{"description":"Documents matching 'dishwasher' and published on or after 01/01/2025","count":16,"total_pages":1,"results":[{"title":"Rescinding the Amended Water Use Standards for Residential Dishwashers","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"DOE is proposing to rescind the amended water use standards for residential dishwashers. This will return the water use requirement for a standard size dishwasher to the statutory standard of 6.5 gallons per cycle and for a compact size dishwasher to the statutory standard of 4.5 gallons per cycle.","document_number":"2025-08591","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/16/2025-08591/rescinding-the-amended-water-use-standards-for-residential-dishwashers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-16/pdf/2025-08591.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08591.pdf?1747056613","publication_date":"2025-05-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"for residential <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, codified in 10 CFR 430.32(f). For residential <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> “manufactured on or after January 1, 2010,” Congress has set the maximum water use for a standard size <span class=\"match\">dishwasher</span> at 6.5 gallons per cycle and for a compact size <span class=\"match\">dishwasher</span> at 4.5 gallons per cycle. 42 U.S.C. 6295(g)(10). DOE, by regulation, has set more stringent requirements. For “<span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> manufactured on or after May 30, 2013, standard size <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> must not exceed 5.0 gallons per cycle.” 10 CFR 430.32(f)(1)(i). “Compact size <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> shall not exceed"},{"title":"Procurement List; Additions and Deletions","type":"Notice","abstract":"This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.","document_number":"2025-09315","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/23/2025-09315/procurement-list-additions-and-deletions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-23/pdf/2025-09315.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09315.pdf?1747917919","publication_date":"2025-05-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED","name":"Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled","id":74,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/committee-for-purchase-from-people-who-are-blind-or-severely-disabled","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/74","parent_id":null,"slug":"committee-for-purchase-from-people-who-are-blind-or-severely-disabled"}],"excerpts":"ergent, Dishwashing, EPA Certified, BX/4 Bottles \n 7930-01-694-9775—Cleaner, Degreaser, Multipurpose, EPA Certified \n 7930-01-618-2179—Rinse Additive, <span class=\"match\">Dishwasher</span>, EPA Certified, 2 Bottles \n 7930-01-694-9778—Pre-Soak, Flatware, EPA Certified \n 7930-01-695-1910—Cleaner, Floor, Environmentally Safe \n 7930-01-671-7469—Dish Soap, Manual, EPA Certified \n 6850-01-695-0086—De-Limer/De-Scaler, <span class=\"match\">Dishwasher</span>, EPA Certified \n \n Authorized Source of Supply: \n Goodwill Vision Enterprises, Rochester, NY\n \n \n Contracting Activity: \n GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI"},{"title":"Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Committee is proposing to add service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.","document_number":"2025-06714","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/18/2025-06714/procurement-list-proposed-additions-and-deletions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-18/pdf/2025-06714.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06714.pdf?1744893920","publication_date":"2025-04-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED","name":"Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled","id":74,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/committee-for-purchase-from-people-who-are-blind-or-severely-disabled","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/74","parent_id":null,"slug":"committee-for-purchase-from-people-who-are-blind-or-severely-disabled"}],"excerpts":"ergent, Dishwashing, EPA Certified, BX/4 Bottles \n 7930-01-694-9775—Cleaner, Degreaser, Multipurpose, EPA Certified \n 7930-01-618-2179—Rinse Additive, <span class=\"match\">Dishwasher</span>, EPA Certified, 2 Bottles \n 7930-01-694-9778—Pre-Soak, Flatware, EPA Certified \n 7930-01-695-1910—Cleaner, Floor, Environmentally Safe \n 7930-01-671-7469—Dish Soap, Manual, EPA Certified \n 6850-01-695-0086—De-Limer/De-Scaler, <span class=\"match\">Dishwasher</span>, EPA Certified \n \n Authorized Source of Supply: \n Goodwill Vision Enterprises, Rochester, NY\n \n \n Contracting Activity: \n GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this final rule to rescind and amend the certification provisions, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for specific types of consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment addressed in its final rule published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. DOE is undertaking this action because the October 9, 2024 final rule was the subject of a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate and subsequently signed by the President on May 9, 2025, after which it became law. Because the October 9, 2024 final rule has no force or effect, DOE has a nondiscretionary duty to remove the associated provisions from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and through this final rule, DOE is taking the necessary action to effect such rescission.","document_number":"2025-17262","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/09/2025-17262/energy-conservation-program-for-appliance-standards-certification-requirements-labeling-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-09/pdf/2025-17262.