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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 430

[EERE-2013-BT-TP-0050]
RIN 1904-AD88


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and 
Test Procedures for Ceiling Fans

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

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') is publishing this 
final rule to amend the current regulations for large-diameter ceiling 
fans. The contents of these technical amendments correspond with 
provisions enacted by Congress through the Energy Act of 2020. This 
final rule also implements conforming amendments to the ceiling fan 
test procedure to ensure consistency with the Energy Act of 2020.

DATES: The effective date of this rule is May 27, 2021. The 
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule 
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on May 27, 2021. 
The incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in 
this rulemaking was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on 
August 24, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Mr. Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 586-9870. Email: [email protected].
    Ms. Amelia Whiting, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the 
General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2588. Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE maintains a previously approved 
incorporation by reference and incorporates by reference the following 
industry standard into 10 CFR part 430:
    Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (``AMCA'') 
ANSI/AMCA Standard 208-18, (``AMCA 208-18''), ``Calculation of the Fan 
Energy Index,'' ANSI approved January 24, 2018.
    Copies of AMCA 208-18 may be purchased from AMCA International at 
30 W University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, or by going to 
www.amca.org.
    See section V.M of this document for further discussion of this 
standard.

Table of Contents

I. Authority and Background
II. Amendments To Codify the Act in the CFR
III. Conforming Amendments to the Ceiling Fan Test Procedure
IV. Final Action
V. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
    A. Review Under Executive Order 12866
    B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
    C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
    D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
    E. Review Under Executive Order 13132
    F. Review Under Executive Order 12988
    G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1999
    I. Review Under Executive Order 12630
    J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 2001
    K. Review Under Executive Order 13211
    L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration 
Act of 1974
    M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference
    N. Congressional Notification

I. Authority and Background

    The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (``EPCA''),\1\ 
authorizes DOE to regulate the energy efficiency of a number of 
consumer products and certain industrial equipment. (42 U.S.C. 6291-
6317) Title III, Part B \2\ of EPCA established the Energy Conservation 
Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles, which sets forth 
a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. These 
products include ceiling fans, the subject of this document. (42 U.S.C. 
6291(49), 42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(16)(A)(i) and (B), and 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff))
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    \1\ All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute 
as amended through the Energy Act of 2020, Public Law 116-260 (Dec. 
27, 2020).
    \2\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code, 
Part B was redesignated Part A.
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    On January 19, 2017, DOE published a final rule amending the energy 
conservation standards for ceiling fans. 82 FR 6826 (``January 2017 
Final Rule''). Compliance with the amended standards was required 
beginning January 21, 2020.\3\ The current energy conservation 
standards for ceiling fans are located in title 10 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (``CFR'') section 430.32(s), and specify the 
statutorily-prescribed design standards (see 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(1)(A)) 
and the minimum efficiency standards established in the January 2017 
Final Rule. The minimum efficiency standards established in the CFR are 
prescribed in terms of cubic feet per minute (``CFM'') per watt (``CFM/
W''). 10 CFR 430.32(s)(2). The currently-applicable DOE test procedures 
for ceiling fans are established at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, 
appendix U, Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of 
Ceiling Fans (``Appendix U'').
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    \3\ DOE published a confirmation of rulemaking notice announcing 
the completion of a review of the final rule amending energy 
conservation standards for ceiling fans published on January 19, 
2017 and confirming that compliance date of that final rule remained 
January 21, 2020. 82 FR 23723 (May 24, 2017).
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    Section 1008 of the Energy Act of 2020 (the ``Act'') amended 
section 325(ff)(6) of EPCA to specify that large-diameter ceiling fans 
manufactured on or after January 21, 2020, are not required to meet 
minimum ceiling fan efficiency requirements in terms of the total 
airflow to the total power consumption, CFM/W, as established in the 
January 2017 Final Rule, but instead meet minimum efficiency 
requirements based on the Ceiling Fan Energy Index (``CFEI'') metric. 
(42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(6)(C)(i)(I), as codified) The Act requires large-
diameter ceiling fans to have a CFEI greater than or equal to 1.00 at 
high speed and 1.31 at 40 percent speed or the nearest speed that is 
not less than 40 percent speed. (42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(6)(C)(i)(II), as 
codified) Further, the Act specifies that CFEI is to be calculated in 
accordance with American National Standards Institute ANSI/Air Movement 
and Control Association

