Rulemaking for General Service Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector Lamps Energy Conservation Standard

DOE published a notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document regarding energy conservation standards for GSFLs and IRLs. 78 FR 13563 (February 28, 2013). DOE later published a notice of correction. 78 FR 14467 (March 6, 2013).

DOE held a public meeting on April 9, 2013.

The comment period is closed.

The GSFL and IRL energy conservation standards rulemaking docket EERE–2011–BT–STD–0006 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents. For the latest information on the planned timing of future DOE regulatory milestones, see the current Office of Management and Budget Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. All planned dates are preliminary and subject to change.

The current energy conservation standards for GSFLs and IRLs are mandated by Part A, the "Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles" of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended. (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309) These appliances are treated as covered products under Part A. (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(14))