[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2194-2206]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Case Number 2018-007; EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011]


Energy Conservation Program: Petition for Waiver of Beghelli 
North America From the Department of Energy Illuminated Exit Signs Test 
Procedure

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

ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver, and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt of and publishes a petition 
for waiver from Beghelli North America (``Beghelli''), which seeks a 
waiver from the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') test procedure used 
for determining the energy consumption of specified illuminated exit 
sign basic models. Beghelli seeks to use an alternate test procedure to 
address issues involved in testing the basic models identified in its 
petition. Beghelli contends that the design characteristics of its 
combination illuminated exit signs prevent them from being accurately 
tested using the currently applicable DOE test procedure. Beghelli has 
suggested an alternate test procedure to test and rate the Beghelli 
basic models specified in its petition. For the reasons discussed in 
this document DOE is proposing a different alternate test procedure. 
DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning Beghelli's 
petition, its suggested alternate test procedure, and DOE's proposed 
alternate test procedure to inform its decision on Beghelli's waiver 
request.

DATES: Written comments and information are requested and will be 
accepted on or before March 8, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. 
Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments, identified by 
case number ``2018-007,'' and Docket number ``EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011,'' 
by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include the case 
number [Case No. 2018-007] in the subject line of the message.
     Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, Petition for 
Waiver Case No. 2018-007, 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.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards 
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 
L'Enfant Plaza SW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20024. 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 this 
process, see section V of this document.
    Docket: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, 
comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for 
review at http://www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are 
listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index. However, some documents 
listed in the index, such as those containing information that is 
exempt from public disclosure, may not be publicly available.
    The docket web page can be found at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011. The docket web page contains simple 
instruction on how to access all documents, including public comments, 
in the docket. See section V for information on how to submit comments 
through http://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, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Email: [email protected].
    Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, Mail Stop GC-33, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW, Washington, DC 20585-0103. Telephone: (202) 586-8145. Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background and Authority

    The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended 
(``EPCA''),\1\ authorizes the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') to 
regulate the energy efficiency of a number of consumer products and 
industrial equipment. (42 U.S.C. 6291-6317) Title III, Part B of EPCA 
established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other 
Than Automobiles, which sets forth a variety of provisions designed to 
improve energy efficiency for certain types of consumer products. These 
products include illuminated exit signs, the focus of this document. 
(42 U.S.C. 6291(37); 42 U.S.C. 6295(w))
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    \1\ All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute 
as amended through the EPS Improvement Act of 2017, Public Law 11-
115 (January 12, 2018).
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    Under EPCA, DOE's energy conservation program consists essentially 
of four parts: (1) Testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy 
conservation standards, and (4) certification and enforcement 
procedures. Relevant provisions of EPCA include definitions (42 U.S.C. 
6291), energy conservation standards (42 U.S.C. 6295), test procedures 
(42 U.S.C. 6293), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6294), and the 
authority to require information and reports from manufacturers (42 
U.S.C. 6296).
    The Federal testing requirements consist of test procedures that 
manufacturers of covered products must use as the basis for: (1) 
Certifying to DOE that their products comply with the applicable energy 
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standards adopted pursuant to EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6295(s)), and (2) making 
representations about the efficiency of that product (42 U.S.C. 
6293(c)). Similarly, DOE must use these test procedures to determine 
whether the product complies with relevant standards promulgated under 
EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6295(s))
    Under 42 U.S.C. 6293, EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures 
DOE is required to follow when prescribing or amending test procedures 
for covered products. EPCA requires that any test procedures prescribed 
or amended under this section must be reasonably designed to produce 
test results which reflect the energy efficiency, energy use or 
estimated annual operating cost of a covered product during a 
representative average use cycle or period of use and requires that 
test procedures not be unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(b)(3)) The test procedure for illuminated exit signs is contained 
in the Code of Federal Regulations (``CFR'') at 10 CFR 431.204, 
``Uniform test method for the measurement of energy consumption of 
illuminated exit signs.'' \2\
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    \2\ Although illuminated exit signs are covered products 
pursuant to EPCA, as a matter of administrative convenience and to 
minimize confusion among interested parties, DOE codified 
illuminated exit sign provisions into subpart L of 10 CFR part 431 
(the portion of DOE's regulations dealing with commercial and 
industrial equipment) because typically businesses, rather than 
individuals, purchase them. 70 FR 60407, 60409 (Oct. 18, 2005). DOE 
refers to illuminated exit signs as either ``products'' or 
``equipment.''
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    Under 10 CFR 431.401, any interested person may submit a petition 
for waiver from DOE's test procedure requirements. DOE will grant a 
waiver from the test procedure requirements if DOE determines either 
that the basic model for which the waiver was requested contains a 
design characteristic that prevents testing of the basic model 
according to the prescribed test procedures, or that the prescribed 
test procedures evaluate the basic model in a manner so 
unrepresentative of its true energy consumption characteristics as to 
provide materially inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 431.401(f)(2). A 
petitioner must include in its petition any alternate test procedures 
known to the petitioner to evaluate the basic model in a manner 
representative of its energy consumption characteristics. 10 CFR 
431.401(b)(1)(iii).
    DOE may grant the waiver subject to conditions, including adherence 
to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR 431.401(f)(2). As soon as 
practicable after the granting of any waiver, DOE will publish in the 
Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its 
regulations so as to eliminate any need for the continuation of such 
waiver. 10 CFR 431.401(l) As soon thereafter as practicable, DOE will 
publish in the Federal Register a final rule. Id.
    When DOE amends the test procedure to address the issues presented 
in a waiver, the waiver will automatically terminate on the date on 
which use of that test procedure is required to demonstrate compliance. 
10 CFR 431.401(h)(2).

