Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products

SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (the Department) gives notice of an

Interim Final Rule to establish test procedures for fluorescent and

incandescent lamps, incorporating by reference test procedures adopted

by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Commission on

Illumination (CIE). The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires the

Department of Energy to administer an energy conservation program for

certain major household appliances and commercial equipment. Among

other program elements, the law requires that standard methods of

testing be prescribed for each covered product. Today's Interim Final

Rule will put lighting test procedures in effect so that lighting

manufacturers can meet the testing requirements imposed by the Energy

Policy Act of 1992.

DATES: This rule is effective October 28, 1994. The incorporation by

reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved

by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 28, 1994.

Written comments (eight copies) in response to this notice must be

received by December 12, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments (eight copies) are to be submitted to: U.S.

Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,

Interim Final Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamps and Incandescent

Lamps, Docket No. EE-RM-94-220-IF, Forrestal Building, 1000

Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.

Copies of the public comments received may be read at the

Department of Energy Freedom of Information Reading Room, U.S.

Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-190, 1000

Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-6020, between

the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays.

The Department is incorporating by reference several test standards

from the Illuminating Engineering Society (Illuminating Engineering

Society), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the

International Commission on Illumination (CIE). These standards are

listed below:

1. American National Standards Institute C78.1-1991, ``for

Fluorescent Lamps--Rapid-Start Types--Dimensional and Electrical

Characteristics''

2. American National Standards Institute C78.2-1991, ``for

Fluorescent Lamps--Preheat-Start Types--Dimensional and Electrical

Characteristics''

3. American National Standards Institute C78.3-1991, ``for

Fluorescent Lamps--Instant-Start and Cold-Cathode Types--Dimensional

and Electrical Characteristics''

4. American National Standards Institute C78.375-1991, ``for

Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for Electrical Measurements''

5. American National Standards Institute C82.3-1983 ``for Reference

Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps''

6. International Commission on Illumination Publication No. 13.2

1974, corrected reprint 1993, ``Method of Measuring and Specifying

Color Rendering Properties of Light Sources,'' ISBN 3 900 734 39 9

7. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-9-88, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps''

8. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-16-84, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Practical Guide to Colorimetry of Light Sources''

9. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-20-1982, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Approved Method for Photometric Measuring and

Reporting Tests on Reflector Type Lamps''

10. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-45-91, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps''

11. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-58-83, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Guide to Spectroradiometric Measurements''

12. Illuminating Engineering Society LM-66-1991, ``Illuminating

Engineering Society Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of Single-Ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps''

Copies of these standards may be viewed at the Department of Energy

Freedom of Information Reading Room at the address stated above. Copies

of the American National Standards may be obtained from ANSI, 1430

Broadway, New York, NY 10018, (212) 642-4900. Copies of the

Illuminating Engineering Society Standards may be obtained from the

Illuminating Engineering Society, Publications Department, 345 E. 47th

Street, New York, NY 10017, (212) 705-7925. Copies of the International

Commission on Illumination Standard may be obtained from the Bureau

Central De La CIE, 4 AV. Du Recteur-Poincare, 75 782 Paris, Cedex 16,

France.

For more information concerning public participation in this

rulemaking proceeding, see Section IX., ``Public Comment,'' of

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Terrence L. Logee, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy

Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Mail Station EE-431, Forrestal

Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202)

586-1689.

Eugene Margolis, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General

Counsel, Mail Station GC-72, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9507.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Introduction

Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

(EPCA), Pub. L. 94-163, as amended by the National Energy Conservation

Policy Act (NECPA), Pub. L. 95-619, the National Appliance Energy

Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1987, Pub. L. 100-12, the National

Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988 (NAECA 1988), Pub. L.

100-357, and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Pub. L. 102-486,

created the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products other

than Automobiles (Program).1 The consumer and commercial products

currently subject to this Program (often referred to hereafter as

``covered products'') include general service fluorescent lamps and

general service incandescent lamps, the subject of today's notice.

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\1\Part B of Title III of EPCA, as amended, is referred to in

this Interim Final Rule as the ``Act.'' Part B of Title III is

codified at 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309.

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Under the Act, the Program consists essentially of three parts:

testing, labeling, and Federal energy conservation standards. The

Department, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards

and Technology, is required to amend or establish new test procedures

as appropriate for each of the covered products. Section 323. Test

procedures shall be reasonably designed to produce test results which

measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated annual operating

cost of a covered product during a representative average use cycle or

period of use and shall not be unduly burdensome to conduct. Section

323(b)(3). A test procedure is not required if the Department of Energy

determines by rule that one cannot be developed. Section 323(d)(1). One

hundred and eighty days after a test procedure for a product is

adopted, no manufacturer may represent the energy consumption or cost

of energy consumed by the product except as reflected in tests

conducted according to the Department of Energy procedure. Section

323(c)(2).

However, the 180-day period referred to in section 323(c)(2) may be

extended for an additional 180 days if the Secretary determines that

the requirements of section 323(c)(2) would impose undue burden.

Section 323(c)(3). Test procedures appear at 10 CFR Part 430, subpart

B.

Labeling rules for household appliances and certain commercial

products are administered by the Federal Trade Commission.

Section 323(b)(6) of the Act also specifies that the Secretary

shall prescribe test procedures for fluorescent lamps and incandescent

reflector lamps taking into consideration the applicable standards of

the Illuminating Engineering Society or American National Standards

Institute. These test procedures have all been reviewed by the National

Institute of Standards and Technology in consultation with the National

Electrical Manufacturers Association. DOE has determined that these

test procedures will meet its needs. Therefore, today's Interim Final

Rule incorporates by reference: The test methods found in Illuminating

Engineering Society test procedure LM-9-88 for testing and measuring

the performance of general service fluorescent lamps; Illuminating

Engineering Society test procedures LM-58-1983, and LM-16-1984 and the

International Commission on Illumination publication number 13.2-1974

for measuring the color rendering index of general service fluorescent

lamps which is incorporated by reference in the Illuminating

Engineering Society publication number LM-16-1984; and Illuminating

Engineering Society test procedure LM-20-1982 for testing and measuring

the performance of incandescent reflector lamps. Additionally, today's

Interim Final Rule incorporates by reference the test methods found in

Illuminating Engineering Society test procedure LM-66-1991 for testing

and measuring the performance of medium base compact fluorescent lamps

and Illuminating Engineering Society test procedure LM-45-91 for

testing and measuring the performance of general service incandescent

lamps.

