[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 52 (Monday, March 18, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Part III





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10 CFR Parts 429 and 430





Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts; Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Parts 429 and 430

[EERE-2017-BT-TP-0005]
RIN 1904-AD67


Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its 
test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE proposes to update 
references to industry standards; clarify the selection of reference 
lamps; provide a second stabilization option for measuring ballast 
luminous efficiency; provide a test procedure for measuring the 
performance of ballasts at light outputs less than full light output; 
and revise the test procedure for measuring standby mode energy 
consumption. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the 
proposal.

DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) no later than May 17, 2019. See 
section V, ``Public Participation,'' for details.

ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted must identify the Test Procedure NOPR 
for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts, and provide docket number EERE-2017-BT-
TP-0005 and/or regulatory information number (RIN) number 1904-AD67. 
Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://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.
    (3) Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 586-6636. 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 Standards 
Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 
L'Enfant Plaza SW, 6th Floor, 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 V 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 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 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=3. The docket 
web page contains simple instructions 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, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1604. Email: 
[email protected].
    Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
Telephone: (202) 586-1777. Email: [email protected].
    For further information on how to submit a comment and review other 
public comments and the docket, contact the Appliance and Equipment 
Standards Program staff at (202) 287-1445 or by email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE proposes to incorporate by reference 
specific sections of the following industry standards into 10 CFR part 
430:
    (1) ANSI Standard C78.81, (``ANSI C78.81-2016''), ``American 
National Standard for Electric Lamps--Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps--
Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics,'' approved June 29, 2016.
    (2) ANSI Standard C78.375A, (``ANSI C78.375A''), ``American 
National Standard for Electric Lamps--Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for 
Electrical Measures,'' approved August 28, 2014.
    (3) ANSI Standard C78.901, ``American National Standard for 
Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics,'' approved August 23, 2016.
    (4) ANSI Standard C82.1, (``ANSI C82.1'') ``American National 
Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast,'' 
approved November, 20, 2015.
    (5) ANSI Standard C82.2, (``ANSI C82.2'') ``American National 
Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts,'' approved July 12, 2016.
    (6) ANSI Standard C82.3, (``ANSI C82.3'') ``American National 
Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps,'' 
approved April 8, 2016.
    (7) ANSI_ANSLG Standard C82.11, (``ANSI C82.11''), ``American 
National Standard for Lamp Ballasts--High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts--Supplements,'' approved January 23, 2017.
    (8) ANSI Standard C82.77, (``ANSI C82.77'') ``American National 
Standard--Harmonic Emission Limits--Related Power Quality Requirements 
for Lighting Equipment,'' approved January 17, 2002.
    Copies of ANSI C78.81-2016, ANSI C78.375A-2014, ANSI C78.901-2016, 
ANSI C82.1-2015, ANSI C82.2-2016, ANSI C82.3-2016, ANSI C82.11-2017, 
and ANSI C82.77-2002, are available at www.ansi.org or www.nema.org.
    (1) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 60081, 
(``IEC 60081''), ``Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Performance 
specifications (Amendment 6, Edition 5.0, August 2017).''
    (2) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301, 
(``IEC 62301''), ``Household electrical appliances--Measurement of 
standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011-01).''
    Copies of IEC Standard 60081 (Edition 5.0) and IEC Standard 62301 
(Edition 2.0) are available on IEC's website at https://webstore.iec.ch/home.
    For a further discussion of these standards, see section IV.N.

Table of Contents

I. Authority and Background
    A. Authority
    B. Background
II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
III. Discussion
    A. Scope of Applicability
    B. Updates to Industry Standards

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    1. ANSI C82.2, ANSI C82.11, ANSI C82.77, ANSI C82.1, ANSI C82.3
    2. ANSI C78.375A
    3. ANSI C78.81, ANSI C78.901, and IEC 60081 Amendment 6
    C. Definitions
    D. Proposed Amendments to Active Mode Test Method
    1. Instrumentation and Test Setup
    2. Test Conditions
    3. Test Method for BLE
    4. Measuring Ballast Performance at Less Than Full Light Output
    E. Proposed Amendments to Standby Mode Test Method
    F. Proposed Amendments to 10 CFR 430.23(q)
    G. Proposed Amendments to 10 CFR 429.26
    H. Compliance Dates and Waivers
    I. Test Procedure Costs, Harmonization, and Other Topics
    1. Test Procedure Costs and Impact
    2. Harmonization with Industry Standards
    3. Other Test Procedure Topics
IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
    A. Review Under Executive Order 12866
    B. Review Under Executive Orders 13771 and 13777
    C. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
    D. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
    E. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
    F. Review Under Executive Order 13132
    G. Review Under Executive Order 12988
    H. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    I. Review Under the Treasury and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1999
    J. Review Under Executive Order 12630
    K. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001
    L. Review Under Executive Order 13211
    M. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration 
Act of 1974
    N. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference
V. Public Participation
    A. Submission of Comments
    B. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment
VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

I. Authority and Background

    Fluorescent lamp ballasts are ``covered products'' for which the 
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is authorized to establish and amend 
energy conservation standards and test procedures. (42 U.S.C. 
6292(a)(13), 6295(a)) DOE's energy conservation standards and test 
procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts are currently prescribed at 10 
CFR 430.32(m) and 10 CFR 430.23(q), respectively. The following 
sections discuss DOE's authority to establish test procedures for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts and relevant background information regarding 
DOE's consideration of test procedures for this product.

A. Authority

    The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended 
(``EPCA'' or ``the Act''),\1\ among other things, authorizes 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 \2\ 
established the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products 
Other Than Automobiles,'' which sets forth a variety of provisions 
designed to improve energy efficiency. These consumer products include 
fluorescent lamp ballasts, the subject of this document. (42 U.S.C. 
6292(a)(13))
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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 115-
115 (January 12, 2018).
    \2\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, 
Part B was redesignated Part A.
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    Under EPCA, the 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 the Act 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 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 conservation 
standards adopted under EPCA, and (2) making representations about the 
efficiency of those products. (42 U.S.C. 6295(s) and 6293(c)) 
Similarly, DOE must use these test procedures to determine whether the 
products comply with any relevant standards promulgated under EPCA. (42 
U.S.C. 6295(s))
    Federal energy efficiency requirements for covered products 
established under EPCA generally supersede State laws and regulations 
concerning energy conservation testing, labeling, and standards. (42 
U.S.C. 6297) DOE may, however, grant waivers of Federal preemption for 
particular State laws or regulations, in accordance with the procedures 
and other provisions of EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d))
    Under 42 U.S.C. 6293, EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures 
DOE must follow when prescribing or amending test procedures for 
covered products. EPCA provides in relevant part that any test 
procedures prescribed or amended under this section be reasonably 
designed to produce test results which measure energy efficiency, 
energy use, or estimated annual operating cost of a covered product 
during a representative average use cycle or period of use and not be 
unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3))
    Additionally, EPCA directs DOE to amend its test procedures for all 
covered products to integrate measures of standby mode and off mode 
energy consumption. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)) Standby mode and off 
mode energy consumption must be incorporated into the overall energy 
efficiency, energy consumption, or other energy descriptor for each 
covered product unless the current test procedures already account for 
and incorporate standby and off mode energy consumption or such 
integration is technically infeasible. If an integrated test procedure 
is technically infeasible, DOE must prescribe a separate standby mode 
and off mode energy use test procedure for the covered product, if 
technically feasible. (U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)(ii)) Any such amendment 
must consider the most current versions of the International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301 \3\ and IEC Standard 
62087 \4\ as applicable. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A))
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    \3\ IEC 62301, Household electrical appliances--Measurement of 
standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011-01).
    \4\ IEC 62087, Methods of measurement for the power consumption 
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    If DOE determines that a test procedure amendment is warranted, it 
must publish proposed test procedures and offer the public an 
opportunity to present oral and written comments on them. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(b)(2)) EPCA also requires that, at least once every 7 years, DOE 
evaluate test procedures for each type of covered product, including 
fluorescent lamp ballasts, to determine whether amended test procedures 
would more accurately or fully comply with the requirements for the 
test procedures to not be unduly burdensome to conduct and be 
reasonably designed to produce test results that reflect energy 
efficiency, energy use, and estimated operating costs during a 
representative average use cycle or period of use. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(b)(1)(A)) If the Secretary determines, on his own behalf or in 
response to a petition by any interested person, that a test procedure 
should be prescribed or amended, the Secretary shall promptly publish 
in the Federal Register proposed test procedures and afford interested 
persons an opportunity to present oral and written data, views, and 
arguments with respect to such procedures. The comment period on a

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proposed rule to amend a test procedure shall be at least 60 days and 
may not exceed 270 days. In prescribing or amending a test procedure, 
the Secretary shall take into account such information as the Secretary 
determines relevant to such procedure, including technological 
developments relating to energy use or energy efficiency of the type 
(or class) of covered products involved. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(2)) If DOE 
determines that test procedure revisions are not appropriate, DOE must 
publish its determination not to amend the test procedure. (42 U.S.C. 
6293(b)(1)(A))
    DOE is publishing this NOPR towards satisfying the 7-year review 
requirement within EPCA for both the active mode and standby mode test 
procedures for all categories of fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE has 
tentatively determined that a fluorescent lamp ballast does not have an 
``off mode,'' as defined by EPCA (see section I.B for further details.)

B. Background

    DOE's existing test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts for 
active mode and standby mode operation appear at title 10 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 430, subpart B, appendix Q (``Uniform 
Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts'').
    DOE published a final rule establishing active mode test procedures 
for fluorescent lamp ballasts on April 24, 1991. 56 FR 18677. DOE last 
completed a full review of the active mode test procedures for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts on May 4, 2011. 76 FR 25211. Some of the key 
amendments in that test procedure final rule included updates to 
industry standards, adopting ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) as the 
metric for measuring the energy efficiency of fluorescent lamp 
ballasts, and expanding the test procedure to apply to additional 
products.
    DOE published a final rule establishing standby mode energy 
consumption test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts on October 
22, 2009. 74 FR 54445. DOE determined that, according to EPCA's 
definition of standby mode,\5\ fluorescent lamp ballasts capable of 
standby mode operation are designed to operate in, or function as, a 
lighting control system where auxiliary control devices send signals to 
the ballast; and at zero light output, the ballast is standing by, 
connected to a main power source without being disconnected by an on-
off switch or other type of relay. Further, DOE determined that it is 
not possible for fluorescent lamp ballasts to meet EPCA's definition of 
``off mode,'' \6\ because there is no condition in which the ballast is 
connected to the main power source and is not in a mode already 
accounted for in either active mode or standby mode. 74 FR 54445, 
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    \5\ EPCA defines ``standby mode'' as ``the condition in which an 
energy-using product--(I) is connected to a main power source; and 
(II) offers 1 or more of the following user-oriented or protective 
functions: (aa) To facilitate the activation or deactivation of 
other functions (including active mode) by remote switch (including 
remote control), internal sensor, or timer. (bb) Continuous 
functions, including information or status displays (including 
clocks) or sensor-based functions.'' (42 U.S.C. 
6295(gg)(1)(A)(iii)).
    \6\ EPCA defines ``off mode'' as ``the condition in which an 
energy-using product--(I) is connected to a main power source; and 
(II) is not providing any standby or active mode function.'' (42 
U.S.C. 6295(gg)(1)(A)(ii)).
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    DOE published final rules establishing and amending energy 
conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts on September 19, 
2000, and November 14, 2011, respectively. 65 FR 56740; 76 FR 70547. 
DOE also published final rules on February 4, 2015, June 5, 2015, and 
April 29, 2016, to correct and clarify certain requirements and 
specifications in the CFR relating to energy conservation standards and 
test procedures. 80 FR 5896; 80 FR 31971; 81 FR 25595.
    In this rulemaking, DOE is reviewing the existing active mode and 
standby mode test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts to determine 
appropriate amendments to update and clarify the test procedure as well 
as to support the consideration of energy conservation standards for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE initiated a data gathering process for 
the test procedure and energy conservation standards for fluorescent 
lamp ballasts (hereafter FL Ballast ECS rulemaking) \7\ by publishing a 
Federal Register document announcing a public meeting and availability 
of the framework document on June 23, 2015. 80 FR 35886.
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    \7\ Information regarding the Fluorescent Lamp Ballast 
Rulemaking can be found on regulations.gov, docket number EERE-2015-
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II. Synopsis of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

    In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR), DOE proposes to 
update the fluorescent lamp ballast test procedure as follows: (1) 
Update references to industry standards; (2) clarify the selection of 
reference lamps; (3) provide a second stabilization option for 
measuring ballast luminous efficiency; (4) provide a test procedure for 
measuring the performance of dimming ballasts at light outputs less 
than full light output; and (5) revise the test procedure for measuring 
standby mode energy consumption. DOE has tentatively determined that 
any change in measured values due to the proposed updates would be de 
minimis and the proposed test procedure would not be unduly burdensome. 
DOE's proposed actions are summarized in Table II.1 and addressed in 
detail in section III of this document.

  Table II.1--Summary of Changes in Proposed TP Relative to Current TP
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        Current DOE TP                Proposed TP          Attribution
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References the 2002 version of  Adds checks on inrush   Industry TP
 ANSI C82.11 for testing high    current and             Update to ANSI
 frequency ballasts.             references lamp         82.11.
                                 datasheets in ANSI
                                 C78.81 and ANSI
                                 C78.901 for
                                 appropriate maximum
                                 glow current.
References lamp datasheets in   The 2016 version of     Industry TP
 ANSI C78.81 to specify the      ANSI C78.81 updates     Update to ANSI
 appropriate reference lamp to   the high frequency      C78.81.
 use when testing a particular   characteristics of
 ballast.                        three lamps currently
                                 referenced in Table A.
References lamp datasheets in   Amendment 6 of IEC      Industry TP
 IEC 60081 Amendment 4 to        60081 updates the       Update to IEC
 specify the appropriate         high frequency          60081.
 reference lamp to use when      characteristics of
 testing a particular ballast.   two lamps currently
                                 referenced in Table A.
Does not provide detail to      Adds direction for how  Direction added
 determine which lamp to use     to select a reference   by DOE.
 for testing when ballasts can   lamp to use for
 operate lamps of more than      testing fluorescent
 one base type.                  lamp ballasts
                                 designed and marketed
                                 to operate lamps of
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Measures lamp arc voltage,      Measures lamp arc       Direction added
 current, and power once per     voltage, current, and   by DOE in
 second during stabilization.    power once per minute   response to
                                 during stabilization.   industry
                                                         comments.
Operates ballast for no longer  No maximum operating    Direction added
 than one hour until stable      time until stable       by DOE.
 operating conditions are met.   operating conditions
                                 are met.
Has one method of               Allows a second         Method added by
 stabilization where lamp arc    stabilization option    DOE in response
 voltage, current, and power     where an oven is used   to industry
 are measured once per second    to heat the ballasts    comments.
 until the difference between    prior to testing and
 the maximum and minimum         quantities are
 values do not exceed one        measured once per
 percent over a four minute      minute.
 moving window.
Does not have a method to       Adds a method to        Method added by
 measure ballast performance     measure ballast         DOE in response
 at less than full light         efficiency, a new       to industry
 output.                         metric, at less than    comments.
                                 full light output.
Measures standby mode power by  References IEC 62301    Method changed
 referencing ANSI C82.2.         to measure standby      by DOE per EPCA
                                 mode power.             requirements.
Ballast connects to reference   Reference lamps are     Direction added
 lamp while measuring standby    not required when       by DOE.
 mode power.                     measuring standby
                                 mode power.
No input voltage is specified   Includes                Direction added
 when measuring standby mode     specifications for      by DOE in
 power.                          which input voltage     response to
                                 to operate ballasts     industry
                                 designed and marketed   comments.
                                 to operate at
                                 multiple input
                                 voltages.
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III. Discussion

A. Scope of Applicability

    This rulemaking applies to fluorescent lamp ballasts, which are 
devices that can start and operate fluorescent lamps by providing a 
starting voltage and current and limiting the current during normal 
operation. 10 CFR 430.2. DOE defines a fluorescent lamp as a lamp of 
certain shapes, lengths, bases, and wattages \8\ that is a low pressure 
mercury electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating 
transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury 
discharge into light. 10 CFR 430.2.
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    \8\ See definition of ``fluorescent lamps'' in 10 CFR 430.2 for 
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    In response to the framework document, Northwest Energy Efficiency 
Alliance (NEEA) stated that before DOE decides whether to establish 
standards for additional dimming fluorescent lamp ballasts, it should 
examine the test procedure. (NEEA, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 5 at 
p. 68) \9\ Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Gas 
Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California 
Edison, collectively referred to herein as the California investor-
owned utilities (CA IOUs) recommended that DOE start a new rulemaking 
to update DOE's test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts if dimming 
ballasts will be considered in the FL Ballast ECS rulemaking. (CA IOUs, 
No. 10 at p. 3)
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    \9\ A notation in this form provides a reference for information 
that is in the docket of DOE's rulemaking to review energy 
conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts (Docket No. 
EERE-2015-BT-STD-0006). This notation indicates that the statement 
preceding the reference is included in document number 5 in the 
docket for the fluorescent lamp ballasts energy conservation 
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    After reviewing the test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts, 
DOE is proposing updates and revisions that will accommodate the 
testing of all fluorescent lamp ballasts that meet the definition. This 
includes a test method for ballasts that can be dimmed to make 
representations about performance at lower light output levels. These 
proposals are discussed in detail in the following sections of this 
document.

