[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 26, 2000)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24429-24433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-8893]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

10 CFR Part 431

[Docket No. EE-RM-96-400]


Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial 
Equipment: Petition for Recognition of CSA International To Be a 
Nationally Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motor 
Efficiency

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Public notice and solicitation of comments.

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SUMMARY: CSA International has petitioned the Department of Energy 
(Department) to classify its motor efficiency verification service 
program as a nationally recognized certification program in the United 
States for the purposes of section 345(c) of the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA). The Department solicits comments, 
data and information as to whether to grant CSA International's 
petition.

DATES: Written comments, data and information, in triplicate, must be 
received at the Department of Energy by May 26, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, data and information should be labeled 
``CSA International Petition to be Classified as a Nationally 
Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motor Efficiency,'' and 
submitted to: Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones, Office of Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, EE-41, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2945; 
Telefax: (202) 586-4617. Also, a copy of such comments should be 
submitted to Mr. Otto Krepps, Manager, Accreditations, CSA 
International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. 
Telephone: (416) 747-2798; or Telefax (416) 747-4173.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Mail Station EE-41, 
1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121, telephone 
(202) 586-8654, telefax (202) 586-4617, or: [email protected]
    Edward Levy, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General 
Counsel, Mail Station GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, 
DC 20585-0103, (202) 586-9507, telefax (202) 586-4116, or: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the CSA International petition for 
national recognition is appended to this notice. Supporting documents 
that accompanied the petition may be viewed at the Freedom of 
Information Reading Room, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal 
Building, Room 1E-190, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20585-0101, telephone (202) 586-3142, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Additional information about CSA International's electric motor 
efficiency verification service, and petition to be a nationally 
recognized certification program for electric motor efficiency, can be 
obtained on the World Wide Web at http://www.csa-international.org/welcome.html, or from Mr. Otto Krepps, Manager, Accreditations, CSA 
International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3, 
or telephone (416) 747-2798, or telefax (416) 747-4173, or electronic 
mail at international.org">otto.krepps@csa-international.org.
    The Final Rule for Test Procedures, Labeling, and Certification 
Requirements for Electric Motors, 10 CFR Part 431, was published in the

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Federal Register (64 FR 54114) on October 5, 1999. It can also be 
obtained from the Office of Building Research and Standards, Office of 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-41, U.S. Department of 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121, or 
telephone 202-586-9127, or on the World Wide Web at http://
www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/codes__standards/rules/motors/index.htm.

    Authority: Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act contains energy conservation requirements for 
electric motors, including test procedures, energy efficiency 
standards, and compliance certification requirements. 42 U.S.C. 
6311-6316. Section 345(c) of EPCA directs the Secretary of Energy to 
require motor manufacturers ``to certify through an independent 
testing or certification program nationally recognized in the United 
States, that [each electric motor subject to EPCA efficiency 
standards] meets the applicable standard.'' 42 U.S.C. 6316(c). 
Regulations to implement this EPCA directive are codified in Title 
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 431 (10 CFR Part 431) at 
sections 431.123, Compliance Certification, 431.27, Department of 
Energy recognition of nationally recognized certification programs, 
and 431.28, Procedures for recognition and withdrawal of recognition 
of accreditation bodies and certification programs. Sections 431.27 
and 431.28 set forth the criteria and procedures for national 
recognition of an energy efficiency certification program for 
electric motors by the Department of Energy.

Background

    For a certification program to be classified by the Department of 
Energy as being nationally recognized in the United States for the 
purposes of section 345 of EPCA, the organization operating the program 
must submit a petition to the Department requesting such 
classification, in accordance with sections 431.27 and 431.28 of 10 CFR 
Part 431. In sum, for the Department to grant such a petition, the 
certification program must (1) have satisfactory standards and 
procedures for conducting and administering a certification system, and 
operate that system in a highly competent manner, (2) be expert in the 
test procedures and methodologies in IEEE Standard 112--1996 Test 
Method B and CSA Standard C390-93 Test Method (1), (3) have 
satisfactory sampling criteria and procedures for selecting an electric 
motor for energy efficiency testing, and (4) be independent of electric 
motor manufacturers, importers, distributors, private labelers or 
vendors.