The above test procedures do not provide for a measurement of

annual energy consumption and annual operating cost which are needed to

comply with the Act. Therefore, the Department's test procedures

include a method of calculating the estimated annual energy consumption

and the estimated annual operating cost. The Department is publishing

elsewhere in this issue a Proposed Rule amending part 430 to define

colored fluorescent and incandescent lamps and to define the exemption

from energy conservation standards for a rough or vibration service

incandescent reflector lamp.

II. Discussion

By this notice, the Department is adding a new section to establish

test procedures for general service fluorescent and incandescent lamps.

These test procedures will apply to those products covered by sections

322(a)(14) and 325(i)(1) of the Act.

A. Covered Product

The definitions of covered products are found in section 322 of the

Energy Policy and Conservation Act as amended. For lamps, covered

products in section 322(a)(14) include only specified fluorescent

lamps, i.e., 4-foot medium bi-pin, 2-foot U-shaped, 8-foot slimline and

8-foot high output, and incandescent reflector lamps. The Department

believes that covered lamps in section 322(a)(14) of the Act should

also include general service fluorescent lamps, medium base compact

fluorescent lamps, and general service incandescent lamps as defined in

Sec. 430.2 of this notice, infra. Adding these lamps to the covered

products would be consistent with section 324(a)(2)(C)(i) of the Act,

which requires the Federal Trade Commission to label general service

fluorescent lamps, medium base compact fluorescent lamps, and general

service incandescent lamps.

B. Test Procedure

The Department is establishing test procedures in appendix R to

subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 by reference to American National

Standards Institute standards C78.1-1991, C78.2-1978, C78.3-1991,

C78.375-1991, C82.3-1983, Illuminating Engineering Society standards

LM-9-1988, LM-16-1984, LM-20-1982, LM-45-1991, LM-58-1983, LM-66-1991

and International Commission on Illumination publication 13.2-1974

which is incorporated by reference in the Illuminating Engineering

Society publication number LM-16-1984. Any subsequent amendment to this

standard by the standard-setting organizations, American National

Standards Institute, the Illuminating Engineering Society, or the

International Commission on Illumination, will not affect the

Department of Energy test procedures, which can be amended only by the

Department of Energy. This test procedure will provide, inter alia,

results suitable for determining whether the covered lamps comply with

the standard levels established by the Act.

Although the Department's authority to prescribe test procedures

under section 323(b)(6) is limited to fluorescent lamps and

incandescent reflector lamps, the Department is incorporating by

reference test procedures for general service incandescent lamps and

medium base compact fluorescent lamps by authority of section 323(b)(2)

of the Act. Data from these test procedures can also be used in the

labeling program administered by the Federal Trade Commission.

The test procedure for general service fluorescent lamps is a

method for measuring the lumen output of a seasoned lamp (the lamp is

initially burned for 100 hours) in an integrating sphere or

alternatively, by intensity distribution measurements (Illuminating

Engineering Society LM-9-1988). Requirements for test conditions,

equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and test report are included.

The test procedure for general service incandescent lamps

(Illuminating Engineering Society LM-45-1991) is a method for

determining the luminous output of general service incandescent lamps

based upon measurement. Three methods are described in LM-45-1991, an

integrating sphere, a goniometer, and substitution measurements, but

the Department is incorporating only the integrating sphere and

goniometer test methods because they are more accurate. Lamps shall be

tested at 60 Hz and 120 volts regardless of their voltage rating.

The test procedure for incandescent reflector lamps (Illuminating

Engineering Society LM-20-1982) is a method for determining the

luminous output of incandescent reflector lamps based upon measurement.

Two methods are described in LM-20-1982, one using an integrating

sphere, and the other using intensity distribution measurements. The

Department of Energy test procedures incorporate only the intensity

distribution measurement procedure because it is more accurate and

measurements on similar lamps are more consistent. Requirements for

test conditions, equipment, instrumentation, procedures and test report

are included.

The test procedure for medium base compact fluorescent lamps is a

method for measurement of the lumen output of a seasoned lamp (100

hours burn-in) in an integrating sphere or by intensity distribution

measurements (Illuminating Engineering Society LM-66-1991). The test

procedure requires measurement of the lamp and ballast combination.

Therefore, only section 4, reference ballasts, section 5, circuits, and

section 6, lamp connections, are incorporated from Illuminating

Engineering Society LM-66-1991. Because measurements without a

reference ballast may exhibit greater variance in the lumen output and

watt input measurements, the Department of Energy invites comments

addressing the appropriate confidence bounds and sample size for these

lamps.

C. Basic Model

The Department is including in today's rulemaking definitions of

``basic models'' of general service fluorescent lamp, and general

service incandescent lamp in Sec. 430.2. These definitions will

separate the various types of general service fluorescent lamps by

electrical and photometric characteristics, e.g., lamp efficacy,

wattage, and color rendering index. General service incandescent lamps

are distinguished by their wattage and lamp efficacy. Each unit within

a basic model must have the same electrical characteristics.

Furthermore, each unit within a given basic model cannot have any

differing physical or functional characteristics that affect energy

consumption.

D. Measures of Energy Consumption

The Department of Energy in today's notice is adopting three

measures of energy consumption: (a) Estimated annual operating cost,

(b) lamp efficacy, and (c) estimated annual energy consumption. These

measures are to be included in Sec. 430.22(r). The estimated annual

operating cost, lamp efficacy, and estimated annual energy consumption

will provide the consumer with three means of evaluating the energy

efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent reflector lamps. The

Department has based the calculations of the measures of energy

consumption for general service fluorescent lamps on the use of

Illuminating Engineering Society Standard LM-9-1988, for general

service incandescent lamps on Illuminating Engineering Society Standard

LM-45-1991, for incandescent reflector lamps on Illuminating

Engineering Society Standard LM-20-1982 and for medium base compact

fluorescent lamps on Illuminating Engineering Society Standard LM-66-

1991.

The estimated annual operating cost is expressed in

dollars per year. It is the product of the Department of Energy

representative unit energy cost for electricity, the input power, and

the representative average use cycle.