B. Updates to Industry Standards

    The fluorescent lamp ballast test procedure currently references 
several industry standards. Industry periodically updates its testing 
method to account for changes in ballast technology and/or developments 
in test methodology and/or test instruments. In its review of the 
current test procedure, DOE noted that updated versions of referenced 
industry standards are available. DOE compared updated and current 
versions to determine, as directed by EPCA, whether incorporating by 
reference the latest industry standards would alter measured energy 
efficiency. (42 U.S.C. 6293(e)(1)) After reviewing the industry 
standards incorporated by reference, DOE is proposing, as shown in 
Table III.1, to update the industry standard references in appendix Q:

           Table III.1--Industry Standards Referenced in Appendix Q and the Updated Versions Available
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Industry standard currently referenced in
               appendix Q*                                            Updated version
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ANSI C82.11 \10\ version 2002 (sections    ANSI C82.11 \11\ version 2017.
 2.1 and 2.4.1 of appendix Q).
ANSI C82.1 \12\ version 2004 (sections     ANSI C82.1 \13\ version 2015.
 2.1, 2.3.1, and 2.4.1 of appendix Q).
ANSI C82.2 \14\ version 2002 (sections     ANSI C82.2 \15\ version 2016.
 2.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.3,
 2.5.1.6, 2.5.1.7, 2.5.1.8, 3.2.1, 3.3.1,
 and 3.3.3 of appendix Q).
ANSI C82.3 \16\ version 2002 (section      ANSI C82.3 \17\ version 2016.
 2.4.1 of appendix Q).
ANSI C78.375 \18\ version 1997 (section    ANSI C78.375A \19\ version 2014.
 2.4.2 of appendix Q).
ANSI C78.901 \20\ version 2005 (Table A    ANSI C78.901 \21\ version 2016.
 of appendix Q).
ANSI C78.81 \22\ version 2010 (sections    ANSI C78.81 \23\ version 2016.
 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, and
 Table A of appendix Q).
IEC 60081 Amendment 4, Edition 5, 2010     IEC 60081 Amendment 6, Edition 5, 2017 \25\.
 \24\ (Table A of appendix Q).
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*Note: Additionally DOE is proposing to incorporate by reference ANSI C82.77-2002 \26\ and IEC 62301 Edition
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    The proposed updates to industry standard references do not involve 
substantive changes to the test setup and methodology, but rather 
clarifications. DOE is also proposing to incorporate by reference ANSI 
C82.77-2002 because ANSI C82.11-2017 references this standard when 
specifying input current requirements. The following sections summarize 
updates relevant to DOE's test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts 
in each of the updated industry standards.
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    \10\ ANSI Standard ANSLG_C82.11, American National Standard For 
Lamp Ballasts--High-frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts--Supplements 
(approved January 17, 2002).
    \11\ ANSI Standard C82.11, American National Standard For Lamp 
Ballasts--High-frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts (approved January 
23, 2017).
    \12\ ANSI Standard C82.1, American National Standard For Lamp 
Ballasts--Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast (approved 
November, 19, 2004).
    \13\ ANSI Standard C82.1, American National Standard For Lamp 
Ballasts--Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast (approved 
November, 20, 2015).
    \14\ ANSI Standard C82.2, American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts 
(approved June 6, 2002).
    \15\ ANSI Standard C82.2, American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts 
(approved July 12, 2016).
    \16\ ANSI Standard C82.3, American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps (approved 
September 4, 2002).
    \17\ ANSI Standard C82.3, American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps (approved April 
8, 2016).
    \18\ ANSI Standard C78.375, American National Standard For 
Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for Electrical Measures (approved 
September, 25, 1997).
    \19\ ANSI Standard C78.375A, American National Standard For 
Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for Electrical Measures (approved August, 
28, 2014).
    \20\ ANSI Standard C78.901, American National Standards for 
Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics (approved March 23, 2005).
    \21\ ANSI Standard C78.901, American National Standards for 
Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics (approved August 23, 2016).
    \22\ ANSI Standard C78.81, American National Standard For 
Electric Lamps--Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps-- Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics (approved January, 14, 2010).
    \23\ ANSI Standard C78.81, American National Standard For 
Electric Lamps--Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps-- Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics (approved June 29, 2016).
    \24\  IEC Standard--Double-capped fluorescent lamps--Performance 
specifications, (Amendment 4, Edition 5.0) (approved February 2010).
    \25\ IEC Standard--Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Performance 
specifications, (Amendment 6, Edition 5.0) (approved August 2017).''
    \26\ ANSI Standard C82.77, American National Standard--Harmonic 
Emission Limits--Related Power Quality Requirements (approved 
January 17, 2002).
    \27\ IEC 62301, Household electrical appliances--Measurement of 
standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011-01).
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1. ANSI C82.2, ANSI C82.11, ANSI C82.77, ANSI C82.1, ANSI C82.3
    DOE's current test procedure incorporates by reference ANSI C82.2-
2002 for instruments, test conditions, and test measurements. DOE 
identified no changes in the 2016 version of C82.2 compared to the 2002 
version.\28\ DOE's review and information on the standard indicates 
that the revised 2016 version reaffirms the 2002 version. To align with 
the latest versions of industry standards, DOE proposes to update the 
incorporation by reference to the 2016 version of ANSI C82.2.
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    \28\ DOE notes the 2016 version of ANSI C82.2 contains a 
typographical error where the required ambient temperature is stated 
as 25OC  1OC instead of 25[deg]C  1[deg]C.
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    Currently, DOE's test procedure references sections 3.2.1 
(``Operating Conditions''), 4 (``Electrical supply characteristics--
test ballast measurement circuits''), 5 (``Electrical supply circuits--
reference ballast measurement circuits''), 7 (``Test measurement 
circuits''), 8 (``Electrical Instruments''), and 13 (``Ballast efficacy 
factor'') of ANSI C82.2-2002. In this NOPR, DOE proposes to reference 
only sections 3 (``Pertinent measurements''), 4, and 7 (disregarding 
Figure 1 and Figure 3) of ANSI C82.2-2016. DOE is proposing to no 
longer reference section 5 of ANSI C82.2 because it would be redundant 
and potentially confusing when read with other proposals in this NOPR. 
Section 5 of ANSI C82.2 states that reference ballasts must meet the 
electrical supply characteristics in ANSI C82.3 and ANSI C78.375. In 
this NOPR, DOE is proposing to explicitly state that reference ballasts 
must meet the requirements in ANSI C82.3, which also references ANSI 
C78.375 (see section III.D.1). To provide one set of direct and 
consistent industry references for reference ballasts, DOE is proposing 
to remove references to section 5 of ANSI C82.2. Section 8 of ANSI 
C82.2 only states instruments should meet the requirements outlined in 
ANSI C78.375. To streamline referenced in the DOE test procedure, DOE 
is proposing to directly reference ANSI C78.375 for specifications 
regarding instruments (see section III.D.1). DOE is proposing to not 
reference section 13 of ANSI C82.2 because it is not necessary. Section 
13 specifies measurement of the ballast efficacy factor, a measurement 
that is not required by the DOE test procedure. As noted, the revised 
ANSI C82.2-2016 proposed for incorporation contains no changes compared 
to the currently referenced ANSI C82.2-2002. However, the latest 
versions of the industry standards, ANSI C82.1 and ANSI C82.11 cited in 
relevant sections of ANSI C82.2 have been modified.
    DOE's current test procedure states that where ANSI C82.2-2002 
references ANSI C82.1, the operator must use the 2004 version of ANSI 
C82.1 to test low-frequency ballasts, and the 2002 version of ANSI 
C82.11 to test high-frequency ballasts. DOE proposes to update these 
instructions (and the corresponding incorporations by reference in 10 
CFR 430.3) to the 2017 version and 2015 version, respectively.
    DOE identified the following seven changes in the 2017 version of 
ANSI C82.11 compared to the 2002 version:
     A small decrease in the range of ambient temperatures 
within which a ballast must operate to be within the stated scope of 
the standard. As discussed further below, this change has no effect on 
DOE's test procedure.
     Removal of the definition section. The 2017 version 
instead directly references ANSI C82.13 for definitions regarding 
fluorescent lamps and ballasts.
     Reference to lamp datasheets in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI 
C78.901 for thresholds of lamp current in reference lamps instead of 
specifying these thresholds within ANSI C82.11.
     Reference to ANSI C82.77 for limits on harmonic distortion 
of input currents instead of specifying these limits within ANSI 
C82.11.
     Addition of thresholds for aggregate peak inrush current 
amplitude and duration of steady state current.
     Reference to lamp datasheets in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI 
C78.901 instead of specifying the maximum glow current during ballast 
starting time within ANSI C82.11.
     Addition of Annex D, ``Dimming Ballast Efficiency Test 
Method.''
    Below is more detailed discussion of each change.
    First, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 describes the scope as 
ballast and lamp combinations normally intended for use in ambient 
temperatures 10 to 40 Celsius, which is a slight reduction from the 
stated scope of the 2002 version (10 to 41 Celsius). This change has no 
effect on DOE's test procedure because DOE's test procedure is 
applicable to any product that meets the definition of a fluorescent 
lamp ballast and that definition does not specify an ambient 
temperature range.
    Second, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 removed the definitions 
section and instead now references ANSI C82.13.\29\ ANSI C82.13 is an 
industry

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standard for fluorescent lamp and ballast definitions and is also 
referenced by DOE's test procedure. DOE has tentatively determined this 
change has no effect on the DOE test procedure because the definitions 
are already explicitly defined in appendix Q. Therefore, this update to 
the referenced industry standard would not impact the current 
requirements of the DOE test procedure.
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    \29\ ANSI Standard C82.13, American National Standard For Lamp 
Ballast--Definitions for Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts (approved 
July 23, 2002).
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    Third, the 2002 version of ANSI C82.11 states that the lamp current 
in a reference lamp shall not exceed 107.5 percent of the current 
delivered to the same lamp by a reference ballast at its rated value. 
The maximum threshold in the 2017 version instead is as specified in 
ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901, with minimum limits specified in the 
specific lamp datasheet. DOE's test procedure already requires adhering 
to the 2017 limits; it requires following specifications in the 
applicable lamp datasheet in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901 for reference 
lamps (see section III.B.3). The specific lamp datasheet to use for a 
reference lamp is specified in Table A in appendix Q. Therefore, this 
update to the referenced industry standard would not impact the current 
requirements of the DOE test procedure.
    Fourth, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 references ANSI C82.77-2002 
for limits to the harmonic distortion of input currents. These limits 
are identical to those specified in ANSI C82.11-2002, and therefore, 
the update to the referenced industry standard would not change the 
current requirements of the DOE test procedure. Because ANSI C82.11-
2017 explicitly references ANSI C82.77-2002 for harmonic distortion of 
input currents, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference ANSI C82.77-
2002 into appendix Q.
    Fifth, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 adds requirements on inrush 
currents in a ballast circuit, stating that the aggregate peak inrush 
current amplitude and duration for each value of steady state current 
must be less than a set of given values. These added instructions 
regarding inrush current, which is current drawn when the ballast is 
first turned on, aid in establishing stable operating conditions for 
the lamp and ballast system. DOE has tentatively determined that these 
straightforward checks on inrush current will aid in establishing final 
stable operating conditions. This update to the industry standard would 
have minimal impact on current requirements. Additionally, the 2017 
version of ANSI C82.11 adds Annex C, ``(Normative) Methods of 
Measurements.'' DOE has tentatively determined that the applicable 
parts of Annex C address test steps for which the DOE test procedure is 
already providing explicit instructions. Therefore, the inclusion of 
Annex C would not impact the current requirements of the DOE test 
procedure. The 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 also updates its normative 
references section to remove, add, and update versions of certain 
industry standards. DOE determined that of these changes only updated 
references to ANSI C82.2-2002 (R2007, R2016), ANSI C82.3-2016 and ANSI 
C78.81-2010 were relevant to the DOE test procedure. Versions of these 
industry standards are already incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 
430.3 for appendix Q and therefore, would be referenced to execute the 
DOE test procedure. DOE is retaining the currently incorporated 2010 
version of ANSI C78.81 for compliance purposes (see section III.B.3). 
DOE is proposing to update to the 2016 versions of ANSI C82.2 and ANSI 
C82.3 and as discussed in this section has tentatively determined that 
the updates in these versions would not impact the current DOE test 
procedure. Therefore, DOE has tentatively determined that this update 
to references in ANSI C82.11-2017 has no impact on the current DOE test 
procedure requirements.
    Sixth, instead of stating that maximum glow current during ballast 
starting time is not to exceed 25 milliamps as in the 2002 version of 
ANSI C82.11, the 2017 version references the appropriate thresholds in 
the lamp datasheets in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901. DOE tentatively 
determined the change in the maximum glow current requirement will 
result in a more precise threshold but minimal difference in each 
sample unit's starting characteristics. This update to the industry 
standard would have minimal impact on current requirements. In 
addition, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 removes thresholds for 
starting time that are based on supply frequency of commercially 
available magnetic ballasts, but retains the primary threshold criteria 
for starting time. DOE tentatively concluded this change is removing a 
description no longer necessary for the testing of electronic ballasts, 
the subject of ANSI C82.11. Hence this update to the industry standard 
would have no impact on the current requirements of the DOE test 
procedure.
    Seventh, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11 adds Annex D, ``Dimming 
Ballast Efficiency Test Method.'' This test method describes how to 
measure ballast output power and input power at 50 to 100 percent of 
light output, specifically including cathode power in the ballast 
output power measurement. The test method also specifies a pre-
stabilization procedure in which the ballast is preheated in an oven 
and the reference lamp pre-burned before the lamp-and-ballast system is 
connected for stabilization. The procedure is very similar to the test 
procedure proposed by Philips (see section III.D.3.a). In this NOPR, 
DOE is proposing the test procedure described in Annex D of ANSI 
C82.11-2017 as a method to make representations of ballast performance 
at light output levels less than full light output. See section III.D.4 
for further discussion.
    Certain sections of ANSI C82.2-2016 that DOE proposes to 
incorporate by reference also reference ANSI C82.1 for the testing of 
low frequency ballasts. The DOE test procedure currently incorporates 
by reference the 2004 version of ANSI C82.1. As part of its review, DOE 
compared the 2015 and 2004 versions of ANSI C82.1 and identified no 
changes in the 2015 version of ANSI C82.1 compared to the 2004 version. 
To align, as much as possible, with the latest versions of industry 
standards, DOE proposes to update its incorporation by reference to the 
2015 version of ANSI C82.1. Therefore, this update to the referenced 
industry standard would not impact the current requirements of the DOE 
test procedure.
    DOE's current test procedure incorporates by reference the 2002 
version of ANSI C82.3, which specifies the design features and 
operational requirements of reference ballasts when operating 
fluorescent lamps to determine the appropriate reference lamp. DOE 
proposes to update its test procedure by incorporating by reference the 
2016 version instead of the 2002 version. DOE identified four changes 
in the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 compared to the 2002 version: three 
related to tolerances (impedance, frequency, and voltage), and a 
clarification about instruments. First, for high frequency operation, 
the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 removes the impedance tolerance of 1 
percent for currents between 50 and 115 percent of the calibration 
current of the reference ballast. Second, the 2016 version of ANSI 
C82.3 removes frequency tolerances for different types of reference 
ballasts when operating with a lamp. Third, when operating a reference 
ballast with a lamp at high frequency, the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 
increases the power supply voltage tolerance from 0.2 percent to 1.0 
percent. The 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 removes impedance tolerances at 
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tolerance and allows a wider range for power supply voltage tolerance, 
and therefore, could allow for minor changes in the measured value of 
current, frequency, or voltage. However, DOE's current test procedure 
requires that selected reference lamps meet specific current, 
frequency, and voltage requirements specified in the relevant lamp 
datasheets in ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901. Therefore, even while 
applying updated tolerance requirements, the final measured current, 
frequency, and voltage must meet the existing requirements in the 
referenced lamp datasheets. Hence, if all requirements for reference 
lamps in DOE's test procedures are satisfied, DOE has tentatively 
determined that changes in impedance, frequency, and voltage tolerances 
in ANSI C82.3 will not affect the selection of the appropriate 
reference lamp. Fourth, the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 has updated its 
instruments section to reference ANSI C82.11 instead of stating 
``details are under consideration.'' This update would not affect the 
current test procedure because these instrumentation requirements are 
already specified in section 2.2 of the test procedure.
    In summary, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the 2016 
version of ANSI C82.2, the 2017 version of ANSI C82.11, the 2002 
version of ANSI C82.77, the 2015 version of ANSI C82.1, and the 2016 
version of ANSI C82.3 in appendix Q. DOE has tentatively determined 
that these updates would not result in changes to values of BLE 
measured at full light output because the differences do not result in 
substantive changes to test setup or methodology. Incorporation by 
reference of the latest versions of industry standards will also better 
align the DOE test procedures with test methods that industry considers 
to be improvements to previous methods. DOE tentatively finds that 
these industry updates further increase the clarity of the DOE's test 
procedures. DOE requests comments on its proposal to incorporate by 
reference the 2016 version of ANSI C82.2, the 2017 version of ANSI 
C82.11, the 2002 version of ANSI C82.77, the 2015 version of ANSI 
C82.1, and the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 in appendix Q.
2. ANSI C78.375A \30\
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    DOE's current test procedure incorporates by reference the 1997 
version of ANSI C78.375 to specify requirements for temperature and air 
movement in the test facility. DOE's test procedure also references the 
2002 version of ANSI C82.2, which references the 1997 version of ANSI 
C78.375 for specifications regarding electrical instruments and ambient 
conditions for lamp measurements. The 2014 version of ANSI C78.375A 
does not update specifications for ambient conditions, such as room 
temperature/air movement, for lamp measurements or electrical 
instruments. Although there are some changes in the normative 
references section to update to lamp datasheets in newer versions of 
ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901 and to update to the referenced version of 
ANSI C82.3, these changes do not affect instructions for 
instrumentation and ambient conditions in DOE's test procedure. Hence 
these updates to the industry standard would have no impact on the 
current requirements of the DOE test procedure.
    DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the 2014 version of ANSI 
C78.375A in appendix Q because DOE has tentatively determined that 
doing so would not make substantive changes to test setup and 
methodology. Incorporation by reference of this latest version will 
also better align DOE test procedures with updates to industry test 
methods. DOE tentatively finds that these industry updates further 
increase the clarity of the test methods. DOE requests comments on its 
proposal to incorporate by reference the 2014 version of ANSI C78.375A 
in appendix Q.
3. ANSI C78.81, ANSI C78.901, and IEC 60081 Amendment 6
    Table A in DOE's current test procedure incorporates by reference 
lamp datasheets in ANSI C78.81-2010, ANSI C78.901-2005, and IEC 60081 
Amendment 4 to specify the appropriate reference lamp to use when 
testing a particular ballast. DOE's current test procedure also 
incorporates by reference version 2002 of ANSI C82.2 for test 
measurements, which specifies operating the test ballast at the rated 
frequency and input voltages as specified in the ANSI C78 lamp 
datasheets. The 2016 version of ANSI C78.81 updates three of the lamp 
datasheets currently referenced in Table A: (1) 32 W 4-foot medium 
bipin T8 lamp (updated datasheet from version 1005-2 to version 1005-
4), (2) 86 W 8-foot recessed double contact T8 lamp (updated datasheet 
from version 1501-1 to 1501-2) and, (3) 59 W 8-foot single pin T8 lamp 
(updated datasheet from version 1505-1 to version 1505-2). The 2016 
version of ANSI C78.901 updates the lamp datasheet for the 32 W 2-foot 
U-shaped medium bipin T8 lamp referenced in Table A (datasheet from 
version 4027-1 to version 4027-2). Amendment 6 of IEC 60081 updates two 
other lamp datasheets referenced in Table A: (1) 54 W 4-foot miniature 
bipin T5 HO (datasheet 60081-IEC 6840-4 to 60081-IEC 6840-5) and (2) 28 
W 4-foot miniature bipin T5 SO (datasheet 60081-IEC 6640-5 to 60081-IEC 
6640-6). DOE also proposes to remove references to ``rapid-start 
lamps'' and ``instant-start lamps'' in the ``Ballast Type'' column in 
Table A. The starting method (e.g. rapid start, instant start) is 
dictated by the type of ballast and the lamp datasheet provides the 
appropriate reference lamp specifications for the applicable starting 
method. Hence including the lamps' associated starting method in this 
table is confusing and unnecessary. Changes to the lamp datasheets in 
ANSI C78.81 and IEC 60081 will have minimal impact on current 
requirements.
    Table III.2 is a summary of differences DOE identified between the 
updated lamp datasheets compared to the versions currently referenced 
in appendix Q.

