[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Vol. 81

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10 CFR Parts 429 and 430





Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General 
Service Lamps; Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Parts 429 and 430

[Docket Number EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051]
RIN 1904-AD09


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for 
General Service Lamps

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

ACTION: Proposed definition and data availability.

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SUMMARY: On March 17, 2016, DOE published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NOPR) proposing standards for general service lamps (GSLs) 
pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as 
amended. During the subsequent public meeting and in written comments, 
stakeholders provided additional data and raised concerns regarding the 
expansion of scope in the proposed GSL definition and DOE's approach to 
analyzing the 22 general service incandescent lamp exemptions. In 
response to several of those comments, DOE collected additional data 
and is publishing this document to propose a revised definition of GSL; 
announce the availability of National Electrical Manufacturers 
Association (NEMA) data and supplemental data collected by DOE; request 
public comment on proposed definitions and compiled data; and request 
any additional data that stakeholders may have in support of this 
evaluation.

DATES: Comments: DOE will accept comments, data, and information 
regarding this notice of proposed definition and data availability 
submitted no later than November 8, 2016. See section VI, ``Public 
Participation,'' of this document for details.
    Meeting: DOE will hold a public meeting on October 21, 2016, from 
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Washington, DC The meeting will also be 
broadcast as a webinar. See section VI, ``Public Participation,'' for 
webinar registration information, participant instructions, and 
information about the capabilities available to webinar participants.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of 
Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. Any foreign national wishing to participate in 
the meeting should advise DOE as soon as possible by contacting 
[email protected] to initiate the necessary procedures. 
Please also note that any person wishing to bring a laptop into the 
Forrestal Building will be required to obtain a property pass. Visitors 
should avoid bringing laptops, or allow an extra 45 minutes. Persons 
may also attend the public meeting via webinar.
    Instructions: Any comments submitted must identify the notice of 
proposed definition and data availability for GSLs, and provide docket 
number EE-2013-BT-STD-0051 and/or regulatory information number (RIN) 
1904-AD09. Comments may be submitted using any of the following 
methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number and/
or RIN 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.
    3. Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Program, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all 
items on a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to 
include printed copies.
    4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Program, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza 
SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-6636. If 
possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not 
necessary to include printed copies.
    No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted. For detailed 
instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the 
rulemaking process, see section VI of this document (``Public 
Participation'').
    Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, public 
meeting attendee lists and transcripts, comments, and other supporting 
documents/materials, is available for review at www.regulations.gov. 
All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov 
index. However, some documents listed in the index may not be publicly 
available, such as those containing information that is exempt from 
public disclosure.
    A link to the docket Web page can be found at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=4. This Web page contains a link to the docket 
for this notice on the www.regulations.gov site. The 
www.regulations.gov Web page contains simple instructions on how to 
access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. See 
section VI, ``Public Participation,'' for further information on how to 
submit comments through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-2J, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 287-1604. Email: [email protected]
Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 287-6122. Email: [email protected]

    For further information on how to submit a comment, review other 
public comments and the docket, or participate in the public meeting, 
contact the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program Staff at (202) 
586-6636 or by email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE intends to incorporate by reference the 
following industry standards into 10 CFR part 430:
    (1) American National Standards Institute C81.61-2016 (``ANSI 
C81.61-2016''), Electric Lamp Bases--Specifications for Bases (Caps) 
for Electric Lamps, dated April 20, 2016.
    A copy of ANSI C81.61-2016 can be obtained from the American 
National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, 
NY 10036, (212) 642-4900, or go to http://webstore.ansi.org.
    (2) International Electrotechnical Commission 60061-1:2005 (``IEC 
60061-1:2005''), Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the 
control of interchangeability and safety--Part 1: Lamp caps, Amendment 
35, Edition 3, dated January 27, 2005.
    A copy of IEC 60061-1:2005 can be obtained from the American 
National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, 
NY 10036, (212) 642-4900, or go to http://webstore.ansi.org.
    (3) Underwriter Laboratories 1598C-2014 (``UL 1598C-2014''), 
Standard for Light-Emitting Diode Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits, 
First Edition, dated January 16, 2014.
    A copy of UL 1598C-2014 can be obtained from Comm 2000, 151 Eastern

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Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106, 1-888-853-3503, or go to http://ulstandards.ul.com/standards-catalog/.
    For a further discussion of these standards, see section V.M.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Proposed Definition of General Service Lamp
    A. General Service Lamp Definition
    1. GSILs
    a. Exemptions Discontinued
    b. Exemptions Maintained
    c. Proposed Definition for GSIL
    2. CFLs
    3. General Service LED Lamps and OLED Lamps
    4. Other Lamps
    a. General Lighting Applications
    b. ANSI Bases
    c. Lumen Range
    d. Operating Voltage
    e. Exempted Lamps From GSL
    f. Lamps Subject to Other Rulemakings
    5. Summary and Proposed Regulatory Text Definition
    B. Supporting Definitions
    1. LED Downlight Retrofit Kit
    2. Reflector Lamp and Non-Reflector Lamp
    3. Black Light Lamp, Colored Lamp, Plant Light Lamp, and Bug 
Lamp
    4. Mine Service Lamp
    5. Appliance Lamp
    6. Marine Lamp and Marine Signal Service Lamp
    7. Vibration Service Lamp and Rough Service Lamp
    8. Covered Product
    9. MR Lamp
    10. Other Definitions
III. Clarifications to Regulatory Text
IV. Effective Date
V. 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. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference
VI. Public Participation
    A. Attendance at the Public Meeting
    B. Procedure for Submitting Prepared General Statements for 
Distribution
    C. Conduct of the Public Meeting
    D. Submission of Comments
    E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment
VII. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

I. Introduction

    Title III, Part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 
(EPCA or the Act), Public Law 94-163 (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as codified) 
established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other 
Than Automobiles, a program covering most major household appliances 
(collectively referred to as ``covered products'').\1\ Subsequent 
amendments expanded Title III of EPCA to include additional consumer 
products, including general service lamps (GSLs)--the products that are 
the focus of this notice of proposed definition and data availability 
(NOPDDA).
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    In particular, amendments to EPCA in the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) directed DOE to conduct two rulemaking 
cycles to evaluate energy conservation standards for GSLs. (42 U.S.C. 
6295(i)(6)(A)-(B)) For the first rulemaking cycle, EPCA, as amended by 
EISA 2007, directs DOE to initiate a rulemaking no later than January 
1, 2014, to evaluate standards for GSLs and determine whether 
exemptions for certain incandescent lamps should be maintained or 
discontinued. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)) The scope of the rulemaking 
is not limited to incandescent lamp technologies. (42 U.S.C. 
6295(i)(6)(A)(ii)) Further, for this first cycle of rulemaking, the 
EISA 2007 amendments provide that DOE must consider a minimum standard 
of 45 lumens per watt (lm/W). (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(ii)) If DOE 
fails to meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)-(iv) or 
the final rule from the first rulemaking cycle does not produce savings 
greater than or equal to the savings from a minimum efficacy standard 
of 45 lm/W, the statute provides a ``backstop requirement'' under which 
GSLs would be subject to a minimum 45 lm/W standard beginning on 
January 1, 2020. (42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(v))
    In March 2016, DOE published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) 
that proposed a revised definition of GSL and energy conservation 
standards for certain GSLs (hereafter the ``March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR''). 
81 FR 14528 (March 17, 2016). In conjunction with the NOPR, DOE also 
published on its Web site the complete technical support document (TSD) 
for the proposed rule, which described the analyses DOE conducted and 
included technical documentation for each analysis. The TSD also 
included the life cycle cost (LCC) spreadsheet, the national impact 
analysis spreadsheet, and the manufacturer impact analysis (MIA) 
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    DOE held a public meeting on April 20, 2016, to hear oral comments 
on and solicit information relevant to the proposed rule. At this 
meeting, DOE heard concerns from stakeholders regarding the expansion 
of scope in the proposed GSL definition and DOE's approach to analyzing 
the 22 exemptions. In addition, DOE received written comments that 
reiterated these concerns and also provided additional data for DOE's 
consideration. Specifically, the National Electrical Manufacturers 
Association (NEMA) provided new data and information on the 22 exempted 
lamp types to inform DOE's evaluation of whether the exemptions should 
be maintained or discontinued as required by 42 U.S.C. 
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II).
    Since the publication of the NOPR, DOE has analyzed the data 
submitted by NEMA and collected additional data where available. DOE is 
publishing this NOPDDA to: (1) Propose a revised definition of GSL; (2) 
announce the availability of the NEMA data and supplemental data 
collected by DOE; (3) request public comment on proposed definitions 
and compiled data; and (4) request any additional data that 
stakeholders may have in support of this evaluation. The following 
sections describe the revised definition and additional data in more 
detail. After considering the comments received, DOE will publish a 
final rule.

II. Proposed Definition of General Service Lamp

A. General Service Lamp Definition

    The term general service lamp (GSL) includes general service 
incandescent lamps (GSILs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), general 
service light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode 
(OLED) lamps, and any other lamps that DOE determines are used to 
satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by GSILs; however, 
GSLs do not include any lighting application or bulb shape excluded 
from the ``general service incandescent lamp'' definition, or any 
general service fluorescent lamp or incandescent reflector lamp. (42 
U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB))
    DOE has the authority to consider additional lamps that it 
determines are used to satisfy lighting applications traditionally 
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GSL ECS NOPR, DOE proposed to define a general service lamp as any lamp 
intended to serve in general lighting applications and that has the 
following basic characteristics: (1) An ANSI base (with the exclusion 
of light fixtures); (2) a lumen output of 310 lumens or greater; (3) an 
ability to operate at any voltage; (4) is not or could not be the 
subject of other rulemakings; and (5) no designation or label for use 
in certain non-general applications (see section II.A.4 for more 
information). ``General lighting application'' is currently defined at 
10 CFR 430.2 as lighting that provides an interior or exterior area 
with overall illumination.
    More specifically, DOE proposed the following definition for GSL in 
the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR:
    General service lamp means a lamp that has an ANSI base, operates 
at any voltage, has an initial lumen output of 310 lumens or greater 
(or 232 lumens or greater for modified spectrum general service 
incandescent lamps), is not a light fixture, is not an LED downlight 
retrofit kit, and is used in general lighting applications. General 
service lamps include, but are not limited to, general service 
incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, general service light-
emitting diode lamps, and general service organic light-emitting diode 
lamps, but do not include general service fluorescent lamps; 
incandescent reflector lamps; mercury vapor lamps; appliance lamps; 
black light lamps; bug lamps; colored lamps; infrared lamps; marine 
signal lamps; mine service lamps; plant light lamps; sign service 
lamps; traffic signal lamps; and medium screw base incandescent lamps 
that are left-hand thread lamps, marine lamps, reflector lamps, rough 
service lamps, shatter-resistant lamps (including a shatter-proof lamp 
and a shatter-protected lamp), silver bowl lamps, showcase lamps, 3-way 
incandescent lamps, vibration service lamps, G shape lamps as defined 
in ANSI C78.20 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI 
C79.1-2002 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) with a diameter 
of 5 inches or more, T shape lamps as defined in ANSI C78.20 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C79.1-2002 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and that use not more than 
40 watts or have a length of more than 10 inches, and B, BA, CA, F, 
G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, or M-14 lamps as defined in ANSI C79.1-2002 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C78.20 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) of 40 watts or less.
    DOE received some general comments on the proposed definition. 
General Electric Lighting (GE) asserted that Congress did not give DOE 
authority to expand the definition of GSL to include all lamps that 
have any ANSI base, operate at any voltage, and produce general 
illumination, and that the expanded definition in conjunction with the 
backstop will eliminate specialty and niche products with no possible 
substitutes. (GE, No. 70 at pp. 7-8) The International Association of 
Lighting Designers (IALD) stated that the broadened scope of GSLs was 
going beyond readily available technology. (IALD, No. 62 at p. 3) 
Philips Lighting (Philips) also stated it did not support the broadened 
definition of GSL and referred to detailed comments from NEMA on the 
matter. (Philips, No. 71 at p. 3) Earthjustice stated that the proposed 
definition makes it clear what lamp types are covered. (Earthjustice, 
Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 24) However, DOE also received 
several comments expressing concern that the definition did not clearly 
specify the scope of lamps that are GSLs.
    The California Energy Commission (CEC) stated that many lamp types 
are not intended for general service applications and should not be 
included in the GSL definition, but could appear to be under the 
proposed definition, leading to uncertainty and differences in 
interpretation between manufacturers. (CEC, No. 69 at p. 18) CEC 
specifically identified directional lamps less than 2.25 inches in 
diameter and MR16 lamps as examples in which the coverage of the GSL 
definition is uncertain. CEC recommended that DOE either state the GSL 
scope of coverage explicitly by listing specific voltages, wattages, 
lumen outputs, or similar attributes, or define ``general service 
application'' to clarify what applications are general service in 
nature. (CEC, No. 69 at pp. 18-19) Westinghouse agreed, noting this 
ambiguity could introduce compliance issues for manufacturers. 
(Westinghouse, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 39)
    GE recommended that DOE define GSLs to be clear in not including 
specialty incandescent or specialty halogen lamps with specialty bases 
that operate at other than 120 volts (or MR lamps that operate on a 120 
V/12 V transformer) and lamps that have a lumen output of greater than 
2,600 lumens. GE also recommended defining specialty base and specialty 
lamp in a separate definition in order to limit the definition length 
and improve readability. (GE, No. 70 at p. 10) Further, GE suggested 
DOE clearly state that products designed or labeled for use in non-
general applications should not be included in the definition. (GE, 
Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 36-37) In contrast, 
Westinghouse and ASAP voiced concern for the potential loophole that 
could exist if products could be excluded from scope by simply 
indicating on their label that they are intended for non-general 
applications. (Westinghouse, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 
39; ASAP, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 43)
    NEMA suggested an alternative definition of general service lamp 
that would modify the proposed definition in the March 2016 GSL ECS 
NOPR by stating that a general service lamp is used to satisfy a 
majority of lighting applications and is not a specialty base lamp nor 
a specialty lamp. Further, NEMA suggested that the definition should 
specify that general service lamps operate at a rated voltage from 110 
to 130 V or 11 to 13 V; have an initial lumen output of 232 lumens or 
greater for modified spectrum general service incandescent lamps; and 
have an initial lumen output of 2,600 lumens or less. Additionally, 
NEMA recommended a definition for ``specialty lamp'' and ``specialty 
base lamp.'' (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 43-44) NEMA commented that DOE should 
follow the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) approach to labeling 
specialty lamps. NEMA explained that instead of amending the definition 
of general service lamp, FTC incrementally categorized certain 
specialty lamps as ``specialty consumer lamps.'' (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 
19)
    The California Investor Owned Utilities (CA IOUs) agreed that a 
more explicit list of covered lamp types would be helpful but only for 
informational purposes and not for inclusion in the regulatory text. 
(CA IOUs, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 50-51) The Energy 
Efficiency Advocates (EEAs) \3\ recommended that, after publication of 
the final rule, DOE host an informational webinar on the lamp types 
that are GSLs and how standards apply to them. (EEAs, No. 64 at p. 2) 
The Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) suggested DOE 
include a table in the final rule that summarizes the scope of coverage 
by lamp types. (NEEP, No. 67 at p. 4)
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    \3\ The Appliance Standards Awareness Project, Natural Resources 
Defense Council, Alliance to Save Energy, American Council for an 
Energy Efficient Economy, Consumer Federation of America, Consumers 
Union, National Consumer Law Center, Northeast Energy Efficiency 
Partnerships, and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
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    As discussed previously in this section, in the March 2016 GSL ECS 
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lamps as lamps intended to serve in general lighting applications and 
that have the following basic characteristics: (1) An ANSI base (with 
the exclusion of light fixtures); (2) a lumen output of 310 lumens or 
greater; (3) an ability to operate at any voltage; (4) are not or could 
not be the subject of other rulemakings; and (5) no designation or 
label for use in certain non-general applications. DOE is generally 
maintaining this interpretation of GSL when considering whether 
additional lamps are used to satisfy lighting applications 
traditionally served by GSILs (see section II.A.4 for modifications to 
lumen output and other rulemaking criteria). To delineate the lamp 
types considered to be GSLs, DOE is continuing to propose a revised 
definition of ``general service lamp'' in Sec.  430.2 to capture these 
criteria and the exemptions. DOE has revisited the proposed definition 
of GSL, including the exemptions contained in the GSIL and GSL 
definitions, for this notice. DOE discusses key aspects of the proposed 
definition of GSL and additional comments from stakeholders in the 
following sections.
1. GSILs
    As stated previously, GSLs include GSILs. (42 U.S.C. 
6291(30)(BB)(i)(I)) The definition of ``general service incandescent 
lamp'' is as follows:
    General service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent or 
halogen type lamp that is intended for general service applications; 
has a medium screw base; has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens 
and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum 
lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and is 
capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 
110 and 130 volts; however this definition does not apply to the 
following incandescent lamps--
    (1) An appliance lamp;
    (2) A black light lamp;
    (3) A bug lamp;
    (4) A colored lamp;
    (5) An infrared lamp;
    (6) A left-hand thread lamp;
    (7) A marine lamp;
    (8) A marine signal service lamp;
    (9) A mine service lamp;
    (10) A plant light lamp;
    (11) A reflector lamp;
    (12) A rough service lamp;
    (13) A shatter-resistant lamp (including a shatter-proof lamp and a 
shatter-protected lamp);
    (14) A sign service lamp;
    (15) A silver bowl lamp;
    (16) A showcase lamp;
    (17) A 3-way incandescent lamp;
    (18) A traffic signal lamp;
    (19) A vibration service lamp;
    (20) A G shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1-2002) 
with a diameter of 5 inches or more;
    (21) A T shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1-2002) 
and that uses not more than 40 watts or has a length of more than 10 
inches; and
    (22) A B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, or M-14 lamp (as 
defined in ANSI C79.1-2002 and ANSI C78.20) of 40 watts or less.
10 CFR 430.2
    In the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE declined to make a 
determination about discontinuing the 22 exemptions from the GSIL 
definition. In the NOPR, DOE initially concluded that, because the 
Appropriations Rider \4\ prohibits DOE from using appropriated funds to 
implement or enforce standards for GSILs, DOE could not re-evaluate the 
existing exemptions for GSILs in the GSL rulemaking. 81 FR 14540. 
Specifically, DOE stated that, by definition, GSL does not apply to any 
lighting application or bulb shape excluded from the ``general service 
incandescent lamp'' definition. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)) Therefore, 
based on the GSL definition, the 22 incandescent lamps that are 
excluded in EPCA from the definition of GSIL would not be GSLs. 
Further, DOE stated that the formerly exempted lamp types would have to 
be considered GSILs in order for DOE to regulate the lamps under its 
authority to promulgate standards for GSLs. Since the Appropriations 
Rider prohibits the expenditure of funds to implement or enforce 
standards for GSILs, DOE reasoned that it would not be able to 
establish or amend energy conservation standards for any of these 
lamps. As a result, making a determination about discontinuing the 
exemption from the GSIL definition for any of the 22 medium screw base 
lamps would make no difference in the GSL rulemaking, and DOE declined 
to address the exemptions at that time. 81 FR 14541.
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    A number of commenters stated that EPCA requires DOE to determine 
whether the exemptions of incandescent lamps should be discontinued or 
maintained as required under 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II). (ASAP, 
Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 12; NRDC, Public Meeting 
Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 16-17; CEC, No. 69 at p. 20; Earthjustice, 
No. 61 at pp. 2-3; Philips, No. 71 p. 4) Earthjustice stated that the 
definition of GSL proposed in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR unlawfully 
maintained exemptions for certain incandescent lamps, including the 22 
types of lamps excluded from EPCA's definition of ``general service 
incandescent lamp.'' (Earthjustice, No. 61 at p. 1) CEC commented that 
DOE should either correctly interpret the Appropriations Rider as 
allowing DOE to determine whether to discontinue the 22 lamp exemptions 
and examine them as technology neutral, or exempt all 22 lamp types 
regardless of technology and allow states to set appropriate standards. 
(CEC, No. 69 at pp. 20-21)
    Several other commenters disagreed with DOE's approach in the 
proposed rule regarding the 22 exemptions for GSILs. NEMA asserted that 
DOE has impermissibly read EPCA's use of the terms ``exempted'' and 
``excluded'' as the same term, and that 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II) 
does not authorize DOE to discontinue the exemptions for the 22 lamps 
listed under the GSIL definition. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 17-18) DOE 
acknowledges that EPCA uses both the terms ``exclusion'' and 
``exempted''; however, in the context of GSLs and GSILs, DOE 
understands the term ``exempted'' to reference lamps listed under the 
``Exclusions'' heading in the GSIL definition. EPCA does not establish 
any ``exemptions'' for GSLs or GSILs using that term; so if 
``exempted'' does not refer to ``exclusions'' or something comparable 
then the instruction in 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II) has no 
application. The word that EPCA uses for the concept of ``exempting'' 
certain lamps from being GSILs or GSLs is ``excluding''; and DOE 
accordingly takes ``exempted'' to refer to those exclusions. 
Furthermore, DOE interprets Congress' intent to be for DOE to evaluate 
whether certain lamps that have been excluded from the GSIL definition 
should be subject to any future GSL standards. DOE concludes that to 
leave certain of the exemptions in place would diminish the energy 
savings that would otherwise be achieved because the excluded lamps 
would provide a less efficient option to meet the same general lighting 
application.
    Upon consideration of the comments received on the March 2016 GSL 
ECS NOPR and further review of the relevant authorities, DOE has 
revisited its interpretation with respect to the proposed definition of 
GSL and application of the Appropriations Rider. In the March 2016 GSL 
ECS NOPR, DOE stated that it believed it is prohibited by the 
Appropriations Rider from modifying the existing exemptions for GSILs 
in this rulemaking. 81 FR 14540.