The estimated annual energy consumption is expressed in

kilowatt-hours per year. It is the product of the input power and the

representative average use cycle.

The lamp efficacy is a ratio of lamp lumen output to total

input wattage as determined by the use of the measurement procedures in

Illuminating Engineering Society LM-9-1988, LM-20-1982, LM-45-1991 or

LM-66-1991.

E. Color Rendering Index (CRI)

The Color Rendering Index is referenced in Illuminating Engineering

Society LM-16-1984 which the Department is incorporating by reference.

This guide discusses several techniques for assessing light source

color appearance. The relationship between color appearance and light

source spectral power distribution is discussed, along with the systems

for classifying color appearance. The basics of spectroradiometry and

colorimetry are covered.

The Color Rendering Index is determined by measuring the degree of

color shift objects undergo when illuminated by a light source as

compared with the color of those same objects when illuminated by a

reference source of comparable color temperature. This index is

determined pursuant to the International Commission on Illumination

Publication 13.2-1974 which the Department is incorporating by

reference. The method uses spectroradiometric measurements and a

detailed calculation procedure. It is applicable to most general

purpose lamp types including general service fluorescent and

incandescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps and compact

fluorescent lamps.

Spectroradiometric measurements and equipment setup follow the

guidance in Illuminating Engineering Society LM-58-1983 which is being

incorporated by reference. This guide describes the equipment used in

making spectroradiometric measurements, the procedures to be followed

in using the equipment, and the precautions that should be taken to

obtain consistently valid results. The methods are applicable to all

lamp types, and are based on the measurement of the complete spectral

power distribution of the source. Data presentation and error analysis

are discussed.

F. Number of Units to be Tested

The Act specifies that applicable fluorescent and incandescent

reflector lamps shall meet the standard. Furthermore, the Act requires

that the certification report include the lumen output and wattage

consumption for each lamp type as an average of measurements taken over

the preceding 12 months. The Department believes that the sampling plan

for fluorescent and incandescent reflector lamps provides a sound

statistical basis for measurements.

The Department is adopting at Sec. 430.23(r) a sampling plan based

on a 99 percent confidence level for testing general service

fluorescent lamps, general service incandescent lamps, incandescent

reflector lamps, and medium base compact fluorescent lamps. The

sampling provisions the Department of Energy is adopting today require

testing a minimum sample of 20 lamps. The manufacturer must randomly

select three lamps per month for any 7 of the 12 months required to

determine the average. If there are less than 7 months' production, the

manufacturer may divide the minimum sample of 20 as evenly as possible

into each month of production. The provision for less than 7 month's

production is to cover production runs of special or limited lamps

which are subject to regulation.

The same sample of 20 lamps which were used for lamp efficacy

testing shall be used for measurement of the Color Rendering Index. The

Department believes that this testing requirement will satisfy the

standard which calls for lamp efficacy and color rendering index

measurements.

The Department believes these provisions promote the objectives of

the Act while minimizing the burden on manufacturers. Manufacturers and

other interested persons are encouraged to comment on this sampling

approach, as well as the underlying assumptions.

G. Laboratory Accreditation

The Act at section 323(b)(6), directs DOE to prescribe test

procedures which must be carried out by accredited test laboratories.

The Department herein defines an accredited laboratory as one which

meets the standards and requirements of the National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program, a division of the National Institute

of Standards and Technology of the United States Department of

Commerce. Test laboratory accreditation by the National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program is based on conformance with criteria

published in 15 CFR part 285 and in the National Voluntary Laboratory

Accreditation Program Handbook 150-01, ``Energy Efficient Lighting

Products, Lamps and Luminaires,'' August 1993. The National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program Handbook 150-01 is available for

inspection in the DOE reading room from 9 to 4, Monday through Friday

or may be ordered from the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program, Building 411, Room A162, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program has mutual

recognition agreements with the following countries: Canada, New

Zealand, Australia and Great Britain. These agreements, with the

aforesaid countries, allow foreign test laboratories to be recognized

by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program will also directly

accredit foreign test laboratories. Costs for laboratory accreditation

are borne by the test laboratory.

H. Certification Data

The Department is adding a new paragraph for lamp certification

data at Sec. 430.62(a)(2). The lamp manufacturers' certification report

must include the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

identification number, production date codes, lamp efficacy, Color

Rendering Index, where applicable, lamp wattage, brand names and model

designation. Since lamps manufactured prior to the effective date of

the standards may be in the distribution system for some time, lamp

manufacturers should advise DOE on how to interpret their production

date coding system in the certification report. All other requirements

of Sec. 430.62 and Appendix A, Compliance Statement, also apply to

general service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps.

I. Energy Conservation Standards

The Act prescribes, and today's notice includes in Sec. 430.32,

energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent and

incandescent reflector lamps. There are no standards for general

service incandescent lamps or medium base compact fluorescent lamps.

J. Definitions

By this notice, the Department of Energy is amending the definition

of ``Act'' as it appears in Sec. 430.2. The amended definition will

include the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-486). The legislated

definitions for incandescent lamp, general service incandescent lamp,

fluorescent lamp, general service fluorescent lamp, and medium base

compact fluorescent lamp are included in Sec. 430.2. Note that there is

an inconsistency in the Act between the definition for ``fluorescent

lamp'' and the definition for ``medium base compact fluorescent lamp.''

The definition for ``fluorescent lamp'' only includes four lamp types

and does not include a medium base compact fluorescent lamp. Faced with

this conflict, the Department has included the definition of ``medium

base compact fluorescent lamp'' and has included test procedures as

noted above. The Department has also defined cold temperature lamp in

Sec. 430.2 from an industry standard.

The Act provides for an exemption from the standards for lamps

specifically designed for cold temperature installations. See

Sec. 321(30)(B)(ii). The Department is defining ``cold temperature''

lamps as those lamps specifically designated and marketed for outdoor

or cold temperature use and that are designed to start at -20 deg.F

when used with a ballast conforming to the requirements of American

National Standards Institute standard C78.1.

Lamps that meet these requirements would not be subject to

standards. In order to qualify for the exemption, the lamps must be

``specifically'' designed for cold temperature installations and must

be specifically designated and marketed as such in catalogs, sales

literature and other promotional material.