Discussion

    Pursuant to sections 431.27 and 431.28(a) of 10 CFR Part 431, on 
November 12, 1999, CSA International submitted to the Department a 
``Petition for Recognition of CSA International to be a Nationally 
Recognized Certification Program in the Area of Motor Efficiency'' 
(``petition'' or ``CSA petition''). The petition consisted of a letter 
from CSA International to the Department, narrative statements on each 
of five subjects, and supporting documentation on four of these 
subjects. Pursuant to section 431.28(b) the Department is hereby 
publishing as an attachment to this notice the five narrative 
statements in their entirety. Also, attached is a summary of the 
supporting documentation.
    Pursuant to section 431.28(b) of 10 CFR Part 431, the Department 
hereby solicits comments, data and information on whether the CSA 
International's Petition should be granted. Any person submitting 
written comments to DOE with respect to the CSA International Petition 
must also, at the same time, send a copy of such comments to CSA 
International. As provided under section 431.28(c) of 10 CFR Part 431, 
CSA International may submit to the Department a written response to 
any such comments. After receiving any such comments and responses, the 
Department will issue an interim and then a final determination on CSA 
International's petition, in accordance with sections 431.28(d) and (e) 
of 10 CFR Part 431.
    In particular, the Department solicits comments, data, and 
information respecting the following:
    a. Section 1 of the CSA International Petition, segment entitled 
``Designated Testing Facility.'' The Department is interested in 
gathering comments on the competence of CSA International's Toronto 
test facility and the Laboratoire des technologies electrochimiques et 
des electrotechnologies d'Hydro-Quebec for energy efficiency testing of 
electric motors up to 50 horsepower, and above 50 horsepower through 
200 horsepower, respectively.
    b. Section 3 of the CSA International Petition, ``Certification 
Division Quality Assurance Manual,'' and attachment 1 to Section 4 of 
the CSA International Petition. The Department is interested in 
gathering comments on the standards and procedures for the 
qualification by CSA International of a testing facility, including a 
manufacturer's testing facility, to test motors for energy efficiency, 
and the appropriateness of evaluating motor efficiency through testing 
and/or review of test data on representative samples.
    c. Section 4 of the CSA International Petition, ``CSA 
International's Motor Efficiency Verification Program,'' segment 
entitled ``Sampling Process.'' In particular, the Department is 
interested in gathering comments on the criteria and procedures for the 
selection and sampling of electric motors tested for energy efficiency. 
In sum, under the CSA International process for sampling, a minimum of 
five basic models are required to be tested to verify the efficiency 
ratings of a series of motors. The basic models, including high volume 
production motors, are selected such that they represent the complete 
range of motors within the series. Thereafter, from one to five units 
of each basic model are selected at random and tested. Added features 
of the CSA International sampling process include unannounced follow-up 
inspections, random motor re-testing, and challenge testing.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2000.
Dan W. Reicher,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

CSA International Petition

November 12, 1999.
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
United States Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, 
Washington, DC 20585

    Dear [Mr.] Reicher: Please accept this letter and accompanying 
supporting material as CSA International's petition for recognition 
of our motor efficiency verification service program to be 
classified as a nationally recognized certification program in the 
United States under EPCA in accordance with 10 CFR Part 431.
    Enclosed please find three (3) binders, each containing the 
required information for the Department of Energy (DOE) recognition 
of nationally recognized certification programs described in 
Sections 431.27 and 431.28 of 10 CFR Part 431, dated October 5, 
1999.
    Among the topics this documentation package includes are:
    1. A guide describing our motor verification service program;
    2. A quality assurance manual covering the essential elements of 
our standards and procedures for operating a certification system;
    3. CSA International By-Laws and assurance of our independence 
and influence from manufacturers, suppliers and vendors; and
    4. Samples of other CSA International accreditations.
    CSA International has been using this motor efficiency 
verification service program since 1992 in support of Canadian 
Federal and Provincial Regulations. Additional beneficial features 
our program offers for

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confirming continued compliance of the motor with the standard by 
(1) developing a construction report for a motor on its initial 
submission; (2) follow-up inspections to confirm consistency of 
construction; (3) re-testing; and (4) challenge testing service.
    CSA International is confident that our organization, staff, 
proven experience in operation a certification program in this area, 
and our certification system procedures fully meet the evaluation 
criteria for us to be classified by DOE as a nationally recognized 
certification program.
    We, therefore, believe that this petition is in order and that 
it can be processed without delay since it serves to reinforce the 
mutual recognition agreement between the Standards Council of Canada 
and the National Institute of Standards. Please let me know if you 
require any further information.
    Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Daniel Barbini, P.Eng.,
Manager, Quality Assurance, CSA International.