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However, the focus of the NOPR was to propose new energy conservation 
standards for GSLs; in that context, DOE did not propose to modify the 
GSIL exemptions and then impose new standards for GSILs. By contrast, 
this proposed rule neither implements nor seeks to enforce any 
standard. Rather, this proposed rule merely seeks to define what 
constitutes a GSIL and what constitutes a GSL. As noted above, the 
Appropriations Rider restricts DOE from ``implementing or enforcing'' 
the standards imposed on GSILs by 10 CFR 430.32(x). It does not 
preclude DOE from utilizing its authority under EPCA to alter the scope 
of GSIL and GSL. DOE believes this is a reasonable interpretation of 
the Appropriations Rider because, in evaluating the exemptions, DOE is 
following a directive related to a GSL rulemaking to define the scope 
of GSLs. DOE is not conducting any analysis in support of establishing 
energy conservation standards for GSILs. Although a collateral effect 
is to broaden the scope of the GSIL definition, DOE is simply defining 
what lamps constitute GSLs so that both manufacturers and DOE can 
understand how the regulations apply to the market. Without such a 
definition of GSLs, regulated entities would face uncertainty as to 
what is a GSL. Furthermore, as noted above, leaving certain exemptions 
in place would diminish the energy savings that would otherwise be 
achieved because the excluded lamps would provide a less efficient 
option to meet the same general service lighting application.
    A lamp exempted from the GSIL definition is not a covered GSIL and 
is not subject to the regulations for GSILs. However, DOE is directed 
as part of the GSL rulemaking to determine whether certain of these 
exemptions should be maintained or discontinued based, in part, on 
exempted lamp sales collected from manufacturers. (42 U.S.C. 
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II)). If DOE discontinues a given exemption, medium 
screw base incandescent lamps subject to that exemption will become 
GSILs and thus GSLs; CFLs and general service LED and OLED lamps of 
that lighting application or bulb shape will become GSLs; and other 
lamps of that lighting application or bulb shape will also become GSLs, 
to the extent DOE determines those lamps are used to satisfy lighting 
applications traditionally served by general service incandescent 
lamps.
    In this proposed rule, DOE evaluates the 22 lighting applications 
or bulb shapes exempted under the GSIL definition to determine whether 
such exemptions should be maintained or discontinued.
    As stated previously, the definition of GSIL lists 22 lamp types 
that are not included in the definition, and these lamps are described 
under the heading ``Exclusions.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(D)(ii)) Under the 
authority for the GSL rulemaking, EPCA directs DOE to consider whether 
to maintain the ``exemptions'' for certain incandescent lamps, based, 
in part, on exempted lamp sales data collected by DOE. (42 U.S.C. 
6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II)) For four of the lamps included in the list of 22 
lamps (i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way 
incandescent lamps, and shatter-resistant lamps), EPCA directs DOE to 
collect sales data and prescribe standards for these lamps when certain 
sales thresholds are met. (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)) DOE understands the 
reference to ``data collected'' by DOE under the GSL rulemaking 
provision to mean the data collected as required for rough service 
lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, and shatter-
resistant lamps (i.e., lamps listed under the ``Exclusion'' heading). 
Here, Congress appears to be using the term ``exempted'' to refer to 
lamps under the ``Exclusion'' heading. Moreover, Congress used 
``exempted'' to refer to lamps identified under ``exclusions'' in prior 
amendments to the lamp provisions in EPCA. In section 321 of EISA, 
Congress provided that an individual could petition DOE to establish 
standards for lamps excluded from the definition of GSL, and that such 
petition must include evidence that the sales of exempted incandescent 
lamps have increased. Public Law 140-110; 121 Stat. 1492, 1528. Again, 
the use of ``excluded'' appears synonymous with ``exempted'' in the 
context of GSLs. As such, DOE understands the direction to determine 
whether to maintain the exemptions for certain incandescent lamps to 
include a determination of whether to include in the definition of GSL 
lamps meeting the description of the 22 lighting applications or bulb 
shapes.
    NEMA also argued that because incandescent appliance lamps; T shape 
lamps, B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G25, G30, S, or M14-shaped lamps; and 
vibration service incandescent lamps are subject to standards, there is 
no exemption from energy conservation standards to maintain or 
discontinue for these lamps under 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(a)(i)(II). NEMA 
stated that in defining these specialty lamps, Congress imposed a 
maximum quantity of energy use standard that had the actual effect of 
eliminating higher wattage versions of these lamps from the market and 
saving energy. Thus, these wattage caps are energy conservation 
standards. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 18)
    DOE disagrees with NEMA's interpretation of the definitions of the 
identified lamps. The ``standards'' to which NEMA refers for these 
lamps are the maximum wattage limits set under EPCA in defining the 
lamps for the purpose of excluding them from the definition of GSIL. 
The maximum wattage provides definitional boundaries, not standards. 
(42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(T), (D)(ii)(XXI) and (D)(ii)(XXII)) Appliance lamps 
and T, B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, and M-14 shape incandescent 
lamps are expressly listed under the exclusion provision in the 
definition of GSIL. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(D)(ii)(I), (XXI), and (XXII))
    DOE also received comments regarding subjecting specialty lamp 
types to the backstop. NEMA disagreed with DOE's position that the 
backstop will apply to specialty lamps typically used in niche 
applications. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 84) NEMA and Osram Sylvania, Inc 
(OSI) noted that it is not necessary to establish standards for lamps 
used in unique applications and that do not consume significant amounts 
of energy. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 83-84; OSI, No. 73 at pp. 12-13) NEMA 
pointed out that one of the more popular exempt specialty lamps, globe 
shaped incandescent lamps, did not meet the annual energy use threshold 
to be considered for regulation under EPCA. NEMA also stated that the 
market will remove specialty CFLs without regulatory action and that 
standards on such products would impose an unnecessary additional 
regulatory burden. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 48)
    NEMA appears to be arguing that DOE lacks authority to establish an 
energy conservation standard for lamps that would otherwise be subject 
to the exemptions listed as part of the GSIL definition. DOE disagrees. 
As discussed previously, in a paragraph entitled ``Standards for 
general service lamps,'' EPCA directs DOE to consider whether to 
establish or maintain the exemptions for certain incandescent lamps as 
part of a rulemaking to establish energy conservation standards for 
GSLs. In doing so, EPCA gives DOE authority to evaluate the scope of 
lamps that are GSLs and to set standards for them.
    Based on the comments received and further review of DOE's 
obligations, DOE is evaluating each of the 22 exemptions to see whether 
it should be maintained or discontinued, based in part on sales data. 
DOE proposes to make these decisions in light of the fact that GSLs 
will become subject to the 45 lm/W statutory standard in 2020. Lamps

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for which DOE continues the exemptions will not be subject to the 
standard, so DOE proposes to discontinue a given exemption if the 
continuation of the exemption would undermine the 45 lm/W standard by 
providing a convenient unregulated alternative to GSLs. DOE understands 
the exclusions to exist, in part, as a reflection of past practice and, 
in part, because of uncertainty when the GSL standard was enacted about 
whether excluded lamps are only specialty products or are substitutable 
for broader-use lamps. The directive of Congress to reconsider the 
exclusions demonstrates its intent for DOE to take a fresh look at 
whether excluded lamps should continue to be treated as specialty 
products. DOE will use the information available, including sales data, 
to assess that question for each exemption. Thus, DOE proposes to 
discontinue an exemption if lamps within that exemption are capable of 
providing general illumination like other general service lamps (e.g., 
GSILs, MBCFLs, general service LEDs) and if sales data suggest that 
substantial numbers of consumers are using those lamps for general 
illumination.
    The following sections assess the exemptions and present DOE's 
preliminary determination of whether the exemption should be maintained 
or discontinued. DOE referenced a combination of sources for available 
information on lamp sales. Specifically, DOE considered the sales data 
submitted by NEMA as required by 42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(B) for rough 
service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent lamps, 
2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and shatter-
resistant lamps; \5\ information submitted by NEMA in its public 
comment in support of the GSL rulemaking; extrapolation from DOE's 
product database based on an inventory of available products; and data 
available from rulemakings for other covered products. DOE believes 
these sources of data and information are sufficient representations of 
sales data as required, in part, by the statute and thus are an 
appropriate basis on which to make its preliminary determination.
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    In addition to considering sales data, DOE also considered whether 
an exempted lamp could be used as a replacement for a GSIL. This 
consideration of ``lamp switching'' is to minimize the potential for 
creating a loophole in any GSL standard(s). If DOE were to maintain an 
exemption for a lamp that has the same consumer utility as a lamp 
subject to a standard, the use of such lamps could increase in response 
to standards. This would result in less energy savings being realized 
as the market shifted to an increased use of the unregulated lamps.
    Table II.1 summarizes the status of the exemptions, the sales data 
underlying DOE's decision, and the reasons supporting DOE's decision.

