
\2\ The report is available at <a href="http://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/review-of-methods-for-setting-building-and-equipment-performance-standards">www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/review-of-methods-for-setting-building-and-equipment-performance-standards</a>.
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M. Review Under Additional Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda
DOE has examined this proposed withdrawal of determination and has
tentatively determined that it is consistent with the policies and
directives outlined in E.O. 14154 ``Unleashing American Energy,'' E.O.
14192, ``Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,'' and Presidential
Memorandum, ``Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families
and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis.'' This proposed withdrawal of
determination, if finalized as proposed, is expected to be an E.O.
14192 deregulatory action.
III. Public Participation
A. Participation in the Webinar
The time, date, and location of the webinar listed in the DATES and
ADDRESSES sections at the beginning of this document.
Webinar registration information, participant instructions, and
information about the capabilities available to webinar participants
will be published on DOE's website: <a href="http://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines">www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines</a>. Participants are responsible for
ensuring their systems are compatible with the webinar software.
B. Procedure for Submitting Prepared General Statements for
Distribution
Any person who has an interest in the topics addressed in this
NOPR, or who is a representative of a group or class of persons that
has an interest in these issues, may request an opportunity to make an
oral presentation at the webinar. Such persons may submit requests,
along with an advance electronic copy of their statement in PDF
(preferred), Microsoft Word or Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file
format, to the appropriate address shown in the ADDRESSES section at
the beginning of this document. The request and advance copy of
statements must be received at least one week before the webinar and
are to be emailed. Please include a telephone number to enable DOE
staff to make follow-up contact, if needed.
C. Conduct of the Webinar
DOE will designate a DOE official to preside at the webinar and may
also use a professional facilitator to aid discussion. The meeting will
not be a judicial or evidentiary-type public hearing, but DOE will
conduct it in accordance with section 336 of EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6306). A
court reporter will be present to record the proceedings and prepare a
transcript. DOE reserves the right to schedule the order of
presentations and to establish the procedures governing the conduct of
the public meeting. There shall not be discussion of proprietary
information, costs or prices, market share, or other commercial matters
regulated by U.S. anti-trust laws. After the public meeting, interested
parties may submit further comments on the proceedings, as well as on
any aspect of the proposed withdrawal of coverage, until the end of the
comment period.
The webinar will be conducted in an informal, conference style. DOE
will present a general overview of the topics addressed in this
proposed rulemaking, allow time for prepared general statements by
participants, and encourage all interested parties to share their views
on issues affecting this proposed rulemaking. Each participant will be
allowed to make a general statement (within time limits determined by
DOE), before the discussion of specific topics. DOE will allow, as time
permits, other participants to comment briefly on any general
statements.
At the end of all prepared statements on a topic, DOE will permit
participants to clarify their statements briefly. Participants should
be prepared to answer questions by DOE and by other participants
concerning these issues. DOE representatives may also ask questions of
participants concerning other matters relevant to this proposed
rulemaking. The official conducting the public meeting will accept
additional comments or questions from those attending, as time permits.
The presiding official will announce any further procedural rules or
modification of the previous procedures that may be needed for the
proper conduct of the webinar.
A transcript of the public meeting will be included in the docket,
which can be viewed as described in the Docket section at the beginning
of this document and will be accessible on the DOE website. In
addition, any person may buy a copy of the transcript from the
transcribing reporter.
D. Submission of Comments
DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
notification of proposed determination no later than the date provided
in the DATES section at the beginning of this document. Interested
parties may submit comments, data, and other information using any of
the methods described in the ADDRESSES section at the beginning of this
document.
Submitting comments via <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. The
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> web page will require you to provide your name and
contact information. Your contact information will be viewable to DOE
Building Technologies staff only. Your contact information will not be
publicly viewable except for your first and last names, organization
name (if any), and submitter representative name (if any). If your
comment is not processed properly because of technical difficulties,
DOE will use this information to contact you. If DOE cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, DOE may not be able to consider your comment.