Narrative Statements

Contents

Section 1. Scope and Application
Section 2. CSA International
    --Letters of Patent
    --Statement of Independence
    --CSA By-Laws
    --Annual Report
    --Corporate Organization Chart
Section 3. Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual
    --Manual
    --Related Divisional Quality Documents
Section 4. CSA International's Motor Efficiency Verification Program
    --Product Directory
Section 5. Examples of Other CSA International Accreditations

Section 1

Scope and Application

    CSA International is seeking recognition to be classified as a 
nationally recognized certification program in the United States 
under EPCA with respect to verifying motor efficiencies when 
applying the following test procedure standards:
    (a) Test Method B of ANSI/IEEE 112-1996, Test Procedure for 
Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators;
    (b) Test Method 1 of CSA Standard C390-93, Energy Efficiency 
Test Methods for Three-Phase Induction Motors; and
    (c) NEMA MG1-1993 (including revisions 1 to 4), Motors and 
Generators.

Facilities

CSA International Certification Facilities

    CSA International has facilities in Canada and the United States 
and for your reference they are as follows:

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                Area                               Address
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Montreal...........................  865 Ellingham Street, Pointe-
                                      Claire, Quebec, H9R 5E8
Toronto............................  178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto,
                                      Ontario, M9W 1R3
Edmonton...........................  1707-94th Street, Edmonton,
                                      Alberta, T6N 1E6
Vancouver..........................  13799 Commerce Parkway, Richmond
                                      (Vancouver), BC, V6V 2N9
Cleveland..........................  8501 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.,
                                      Cleveland, OH, 44131-5575
Irvine.............................  2805 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA,
                                      92606-5114
Charlotte..........................  5970 Fairview Rd. #416, Charlotte,
                                      NC, 28210
Dallas.............................  208 Billings Street, Ste. 190,
                                      Arlington, Oaks Office Park,
                                      Arlington, TX, 76010
Nashville..........................  639 E. Main Street--B202,
                                      Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Pittsburgh.........................  5115 Yale Drive, Aliquippa, PA,
                                      15001
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Designated Testing Facility

    As part of CSA International's motor energy efficiency 
verification program we are using our Toronto test facility and the 
Laboratoire des technologies electrochimiques et des 
electrotechnologies d'Hydro-Quebec (LTEE) for such purposes as 
product qualification testing, re-testing, and challenge testing. 
The facilities of Toronto are used for testing the full range of 
motors up to 50 horsepower and the LTEE facilities are used for the 
remaining range of motors.

Summary of CSA International Section 1 Supporting Documentation

    Section 1 of the CSA petition contained no supporting documents.

Section 2.--CSA International

Name and Address
CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9W 
1R3 (Headquarters)

Background

    CSA International is an independent organization providing 
services in the fields of Standards Development and Conformity 
Assessment. The Standards Division of CSA International is 
responsible for the administration of the development of voluntary 
consensus standards, while the Certification Division and the 
Quality Management Institute provide conformity assessment programs 
including laboratory testing certification, inspection, and quality 
management services.
    CSA International was formed in 1919 as the Canadian Engineering 
Standards Association (CESA), which was changed in 1944 to the name, 
Canadian Standards Association, and then renamed to CSA 
International in 1999.
    Since our conception, CSA International has developed more than 
1400 standards and codes--covering consumer and industrial products; 
and services in a wide range of product areas.
    In 1940 we began to certify and test products. Today, we are an 
international organization with more than 8000 volunteer members 
from 20 countries representing consumers, regulators, manufacturers, 
and retailers. They are supported by a staff of approximately 1000 
employees, with management staff located in the Far East and Europe.
    More than 15,000 manufacturers worldwide use our certification 
and testing services, and our Mark appears on over one billion 
products a year. We process about 36,000 engineering projects 
annually, and our inspection staff make factory follow-up visits to 
some 50,000 factories in almost 60 countries.

Ownership

    CSA international is an independent, not-for-profit organization 
governed by a Board of Directors selected by the membership. The 
Association has no affiliation with manufacturers or suppliers of 
the products submitted for certification.
    Attachment 1 provides information regarding: (a) CSA's Letters 
of Patent; (b) Statement of Independence; and (c) By-Laws.

Board of Directors and Principal Officers

    See CSA International's Annual Report for the individuals 
serving on our Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. See 
Attachment 2.
    Major components of the Association are shown on the ``Corporate 
Organization Chart.'' See Attachment 3.