                                                     Table II.1--Determinations Regarding Exemptions
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                                        Estimated sales data (units                                               DOE's preliminary  determination on
     GSIL exempted lamp category               annual sales)             Additional factors DOE considered                  exemption status
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Appliance Lamp.......................  <3 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Black Light Lamp.....................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Bug Lamp.............................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Colored Lamp.........................  <2 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Infrared Lamp........................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Left-Hand Thread Lamp................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Marine Lamp..........................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Marine Signal Service Lamp...........  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Mine Service Lamp....................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Plant Light Lamp.....................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Reflector Lamp.......................  Approximately 300 million....  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
Rough Service Lamp *.................  10,914,000...................  .......................................  Discontinue exemption.
Shatter-Resistant Lamp...............  689,000......................  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
Sign Service Lamp....................  Approximately 1 million......  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Silver Bowl Lamp.....................  Approximately 1 million......  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Showcase Lamp........................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
3-way Incandescent Lamp..............  32,665,000...................  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
Traffic Signal Lamp..................  <1 million...................  .......................................  Maintain exemption.
Vibration Service Lamp...............  7,071,000....................  .......................................  Discontinue exemption.
G-shape Lamp with diameter of 5        Approximately 8 million......  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
 inches or more.
T-shape lamp of 40 W or less or        Approximately 7 million......  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
 length of 10 inches or more.
B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G25, G30, S, M- Approximately 42 million.....  Lamp switching risk....................  Discontinue exemption.
 14 lamp of 40 W or less.
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* NEMA submitted revised data for rough service lamps following the publication of the notice of data availability for five lamp types. See 81 FR 20261
  (April 7, 2016). The revised data showed sales of 10,914,000 rough service lamps in 2015, which results in a requirement for DOE to initiate an
  accelerated rulemaking to establish an energy conservation standard for rough service lamps. See ex parte memorandum published in the docket at:
  https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013-0019.