II. Beghelli's Petition for Waiver

    On June 26, 2018, Beghelli filed a petition for waiver from the 
test procedure applicable to illuminated exit signs set forth in 10 CFR 
431.204. (Beghelli, No. 1 at pp. 1-6 \3\) Beghelli has requested a 
waiver for basic models \4\ that provide the dual function of exit 
signage and lighting for emergency egress (combination illuminated exit 
signs \5\), stating that the battery used in combination illuminated 
exit signs requires a substantially larger capacity to provide a 
minimum of 90 minutes of egress lighting, as required by safety codes. 
Beghelli has further stated that it is not feasible to separate the 
power measurement associated with the exit signage and the egress 
lighting because a single battery and charging circuit supplies power 
for both functions.
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    \3\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information 
that is in the docket for this test procedure waiver (Docket No. 
EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011) (available at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011-0001) This notation indicates that 
the statement preceding the reference is document number 1 in the 
docket and appears at pages 2-4 of that document.
    \4\ Due to the lengthy list of affected illuminated exit sign 
basic models covered by Beghelli's June 26, 2018 petition, DOE is 
making the complete list publicly available in the relevant 
regulatory docket. The specific basic models identified on pages 2-4 
of the petition can be found in the docket at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2018-BT-WAV-0011.
    \5\ DOE uses the term ``combination illuminated exit sign'' in 
this notice to mean an illuminated exit sign that includes or is 
packaged with (1) at least one auxiliary feature and (2) a battery 
electrically connected to the illumination source for the face.
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III. Requested Alternate Test Procedure