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      Table III.2--Updated Lamp Datasheets Referenced in Appendix Q
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                                     Current
                                 specifications            Updated
          Lamp type               referenced in        specifications
                                   appendix Q
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32 W 4-foot medium bipin T8   Provides low and      Removes low
 lamp.                         high frequency        frequency
Datasheet 7881-1005.........   specifications        specifications.
                              HF Reference Arc      HF Reference Arc
                               Power: 29 W.          Power: 29.2 W.
                              HF Operating          HF Operating
                               Voltage: 136 V.       Voltage: 137 V.
                              Datasheet Version 2   Datasheet Version 4
                               (7881-1005-2).        (7881-1005-4).
86 W 8-foot recessed double   HF Reference Arc      HF Reference Arc
 contact T8 lamp.              Power: 84.0 W         Power: 85.0 W.
Datasheet 7881-1501.........  HF Operating          HF Operating
                               Voltage: 216 V.       Voltage: 216 V.
                              Datasheet Version 1   Datasheet Version 2
                               (7881-1501-1).        (7881-1501-2).
59 W 8-foot single pin T8     Provides low and      Removes low
 lamp.                         high frequency        frequency
Datasheet 7881-1505.........   specifications        specifications.
                              HF Reference Arc      HF Reference Arc
                               Power: 57 W.          Power: 57.1 W.
                              HF Operating          HF Operating
                               Voltage: 272 V.       Voltage: 270 V.
                              Lamp Current: 0.213   Lamp Current: 0.215
                               A.                    A.
                              Datasheet Version 1   Datasheet Version 2
                               (7881-1505-1).        (7881-1505-2).
32 W 2-foot U-shaped medium   Provides low          Removes low
 bipin T8 lamp.                frequency operation   frequency operation
Datasheet 78901-4027........   specifications        specifications.
                              Datasheet Version 1   Datasheet Version 2
                               (78901-4027-1).       (78901-4027-2).
54 W 4-foot miniature bipin   Maximum Operation     Maximum Operation
 T5 HO.                        Current: 0.625 A      Current: 0.62 A.
Datasheet 60081-IEC 6840....  Maximum Current       Maximum Current
                               input to the          input to the
                               cathode: 0.65 A.      cathode: 0.67 A.
                              Datasheet Version 4   Datasheet Version 6
                               (60081-IEC 6840-4).   (60081-IEC 6840-6).
28 W 4-foot miniature bipin   Maximum Operation     Maximum Operation
 T5 SO.                        Current: 0.205 A      Current: 0.210 A.
Datasheet 60081-IEC 6640....  Maximum Current       Maximum Current
                               input to the          input to the
                               cathode: 0.220 A.     cathode: 0.240 A.
                              Datasheet Version 5   Datasheet Version 7
                               (60081-IEC 6640-5).   (60081-IEC 6640-7).
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    Updates to the 2016 versions of ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901 remove 
the low frequency specifications from lamp datasheets for the 32 W 4-
foot medium bipin T8 lamp, 59 W 8-foot single pin T8 lamp, and 32 W 2-
foot U-shaped medium bipin T8 lamp. Low frequency lamp characteristics 
and reference ballast characteristics are necessary to determine the 
appropriate reference lamp for testing low frequency ballasts. A part 
of the identification process of a reference lamp is testing it on a 
reference ballast. Therefore, DOE is proposing to provide low frequency 
lamp characteristics (i.e., arc wattage, approximate cathode wattage, 
total wattage, voltage, and current), reference ballast characteristics 
(i.e., rated input voltage, reference current, impedance) and cathode 
heating requirements for rapid start circuits in appendix Q for low 
frequency ballasts that operate 32 W 4-foot medium bipin T8 lamps, 59 W 
8-foot single pin T8 lamps, and 32 W 2-foot U-shaped medium bipin T8 
lamps. Hence these updates to the industry standard would not impact 
the current requirements of the DOE test procedure.
    Further, DOE has tentatively determined that changes to the values 
of reference lamp characteristics from updating the reference of ANSI 
C78.81 to the 2016 version, ANSI C78.901 to the 2016 version, and IEC 
60081 Amendment 4 to IEC 60081 Amendment 6 are within testing 
tolerances and therefore, minor. Incorporation of these latest versions 
would also better align DOE test procedures with updates to test 
specifications that industry considers to be improvements to previous 
methods. Therefore, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the 2016 
version of ANSI C78.81, the 2016 version of ANSI C78.901, and Amendment 
6 of IEC 60081 in appendix Q. DOE requests comments on its proposal to 
update ANSI C78.81 to the 2016 version, ANSI C78.901 to the 2016 
version, and IEC 60081 Amendment 4 to IEC 60081 Amendment 6.

C. Definitions

    Several definitions and directions in the current and proposed DOE 
test procedure for FLBs use the term ``designed and marketed.'' 
Currently, ``designed and marketed'' means that the intended 
application of the lamp is clearly stated in all publicly available 
documents (e.g., product literature, catalogs, and packaging labels). 
(See 10 CFR 430.2 for full definition.) DOE proposes to specify that 
the term also refer to the intended application of the ballast as the 
latter part of the definition clearly states that the term is 
applicable to fluorescent lamp ballasts.
    To streamline and simplify the test procedure, DOE proposes to 
remove the following terms that are currently defined but will no 
longer be used in the revised test procedure: AC control signal, 
cathode heating, DC control signal, F34T12 lamp, F96T12/ES lamp, 
F96T12HO/ES lamp, PLC control signal, and wireless control signal. 
Regarding the terms for control signals, DOE is proposing to use 
updated terminology reflective of the products currently available on 
the market. Regarding the other proposed deletions, the changes do not 
impact the current requirements of the DOE test procedure because they 
are not used in either the current or the proposed test procedure. DOE 
requests comments on its proposal to remove definitions.

D. Proposed Amendments to Active Mode Test Method

1. Instrumentation and Test Setup
    In the instrumentation section, 2.2, of the active mode test 
procedure in appendix Q, DOE proposes to reference section 9 
(``Electrical Instruments'') of ANSI C78.375A-2014 instead of 
referencing ANSI C82.2 generally. Section 8 of ANSI C82.2 states that 
instruments used for measuring lamp and ballast systems shall meet 
requirements in ANSI C78.375. DOE notes that the currently incorporated 
ANSI C82.2-2002 and proposed for incorporation ANSI C82.2-2016 both 
reference the 1997 version of ANSI C78.375. DOE's proposal to 
incorporate by reference the 2014 version of ANSI C78.375 (referred to 
as ANSI C78.375A) in appendix Q does not change existing requirements 
because ANSI C78.375A-2014 makes no updates to its electrical 
instruments section compared to the 1997 version, ANSI C78.375 (see 
section III.B.2).