    As shown in Table II.1, based on the compiled sales data and a 
consideration of additional, applicable factors, DOE has tentatively 
determined to discontinue eight GSIL exemptions. DOE is proposing to 
maintain 14 of the GSIL exemptions due to low sales and low potential 
for use in GSL applications. DOE discusses each of the exemptions in 
the sections that follow.
a. Exemptions Discontinued
    As stated, DOE is proposing to discontinue eight exemptions from 
the definition of GSIL. DOE assessed data available for medium screw 
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reflector lamps that are incandescent and preliminarily concluded that 
these lamps have high annual sales. Specifically, DOE estimated that 
the sales of medium base reflector lamps that are incandescent are 
approximately 300 million units per year (about 270 million 
incandescent reflector lamps [IRLs] and about 30 million non-IRL 
reflector lamps). In addition, DOE believes medium screw base reflector 
lamps are capable of providing overall illumination and could be used 
as a replacement for a GSIL. Therefore, there is also high potential 
for ``lamp switching'' and subsequently creating a loophole. For these 
reasons, DOE is proposing to discontinue the exemption for reflector 
lamps in this document. Although IRLs are explicitly exempt from the 
definition of GSL, 42 U.S.C. 6295(i)(6)(A)(i)(II) directs DOE to 
consider whether to discontinue the exemptions for certain incandescent 
lamps. DOE interprets this direction as referring to all exempt 
incandescent lamps in 42 U.S.C. 6291(BB)(ii); that is, incandescent 
reflector lamps and the 22 types exempt from GSIL. Furthermore, DOE 
notes that discontinuing the exemption for reflector lamps from GSIL 
expressly includes incandescent reflector lamps as GSILs and therefore 
as GSLs.
    While DOE is discontinuing the exemption for reflector lamps 
generally, R20 short lamps will continue to not be subject to 
standards. R20 short lamps are defined as R20 incandescent reflector 
lamps that have a rated wattage of 100 watts; have a maximum overall 
length of 3 and \5/8\, or 3.625, inches; and are designed, labeled, and 
marketed specifically for pool and spa applications. In a final rule 
published on November 14, 2013, DOE determined that standards for these 
lamps would not result in significant energy savings because such lamps 
are designed for special applications or have special characteristics 
not available in reasonably substitutable lamp types. 78 FR 68331, 
68340. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(E), these lamps are specifically 
not incandescent lamps and therefore do not become GSILs when the 
reflector lamp exemption is discontinued.
    DOE also collected data for medium screw base incandescent lamps of 
the following specific shapes: B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G25, G30, S, M-14 
lamps (as defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1-2002) of 40 W or less; 
G-shape lamps (as defined in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1-2002) with a 
diameter of 5 inches or more; T-shape lamps (as defined in ANSI C78.20 
and ANSI C79.1-2002) that use not more than 40 W or has a length of 
more than 10 inches. For B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G25, G30, S, and M-14 
lamps of 40 W or less, DOE estimated the annual sales as approximately 
42 million. For G-shape lamps with a diameter of 5 inches or more, DOE 
estimated the annual sales as approximately 8 million units. In 
addition to the sizeable sales of larger globe shape lamps, DOE 
believes it is likely that larger globe shape lamps may be used as 
substitutes for the G16.5, G25, and G30 lamps if the exemption is not 
also discontinued. Regarding T-shape lamps that use not more than 40 W 
or have a length of more than 10 inches, DOE estimated the annual sales 
of these lamps as roughly 7 million units. Further, the lamps of the 
specific shapes discussed in this paragraph are frequently used in 
general lighting applications and thus DOE believes there is a 
significant risk for lamp switching. Therefore, due to high sales and 
high potential for lamp switching, DOE is proposing to discontinue the 
GSIL exemption for these specific shapes.
    Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4), DOE is required to collect unit 
sales data for rough service, shatter-resistant, 3-way incandescent 
lamps, and vibration service lamps. Section 321(a)(3)(B) of EISA 2007 
in part amends paragraph 325(l)(4) of EPCA by adding paragraphs (D) 
through (H), which direct DOE to take regulatory action if the actual 
annual unit sales of any of these lamp types are more than 200 percent 
of the predicted shipments (i.e., more than double the benchmark unit 
sales estimate). (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(D)-(H)) DOE published a notice 
of data availability (NODA) in April 2016, which indicated that the 
shipments of vibration service lamps were over 7 million units in 2015, 
which equates to 272.5 percent of the benchmark estimate. 81 FR 20261, 
20263 (April 7, 2016). Therefore, vibration service lamps exceeded the 
statutory threshold for the first time, thus triggering an accelerated 
rulemaking. Furthermore, NEMA submitted revised data for rough service 
lamps following the publication of the April 2016 NODA. See 81 FR 20261 
(April 7, 2016). The revised data showed sales of 10,914,000 rough 
service lamps in 2015, which results in a requirement for DOE to 
initiate an accelerated rulemaking for rough service lamps.\6\ See ex 
parte memorandum published in the docket at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013-0019. If the 
Secretary does not complete this accelerated rulemaking in the allotted 
time, the statute provides a ``backstop requirement'' that becomes the 
regulatory standard for rough service lamps. This backstop requirement 
would require rough service lamps to: (1) Have a shatter-proof coating 
or equivalent technology that complies with NSF/ANSI 51 and is designed 
to contain the glass if the glass envelope of the lamp is broken and to 
provide effective containment over the life of the lamp, (2) have a 
maximum 40-watt limitation, and (3) be sold at retail only in a package 
containing one lamp. Although the sales of shatter-resistant and 3-way 
incandescent lamps have not yet exceeded their estimated benchmarks, 
DOE expects these sales will likely increase since these lamps could be 
used as replacements for other regulated lamp types. In addition, the 
sales of these lamps are not negligible. Specifically, the NEMA-
submitted data for 2015 indicated that almost 38 million 3-way 
incandescent lamps (67.2 percent of the benchmark estimate) and nearly 
700,000 shatter-resistant lamps (41.1 percent of the benchmark 
estimate) were sold in the previous year. 81 FR at 20263-64 (April 7, 
2016). Based on the high sales volume and probability of consumers 
switching to these lamp types, DOE is proposing to discontinue the 
exemptions of rough service, shatter-resistant, 3-way incandescent, and 
vibration service lamps from GSILs in this document.
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    \6\ Section 321(a)(3)(B) of EISA 2007 in part amends paragraph 
325(l)(4) of EPCA by adding paragraphs (D) through (H), which direct 
DOE to take regulatory action if the actual annual unit sales of any 
of the five lamp types exceed the predicted shipments by at least 
100 percent (i.e., more than double the benchmark unit sales 
estimate). (42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4)(D)-(H)) As the sales for rough 
service lamps are more than double the benchmark sales estimate for 
the 2015 calendar year, DOE must conduct an accelerated energy 
conservation standards rulemaking for rough service lamps to be 
completed no later than the end of the 2016 calendar year.
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    As stated, DOE is required to prescribe standards for rough service 
incandescent lamps, vibration service incandescent lamps, 3-way 
incandescent lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent 
lamps,\7\ and shatter resistant incandescent lamps (hereafter ``five-
exempted incandescent lamps'') if their respective lamp sales exceed a 
certain threshold. Further, if DOE fails to set a standard, the lamp 
becomes subject to a specific wattage limit. 42 U.S.C. 6295(l)(4). NEMA 
asserted that this differential treatment of the five-exempted 
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incandescent lamp types, and that their sales data threshold is not 
based on growth in market share, shows that Congress did not intend to 
treat these as GSLs when they exceed the specific sales limit. (NEMA, 
No. 66 at pp. 21-22) OSI and GE observed that DOE is already taking 
steps to evaluate these five kinds of lamps as required by legislation. 
(OSI, No. 73 at p. 6; GE, No. 70 at pp. 8-9)
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    \7\ 2,601-3,300 lumen lamps are not included in the 22 
exemptions from GSIL. However, the definition of GSIL prescribes a 
lumen range of 310 to 2,600 lumens thereby excluding these lamps. 
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    In contrast, NRDC expressed concern that 3-way incandescent lamps, 
shatter-resistant incandescent lamps, and vibration service 
incandescent lamps may become loopholes if DOE does not establish 
standards for them. (NRDC, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 16-
17) EEAs commented that vibration service incandescent lamps, rough 
service incandescent lamps, shatter-resistant incandescent lamps, and 
3-way incandescent lamps are loophole risks because they are capable of 
serving in general lighting applications; are available in shapes, 
sizes, and lumen packages that allow them to replace common GSILs; and 
are relatively inexpensive. (EEAs, No. 64 at pp. 6-7) EEAs stated DOE 
should review whether they should be included within the definition of 
GSL as part of the current rulemaking in the same way it is required to 
review the other 18 exempted lamp types. ASAP also commented that these 
lamps should be included in the definition of a GSL. (ASAP, Public 
Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 53-54)
    EEAs indicated that the shipment tracking approach is only 
effective if DOE receives comprehensive shipment data for the U.S. 
market, which is dependent upon comprehensive reporting by NEMA's 
manufacturer members. The actual shipments and sales of the exempted 
lamp types could be significantly higher than reported if non-NEMA 
members serve the market. (EEAs, No. 64 at p. 7) Further, EEAs noted 
that the wattage limit requirements for vibration service, rough 
service, and shatter-resistant lamps that would be triggered if DOE did 
not establish standards as required are less stringent than the GSL 
backstop and may be insufficient to stop these types of lamps from 
becoming loopholes. EEAs also stated that the backstop for 3-way 
incandescent lamps should apply to each filament in the lamp. (EEAs, 
No. 64 at pp. 6-7)
    NEMA noted that sales of shatter-resistant incandescent lamps, 3-
way incandescent lamps, and incandescent lamps from 2,601-3,300 lumens 
have declined substantially since the baseline period 1990-2006. NEMA 
commented that these three specialty incandescent lamps are costly to 
make and consequently have higher retail prices than incandescent, 
fluorescent, or LED lamps used in a majority of lighting applications. 
Based on these factors, NEMA asserted DOE should maintain these 
exemptions. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 46)
    EEAs noted that shipments of rough service lamps are significantly 
higher than DOE's model and that they expect to see further increases 
in the shipments of these lamps. (EEAs, No. 64 at pp. 6-7) NEMA 
acknowledged that the sales of rough service incandescent lamps have 
declined but not at a rate as fast as the modeled decline. Thus, NEMA 
suggested that DOE adopt the following standard for rough service 
incandescent lamps: a maximum wattage of 40 watts and sold at retail 
only in a package containing one lamp. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 47) DOE 
notes that after providing these comments, NEMA submitted data 
indicating that the sales of rough service lamps had increased such 
that they were more than 200 percent of the predicted shipments in 2015 
(i.e., more than double the benchmark unit sales estimate). See ex 
parte memorandum published in the docket at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2011-BT-NOA-0013-0019.
    EEAs, GE, CEC, and NEMA noted that the shipments of vibration 
service lamps have exceeded the projected sales limit and now require 
regulation. (EEAs, No. 64 at pp. 6-7; GE, No. 70 at p. 12; CEC, No. 69 
at p. 22; NEMA, No. 66 at p. 47) NEMA suggested DOE incorporate the 
accelerated rulemaking for vibration service incandescent lamps into 
this rulemaking and adopt the following standard: A maximum wattage of 
40 watts and sold at retail only in a package containing one lamp. 
(NEMA, No. 66 at p. 47) GE concurred that DOE should address vibration 
service incandescent lamps in this rulemaking. (GE, No. 70 at p. 12) 
However, CEC recommended an accelerated rulemaking for vibration 
service lamps and urged DOE to adopt a technology neutral standard that 
aligns with standards adopted in this rulemaking. (CEC, No. 69 at p. 
22)
    As stated previously, the sales threshold has been triggered for 
vibration service lamps. Subsequent data submitted by NEMA indicates 
that the sales threshold has also been triggered for rough service 
lamps. Therefore, DOE agrees with the suggestion from several 
stakeholders to include vibration service and rough service 
incandescent lamps as GSLs and proposes to discontinue the exemptions 
from GSIL for vibration service and rough service lamps in this NOPDDA. 
In addition, as discussed previously, DOE is proposing to discontinue 
the exemptions for shatter-resistant and 3-way lamps from the 
definition of GSIL in this NOPDDA due to lamp sales and the likelihood 
of lamp switching and potential loopholes if these exemptions were to 
remain.
    DOE requests comment on the eight GSIL exemptions that are proposed 
to be discontinued in this rule. In particular, DOE requests comment on 
the estimated annual unit sales, potential for lamp switching, and any 
other factors that DOE should consider.
b. Exemptions Maintained
    As stated previously, DOE is proposing to maintain 14 exemptions 
from the definition of GSIL. DOE found that medium screw base 
incandescent lamps that are appliance; black light; bug; colored; 
infrared; left-hand thread; marine; marine signal service; mine 
service; plant light; sign service; silver bowl; showcase; and traffic 
signal lamps had low sales data thus indicating that these are low 
volume products. DOE estimates that 12 of the 14 exemptions have annual 
unit sales of 1 million units or less. The remaining two exemptions, 
appliance lamps and colored lamps, are estimated to have less than 3 
million annual unit sales and less than 2 million annual unit sales, 
respectively. DOE has also tentatively concluded that several of these 
exempted lamp types are unable to serve in general lighting 
applications and cannot provide overall illumination. Specifically, 
black light; bug; colored; infrared; and plant light lamps produce 
radiant power in specific wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum 
that would prevent these lamps from serving in general lighting 
applications. Further, DOE believes that proposing definitions for 
these exempted lamp types will help to prevent them from becoming 
loopholes. (See section II.B for a discussion of the definitions 
proposed for exemptions.)
    DOE requests comment on the 14 GSIL exemptions proposed to be 
maintained in this proposed rule. In particular, DOE requests comment 
on the estimated annual unit sales, potential for lamp switching, and 
any other factors that DOE should consider. DOE also requests any 
additional sales data from stakeholders that could be considered when 
determining whether to maintain or discontinue the GSIL exemptions.
c. Proposed Definition for GSIL
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include in the definition for GSIL the following:
    General service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent or 
halogen type lamp that is intended for general service applications; 
has a medium screw base; has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens 
and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum 
lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and is 
capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 
110 and 130 volts; however this definition does not apply to the 
following incandescent lamps--
    (1) An appliance lamp;
    (2) A black light lamp;
    (3) A bug lamp;
    (4) A colored lamp;
    (5) An infrared lamp;
    (6) A left-hand thread lamp;
    (7) A marine lamp;
    (8) A marine signal service lamp;
    (9) A mine service lamp;
    (10) A plant light lamp;
    (11) An R20 short lamp;
    (12) A sign service lamp;
    (13) A silver bowl lamp;
    (14) A showcase lamp; and
    (15) A traffic signal lamp.
    As noted previously, GSILs are included in the definition of GSL. 
(42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(i)(I)) Thus, any lamp that meets the proposed 
definition of a GSIL would consequently also be a GSL. DOE requests 
comment on the proposed definition for GSIL.
2. CFLs
    CFLs are also included in the definition of GSL; however, the term 
``compact fluorescent lamp'' was not previously defined. DOE determined 
the term ``compact fluorescent lamp'' applied to both integrated (e.g., 
medium base CFLs) and non-integrated CFLs (e.g., pin base CFLs) in the 
preliminary analysis of the general service fluorescent lamp (GSFL) and 
incandescent reflector lamp (IRL) energy conservation standards 
rulemaking.\8\ Because the term ``compact fluorescent lamps'' was not 
previously defined, DOE adopted a definition for CFL in the August 2016 
CFL test procedure final rule. 81 FR 59386, 59403 (August 29, 2016). 
DOE incorporated language from the industry standards published by the 
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) RP-16-10 and 
IES LM-66-14 to define CFL without inappropriately excluding or 
including lamps. The adopted definition for CFL is as follows:
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    Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) means an integrated or non-
integrated single-base, low pressure mercury, electric-discharge source 
in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the ultraviolet 
energy generated by the mercury discharge into light; the term does not 
include circline or U-shaped lamps.
    In response to the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, NEMA and OSI stated 
that non-integrated CFLs comprise a small portion of the GSL commercial 
market with declining sales. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 5; OSI, No. 73 at p. 
13) As such, NEMA recommended that non-integrated CFLs only be subject 
to the 45 lm/W backstop requirement. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 5) As 
discussed previously, DOE determined that the term compact fluorescent 
includes both integrated and non-integrated CFLs, and therefore non-
integrated CFLs meet the definition of GSL. Further, DOE found that the 
market share of non-integrated CFLs is not negligible given the vast 
number of product offerings and common use in commercial applications.
3. General Service LED Lamps and OLED Lamps
    General service LED lamps are included in the definition of GSL 
under 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB). DOE does not currently have a definition 
for ``general service LED lamp,'' however ``light-emitting diode or 
LED'' is defined at 10 CFR 430.2 as a p-n junction solid-state device 
of which the radiated output, either in the infrared region, the 
visible region, or the ultraviolet region, is a function of the 
physical construction, material used, and exciting current of the 
device. In addition, the July 2016 LED TP final rule adopted a 
definition for the term ``integrated LED lamp'' in order to define the 
scope of the test procedure. 81 FR 43404, 43426 (July 1, 2016). The 
term ``integrated LED lamp'' was defined using the industry standard 
ANSI/IES RP-16-2010 and was adopted as follows:
    Integrated light-emitting diode lamp means an integrated LED lamp 
as defined in ANSI/IES RP-16 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
    However, because LED lamps can be integrated or non-integrated, DOE 
proposed a definition for the term ``general service LED lamp'' to 
include both integrated and non-integrated lamps in the March 2016 GSL 
ECS NOPR. DOE proposed the following definition for general service LED 
lamps:
    General service light-emitting diode (LED) lamp means an integrated 
or non-integrated LED lamp designed for use in general lighting 
applications (as defined in 430.2) and that uses light-emitting diodes 
as the primary source of light.
    Similarly, general service OLED lamps are also included in the 
definition of GSL. DOE does not currently have a definition for ``OLED 
lamp,'' however, ``OLED'' is defined at 10 CFR 430.2 as a thin-film 
light-emitting device that typically consists of a series of organic 
layers between two electrical contacts (electrodes). DOE proposed the 
following definition for OLED lamp in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR:
    Organic light-emitting diode or OLED lamp means an integrated or 
non-integrated lamp designed for use in general lighting applications 
(as defined in 430.2) and that uses OLEDs as the primary source of 
light.
    NEMA and OSI suggested modifications to the proposed definitions of 
``general service light-emitting diode (LED) lamp'' and ``organic 
light-emitting diode or OLED lamp''--specifically to change the phrase 
``for use in general lighting applications'' to either of the following 
phrases: ``for use in a majority of lighting applications'' or ``for 
use in general service applications.'' If DOE preferred the latter 
phrase, they recommended a definition for ``general service 
applications'' that specified majority of lighting installations and 
excluded minority of lighting applications. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 73; 
OSI, No. 73 at p. 5)
    DOE is proposing to maintain the use of the phrase ``general 
lighting applications'' in the definitions where it was previously 
proposed, including those for ``general service light-emitting diode 
(LED) lamp'' and ``organic light-emitting diode or OLED lamp.'' (See 
section II.A.4 for more information.) For consistency, DOE is proposing 
here to adopt the term ``general service organic lighting-emitting 
diode or OLED lamp'' rather than ``organic lighting-emitting diode or 
OLED lamp'' as originally proposed in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR.
    NEMA also recommended DOE specify that general service LED lamps 
include lamps marketed as vibration service, vibration resistant, or 
rough service lamps. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 105) DOE preliminarily 
determines that this inclusion is unnecessary and, furthermore, would 
be confusing unless every sub-lamp type within general service LED 
lamps were also specified.
    Therefore, DOE proposes the following definitions for ``general 
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lamp'' and ``general service organic light-emitting diode (OLED) 
lamp'':
    General service light-emitting diode (LED) lamp means an integrated 
or non-integrated LED lamp designed for use in general lighting 
applications and that uses light-emitting diodes as the primary source 
of light.
    General service organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lamp means an 
integrated or non-integrated OLED lamp designed for use in general 
lighting applications and that uses OLEDs as the primary source of 
light.
4. Other Lamps
    As stated previously, the definition of GSL includes any other 
lamps that DOE determines are used to satisfy lighting applications 
traditionally served by GSILs. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(i)(IV)) In 
addition to GSILs, CFLs and general service LED and OLED lamps, DOE 
proposed in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, a determination that any other 
lamps that are intended to serve in general lighting applications and 
have specific features would meet the statutory criterion of lamps used 
to satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by GSILs. To 
implement this determination, DOE proposed to define general service 
lamps as lamps intended to serve in general lighting applications and 
that have the following basic characteristics: (1) An ANSI base (with 
the exclusion of light fixtures); (2) a lumen output of 310 lumens or 
greater; (3) an ability to operate at any voltage; (4) are not or could 
not be the subject of other rulemakings; and (5) no designation or 
label for use in certain non-general applications. 81 FR 14628. 
``General lighting application'' is currently defined at 10 CFR 430.2 
as lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall 
illumination. The key aspects of the proposed definition of GSL and 
specific comments received regarding these features are discussed in 
the following sections.
a. General Lighting Applications
    As stated previously, the term GSL includes any other lamps that 
DOE determines are used to satisfy lighting applications traditionally 
served by GSILs (``other lamps'' authority). (42 U.S.C. 
6291(30)(BB)(i)(IV)) In response to the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, NEMA 
argued that DOE exceeded its statutory authority by proposing to define 
GSL to include lamps intended to serve in general lighting 
applications. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 2) NEMA stated that the EISA 2007 
amendment to EPCA did not include the phrases ``general lighting 
applications'' or ``provides . . . overall illumination'' in the 
definitions of ``general service incandescent lamp'' or ``general 
service lamp.'' Relying on the language of the GSIL definition 
established in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-486; October 
24, 1992), NEMA stated that the definition of GSL should be limited to 
lamps that are used to satisfy the majority of lighting applications. 
(NEMA No. 66, pp. 24-25)
    NEMA and OSI noted that the phrases ``general lighting 
application,'' and ``overall illumination'' were introduced to EPCA in 
EISA 2007 in the context of ``metal halide lamp fixtures'' and that DOE 
was improperly incorporating it into the definition of GSL. (NEMA, No. 
66 at p. 8, OSI No. 73 at p. 5) NEMA further commented that the 
statutory list of lamps excluded from the definitions of both 
incandescent and fluorescent ``general service'' lamps in EPAct 1992 
are specialty lamps that did not satisfy a majority of lighting 
applications; accordingly, they were and are not ``general service'' 
lamps. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 8, 25) NEMA added that several incandescent 
and fluorescent lamps on the EPAct 1992 list of excluded lamps are 
capable of providing ``an interior or exterior area with overall 
illumination,'' including ``shatter resistant,'' ``street lighting 
service,'' ``airway'' and ``airport'' service incandescent lamps, 
further evidencing that Congress never intended for ``overall 
illumination'' to be a consideration in the definition of a GSL. (NEMA, 
No. 66 at p. 8) By including lamps that provide ``overall 
illumination'' in the definition of GSL, NEMA argued, DOE would cover 
speciality lamps in the definition of GSL contrary to the intent of 