    EPCA requires that manufacturers use DOE test procedures when 
making representations about the energy consumption and energy 
consumption costs of products covered by the statute. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(c)) Consistent representations are important for manufacturers to 
use in making representations about the energy efficiency of their 
products and to demonstrate compliance with applicable DOE energy 
conservation standards. Pursuant to its regulations applicable to 
waivers from applicable test procedures at 10 CFR 431.401, and after 
consideration of public comments on the petition, DOE will consider 
setting an alternate test procedure for the products identified by 
Beghelli's petition in a subsequent Decision and Order.
    Beghelli seeks to use an alternate test procedure to test and rate 
specific combination illuminated exit sign basic models. As an 
alternate to the test procedure currently in place at 10 CFR part 431, 
subpart L, Beghelli has requested that it determine the power for its 
combination illuminated exit signs using the following procedure:
    1. Measure AC input power of the complete unit of combination 
illuminated exit sign with a fully charged battery.
    2. Measure the DC output voltage and current to the light source of 
the unit.
    3. Calculate the AC power consumption of the light source of the 
unit by applying a power factor correction of 30 percent as worst-case 
scenario. (Beghelli asserted that based on the circuitry design the 
loss would not exceed 30 percent.)
    4. If needed, calculate the stand-by power for the unit when the 
battery is fully charged. Stand-by power = input power (from item 1)-
power of basic exit sign light source (from item 3).
    The alternate test procedure suggested by Beghelli in its petition 
would measure the output power of the exit sign and apply conversion 
losses to back-calculate the input power to the exit sign. This 
approach requires assumptions that will likely result in an uncertainty 
of measured values. Beghelli contends that the input to output power 
conversion losses of all basic models under consideration are at 
maximum 30 percent. However, Beghelli's petition does not provide a 
sufficient basis for the 30-percent value. With the differences in 
battery types and sizes in the various basic models for which the 
waiver is being requested, it is not evident from the petition that the 
30-percent value would apply across all the basic models of illuminated 
exit sign models identified in Beghelli's petition. Additionally, it is 
unclear whether the DC output voltage and current measurement in step 2 
of Beghelli's suggested alternative testing method would result in a 
power measurement that could only be attributable to the light sources 
of the exit sign, without resorting to additional steps such as cutting 
wires or otherwise modifying the equipment's circuitry. Based on the 
limited information contained in Beghelli's petition, in DOE's view, 
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alternative test procedure suggested by Beghelli to use the estimated 
conversion losses in conjunction with a measurement that does not 
clearly isolate the power consumption to the light source(s) of the 
exit sign would be unlikely to accurately calculate the combination 
illuminated exit sign input power demand of the affected basic models.
    As an alternative to Beghelli's suggested approach, this interim 
waiver will require the company to apply an alternate testing method 
that does not require application of conversion losses and, instead, 
relies on a more direct measurement of the input power consumption 
attributable to the light source(s) of the exit sign. This alternative 
approach, as noted in Section IV of this document, is consistent with 
one that DOE has permitted to be used in similar test procedure waiver 
circumstances. Although Beghelli would be required to use this approach 
for the purposes of this interim waiver, as discussed in Section V of 
this document, DOE seeks comment on both the applicability of 
Beghelli's suggested method as well as the one required as part of this 
grant of interim waiver.

IV. DOE's Proposed Alternate Test Procedure

    DOE investigated various approaches to isolate the input power used 
to illuminate only the exit sign portion of a combination exit sign 
including: Scaling or prorating the portion of the input power demand 
associated with the battery; and measuring alternative power quantities 
as a proxy for input power demand. DOE tentatively concluded that these 
methods would require isolating the battery power used to illuminate 
the faces of the exit sign from the battery power used to operate 
auxiliary features. Based on DOE's understanding of combination exit 
sign circuitry, DOE has tentatively determined that it is either not 
possible to measure the required quantities or that doing so would 
require cutting wires and modifying the circuitry of the combination 
exit sign. However, DOE has determined that the basic models identified 
by Beghelli in its petition for waiver have equivalent non-combination 
illuminated exit sign models. For the specified basic models, DOE 
proposes the following alternate test method be used in the context of 
this interim waiver grant to Beghelli:
    (1) Identify an equivalent non-combination illuminated exit sign 
for the combination illuminated exit sign under test. A unit is an 
equivalent non-combination illuminated exit sign only if it consists 
entirely of electricity-consuming components identical to all of those 
of the unit whose input power demand is being determined, but does not 
include any auxiliary features, and contains an electrically connected 
battery. The equivalent non-combination illuminated exit sign must also 
have the same manufacturer and number of faces as the unit whose input 
power demand is being determined.
    (2) Test the equivalent non-combination illuminated exit sign using 
the DOE test procedure at 10 CFR, part 431, subpart L. Assign the input 
power demand of the combination illuminated exit sign under test as the 
input power demand of the equivalent non-combination illuminated exit 
sign.
    This alternate test procedure permits Beghelli to use the same 
approach that DOE permitted Acuity Brands to use as part of a prior 
Decision and Order granting that company a waiver from the DOE test 
procedure for evaluating similar equipment. 83 FR 11740 (March 16, 
2018). Because the alternate procedure granted to Acuity Brands offers 
a more direct measurement of the actual energy use of the lighting 
sources in the exit sign--rather than an estimated power factor 
correction value--DOE is applying an approach that it believes offers a 
more accurate method in evaluating the energy usage of the lighting 
equipment at issue.