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International, Inc., AMCA Standard 208-18, ``Calculation of Fan Energy 
Index,'' with the following modifications: (I) Using an Airflow 
Constant (Q0) of 26,500 cubic feet per minute; (II) Using a 
Pressure Constant (P0) of 0.0027 inches water gauge; and 
(III) Using a Fan Efficiency Constant ([eta]0) of 42 
percent. (42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)(6)(C)(ii), as codified) Finally, section 
1008(b) of the Act states that for the purposes of the periodic review 
requirements in section 325(m) of EPCA, the standard established in the 
Act shall be treated as if such standard was issued on January 19, 
2017. This final rule codifies those provisions of the Act related to 
large-diameter ceiling fans.

II. Amendments To Codify the Act in the CFR

    In this final rule, DOE is amending 10 CFR 430.3, 10 CFR 430.32, 
and Appendix U to codify the Act. Section 430.3 lists the procedures 
and documents that are incorporated by reference for use in DOE 
standards and test procedures. DOE is amending this section by adding a 
reference to ANSI/AMCA 208-18.
    Section 430.32(s)(2) specifies the minimum efficiency requirements 
for ceiling fans, including large-diameter ceiling fans. DOE is 
amending this section by removing the minimum efficiency requirements 
(in terms of CFM/W) for large-diameter ceiling fans in Sec.  
430.32(s)(2)(i). DOE is further amending this section by redesignating 
Sec.  430.32(s)(2)(ii) as Sec.  430.32(s)(2)(iii) and adding a new 
Sec.  430.32(s)(2)(ii) that specifies the new CFEI energy conservation 
standard for large-diameter ceiling fans as prescribed by the Act.
    Appendix U provides the uniform test method for measuring the 
energy consumption of ceiling fans. DOE is amending Appendix U by 
adding a new section 5 entitled ``Calculation of Ceiling Fan Energy 
Index (CFEI) From the Test Results for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans,'' 
which specifies the method for calculating CFEI as prescribed by the 
Act, i.e., according to AMCA 208-18, with the assumed values for 
airflow constant, pressure constant, and fan efficiency constant.

III. Conforming Amendments to the Ceiling Fan Test Procedure

    Consistent with the codification of the ceiling fan provisions of 
the Act, DOE is also implementing conforming amendments in Appendix U 
to remove obsolete and conflicting provisions and to revise potentially 
confusing language. For large-diameter ceiling fans, Appendix U 
continues to reference ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-15 (``AMCA 230-15''), 
``Laboratory Methods of Testing Air Circulating Fans for Rating and 
Certification,'' (incorporated by reference in Sec.  430.3(b)(3)) to 
determine airflow (in CFM) and power consumption (in Watts), which are 
inputs to the CFEI metric described in AMCA 208-18.
    However, because of the Act, Appendix U no longer needs to include 
provisions to calculate a ceiling fan efficiency (CFM/W) of large-
diameter ceiling fans and provisions related to testing large-diameter 
ceiling fans at speeds other than high speed and 40 percent speed (or 
the nearest speed that is not less than 40 percent speed). Accordingly, 
these conforming amendments: (1) Remove the definitions of ``20% 
speed,'' ``60% speed,'' and ``80% speed'' from section 1 (Definitions); 
(2) amend section 3.5(1) to refer to testing large-diameter ceiling 
fans only at high speed and at 40 percent speed (or the nearest speed 
that is not less than 40 percent speed) and remove Table 2 (Speeds To 
Be Tested for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans) from that section; (3) amend 
section 3.5(2) to remove any requirements for speeds besides 40 percent 
speed and update the example to reference average measured RPM with 
respect to 40 percent speed; (4) amend the title for section 4 
(Calculation of Ceiling Fan Efficiency From the Test Results) to 
specify that the section only applies to high-speed small diameter and 
low-speed small diameter ceiling fans; (5) remove the reference to 
large-diameter ceiling fans in section 4(3); and (6) remove the 
operating hours corresponding to large-diameter ceiling fans in Table 3 
(Daily Operating Hours for Calculating Ceiling Fan Efficiency), as well 
as the corresponding table note.