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    In addition, DOE proposes to amend the test setup section, 2.3, of 
the active mode test procedure to: (1) More precisely reference 
industry standards and (2) rename the ``Power Analyzer'' subsection to 
``Test Circuits'' and clarify requirements for the power analyzer. DOE 
also proposes to add provisions for selecting reference lamps to 
increase clarity. These changes in appendix Q are discussed in further 
detail below.
    Section 2.1 ``Active Mode Procedure'' of DOE's current test 
procedure requires that where ANSI C82.2 references ANSI C82.1, ANSI 
C82.1 must be used for testing low-frequency ballasts and ANSI C82.11 
must be used for testing high-frequency ballasts. To clarify when to 
use which ANSI standard, DOE proposes to include specific references in 
test setup, section 2.3.1, which currently references ANSI C82.1 and 
ANSI C78.81 without specific instruction regarding low- or high-
frequency ballasts. In addition, DOE also proposes to add an 
instruction to disregard section 5.3 (``Ballast Output'') of ANSI 
C82.1, which specifies minimum power factor requirements that may be 
confused with the minimum power factor requirements set forth in DOE's 
energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts (see 10 CFR 
430.32(m)). Further DOE proposes to disregard section 5.3.1 (``Ballast 
Factor'') in ANSI C82.11 because the DOE test procedure does not 
specify determination of ballast factor. DOE also proposes to disregard 
Annex D (``Dimming Ballast Energy Efficiency Test Method'') and 5.13 
(``Ballast Efficiency'') in ANSI C82.11 for the active mode test 
procedure of measuring BLE at full light output, a metric that is 
different from ballast efficiency described in these sections. Note 
that DOE is proposing a test method that references Annex D for the 
active mode test procedure to measure ballast efficiency at lower light 
output levels (see section III.D.4). DOE also proposes to remove the 
reference in section 2.3.1 to ANSI C78.81 for wiring instructions as 
this industry standard does not provide instructions on wiring a lamp 
and ballast circuit. Finally, DOE proposes to add the instruction that 
specifications in referenced industry standards that are recommended, 
stated as ``shall'' or ``should'' be met, or that are not clearly 
mandatory are, for purposes of the DOE test procedure, mandatory 
(unless they conflict with language in appendix Q) to ensure testing is 
conducted in a fair and uniform manner by different entities to yield 
consistent results.
    In evaluating the test setup section in the active mode test 
procedure, DOE has tentatively determined that the ``Power Analyzer'' 
section, currently section 2.3.2, provides instructions not only for 
the power analyzer but also for connecting the power supply, ballast, 
and lamp in the appropriate circuit. Therefore, DOE proposes to rename 
this section as ``Test Circuits.'' One of the current requirements in 
section 2.3.2 is that the power analyzer must have ``n + 1'' channels 
where ``n'' is the number of lamps the ballast can operate. However, to 
ensure that the power analyzer has enough channels, DOE proposes to 
clarify that ``n'' is the maximum number of lamps the ballast is 
designed and marketed to operate. DOE requests comment on its proposal 
to clarify that the power analyzer must have one more channel than the 
maximum number of lamps the ballast is designed and marketed to 
operate.
    In addition, based on its review of the existing test procedure and 
products currently available on the market, DOE has tentatively 
determined that more information is needed in appendix Q to specify 
which lamps to use to test ballasts. The market now offers certain 
ballasts that each can operate lamps of more than one lamp base type--
for example, T5 (miniature bipin), T8 (medium bipin), and T12 lamps 
(both recessed double contact and slimline). The existing test 
procedure does not provide enough detail to determine which lamp to use 
for testing these ballasts. Therefore, DOE proposes to amend the test 
procedure to clarify requirements for selecting the reference lamp to 
use for testing these ballasts. First, DOE proposes that a ballast 
designed and marketed to operate lamps of multiple base types, except 
for sign ballasts, must be tested with one base type in the following 
order of decreasing preference: Medium bipin, miniature bipin, single 
pin, and recessed double contact. Second, DOE proposes to require, 
after selecting the base type, selecting lamp(s) of only one diameter, 
in the following order of decreasing preference: T8, T5, or T12. The 
order of preferences specified for selecting base type and diameter is 
based on the most common products on the market. DOE has tentatively 
determined these proposed updates to appendix Q provide further 
clarification and do not impact the current requirements of the DOE 
test procedure. DOE requests comments on the proposed amendments for 
selecting the appropriate base type and diameter for reference lamps 
operated by ballasts that can operate lamps with multiple base types 
and diameters.
    Finally, section 2.3.1.3 of appendix Q specifies that the 
fluorescent lamp used for testing must be a reference lamp as defined 
in ANSI C82.13 and be seasoned for at least 12 hours. ANSI C82.13 
states that reference lamps are ``seasoned lamps which under stable 
operating conditions and in conjunction with the specified reference 
ballast operate at'' certain voltage, wattage, and current. DOE 
proposes updates to this section by requiring testing each reference 
lamp with a reference ballast that meets the criteria of the 2016 
version of ANSI C82.3, the industry standard for reference ballasts of 
fluorescent lamps. Based on the definition of a reference lamp in ANSI 
C82.13 and industry practice, manufacturers should already be using an 
industry-approved reference ballast to select the reference lamp. This 
explicit instruction ensures that the correct procedures and 
requirements are followed when identifying a reference lamp. In 
addition, DOE proposes to include the stabilization criteria as 
specified in the proposed section 2.5.2.1 (see section III.D.3.a) for 
stabilizing reference lamps. ANSI C82.13 states that reference lamps 
must have certain values under stable operating conditions and the 
proposed stabilization criteria sets forth how to determine whether the 
conditions have stabilized. DOE has tentatively determined the proposed 
update to require testing each reference lamp with a reference ballast 
that meets the criteria of the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3 provides 
further clarification and would not impact the current requirements of 
the DOE test procedure.
2. Test Conditions
    DOE proposes to amend the test conditions section of the active 
mode test procedure to provide more specific references to sections of 
referenced industry standards. Instead of generally referencing all of 
ANSI C82.2 for test conditions, DOE proposes to specifically reference 
ANSI C82.2 sections 3 ``Pertinent measurements'' and 4 ``Electrical 
supply characteristics--test ballast measurement circuits.'' After 
reviewing ANSI C82.2 DOE has tentatively determined that these sections 
provide applicable requirements for establishing the appropriate test 
conditions. Section 3 of ANSI C82.2 requires that ballast input and 
output measurements comply with specifications in ANSI C82.1 (as 
incorporated in the proposed appendix Q, this instruction applies to 
low-frequency ballasts; for high-frequency ballasts appendix Q requires 
the specifications in ANSI C82.11). Section 4 of ANSI C82.2 provides 
specifications regarding test voltage, frequency, line voltage wave 
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supply-source impedance. Additionally, section 2.4.2 of appendix Q of 
DOE's current test procedure references ANSI C78.375 to specify 
requirements for temperature and air movement in the test facility. DOE 
proposes to specifically reference ANSI C78.375A section 4, ``Ambient 
Conditions for Lamp Measurements,'' which contains the appropriate 
information for temperature and air movement requirements. DOE has 
tentatively determined that these updates would provide more direct 
references of how to take measurements. Hence, the proposed updates to 
appendix Q would only provide further clarification and would not 
impact the current requirements of the DOE test procedure.
    DOE requests comments on the proposal to remove general references 
to ANSI C82.2 and ANSI C78.375 and instead specifically reference ANSI 
C82.2 sections 3 and 4 and ANSI C78.375A section 4 for test conditions 
in the active mode test procedure in appendix Q.
3. Test Method for BLE
    DOE proposes to amend the test method section of the active mode 
test procedure to (1) revise the stabilization procedure, including 
adding a second stabilization option, and (2) require measuring lamp 
arc current and voltage as root mean square (RMS) values. The changes 
are discussed in further detail below.
a. Stabilization Criteria
    In the framework document for the FL Ballast ECS rulemaking, DOE 
received several comments regarding a second stabilization option when 
measuring BLE. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 
and Philips Lighting (Philips) stated that although the current DOE 
test procedure provides consistent and repeatable results, some 
technical experts have been considering a second stabilization option 
that removes the need to acquire large amounts of data but yields 
comparable results to the current DOE test procedure. (Philips, No. 8 
at p. 2; NEMA, No. 12 at p. 2) \31\ NEMA noted that industry has been 
engaged with the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee examining a 
modified stabilization procedure and also encouraged DOE to review it 
to reduce testing time and costs. (NEMA, No. 12 at p. 2) Universal 
Lighting Technologies (ULT) agreed that DOE should review this 
stabilization procedure to remove the need to obtain large amounts of 
data. (ULT, No. 6 at p. 2) \32\
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    Philips explained that the second stabilization option would 
require preheating potted ballasts at 40 [deg]C in an oven until they 
are stable, typically for three to four hours. In the meantime, the 
test lamp(s) should be pre-burned while connected to a ballast with 
similar output power, lamp current, and ballast factor as the ballast 
being tested. Specifically, four-foot T8 lamps should be pre-burned for 
15 minutes and four-foot T5 lamps and eight-foot T8 and T12 should be 
pre-burned for at least two hours. The ballast should be kept in the 
oven until ready to be connected to the test lamp for stabilization. 
Philips stated that stabilization should be done according to IES LM-9 
\33\ section 6.2.3. Accordingly, six measurements of parameters (i.e., 
input power, lamp power, lamp current, and lamp voltage) should be 
taken over five minutes and the difference between the minimum and 
maximum of each of lamp arc power, lamp current, and lamp voltage 
divided by the average value of the measurements should be less than or 
equal to 1 percent to be considered stable. Philips explained that upon 
completion of the test the ballast will remain on the test bench until 
the next ballast to be tested is ready to be removed from the oven. 
Philips asserted that this method would minimize the time the test 
lamps are off, thereby reducing the stabilization time and, 
subsequently, the overall testing time. (Philips, No. 8 \34\ at pp. 2-
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    Philips provided BLE test data using the current DOE test procedure 
and the second stabilization option for T5 and T8 rapid start and T8 
instant start ballasts. For each type of ballast Philips tested five 
units of four different models and provided an average BLE for each 
model at 120 V and 277 V. Philips asserted that their stabilization 
method provided consistent test results similar to the current DOE test 
procedure while reducing the amount of data that must be recorded. 
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    DOE considered the second stabilization option recommended by 
Philips in its evaluation of the test method for the active mode test 
procedure and reviewed the data Philips provided. The data showed 
slight differences in average BLEs based on whether DOE's test 
procedure or the second stabilization option was used. However, DOE 
found these differences to be de minimis. Based on this review, DOE 
agrees that the second stabilization option would save overall testing 
time, particularly when testing large numbers of ballasts (one after 
the other). Therefore, DOE is proposing to allow the stabilization 
method recommended by Philips as a second stabilization option when 
testing for BLE (see proposed appendix Q, section 2.5.2.2 ``Option 
2''). The Option 2 stabilization method is described in Annex D of ANSI 
C82.11. Specifically, DOE is proposing that stable operating conditions 
under this option be determined according to steps 1 through 6 of 
section D.2.1 in Annex D of ANSI C82.11. DOE has tentatively determined 
this proposed update to appendix Q would provide another method for 
stabilization and because it is optional would not impact the current 
requirements of the DOE test procedure unless a manufacturer 
voluntarily decides to use the optional method.
    In addition to allowing a second stabilization option, DOE is 
proposing a few changes to the existing stabilization method (proposed 
in section 2.5.2.1 ``Option 1'' of appendix Q). DOE reviewed the 
stabilization criteria in IES LM-9 (proposed in the Option 2 
stabilization method) and tentatively determined that taking 
measurements once per minute to determine if a fluorescent lamp has 
stabilized is sufficient to determine if a fluorescent lamp ballast has 
stabilized. Therefore, in addition to proposing this criteria in the 
Option 2 stabilization method, DOE proposes to modify the current 
requirement that lamp arc voltage, current, and power be measured once 
per second, to require instead that those factors be measured once per 
minute in the Option 1 stabilization method. DOE does not find a need 
to restrict the maximum time required to achieve stable operating 
conditions and therefore, proposes to remove the requirement that the 
ballast must be operated for no longer than one hour until stable 
operating conditions are met. DOE has tentatively determined that these 
changes to the sampling frequency would not impact final steady-state 
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appendix Q would have minimal impact on the requirements of the current 
DOE test procedure. DOE requests comments on its proposal to include a 
second stabilization option, change the sampling frequency from one 
second to one minute in Option 1, and remove the restriction against 
operating a fluorescent lamp ballast for longer than one hour to 
determine stable operating conditions in Option 1.
b. Measurements
    DOE's test procedure currently requires measurement of lamp arc 
current and lamp arc voltage but does not specify whether these are 
peak, average, or RMS values. Based on general industry practice of 
electrical circuit measurements, DOE has interpreted these measurements 
to be RMS values. For clarity, DOE proposes to require the measurement 
of lamp arc current and voltage as RMS values. DOE has tentatively 
determined these proposed updates to appendix Q provide further 
clarification and would not impact the current requirements of the DOE 
test procedure. DOE requests comments on the specification that lamp 
arc current and lamp arc voltage be RMS values.
    DOE's test procedure also currently references section 7 of ANSI 
C82.2 for measuring input power and sections 3.2.1 and 4 of ANSI C82.2 
for measuring input voltage and current. Upon further review of these 
sections, DOE has tentatively determined that to measure input power, 
Figure 1 and Figure 3 referenced in section 7 of ANSI C82.2 are not 
relevant. Figure 1 is not relevant for input power measurements as it 
specifies a measurement circuit to determine lamp current, lamp 
voltage, and lamp power, which are output measurements of the ballast. 
Figure 3 is unnecessary as it specifies a circuit to measure current in 
rapid start ballasts. DOE's test procedure already provides a 
measurement circuit for rapid start ballasts. However, Figure 2 of 
section 7 of ANSI C82.2 demonstrates the setup to measure a ballast's 
input voltage and current. DOE is proposing to exclude section 3.2.1 of 
ANSI C82.2 as it only lists parameters to measure for ballast input 
operating conditions and no measurement specifications. DOE is 
proposing to reference section 4 of ANSI C82.2 only for test conditions 
(see section III.D.2) as it provides electrical supply specifications. 
DOE has tentatively determined that these sections are not pertinent to 
taking measurements of input voltage and input current. Therefore, for 
taking measurements DOE proposes to remove referenced sections 3.2.1 
and 4 of ANSI C82.2 and reference section 7 of ANSI C82.2, adding 
instruction to disregard references to Figure 1 and Figure 3. DOE has 
tentatively determined these proposed updates to appendix Q provide 
further clarification and do not impact the current requirements of the 
DOE test procedure. DOE requests comments on its proposal to remove the 
ANSI C82.2 references of sections 3.2.1 and 4 from the steps to measure 
input voltage and current and to narrow the scope of section 7 of ANSI 
C82.2, for measuring input power, to exclude Figure 1 and Figure 3.
4. Measuring Ballast Performance at Less Than Full Light Output
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes a test method to support industry in 
making representations of ballast performance at light output levels 
that are less than full light output. DOE received several comments on 
the framework document for the FL Ballast ECS rulemaking regarding 
measuring the performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts at dimmed light 
output levels. CA IOUs measured the performance of ballasts at 100 
percent of full light output and at input powers decreased by 5 percent 
increments until zero light output using the DOE's current test 
procedure for BLE. Based on this data the CA IOUs noted that ballasts 
that have the same BLE at full light output may not perform the same at 
lower light output levels. Because of this difference of BLE at lower 
light outputs, the CA IOUs stated that California Energy Commission 
(CEC) has proposed standards for dimming fluorescent ballasts based on 
weighting the ballast efficiency measurements at 100 percent, 80 
percent, and 50 percent of full light output in order to generate one 
BLE value.\36\ CA IOUs stated that DOE should consider using 
measurements at the 80 percent and 50 percent points but supported 
additional test points below 50 percent of full light output and 
recommended DOE conduct further analysis on the feasibility of 
measurements at lower light output levels. (CA IOUs, No. 10 at p. 2-3; 
CA IOUs, Public Meeting Transcript, No. 5 at p. 17) The Appliance 
Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) agreed with CA IOUs that the test 
procedure and metric should be amended to measure BLE at partial light 
output, specifically testing at 80 and 50 percent of full light output 
in addition to 100 percent. (ASAP, No. 7 at pp. 2-3)
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    \36\ The CEC published a proposal for testing deep-dimming 
fluorescent lamp ballasts at total arc power tuned to 100, 80, and 
50 percent of the measured maximum arc power, according to DOE's 
test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts. CEC proposed to define 
deep-dimming fluorescent ballasts as ballasts able to operate lamps 
in dimmed operating modes at any number of levels at or below 50 
percent of full light output and include only ballasts that operate 
one, two, three, or four T5 or T8 4-foot linear or U-shape 
fluorescent lamps. Further CEC proposed to define arc power as the 
entire output power of the ballast and delivered to all attached 
lamps. CEC also proposed weighting the ballast efficiency 
measurements at 100 percent, 80 percent, and 50 percent of full 
light output in order to generate one BLE value. California Energy 
Commission, ``Proposed Amendments to Appliance Efficiency 
Regulations,'' Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking for Toilets, Urinals, 
Faucets, HVAC Air Filters, Fluorescent Dimming Ballasts, and Heat 
Pump Water Chilling Packages, 15-AAER-01, February 20, 2015 (http://docketpublic.energy.ca.gov/PublicDocuments/15-AAER-01/TN203715_20150220T140835_Proposed_Amendments_to_Appliance_Efficiency_Regulations.pdf).
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    Philips commented that BLE is a logical method for measuring 
performance of fixed light output ballasts but that ballast efficiency 
should be used for measuring performance of ballasts at dimmed light 
output levels. (Philips, No. 8 \37\ at p. 16) Philips explained that to 
dim light output the lamp power and thereby cathode power is reduced, 
resulting in operation below the lamp's thermo-emissive operational 
point which could shorten lamp life, causing blackening at the ends of 
the lamp, and causing unstable lamp operation. Therefore, most ballasts 
provide added cathode power in dimming mode. As such, Philips 
recommended using a ballast efficiency metric that would include 
cathode power, unlike the BLE metric, which does not. Philips noted 
that because dimmable lamps have two pins on each side, three different 
measurements must be taken with the lamp to determine the lamp voltage, 
including cathode voltage. However, Philips stated that a multiport 
power analyzer can be used to measure the voltage of three pins in 
reference to another and thereby reduce the time needed to measure lamp 
power including cathode power. (Philips, No. 8 \38\ at pp. 21-29)
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    Philips also presented an example of a 2-lamp T8 MBP 32 W ballast 
showing that at full light output BLE and ballast efficiency are the 
same. However, at dimmed light output levels the ballast efficiency is 
higher than BLE because ballast efficiency uses total lamp output power 
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concluded that using the BLE metric at dimmed output levels would 
underrepresent the efficiency of the ballast. (Philips, No. 8 \39\ at 
pp. 16-29) Therefore, Philips asserted and NEMA agreed that including 
cathode power in the metric used to evaluate ballast performance at 
lower light outputs is important because cathode power provides utility 
to dimming ballasts at dimmed light output levels. (Philips, No. 8 \40\ 
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    DOE is proposing amendments to the test method to address measuring 
ballasts at light outputs lower than full light output. DOE understands 
that cathode power is utilized, and even required, at certain dimmed 
light output levels. DOE also appreciates comments explaining that 
multiple measurements would be required for one measurement of cathode 
power, though the time required to do that could be minimized by using 
a multiport power analyzer. DOE is continuing to provide a method for 
measuring BLE at full light output for representations and for showing 
compliance with the current energy conservation standards, but DOE is 
also proposing a method to measure ballast efficiency at reduced light 
output levels for representations in the marketplace as reflected in 
the latest industry standard. DOE has tentatively determined that this 
proposed update to appendix Q provides a test method that may be needed 
for making certain representations but does not change current 
requirements of the DOE test procedure.
    DOE notes that since the publication of the framework document for 
the FL Ballast ECS Rulemaking, ANSI C82.11 has been updated to include 
new Annex D, a test method to measure the ballast efficiency at light 
output levels less than 100 percent. Ballast efficiency (BE) is equal 
to the ballast output power divided by the ballast input power. Ballast 
output power includes not only the lamp arc power but also the filament 
power and power provided for other features such as networking and 
sensors. Thus, ballast efficiency is a different metric than BLE. DOE 
proposes to include in appendix Q an option to use the test procedure 
outlined in Annex D of ANSI C82.11-2017 if manufacturers want to make 
representations of ballast efficiency at light output levels less than 
100 percent. Annex D states, and DOE's proposed test method will 
specify, that the test method contained within applies only to 
measuring light output levels down to 50 percent of full light output. 
Annex D requires using the Option 2 stabilization method, discussed in 
section III.D.3.a, which requires preheating ballasts at 40 [deg]C in 
an oven until they are stable. DOE requests comment on the proposed 
method for measuring BE at light output levels less than full light 
output, specifically whether measurements for the BE metric could be 
taken when ballasts are operating at light output levels less than 50 
percent of full output.