Congress. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 8) NEMA asserted that if DOE were to 
consider establishing standards for CFL and LED lamps of the types 
exempted from the GSIL definition, DOE must determine that these 
speciality lamps are covered products according to 42 U.S.C. 6292(b), 
then initiate a rulemaking procedure under 42 U.S.C. 6295(l). (NEMA, 
No. 66 at p. 16)
    GE and OSI added that, in order to be considered a GSL, a lamp must 
be designed to satisfy the majority of applications traditionally 
serviced by GSILs, and based on DOE's 2010 U.S. Lighting Market 
Characterization report, 98 percent of GSILs are used in residential 
homes, and therefore, a lamp must have a residential application to 
satisfy this requirement. GE stated that a majority of residential 
lighting applications include GSIL, reflector, candelabra base or 
intermediate base decorative, general service MR reflector, integrated 
CFL, integrated LED, and linear fluorescent lamps. However, niche 
incandescent or niche halogen lighting product with low and declining 
sales volumes, unique shapes, specialty bases, or operating on non-
residential voltages should not be considered as satisfying a majority 
of lighting applications traditionally served by GSILs. (GE, No. 70 at 
p. 9; OSI, No. 73 at p. 6)
    NEMA and OSI stated DOE should conform to the clear intent of 
Congress indicated by its reference to GSLs as lamps that are used in a 
majority of lighting applications and exclusion of those that are used 
in a minority of lighting applications. NEMA and OSI recommended DOE 
create a new definition for the term ``general service applications'' 
to mean the majority of lighting installations and not including 
specialty lamps designed for special purposes or special applications 
that represent a minority of lighting applications. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 
73; OSI, No. 73 at p. 5)
    As stated previously, EISA 2007 added the definition of GSL to EPCA 
and defined the term, in part, to include GSILs, CFLs, general service 
LED and OLED lamps, and any other lamp that DOE determines is used to 
satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by GSILs. The term 
GSIL was originally added to EPCA by EPAct 1992, and defined, in part, 
to include any incandescent lamp that ``can be used to satisfy the 
majority of lighting applications.'' (EPAct 1992, section 123; 106 Stat 
2776, 2817) The definition of GSIL was subsequently amended by EISA 
2007, which removed the reference to lamps that ``can be used to 
satisfy the majority of lighting applications,'' and instead specified 
that a GSIL is a lamp intended for general service applications. (EISA 
2007, sec. 321; 121 Stat. 1492, 1574) EISA did not define ``general 
service application'' but did provide DOE discretion to determine which 
lamps satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by GSILs. (42 
U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(i)(IV))
    The definition of GSIL and the determination to be made under the 
definition of GSL are in the context of the capabilities of a lamp to 
serve a particular lighting application. DOE must look at the 
applications traditionally served by GSILs and then determine whether a 
lamp is used in those applications. EPCA directs DOE to consider how 
GSILs have traditionally been used--what applications GSILs served--not 
how a lamp under consideration for inclusion in the definition of GSL 
has traditionally been used. In looking at the application of a GSIL, 
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characteristics of a GSIL, i.e., DOE considered what lighting 
characteristics allow a GSIL to meet the needs of a general service 
application and what lighting characteristics would satisfy a lighting 
application traditionally served by a GSIL. DOE determined that any 
lamp that is capable of being used in an application traditionally 
served by a GSIL is likely to be used for that purpose. As GSILs have 
traditionally provided overall illumination, a lamp that would satisfy 
the same application as traditionally served by GSILs is one that would 
provide overall illumination.
    The fact that some of the lamps listed under the exemptions 
provided in 42 U.S.C. 6391(30)(D)(ii) may provide overall illumination 
does not preclude the consideration of general illumination as an 
element to the underlying definition of GSL. DOE does not read the list 
of exemptions as necessitating a narrowed interpretation of the 
underlying definition. Instead, the exemptions list includes lamps that 
may be considered GSLs (i.e., may provide overall illumination), but 
which Congress chose to exempt at the time from the GSIL definition. As 
explained in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE considers the term 
``overall illumination'' to be similar in meaning to the term ``general 
lighting'' as defined in the industry standard ANSI/IES RP-16-10 
(hereafter ``RP-16''). RP-16 states that ``general lighting'' means 
lighting designed to provide a substantially uniform level of 
illuminance throughout an area, exclusive of any provision for special 
local requirements. 81 FR 14542. This interpretation of ``overall 
illumination'' excludes from the GSL definition specialty lamps that 
could not provide overall illumination.
b. ANSI Bases
    DOE's proposed definition of GSL in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR 
included the requirement for an ANSI base but excluded light fixtures. 
CEC supported DOE's proposal not to limit the GSL definition to medium 
screw base lamps. (CEC, No. 69 at p. 18) GE agreed that a GSL is not a 
light fixture or an LED downlight retrofit kit. (GE, No. 70 at p. 10) 
Similarly, Eaton, NEMA, Philips, and OSI agreed with excluding LED 
downlight retrofit kits from the definition of GSLs. (Eaton, Public 
Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 58-59; Philips, No. 71 at p. 4; OSI, 
No. 73 at p. 5; NEMA, No. 66 at p. 73) CA IOUs commented that the term, 
``ANSI-based'' is not clearly defined, and it was not clear if it was 
based on a particular ANSI standard, such as ANSI C81.61, and how, for 
example, bases of linear LED lamps are classified. (CA IOUs, Public 
Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 51-52)
    DOE considers an ANSI base to be a lamp base standardized by the 
American National Standards Institute. DOE clarifies that if a linear 
LED lamp utilizes a base defined and standardized by ANSI, the lamp 
would meet that requirement of the GSL definition. DOE continues to 
propose that a GSL must have an ANSI base, with the exclusion of light 
fixtures and LED downlight retrofit kits. To better clarify the term 
ANSI base, DOE proposes the following definition:
    ANSI base means a base type specified in ANSI C81.61-2016 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) or IEC 60061-1:2005 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
c. Lumen Range
    In the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE did not prescribe a maximum 
lumen output when defining GSL. GE stated that DOE should not define 
lamps with lumens higher than 2,600 as GSLs as these lamps are designed 
for commercial, industrial, or specialty applications, and are not used 
in the residential sector. GE stated that some lamps go up to 50,000 
lumens, and consumers would never use them in a home due to the cost 
and unnecessarily high light output. GE added that such products also 
do not have direct CFL and LED substitutes. (GE, No. 70 at pp. 9-10; 
GE, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 64-65) The Appliance 
Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), however, asserted that until a 
decade ago, the torchiere with a 500 W halogen lamp was one of the most 
popular consumer luminaires. (ASAP, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 
at p. 65) GE stated that torchieres with 500 W quartz halogen lamps for 
residential use were briefly on the market but no longer are sold due 
to safety concerns. (GE, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 64-
65)
    DOE continues to believe that lamps with lumen outputs greater than 
2,600 can be used in overall illumination and therefore would meet the 
definition of GSL. However, DOE reviewed available product information 
and is now proposing a maximum lumen output in the definition of GSL. 
DOE notes that overall product offerings of general service lamps 
significantly decrease around 4,000 lumens. Using product offerings as 
a proxy for overall sales, DOE concludes that sales of lamps with lumen 
outputs greater than 4,000 lumens are also much lower than lamps with 
lumen outputs between 310 and 4,000 lumens. While sales are not 
necessarily an indication of use in general lighting applications, DOE 
has tentatively concluded that the limited and unique product offerings 
above 4,000 lumens indicate that these lamps may be used mainly in 
specialty applications rather than for purposes traditionally served by 
GSILs. EISA 2007 directs DOE to track sales of five exempt lamp types, 
including 2,601 to 3,300 lumen incandescent lamps. While DOE 
acknowledges that reported data show that sales of these incandescent 
lamps have been decreasing over the last several years, DOE notes that 
the majority of product offerings between 2,601 and 3,300 lumens are 
CFLs or LED lamps and thus are not captured in the sales data. For the 
reasons described in this paragraph, DOE is proposing that general 
service lamps must have lumen outputs greater than or equal to 310 
lumens and less than or equal to 4,000 lumens. DOE will continue to 
monitor the market and may re-evaluate this lumen range in future 
rulemakings. DOE requests comment on the proposed GSL lumen range, and 
also on whether DOE should adopt different upper and lower bounds for 
the range or should have no upper or lower limit to the lumen capacity 
of GSLs.
d. Operating Voltage
    In the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE did not propose a voltage range 
when defining GSL. GE commented that any lamp designed to operate at a 
voltage outside of 12V or 120V should not be included in the definition 
of GSL. (GE, No. 70 at p. 10) DOE believes that lamps with operating 
voltage outside of 12 V or 120 V can be used in general lighting 
applications. Therefore, DOE is not proposing a specific voltage range 
for the GSL definition.
e. Exempted Lamps From GSL
    By definition, GSL does not apply to any lighting application or 
bulb shape described in the exemptions under the ``general service 
incandescent lamp'' definition. (42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB))(ii)(I)) In the 
March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE initially applied the exemptions to the 
GSL definition identified under 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(ii)(I) only to 
medium screw base incandescent lamps, as the referenced descriptions of 
the exempted lamps were from the GSIL definition. 81 FR at 14545 (March 
17, 2016). Although DOE applied these exemptions only to medium screw 
base incandescent lamps, DOE evaluated whether the 22 exemptions should 
also apply to CFL and LED lamps. 81 FR at 14545 (March 17, 2016).
    CA IOUs, NEEP, and ASAP cautioned DOE to prevent potential 
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definition. (CA IOUs, No. 65 at p. 18; NEEP, No. 67 at p. 3; ASAP, 
Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 12) NEEP stated appliance lamps 
and traffic signal lamps could result in potential loopholes as they 
are offered in a similar form factor as other GSLs and could serve in 
general lighting applications. (NEEP, No. 67 at p. 3)
    NEMA stated that exempted lamp type versions of CFLs or LED lamps 
should remain exempt if they are not on the market and may never be 
manufactured; are not likely to consume an average of more than 100 kWh 
per household per year; and/or are exclusively for commercial use. NEMA 
asserted that DOE could easily determine to maintain the exemption for 
a number of lamps that NEMA stated are commercial lamps, and lamps that 
NEMA stated could not produce an average annual household energy use in 
excess of 100 kWh per year, and therefore would not be covered 
products. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 45) NEMA provided detailed information 
regarding its position on each of the exempted lamp types in Tables A, 
B, and C of their written comments. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 48-49, 75-81)
    Moreover, NEMA disagreed with DOE's interpretation of the 
``exclusions'' provision under the definition of GSL. NEMA argued that 
under the statutory definition of GSL, lamps that provide lighting 
applications, or are of the same bulb shape, as described in the list 
of GSIL exempted lamps, regardless of lamp technology, are ``excluded'' 
from the definition of GSL. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 82-83.) NEMA further 
argued that these specialty lamps do not become ``general service 
lamps'' until they cease becoming designed for and used in special 
applications that represent a minority of lighting applications. (Id.) 
NEMA asserted that if DOE were to consider establishing standards for 
CFL and LED lamps of the types exempted from the GSIL definition, DOE 
must determine that those lamps are covered products according to 42 
U.S.C. 6292(b), then initiate a rulemaking procedure under 42 U.S.C. 
6295(l). (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 16.)
    Upon further consideration of the statutory language, DOE agrees 
with NEMA in that the language of the ``exclusions provision'' under 42 
U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(ii)(I) is not limited to lamps that are medium 
screw base or lamps that use incandescent technology. The GSL 
definition excludes lamps that serve the lighting application or are of 
the same lamp shape described in the GSIL ``exclusions'' provision, and 
makes no express reference to lighting technology or base type. 
Consequently, DOE is changing its interpretation in the March 2016 GSL 
ECS NOPR; DOE considers the language of 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(ii)(I) 
to exclude from GSLs any lamps--whether GSILs, CFLs, general service 
LED and OLED lamps and any ``other lamps'' DOE includes in the GSL 
definition--that serve the listed lighting application or are of the 
same lamp shape described in the GSIL ``exclusions'' provision. 
Nonetheless, although the language of 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(BB)(ii)(I) is 
not specific to incandescent technology, some of the lamp applications 
and bulb shapes described under the exemptions to the GSIL definition 
may be specific to incandescent lamps.
    In section II.A.1, DOE assessed each of the 22 lamp categories 
within the GSIL exemptions to determine whether the Secretary should 
discontinue or maintain these exemptions for purposes of the GSL 
definition. DOE has tentatively concluded in that section that 14 of 
the 22 GSIL exemptions for medium screw base incandescent lamps should 
be maintained, while eight of the GSIL exemptions should be 
discontinued and considered as GSLs. Consistent with that tentative 
determination, DOE is now assessing the remaining 14 lamp categories in 
the GSIL exemptions to determine whether the application or lamp shape 
described is specific to an incandescent technology in order to 
determine the applicability of each exemption to GSLs other than GSILs.
    As discussed in section II.A.1, DOE maintained exemptions from the 
GSIL definition for the following lamp types: appliance; black light; 
bug; colored; infrared; left-hand thread; marine; marine signal 
service; mine service; plant light; sign service; silver bowl; 
showcase; and traffic signal lamps. DOE then considered whether each of 
these exemptions were specific to incandescent technology. If the 
exemption was determined to be specific to incandescent technology, 
then by its own terms it did not apply to other (e.g., fluorescent and 
LED) technologies. However, if the exemption was not specific to 
incandescent technology, then CFLs, LED lamps, and incandescent lamps 
that are not medium screw base (i.e., non-GSILs) that provide lighting 
for the same application or are of the same shape would be excluded 
from the definition of GSL in addition to the medium screw base 
incandescent lamps that are currently exempt. DOE has tentatively 
determined that appliance lamps; black light lamps; bug lamps; colored 
lamps; infrared lamps; left-hand thread lamps; marine lamps; marine 
signal service lamps; mine service lamps; plant light lamps; sign 
service lamps; silver bowl lamps; showcase lamps; and traffic signal 
lamps are not specific to incandescent technology. Therefore, the 
exemptions for all 14 lamp categories extend to all GSLs. DOE requests 
comment on its preliminary determination that the 14 exemption types 
are not specific to incandescent technology.
    DOE received comments regarding the discontinued exemption for 
reflector lamps. NEMA and OSI asserted that DOE does not have the 
authority to impose a 45 lm/W standard on halogen MR-shaped lamps, as 
it would be technologically infeasible and eliminate the lamp, and 
there are no adequate CFL or LED lamp substitutes. (NEMA, 66 at p. 56; 
OSI, No. 73 at p. 13) NEMA noted that the most common halogen MR16 
lamps are available in wattages of 20 W, 35 W, 50W and 70/75 W at 12 V 
or 120 V. Instead of subjecting these lamps to the backstop, NEMA 
recommended DOE adopt a maximum 50W standard for MR11, MR14, MR16 and 
MR20 incandescent/halogen lamps. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 69-70, 82-83) 
Similarly, CEC argued that allowing the backstop to take effect instead 
of analyzing efficacy levels for small-diameter directional lamps, 
including MR16 lamps, could lead to a backsliding of energy savings in 
California, where standards for these lamp types are set at 80 lm/W, 
effective for lamps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018. (CEC, No. 
69 at p. 19) CEC stated that the backstop would decrease the standard 
to 45 lm/W, effective for lamps sold on or after January 1, 2020, 
resulting in both a loss of energy savings and a potential gap in lamp 
availability for manufacturers who decline to make a California line of 
lamps during the two-year gap. (CEC, No. 69 at p. 19) CA IOUs agreed 
with CEC and stated that DOE is missing significant additional energy 
savings by not setting a standard higher than 45 lm/W for MR16 lamps 
and other small diameter directional lamps (SDDLs). They noted that CEC 
will require small diameter directional lamps to meet an efficacy range 
of 70-80 lm/W depending on CRI by 2018 and there are already ENERGY 
STAR-certified MR16 LED lamps meeting 85-90 lm/W. (CA IOUs, No. 65 at 
pp. 13-14)
    NEMA, OSI, and GE expressed the view that, based on DOE's authority 
to include other lamps as GSLs, DOE can only include the MR lamp (with 
a pin base or medium screw base) operated at between 115 and 130 V, or 
at 12 V on a 120 V transformer. They stated that this lamp type is 
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large number of residential lighting applications, is not a currently 
exempted incandescent lamp, is not currently included in the definition 
of reflector lamp, and is not covered by another rulemaking. (NEMA, No. 
66 at pp. 74; OSI, No. 73 at pp. 6-7; GE, No. 70 at p. 9)
    As discussed in section II.A.1, DOE has proposed to discontinue the 
exemption for reflector lamps from the definition of GSIL.\9\ If DOE 
discontinues the exemption from the GSIL definition, then the exemption 
also does not apply to the GSL definition; DOE is not required to 
reapply the exemption to other GSLs. Therefore, reflector lamps are not 
exempt from the definition of GSL, and MR lamps of any base type, 
voltage, and technology are included in the scope of the GSL 
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    GE and NEMA also commented that there are specialty MR-shaped lamps 
that should not be included in the GSL definition. (GE, No. 70 at p. 9; 
NEMA, No. 66 at p. 24) GE specified that there are several MR-shaped 
lamps with smaller diameters than the typical MR16 lamp, and they are 
often designed at odd voltages for use in specialty equipment and 
applications. GE also added that there are not currently LED versions 
of these specialty MR-shaped lamps on the market. (GE, No. 70 at p. 9) 
NEMA noted that these lamp types typically have uncommon base types 
and, because of low market share, do not contribute significantly to 
energy consumption. (NEMA, No. 66 at p. 24)
    DOE surveyed the market for MR-shaped lamps with smaller diameters 
than the common MR16 lamps. DOE confirmed that these lamps are 
typically marketed for use in non-general lighting applications such as 
projectors, scientific illumination equipment, theater lighting, studio 
lighting, stage lighting, film lighting, medical equipment lighting, 
and emergency lighting. In addition, DOE found that these lamps are 
significantly more expensive and have shorter lifetimes than MR-shaped 
lamps designed for general lighting applications. Further, DOE is 
unsure whether higher efficacy replacements are technologically 
feasible for these lamps due to their specific optical working 
distances and smaller form factors. Due to their use in specialty 
applications and lack of more efficacious replacements, DOE proposes 
that MR-lamps with diameter less than 2 inches that are designed and 
marketed for use in projectors, scientific illumination equipment, 
theater lighting, studio lighting, stage lighting, film lighting, 
medical equipment lighting, and emergency lighting would not be 
included in the GSL definition. DOE is proposing a definition for 
``specialty MR-lamp'' to clarify which MR lamps meet the definition of 
GSL. (See section II.B.9 for more information.) DOE requests comment on 
its preliminary determination that specialty MR-lamps should not be 
included in the GSL definition and the proposed definition for the term 
``specialty MR-lamp.''
    As noted in section II.A.1, DOE determined in a final rule 
published on November 14, 2013 that standards for R20 short lamps would 
not result in significant energy savings because such lamps are 
designed for special applications or have special characteristics not 
available in reasonably substitutable lamp types. 78 FR 68331, 68340. 
Therefore, DOE maintained the exemption for these lamps from GSIL and 
is exempting R20 short lamps from the definition of GSL.
f. Lamps Subject to Other Rulemakings
    In the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE proposed that a GSL cannot be a 
lamp that is the subject of other rulemakings. 81 FR 14543. Philips, 
OSI, and GE agreed that lamps subject to other rulemakings (e.g., 
GSFLs, IRLs, mercury vapor lamps) should not be included in the scope 
of GSLs. (Philips, No. 71 at p. 4; GE, No. 70 at p. 9 -10; OSI, No. 73 
at p. 6)
    Earthjustice disagreed with DOE's position specifically concerning 
IRLs, stating that the fact that these lamps are addressed in a 
separate rulemaking should not prevent DOE from evaluating whether to 
maintain their exemption from GSLs. Earthjustice stated that DOE has 
engaged in several rulemakings that satisfy several statutory 
requirements in a single action (e.g., residential boilers, residential 
furnaces). Further Earthjustice stated that standards adopted in the 
GSL rule would likely set new, more stringent efficacy standards than 
the ones to which IRLs are currently subject, which would not pose a 
conflict or be inconsistent. Additionally, Earthjustice asserted that 
the Appropriations Rider does not restrict DOE from discontinuing the 
IRL exemption from the scope of GSLs. (Earthjustice, No. 61 at p. 5) 
EEAs concurred with Earthjustice's reasoning on this matter and 
requested DOE define all reflector lamps, including IRLs, as GSLs. 
(EEAs, No. 64 at pp. 7-8) EEAs and ASAP stated that IRLs are commonly 
used for general illumination and noted that MBCFLs and GSILs are also 
currently subject to their own standards. (EEAs, No. 64 at pp. 7-8; 
ASAP, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 12-13)
    DOE notes that although MBCFLs and GSILs are currently subject to 
their own standards, these lamp types are included in the statutory 
definition of GSL and therefore expressly included in the scope of this 
rulemaking. When evaluating whether to include other lamp types as 
GSLs, DOE proposed the criteria that a GSL cannot be a lamp evaluated 
in other rulemakings that are or were ongoing at the time of the GSL 
rulemaking to limit the possibility that one lamp type might be subject 
to two different standards. Due to differences in scope and other 
factors, separate rulemakings for the same lamp type may result in two 
different efficacy requirements.
    In this NOPDDA, DOE has revised this criteria regarding other 
rulemakings. DOE continues to exempt GSFLs from the definition of GSL. 
Because the definition of GSFL and the supporting definition of 
fluorescent lamp are structured in a certain way, DOE is adding some 
exemptions in this rule to exclude lamps that are specifically and 
currently excluded from the GSFL and fluorescent lamp definitions from 
the definition of GSL. However, DOE is not exempting other lamps that 
were the subject of other ongoing rulemakings. As described in section 
II.A.1, DOE has discontinued the exemption for reflector lamps and 
therefore discontinued the exemption for IRLs. DOE is also not 
specifically exempting high intensity discharge (HID) lamps that 
otherwise meet the GSL criteria.
5. Summary and Proposed Regulatory Text Definition
    As in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE is proposing to define 
general service lamp as a lamp intended to serve in general lighting 
applications and that has the following basic characteristics: (1) An 
ANSI base (with the exclusion of light fixtures and LED downlight 
retrofit kits); (2) a lumen output of greater than or equal to 310 
lumens and less than or equal to 4,000 lumens; (3) an ability to 
operate at any voltage; and (4) no designation or label for use in non-
general applications.
    DOE is proposing a definition of ``general service lamp'' in 430.2 
to capture the criteria and the exemptions discussed in previous 
sections. DOE proposes to define GSL as follows:
    General service lamp means a lamp that has an ANSI base, operates 
at any voltage, has an initial lumen output of greater than or equal to 
310 lumens (or 232 lumens for modified spectrum general service 
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less than or equal to 4,000 lumens, is not a light fixture, is not an 
LED downlight retrofit kit, and is used in general lighting 
applications. General service lamps include, but are not limited to, 
general service incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, general 
service light-emitting diode lamps, and general service organic light-
emitting diode lamps, but do not include general service fluorescent 
lamps; linear fluorescent lamps of lengths from one to eight feet; 
circline fluorescent lamps; fluorescent lamps specifically designed for 
cold temperature applications; impact-resistant fluorescent lamps; 
reflectorized or aperture fluorescent lamps; fluorescent lamps designed 
for use in reprographic equipment; fluorescent lamps primarily designed 
to produce radiation in the ultra-violet region of the spectrum; 
fluorescent lamps with a color rendering index of 87 or greater; R20 
short lamps; specialty MR lamps; appliance lamps; black light lamps; 
bug lamps; colored lamps; infrared lamps; left-hand thread lamps, 
marine lamps, marine signal service lamps; mine service lamps; plant 
light lamps; sign service lamps; silver bowl lamps, showcase lamps, and 
traffic signal lamps.
    DOE requests comment on its proposed definition of GSL.