Summary of CSA International Section 2 Supporting Documentation

    Section 2, Attachment 1, contains copies of: the Canadian 
Engineering Standards Association Charter, dated January 21, 1919; 
the Canadian Standards Association Supplementary Letters Patent, 
dated April 26, 1944; a sworn Statement of Independence, dated June 
4, 1998; and the By-Laws to govern the organization and activities 
of the Canadian Standards Association, dated January 1992.
    Section 2, Attachment 2, is a copy of the CSA International 1999 
Annual Report.
    Section 2, Attachment 3, is a copy of the CSA International 
senior management organization chart.

Section 3.--Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual

    CSA International's Certification Division maintains the quality 
assurance system for the Association's worldwide operations. The 
objective of this system is to ensure (a) technical excellence; (b) 
consistency of interpretation, application of standards, programs 
and procedures; (c) integrity of our Mark; and (d) continuous 
improvement.
    The Quality Assurance system for the Division is based on 
national and international accreditation requirements and specific 
contractual customer requirements. The accreditation requirements 
are found in the applicable editions of the following standards.

SCC/CAN-P3  Criteria and Procedure for Accreditation of 
Certification Organizations
SCC/CAN-P-4  General Requirements for the Accreditation of 
Calibration and Testing Laboratories
ISO/IEC Guide 25  General Requirements for the Competence of 
Calibration and Testing Laboratories

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ANSI Z34.1  American National Standard for Certification--third 
party certification program
EN 45001  General Criteria for the Operation of Testing Laboratories
EN 45011  General Criteria for Certification Bodies Operating 
Product Certification

    CSA International has implemented the requirements specified in 
ISO/IEC Guide 65, General requirements for bodies operating product 
certification systems. It is to be noted that the accreditation 
bodies, Standards Council of Canada and ANSI, are in the beginning 
stages of accrediting Certification Organizations to this standard. 
As a result, these accreditors will be auditing CSA International to 
these requirements during their regularly scheduled visits beginning 
in January 2000.
    Divisional quality documents (DQDs) are operating procedures and 
guidelines used by staff in support of the quality assurance system. 
Examples of DQDs applicable to our energy efficiency verification 
program are located in Attachment 1.

Summary of CSA International Section 3 Supporting Documentation

    Section 3 contains a copy of the CSA International 
``Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual,'' DQD No. 050, 
July 6, 1998.
    Section 3, Attachment 1, contains copies of the following CSA 
International ``Certification and Testing Division, Divisional 
Quality Documents:'' DQD No. 200, ``Certification Program;'' DQD No. 
306, ``Guidelines for Handling Complaints and Disputes;'' DQD No. 
306.1, ``Customer Complaints;'' DQD No. 318, ``Guidelines for 
Handling Product Incidents Investigations;'' DQD No. 320, ``Factory 
Inspections;'' DQD No. 326, ``Handling of Nonconformances;'' and DQD 
No. 327, ``Corrective & Preventive Action.''

Section 4.--CSA International's Motor Efficiency Verification 
Program

Introduction

    As Canada's premier Standards Development Organization, CSA 
International publishes consensus standards to improve products and 
enhance trade--all the time ensuring the needs of our various 
stakeholders are met. By establishing consensus among the different 
interest sectors using an open committee process, CSA International 
creates effective standards that are frequently referenced in 
government regulation.
    CSA Standard C390-93, Energy Efficiency Test Methods for Three-
Phase Induction Motors, is widely used in Canada as an integral part 
of Federal and Provincial Regulations. Electrical utility programs 
also make use of this standard to promote the use of higher levels 
of energy performance on a voluntary basis.
    Our intimate knowledge of the standard coupled with CSA 
International's recognition as an accredited Certification 
Organization in Canada for motor efficiency and electrical safety 
supports the needs of manufacturers, consumers and regulators. We 
provide the necessary independent assurance that motors covered by 
government regulations meet and continue to comply with the 
established energy performance requirements.

Verification Program

    The acceptance of motors under the CSA International 
verification service depends upon the satisfactory evaluation and 
testing to determine that the requirements of the applicable 
standard (e.g., CSA Standard C390-93) are met on a continuing basis. 
The following is a description of the major elements of our program 
used for qualifying manufacturers' motors or group of motors.