K. Prohibited Acts and Penalties

Since the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) amends the Energy

Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), the enforcement provisions may not

be apparent. Therefore, the following statements reiterate the

provisions from the Energy Policy and Conservation Act in section 332

and the regulations at 10 CFR Section 430.61. The statute prohibits the

following actions:

(1) For any manufacturer or private labeler to distribute in

commerce any new covered product to which a rule under section 324

applies, unless such covered product is labeled in accordance with such

rule;

(2) For any manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler

to remove from any new covered product or render illegible any label

required to be provided with such product under a rule under section

324;

(3) For any manufacturer to fail to permit access to, or copying

of, records required to be supplied under this part, or fail to make

reports or provide other information required to be supplied under this

part;

(4) For any person to fail to comply with an applicable requirement

of section 326(a), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(5); or

(5) for any manufacturer or private labeler to distribute in

commerce any new covered product which is not in conformity with an

applicable energy conservation standard established in or prescribed

under this part.

The maximum penalties are $100 for each violation. Each violation

of (1), (2) and (5), above, shall constitute a separate violation with

respect to each covered product, and each day of violation of (3) and

(4), above, shall constitute a separate violation.

III. Environmental Review

Pursuant to section 7(c)(2) of the Federal Energy Administration

Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-275), a copy of this notice has been submitted

to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for comment

concerning the impact of this proposal on the quality of the

environment.

Since test procedures are used to standardize the measurement of

energy usage, and will not affect the quality or distribution of energy

usage, prescribing test procedures will not result in any environmental

impacts. The Department of Energy, therefore, has determined that

prescribing test procedures under the Program is not a major Federal

action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment

within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

This Rulemaking, which amends existing part 430 of title 10, will

not change the environmental effect of such regulation, and is an item

which is ``categorically excluded (A6)'' by the Department of Energy's

regulations on National Environmental Policy Act Implementing

Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) (57 FR 15122, April 24, 1992) (Appendix A

to subpart D, Categorical Exclusion A6.). Consequently, neither an

Environmental Impact Statement nor an Environmental Assessment is

required for this rule.

IV. Regulatory Planning and Review

Today's regulatory action has been determined not to be a

``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866,

``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).

Accordingly, today's action was not subject to review under the

Executive Order by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

V. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-345) (5 U.S.C. 601-612)

requires that an agency prepare an initial regulatory flexibility

analysis and that it be published at the time the Interim Final Rule is

published. This requirement (which appears in section 603) does not

apply if the agency ``certifies that the rule will not, if promulgated,

have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small

entities.'' This rule affects manufacturers of general service

fluorescent and incandescent lamps. As previously discussed, the test

procedures would not have significant economic impact, but rather,

would provide common testing methods. Therefore, the Department of

Energy certifies that this rule, if promulgated, would not have a

``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small

entities.''

VI. Federalism Review

Executive Order 12612 (52 FR 41685, October 30, 1987) requires that

regulations or rules be reviewed for any substantial direct effects on

States, on the relationship between the Federal Government and the

States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among

various levels of government. If there are sufficient substantial

direct effects, then Executive Order 12612 requires preparation of a

federalism assessment to be used in all decisions involved in

promulgating and implementing a regulation or a rule.

The Department of Energy has identified a substantial direct effect

that today's Interim Final Rule would have on State governments. It

would initially preempt inconsistent State regulations. However, the

Department of Energy has concluded that such effect is not sufficient

to warrant preparation of a federalism assessment for the following

reason: The Act provides for subsequent State petitions for exemption.

Thus, a determination as to whether a State law prevails must be made

on a case-by-case basis using criteria set forth in the Act. When the

Department of Energy receives such a petition, it will then be

appropriate to consider preparing a federalism assessment consistent

with the criteria in the Act.

VII. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration

Authorization Act

This notice of interim final rulemaking incorporates by reference

Illuminating Engineering Society, American National Standards Institute

and International Commission on Illumination commercial test procedures

to measure the efficiency of general service fluorescent and

incandescent lamps and the color rendering index of fluorescent lamps.

The commercial standards are Illuminating Engineering Society LM-9-

1988, Illuminating Engineering Society LM-16-1984, Illuminating

Engineering Society LM-20-1983, Illuminating Engineering Society LM-45-

1991, Illuminating Engineering Society LM-58-1982, Illuminating

Engineering Society LM-1991, American National Standards Institute

C78.1-1991, American National Standards Institute C78.2-1978, American

National Standards Institute C78.3-1991, American National Standards

Institute C78.375-1991, American National Standards Institute C82.3-

1983, and International Commission on Illumination Publication No.

13.2.-1974.

Pursuant to section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization

Act (Pub. L. 95-91), the Department of Energy is required to comply

with section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as

amended by section 9 of the Federal Energy Administration Authorization

Act of 1977. 15 U.S.C. 788.

The findings required of the Department of Energy by section 32

serve to alert the public regarding the use and background of

commercial standards in a proposal and through the rulemaking process.

They allow interested persons to make known their views regarding the

appropriateness of the use of any particular commercial standard in a

notice of proposed rulemaking.

The Department of Energy has evaluated Illuminating Engineering

Society LM-9, LM-16, LM-20, LM-45, LM-58, LM-66, American National

Standards Institute C78.1, C78.2, C78.3, C78.375, C82.3, and

International Commission on Illumination Publication No. 13.2 with

regard to compliance with Section 32(b). The Department is unable to

conclude whether these standards fully complied with the requirements

of section 32(b), i.e., that they are developed in a manner which fully

provided for public participation, comment, and review.

As required by section 32(c), the Department of Energy will consult

with the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade

Commission concerning the impact of these standards on competition,

prior to issuing a notice of Final Rulemaking.

VIII. Interim Final Effect

The Interim Final Rule establishes the Department of Energy test

procedures for general service fluorescent lamps, general service

incandescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, and medium base

compact fluorescent lamps incorporating by reference industry

standards. This Interim Final Rule allows the Department of Energy to

promulgate test procedures so that lamp manufacturers can meet the

schedule imposed by the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Section 123(f)(2).

The normal rulemaking process would be impracticable and contrary to

the public interest because the process would not allow for

promulgation of a final rule in time for manufacturers to complete

testing for certification.