B. Supporting Definitions

    In the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, DOE proposed several definitions to 
support its proposed definition of ``general service lamp.'' 
Specifically, DOE proposed definitions for ``integrated lamp,'' ``non-
integrated lamp,'' ``light fixture,'' ``pin base lamp,'' ``GU24 base,'' 
``LED downlight retrofit kit,'' and several terms to better define the 
lamp types described in section II.A.4 that are exempt from the 
definition of general service lamp. EEAs expressed concern that certain 
proposed exempted lamp type definitions may allow exempted incandescent 
lamps to be converted for use in general lighting applications. (EEAs, 
No. 64 at p. 7) In this proposed rule, DOE re-evaluated its proposed 
definitions for exempted lamp types and determined that they provide 
sufficient detail to prevent possible loopholes. DOE also received 
several specific comments regarding the proposed definitions as 
discussed in the following sections.
1. LED Downlight Retrofit Kit
    Eaton, NEMA, Philips, and OSI agreed with the proposed definition 
of the ``LED downlight retrofit kit.'' (Eaton, Public Meeting 
Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 58-59; Philips, No. 71 at p. 4; OSI, No. 73 
at p. 5; NEMA, No. 66 at p. 73) DOE received no other comments on the 
proposed definition of ``LED downlight retrofit kit.'' DOE continues to 
propose a definition for ``LED downlight retrofit kit'' in this 
document. DOE has replaced the term ``intended'' with ``designed and 
marketed'' as the latter provides more clarity. The proposed definition 
reads as follows:
    LED Downlight Retrofit Kit means a product designed and marketed to 
install into an existing downlight, replacing the existing light source 
and related electrical components, typically employing an ANSI standard 
lamp base, either integrated or connected to the downlight retrofit by 
wire leads, and is a retrofit kit classified or certified to UL 1598C-
2014 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3). LED downlight 
retrofit kit does not include integrated lamps or non-integrated lamps.
2. Reflector Lamp and Non-Reflector Lamp
    NEMA agreed with the proposed definition of ``reflector lamp.'' 
(NEMA, No. 66 at p. 24) DOE received no other comments on the proposed 
definitions of ``reflector lamp'' or ``non-reflector'' lamp. As such, 
DOE continues to propose the following definitions for ``reflector 
lamp'' and ``non-reflector lamp'' in this document:
    Reflector lamp means a lamp that has an R, PAR, BPAR, BR, ER, MR, 
or similar bulb shape as defined in ANSI C78.20 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C79.1 (incorporated by reference; 
see Sec.  430.3) and is used to direct light.
    Non-reflector lamp means a lamp that is not a reflector lamp.
3. Black Light Lamp, Colored Lamp, Plant Light Lamp, and Bug Lamp
    Regarding the definitions of lamps that are colored (i.e., ``black 
light lamp,'' ``bug lamp,'' ``colored lamp,'' and ``plant light 
lamp''), NEEP stated, with support from EEAs and ASAP, that DOE should 
require that the color-element must be inherent in the construction of 
the lamp, and cannot be a consumer removable film or cover. NEEP added 
there are colored lamps now at internet prices of $1. (NEEP, No. 67 at 
p. 4; NEEP, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at pp. 59-60; ASAP, 
Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 60; EEAs, No. 64 at p. 7) 
Philips, however, agreed with the proposed definitions for ``black 
light lamp,'' ``bug lamp,'' ``colored lamp,'' and ``plant light lamp.'' 
(Philips, No. 71 at p. 4)
    DOE has preliminary determined that the technical criteria 
specified in these definitions would be sufficient to prevent possible 
loopholes. DOE notes that the stipulations in the definitions for 
``black light lamp,'' ``bug lamp,'' and ``plant light lamp'' regarding 
the range of the electromagnetic spectrum within which each of these 
lamps' radiant power peaks must fall prevents such loopholes. A similar 
outcome occurs with the definition of ``colored lamp,'' as DOE proposed 
in this definition, two different criteria for CRI and correlated color 
temperature (CCT) that the lamp's light output must exhibit. Hence, DOE 
continues to propose these definitions as presented in the March 2016 
GSL ECS NOPR and as follows:
    Black light lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a 
black light lamp and is an ultraviolet lamp with the highest radiant 
power peaks in the UV-A band (315 to 400 nm) of the electromagnetic 
spectrum.
    Bug lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a bug lamp, 
has radiant power peaks above 550 nm on the electromagnetic spectrum, 
and has a visible yellow coating.
    Colored lamp means a colored fluorescent lamp, a colored 
incandescent lamp, or a lamp designed and marketed as a colored lamp 
and not designed and marketed for general lighting applications with 
either of the following characteristics (if multiple modes of operation 
are possible [such as variable CCT], either of the below 
characteristics must be maintained throughout all modes of operation):
    (1) A CRI less than 40, as determined according to the method set 
forth in CIE Publication 13.3 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3); or
    (2) A correlated color temperature less than 2,500 K or greater 
than 7,000 K as determined according to the method set forth in IES LM-
66 or IES LM-79 as appropriate (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
    Plant light lamp means a lamp that is designed to promote plant 
growth by emitting its highest radiant power peaks in the regions of 
the electromagnetic spectrum that promote photosynthesis: blue (440 nm 
to 490 nm) and/or red (620 to 740 nm). Plant light lamps must be 
designed and marketed for plant growing applications.
4. Mine Service Lamp
    Philips supported the proposed definition for ``mine service 
lamp.'' (Philips, No. 71 at p. 4) However, ASAP expressed concern that 
it was too broad. ASAP noted that the original reasoning for a separate 
definition for mine service lamp was due to concerns of CFLs being used 
in hazardous gas environments, a risk that is avoided with solid-state 
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definition. (ASAP, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 54 at p. 60) In this 
document, DOE is proposing to exempt ``mine service lamp'' from the GSL 
definition. To provide clarity regarding exempted lamp types, DOE 
proposes to define ``mine service lamp'' so that it is technology 
neutral and encompasses only lamps designed and marketed for mine 
service applications. Hence, the use of the lamp would be sufficiently 
clear, thus discouraging consumers from using mine service lamps in 
general lighting applications. DOE continues to propose the following 
definition for ``mine service lamp'' as proposed in the March 2016 GSL 
ECS NOPR:
    Mine service lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for 
mine service applications.
5. Appliance Lamp
    DOE received comments on its use of the statutory definition of 
``appliance lamp,'' which is defined at 42 U.S.C. 6291(30)(T) as:
    Appliance lamp means any lamp that--
    (1) Is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance, 
has a maximum wattage of 40 watts, is sold at retail (including an oven 
lamp, refrigerator lamp, and vacuum cleaner lamp); and
    (2) Is designated and marketed for the intended application, with
    (i) The designation on the lamp packaging; and
    (ii) Marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for 
appliance use.
    NEEP recommended DOE revisit its definition of ``appliance lamp'' 
to prevent the exploitation of that lamp type as a loophole from 
standards. They requested DOE limit the definition to lamps that must 
operate at high temperatures in applications such as ovens and clothes 
dryers. (NEEP, No. 67 at pp. 3-4) Regarding a potential loophole with 
this lamp type, DOE is proposing a revised definition of ``designed and 
marketed'' to clarify that the term means that a lamp is exclusively 
designed to fulfill the indicated application and, when distributed in 
commerce, is designated and marketed solely for that application, with 
the designation on the packaging and all publicly available documents 
(e.g., product literature, catalogs, and packaging labels). (See 
section II.B.10 for further details.) DOE has initially determined that 
the specialty application of appliance lamps would be sufficiently 
clear, thus discouraging consumers from using appliance lamps in 
general lighting applications.
6. Marine Lamp and Marine Signal Service Lamp
    NEEP requested DOE define ``marine lamps'' to avoid confusion with 
``marine signal service lamps.'' (NEEP, No. 67 at p. 5) DOE initially 
determined in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR that marine lamps provide 
overall illumination and can serve in general lighting applications, 
therefore, DOE did not propose an exemption for marine lamps from the 
GSL definition. However, in this rule, DOE has revised its position and 
proposed to maintain the exemption for marine lamps. (See sections 
II.A.1 and II.A.4 for more information.) Therefore, to provide clarity 
regarding the exempted lamp type, DOE proposes to define ``marine 
lamp'' as follows:
    Marine lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use on 
boats.
    With regard to marine signal service lamps, DOE's proposed 
definition states the lamp must be ``designed and marketed for marine 
signal service applications,'' which should prevent marine lamps from 
being used as a replacement lamp. Philips commented in support of the 
proposed definitions for ``marine signal service lamp.'' (Philips, No. 
71 at p. 4) DOE continues to propose defining ``marine signal service 
lamp'' as follows:
    Marine signal service lamp means a lamp that is designed and 
marketed for marine signal service applications.
7. Vibration Service Lamp and Rough Service Lamp
    NEMA suggested DOE revise the definition of ``vibration service 
lamp'' to remove the wattage limit and number of packages sold in 
retail to prevent a conflict with its proposed standard for vibration 
service lamps. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 5, 107) NEEP noted that ``vibration 
service lamp'' and ``rough service lamp'' are nearly interchangeable 
and DOE should reconsider their definitions to avoid confusion 
particularly, after shipment data for vibration service lamps triggers 
their own rulemaking. (NEEP, No. 67 at p. 5)
    DOE is proposing to discontinue the exemptions for vibration 
service lamps and rough service lamps in this rule, thus revised 
definitions are not necessary as these would be considered GSLs.
8. Scope of Coverage
    NEMA recommended DOE modify the definition of ``covered product'' 
to include the several additional lamp types that describe GSLs. (NEMA, 
No. 66 at pp. 5, 71) OSI urged DOE to explicitly state within the 
definition of covered product which covered products are affected by 
preemption. (OSI, No. 73 at p. 3)
    As mentioned, DOE is proposing a definition that specifies the 
lamps that are GSLs, (see section II.A for details on the definition of 
``general service lamp'') which should explicitly address which lamps 
are subject to the GSL regulations.
9. MR Lamp
    NEMA recommended a definition for ``MR lamp,'' describing it as ``a 
curved focusing reflectorized bulb which may have a multifaceted inner 
surface that is generally dichroic coated and referred to as a 
multifaceted reflector lamp with a GU10, GU11, GU5.3, GUX5.3, GU8, GU4, 
or E26 base'' and providing information regarding common light sources 
and diameters used in the lamp type. (NEMA, No. 66 at pp. 5, 106) As in 
the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR, in this rule, DOE does not find that a 
general definition for MR-shaped lamps is necessary to clarify the 
scope of this rulemaking. However, DOE is proposing a definition for 
``specialty MR lamp.'' As specified in II.A.4, DOE is proposing to 
exempt certain MR-shaped lamps that have smaller diameters than MR16 
lamps, operate at odd voltages, and are marketed for use in specialty 
applications. In doing so, DOE finds it necessary to establish a 
definition for ``specialty MR lamp'' to describe the lamps used in 
these specialty applications. The details regarding the bulb shape 
provided in NEMA's definition are very similar to those in the ANSI 
standard that DOE references in its definition of ``specialty MR 
lamp.'' Specifically, DOE proposes the following definition for 
``specialty MR lamp:''
    Specialty MR lamp means a lamp that has an MR bulb shape as defined 
in ANSI C79.1 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) with a 
diameter less than 2 inches; operates at any voltage; and that is 
designed and marketed for use in projectors, scientific illumination 
equipment, theatre lighting, studio lighting, stage lighting, film 
lighting, medical equipment lighting, or emergency lighting.
10. Other Definitions
    DOE also received comments from Philips supporting the proposed 
definitions for ``infrared lamp,'' ``sign service lamp,'' ``silver bowl 
lamp,'' ``showcase lamp,'' and ``traffic signal lamp.'' (Philips, No. 
71 at p. 4) DOE received no other comments on these definitions. DOE 
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definitions for each of these lamps as in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR:
    Infrared lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as an 
infrared lamp, has its highest radiant power peaks in the infrared 
region of the electromagnetic spectrum (770 nm and 1 mm), and which has 
a primary purpose of providing heat.
    Sign service lamp means a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that has 
sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on 
high-speed flashing circuits, is designed and marketed as a sign 
service lamp, and has a maximum rated wattage 15 watts.
    Silver bowl lamp means a lamp that has a reflective coating applied 
directly to part of the bulb surface that reflects light toward the 
lamp base and that is designed and marketed as a silver bowl lamp.
    Showcase lamp means a lamp that has a T-shape as specified in ANSI 
C78.20 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C79.1 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), is designed and marketed 
as a showcase lamp, and has a maximum rated wattage of 75 watts.
    Traffic signal lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for 
traffic signal applications.
    DOE received no comments on the proposed definitions or revisions 
to existing definitions for ``light fixture,'' ``integrated lamp,'' 
``non-integrated lamp,'' ``pin base lamp,'' and ``GU24 base''; 
therefore DOE continues to propose definitions for these terms as in 
the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR:
    Light fixture means a complete lighting unit consisting of light 
source(s) and ballast(s) or drivers(s) (when applicable) together with 
the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the 
light source, and to connect the light source(s) to the power supply.
    Integrated lamp means a lamp that contains all components necessary 
for the starting and stable operation of the lamp, does not include any 
replaceable or interchangeable parts, and is connected directly to a 
branch circuit through an ANSI base and corresponding ANSI standard 
lamp-holder (socket).
    Non-integrated lamp means a lamp that is not an integrated lamp.
    Pin base lamp means a lamp that uses a base type designated as a 
single pin base or multiple pin base system in Table 1 of ANSI C81.61, 
Specifications for Electrics Bases (incorporated by reference; see 
Sec.  430.3).
    GU24 base means the GU24 base standardized in ANSI C81.61-2016 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
    DOE is proposing a new definition for the term ``left-hand thread 
lamp'' in this rule to better define the lamps that meet this 
definition and therefore are proposed to be exempt. The proposed 
definition is as follows:
    Left-hand thread lamp means a lamp with direction of threads on the 
lamp base oriented in the left-hand direction.
    Lastly, DOE is proposing slight modifications to the definition 
proposed for ``designed and marketed'' in the March 2016 GSL ECS NOPR 
to improve clarity. The proposed definition is as follows:
    Designed and marketed means exclusively designed to fulfill the 
indicated application and, when distributed in commerce, is designated 
and marketed solely for that application, with the designation on the 
packaging and all publicly available documents (e.g., product 
literature, catalogs, and packaging labels). This definition is 
applicable to terms related to the following covered lighting products: 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts; fluorescent lamps; general service 
fluorescent lamps; general service incandescent lamps; general service 
lamps; incandescent lamps; incandescent reflector lamps; medium base 
compact fluorescent lamps; and specialty application mercury vapor lamp 
ballasts.