V. Request for Comments

    DOE is publishing Beghelli's petition for waiver in its entirety, 
pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iv). The petition includes the basic 
models for which Beghelli is requesting the waiver and Beghelli's 
suggested alternate test procedure to determine the efficiency of 
Beghelli's those specified illuminated exit signs. DOE is particularly 
interested in the merits of Beghelli's suggested alternative testing 
method, including data supporting the suggested or another power 
factor, as well as comments comparing the accuracy of that approach 
against the one that DOE is requiring as part of this interim waiver--
i.e., the Acuity Brands-based alternative test method.
    DOE invites all interested parties to submit in writing by March 8, 
2019, comments and information on all aspects of the petition, 
including the alternate test procedure. Pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(d), 
any person submitting written comments to DOE must also send a copy of 
such comments to the petitioner. The contact information for the 
petitioner is Wenceslao Garro, 
[email protected], 3250 Corporate Way, Miramar, 
FL 33025 USA.
    Submitting comments via http://www.regulations.gov. The http://www.regulations.gov web page will require you to provide your name and 
contact information. Your contact information will be viewable to DOE 
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Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable should not 
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comment.
    Submitting comments via email, hand delivery, or mail. Comments and 
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not include it in your comment or any accompanying documents. Instead, 
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docket, without change and as received, including any personal 
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exempt from public disclosure).

    Signed in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2019.
Steve Chalk,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Date: 6/26/2018
To Whom It May Concern

Subject: Beghelli Petition for Test Procedure Waiver for Specified 
Combination Illuminated Exit Signs

    Following the waiver granted to Acuity Brands in reference to 
illuminated exit signs combo units (Case Number IES-001) for Test 
Procedure Waiver for Illuminated Exit Signs, Pursuant to 10 CFR Sec.  
430.27; Beghelli is petitioning under the provision 10 C.F.R. Sec.  
431.401 a waiver for specified combination illuminated exit signs basic 
models on the grounds that contain design characteristics which prevent 
testing the basic models as per the prescribed test procedures.

1) Test procedure sought to be waived

    The test procedure to be waived is in 10 CFR part 431, subpart L, 
431.203 & 431.204 that requires the measurement of power including the 
internal battery. Since the power limits were not established using a 
baseline for units that provide the dual function associated with a 
combo unit, it is not possible to separate the power measurement for 
the exit sign and the egress lighting at the same time since a single 
battery and charging circuit supplies power for both functions.

2) Manufacturers of all other basic models distributed in commerce in 
the United States and known to the petitioner to incorporate design 
characteristic(s) similar to those found in the basic model that is the 
subject of the petition.

Vernon J. Nagel, Acuity Brands, 1170 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2300, 
Atlanta, GA 30309-7676, Waiver 83FR11740.
Mr. David Woodward, Standards and Regulations Manager Americas, Philips 
Lighting, 938 South Green Street, Tupelo, MS 38802-1687, 
[email protected].
Mr. Bob Howard-Anderson, Fulham Co., Inc., 12705 S. Van Ness Ave., 
Hawthorne, CA 90250.
Jessica Stanek, Con-Tech Lighting, 2783 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 
60062, techlighting.com">jstanek@con-techlighting.com.