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17262.pdf?1757335510","publication_date":"2025-09-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"published by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) that was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 17, 2012 for incorporation in §§ 429.4 and 429.19 for use with the <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> test procedure: ANSI/AHAM Standard DW-1-2010 (ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2010), “Household Electric <span class=\"match\">Dishwashers</span>,” ANSI approved September 18, 2010. Copies of ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2010 may be purchased from AHAM at 1111 19th Street NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036, or by going to \n www.aham.org. \n \n Approval of the Office of the Secretary"},{"title":"Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States","type":"Notice","abstract":"In the Proclamation of February 10, 2025, Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States (Steel Presidential Proclamation), the President imposed specified rates of duty on imports of steel. That Proclamation authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the Proclamation. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice, Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce on March 5, 2025, that fulfilled this directive. The revised HTSUS was set out in Annex 1 to the March 5 notice. In this notice, BIS revises Annex 1 to add additional steel derivative products.","document_number":"2025-11067","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/16/2025-11067/implementation-of-duties-on-steel-pursuant-to-proclamation-10896-adjusting-imports-of-steel-into-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-16/pdf/2025-11067.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11067.pdf?1749759317","publication_date":"2025-06-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Industry and Security","name":"Industry and Security Bureau","id":241,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/industry-and-security-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/241","parent_id":54,"slug":"industry-and-security-bureau"}],"excerpts":"additional steel derivative products: \n (1) combined refrigerator-freezers under HTSUS subheading 8418.10.00; \n (2) small and large dryers under HTSUS subheadings 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00; \n (3) washing machines under HTSUS subheadings 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00; \n (4) <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> under HTSUS subheading 8422.11.00; \n (5) chest and upright freezers under HTSUS subheadings 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00; \n (6) cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens under HTSUS subheading 8516.60.40; \n (7) food waste disposals under HTSUS subheading 8509.80.20; and \n (8) welded"},{"title":"Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for January 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"This document announces the Agency's receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information about the receipt of a Premanufacture notice (PMN), Significant New Use Notice (SNUN), Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN), an amendment to a previously submitted notice; receipt of test information; a biotechnology exemption application; an application for a test marketing exemption (TME); and a notice of commencement of manufacture (including import) (NOC) for a new chemical substance; and a periodic status report on new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. This document covers the period from 1/01/2025 to 1/31/2025.","document_number":"2025-02995","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/24/2025-02995/certain-new-chemicals-receipt-and-status-information-for-january-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-24/pdf/2025-02995.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02995.pdf?1740145514","publication_date":"2025-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"01/14/2025 \n CBI \n (G) Manufacture of an alcohol \n (G) Modified Yeast, with chromosomal modifications to improve fermentation characteristics. \n \n \n P-23-0070A \n 5 \n 01/22/2025 \n CBI \n (G) Surfactant for cleaning products, pet shampoo, hand cleansing, laundry detergent and <span class=\"match\">dishwasher</span> detergent \n (S) Fatty Acids, C8-14, methyl-2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts. \n \n \n P-23-0192A \n 2 \n 01/27/2025 \n Colonial Chemical, Inc \n (S) Metal working applications \n (G) Amides, fatty acid, N, N-bis(2-hydroxypropyl). \n \n \n \n P-24-0034A \n 2 \n 01/17/2025 \n Barentz North"},{"title":"Unleashing American Energy","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-01956","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/29/2025-01956/unleashing-american-energy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-29/pdf/2025-01956.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01956.pdf?1738071914","publication_date":"2025-01-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"their purchase by individuals, private businesses, and government entities alike by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable; \n (f) to safeguard the American people's freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances, including but not limited to lightbulbs, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washing machines, gas stoves, water heaters, toilets, and shower heads, and to promote market competition and innovation within the manufacturing and appliance industries; \n \n (g) to ensure that the global effects of a rule, regulation, or action shall, whenever evaluated"},{"title":"Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This document contains proposed regulations that identify occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024, and provide a definition of \"qualified tips\" for purposes of the income tax deduction for qualified tips. These proposed regulations affect individuals who receive tips as part of their occupation.","document_number":"2025-18278","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18278/occupations-that-customarily-and-regularly-received-tips-definition-of-qualified-tips","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-22/pdf/2025-18278.