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires manufacturers to test lamps

for a 12-month period preceding the date standards are to take effect

in order to certify that the lamps meet the standard. Section

123(f)(2). For two lamp types, the Energy Policy Act specifies that the

effective date for standards to take effect is April 30, 1994 and for

others the effective date is October 31, 1995. Section 123(f). Until a

test procedure is prescribed, compliance with the standard cannot be

determined. This interim final rule will allow manufacturers to begin

the 12-month testing period to determine compliance with the standards.

The Department could not practicably facilitate such a result if a

proposed rule were necessary. It is in the public interest to

facilitate that result and therefore to issue this interim final

regulation without providing for public comment prior to giving them

final effect. 5 U.S.C. 553. However, the Department of Energy is

providing for a post-publication public comment period and expects to

respond to relevant comments in a notice of Final Rulemaking.

IX. Public Comment

A. Written Comment Procedures

Interested persons are invited to participate in the rulemaking by

submitting data, comments, or information with respect to the test

procedures set forth in this notice to the address indicated at the

beginning of the notice.

Comments should be identified both on the envelope and on the

documents as ``Test Procedures for Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps,

Docket No. EE-RM-94-220-IF.'' Eight (8) copies are requested to be

submitted. If possible, the Department would appreciate an electronic

copy of the comments on a 3.5'' diskette. The Department is currently

using WordPerfectTM 5.1. All submittals received by the date

specified at the beginning of this notice will be considered by the

Department of Energy before final action is taken on the Interim Final

Rule.

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting

information which he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by

law from public disclosure should submit one complete copy of the

document and seven copies, if possible, from which the information

believed to be confidential has been deleted. The Department of Energy

will make its own determination with regard to the confidential status

of the information and treat it according to its determination.

Factors of interest to the Department of Energy when evaluating

requests to treat as confidential information that has been submitted

include: (1) A description of the items; (2) an indication as to

whether and why such items are customarily treated as confidential

within the industry; (3) whether the information is generally known by,

or available from, other sources; (4) whether the information has

previously been made available to others without obligation concerning

its confidentiality; (5) an explanation of the competitive injury to

the submitting person which would result from public disclosure; (6) an

indication as to when such information might lose its confidential

character due to the passage of time; and (7) why disclosure of the

information would be contrary to the public interest.

B. Issues for Public Comment

The Department of Energy is interested in receiving comments and

data concerning the accuracy and workability of these test procedures.

Also, the Department of Energy welcomes discussion on improvements or

alternatives to these approaches. In particular, the Department of

Energy is interested in gathering comments on the following:

Number of lamps tested in 12 months.

Frequency of sampling, i.e., by production lot, by month,

etc.

Definition of cold temperature fluorescent lamp.

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

Administrative practice and procedure, Energy conservation,

Household appliances, Incorporation by reference.

Issued in Washington, D.C., August 10, 1994.

Christine A. Ervin,

Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

For the reasons set forth in the preamble, Part 430 of Chapter II

of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended as set forth

below.

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as

follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309.

2. Section 430.2 is amended by adding paragraphs (15) and (16) in

the definition ``Basic model''; adding definitions for ``Lamp

Efficacy,'' ``Fluorescent Lamp,'' ``General Service Fluorescent Lamp,''

``Incandescent Lamp,'' ``General Service Incandescent Lamp,'' ``Color

Rendering Index,'' ``Cold Temperature Fluorescent Lamp,'' and ``Medium

Base Compact Fluorescent Lamp,'' in alphabetical order and revising the

definition of ``Act'' to read as follows:

Sec. 430.2 Definitions.

* * * * *

Act means the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163),

as amended by the National Energy Policy Conservation Act (Pub. L. 95-

619), the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 (Pub. L.

100-12), the National Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988

(Pub. L. 100-357), and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-486).

* * * * *

Basic Model

* * * * *

(15) With respect to general service fluorescent lamps which have

photometric and electrical characteristics, including lumens per watt

and Color Rendering Index (CRI) which are essentially identical, and

which do not have any differing physical or functional characteristics

that affect energy consumption.

(16) With respect to general service incandescent lamps which have

photometric and electrical characteristics, including lumens per watt,

which are essentially identical, and which do not have any differing

physical or functional characteristics that affect energy consumption.

* * * * *

Cold Temperature Fluorescent Lamp means a fluorescent lamp

specifically designed to start at -20 deg.F when used with a ballast

conforming to the requirements of American National Standards Institute

standard C78.1.

Color Rendering Index or CRI means the measured degree of color

shift objects undergo when illuminated by a light source as compared

with the color of those same objects when illuminated by a reference

source of comparable color temperature.

* * * * *

Fluorescent Lamp means a low pressure mercury electric-discharge

source in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the

ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into light,

including the following:

(1) Any straight-shaped lamp (commonly referred to as 4-foot medium

bi-pin lamps) with medium bi-pin bases of nominal overall length of 48

inches and rated wattage of 28 or more.

(2) Any U-shaped lamp (commonly referred to as 2-foot U-shaped

lamps) with medium bi-pin bases of nominal overall length between 22

and 25 inches and rated wattage of 28 or more.

(3) Any rapid start lamp (commonly referred to as 8-foot high

output lamps) with recessed double contact bases of nominal overall

length of 96 inches and 0.800 nominal amperes, as defined in ANSI

C78.1-1991. (See Incorporation by Reference Sec. 430.22(a))

(4) Any instant start lamp (commonly referred to as 8-foot slimline

lamps) with single pin bases of nominal overall length of 96 inches and

rated wattage of 52 or more, as defined in ANSI C78.3-1991. (See

Incorporation by Reference Sec. 430.22(a))

* * * * *

General Service Fluorescent Lamp means any fluorescent lamp which

can be used to satisfy the majority of fluorescent lighting

applications, but does not include any lamp designed and marketed for

the following nongeneral applications:

(1) Fluorescent lamps designed to promote plant growth.

(2) Fluorescent lamps specifically designed for cold temperature

applications.

(3) Colored fluorescent lamps.

(4) Impact-resistant fluorescent lamps.

(5) Reflectorized or aperture lamps.

(6) Fluorescent lamps designed for use in reprographic equipment.

(7) Lamps primarily designed to produce radiation in the ultra-

violet region of the spectrum.

(8) Lamps with a Color Rendering Index of 82 or greater.