E. Proposed Amendments to Standby Mode Test Method

    EPCA section 325(gg)(2)(A) directs DOE to establish test procedures 
to include standby mode, ``taking into consideration the most current 
versions of Standards 62301 and 62087 of the International 
Electrotechnical Commission. . . .'' (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)) IEC 
Standard 62087 applies only to audio, video, and related equipment, not 
to lighting products. Because IEC Standard 62087 does not apply to 
lighting products, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference IEC 
Standard 62301, which applies generally to household electrical 
appliances. The current test procedure requires measuring standby mode 
energy consumption following provisions of ANSI C82.2, the same 
industry standard that is incorporated into DOE's current active mode 
test procedure. However, while ANSI C82.2 is not specific to standby 
mode energy consumption measurements, the IEC 62301 standard does 
provide requirements for measuring standby mode energy consumption. DOE 
proposes requiring similar test setup and conditions for both the 
standby mode and active mode test procedure for consistency. DOE also 
proposes requiring stabilization and subsequent measurement of standby 
mode energy consumption according to the measurements section of IEC 
62301 (i.e., section 5), instead of ANSI C82.2. DOE has tentatively 
determined that the instructions and criteria specified in IEC 62301 
for stabilization and subsequent measurement of standby mode power 
consumption is appropriate for fluorescent lamp ballasts. Therefore, 
DOE proposes to incorporate by reference IEC 62301 (edition 2.0) in 
appendix Q and reference section 5 for the standby mode test procedure 
of fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE seeks comments on its proposal to 
incorporate IEC 62301 by reference and referencing section 5 of IEC 
62301 for stabilization and subsequent standby mode energy consumption 
measurements.
    In response to the framework document for the FL Ballast ECS 
rulemaking, the CA IOUs stated that ballasts operated with 
communication protocols such as Digital Addressable Lighting Interface 
(DALI) consume standby mode power. The CA IOUs noted that the CEC 
proposed a required test based on DOE's standby mode test procedure for 
measuring standby mode power consumption for ballasts operated with 
such controls. However, the CA IOUs recommended that DOE amend its 
standby mode test procedure to specify that a communications network 
(if applicable) should be connected to the ballast during testing to 
capture energy use in ``network standby.'' The CA IOUs stated that this 
is important because ballasts will likely be consuming additional 
energy while actively ``listening'' for commands when connected to a 
communications network. (CA IOUs, No. 10 at p. 3)
    In response to these comments, DOE recently published an RFI on the 
emerging smart technology appliance and equipment market. 83 FR 46886 
(Sept. 17, 2018). In that RFI, DOE sought information to better 
understand market trends and issues in the emerging market for 
appliances and commercial equipment that incorporate smart technology. 
DOE's intent in issuing the RFI was to ensure that DOE did not 
inadvertently impede such innovation in fulfilling its statutory 
obligations in setting efficiency standards for covered products and 
equipment. In this NOPR, DOE seeks comment on the same issues presented 
in the RFI as they may be applicable to fluorescent lamp ballasts.
    Both the active mode and standby mode test procedures measure input 
power of the ballast. As such, for consistency within the test 
procedure and to reduce the test burden, DOE proposes requiring similar 
general test setup and conditions for both tests. To accomplish this, 
DOE proposes to add a test setup section in the standby mode test 
procedure with the following directions: (1) Use instruments as 
specified in the active mode test procedure; and (2) operate each 
ballast with lamps as specified in active mode test procedure except 
that the use of reference lamps is not required. Because lamps are not 
turned on during the measurement of standby mode power consumption, DOE 
has tentatively determined that the specific lamps to which the ballast 
is connected do not affect standby mode energy consumption 
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requests comments on referencing the active mode test procedure 
sections pertaining to instrumentation and connection of lamps (with 
the exception of reference lamp specifications) in the standby mode 
portion of the DOE test procedure.
    DOE's existing test conditions for the standby mode test procedure 
reference sections 5, 7, and 8 of ANSI C82.2. DOE is proposing to 
reference the active mode test conditions, which references section 9 
of ANSI C78.375A regarding instrumentation (see section III.D.1) and 
sections 3 and 4 of ANSI C82.2, and section 4 of ANSI C78.375A (see 
section III.D.2), for the standby mode test conditions. Because both 
the active mode test procedure and standby mode test procedure measure 
input power of the ballast, DOE has tentatively determined that the 
same provisions of ANSI C78.375A for instrumentation and ANSI C82.2 for 
test conditions are also appropriate for the standby mode test 
procedure. As such, DOE proposes to reference the test conditions for 
the active mode test procedure instead of repeating those references to 
ANSI C78.375A and ANSI C82.2 in the standby mode test conditions. DOE 
requests comments on referencing the active mode test conditions for 
standby mode test conditions in the standby mode test procedure.
    In the framework document for the FL Ballast ECS rulemaking, NEMA 
and Philips commented that ballasts installed in the U.S. can operate a 
wide range of input voltages (i.e. 120 V to 277 V) and this range 
should be considered before adopting other international standby power 
limits. For example, a typical DALI ballast has a different standby 
mode power consumption at 120 V than at 277 V. (Philips, No. 8 \41\ at 
p. 8; NEMA, No. 12 at p. 3) Philips stated that although IEC 62301 
offers valuable information regarding instrumentation tolerances and 
uncertainty, it is unclear if it accounts for operation at this wide 
range of input voltages. Philips recommended that DOE develop a standby 
mode power test method that accounts for the wide range of input 
voltages. (Philips, No. 8 \42\ at p. 8)
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    As noted above, DOE is proposing to reference the test conditions 
for the active mode test procedure for the standby mode test conditions 
in the standby mode procedure, which include specifications regarding 
testing ballasts designed and marketed to operate at multiple input 
voltages. Under these test conditions standby mode energy consumption 
for ballasts able to operate at input voltages of both 120 V and 277 V 
must be measured at 277 V for those that are not residential or sign 
ballasts and at 120 V for those that are residential or sign ballasts.
    Regarding the standby mode test method and measurements section, 
DOE proposes the following modifications: (1) Add instructions to turn 
on, at full light output, the lamps to which the ballast is connected 
to ensure the ballast is not defective; and (2) replace measurement 
references to ANSI C82.2 in the current section 3.3.1 of appendix Q, 
with instructions to stabilize and measure standby mode energy 
consumption according to section 5 of IEC 62301. DOE has tentatively 
determined that these proposed updates to appendix Q would have minimal 
impact on current requirements. DOE requests comments on these 
modifications and the requirement that lamps be turned on before taking 
standby mode measurements.

F. Proposed Amendments to 10 CFR 430.23(q)

    For clarification, DOE proposes to remove paragraphs specifying the 
calculation of estimated annual energy consumption and estimated annual 
operating cost for fluorescent lamp ballasts in 10 CFR 430.23(q) as 
these calculations are no longer required. DOE also proposes to add a 
paragraph in 10 CFR 430.23(q) to calculate power factor using appendix 
Q. DOE has tentatively determined that these proposed updates to 10 CFR 
430.23(q) provide further clarification and would not impact current 
requirements of the DOE test procedure. DOE requests comment on the 
proposal to remove calculations for estimated annual energy consumption 
and estimated annual operating cost that are no longer required and to 
add an instruction for calculating power factor in 10 CFR 430.23(q).

G. Proposed Amendments to 10 CFR 429.26

    DOE proposes to require reporting average total lamp arc power in 
certification reports for fluorescent lamp ballasts. Average total lamp 
arc power, a value that is already determined in appendix Q, is 
necessary to determine the required minimum BLE for a fluorescent lamp 
ballast model. Manufacturers are already reporting average total lamp 
arc power when certifying basic models, thus, DOE does not expect any 
changes in burden. DOE also proposes to require that average total lamp 
arc power be rounded to the nearest tenth of a watt. DOE proposes to 
specify that the represented value of average total lamp arc power must 
be equal to the mean of the sample. Finally, DOE proposes to remove 
``annual energy operating costs'' in Sec.  429.26(a)(2)(i) as this 
value is no longer required. DOE has tentatively determined that these 
proposed updates to 10 CFR 429.26 provide further clarification and 
would not impact current requirements of the DOE test procedure.

H. Compliance Dates and Waivers

    EPCA prescribes that all representations of energy efficiency and 
energy use, including those made on marketing materials and product 
labels, must be made in accordance with an amended test procedure, 
beginning 180 days after publication of such a test procedure final 
rule in the Federal Register. (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)(2)) If DOE were to 
publish an amended test procedure EPCA provides an allowance for 
individual manufacturers to petition DOE for an extension of the 180-
day period, of not more than an additional 180 days, if the 
manufacturer would experience undue hardship in meeting the deadline. 
(42 U.S.C. 6293(c)(3)) To receive such an extension, petitions must be 
filed with DOE no later than the 60th day before the end of the 180-day 
period and must detail how the manufacturer will experience undue 
hardship. (Id.)

I. Test Procedure Costs, Harmonization, and Other Topics

1. Test Procedure Costs and Impact
    EPCA requires that test procedures proposed by DOE not be unduly 
burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) In this NOPR, DOE 
proposes to amend the existing test procedure for fluorescent lamp 
ballasts by (1) updating references to industry standards; (2) 
clarifying the selection of reference lamps; (3) adjusting time 
requirements in the current stabilization procedure; and (4) updating 
the industry standard in the test procedure for measuring standby mode 
energy consumption. Additionally, DOE is proposing a second 
stabilization option for measuring BLE. DOE has tentatively determined 
that these proposed amendments to the fluorescent lamp ballast 
procedure would not be unduly burdensome to conduct.
    DOE's analysis indicates that, if finalized, the proposal to allow 
the Option 2 stabilization method (see Table

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III.3) it would result in a reduction of future testing. DOE has 
proposed an optional test procedure for measuring BE at light outputs 
less than full light output. Because this proposed test method is 
optional, it imposes no costs.

   Table III.3--Summary of Cost Impacts for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
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                                           Present value
                Category                    (thousands     Discount rate
                                              2016$)         (percent)
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Cost Savings:
    Reduction in Testing Costs..........           115.7               3
                                                    47.7               7
Total Net Cost Impacts:
    Total Net Cost Savings..............         (115.7)               3
                                                  (47.7)               7
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* Incorporates costs/(savings) for the Option 2 stabilization method.


  Table III.4--Summary of Annualized Cost Impacts for Fluorescent Lamp
                                Ballasts
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                                            Annualized     Discount rate
                Category                   value (2016$)     (percent)
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Annualized Cost Savings:
    Reduction in Testing Costs..........           3,470               3
                                                   3,340               7
Total Net Annualized Cost Impacts:
    Total Net Cost Savings..............         (3,470)               3
                                                 (3,340)               7
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* Incorporates costs/(savings) for the Option 2 stabilization method.

    Further discussion of the cost impacts of the proposed test 
procedure amendments are presented in the following paragraphs.
    The proposed amendments for taking active mode measurements to 
determine BLE would update the test procedure to incorporate by 
reference newer versions of already referenced industry standards. 
Based on DOE's review, these updates would not change measured values 
and do not add complexity to test conditions/setup or add test steps 
(see section III.B). DOE notes that the latest 2017 version of ANSI 
C82.11 adds a requirement for inrush current. Specifically, it requires 
that the aggregate peak inrush current amplitude and duration for each 
value of steady state current must be less than a set of given values. 
This specification does not require additional or new equipment and 
would be met by adjusting the current amplitude and/or duration in the 
existing test setup. DOE has tentatively determined that compared to 
total test time, the time required to meet the inrush current 
requirements would be de minimis.
    This NOPR also proposes clarifications on how to select reference 
lamps to address, in particular, new products on the market (i.e. 
ballasts that can operate multiple lamp types). The current DOE test 
procedure already requires that ballasts be tested with reference 
lamps. This selection criteria would only provide clarity in how to set 
up the tests and do not add extra steps or add burden.
    This NOPR also proposes to remove a maximum operating time for 
stabilization. This proposed requirement is consistent with industry 
standards which do not impose a maximum stabilization time. 
Additionally, it proposes to change the requirement of taking 
measurements once per second to once per minute to establish stable 
operating conditions, thereby decreasing the amount of data collected. 
DOE does not expect either proposal to impact the costs of conducting 
the stabilization portion of the test procedure. The reduction in the 
frequency of measuring data will reduce the amount of data required to 
determine stabilization. However, this data is collected 
electronically. Therefore, there are no cost savings based on time and 
labor. Regarding the maximum operating time, the majority of ballasts 
stabilize within 20 to 45 minutes and would therefore not encounter 
this time limit. If ballasts do not currently stabilize within an hour, 
labs may choose to restart the stabilization procedure with the same 
unit or new unit. Therefore, there is no guaranteed increase or 
decrease in stabilization time.
    Finally, the proposed revised test procedure for taking standby 
mode measurements changes the industry standard reference from ANSI 
C82.2 to IEC 62301 Section 5. IEC 62301 Section 5 provides more 
detailed instructions on how to determine the final power consumption 
value from power readings but the overall method of obtaining power 
measurements is the same and does not require different 
instrumentation. DOE also proposes to specify that use of reference 
lamps is not required when measuring standby mode power, as it has no 
impact on measurements. Additionally, the proposed amendments to the 
standby mode test procedure align the test setup and test conditions 
for taking active mode and standby mode measurements.
    DOE has tentatively determined that the proposed amendments to 
DOE's test procedure for measuring BLE proposed in this NOPR will not 
require the purchase or use of new or additional equipment or require 
additional steps for testing measured values. Further, the proposed 
revisions are not expected to change measured values. Hence, DOE 
expects that manufacturers will be able to rely on data generated under 
the previous test procedure. While manufacturers must submit a report 
annually to certify a basic model's represented values, basic models do 
not need to be retested annually. The initial test results used to 
generate a certified rating for a basic model remain valid as long as 
the basic model has not been modified from the tested design in a way 
that makes it less efficient or more consumptive, which would require a 
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manufacturer has modified a basic model in a way that makes it more 
efficient or less consumptive, the manufacturer may choose to conduct 
new testing in order to make claims of the new, more efficient 
rating.\43\ Additionally, manufacturers do not make representations of 
BLE in manufacturer literature or on product packaging. Therefore, 
ballasts that are not required to comply with existing energy 
conservation standards are likely unaffected by the proposed revisions 
to DOE's test procedure for measuring BLE.
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    In this NOPR, DOE is proposing a second stabilization option (or 
``Option 2'') when measuring BLE. As described in section III.D.3.a, 
the Option 2 stabilization method would minimize the time the test 
lamps are off, thereby reducing the stabilization time and, 
consequently, the overall testing time. DOE estimates the cost savings 
of the Option 2 stabilization method to be $3,574 annually. This 
estimate is based on a savings of 15 minutes per ballast test (due to 
reduced stabilization time). Based on a median hourly labor rate of 
$39.17 \44\ per electrical engineering technician (this includes an 
inflation factor of 31 percent to account for the cost of providing 
benefits), DOE estimates the savings to be $9.79 per ballast test, or 
$39.17 per basic model, assuming four ballast tests per basic model. 
DOE does not expect all manufacturers to choose to use the Option 2 
stabilization method. DOE believes that only four manufacturers 
(comprising about 18 percent of fluorescent lamp ballast manufacturers) 
who already possess the necessary equipment (i.e., an oven for 
ballasts) will choose to utilize the Option 2 stabilization method. DOE 
estimates that these manufacturers combined offer about 365 basic 
models of fluorescent lamp ballasts, comprising about 50 percent of all 
basic models certified in DOE's Compliance Certification Database. DOE 
believes that new basic models of fluorescent lamp ballasts are 
introduced and certified to DOE about once every four years. Thus DOE 
estimates overall annualized industry savings due to proposing the 
Option 2 stabilization method to be $3,470 at a 3 percent discount rate 
and $3,340 at a 7 percent discount rate.
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    \44\ Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment 
Statistics, available at: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes173023.htm.
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2. Harmonization With Industry Standards
    The test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts at appendix Q to 
subpart B of part 430 incorporates by reference certain provisions of 
several industry standards. DOE incorporates and proposes to 
incorporate by reference ANSI C78.81-2016, ANSI C78.901-2016, ANSI 
C82.1-2015, ANSI C82.3-2016, ANSI/ANSLG C82.11-2017, ANSI C82.13-2002, 
ANSI C82.77-2002, and IEC 60081 Amendment 6 in their entirety. DOE is 
proposing to incorporate by reference only certain sections of ANSI 
C78.375A-2014, ANSI C82.2-2016, and IEC 62301 Edition 2.0 to ensure the 
repeatability of the test procedure. The industry standards DOE 
proposes to incorporate by reference via amendments described in this 
NOPR are discussed in further detail in section IV.N. DOE requests 
comments on the benefits and burdens of the proposed updates and 
additions to industry standards referenced in the test procedure for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts.
    DOE seeks comment on the degree to which the DOE test procedure 
should consider and be harmonized further with the most recent relevant 
industry standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE also requests 
comment on the benefits and burdens of adopting any industry/voluntary 
consensus-based or other appropriate test procedure, without 
modification.
3. Other Test Procedure Topics
    In addition to the issues identified earlier in this document, DOE 
welcomes comment on any other aspect of the existing test procedure for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts not already addressed by the specific areas 
identified in this document. DOE particularly seeks information that 
would improve the representativeness of the test procedure, as well as 
information that would help DOE create a procedure that would limit 
manufacturer test burden. Comments regarding repeatability and 
reproducibility are also welcome.
    DOE also requests information that would help DOE create procedures 
that would limit manufacturer test burden through streamlining or 
simplifying testing requirements. In particular, DOE notes that under 
Executive Order 13771, ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory 
Costs,'' Executive Branch agencies such as DOE must manage the costs 
associated with the imposition of expenditures required to comply with 
Federal regulations. See 82 FR 9339 (Feb. 3, 2017). Consistent with 
that Executive Order, DOE encourages the public to provide input on 
measures DOE could take to lower the cost of its regulations applicable 
to fluorescent lamp ballasts consistent with the requirements of EPCA. 
DOE also recently published an RFI on the emerging smart technology 
appliance and equipment market. 83 FR 46886 (Sept. 17, 2018). In that 
RFI, DOE sought information to better understand market trends and 
issues in the emerging market for appliances and commercial equipment 
that incorporate smart technology. DOE's intent in issuing the RFI was 
to ensure that DOE did not inadvertently impede such innovation in 
fulfilling its statutory obligations in setting efficiency standards 
for covered products and equipment. In this NOPR, DOE seeks comment on 
the same issues presented in the RFI as they may be applicable to 
fluorescent lamp ballasts.

IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

A. Review Under Executive Order 12866

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that this 
test procedure rulemaking does not constitute a ``significant 
regulatory actions'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). 
Accordingly, this action was not subject to review under the Executive 
Order by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the 
Office of Management and Budget.

B. Review Under Executive Orders 13771 and 13777

    On January 30, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13771, 
``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs.'' That Order 
stated the policy of the executive branch is to be prudent and 
financially responsible in the expenditure of funds, from both public 
and private sources. The Order stated it is essential to manage the 
costs associated with the governmental imposition of private 
expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations. This 
rulemaking is expected to be an E.O. 13771 deregulatory action because 
it has total costs less than zero.
    Additionally, on February 24, 2017, the President issued Executive 
Order 13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda.'' The Order 
required the head of each agency designate an agency official as its 
Regulatory Reform Officer (RRO). Each RRO oversees the implementation 
of regulatory reform initiatives and policies to ensure that agencies 
effectively carry out regulatory reforms, consistent with applicable 
law. Further, E.O. 13777 requires the establishment of a regulatory 
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at each agency. The regulatory task force is required to make 
recommendations to the agency head regarding the repeal, replacement, 
or modification of existing regulations, consistent with applicable 
law. At a minimum, each regulatory reform task force must attempt to 
identify regulations that:
    (i) Eliminate jobs, or inhibit job creation;
    (ii) Are outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective;
    (iii) Impose costs that exceed benefits;
    (iv) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with 
regulatory reform initiatives and policies;
    (v) Are inconsistent with the requirements of Information Quality 
Act, or the guidance issued pursuant to that Act, in particular those 
regulations that rely in whole or in part on data, information, or 
methods that are not publicly available or that are insufficiently 
transparent to meet the standard for reproducibility; or
    (vi) Derive from or implement Executive Orders or other 
Presidential directives that have been subsequently rescinded or 
substantially modified.
    DOE initially concludes that this rulemaking is consistent with the 
directives set forth in these executive orders. The proposed rule would 
yield annualized cost savings of approximately $3,340 (2016$), assuming 
a 7 percent discount rate, and $3,470 (2016$), assuming a 3 percent 
discount rate. Therefore, if finalized as proposed, this rule is 
expected to be an Executive Order 13771 deregulatory action.

C. 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 (IFRA) 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 DOE rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE has made 
its procedures and policies available on the Office of the General 
Counsel's website: http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel.
    DOE reviewed this proposed rule to amend the test procedure for 
fluorescent lamp ballasts 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 significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The factual basis of this certification is set forth in the 
following paragraphs.
    The Small Business Administration (SBA) considers a business entity 
to be a small business, if, together, with its affiliates, it employs 
less than a threshold number of workers specified in 13 CFR part 121. 
These size standards and codes established by the North American 
Industry Classification System (NAICS) and are available at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards. Fluorescent lamp 
ballast manufacturing is classified under NAICS 335311, ``Power, 
Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing.'' The SBA sets a 
threshold of 750 employees or fewer 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 these ballasts, DOE conducted a market survey using 
publicly available information. DOE's research involved reviewing 
information provided by trade associations (e.g., the National 
Electrical Manufacturers' Association), information from individual 
company websites, market research tools (i.e., Hoover's reports) and 
DOE's Certification Compliance Database. DOE screened out companies 
that do not meet the definition of a ``small business'' or are 
completely foreign owned and operated. DOE identified no small 
businesses that manufacture fluorescent lamp ballasts in the United 
States. DOE requests comments on its tentative determination that there 
are no small businesses that manufacture fluorescent lamp ballasts in 
the United States.
    Because DOE identified no small businesses that manufacture 
fluorescent lamp ballasts in the United States and the proposed 
amendments to DOE's test procedure for measuring BLE proposed in this 
NOPR will not require the purchase or use of new or additional 
equipment or require additional steps for testing measured values, DOE 
tentatively concludes that the impacts of the test procedure amendments 
proposed in this NOPR would not have a ``significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities,'' and that the preparation of 
an IRFA is not warranted. DOE will transmit the certification and 
supporting statement of factual basis to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy 
of the Small Business Administration for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b).

D. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Manufacturers of fluorescent lamp ballasts must certify to DOE that 
their products comply with any applicable energy conservation 
standards. To certify compliance, manufacturers must first obtain test 
data for their products according to the DOE test procedures, 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, including 
fluorescent lamp ballasts. (See generally 10 CFR part 429.) 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. Public reporting burden for the 
certification is estimated to average 35 hours per response, including 
the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, 
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing 
the collection of information.
    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.

E. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

    In this proposed rule, DOE proposes test procedure amendments that 
it expects will be used to make certifications and representations of 
certain quantities for fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE is analyzing this 
proposed test procedure in accordance with the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) and DOE's NEPA implementing regulations (10 CFR part 
1021). DOE's regulations include a categorical exclusion for 
rulemakings interpreting or amending an existing rule or regulation 
that does not change the environmental effect of the rule or regulation 
being amended. 10 CFR part 1021, subpart D, appendix A5. DOE 
anticipates that this rulemaking qualifies for categorical exclusion A5 
because it is an interpretive rulemaking that does not change the 
environmental effect of the rule and otherwise meets the requirements 
for application of a categorical exclusion. See 10 CFR

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1021.410. DOE will complete its NEPA review before issuing the final 
rule.

F. Review Under Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (August 4, 1999) 
imposes certain requirements on agencies formulating and implementing 
policies or regulations that preempt State law or that have federalism 
implications. The Executive Order requires agencies to examine the 
constitutional and statutory authority supporting any action that would 
limit the policymaking discretion of the States and to carefully assess 
the necessity for such actions. The Executive Order also requires 
agencies to have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely 
input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory 
policies that have federalism implications. On March 14, 2000, DOE 
published a statement of policy describing the intergovernmental 
consultation process it will follow in the development of such 
regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE has examined this proposed rule and has 
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(d)) No further 
action is required by Executive Order 13132.

G. Review Under Executive Order 12988

    Regarding the review of existing regulations and the promulgation 
of new regulations, section 3(a) of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil 
Justice Reform,'' 61 FR 4729 (Feb. 7, 1996), 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. 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 
sections 3(a) and 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, 
the proposed rule meets the relevant standards of Executive Order 
12988.

H. 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 small governments. On March 18, 1997, 
DOE published a statement of policy on its process for 
intergovernmental consultation under UMRA. 62 FR 12820; also available 
at http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. 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.

I. 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.

J. Review Under Executive Order 12630

    DOE has determined, under Executive Order 12630, ``Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights'' 53 FR 8859 (March 18, 1988), that this regulation would not 
result in any takings that might require compensation under the Fifth 
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

K. Review Under 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 agencies to review most 
disseminations of information to the public under 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 proposed rule under the OMB and DOE guidelines and has 
concluded that it is consistent with applicable policies in those 
guidelines.

L. 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 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 promulgated 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.

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    The proposed regulatory action to amend the test procedure for 
measuring the energy efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts 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.

M. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 
1974

    Under section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 
(Pub. L. 95-91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply with section 32 of the 
Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended by the Federal 
Energy Administration Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C. 788; FEAA) 
Section 32 essentially provides in relevant part that, where a proposed 
rule authorizes or requires use of commercial standards, the notice of 
proposed rulemaking must inform the public of the use and background of 
such standards. In addition, section 32(c) requires DOE to consult with 
the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission 
(FTC) concerning the impact of the commercial or industry standards on 
competition.
    The proposed modifications to the test procedure for fluorescent 
lamp ballasts adopted in this final rule incorporates testing methods 
contained in certain sections of the following commercial standards:
    (1) ANSI Standard C78.901, ``American National Standard for 
Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics,'' 2016;
    (2) ANSI C78.81-2016, ``American National Standard for Electric 
Lamps--Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical 
Characteristics,'' 2016;
    (3) ANSI C78.375A, ``American National Standard for Electric 
Lamps--Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for Electrical Measures,'' 2014;
    (4) ANSI_ANSLG Standard C82.11, ``American National Standard for 
Lamp Ballasts--High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts--Supplements,'' 
2017;
    (5) ANSI Standard C82.77, ``American National Standard for Lighting 
Equipment--Harmonic Emission Limits--Related Power Quality Requirements 
for Lighting Equipment,'' 2002;
    (6) ANSI Standard C82.1, ``American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast,'' 2015;
    (7) ANSI Standard C82.2, ``American National Standard for Lamp 
Ballasts--Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts,'' 2016;
    (8) IEC Standard 60081, ``Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps--
Performance specifications (Amendment 6, Edition 5.0, August 2017),'' 
2017; and
    (9) IEC Standard 62301, ``Household electrical appliances--
Measurement of standby power (Edition 2.0, January 2011),'' 2011.
    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., whether it was 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 prescribing a final 
rule.

N. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference

    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard for 
Electric Lamps--Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics,'' ANSI Standard C78.81-2016. ANSI C78.81-
2016 is an industry accepted test standard that describes the physical 
and electrical characteristics of double-capped fluorescent lamps. The 
test procedure proposed in this NOPR references ANSI C78.81-2016 for 
characteristics of reference lamps that must be used when testing 
fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI C78.81-2016 is readily available on 
ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference certain 
sections of the test standard published by ANSI, titled ``American 
National Standard for Electric Lamps--Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for 
Electrical Measures,'' ANSI Standard C78.375A-2014. ANSI C78.375A-2014 
is an industry accepted test standard that describes procedures for 
measuring the electrical characteristics of fluorescent lamps. The test 
procedure proposed in this NOPR references sections of ANSI C78.375A-
2014 for testing performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI 
C78.375A-2014 is readily available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard for 
Electric Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics,'' ANSI Standard C78.901-2016. ANSI C78.901-
2016 is an industry accepted test standard that describes physical and 
electrical characteristics of single-based fluorescent lamps. The test 
procedure proposed in this NOPR references ANSI C78.901-2016 for 
characteristics of reference lamps that must be used when testing 
fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI C78.901-2016 is readily available on 
ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard for 
Lamp Ballasts--Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast,'' ANSI Standard 
C82.1-2004 (R2008)(R2015). ANSI C82.1-2004 (R2008)(R2015) (also 
referred to in this NOPR as ANSI C82.1-2015) is an industry accepted 
test standard that describes characteristics and measurements of line 
frequency fluorescent lamp ballasts. The test procedure proposed in 
this NOPR references ANSI C82.1-2004 (R2008)(R2015) for testing 
performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI C82.1-2004 
(R2008)(R2015) is readily available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference sections of 
the test standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National 
Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts,'' ANSI Standard C82.2-2002 (R2016). ANSI C82.2-2002 (R2016) 
(also referred to in this NOPR as ANSI C82.2-2016) is an industry 
accepted standard for testing line frequency fluorescent lamp ballasts. 
The 2016 version is a reaffirmation of the 2002 version. ANSI C82.2-
2002 (R2016) is readily available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard for 
Lamp Ballasts--Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps,'' ANSI 
Standard C82.3-2016. ANSI C82.3-2016 (also referred to in this NOPR as 
ANSI C82.3) is an industry accepted standard that describes 
characteristics and requirements of fluorescent lamp reference 
ballasts. The test procedure proposed in this NOPR references ANSI 
C82.3-2016 for determining a reference fluorescent lamp to use when 
testing the performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI C82.3-2016 
is readily

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available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard for 
Lamp Ballasts--High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts--Supplements,'' 
ANSI_ANSLG Standard C82.11-2017. ANSI_ANSLG C82.11-2017 is an industry 
accepted test standard that describes characteristics and measurements 
of high frequency fluorescent lamp ballasts. The test procedure 
proposed in this NOPR references ANSI_ANSLG C82.11-2017 for testing 
performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts. ANSI_ANSLG C82.11-2017 is 
readily available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by ANSI, titled ``American National Standard 
Harmonic Emission Limits--Related Power Quality Requirements for 
Lighting Equipment,'' ANSI Standard C82.77-2002. ANSI C82.77-2002 is an 
industry accepted standard that describes maximum harmonic emission 
limits for lighting equipment. ANSI C82.11-2017, proposed for reference 
in this test procedure for testing high frequency fluorescent lamp 
ballasts, references ANSI C82.77-2002 to determine the maximum harmonic 
emission limits of the input current to the ballast. ANSI C82.77-2002 
is readily available on ANSI's website at http://webstore.ansi.org/.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by IEC, titled, ``Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps--
Performance specifications (Amendment 6, Edition 5.0, July 2013),'' IEC 
Standard 60081 Amendment 6. IEC Standard 60081 Amendment 6 is an 
industry accepted test standard that describes physical and electrical 
characteristics of double-capped fluorescent lamps. The test procedure 
proposed in this NOPR references IEC Standard 60081 Amendment 6 for 
characteristics of reference lamps that must be used when testing 
fluorescent lamp ballasts. IEC Standard 60081 Amendment 6 is readily 
available on IEC's website at https://webstore.iec.ch/home.
    In this NOPR, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the test 
standard published by IEC, titled ``Household electrical appliances--
Measurement of standby power (Edition 2.0, January 2011),'' IEC 
Standard 62301 (Edition 2.0). IEC Standard 62301 (Edition 2.0) is an 
industry accepted test standard that describes measurements of 
electrical power consumption in standby mode, off mode, and network 
mode. The test procedure proposed in this NOPR references sections of 
IEC Standard 62301 (Edition 2.0) for testing standby mode power 
consumption of fluorescent lamp ballasts. IEC Standard 62301 (Edition 
2.0) is readily available on IEC's website at https://webstore.iec.ch/home.