However, your contact information will be publicly viewable if you
include it in the comment or in any documents attached to your comment.
Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable should not
be included in your comment, nor in any document attached to your
comment. Otherwise, persons viewing comments will see only first and
last names, organization names, correspondence containing comments, and
any documents submitted with the comments.
Do not submit to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> information for which
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and
commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as
Confidential Business Information (``CBI'')). Comments submitted
through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments received
through the website will waive any CBI claims for
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the information submitted. For information on submitting CBI, see the
Confidential Business Information section.
DOE processes submissions made through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> before
posting. Normally, comments will be posted within a few days of being
submitted. However, if large volumes of comments are being processed
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E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comments
DOE welcomes comments on all aspects of this proposed withdrawal of
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views of interested parties concerning whether withdrawing the coverage
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After the expiration of the period for submitting written
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and it may prepare a final withdrawal of the coverage determination for
MREFs.
III. Approval of the Office of the Secretary
The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this notice of
proposed withdrawal of determination; request for comments.
List of Subjects
10 CFR Part 429
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Small businesses.
10 CFR Part 430
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, and Small businesses.
Signing Authority
This document of the Department of Energy was signed on May 9,
2025, by Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy That document with the
original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative
purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the
Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer
has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic
format for publication, as an official document of the Department of
Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect
of this document upon publication in the Federal Register.
Signed in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2025.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, DOE is proposing to
amend parts 429 and 430 of chapter II, subchapter D, of title 10 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below:
PART 429--CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
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1. The authority for part 429 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6317; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
Sec. 429.61 [Removed]
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2. Remove and reserveSec. 429.61.
PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS
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3. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
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4. Amend Sec. 430.2 by:
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a. Removing the definitions for ``All-refrigerator,'' ``Built-in
compact cooler,'' ``Built-in cooler,'' ``Combination cooler
refrigeration product,'' ``Consumer refrigeration product,''
``Cooler,'' ``Cooler-all-refrigerator,'' ``Cooler-freezer,'' ``Cooler-
refrigerator,'' ``Cooler-refrigerator-freezer,'' ``Freestanding compact
cooler,'' ``Freestanding cooler,'' and ``Miscellaneous refrigeration
product.''
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b. Revising the definitions for ``Covered product,'' ``Freezer,''
``Refrigerator,'' and ``Refrigerator- freezer'';
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 430.2 Definitions.
* * * * *
Covered product means a consumer product--
(1) Of a type specified in section 322 of the Act; or
(2) That is an air cleaner, battery charger, ceiling fan, ceiling
fan light kit,
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dehumidifier, external power supply, medium base compact fluorescent
lamp, portable air conditioner, or torchiere.
* * * * *
Freezer means a cabinet, used with one or more doors, that has a
source of refrigeration that requires single-phase, alternating current
electric energy input only and is capable of maintaining compartment
temperatures of 0 [deg]F (-17.8 [deg]C) or below as determined
according to the provisions in Sec. 429.14(d)(2) of this chapter. It
does not include any refrigerated cabinet that consists solely of an
automatic ice maker and an ice storage bin arranged so that operation
of the automatic icemaker fills the bin to its capacity. However, the
term does not include:
(1) Any product that does not include a compressor and condenser
unit as an integral part of the cabinet assembly.
(2) [Reserved]
* * * * *
Refrigerator means a cabinet, used with one or more doors, that has
a source of refrigeration that requires single-phase, alternating
current electric energy input only and is capable of maintaining
compartment temperatures above 32 [deg]F (0 [deg]C) and below 39 [deg]F
(3.9 [deg]C) as determined according to Sec. 429.14(d)(2) of this
chapter. A refrigerator may include a compartment capable of
maintaining compartment temperatures below 32 [deg]F (0 [deg]C), but
does not provide a separate low temperature compartment capable of
maintaining compartment temperatures below 8 [deg]F (-13.3 [deg]C) as
determined according to Sec. 429.14(d)(2) of this chapter. However,
the term does not include:
(1) Any product that does not include a compressor and condenser
unit as an integral part of the cabinet assembly; or
(2) A cooler.
