Compliance
Waivers
For information on current test procedure waivers, see DOE’s Waivers webpage.
For information about obtaining test procedure waivers, see 10 CFR 431.401.
Exceptions
DOE's Office of Hearings and Appeals has authorized exception relief for certain electric motors. For information on these exception relief cases, see the Office of Hearing and Appeals listing of Product Efficiency Cases.
For information about obtaining exception relief, see 10 CFR part 1003.
Import and Export Provisions
10 CFR 431.404 contains provisions on importing electric motors into the United States.
10 CFR 431.405 contains provisions on exporting electric motors from the United States.
Subpoena Authority for Energy Efficiency
10 CFR 431.406 explains subpoena authority given to the Secretary of Energy related to carrying out part 431 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Confidentiality of Electric Motor Data and Information
10 CFR 431.407 explains the protocol for confidentiality requests for manufacturers or private labelers of electric motors to follow when submitting data and information to the DOE.
Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
State Exemptions to Federal Pre-emption
DOE has not exempted any state from this energy conservation standard. States may petition DOE to exempt a state regulation from preemption by the Federal energy conservation standard. States may also petition DOE to withdraw such exemptions. For details, see 10 CFR 431, Subpart W.