V. Public Participation

A. Submission of Comments

    DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this 
proposed rule no later than the date provided in the DATES section at 
the beginning of this proposed rule. Interested parties may submit 
comments using any of the methods described in the ADDRESSES section at 
the beginning of this NOPR.
    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 
Building Technologies staff only. Your contact information will not be 
publicly viewable except for your first and last names, organization 
name (if any), and submitter representative name (if any). If your 
comment is not processed properly because of technical difficulties, 
DOE will use this information to contact you. If DOE cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, DOE may not be able to consider your comment.
    However, your contact information will be publicly viewable if you 
include it in the comment or in any documents attached to your comment. 
Any information that you do not want to be publicly viewable should not 
be included in your comment, nor in any document attached to your 
comment. 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 http://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 (CBI)). Comments submitted through 
http://www.regulations.gov cannot be claimed as CBI. Comments received 
through the website will waive any CBI claims for the information 
submitted. For information on submitting CBI, see the Confidential 
Business Information section.
    DOE processes submissions made through http://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 http://www.regulations.gov provides after you have successfully uploaded your 
comment.
    Submitting comments via email, hand delivery, or postal mail. 
Comments and documents submitted via email, hand delivery, or mail also 
will be posted to http://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 on 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, please provide all items on a CD, if feasible. It is not 
necessary to submit printed copies. No facsimiles (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, written in English and 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. According 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 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

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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 which would result from 
public disclosure, (6) when such information might lose its 
confidential character due to the passage of time, and (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).

B. 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 comments on its proposal to incorporate by 
reference sections 3, 4, and 7 of the 2016 version of ANSI C82.2, the 
2017 version of ANSI C82.11, the 2002 version of ANSI C82.77, the 2015 
version of ANSI C82.1, the 2016 version of ANSI C82.3, sections 4 and 9 
of the 2014 version of ANSI C78.375A, the 2016 version of ANSI C78.81, 
the 2016 version of ANSI C78.901, Amendment 6 of EIC 60081, and section 
5 of Edition 2.0 of IEC 62301 in appendix Q.
    (2) DOE requests comments on its proposal to remove definitions 
that will no longer be used: AC control signal, cathode heating, DC 
control signal, F34T12 lamp, F96T12/ES lamp, F96T12HO/ES lamp, PLC 
control signal, and wireless control signal.
    (3) DOE requests comments on the proposed guidance for selecting 
the appropriate base type and diameter for reference lamps operated by 
ballasts that can operate lamps with multiple base types.
    (4) DOE requests comments on its proposal to change the sampling 
frequency from one second to one minute for determining stabilization 
using the Option 1 stabilization method, including whether this change 
would impact the overall cost of the test procedure.
    (5) DOE requests comments on its proposal to remove the requirement 
that fluorescent lamp ballasts cannot be operated for longer than one 
hour to determine stable operating conditions, including whether this 
change would impact the overall cost of the test procedure.
    (6) DOE requests comments on its proposal to allow the Option 2 
stabilization method for measuring the BLE of ballasts at full light 
output.
    (7) DOE requests comments on its proposal to provide a method for 
measuring ballast efficiency at light outputs less than the full light 
output, specifically light outputs less than full light output and 
greater than or equal to 50 percent of full light output.
    (8) DOE requests comments on its proposal to replace the existing 
ANSI C82.2 references to sections 3.2.1, 4, and 7 with only section 7 
of ANSI C82.2 for measuring input power, voltage, and current, 
disregarding Figure 1 and Figure 3.
    (9) DOE seeks comments on its proposal to incorporate IEC 62301 by 
reference and reference section 5 of IEC 62301 for stabilization and 
standby mode energy consumption measurements.
    (10) DOE requests comments on its proposal to reference the active 
mode test procedure for instrumentation, test conditions and connection 
of lamps (with the exception of reference lamp specifications) in the 
standby mode test procedure.
    (11) DOE requests comments on its proposal to require that lamps be 
turned on before taking standby mode measurements.
    (12) DOE requests comment on the proposal to remove calculations 
for estimated annual energy consumption and estimated annual operating 
cost that will no longer be used and to include a description of power 
factor calculation in 10 CFR 430.23(q).
    (13) DOE requests comments, data, and information regarding the 
cost of taking measurements of BE at reduced light outputs, the cost of 
making BE representations, and what percent of industry may choose to 
make representations of this metric.
    (14) DOE requests comments on the benefits and burdens of the 
proposed updates and additions to industry standards referenced in the 
test procedure for fluorescent lamp ballasts.
    (15) DOE requests comments on its tentative determination that 
there are no small businesses that manufacture fluorescent lamp 
ballasts in the United States.

VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

    The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of this proposed 
rule.

List of Subjects

10 CFR Part 429

    Confidential business information, Energy conservation, Household 
appliances, Imports, Incorporation by reference, 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.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 6, 2019.
Steven Chalk,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE is proposing to amend 
parts 429 and 430 of chapter II of title 10, Code of Federal 
Regulations as set forth below:

PART 429--CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR CONSUMER 
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

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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.

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3. Section 429.26 is amended by:
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a. Revising the introductory text of paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (ii);
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b. Adding paragraph (a)(2)(iii); and
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c. Revising paragraphs (b)(2) and (c).
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  429.26  Fluorescent lamp ballasts.

    (a) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) Any represented value of energy consumption or other measure of 
energy consumption of a basic model for which consumers would favor 
lower values shall be greater than or equal to the higher of:
* * * * *
    (ii) Any represented value of the ballast luminous efficiency, 
ballast efficiency, power factor, or other

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measure of the energy efficiency or energy consumption of a basic model 
for which consumers would favor a higher value must be less than or 
equal to the lower of:
* * * * *
    (iii) The represented value of average total lamp arc power must 
equal the mean of the sample, where:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18MR19.001

Where:

x is the sample mean;
n is the number of units in the sample; and
xi is the ith unit.

    (b) * * *
    (2) Pursuant to Sec.  429.12(b)(13), a certification report must 
include the following public product-specific information: The ballast 
luminous efficiency, the average total lamp arc power, the power 
factor, the number of lamps operated by the ballast, and the type of 
lamps operated by the ballast (i.e., wattage, base, shape, diameter, 
and length).
    (c) Rounding requirements. (1) Round ballast luminous efficiency to 
the nearest thousandths place.
    (2) Round power factor to the nearest hundredths place.
    (3) Round average total lamp arc power to the nearest tenth of a 
watt.

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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4. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.

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5. Section 430.2 is amended by revising the definition of ``Designed 
and marketed'' to read as follows:


 Sec.  430.2  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Designed and marketed means that the intended application of the 
lamp or ballast is clearly stated in 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.
* * * * *
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6. Section 430.3 is amended by:
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a. Removing ``Sec.  430.2, Sec.  430.32, appendix Q,'' and add in its 
place ``Sec. Sec.  430.2 and 430.32'' in paragraph (e)(5);
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b. Removing the words ``appendix Q and'' in paragraph (e)(6);
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c. Removing the words ``, appendix Q,'' in paragraph (e)(7);
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d. Redesignating paragraphs (e)(17) through (21) as (e)(22) through 
(26);
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e. Redesignating paragraphs (e)(6) through (16) as follows:

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               Old paragraph                        New paragraph
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(e)(6)....................................  (e)(7)
(e)(7)....................................  (e)(9)
(e)(8)....................................  (e)(10)
(e)(9)....................................  (e)(12)
(e)(10)...................................  (e)(13)
(e)(11)...................................  (e)(14)
(e)(12)...................................  (e)(15)
(e)(13)...................................  (e)(16)
(e)(14)...................................  (e)(17)
(e)(15)...................................  (e)(19)
(e)(16)...................................  (e)(20)
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f. Adding new paragraphs (e)(6), (8), and (11);
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g. Revising newly redesignated paragraphs (e)(15) and (16);
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h. Removing the words ``appendix Q and'' in newly redesignated 
paragraph (e)(17);
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i. Adding new paragraph (e)(18);
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j. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e)(19);
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k. Adding new paragraph (e)(21);
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l. Removing the words ``Amendment 4, Edition 5.0, 2010-02'' in 
paragraph (p)(2) and adding in its place the words ``Amendment 6, 
Edition 5.0, August 2017'';
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m. Removing the words ``appendices C1, D1, D2, G, H, I, J2, N, O, P, X, 
X1, Y, Z, BB, and CC to subpart B'' in paragraph (p)(6) and adding in 
its place the words ``appendices C1, D1, D2, G, H, I, J2, N, O, P, Q, 
X, X1, Y, Z, BB, and CC to subpart B.''
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  430.3  Materials incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (6) ANSI C78.81-2016, Revision of ANSI_ANSLG C78.81-2010, (``ANSI 
C78.81-2016''), American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Double-
Capped Fluorescent Lamps-- Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics, 
approved June 29, 2016, IBR approved for appendix Q to subpart B of 
this part.
* * * * *
    (8) ANSI C78.375A-2014, Revision of ANSI C78.375-1997, (``ANSI 
C78.375A''), American National Standard for Electric Lamps--Fluorescent 
Lamps--Guide for Electrical Measures, first edition, approved August 
28, 2014, IBR approved for appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
* * * * *
    (11) ANSI C78.901-2016, American National Standard for Electric 
Lamps--Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps--Dimensional and Electrical 
Characteristics, ANSI approved August 23, 2016, IBR approved for 
appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
* * * * *
    (15) ANSI C82.1-2004 (R2008, R2015), Revision of ANSI C82.1-2004, 
(``ANSI C82.1''), American National Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Line 
Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast, approved November 20, 2015, IBR 
approved for appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
    (16) ANSI C82.2-2016, Revision of ANSI C82.2-2002, (``ANSI 
C82.2''), American National Standard for Lamp Ballasts--Method of 
Measurement of Fluorescent Ballasts, approved July 12, 2016, IBR 
approved for appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
* * * * *
    (18) ANSI C82.3-2016, Revision of ANSI C82.3-2002, (``ANSI C82.3-
2016''), American National Standard for Reference Ballasts for 
Fluorescent Lamps, approved April 8, 2016, IBR approved for appendix Q 
to subpart B of this part.
    (19) ANSI_ANSLG C82.11-2017, Revision of ANSI C82.11-2011, (``ANSI 
C82.11''), American National Standard for Lamp Ballasts--High-frequency 
Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts--Supplements, approved January 23, 2017, IBR 
approved for appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
* * * * *
    (21) ANSI C82.77, (``ANSI C82.77'') American National Standard for 
Harmonic Emission Limits--Related Power Quality Requirements for 
Lighting Equipment, approved January 17, 2002, IBR approved for 
appendix Q to subpart B of this part.
* * * * *
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7. Section 430.23(q) is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  430.23  Test procedures for the measurement of energy and water 
consumption.

* * * * *
    (q) Fluorescent lamp ballasts. (1) Calculate ballast luminous 
efficiency (BLE) and ballast efficiency (BE) using appendix Q to this 
subpart.
    (2) Calculate power factor using appendix Q to this subpart.
* * * * *

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8. Appendix Q to subpart B of part 430 is revised to read as follows:

Appendix Q to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

    Note: After [date 30 days after date of publication of the final 
rule in the Federal Register] and prior to [date 180 days after date 
of publication of the final rule in the Federal Register] any 
representations with respect to energy use or efficiency of 
fluorescent lamp ballasts must be in accordance with the results of 
testing pursuant to this appendix or the test procedures as they 
appeared in appendix Q to this subpart or this part revised as of 
January 1, 2018. On or after [date 180 days after date of 
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register], any 
representations, including certifications of compliance for ballasts 
subject to any energy conservation standard, made with respect to 
the energy use or efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts must be 
made in accordance with the results of testing pursuant to this 
appendix.

Definitions

    1.1. Average total lamp arc power means the sample mean of the 
total lamp arc powers of the ballast units tested.
    1.2 Dimming ballast means a ballast that is designed and 
marketed to vary its output and that can achieve an output less than 
or equal to 50 percent of its maximum electrical output.
    1.3. High frequency ballast is as defined in ANSI C82.13 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3).
    1.4. Instant-start is the starting method used in instant-start 
systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  430.3), as typically indicated on publicly available documents 
of a fluorescent lamp ballast (e.g., product literature, catalogs, 
and packaging labels).
    1.5. Low-frequency ballast is a fluorescent lamp ballast that 
operates at a supply frequency of 50 to 60 Hz and operates the lamp 
at the same frequency as the supply.
    1.6. Programmed-start is the starting method used in a 
programmed-start type system as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated 
by reference, see Sec.  430.3), as typically indicated on publicly 
available documents of a fluorescent lamp ballast (e.g., product 
literature, catalogs, and packaging labels).
    1.7. Rapid-start is the starting method used in rapid-start type 
systems as defined in ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  430.3), as typically indicated on publicly available documents 
of a fluorescent lamp ballast (e.g., product literature, catalogs, 
and packaging labels).
    1.8. Reference lamp is a fluorescent lamp that meets the 
operating conditions of a reference lamp as defined by ANSI C82.13 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3).
    1.9. Residential ballast means a fluorescent lamp ballast that 
meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consumer limits as set 
forth in 47 CFR part 18 and is designed and marketed for use only in 
residential applications.
    1.10. RMS is the root mean square of a varying quantity.11. Sign 
ballast means a ballast that has an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 
Type 2 rating and is designed and marketed for use only in outdoor 
signs.

2. Active Mode Procedure for Measuring BLE at Full Light Output

    2.1. Where ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
430.3) references ANSI C82.1, use ANSI C82.1 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  430.3) for testing low-frequency ballasts and 
use ANSI C82.11 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3) for 
testing high-frequency ballasts. In addition when applying ANSI 
C82.2, use the standards ANSI C78.375A, ANSI C78.81-2016, ANSI 
C82.1, ANSI C82.11, ANSI C82.13, ANSI C82.3-2016, ANSI C82.77, and 
ANSI C78.901-2016 as incorporated by reference in Sec.  430.3. 
Specifications in referenced standards that are recommended, that 
``shall'' or ``should'' be met, or that are not clearly mandatory, 
are mandatory. In cases where there is a conflict between any 
industry standard(s) and this appendix, the language of the test 
procedure in this appendix takes precedence over the industry 
standard(s).

2.2. Instruments

    2.2.1. All instruments must meet the specifications of section 9 
of ANSI C78.375A (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3).
    2.2.2. Power Analyzer. In addition to the specifications in 
section 9 of ANSI C78.375A, the power analyzer must have a maximum 
100 pF capacitance to ground and frequency response between 40 Hz 
and 1 MHz.
    2.2.3. Current Probe. In addition to the specifications in 
section 9 of ANSI C78.375A, the current probe must be galvanically 
isolated and have frequency response between 40 Hz and 20 MHz.