IV. Final Action

    DOE has determined, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), that prior 
notice and an opportunity for public comment on this final rule are 
unnecessary. Given the applicable statutory requirement enacted by 
Congress to require large-diameter ceiling fans to comply with energy 
conservation standards based on CFEI (rather than CFM/W), and the 
absence of any benefit in providing comment given that the rule 
incorporates the specific requirements established by the Energy Act of 
2020 and conforming amendments, DOE finds that good cause exists to 
waive prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on the actions 
presented in this document to implement the provisions of the Energy 
Act of 2020 relevant to large-diameter ceiling fans. For the same 
reasons, DOE finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive 
the 30-day delay in effective date for this rule.

V. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

A. Review Under Executive Order 12866

    This final rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
any of the criteria set out in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' 58 FR 51735 (October 4, 1993). 
Accordingly, this action was not subject to review by the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB).

B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
preparation of a final regulatory flexibility analysis (FRFA) for any 
final rule where the agency was first required by law to publish a 
proposed rule 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: https://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE is revising the Code of Federal Regulations 
to incorporate, revised requirements for large-diameter ceiling fans 
prescribed by Public Law 116-260, and conforming amendments. Because 
this is a technical amendment for which a general notice of proposed 
rulemaking is not required, the analytical requirements of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act do not apply to this rulemaking.

C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Manufacturers of ceiling fans 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

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requirements for all covered consumer products and commercial 
equipment, including ceiling fans. (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.

D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

    Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (``NEPA'') of 
1969, DOE has analyzed this proposed action in accordance with NEPA and 
DOE's NEPA implementing regulations (10 CFR part 1021). DOE has 
determined that this rule qualifies for categorical exclusion under 10 
CFR part 1021, subpart D, Appendix A5 because it is an interpretive 
rulemaking that does not change the environmental effect of the rule 
and meets the requirements for application of a categorical exclusion. 
See 10 CFR 1021.410. Therefore, DOE has determined that promulgation of 
this rule is not a major Federal action significantly affecting the 
quality of the human environment within the meaning of NEPA, and does 
not require an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
statement.

E. 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 examined this final 
rule and determined that it will 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 final 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.

F. 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, 
this final rule meets the relevant standards of Executive Order 12988.

G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (``UMRA'') 
requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal 
regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the 
private sector. Public Law 104-4, sec. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). 
For a regulatory action resulting 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 https://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE examined this 
final rule according to UMRA and its statement of policy and determined 
that the rule contains neither an intergovernmental mandate, nor a 
mandate that may result in the expenditure of $100 million or more in 
any year, so these requirements do not apply.

H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 
1999

    Section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-277) requires Federal agencies to issue a Family 
Policymaking Assessment for any rule that may affect family well-being. 
This final rule will not have any impact on the autonomy or integrity 
of the family as an institution. Accordingly, DOE has concluded that it 
is not necessary to prepare a Family Policymaking Assessment.

I. Review Under Executive Order 12630

    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 will not 
result in any takings that might require compensation under the Fifth 
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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J. 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). Pursuant 
to OMB Memorandum M-19-15, Improving Implementation of the Information 
Quality Act (April 24, 2019), DOE published updated guidelines which 
are available at https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2019/12/f70/DOE%20Final%20Updated%20IQA%20Guidelines%20Dec%202019.pdf. DOE has 
reviewed this final rule under the OMB and DOE guidelines and has 
concluded that it is consistent with applicable policies in those 
guidelines.