General Service Incandescent Lamp means any incandescent lamp

(other than a miniature or photographic lamp) that has an E26 medium

screw base, a rated voltage range at least partially within 115 to 130

volts, and which can be used to satisfy the majority of lighting

applications, but does not include any lamps specifically designed for:

(1) Traffic signal, or street lighting service;

(2) Airway, airport, aircraft, or other aviation service;

(3) Marine, or marine signal service;

(4) Photo, projection, sound reproduction, or film viewer service;

(5) Stage, studio, or television service;

(6) Mill, saw mill, or other industrial process service;

(7) Mine service;

(8) Headlight, locomotive, street railway, or other transportation

service;

(9) Heating service;

(10) Code beacon, marine signal, lighthouse, reprographic, or other

communication service;

(11) Medical or dental service;

(12) Microscope, map, microfilm, or other specialized equipment

service;

(13) Swimming pool, or other underwater service;

(14) Decorative or showcase service;

(15) Producing colored light;

(16) Shatter resistance which has an external protective coating;

or

(17) Appliance service.

* * * * *

Incandescent Lamp means any lamp in which light is produced by a

filament heated to incandescence by an electric current, including only

the following:

(1) Any lamp (commonly referred to as lower wattage nonreflector

general service lamps, including any tungsten halogen lamp) that has a

rated wattage between 30 and 199 watts, has an E26 medium screw base,

has a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially

within 115 and 130 volts, and is not a reflector lamp.

(2) Any lamp (commonly referred to as a reflector lamp) which is

not colored or designed for rough or vibration service applications

that contains an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb to direct

the light, an R, PAR or similar bulb shapes (excluding ER or BR) with

an E26 medium screw base, a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at

least partially within 115 to 130 volts, a diameter which exceeds 2.75

inches, and is either--(I) a low(er) wattage reflector lamp which has a

rated wattage between 40 and 205 watts; or (II) a high(er) wattage

reflector lamp which has a rated wattage above 205 watts.

(3) Any general service incandescent lamp (commonly referred to as

a high- or higher-wattage lamp) that has a rated wattage above 199

watts (above 205 watts for a high wattage reflector lamp).

* * * * *

Lamp Efficacy (LE) means the measured lumen output of a lamp in

lumens divided by the measured lamp electrical power input in watts

expressed in units of lumens per watt (LPW).

* * * * *

Medium Base Compact Fluorescent Lamp means an integrally ballasted

fluorescent lamp with a medium screw base, a rated input voltage range

of 115 to 130 volts and which is designed as a direct replacement for a

general service incandescent lamp.

* * * * *

3. Sections 430.22 and 430.23 are redesignated as Secs. 430.23 and

430.24 and a new Sec. 430.22, is added to read as follows:

Sec. 430.22 Reference Sources.

(a) Materials Incorporated by Reference--(1) General. The following

standards which are not otherwise set forth in this part 430 are

incorporated by reference. The material listed in paragraph (a)(3) of

this section has been approved for incorporation by reference by the

Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and

1 CFR part 51. Any subsequent amendment to a standard by the standard-

setting organization will not affect the DOE test procedures unless and

until amended by DOE. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date

of the approval and a notice of any change in the material will be

published in the Federal Register.

(2) Availability of standards. The standards incorporated by

reference are available for inspection at:

(i) Office of the Federal Register Information Center, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC.

(ii) U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy, Hearings and Dockets, ``Test Procedures for

Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamps,'' Docket No. EE-RM-94-220-IF,

Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585.

(3) Standards incorporated by reference may be obtained from the

following sources:

(i) American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York,

NY 10018, (212) 642-4900.

(ii) Illuminating Engineering Society of North America,

Publications Department, 345 E. 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, (212)

705-7925.

(iii) International Commission on Illumination, Bureau Central De

La CIE, 4 AV. Du Recteur-Poincare, 75 782 Paris, Cedex 16, France.

(4) List of standards incorporated by reference.

1. ANSI C78.1-1991, ``for Fluorescent Lamps--Rapid-Start Types--

Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics''

2. ANSI C78.2-1991, ``for Fluorescent Lamps--Preheat-Start Types--

Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics''

3. ANSI C78.3-1991, ``for Fluorescent Lamps--Instant-Start and Cold-

Cathode Types--Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics''

4. ANSI C78.375-1991, ``for Fluorescent Lamps--Guide for Electrical

Measurements''

5. ANSI C82.3-1983 ``for Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps''

6. International Commission on Illumination (CIE), Publication No.

13.2 1974, corrected reprint 1993, ``Method of Measuring and

Specifying Color Rendering Properties of Light Sources,'' ISBN 3 900

734 39 9

7. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) LM-9-88,

``IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps''

8. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America LM-16-84, ``IES

Practical Guide to Colorimetry of Light Sources''

9. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America LM-20-1982,

``IES Approved Method for Photometric Measuring and Reporting Tests

on Reflector Type Lamps''

10. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America LM-45-91,

``IES Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric Measurements of

General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps''

11. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America LM-58-83,

``IES Guide to Spectroradiometric Measurements''

12. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America LM-66-1991,

``IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of Single-Ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps''

(b) Reference materials--(1) General. The references listed in

paragraph (b)(2) of the section are referred to in the DOE test

procedures and elsewhere in 10 CFR part 430 but are not incorporated by

reference. These sources are given here for information and guidance.

(2) List of References.

1. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Handbook

150-01, ``Energy Efficient Lighting Products, Lamps and Luminaires,

August 1993.'' National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program,

NIST, Gaithersburg, MD.

2. ``Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Handbook,'' 8th

Edition, New York, NY 1993.

4. Newly redesignated Sec. 430.23 is amended by adding paragraph

(r) to read as follows:

Sec. 430.23 Test procedures for measures of energy consumption.

* * * * *

(r) General Service Fluorescent Lamps and General Service

Incandescent Lamps. (1) The Estimated Annual Energy Consumption for

lamps defined in Sec. 430.2, expressed in kilowatt-hours per year,

shall be the product of:

(i) The input power in kilowatts as determined in accordance with

section 4 of Appendix R to this subpart and

(ii) The representative average use cycle of 1,000 hours per year,

the resulting product then being rounded off to the nearest kilowatt-

hour per year.

