Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Rulemaking Public Meeting

DATE:	August 23, 2006
TIME:	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT
LOCATION:	U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Room 1E-245 Washington, DC 20585

The Department of Energy (the Department) is proposing to amend its test procedure for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. The proposal implements test procedure changes for small-duct, high-velocity systems, multiple-split systems, two-capacity unites, and updates references to the current standards. The proposal also clarifies issues associated with sampling and rating both tested and untested systems.

The Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the proposed changes to the test procedure. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Department of Energy Headquarters. Please submit request to speak at the meeting no later than August 9, 2006. Copies of the signed original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at the meeting must be received no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2006.

The Department will accept comments, data, and information related to the notice of proposed rulemaking before and after the meeting, but no later than September 18, 2006.

Meeting Material

To Submit Comments

You may submit comments electronically, by hand delivery, by mail, or by courier until September 18, 2006. Wherever possible, comments in the electronic format should carry the electronic signature of the author. Absent an electronic signature, comments submitted electronically must be followed and authenticated by submitting a signed original paper document. Comments should be submitted with reference to the docket number EE-RM/TP-02-002 and/or RIN number 1904-AB55 by the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal, directions for submitting comments are on the website.
E-mail: cactestprocedure2006@ee.doe.gov, please include EE-RM/TP-02-002 and/or RIN number 1904-AB55 in the subject line of the message.
Regular Mail, Hand Delivery or Courier:
Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones
U.S. Department of Energy
Building Technologies Program
Mailstop: EE-2J, Room 1J-018
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121

Please visit the Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps webpage for further information related to energy conservation standards for this product.