Refrigerator-freezer means a cabinet, used with one or more doors,
that has a source of refrigeration that requires single-phase,
alternating current electric energy input only and consists of two or
more compartments where at least one of the compartments is capable of
maintaining compartment temperatures above 32 [deg]F (0 [deg]C) and
below 39 [deg]F (3.9 [deg]C) as determined according to Sec.
429.14(d)(2) of this chapter, and at least one other compartment is
capable of maintaining compartment temperatures of 8 [deg]F (-13.3
[deg]C) and may be adjusted by the user to a temperature of 0 [deg]F (-
17.8 [deg]C) or below as determined according to Sec. 429.14(d)(2) of
this chapter. However, the term does not include:
(1) Any product that does not include a compressor and condenser
unit as an integral part of the cabinet assembly.
(2) [Reserved]
* * * * *
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5. Appendix A to subpart B of part 430 is revised to read as follows.
Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring
the Energy Consumption of Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers
Note: Prior to April 11, 2022, any representations of volume
and energy use of refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers must be
based on the results of testing pursuant to either this appendix or
the procedures in appendix A as it appeared at 10 CFR part 430,
subpart B, appendix A, in the 10 CFR parts 200 to 499 edition
revised as of January 1, 2019. Any representations of volume and
energy use must be in accordance with whichever version is selected.
On or after April 11, 2022, any representations of volume and energy
use must be based on the results of testing pursuant to this
appendix.
For refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers, the rounding
requirements specified in sections 4 and 5 of this appendix are not
required for use until the compliance date of any amendment of
energy conservation standards for these products published after
October 12, 2021.
1. Referenced Materials
DOE incorporated by reference AHAM HRF-1-2019, Energy and
Internal Volume of Consumer Refrigeration Products (``HRF-1-2019''),
and AS/NZS 4474.1:2007, Performance of Household Electrical
Appliances--Refrigerating Appliances; Part 1: Energy Consumption and
Performance, Second Edition (``AS/NZS 4474.1:2007''), in their
entirety in Sec. 430.3; however, only enumerated provisions of
these documents are applicable to this appendix. If there is any
conflict between HRF-1-2019 and this appendix or between AS/NZS
4474.1:2007 and this appendix, follow the language of the test
procedure in this appendix, disregarding the conflicting industry
standard language.
(a) AHAM HRF-1-2019, (``HRF-1-2019''), Energy and Internal
Volume of Consumer Refrigeration Products:
(i) Section 3--Definitions, as specified in section 3 of this
appendix;
(ii) Section 4--Method for Determining the Refrigerated Volume
of Consumer Refrigeration Products, as specified in section 4.1 of
this appendix;
(iii) Section 5--Method for Determining the Energy Consumption
of Consumer Refrigeration Products (excluding Table 5-1 and sections
5.5.6.5, 5.8.2.1.2, 5.8.2.1.3, 5.8.2.1.4, 5.8.2.1.5, and 5.8.2.1.6),
as specified in section 5 of this appendix; and
(iv) Section 6--Method for Determining the Adjusted Volume of
Consumer Refrigeration Products, as specified in section 4.2 of this
appendix;
(b) AS/NZS 4474.1:2007, (``AS/NZS 4474.1:2007''), Performance of
Household Electrical Appliances--Refrigerating Appliances; Part 1:
Energy Consumption and Performance, Second Edition:
(i) Appendix M--Method of Interpolation When Two Controls are
Adjusted, as specified in sections 5.2(b) and 5.3(e) of this
appendix.
(ii) [Reserved]
If there is any conflict between HRF-1-2019 and this appendix or
between AS/NZS 4474.1:2007 and this appendix, follow the language of
the test procedure in this appendix, disregarding the conflicting
industry standard language.