3) Alternative test procedure known to the petitioner to evaluate the 
performance of the equipment type in a manner representative of the 
energy and/or water consumption characteristics of the basic model.

    For combination exit and egress lighting units (combo units), the 
power shall be determined by the following procedure:
    1. Measure AC input power of the complete combo unit for a fully 
charged battery
    2. Measure the DC output voltage and current to the light source of 
the exit sign
    3. Calculate the AC power consumption of the light source of the 
exit sign by applying a power factor correction of 30% as worst case 
scenario. Based on our circuitry design the loss couldn't be more than 
30%
    4. If needed calculate the stand-by power for the combo unit when 
the battery is fully charged

    Stand-by power = input power (from item 1)-power of basic exit 
sign light source (from item 3)

4) Individual model name for which a waiver is requested.

    Model code breakdown sample:

                                                        SAMPLE MODEL: RBO-C-6-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
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  SERIES     OPERATION (6V,       CAPACITY            LED             FACE            CHEVRONS          MOUNTING            HEADS         TUNGSTEN: 9W,
                  12V)                                                                                                                         18W
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            6V, 12V.........  Pb-A: 36, 60,     RED, GREEN....  1 (SINGLE)......  U (UNIVERSAL)...  W (WALL)........  2LRWP (ONLY)....  COMPOSITE
                               72, 100, 120,                                                                                             TUNGSTEN: 9W,
                               140.                                                                                                      18W.
                              NI-CD: 42, 54,                                                                                            HALOGEN: 8W.
                               90, 130.

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RBO-C.....  6V..............  36..............  LR (RED)......  1 (SINGLE)......  U (UNIVERSAL)...  W (WALL)........  2LRWP...........  9W.
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LRWP: LEFT, RIGHT, WATERPROOF.
NOTE: THESE MODELS ARE ALL 2 HEADS, THE 1, 3, 4 HEAD OPTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE FUTURE.


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RBO-C-6-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W..............  6V, 9W (RED) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-54-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-72-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-100-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W..............  6V, 9W (GREEN) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-54-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-72-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-100-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W.............  12V, 9W (RED) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-130-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-140-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W.............  12V, 9W (GREEN) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-130-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-12-140-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-9W
RBO-C-6-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W.............  6V, 18W (RED) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-54-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-72-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-100-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W.............  6V, 18W (GREEN) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-54-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-72-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-100-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W............  12V, 18W (RED) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-130-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-140-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W............  12V, 18W (GREEN) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-130-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-12-140-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-18W
RBO-C-6-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W..............  6V, 8W (RED) (HALOGEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-54-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-72-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-100-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W..............  6V, 8W (GREEN) (HALOGEN).
RBO-C-6-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-54-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W

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RBO-C-6-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-72-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-100-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-6-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-36-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W.............  12V, 8W (RED) (HALOGEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-60-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-90-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-120-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-130-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-140-LR1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-36-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W.............  12V, 8W (GREEN) (COMPOSITE TUNGSTEN).
RBO-C-12-42-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-60-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-90-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-120-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-130-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
RBO-C-12-140-LG1-U-W-2LRWP-8W
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    Our basic combo models are a combination of egress and emergency 
lighting in which the sign portion is identical to our DOE listed 
illuminated exit signs.
    The supporting information is provided in the following appendixes:

 Appendix A: Basic models table
 Appendix B: Test report RBO-C12 on illuminated exit signs for 
combo
 Appendix C: Test report RBO-C6 on illuminated exit signs for 
combo units
 Appendix D: for the test report on illuminated exit signs.