K. Review Under Executive Order 13211

    Executive Order 13211, ``Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use,'' 66 FR 28355 
(May 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to prepare and submit to OMB, 
a Statement of Energy Effects for any 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 significant energy action, the 
agency must give a detailed statement of any adverse effects on energy 
supply, distribution, or use if the regulation is implemented, and of 
reasonable alternatives to the action and their expected benefits on 
energy supply, distribution, and use.
    This regulatory action is not a significant regulatory action under 
Executive Order 12866. Moreover, it would not have a significant 
adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, nor has 
it been designated as a significant energy action by the Administrator 
of OIRA. Therefore, it is not a significant energy action, and, 
accordingly, DOE has not prepared a Statement of Energy Effects.

L. Review Under 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.
    In this final rule, DOE is codifying the statutory reference to 
ANSI/AMCA Standard 208-18 as the test method for determining CFEI for 
large-diameter fans. Because this is a technical amendment for which a 
general notice of proposed rulemaking is not required and because DOE 
did not propose the incorporation by reference, section 32 do not apply 
to this rulemaking.

M. Description of Materials Incorporated by Reference

    In this final rule, DOE incorporates by reference the test 
procedure published by AMCA International, titled ``Calculation of the 
Fan Energy Index.'' Specifically, the test procedure codified by this 
final rule references ANSI/AMCA Standard 208-18, (``AMCA 208-18''), 
``Calculation of the Fan Energy Index,'' approved 2018. The procedure 
defines the fan energy index (``FEI''), outlines the calculations 
necessary to obtain it, and discusses the test conditions and 
configurations it applies to. Copies of ANSI/AMCA 208-18 may be 
purchased from the AMCA International at 30 W University Drive, 
Arlington Heights, IL 60004, or by going to webstore.ansi.org.
    ANSI/AMCA 230-15 was previously approved for IBR in appendix U and 
the reference continues unchanged.

N. Congressional Notification

    As required by 5 U.S.C. 801, DOE will report to Congress on the 
promulgation of this rule prior to its effective date. The report will 
state that it has been determined that the rule is not a ``major rule'' 
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

Approval of the Office of the Secretary

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

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

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

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on May 18, 
2021, by Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 
and Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. 
That document with the original signature and date is maintained by 
DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with 
requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE 
Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit 
the document in electronic format for publication, as an official 
document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no 
way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the 
Federal Register.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2021.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE amends part 430 of 
chapter II of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below:

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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1. 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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2. Section 430.3 is amended by:
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a. Revising paragraph (a);
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b. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) as (b)(3) and (4), 
respectively; and
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c. Adding new paragraph (b)(2).
    The revision and addition read as follows:


Sec.  430.3  Materials incorporated by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other 
than that specified in this section, DOE must publish a document in the 
Federal Register and

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the material must be available to the public. All approved material is 
available for inspection at the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 
Sixth Floor, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-
2945, https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program, and may be obtained from the other sources in this 
section. It is also available for inspection at the National Archives 
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: 
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    (b) * * *
    (2) ANSI/AMCA Standard 208-18, (``AMCA 208-18''), Calculation of 
the Fan Energy Index, ANSI approved January 24, 2018, IBR approved for 
appendix U to this subpart.
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3. Appendix U to subpart B of part 430 is amended by:
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a. Removing sections 1.1, 1.3, and 1.4;
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b. Redesignating section 1.2 as 1.1;
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c. Redesignating sections 1.5 through 1.23 as 1.2 through 1.20, 
respectively;
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d. Revising section 3.5;
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e. Revising the heading for section 4;
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f. Removing the parenthetical ``(for all tested settings for large-
diameter ceiling fans)'' in section 4.(3);
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g. Revising section 4.(4); and
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h. Adding section 5.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:

