United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2018_register executive 2018-09-15 article Proposed Rules D09002ee1c7e13bc7 D09002ee1c7e13e74 United States Department of Energy originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating a data and information collection process through this request for information to better understand market trends and issues in the emerging market for appliances and commercial equipment that incorporate smart technology. DOE aims to gain greater perspective on the direction of the emerging smart technology market, including any energy efficiency trends or issues with respect to appliances or equipment incorporating smart technologies. DOE understands the significant investments in innovation being made with respect to such products. DOE's intent in issuing this RFI is to gather information to ensure that DOE does not inadvertently impede such innovation in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in setting efficiency standards for covered products and equipment. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document, including topics not directly outlined in this RFI. DOE also welcomes comments on any additional topics that may inform DOE's overall understanding of relevant smart technology issues, including any suggestions for reducing or avoiding regulatory burdens within this context. 83 FR 46886 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-17/2018-20131 2018-20131 fr17se18-15 6450-01-P https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-17/2018-20131 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-17/html/2018-20131.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-17/pdf/2018-20131.pdf 3 p. 46886 46888 83 FR 46886 Title 10 Part 430 10 CFR Part 430 Title 10 Part 431 10 CFR Part 431 Energy Conservation Program: Request for Information on the Emerging Smart Technology Appliance and Equipment Market; Federal Register Vol. 83, Issue PRORULE 2018-20131 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 2018-11-16 6450-01-P 2018-20131 Request for information (RFI).

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating a data and information collection process through this request for information to better understand market trends and issues in the emerging market for appliances and commercial equipment that incorporate smart technology. DOE aims to gain greater perspective on the direction of the emerging smart technology market, including any energy efficiency trends or issues with respect to appliances or equipment incorporating smart technologies. DOE understands the significant investments in innovation being made with respect to such products. DOE's intent in issuing this RFI is to gather information to ensure that DOE does not inadvertently impede such innovation in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in setting efficiency standards for covered products and equipment. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document, including topics not directly outlined in this RFI. DOE also welcomes comments on any additional topics that may inform DOE's overall understanding of relevant smart technology issues, including any suggestions for reducing or avoiding regulatory burdens within this context.

Written comments and information are requested and will be accepted on or before November 16, 2018. Ms. Jennifer Tiedeman, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-6111. Email: Jennifer.Tiedeman@Hq.Doe.Gov. Requests for Information: Energy Conservation Program: Emerging Smart Technology Appliance and Equipment Market , Jennifer.Tiedeman@Hq.Doe.Gov SmartProductsRFI@HQ.doe.gov http://www.regulations.gov Vol. 83, no. 180 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2018-09-17 continuing daily deposited born digital 188 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-17 P0b002ee19c99850c 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr17se18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-17 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-17/pdf/FR-2018-09-17.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-17/xml/FR-2018-09-17.xml fdlp 46849 47026 DGPO 2018-09-15 2024-06-01 FR-2018-09-17 machine generated eng FR FR-2018-09-17 83 180