(2) The Lamp Efficacy for general service fluorescent lamps and

medium base compact fluorescent lamps defined in section 430.2 shall be

the quotient of the average lumen output and the average lamp wattage

as determined in section 4 of Appendix R of this subpart with the

resulting quotient rounded off to the nearest lumen per watt.

(3) The Lamp Efficacy for general service incandescent lamps and

incandescent reflector lamps shall be the quotient of the average lumen

output and the average lamp wattage as determined in section 4 of

Appendix R of this subpart with the resulting quotient rounded off to

the nearest tenth of a lumen per watt.

(4) The Estimated Annual Operating Cost for lamps defined in

Sec. 430.2, expressed in dollars per year, shall be the product of: (i)

The representative average unit energy cost of electricity in dollars

per kilowatt-hour as provided by the Secretary, (ii) The representative

average use cycle of 1,000 hours per year, and (iii) The input power in

kilowatts as determined in accordance with section 4 of Appendix R to

this subpart, the resulting product then being rounded off to the

nearest dollar per year.

(5) The Color Rendering Index of a general service fluorescent lamp

shall be tested and determined in accordance with section 4.5 of

Appendix R of this subpart and rounded off to the nearest unit.

5. Newly redesignated Sec. 430.24 is amended by adding paragraph

(r) to read as follows:

Sec. 430.24 Units to be tested.

* * * * *

(r)(1) For each basic model of general service fluorescent lamp and

general service incandescent lamp as those terms are defined in

paragraphs (15) and (16) of the definition for ``basic model'' in

Sec. 430.2, samples of production lamps shall be tested and the results

for all samples shall be averaged for a 12-month period. A minimum

sample of 20 lamps shall be tested. The manufacturer shall randomly

select 3 lamps from each month of production for 7 out of the 12 months

required for the average. In the instance where a basic model of

general service fluorescent lamp or general service incandescent lamp

has been manufactured for less than 7 of the preceding 12 months, the

number of lamps selected shall be divided as evenly as possible among

the months of production to attain a minimum sample of 20 lamps. The

lamp efficacy of the sample lamps shall be the quotient of the average

of the lumen output and watts input measurements to insure that any

represented value of lamp efficacy or other measure of the energy

consumption of a basic model for which consumers would favor a higher

value shall be no greater than the lower of (i) The mean of the sample

or (ii) The lower 99 percent confidence limit of the true mean divided

by 0.99.

(2) For each basic model of general service fluorescent lamp except

for medium base compact fluorescent lamps, as defined in paragraph (15)

of Sec. 430.2, random samples of production lamps from 12 months of

production shall be selected for testing the Color Rendering Index

(CRI). The CRI shall be represented as the average of a minimum sample

of 20 lamps from the same production lots which were chosen for

measurement in Sec. 430.24(r)(1), i.e., the manufacturer shall measure

all lamps for lumens, watts input, and CRI. The 20 CRI measurements

shall be averaged to insure that any represented value of CRI of a

basic model for which consumers would favor a higher value shall be no

greater than the lower of (i) The mean of the sample or (ii) The lower

99 percent confidence limit of the true mean divided by 0.99.

6. Section 430.25 is added to read as follows:

Sec. 430.25 Laboratory Accreditation Program.

(a) To comply with the testing requirements in section 323(b) of

the Act, test procedures for certain products given below shall be

carried out by accredited test laboratories. The accrediting body shall

be the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) or a

foreign organization recognized by NVLAP. NVLAP is under the auspices

of the National Institute of Standards and Technology which is part of

the U.S. Department of Commerce. NVLAP accreditation is granted on the

basis of conformance with criteria published in 15 CFR part 285 ``The

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Procedures and

General Requirements.''

(b) The test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps,

general service incandescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, and

medium base compact fluorescent lamps, as specified in Appendix R to

this subpart, shall be conducted by test laboratories accredited by

NVLAP or an accrediting organization recognized by NVLAP. NVLAP

standards for lamps and luminaires are given in handbook 150-01,

``Energy Efficient Lighting Products, Lamps and Luminaires,'' August

1993. A manufacturer's or importer's own laboratory, if accredited, may

conduct the applicable test procedures.

7. Section 430.32 is amended by adding paragraph (n) to read as

follows:

Sec. 430.32 Energy conservation standards and effective dates.

* * * * *

(n) General service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector

lamps. (1) Each of the following general service fluorescent lamps

manufactured after the effective dates specified in the table shall

meet or exceed the lamp efficacy and CRI standards shown in the table

below:

Fluorescent Lamps

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minimum

Nominal average

Lamp type lamp Minimum lamp Effective date

wattage CRI efficacy

(LPW)

------------------------------------------------------------------------

4-foot medium bi- >35W 69 75.0 Nov. 1, 1995.

pin. 35W

2-foot U-shaped... >35W 69 68.0 Nov. 1, 1995.

35W

8-foot slimline... >65W 69 80.0 May 1, 1994.

65W

8-foot high output >100W 69 80.0 May 1, 1994.

100W

------------------------------------------------------------------------

(2) Each of the following incandescent reflector lamps manufactured

after November 1, 1995, shall meet or exceed the lamp efficacy

standards shown in the table in this paragraph:

Incandescent Reflector Lamps

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minimum

average

Nominal lamp wattage lamp

efficacy

(LPW)

------------------------------------------------------------------------

40-50........................................................ 10.5

51-66........................................................ 11.0

67-85........................................................ 12.5

86-115....................................................... 14.0

116-155...................................................... 14.5

156-205...................................................... 15.0

------------------------------------------------------------------------

7. Section 430.62 is amended by adding the following at the end of

paragraph (a)(2):

Sec. 430.62 Submission of data.

(a) * * *

(2) * * * For each basic model of general service fluorescent and

incandescent reflector lamps, the certification report shall include

the laboratory's NVLAP identification number or other NVLAP-approved

accreditation identification, basic model tested, production date codes

(and accompanying decoding scheme), the 12-month average lamp efficacy

and lamp wattage, brand names and model designation. The certification

report shall also include the 12-month average Color Rendering Index

for general service fluorescent lamps.