2. Scope
This appendix provides the test procedure for measuring the
annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year (kWh/yr), the total
refrigerated volume in cubic feet (ft\3\), and the total adjusted
volume in cubic feet (ft\3\) of refrigerators and refrigerator-
freezers.
3. Definitions
Section 3, Definitions, of HRF-1-2019 applies to this test
procedure. In case of conflicting terms between HRF-1-2019 and DOE's
definitions in this appendix or in Sec. 430.2, DOE's definitions
take priority.
Through-the-door ice/water dispenser means a device incorporated
within the cabinet, but outside the boundary of the refrigerated
space, that delivers to the user on demand ice and may also deliver
water from within the refrigerated space without opening an exterior
door. This definition includes dispensers that are capable of
dispensing ice and water or ice only.
4. Volume
Determine the refrigerated volume and adjusted volume for
refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers in accordance with the
following sections of HRF-1-2019, respectively:
4.1. Section 4, Method for Determining the Refrigerated Volume
of Consumer Refrigeration Products; and
4.2. Section 6, Method for Determining the Adjusted Volume of
Consumer Refrigeration Products.
5. Energy Consumption
Determine the annual energy use (``AEU'') in kilowatt-hours per
year (kWh/yr), for refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers in
accordance with section 5, Method for Determining the Energy
Consumption of Consumer Refrigeration Products, of HRF-1-2019,
except as follows.
5.1. Test Setup and Test Conditions
(a) In section 5.3.1 of HRF-1-2019, the top of the unit shall be
determined by the refrigerated cabinet height, excluding any
accessories or protruding components on the top of the unit.
(b) The ambient temperature and vertical ambient temperature
gradient requirements specified in section 5.3.1 of HRF-1-2019 shall
be maintained during both the stabilization period and the test
period.
(c) The power supply requirements as specified in section 5.5.1
of HRF-1-2019 shall be maintained based on measurement intervals not
to exceed one minute.
(d) The ice storage compartment temperature requirement as
specified in section 5.5.6.5 in HRF-1-2019 is not required.
(e) For cases in which setup is not clearly defined by this test
procedure, manufacturers must submit a petition for a waiver (See
section 6 of this appendix).
(f) If the interior arrangements of the unit under test do not
conform with those shown
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in Figures 5-1 or 5-2 of HRF-1-2019, as appropriate, the unit must
be tested by relocating the temperature sensors from the locations
specified in the figures to avoid interference with hardware or
components within the unit, in which case the specific locations
used for the temperature sensors shall be noted in the test data
records maintained by the manufacturer in accordance with 10 CFR
429.71, and the certification report shall indicate that non-
standard sensor locations were used. If any temperature sensor is
relocated by any amount from the location prescribed in Figure 5-1
or 5-2 of HRF-1-2019 in order to maintain a minimum 1-inch air space
from adjustable shelves or other components that could be relocated
by the consumer, except in cases in which the Figures prescribe a
temperature sensor location within 1 inch of a shelf or similar
feature (e.g., sensor T3 in Figure 5-1), this constitutes a
relocation of temperature sensors that must be recorded in the test
data and reported in the certification report as described in this
paragraph.
5.2. Test Conduct
(a) Standard Approach
(i) For the purposes of comparing compartment temperatures with
standardized temperatures, as described in section 5.6 of HRF-1-
2019, the freezer compartment temperature shall be as specified in
section 5.8.1.2.5 of HRF-1-2019, the fresh food compartment
temperature shall be as specified in section 5.8.1.2.4 of HRF-1-
2019, and the cooler compartment temperature shall be as specified
in section 5.8.1.2.6 of HRF-1-2019.
(ii) In place of Table 5-1 in HRF-1-2019, refer to Table 1 of
this section.
Table 1--Temperature Settings: General Chart for All Products
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First test Second test
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy calculation
Setting Results Setting Results based on:
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Mid for all Compartments........ All compartments Warmest for all All compartments Second Test Only.
below standard Compartments. below standard
reference reference
temperature. temperature.