Appendix U to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption of Ceiling Fans

* * * * *
    3.5 Active mode test measurement for large-diameter ceiling fans:
    (1) Test large-diameter ceiling fans in accordance with ANSI/AMCA 
Standard 208-18 in all phases simultaneously at:
    (a) High speed, and
    (b) 40 percent speed or the nearest speed that is not less than 40 
percent speed.
    (2) When testing at 40 percent speed for large-diameter ceiling 
fans that can operate over an infinite number of speeds (e.g., ceiling 
fans with VFDs), ensure the average measured RPM is within the greater 
of 1% of the average RPM at high speed or 1 RPM. For example, if the 
average measured RPM at high speed is 50 RPM, for testing at 40% speed, 
the average measured RPM should be between 19 RPM and 21 RPM. If the 
average measured RPM falls outside of this tolerance, adjust the 
ceiling fan speed and repeat the test. Calculate the airflow and 
measure the active (real) power consumption in all phases 
simultaneously in accordance with the test requirements specified in 
sections 8 and 9, AMCA 230-15 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
430.3), with the following modifications:
* * * * *
    4. Calculation of Ceiling Fan Efficiency From the Test Results for 
LSSD and HSSD ceiling fans:
* * * * *
    (4) Table 3 of this appendix specifies the daily hours of operation 
to be used in calculating ceiling fan efficiency:

  Table 3 to Appendix U to Subpart B of Part 430: Daily Operating Hours
                 for Calculating Ceiling Fan Efficiency
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                                                                 With
                                                 No standby    standby
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               Daily Operating Hours for LSSD Ceiling Fans
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High Speed....................................          3.4          3.4
Low Speed.....................................          3.0          3.0
Standby Mode..................................          0.0         17.6
Off Mode......................................         17.6          0.0
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               Daily Operating Hours for HSSD Ceiling Fans
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High Speed....................................         12.0         12.0
Standby Mode..................................          0.0         12.0
Off Mode......................................         12.0          0.0
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    5. Calculation of Ceiling Fan Energy Index (CFEI) From the Test 
Results for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans:
    Calculate CFEI, which is the FEI for large-diameter ceiling fans, 
at the speeds specified in section 3.5 of this appendix according to 
ANSI/AMCA 208-18, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  430.3), with 
the following modifications:
    (1) Using an Airflow Constant (Q0) of 26,500 cubic feet 
per minute;
    (2) Using a Pressure Constant (P0) of 0.0027 inches 
water gauge; and
    (3) Using a Fan Efficiency Constant ([eta]0) of 42 
percent.

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4. Section 430.32 is amended by:
0
a. Revising paragraph (s)(2)(i);
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b. Redesignating (s)(2)(ii) as (s)(2)(iii); and
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c. Adding new paragraph (s)(2)(ii).
    The revision and addition read as follows:


Sec.  430.32  Energy and water conservation standards and their 
compliance dates.

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    (s) * * *
    (2)(i) Ceiling fans manufactured on or after January 21, 2020, 
shall meet the requirements shows in the table:

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                                             Minimum efficiency (CFM/W)
  Product class as defined in Appendix U                \1\
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Very small-diameter (VSD)................  D <= 12 in.: 21.
                                           D > 12 in.: 3.16 D-17.04.
Standard.................................  0.65 D + 38.03.
Hugger...................................  0.29 D + 34.46.
High-speed small-diameter (HSSD).........  4.16 D + 0.02.
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\1\ D is the ceiling fan's blade span, in inches, as determined in
  Appendix U of this part.

    (ii) Large-diameter ceiling fans manufactured on or after January 
21, 2020, shall have a CFEI greater than or equal to--
    (A) 1.00 at high speed; and
    (B) 1.31 at 40 percent speed or the nearest speed that is not less 
than 40 percent speed.
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[FR Doc. 2021-10882 Filed 5-26-21; 8:45 am]
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