III. Clarifications to Regulatory Text

    DOE is proposing editorial modifications to regulatory text to 
align with the recently adopted test procedure for integrated LED 
lamps. Specifically, DOE is proposing changes to 10 CFR 429.56 
regarding the certification and reporting requirements of integrated 
LED lamps. In the July 2016 LED test procedure (TP) final rule, DOE 
adopted the requirement that testing of integrated LED lamps be 
conducted by test laboratories accredited by an Accreditation Body that 
is a signatory member to the International Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). 81 FR 43404, 
43419 (July 1, 2016). To align with this requirement, DOE is proposing 
in this NOPDDA to modify the certification report language in 
429.56(b)(2) to specify that the testing laboratory's ILAC 
accreditation body's identification number or other approved 
identification assigned by the ILAC accreditation body must be included 
in the certification report. In addition, DOE is proposing that 
manufacturers must also report color rendering index (CRI) in the 
certification report for integrated LED lamps. DOE requests comment on 
the proposed changes regarding the certification and reporting 
requirements of integrated LED lamps.

IV. Effective Date

    For the proposed changes described in the various definitions in 
this document, DOE is proposing a January 1, 2020 effective date. DOE 
understands that the proposed definitions, especially those proposed 
expirations within the GSIL definition, will require that certain 
exempted lamps comply with the current Federal energy conservation 
standards for GSILs upon the effective date of this rulemaking. By 
aligning the proposed effective date with the 45 lm/W statutory 
standard beginning on January 1, 2020, DOE believes this will allow 
reasonable time for manufacturers to transition, while reducing the 
number of redesigns needed.

V. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

A. Review Under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that this 
NOPDDA does not constitute a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 
58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). This proposed rule neither implements nor 
seeks to enforce any standard. Rather, this proposed rule merely seeks 
to define what constitutes a GSIL and what constitutes a GSL. 
Accordingly, this action was not subject to review under the Executive 
Order by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the 
OMB.

B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IRFA) for 
any rule that by law must be proposed for public comment, unless the 
agency certifies that the rule, if promulgated, will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
As required by Executive Order 13272, ``Proper Consideration of Small 
Entities in Agency Rulemaking,'' 67 FR 53461 (August 16, 2002), DOE 
published procedures and policies on February 19, 2003, to ensure that 
the potential impacts of its rules on small entities are properly 
considered during the rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE has made its 
procedures and policies available on the Office of the General 
Counsel's Web site (http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel).
    DOE reviewed the definitions for GSL and related terms proposed in 
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NOPDDA under the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the 
procedures and policies published on February 19, 2003. DOE certifies 
that the proposed rule, if adopted, would not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The factual 
basis for this certification is set forth in the following paragraphs.
    For manufacturers of GSLs, the SBA has set a size threshold, which 
defines those entities classified as ``small businesses'' for the 
purposes of the statute. DOE used the SBA's small business size 
standards to determine whether any small entities would be subject to 
the requirements of the rule See 13 CFR part 121. The size standards 
are listed by NAICS code and industry description and are available at 
http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf. 
Manufacturing of GSLs is classified under NAICS 335110, ``Electric Lamp 
Bulb and Part Manufacturing.'' The SBA sets a threshold of 1,000 
employees or less for an entity to be considered as a small business 
for this category.
    To estimate the number of companies that could be small businesses 
that manufacture GSLs covered by this rulemaking, DOE conducted a 
market survey using publicly available information. DOE's research 
involved information provided by trade associations (e.g., NEMA \10\) 
and information from DOE's Compliance Certification Management System 
(CCMS) Database,\11\ EPA's ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulbs 
Database,\12\ LED Lighting Facts Database,\13\ previous rulemakings, 
individual company Web sites, SBA's database, and market research tools 
(e.g., Hoover's reports \14\). DOE used information from these sources 
to create a list of companies that potentially manufacture or sell GSLs 
and would be impacted by this rulemaking. DOE screened out companies 
that do not offer products covered by this rulemaking, do not meet the 
definition of a ``small business,'' or are completely foreign owned and 
operated. DOE determined that nine companies are small businesses that 
maintain domestic production facilities for general service lamps.
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    \10\ National Electric Manufacturers Association [verbar] Member 
Products [verbar] Lighting Systems [verbar] Related Manufacturers, 
http://www.nema.org/Products/Pages/Lighting-Systems.aspx (last 
accessed October 6, 2016).
    \11\ DOE's Compliance Certification Database [verbar] Lamps--
Bare or Covered (No Reflector) Medium Base Compact Fluorescent, 
http://www.regulations.doe.gov/certification-data (last accessed 
October 6, 2016).
    \12\ ENERGY STAR Qualified Lamps Product List, http://downloads.energystar.gov/bi/qplist/Lamps_Qualified_Product_List.xls?dee3-e997 (last accessed October 6, 
2016).
    \13\ LED Lighting Facts Database, http://www.lightingfacts.com/products (last accessed October 6, 2016).
    \14\ Hoovers [verbar] Company Information  Industry 
Information  Lists, http://www.hoovers.com (last accessed 
October 6, 2016).
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    DOE notes that this proposed rule merely seeks to define what 
constitutes a GSIL and what constitutes a GSL. General service lamps 
are required to use DOE's test procedures to make representations and 
certify compliance with standards, if required. The test procedure 
rulemakings for compact fluorescent lamps, integrated LED lamps, and 
other general service lamps \15\ addressed impacts on small businesses 
due to test procedure requirements. 81 FR 59386 (August 29, 2016); 81 
FR 43404 (July 1, 2016). DOE understands that the proposed definitions, 
especially those proposed expirations within the GSIL definition, will 
require that certain exempted lamps comply with the current Federal 
test procedures and Federal energy conservation standards for GSILs 
upon the effective date of this rulemaking. Because the proposed 
effective date is aligned with the 45 lm/W statutory standard beginning 
on January 1, 2020, DOE believes reasonable time is provided for 
manufacturers to transition, while reducing the number of redesigns 
needed. For these reasons, DOE tentatively concludes and certifies that 
the new proposed definitions would not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities, and the preparation 
of an IRFA is not warranted.
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    \15\ The pre-publication of the general service lamps test 
procedure final rule was issued on September 30, 2016 and is 
available at: http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/09/f33/General%20Service%20Lamps%20TP%20Final%20Rule.pdf.
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C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    Manufacturers of GSLs must certify to DOE that their products 
comply with any applicable energy conservation standards. In certifying 
compliance, manufacturers must test their products according to the DOE 
test procedures for GSLs, including any amendments adopted for those 
test procedures. DOE has established regulations for the certification 
and recordkeeping requirements for all covered consumer products and 
commercial equipment. 76 FR 12422 (March 7, 2011). The collection-of-
information requirement for the certification and recordkeeping is 
subject to review and approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA). This requirement has been approved by OMB under OMB control 
number 1910-1400. DOE requested OMB approval of an extension of this 
information collection for three years, specifically including the 
collection of information proposed in the present rulemaking, and 
estimated that the annual number of burden hours under this extension 
is 30 hours per company. In response to DOE's request, OMB approved 
DOE's information collection requirements covered under OMB control 
number 1910-1400 through November 30, 2017. 80 FR 5099 (January 30, 
2015).
    Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is 
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty 
for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

    In this proposed rule, DOE proposes definitions for and related to 
GSLs. DOE has determined that this rule falls into a class of actions 
that are categorically excluded from review under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and DOE's 
implementing regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. Specifically, this rule 
proposes a definition for general service lamp and related terms but 
does not affect the amount, quality or distribution of energy usage, 
and, therefore, will not result in any environmental impacts. Thus, 
this rulemaking is covered by Categorical Exclusion A5 under 10 CFR 
part 1021, subpart D. Accordingly, neither an environmental assessment 
nor an environmental impact statement is required.

E. Review Under Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (August 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 
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such regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE has examined this proposed rule 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 
rule. 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 Executive Order 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 Executive Order 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 Executive Order 12988 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 
Executive Order 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 rule meets the 
relevant standards of Executive Order 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 proposed 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 proposed ``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 
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/gcprod/documents/umra_97.pdf.
    DOE examined this proposed rule according to UMRA and its statement 
of policy and determined that the rule contains neither an 
intergovernmental mandate, nor a mandate that may result in the 
expenditure of $100 million or more in any year, so these requirements 
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 rule 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 Executive Order 12630, ``Governmental Actions and 
Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights,'' 53 FR 
8859 (March 15, 1988), DOE has determined that this proposed rule 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). DOE has reviewed this NOPDDA 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

    Executive Order 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 proposed 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 (2) is likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy, or (3) is designated by the Administrator of OIRA as a 
significant energy action. For any proposed 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.
    This regulatory action to propose definitions for GSL and related 
terms is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 
12866. Moreover, it would not have a significant adverse effect on the 
supply, distribution, or use of energy, nor has it been designated as a 
significant energy action by the Administrator of OIRA. Therefore, it 
is not a significant energy action, and, accordingly, DOE has not 
prepared a Statement of Energy Effects.

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

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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.'' Id. at FR 2667.
    The proposed definitions incorporate information contained in 
certain sections of the following commercial standards:
    (1) ANSI C81.61-2016, ``American National Standard for Electrical 
Lamp Bases--Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps,'' 2016;
    (2) IEC Standard 60061, ``Lamp caps and holders together with 
gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety, Amendment 35, 
Edition 3,'' 2005-01;
    (3) UL 1598C-2014, ``Standard for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) 
Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits, First Edition,'' 2014;
    DOE has evaluated these standards and is unable to conclude whether 
they fully comply with the requirements of section 32(b) of the FEAA 
(i.e., that they were developed in a manner that fully provides for 
public participation, comment, and review.) DOE will consult with both 
the Attorney General and the Chairman of the FTC concerning the impact 
of these test procedures on competition, prior to adopting a final 
rule.

M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference

    In this NOPDDA, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``Electric Lamp Bases--
Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps,'' ANSI C81.61-2016. 
ANSI C81.61-2016 is an industry accepted standard that describes the 
specifications for bases (caps) used on electric lamps. This NOPDDA 
references ANSI C81.61-2016 for the definition of the term ``ANSI 
base.'' ANSI C81.61-2016 is readily available on http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    DOE also incorporates by reference the standard published by IEC, 
titled ``Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of 
interchangeability and safety--Part 1: Lamp caps,'' IEC 60061-1:2005. 
IEC 60061-1:2005 is an industry accepted standard that describes the 
specifications for lamp caps. This NOPDDA references IEC 60061-1:2005 
for the definition of the term ``ANSI base.'' IEC 60061-1:2005 is 
readily available on https://webstore.iec.ch/home.
    DOE also incorporates by reference the standard published by UL, 
titled ``Standard for Light-Emitting Diode Retrofit Luminaire 
Conversion Kits,'' First Edition, dated January 16, 2014, UL 1598C-
2014. UL 1598C-2014 is an industry accepted standard that describes the 
requirements for LED retrofit luminaire conversion kits intended to 
replace existing incandescent, fluorescent, induction, and HID systems 
that comply with existing requirements for luminaires. This NOPDDA 
references UL 1598C-2014 for the definition of the term ``LED Downlight 
Retrofit Kit.'' UL 1598C-2014 is readily available on http://ulstandards.ul.com/standards-catalog/.

VI. Public Participation

A. Attendance at the Public Meeting

    The time, date, and location of the public meeting are listed in 
the DATES and ADDRESSES sections at the beginning of this NOPDDA. If 
you plan to attend the public meeting, please notify Appliance and 
Equipment Standards Program Staff at (202) 586-6636 or 
[email protected].
    Please note that foreign nationals visiting DOE Headquarters are 
subject to advance security screening procedures which require advance 
notice prior to attendance at the public meeting. If a foreign national 
wishes to participate in the public meeting, please inform DOE of this 
fact as soon as possible by contacting Ms. Regina Washington at (202) 
586-1214 or by email ([email protected]) so that the 
necessary procedures can be completed.
    DOE requires visitors to have laptops and other devices, such as 
tablets, checked upon entry into the Forrestal Building. Any person 
wishing to bring these devices into the building will be required to 
obtain a property pass. Visitors should avoid bringing these devices, 
or allow an extra 45 minutes to check in. Please report to the 
visitor's desk to have devices checked before proceeding through 
security.
    Due to the REAL ID Act implemented by the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS), there have been recent changes regarding identification 
(ID) requirements for individuals wishing to enter federal buildings 
from specific states and U.S. territories. As a result, driver's 
licenses from several states or territory will not be accepted for 
building entry, and instead, one of the alternate forms of ID listed 
below will be required. DHS has determined that regular driver's 
licenses (and ID cards) from the following jurisdictions are not 
acceptable for entry into DOE facilities: Alaska, American Samoa, 
Arizona, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, 
Oklahoma, and Washington. Acceptable alternate forms of Photo-ID 
include: U.S. Passport or Passport Card; an Enhanced Driver's License 
or Enhanced ID-Card issued by the States of Minnesota, New York, or 
Washington (Enhanced licenses issued by these states are clearly marked 
Enhanced or Enhanced Driver's License); a military ID or other federal-
government-issued photo ID-card.
    In addition, you can attend the public meeting via webinar. Webinar 
registration information, participant instructions, and information 
about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be 
published on DOE's Web site at: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=4. 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 plans to present a prepared general statement 
may request that copies of his or her statement be made available at 
the public meeting. 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 public meeting and may be 
emailed, hand-delivered, or sent by mail. DOE prefers to receive 
requests and advance copies via email. Please include a telephone 
number to enable DOE staff to make follow-up contact, if needed.