One or more First and Second
compartments Test.
above standard
reference
temperature.
One or more Coldest for all All compartments First and Second
compartments Compartments. below standard Test.
above standard reference
reference temperature.
temperature.
One or more Model may not be
compartments certified as
above standard compliant with
reference energy
temperature. conservation
standards based
on testing of
this unit.
Confirm that unit
meets product
definition. If
so, see section 6
of this appendix.
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(b) Three-Point Interpolation Method (Optional Test for Models
with Two Compartments and User-Operable Controls). As specified in
section 5.6.3(6) of HRF-1-2019, and as an optional alternative to
section 5.2(a) of this appendix, perform three tests such that the
set of tests meets the ``minimum requirements for interpolation'' of
AS/NZS 4474.1:2007 appendix M, section M3, paragraphs (a) through
(c) and as illustrated in Figure M1. The target temperatures txA and
txB defined in section M4(a)(i) of AS/NZ 4474.1:2007 shall be the
standardized temperatures defined in section 5.6 of HRF-1-2019.
5.3. Test Cycle Energy Calculations
Section 5.8.2, Energy Consumption, of HRF-1-2019 applies to this
test procedure, except as follows:
(a)(i) For refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers: To
demonstrate compliance with the energy conservation standards at 10
CFR 430.32(a) applicable to products manufactured on or after
September 15, 2014, IET, expressed in kilowatt-hours per cycle,
equals 0.23 for a product with one or more automatic icemakers and
otherwise equals 0 (zero).
(c) In place of sections 5.8.2.1.3 and 5.8.2.1.4 of HRF-1-2019,
use the calculations provided in this section. For units with
variable defrost control, the test cycle energy shall be calculated
as set forth in section 5.3(a) of this appendix with the following
addition:
CT shall be calculated equivalent to:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP16MY25.009
Where:
CT<INF>L</INF> = the least or shortest compressor run time between
defrosts used in the variable defrost control algorithm (greater
than or equal to 6 but less than or equal to 12 hours), or the
shortest compressor run time between defrosts observed for the test
(if it is shorter than the shortest run time used in the control
algorithm and is greater than 6 hours), or 6 hours (if the shortest
observed run time is less than 6 hours), in hours rounded to the
nearest tenth of an hour;
CT<INF>M</INF> = the maximum compressor run time between defrosts in
hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour (greater than
CT<INF>L</INF> but not more than 96 hours);
For variable defrost models with no values of CT<INF>L</INF> and
CT<INF>M</INF> in the algorithm, the default values of 6 and 96
shall be used, respectively.
F = ratio of per day energy consumption in excess of the least
energy and the maximum difference in per-day energy consumption and
is equal to 0.20.
(d) In place of section 5.8.2.1.5 of HRF-1-2019, use the
calculations provided in this section. For multiple-compressor products
with automatic defrost, the two-part test method in section 5.7.2.1 of
HRF-1-2019 shall be used, and the test cycle energy shall be calculated
as:
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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP16MY25.010
Where:
ET, 1440, 12, and K are defined in section 5.3(a) of this appendix;
EP1, and T1 are defined in section 5.3(a) of this appendix;
i = a subscript variable that can equal 1, 2, or more that
identifies each individual compressor system that has automatic
defrost;
D = the total number of compressor systems with automatic defrost;
EP2<INF>i</INF> = energy expended in kilowatt-hours during the
second part of the test for compressor system i;
T2<INF>i</INF> = length of time in minutes of the second part of the
test for compressor system i;
CT<INF>i</INF> = compressor run time between defrosts of compressor
system i, rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour, for long-time
automatic defrost control equal to a fixed time in hours, and for
variable defrost control equal to:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP16MY25.011
Where:
CT<INF>L,i</INF> = for compressor system i, the shortest cumulative
compressor-on time between defrost heater-on events used in the
variable defrost control algorithm (CT<INF>L</INF> for the
compressor system with the longest compressor run time between
defrosts must be greater than or equal to 6 but less than or equal
to 12 hours), in hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour;
CT<INF>M,i</INF> = for compressor system i, the maximum compressor-
on time between defrost heater-on events used in the variable
defrost control algorithm (greater than CT<INF>L,i</INF> but not
more than 96 hours), in hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an
hour;
For defrost cycle types with no values of CT<INF>L</INF> and
CT<INF>M</INF> in the algorithm, the default values of 6 and 96
shall be used, respectively.