* * * * *

8. Subpart B of Part 430 is amended by adding Appendix R--Uniform

Test Method for Measuring Average Lamp Efficacy (LE) and Color

Rendering Index (CRI) of General Service Fluorescent and Incandescent

Lamps, Incandescent Reflector Lamps, and Medium Base Compact

Fluorescent Lamps as follows:

Appendix R to Subpart B of Part 430--Uniform Test Method for

Measuring Average Lamp Efficacy (LE) and Color Rendering Index

(CRI) of Electric Lamps

1. Scope: This appendix applies to the determination of the lamp

efficacy (LE) and Color Rendering Index (CRI) for fluorescent lamps

and to the determination of the lamp efficacy for incandescent

lamps. The scope of this appendix shall also include that specified

in section 1.1 of IES LM-9, section 1 of IES LM-16, section 2.0 of

IES LM-20, section 1 of IES LM-45, section 1 of IES LM-58, section

1.1 of IES LM-66 and section II.2 of CIE Publication No. 13.2. (See

Sec. 430.22) References in the text of this Appendix R are undated

but are understood to be dated as specified in the list of

Incorporated by Reference materials at Sec. 430.22.

2. Definitions

2.1 Definitions shall include the definitions specified in

section 1.2 of IES LM-9, section 3.0 of IES LM-20, section 2 of IES

LM-45, section 2 of IES LM-58, section 1.2 of IES LM-66 and section

IV of CIE Publication No. 13.2. (See Sec. 430.22)

2.2 ANSI Standard means a standard developed by a committee

accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2.3 CIE means the International Commission on Illumination.

2.4 CRI means Color Rendering Index as defined in Section

430.2.

2.5 IES means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North

America.

2.6 Lamp efficacy means the ratio of measured lamp lumen output

in lumens to the measured lamp electrical power input in watts,

rounded to the nearest whole number, in units of lumens per watt.

2.7 Lamp lumen output means the total luminous flux produced by

the lamp at the measured reference condition, in units of lumens.

2.8 Lamp electrical power input means the total electrical

power input to the lamp, including both arc and cathode power where

appropriate, at the measured reference condition, in units of watts.

2.9 Reference condition means the test condition specified in

IES LM-9 for general service fluorescent lamps, in IES LM-20 for

incandescent reflector lamps, in IES LM-45 for general service

incandescent lamps and in IES LM-66 for medium base compact

fluorescent lamps. (See Sec. 430.22)

3.0 Test Conditions

3.1 General Service Fluorescent Lamps: Test ambient conditions,

electrical circuits, reference ballasts, stabilization requirements,

instruments and detectors shall be as described in the relevant

sections of IES LM-9. The photometric test procedure and test report

shall conform to sections 11 and 13 of IES LM-9. (See Sec. 430.22)

3.2 General Service Incandescent Lamps: The selection and

seasoning of the test lamps, the equipment and instrumentation, and

the test conditions shall conform to sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of IES

LM-45. (See Sec. 430.22)

3.3 Incandescent Reflector Lamps: The selection and seasoning

of the test lamps, and the test conditions shall conform to sections

4.0 and 5.0 of IES LM-20. (See Sec. 430.22)

3.4 Medium Base Compact Fluorescent Lamps: The selection,

seasoning and stabilization of the test lamps, and the test

conditions, shall be as described in sections 1, 2, 3, and 7 of IES

LM-66. (See Sec. 430.22)

4. Test Methods and Measurements

4.1 General Service Fluorescent Lamps

4.1.1 The measurement procedure shall be as described in IES

LM-9, except as noted below. Lamps shall be operated at the

appropriate voltage and current conditions as described in ANSI

C78.375 and ANSI C78.1, C78.2 or C78.3. Lamps shall be operated

using the appropriate reference ballast as described in ANSI C82.3.

(See Sec. 430.22)

4.1.2 Lamp lumen output (lumens) and lamp electrical power

input (watts) at the reference condition shall be measured and

recorded. Lamp efficacy shall be determined by computing the ratio

of the measured lamp lumen output and lamp electrical power input at

equilibrium for the reference condition.

4.2 General Service Incandescent Lamps

4.2.1 The measurement procedure shall be as described in IES

LM-45, except as noted below. Lamps shall be operated at 120 volts

and 60 hertz regardless of the rated lamp voltage. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.2.2 The test procedure shall follow section 7 and lamp lumen

output determined in accordance with sections 4.2a or b of IES LM-45

at the reference condition. Lamp electrical power input in watts

shall also be measured and recorded. Lamp efficacy shall be

determined by computing the ratio of the measured lamp lumen output

and lamp electrical power input at equilibrium for the reference

condition. The test report shall conform to section 8 of IES LM-45.

(See Sec. 430.22)

4.3 Incandescent Reflector Lamps

4.3.1 The measurement procedure shall be as described in IES

LM-20, except as noted below. Lamps shall be operated at 120 volts

and 60 hertz regardless of the rated lamp voltage. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.3.2 Lamp intensity distribution shall be measured in

accordance with section 6.0 and lamp lumen output, or total flux,

shall be determined in accordance with section 7.3 of IES LM-20, at

the reference condition. The integrating sphere measurement method,

section 7.1, shall not be used. Lamp electrical power input in watts

shall also be measured and recorded. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.3.3 Lamp efficacy shall be determined by computing the ratio

of the measured lamp lumen output and lamp electrical power input at

equilibrium for the reference condition. The test report shall

conform to section 10.0 of IES LM-20. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.4 Medium Base Compact Fluorescent Lamps

4.4.1 The measurement procedure shall be as described in IES

LM-66, as it pertains to lamps with integral ballasts. Lamps shall

be operated at 120 Volts and 60 Hertz. Lamp lumen output shall be

measured according to section 11 of IES LM-66 at the reference

condition. Lamp electrical power input in watts shall also be

measured and recorded. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.4.2 Lamp efficacy shall be determined by computing the ratio

of the measured lamp lumen output and lamp electrical power input at

equilibrium for the reference condition. The test report shall

conform to section 13 of IES LM-66. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.5 Determination of Color Rendering Index (CRI)

4.5.1 The CRI shall be determined in accordance with the method

specified in CIE Publication 13.2 for general service fluorescent

lamps. The required spectroradiometric measurement and

characterization shall be conducted in accordance with the methods

given in IES LM-58 and IES LM-16. (See Sec. 430.22)

4.5.2 The test report shall include a description of the test

conditions, equipment, and measured lamps, spectroradiometric

measurement results and CRI determination.

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