Application

    The customer makes an application requesting verification for 
his motor and submits all required documentation such as a list of 
all motors being submitted by model designation, type, and 
applicable performance ratings. The application is given a specific 
file to track and record all activities to the project. A qualified 
person (e.g., professional engineer) is then assigned responsibility 
for handling the project.

Evaluation and Testing

    CSA International with the manufacturer' assistance prepares a 
motor control list, identifying the critical features and the 
controls for these features for maintaining consistent performance 
with respect to energy efficiency. Representative motor samples are 
tested by an acceptable facility such as CSA International or LTEE 
to verify manufacturers rated efficiency values. Attachment 1 
provides a description of the procedures used for the initial motor 
qualification testing and the follow-up retesting service to ensure 
continued compliance. A findings letter is then issued giving the 
results of our evaluation and actions needed, if applicable, to meet 
the standard. Modified samples may be required for further 
examination and testing.

Certification

    After the resolution of all the action items, and all the 
conditions of the standard are met, the applicant is formally 
authorized to apply the CSA International Energy Efficiency Marking. 
A report is prepared describing the product and giving the related 
test results. A directory listing all products verified for energy 
efficiency is published and available to the general public. See 
Attachment 2.

Service Agreement

    The applicant authorized to represent its motor as verified with 
our Energy Efficiency Marking must enter a signed agreement with CSA 
International. This agreement addresses the conditions for 
maintaining certification such as access to facilities and records, 
follow-up inspection, product re-testing and challenge testing. 
Manufacturers are also required to notify CSA International when 
changes are made to the motor which may affect their performance 
rating. These terms and conditions are designed to protect the 
integrity of our Marking.

Accompanying Services

    After the motor has been initially evaluated and found to comply 
with the standard, our program includes additional services to 
ensure that motors bearing the CSA International verification 
marking continue to meet the applicable requirements. These services 
are:
    (a) Follow-up inspections;
    (b) Product re-testing; and
    (c) Challenge testing.

Follow-up Inspections

    Follow-up inspections are conducted at the point of 
manufacturing each year to ensure that
    (a) our mark is only applied to motors that have been verified 
for energy efficiency;
    (b) the manufacturers' product control measures are continuing 
to produce marked products that are in compliance with our report 
and the standard;
    (c) samples required for re-testing are selected and sealed by 
CSA International staff during these visits.

Product Re-testing

    Although a report is generated for motors detailing the critical 
construction features needed for maintaining consistent performance 
with respect to energy efficiency, our program is supplemented with 
unannounced motor re-testing to the specified requirement. This 
facilitates continued compliance with the standard and maintains the 
integrity of our mark.

Challenge Testing

    Another service--challenge testing--is offered to any 
manufacturer or other party wishing to confirm the motor efficiency 
rating of a verified motor. This feature assists in ensuring the 
integrity of our verification program and can lead to the motor 
efficiency de-rating or a delisting of a series of motors 
represented by the sample motor.

Corrective Action

    When a motor fails to comply with the standards, we take the 
following steps:
    (a) remove the verification mark from the affected motor or 
motors;
    (b) delist the motor(s);
    (c) notify the applicable regulatory authorities and government 
departments of noncompliant motors (i.e., serial number, date code, 
or equivalent);
    (d) re-test and verify the motor efficiency rating after the 
manufacturer modifies the product.

Sampling Process

    The objective of our sampling process is to minimize 
manufacturers' tests, costs and time to market, while providing 
sufficient confidence that the series of motors verified meet the 
applicable energy efficiency standard. The added features of our 
program such as unannounced follow-up inspections, random motor re-
testing, and challenge testing are critical components for 
demonstrating continued compliance to the standard. As a consequence 
of our CSA International's continual surveillance, the following 
sampling process guideline has emerged.

Samples Required for Motor Model Qualification Testing

    Test 1 to 5 of each basic motor model type. The efficiency of 
the sample lot must equal

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or exceed the required nominal full load efficiency rating. The 
individual sample efficiencies must comply with the nominal 
efficiency tolerance required by the Standard. Manufacturers 
information indicating efficiency ratings must be in agreement with 
CSA International's records.

Selection of Basic Model Types To Represent A Series of Motors

    A minimum of five (5) basic model types are required to be 
tested to verify the efficiency ratings of a series of motors. The 
basic model types are to be selected such that they represent the 
complete range of motors within the series. This may require that 
more than 5 basic model types are selected. High volume production 
motors are to be represented in the basic model types selected.