F = ratio of per day energy consumption in excess of the least
energy and the maximum difference in per-day energy consumption and
is equal to 0.20.
(e) In place of section 5.8.2.1.6 of HRF-1-2019, use the
calculations provided in this section. For units with long-time
automatic defrost control and variable defrost control with multiple
defrost cycle types, the two-part test method in section 5.7.2.1 of
HRF-1-2019 shall be used, and the test cycle energy shall be calculated
as:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP16MY25.012
Where:
ET, 1440, 12, and K are defined in section 5.3(a) of this appendix;
EP1, and T1 are defined in section 5.3(a) of this appendix;
i = a subscript variable that can equal 1, 2, or more that
identifies the distinct defrost cycle types applicable for the
product;
D = the total number of defrost cycle types;
EP2<INF>i</INF> = energy expended in kilowatt-hours during the
second part of the test for defrost cycle type i;
T2<INF>i</INF> = length of time in minutes of the second part of the
test for defrost cycle type i;
CT<INF>i</INF> = defrost timer run time or compressor run time
between instances of defrost cycle type i, rounded to the nearest
tenth of an hour;
12 = factor to adjust for a 50-percent run time of the compressor in
hours per day.
(i) For long-time automatic defrost control, CTi shall be equal to
a fixed time in hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour. For
cases in which there are more than one fixed CT value for a given
defrost cycle type, an average fixed CT value shall be selected for
this cycle type.
(ii) For variable defrost control, CTi shall be calculated
equivalent to:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP16MY25.013
Where:
CT<INF>L,i</INF> = the least or shortest compressor run time between
instances of the defrost cycle type i in hours rounded to the
nearest tenth of an hour (CT<INF>L</INF> for the defrost cycle type
with the longest compressor run time between defrosts must be
greater than or equal to 6 but less than or equal to 12 hours);
CT<INF>M,i</INF> = the maximum compressor run time between instances
of defrost cycle type i in hours rounded to the nearest tenth of an
hour (greater than CT<INF>L,i</INF> but not more than 96 hours);
For cases in which there are more than one CT<INF>M</INF> and/or
CT<INF>L</INF> value for a given defrost cycle type, an average of
the CT<INF>M</INF> and CT<INF>L</INF> values shall be selected for
this defrost cycle type. For defrost cycle
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types with no values of CT<INF>L</INF> and CT<INF>M</INF> in the
algorithm, the default values of 6 and 96 shall be used,
respectively.
F = ratio of per day energy consumption in excess of the least
energy and the maximum difference in per-day energy consumption and
is equal to 0.20.
(f) If the three-point interpolation method of section 5.2(b) of
this appendix is used for setting temperature controls, the average
per-cycle energy consumption shall be defined as follows:
E = E<INF>x</INF> + IET
Where:
E is defined in 5.9.1.1 of HRF-1-2019;
IET is defined in 5.9.2.1 of HRF-1-2019; and
E<INF>x</INF> is defined and calculated as described in appendix M,
section M4(a) of AS/NZS 4474.1:2007. The target temperatures
t<INF>xA</INF> and t<INF>xB</INF> defined in section M4(a)(i) of AS/
NZS 4474.1:2007 shall be the standardized temperatures defined in
section 5.6 of HRF-1-2019.
Sec. 430.32 [Amended]
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6. Remove and reserve Sec. 430.32(aa).
[FR Doc. 2025-08584 Filed 5-12-25; 9:30 am]
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