Rulemaking for Microwave Ovens Test Procedure Active Mode
The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to establish test procedures for microwave ovens active mode. This rulemaking is mandated by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
This rulemaking is related to the microwave ovens standard and test procedure.
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DOE published a notice of proposed rulemaking for test procedures for the active mode of microwave ovens. 78 FR 7939 (February 4, 2013).
A public meeting was held on March 5, 2013.
The microwave ovens active mode test procedures rulemaking docket EERE-2010-BT-TP-0023 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.
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Notice of Data Availability
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| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
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DOE is also conducting a microwave oven standby and off mode energy conservation standards rulemaking.
EPCA sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. Part A of Title III (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309) establishes the "Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles" for consumer products, including microwave ovens. (42 U.S.C. 6291(1)–(2) and 6292(a)(10))
For more information related to this rulemaking, please email:
microwave_ovens@ee.doe.gov