TEST PROCEDURE ISSUES:

    A combo unit utilizes a higher capacity battery to power both the 
exit sign face(s) as well as emergency egress lighting during a power 
outage. While Sec.  431.202 indicates that the input power demand shall 
be measured with batteries at full charge, the higher capacity dual 
function battery for a combo unit results in a higher power than a 
smaller battery utilized in a unit that provides only the exit signage 
functionality.
    The performance specification for the input power described in the 
Energy Star 2.0 specifications limits the power to illuminate the face 
of the exit sign with no reference to power associated with the 
emergency egress lighting. The test procedure for Energy Star 2.0 
requires the measurement of power including the internal battery, but 
the power limits were not established using a baseline for units that 
provide the dual function associated with a combo unit. For a combo 
unit, it is not feasible to separate the power measurement associated 
with the exit signage and the egress lighting since a single battery 
and charging circuit supplies power for both functions.

CONCLUSION:

    Beghelli is submitting this request for a test procedure waiver for 
combo units that provide the dual function of exit signs and emergency 
egress lighting. This requests under the provision 10 C.F.R. Sec.  
431.401 is for illuminated exit signs combo that contain design 
characteristics which prevent testing the basic models as per the 
prescribed test procedures.
    Thank you in advance for your prompt consideration of this waiver 
request.

Best regards,

Wenceslao Garro,

Engineering Manager [bond] Beghelli North 
America,[email protected], Beghelli North 
America, 3250 Corporate Way, Miramar, FL 33025 USA, Ph +1 954 442 
6600 [bond] Fax +1 954 442 6677.

    References: 2013-07-17 Acuity Brands original petition for test 
procedure waiver, https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE-2017-BT-WAV-0033.
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    According to IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part1 5.1, if all accuracy of 
instruments is within the range limit stated in IEC/ISO17025, the 
measurement result can be directly compared with the test limit to 
determine conformance with the requirement.
    As mentioned in Part1 5.2, in situations where the above ``accuracy 
method'' does not apply, uncertainty of measurement values are needed 
to be calculated and reported along with the variables results obtained 
during testing.
    Follow the procedures in IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part2 to calculate 
uncertainty of measurement.
    1. Condition for Test: Clause 6.2

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Charger and transformer model...................  12V High Power Charger #451002100, Transformer #400000101.
Battery model...................................  Sigmas Lead-acid #SP6-12-T2, Beghelli #500000008.
Rating of battery...............................  6V12Ah x 4.
Input Voltage...................................  120\277\347VAC.
Nominal Voltage of battery......................  12V.
Min. end of discharge voltage...................  10.0V at circuit board.
Recharge time...................................  1.5A.
Time rating.....................................  48 hours.
Charge current..................................  90 mins.
Lamp type/load..................................  140W, Electronic load.
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    21. Tests for Energy Performance--Actual Input Power: TIL B-75, 
Clause 2--Type 3 exit signs containing an integral battery-charging 
system shall be tested with the charging system connected and the 
battery fully charged.
Sample #1: RBO-C-12-140-LR-1U-W-2LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.075               7
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                                Max actual       Measured
                Type of sign                    input power     input power               Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...........................             5 W             N/A  ..................................
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit........            10 W               7  Yes.
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Sample #2: RBO-C-12-140-LG-1U-W-2LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual Power
         Measured Voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
119.....................................           0.074               7
------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Max actual       Measured
                Type of sign                    input power     input power               Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...........................             5 W             N/A  ..................................
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit........            10 W               7  Yes.
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Sample #3: RBO-C-12-140-LR-1U-W-4LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual Power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.074               7
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                                Max actual       Measured
                Type of sign                    input power     input power               Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...........................             5 W             N/A  ..................................
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit........            10 W               7  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sample #4: RBO-C-12-140-LG-1U-W-4LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.075               7
------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Max actual       Measured
                Type of sign                    input power     input power               Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...........................             5 W             N/A  ..................................
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit........            10 W               7  Yes.
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    According to IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part1 5.1, if all accuracy of 
instruments is within the range limit stated in IEC/ISO17025, the 
measurement result can be directly compared with the test limit to 
determine conformance with the requirement.
    As mentioned in Part1 5.2, in situations where the above ``accuracy 
method'' does not apply, uncertainty of measurement values are needed 
to be calculated and reported along with the variables results obtained 
during testing.
    Follow the procedures in IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part2 to calculate 
uncertainty of measurement.
    1. Condition for Test: Clause 6.2