2.3. Test Setup

    2.3.1. Connect the ballast to a main power source and to the 
fluorescent lamp(s) as specified in this section. Ensure the ballast 
is connected to fluorescent lamp(s) according to any manufacturer's 
wiring instructions on or sold with each unit (including those 
provided online). To test a low-frequency ballast, follow ANSI C82.1 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3) but disregard section 
5.3 of ANSI C82.1. To test a high-frequency ballast, follow ANSI 
C82.11 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3) but disregard 
sections 5.3.1, 5.13, and Annex D of ANSI C82.11.
    2.3.2. In the test setup, all wires used in the apparatus, 
including any wires from the ballast to the lamps and from the lamps 
to the measuring devices, must meet the following specifications:
    2.3.2.1. Use the wires provided by the ballast manufacturer and 
only the minimum wire length necessary to reach both ends of each 
lamp. If the wire lengths supplied with the ballast are too short to 
reach both ends of each lamp, add the minimum additional wire length 
necessary to reach both ends of each lamp, using wire of the same 
wire gauge(s) as the wire supplied with the ballast. If no wiring is 
provided with the ballast, use 18 gauge or thicker wire.
    2.3.2.2. Keep wires loose. Do not shorten or allow bundling of 
any wires. Separate all wires from each other, and ground them to 
prevent parasitic capacitance.
    2.3.3. Test each ballast with only one fluorescent lamp type. 
Select the one type of fluorescent lamp for testing as follows:
    2.3.3.1. Each fluorescent lamp must meet the specifications of a 
reference lamp as defined by ANSI C82.13 (incorporated by reference, 
see Sec.  430.3), be seasoned at least 12 hours, and be stabilized 
as specified in section 2.5.2.1 of this appendix. Test each 
reference lamp with a reference ballast that meets the criteria of 
ANSI C82.3-2016 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3). For 
low frequency ballasts that operate:
    (a) 32 W 4-foot medium bipin T8 lamps use the following 
reference lamp specifications: 30.8 W, arc wattage; 1.7 W, 
approximate cathode wattage (with 3.6 V on each cathode); 32.5 W, 
total wattage; 137 V, voltage; 0.265 A, current. Test the selected 
reference lamp with the following reference ballast specifications: 
300 V, rated input voltage; 0.265 A, reference current; 910 ohms, 
impedance. Use the following cathode heat requirements for rapid 
start: 3.6 V nominal, voltage; 2.5 V min, 4.4 V max, limits during 
operation; 11.0 ohms +/-0.1 ohms, dummy load resistor; 3.4 V min, 
4.5 V max, voltage across dummy load.
    (b) 59 W 8-foot single pin T8 lamps use the following reference 
lamp specifications: 60.1 W, arc wattage; 270.3 V, voltage; 0.262 A, 
current. Test the selected reference lamp with the following 
reference ballast specifications: 625 V, rated input voltage; 0.260 
A, reference current; 1960 ohms, impedance.
    (c) 32 W 2-foot U-shaped medium bipin T8 lamps use the following 
reference lamp specifications: 30.5 W, arc wattage; 1.7 W, 
approximate cathode wattage (with 3.6 V on each cathode); 32.2 W, 
total wattage; 137 V, voltage; 0.265 A, current. Test the selected 
reference lamp with the following reference ballast specifications: 
300 V, rated input voltage; 0.265 A, reference current; 910 ohms, 
impedance. Use the following cathode heat requirements for rapid 
start: 3.6 V nominal, voltage; 2.5 V min, 4.4 V max, limits during 
operation; 11.0 ohms +/-0.1 ohms, dummy load resistor; 3.4 V min, 
4.5 V max, voltage across dummy load.
    2.3.3.2 For any sign ballast designed and marketed to operate 
both T8 and T12 lamps, use a T12 lamp as specified in Table 1 of 
this appendix.
    2.3.3.3. For any ballast designed and marketed to operate lamps 
of multiple base types, select lamp(s) of one base type, in the 
following order of decreasing preference: Medium bipin, miniature 
bipin, single pin, or recessed double contact.
    2.3.3.4. After selecting the base type (per section 2.3.5.3 of 
this appendix), select the diameter of the reference lamp. Any 
ballast designed and marketed to operate lamps of multiple 
diameters, except for any sign ballast capable of operating both T8 
and T12 lamps, must be tested with lamps of one of those diameters, 
selected in the following order of decreasing preference: T8, T5, or 
T12.
    2.3.3.5. Connect the ballast to the maximum number of lamps 
(lamp type as determined by sections 2.3.3.2, 2.3.3.3, and

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2.3.3.4 of this section) the ballast is designed and marketed to 
operate simultaneously.
    For any ballast designed and marketed to operate both 4-foot 
medium bipin lamps and 2-foot U-shaped lamps, test with the maximum 
number of 4-foot medium bipin lamp(s).
    2.3.3.6. Test each ballast with the lamp type specified in Table 
1 of this section that corresponds to the lamp diameter and base 
type the ballast is designed and marketed to operate.

             Table 1 to Section 2.3.3.6--Lamp-and-Ballast Pairings and Frequency Adjustment Factors
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                                                        Lamp type                   Frequency adjustment factor
                                       ------------------------------------------            ([beta])
             Ballast type                                                        -------------------------------
                                         Lamp diameter and base    Nominal lamp                        High-
                                                                      wattage     Low- frequency     frequency
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Ballasts that operate straight-shaped   T8 MBP (Data Sheet 7881-              32            0.94             1.0
 lamps (commonly referred to as 4-foot   ANSI-1005-4) *.
 medium bipin lamps) with medium bipin
 bases and a nominal overall length of
 48 inches.
                                        T12 MBP (Data Sheet 7881-             34            0.93             1.0
                                         ANSI-1006-1) *.
Ballasts that operate U-shaped lamps    T8 MBP (Data Sheet 78901-             32            0.94             1.0
 (commonly referred to as 2-foot U-      ANSI-4027-2) *.
 shaped lamps) with medium bipin bases
 and a nominal overall length between
 22 and 25 inches.
                                        T12 MBP **..............              34            0.93             1.0
Ballasts that operate lamps (commonly   T8 HO RDC (Data Sheet                 86            0.92             1.0
 referred to as 8-foot-high output       7881-ANSI-1501-2) *.
 lamps) with recessed double contact
 bases and a nominal overall length of
 96 inches.
                                        T12 HO RDC (Data Sheet                95            0.94             1.0
                                         7881-ANSI-1017-1) *.
Ballasts that operate lamps (commonly   T8 slimline SP (Data                  59            0.95             1.0
 referred to as 8-foot slimline lamps)   Sheet 7881-ANSI-1505-1)
 with single pin bases and a nominal     *.
 overall length of 96 inches.
                                        T12 slimline SP (Data                 60            0.94             1.0
                                         Sheet 7881-ANSI-3006-1)
                                         *.
Ballasts that operate straight-shaped   T5 SO Mini-BP (Data                   28            0.95             1.0
 lamps (commonly referred to as 4-foot   Sheet 60081-IEC-6640-7)
 miniature bipin standard output         *.
 lamps) with miniature bipin bases and
 a nominal length between 45 and 48
 inches.
Ballasts that operate straight-shaped   T5 HO Mini-BP (Data                   54            0.95             1.0
 lamps (commonly referred to as 4-foot   Sheet 60081-IEC-6840-6)
 miniature bipin high output lamps)      *.
 with miniature bipin bases and a
 nominal length between 45 and 48
 inches.
Sign ballasts that operate lamps        T8 HO RDC (Data Sheet                 86            0.92             1.0
 (commonly referred to as 8-foot high    7881-ANSI-1501-2) *.
 output lamps) with recessed double
 contact bases and a nominal overall
 length of 96 inches.
                                        T12 HO RDC (Data Sheet      [dagger] 110            0.94             1.0
                                         7881-ANSI-1019-1) *.
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MBP, Mini-BP, RDC, and SP represent medium bipin, miniature bipin, recessed double contact, and single pin,
  respectively.
* Data Sheet corresponds to ANSI C78.81-2016, ANSI C78.901-2016, or IEC 60081 page number (incorporated by
  reference, see Sec.   430.3).
** No ANSI or IEC Data Sheet exists for 34 W T12 MBP U-shaped lamps. For ballasts designed and marketed to
  operate only T12 2-foot U-shaped lamps with MBP bases and a nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches,
  select T12 U-shaped lamps designed and marketed as having a nominal wattage of 34 W.
[dagger] This lamp type is commonly marketed as 110 W; however, the ANSI C78.81-2016 Data Sheet (incorporated by
  reference, see Sec.   430.3) lists nominal wattage of 113 W. Test with specifications for operation at 0.800
  amperes (A).

2.3.4. Test Circuits

    2.3.4.1. The power analyzer test setup must have exactly n + 1 
channels where n is the maximum number of lamps (lamp type as 
determined by sections 2.3.5.2, 2.3.5.3, and 2.3.5.4 of this 
appendix) a ballast is designed and marketed to operate. Use the 
minimum number of power analyzers possible during testing. 
Synchronize all power analyzers. A system may be used to synchronize 
the power analyzers.
    2.3.4.2. Lamp Arc Voltage. Attach leads from the power analyzer 
to each fluorescent lamp according to Figure 1 of this section for 
rapid- and programmed-start ballasts, Figure 2 of this section for 
instant-start ballasts operating single pin (SP) lamps, and Figure 3 
of this section for instant-start ballasts operating medium bipin 
(MBP), miniature bipin (mini-BP), or recessed double contact (RDC) 
lamps. The programmed- and rapid-start ballast test setup includes 
two 1000 ohm resistors placed in parallel with the lamp pins to 
create a midpoint from which to measure lamp arc voltage.
    2.3.4.3. Lamp Arc Current. Position a current probe on each 
fluorescent lamp according to Figure 1 of this section for rapid- 
and programmed-start ballasts, Figure 2 of this section for instant-
start ballasts operating SP lamps, and Figure 3 of this section for 
instant-start ballasts operating MBP, mini-BP, and RDC lamps.
    For the lamp arc current measurement, set the full transducer 
ratio in the power analyzer to match the current probe to the power 
analyzer.

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Where: Iin is the current through the current transducer, 
Vout is the voltage out of the transducer, Rin 
is the power analyzer impedance, and Rs is the current 
probe output impedance.
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2.4. Test Conditions

    2.4.1. Establish and maintain test conditions for testing 
fluorescent lamp ballasts in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of 
ANSI C82.2 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3).
    2.4.2. Room Temperature and Air Circulation. Maintain the test 
area at 25 1 [deg]C, with minimal air movement as 
specified in section 4 of ANSI C78.375A (incorporated by reference, 
see Sec.  430.3).
    2.4.3. Input Voltage. For any ballast designed and marketed for 
operation at only one input voltage, test at that specified voltage. 
For any ballast that is neither a residential ballast nor a sign 
ballast but is designed and marketed for operation at multiple 
voltages, test the ballast at 277 V 0.1%. For any 
residential ballast or sign ballast designed and marketed for 
operation at multiple voltages, test the ballast at 120 V 0.1%.

2.5. Test Method

    2.5.1. Connect the ballast to the selected fluorescent lamps (as 
determined in section 2.3.5 of this appendix) and to measurement 
instrumentation as specified in the Test Setup in section 2.3 of 
this appendix.
    2.5.2. Determine stable operating conditions according to Option 
1 or Option 2.
    2.5.2.1. Option 1. Operate the ballast for at least 15 minutes 
before determining stable operating conditions. Determine stable 
operating conditions by measuring lamp arc voltage, current, and 
power once per minute in accordance with the setup described in 
section 2.3 of this appendix. The system is stable once the 
difference between the maximum and minimum for each value of lamp 
arc voltage, current, and power divided by the average value of the 
measurements do not exceed one percent over a four minute moving 
window. Once stable operating conditions are reached, measure each 
of the parameters described in sections 2.5.3 through 2.5.9 of this 
appendix.
    2.5.2.2. Option 2. Determine stable operating conditions 
according to steps 1 through 6 of section D.2.1 in Annex D of ANSI 
C82.11. Once stable operating conditions are reached, measure each 
of the parameters described in sections 2.5.3 through 2.5.9 of this 
appendix.
    2.5.3. Lamp Arc Voltage. Measure lamp arc voltage in volts (RMS) 
using the setup in section 2.3.6.2 of this appendix.
    2.5.4. Lamp Arc Current. Measure lamp arc current in amps (RMS) 
using the setup in section 2.3.6.3 of this appendix.
    2.5.5. Lamp Arc Power. The power analyzer must calculate output 
power by using the measurements from sections 2.5.3 and 2.5.4 of 
this section.

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    2.5.6. Input Power. Measure the input power in watts to the 
ballast in accordance with section 7 of ANSI C82.2 (disregard 
references to Figure 1 and Figure 3).
    2.5.7. Input Voltage. Measure the input voltage in volts (RMS) 
to the ballast in accordance with section 7 of ANSI C82.2 (disregard 
references to Figure 1 and Figure 3).
    2.5.8. Input Current. Measure the input current in amps (RMS) to 
the ballast in accordance with section 7 of ANSI C82.2 (disregard 
references to Figure 1 and Figure 3).
    2.5.9. Lamp Operating Frequency. Measure the frequency of the 
waveform delivered from the ballast to any one lamp used in the test 
in accordance with the setup in section 2.3 of this appendix.

2.6. Calculations

    2.6.1. Calculate ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) as follows 
(do not round values of total lamp arc power and input power prior 
to calculation):
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Where: Total Lamp Arc Power is the sum of the lamp arc powers for 
all lamps operated by the ballast as measured in section 2.5.5 of 
this appendix, Input Power is as determined by section 2.5.6 of this 
appendix, and [beta] is equal to the frequency adjustment factor in 
Table 1 of this appendix.
    2.6.2. Calculate Power Factor (PF) as follows (do not round 
values of input power, input voltage, and input current prior to 
calculation):
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Where: Input Power is measured in accordance with section 2.5.6 of 
this appendix, Input Voltage is measured in accordance with section 
2.5.7 of this appendix, and Input Current is measured in accordance 
with section 2.5.8 of this appendix.

3. Active Mode Procedure for Measuring Ballast Efficiency at Light 
Output Levels That Are Less Than 100 Percent But Greater Than or Equal 
to 50 Percent of Full Light Output

3.1. Follow the Directions in Section 2.1 To Measure Ballast 
Efficiency

3.2. Test Setup

    3.2.1. Take all measurements with instruments as specified in 
section 2.2 of this appendix. A multichannel power analyzer may be 
used as described in Annex D of ANSI C82.11 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  430.3).
    3.2.2. Connect the ballast to a main power source and to the 
maximum number of lamp(s) as specified in Annex D of ANSI C82.11 and 
sections 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 of this appendix. Ensure the ballast is 
connected to fluorescent lamp(s) according to any manufacturer's 
wiring instructions on or sold with each unit (including those 
provided online). To test a low-frequency ballast, follow ANSI C82.1 
but disregard section 5.3 of ANSI C82.1. To test a high-frequency 
ballast, follow ANSI C82.11 but disregard section 5.3.1.

3.3. Test Conditions

    3.3.1. Establish and maintain test conditions in accordance with 
section 2.4 of this appendix.

3.4. Test Method and Measurements

    3.4.1. Determine stable operating conditions according to steps 
1 through 6 of section D.2.1 in Annex D of ANSI C82.11.
    3.4.2. Calculate ballast efficiency according to Annex D of ANSI 
C82.11. Ballast efficiency is equal to the ballast output power (a 
quantity that includes lamp arc power, the filament power, and power 
provided for other features such as networking and sensors) divided 
by the ballast input power (a quantity defined in section 2.5.6 of 
this appendix).

4. Standby Mode Procedure

    4.1. Measure standby mode energy consumption only for any 
ballast that is capable of operating in standby mode. When there is 
a conflict, the language of the test procedure in this appendix 
takes precedence over IEC 62301 (incorporated by reference; see 
Sec.  430.3). Specifications in referenced standards that are not 
clearly mandatory are mandatory. Manufacturer's instructions, such 
as ``instructions for use'' referenced in IEC 62301 mean the 
manufacturer's instructions that come packaged with or appear on the 
unit, including on a label. It may include an online manual if 
specifically referenced (e.g., by date or version number) either on 
a label or in the packaged instructions. Instructions that appear on 
the unit take precedence over instructions available electronically, 
such as through the internet.

4.2. Test Setup

    4.2.1. Take all measurements with instruments as specified in 
section 2.2 of this appendix. Fluorescent lamp ballasts that are 
designed and marketed for connection to control devices must be 
tested with all commercially available compatible control devices 
connected in all possible configurations. For each configuration, a 
separate measurement of standby power must be made in accordance 
with section 4.4 of this appendix.
    4.2.2. Connect each ballast to the maximum number of lamp(s) as 
specified in section 2.3 (specifications in section 2.3.3.1 are 
optional) of this appendix. Note: ballast operation with reference 
lamp(s) is not required.

4.3. Test Conditions

    4.3.1. Establish and maintain test conditions in accordance with 
section 2.4 of this appendix.

4.4. Test Method and Measurements

    4.4.1. Turn on all of the lamps at full light output.
    4.4.2. Send a signal to the ballast instructing it to have zero 
light output using the appropriate ballast communication protocol or 
system for the ballast being tested.
    4.4.3. Stabilize the ballast prior to measurement using one of 
the methods as specified in section 5 of IEC 62301.
    4.4.4. Measure the standby mode energy consumption in watts 
using one of the methods as specified in section 5 of IEC 62301.

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