C. Conduct of the Public Meeting

    DOE will designate a DOE official to preside at the public meeting 
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. 
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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 NOPDDA, until the end of the comment period.
    The public meeting will be conducted in an informal, conference 
style. DOE will present summaries of comments received before the 
public meeting, allow time for prepared general statements by 
participants, and encourage all interested parties to share their views 
on issues affecting this NOPDDA. 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 and comment on 
statements made by others. 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 NOPDDA. 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 above procedures that 
may be needed for the proper conduct of the public meeting.
    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 notice and will be accessible on the DOE Web site. 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 
NOPDDA before or after the public meeting, but no later than the date 
provided in the DATES section at the beginning of this notice. 
Interested parties may submit comments, data, and other information 
using any of the methods described in the ADDRESSES section at the 
beginning of this notice.
    Submitting comments via www.regulations.gov. The 
www.regulations.gov 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 itself 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 www.regulations.gov information for which 
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and 
commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as 
confidential business information or CBI). Comments submitted through 
www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments received through 
the Web site will waive any CBI claims for the information submitted. 
For information on submitting CBI, see the Confidential Business 
Information section below.
    DOE processes submissions made through www.regulations.gov before 
posting. Normally, comments will be posted within a few days of being 
submitted. However, if large volumes of comments are being processed 
simultaneously, your comment may not be viewable for up to several 
weeks. Please keep the comment tracking number that www.regulations.gov 
provides after you have successfully uploaded your comment.
    Submitting comments via email, hand delivery/courier, or mail. 
Comments and documents submitted via email, hand delivery/courier, or 
mail also will be posted to www.regulations.gov. If you do not want 
your personal contact information to be publicly viewable, do not 
include it in your comment or any accompanying documents. Instead, 
provide your contact information in a cover letter. Include your first 
and last names, email address, telephone number, and optional mailing 
address. The cover letter will not be publicly viewable as long as it 
does not include any comments.
    Include contact information each time you submit comments, data, 
documents, and other information to DOE. If you submit via mail or hand 
delivery/courier, please provide all items on a CD, if feasible, in 
which case it is not necessary to submit printed copies. No 
telefacsimiles (faxes) will be accepted.
    Comments, data, and other information submitted to DOE 
electronically should be provided in PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or 
Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file format. Provide documents that 
are not secured, that are written in English, and that are free of any 
defects or viruses. Documents should not contain special characters or 
any form of encryption and, if possible, they should carry the 
electronic signature of the author.
    Campaign form letters. Please submit campaign form letters by the 
originating organization in batches of between 50 to 500 form letters 
per PDF or as one form letter with a list of supporters' names compiled 
into one or more PDFs. This reduces comment processing and posting 
time.
    Confidential Business Information. Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any 
person submitting information that he or she believes to be 
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via 
email, postal mail, or hand delivery/courier two well-marked copies: 
One copy of the document marked ``confidential'' including all the 
information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document 
marked ``non-confidential'' with the information believed to be 
confidential deleted. Submit these documents via email or on a CD, if 
feasible. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential 
status of the information and treat it according to its determination.
    Factors of interest to DOE when evaluating requests to treat 
submitted information as confidential include: (1) A description of the 
items; (2) whether and why such items are customarily treated as 
confidential within the industry; (3) whether the information is 
generally known by or available from other sources; (4) whether the 
information has previously been made available to others without 
obligation concerning its confidentiality; (5) an explanation of the 
competitive injury to the submitting person that would result from 
public disclosure; (6) when such information might lose its 
confidential character due to the passage of time; and

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(7) why disclosure of the information would be contrary to the public 
interest.
    It is DOE's policy that all comments may be included in the public 
docket, without change and as received, including any personal 
information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be 
exempt from public disclosure).

E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment

    Although DOE welcomes comments on any aspect of this proposal, DOE 
is particularly interested in receiving comments and views of 
interested parties concerning the following issues:
    (1) DOE requests comment on the eight GSIL exemptions that are 
proposed to be discontinued in this notice. In particular, DOE requests 
comment on the estimated annual unit sales, potential for lamp 
switching, and any other factors that should be considered.
    (2) DOE requests comment on the 14 GSIL exemptions that are 
proposed to be maintained in this notice. In particular, DOE requests 
comment on the estimated annual unit sales, potential for lamp 
switching, and any other factors that should be considered.
    (3) DOE requests any additional sales data from stakeholders that 
could be considered when determining whether to maintain or discontinue 
the GSIL exemptions.
    (4) DOE requests comment on the proposed definition for GSIL.
    (5) DOE requests comment on its preliminary determination that the 
following exemption types are not specific to incandescent technology: 
Appliance lamps; black light lamps; bug lamps; colored lamps; infrared 
lamps; left-hand thread lamps; marine lamps; marine signal service 
lamps; mine service lamps; plant light lamps; sign service lamps; 
silver bowl lamps; showcase lamps; and traffic signal lamps.
    (6) DOE requests comment on the proposed GSL lumen range of greater 
than or equal to 310 lumens and less than or equal to 4,000 lumens.
    (7) DOE requests comment on its preliminary determination that 
specialty MR-lamps warrant an exemption and the proposed definition for 
the term ``specialty MR-lamp.''
    (8) DOE requests comment on its proposed definition of GSL.
    (9) DOE requests comment on the various definitions proposed to 
better delineate the GSL definition.
    (10) DOE requests comment on the proposed changes regarding the 
certification and reporting requirements of integrated LED lamps.

VII. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

    The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this notice of 
proposed definition and data availability.

List of Subjects

10 CFR Part 429

    Confidential business information, Energy conservation, Household 
appliances, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

10 CFR Part 430

    Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business 
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Small 
businesses.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2016.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, DOE proposes 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 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

0
1. The authority citation for part 429 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6317; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.

0
2. Section 429.56 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  429.56  Integrated light-emitting diode lamps.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) Values reported in certification reports are represented 
values. Pursuant to Sec.  429.12(b)(13), a certification report shall 
include the following public product-specific information: The testing 
laboratory's ILAC accreditation body's identification number or other 
approved identification assigned by the ILAC accreditation body, the 
date of manufacture, initial lumen output in lumens (lm), input power 
in watts (W), lamp efficacy in lumens per watt (lm/W), CCT in kelvin 
(K), CRI, power factor, lifetime in years (and whether value is 
estimated), and life (and whether value is estimated). For lamps with 
multiple modes of operation (such as variable CCT or CRI), the 
certification report must also list which mode was selected for testing 
and include detail such that another laboratory could operate the lamp 
in the same mode. Lifetime and life are estimated values until testing 
is complete. When reporting estimated values, the certification report 
must specifically describe the prediction method, which must be 
generally representative of the methods specified in appendix BB. 
Manufacturers are required to maintain records per Sec.  429.71 of the 
development of all estimated values and any associated initial test 
data.
* * * * *

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

0
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.

0
4. Section 430.2 is amended by:
0
a. Adding in alphabetical order the definitions of ``ANSI base,'' 
``Black light lamp,'' ``Bug lamp,'' ``Colored lamp,'' ``General service 
light-emitting diode (LED) lamp,'' ``General service organic lighting-
emitting diode (OLED) lamp,'' ``GU24 base,'' ``Infrared lamp,'' 
``Integrated lamp,'' ``LED Downlight Retrofit Kit,'' ``Left-hand thread 
lamp,'' ``Light fixture,'' ``Marine lamp,'' ``Marine signal service 
lamp,'' ``Mine service lamp,'' ``Non-integrated lamp,'' ``Non-reflector 
lamp,'' ``Pin base lamp,'' ``Plant light lamp,'' ``Reflector lamp,'' 
``Showcase Lamp,'' ``Sign service lamp,'' ``Silver bowl lamp,'' 
``Specialty MR lamp,'' and ``Traffic signal lamp;'' and
0
b. Revising the definitions of ``designed and marketed,'' ``general 
service incandescent lamp,'' and ``general service lamp.''
    The additions and revisions read as follows:


Sec.  430.2  Definitions.

* * * * *
    ANSI base means a base type specified in ANSI C81.61-2016 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) or IEC 60061-1:2005 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
* * * * *
    Black light lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a 
black light lamp and is an ultraviolet lamp with the highest radiant 
power peaks in the UV-A band (315 to 400 nm) of the electromagnetic 
spectrum.
* * * * *
    Bug lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a bug lamp,

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has radiant power peaks above 550 nm on the electromagnetic spectrum, 
and has a visible yellow coating.
* * * * *
    Colored lamp means a colored fluorescent lamp, a colored 
incandescent lamp, or a lamp designed and marketed as a colored lamp 
and not designed and marketed for general lighting applications with 
either of the following characteristics (if multiple modes of operation 
are possible [such as variable CCT], either of the below 
characteristics must be maintained throughout all modes of operation):
    (1) A CRI less than 40, as determined according to the method set 
forth in CIE Publication 13.3 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3); or
    (2) A correlated color temperature less than 2,500 K or greater 
than 7,000 K as determined according to the method set forth in IES LM-
66 or IES LM-79 as appropriate (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
430.3).
* * * * *
    Designed and marketed means exclusively designed to fulfill the 
indicated application and, when distributed in commerce, is designated 
and marketed solely for that application, with the designation on the 
packaging and all publicly available documents (e.g., product 
literature, catalogs, and packaging labels). This definition is 
applicable to terms related to the following covered lighting products: 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts; fluorescent lamps; general service 
fluorescent lamps; general service incandescent lamps; general service 
lamps; incandescent lamps; incandescent reflector lamps; medium base 
compact fluorescent lamps; and specialty application mercury vapor lamp 
ballasts.
* * * * *
    General service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent or 
halogen type lamp that is intended for general service applications; 
has a medium screw base; has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens 
and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum 
lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and is 
capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 
110 and 130 volts; however this definition does not apply to the 
following incandescent lamps--
    (1) An appliance lamp;
    (2) A black light lamp;
    (3) A bug lamp;
    (4) A colored lamp;
    (5) An infrared lamp;
    (6) A left-hand thread lamp;
    (7) A marine lamp;
    (8) A marine signal service lamp;
    (9) A mine service lamp;
    (10) A plant light lamp;
    (11) An R20 short lamp;
    (12) A sign service lamp;
    (13) A silver bowl lamp;
    (14) A showcase lamp; and
    (15) A traffic signal lamp.
    General service lamp means a lamp that has an ANSI base, operates 
at any voltage, has an initial lumen output of greater than or equal to 
310 lumens (or 232 lumens for modified spectrum general service 
incandescent lamps) and less than or equal to 4,000 lumens, is not a 
light fixture, is not an LED downlight retrofit kit, and is used in 
general lighting applications. General service lamps include, but are 
not limited to, general service incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent 
lamps, general service light-emitting diode lamps, and general service 
organic light-emitting diode lamps, but do not include general service 
fluorescent lamps; linear fluorescent lamps of lengths from one to 
eight feet; circline fluorescent lamps; fluorescent lamps specifically 
designed for cold temperature applications; impact-resistant 
fluorescent lamps; reflectorized or aperture fluorescent lamps; 
fluorescent lamps designed for use in reprographic equipment; 
fluorescent lamps primarily designed to produce radiation in the ultra-
violet region of the spectrum; fluorescent lamps with a color rendering 
index of 87 or greater; R20 short lamps; specialty MR lamps; appliance 
lamps; black light lamps; bug lamps; colored lamps; infrared lamps; 
left-hand thread lamps; marine lamps; marine signal service lamps; mine 
service lamps; plant light lamps; sign service lamps; silver bowl 
lamps, showcase lamps, and traffic signal lamps.
    General service light-emitting diode (LED) lamp means an integrated 
or non-integrated LED lamp designed for use in general lighting 
applications (as defined in Sec.  430.2) and that uses light-emitting 
diodes as the primary source of light.
    General service organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lamp means an 
integrated or non-integrated OLED lamp designed for use in general 
lighting applications (as defined in Sec.  430.2) and that uses OLEDs 
as the primary source of light.
* * * * *
    GU24 base means the GU24 base standardized in ANSI C81.61-2016 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
* * * * *
    Infrared lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as an 
infrared lamp, has its highest radiant power peaks in the infrared 
region of the electromagnetic spectrum (770 nm to 1 mm), and which has 
a primary purpose of providing heat.
    Integrated lamp means a lamp that contains all components necessary 
for the starting and stable operation of the lamp, does not include any 
replaceable or interchangeable parts, and is connected directly to a 
branch circuit through an ANSI base and corresponding ANSI standard 
lamp-holder (socket).
* * * * *
    LED Downlight Retrofit Kit means a product designed and marketed to 
install into an existing downlight, replacing the existing light source 
and related electrical components, typically employing an ANSI standard 
lamp base, either integrated or connected to the downlight retrofit by 
wire leads, and is a retrofit kit classified or certified to UL 1598C-
2014 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3). LED downlight 
retrofit kit does not include integrated lamps or non-integrated lamps.
    Left-hand thread lamp means a lamp with direction of threads on the 
lamp base oriented in the left-hand direction.
* * * * *
    Light fixture means a complete lighting unit consisting of light 
source(s) and ballast(s) (when applicable) together with the parts 
designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the light 
source, and to connect the light source(s) to the power supply.
* * * * *
    Marine lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use on 
boats.
    Marine signal service lamp means a lamp that is designed and 
marketed for marine signal service applications.
* * * * *
    Mine service lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for 
mine service applications.
* * * * *
    Non-integrated lamp means a lamp that is not an integrated lamp.
    Non-reflector lamp means a lamp that is not a reflector lamp.
* * * * *
    Pin base lamp means a base type designated as a single pin base or 
multiple pin base system in Table 1 of ANSI C81.61, Specifications for 
Electrics Bases (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3).
* * * * *
    Plant light lamp means a lamp that is designed to promote plant 
growth by emitting its highest radiant power peaks in the regions of 
the electromagnetic spectrum that promote photosynthesis: Blue (440 nm 
to 490 nm) and/or red (620 to 740 nm). Plant light lamps must

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be designed and marketed for plant growing applications.
* * * * *
    Reflector lamp means a lamp that has an R, PAR, BPAR, BR, ER, MR, 
or similar bulb shape as defined in ANSI C78.20 (incorporated by 
reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C79.1 (incorporated by reference; 
see Sec.  430.3) and is used to direct light.
* * * * *
    Showcase lamp means a lamp that has a T-shape as specified in ANSI 
C78.20 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) and ANSI C79.1 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3), is designed and marketed 
as a showcase lamp, and has a maximum rated wattage of 75 watts.
* * * * *
    Sign service lamp means a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that has 
sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on 
high-speed flashing circuits, is designed and marketed as a sign 
service lamp, and has a maximum rated wattage 15 watts.
    Silver bowl lamp means a lamp that has a reflective coating applied 
directly to part of the bulb surface that reflects light toward the 
lamp base and that is designed and marketed as a silver bowl lamp.
* * * * *
    Specialty MR lamp means a lamp that has an MR bulb shape as defined 
in ANSI C79.1 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  430.3) with a 
diameter less than 2 inches; operates at any voltage; and that is 
designed and marketed for use in projectors, scientific illumination 
equipment, theatre lighting, studio lighting, stage lighting, film 
lighting, medical equipment lighting, or emergency lighting.
* * * * *
    Traffic signal lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for 
traffic signal applications.
* * * * *
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5. Section 430.3 is amended by:
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a. Redesignating paragraphs (e)(12) through (e)(20) as paragraphs 
(e)(13) through (e)(21), respectively;
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b. Adding new paragraph (e)(12);
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c. Redesignating paragraphs (p)(2) through (p)(7) as paragraphs (p)(3) 
through (p)(8) respectively;:
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d. Adding new paragraph (p)(2);
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e. Adding new paragraph (u)(4).
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  430.3  Materials incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (12) ANSI C81.61-2016, (``ANSI C81.61-2016''), American National 
Standard for Electrical Lamp Bases--Specifications for Bases (Caps) for 
Electric Lamps, approved April 20, 2016, IBR approved for Sec.  430.2.
* * * * *
    (p) * * *
    (2) IEC Standard 60061, (``IEC 60061-1:2005''), Lamp caps and 
holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and 
safety, Amendment 35, Edition 3, 2005-01; IBR approved for Sec.  430.2.
* * * * *
    (u) * * *
    (4) UL 1598C-2014 (``UL 1598C-2014''), Standard for Light-Emitting 
Diode (LED) Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits, First Edition, dated 
January 16, 2014, IBR approved for Sec.  430.2.
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