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Charger and transformer model...................  6V High Power Charger #451002000, Transformer #400000100.
Battery model...................................  Sigmas Lead-acid #SP6-12-T2, Beghelli #500000008.
Rating of battery...............................  6V12Ah x 4.
Input Voltage...................................  120\277\347VAC.
Nominal Voltage of battery......................  6V.
Min. end of discharge voltage...................  5.0V at circuit board.
Recharge time...................................  1.5A.
Time rating.....................................  48 hours.
Charge current..................................  90 mins.
Lamp type/load..................................  120W, Electronic load.
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    21. Tests for Energy Performance--Actual Input Power: TIL B-75, 
Clause 2--Type 3 exit signs containing an integral battery-charging 
system shall be tested with the charging system connected and the 
battery fully charged.
Sample #1: RBO-C-6-120-LR-1U-W-2LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.083               8
------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power    input  power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W             N/A  ..............
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W               8             Yes
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    Sample #2: RBO-C-6-120-LG-1U-W-2LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
119.....................................           0.083               8
------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W             N/A  ..............
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W               8             Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Sample #3: RBO-C-6-120-LR-1U-W-4LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.083               8
------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W             N/A  ..............
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W               8             Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Sample #4: RBO-C-6-120-LG-1U-W-4LRWP

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Measured      Actual power
         Measured voltage (Vrms)          current (Arms)        (W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.....................................           0.082               8
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W             N/A  ..............
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W               8             Yes
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BILLING CODE 6450-01-C
    According to IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part1 5.1, if all accuracy of 
instruments is within the range limit stated in IEC/ISO17025, the 
measurement result can be directly compared with the test limit to 
determine conformance with the requirement.
    As mentioned in Part1 5.2, in situations where the above ``accuracy 
method'' does not apply, uncertainty of measurement values are needed 
to be calculated and reported along with the variables results obtained 
during testing.
    Follow the procedures in IECEE-CTL Guide001 Part2 to calculate 
uncertainty of measurement.
    1. Condition for Test: Clause 6.2

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Charger and transformer model...................  LED board models tested: RBO-E-SALG1, RBO-E-HTLG1, RBO-E HTLG1UDC.
Battery model...................................
Rating of battery...............................
Input Voltage...................................  120\277\347VAC.
Nominal Voltage of battery......................  4.8V Ni-Cd.
Min. end of discharge voltage...................  4.0V at circuit board.
Recharge time...................................  48 hours.
Time rating.....................................  90 mins.
Charge current..................................  65mA.
Lamp type/load..................................  W, Electronic load.
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    21. Tests for Energy Performance--Actual Input Power: TIL B-75, 
Clause 2--Type 3 exit signs containing an integral battery-charging 
system shall be tested with the charging system connected and the 
battery fully charged.
    Single or double faces use the same power consumptions
Sample #1: RBO-E-SALG1

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                                                                     Measured      Actual  power     Battery-
                     Measured voltage (Vrms)                      current (Arms)        (W)        powered sign
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.............................................................            0.12             1.4  ..............
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                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W             1.4             Yes
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W             N/A  ..............
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Sample #2: RBO-E-HTLG1

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                                                                     Measured      Actual power
                     Measured voltage (Vrms)                      current (Arms)        (W)        AC only sign
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
119.............................................................           0.029            0.67  ..............
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                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W            0.67             Yes
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W             N/A  ..............
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Sample #3: RBO-E HTLG1UDC

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                                                                     Measured      Actual  power   Universal DC
                     Measured voltage (Vrms)                      current (Arms)        (W)            sign
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
120.............................................................           0.028            0.55  ..............
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                                                                    Max actual       Measured
                          Type of sign                              input power     input power     Compliance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single-sided EXIT...............................................             5 W            0.55             Yes
Single-sided EXIT w/charging circuit............................            10 W             N/A  ..............
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[FR Doc. 2019-01241 Filed 2-5-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P