Samples Required for Scheduled Motor Retesting

    A goal for verifying continued compliance with the standard is 
to re-test high volume motors at least once every 2 years. Other 
motors of different frame series are to be re-tested as needed to 
ensure continued compliance.
    The initial sample lot shall consist of one motor. If the result 
equals or exceeds the minimum result from the qualification tests, 
then no further samples are required. If the result is less than the 
minimum result from the qualifying tests, then select motor samples 
per the qualifying test procedure.

Summary of CSA International Section 4 Supporting Documentation

    Section 4, Attachment 1, contains a copy of an information 
letter to ``All Manufacturers, Distributors and Importers of Three 
Phase Induction Motors Rated 1 hp to 200 hp,'' which is entitled 
``CSA Energy Efficiency Verification Program for Three Phase 
Induction Motors Covered by CSA Standard CAN/CSA C390-M85,'' and 
provides a table of applicable energy efficiency levels extracted 
from Table 3 of CSA Standard 390-M85, ``Energy Efficiency Test 
Methods for Three-Phase Induction Motors.'' On January 28, 2000, CSA 
International provided to the U.S. Department of Energy a copy of 
Table 2, ``Minimum Nominal Efficiency (January 1996),'' from CSA 
Standard C390-93, and made the assertion that its verification 
program tests to these requirements.
    Also, Section 4, Attachment 1, contains a copy of a CSA 
International information bulletin addressed to ``Manufacturers, 
Distributors and Importers of Electric Motors,'' dated August 31, 
1992, which is entitled ``CSA Energy Efficiency Verification of 
Electric 3-Phase Induction Motors,'' and provides a ``Guide to the 
CSA Energy Efficiency Verification Service.''
    Section 4, Attachment 2, is a copy of the CSA International 
Directory, ``List of Products CSA Verified for Energy Efficiency 
1999,'' DIR 016-99.

Section 5.--Examples of Other CSA International Accreditations

    The certification system and technical capabilities of the 
Association have enabled CSA International to be accredited 
nationally and internationally for a wide product spectrum such as 
electrical safety, energy efficiency, plumbing and gas. See 
Attachment 1 for examples of accreditations CSA International has 
received.

Summary of CSA International Section 5 Supporting Documentation

    Section 5, Attachment 1, contains copies of the following 
documents CSA International has received in recognition of its 
certification system and technical capabilities:
    1. Letter of inclusion in the register of Recognized 
Certification Bodies for Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation, 
from the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong, 
December 27, 1997;
    2. Certificate of Accreditation in recognition of being an 
Accredited Environmental Laboratory from the Canadian Association 
for Environmental Analytical Laboratories Inc. and the Standards 
Council of Canada, December 1, 1998;
    3. Letter of listing as an administrator for the HUD Building 
Certification Program for plastic plumbing fixtures, from the U.S. 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, September 19, 1997;
    4. Letter of listing as an approved testing laboratory from the 
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 
September 12, 1997;
    5. Letter and certificates of accreditation for commercial 
products testing plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings from the 
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, U.S. Department 
of Commerce, July 28, 1998;
    6. Notice of final decision for recognition of the Canadian 
Standards Association as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory 
from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 61 FR 59110 (November 20, 1996);
    7. Letter and certificates of approval as a testing laboratory 
for electrical and mechanical equipment (gas and plumbing) from the 
City of Los Angeles, California, December 31, 1996;
    8. National Evaluation Service Committee Report of findings that 
the Canadian Standards Association complies with the requirements 
for a testing laboratory for HVAC and refrigeration equipment, 
plumbing fixtures and material, electrical products--including 
electric motors, natural gas-fired appliance, oil-fired appliances 
and precast/prestressed concrete products, from the National 
Evaluation Service, Inc., May 1, 1996;
    9. Letter of recognition as an approved testing laboratory for 
gas, oil and electric appliances and accessories from the Department 
of Consumer & Industry Services, State of Michigan, March 19, 1998;
    10. Letter of accreditation to label electrical and mechanical 
equipment from the North Carolina Building Code Council, Department 
of Insurance, State of North Carolina, September 19, 1997;
    11. Certificate of Accreditation as a certification organization 
from the Standards Council of Canada, October 5, 1993; and
    12. Letter of renewal of accreditation as an electrical testing 
laboratory from the Department of Labor and Industries, State of 
Washington, May 16, 1997.

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