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18278.pdf?1758285913","publication_date":"2025-09-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"participated in tip-sharing arrangements such as tip pooling or tip-outs with employees who do interact with customers. For example, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> reported receiving sufficient tips to appear in the IRS data and, even though they do not typically interact with customers, they may sometimes participate in tip-sharing arrangements with employees who do interact with customers (for example, waitstaff). Accordingly, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span> are included in the proposed list of occupations that customarily and regularly received tips for purposes of section 224. \n \n The"},{"title":"Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document contains final regulations that identify occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024, and provide a definition of qualified tips for purposes of the income tax deduction for qualified tips. These regulations affect individuals who receive tips as part of their occupation.","document_number":"2026-07104","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/13/2026-07104/occupations-that-customarily-and-regularly-received-tips-definition-of-qualified-tips","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-13/pdf/2026-07104.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07104.pdf?1775825119","publication_date":"2026-04-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"occupations reported on an income tax return, does not reflect any historical or traditional information about tipped occupations. One commenter noted that many of the occupations on the list, especially those that do not have regular interaction with the public like cooks, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, and prep cooks, are not historically known to receive tips.\n \n One commenter suggested that the Treasury Department and the IRS narrow the list by focusing on the frequency or prevalence of tip income. The commenter noted that the definitions of customarily and regularly"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\" or \"the Department\") proposes to update the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, \"Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment\" (\"Process Rule\"). Specifically, DOE proposes to: make Appendix A binding on DOE for certain actions; amend objectives and considerations consistent with recent Executive orders and Department policies; add a definition of \"significant energy savings\"; re-instate the comparative analysis requirement, described as a \"walk up\" approach; include certain economic thresholds; re-instate the description of clear and convincing evidence; and revert to language from the 2020 Process Rule text, with minor edits, in several sections. In addition to requesting written comments on its proposal, DOE will also hold a public meeting to discuss this proposal and obtain additional input.","document_number":"2026-13674","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13674/energy-conservation-program-procedures-interpretations-and-policies-for-consideration-of-new-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13674.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13674.pdf?1783341912","publication_date":"2026-07-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"there be a benefit to establishing separate thresholds for consumer heating and cooling equipment as compared to consumer appliances (\n e.g., \n refrigerators, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, and clothes washers and dryers)? DOE specifically requests comments on whether specific thresholds should be applied to: (1) consumer heating and cooling products; (2) consumer appliances (such as refrigerators, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, and washers and dryers); (3) consumer water heating products; (4) consumer electronics; (5) other covered products; (6) commercial heating and cooling equipment;"},{"title":"Alaska: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and has made a final determination that Alaska's hazardous waste program satisfies all requirements for final authorization. Thus, the EPA is granting final authorization for the State to operate its program subject to the limitations on its authority retained by the EPA in accordance with RCRA, including the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). Alaska's program will operate in lieu of the Federal hazardous waste program in Alaska; however, the EPA will retain jurisdiction and authority to implement the Federal RCRA program in Indian country and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction in Alaska.","document_number":"2026-15984","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15984/alaska-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-06/pdf/2026-15984.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-15984.pdf?1785933916","publication_date":"2026-08-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"units, mouses, keyboards, monitors, cellular telephones, audio or video devices, and copy machines; electronic waste includes components, subassemblies, or other parts derived from the disassembly of electronic items. It does not include refrigerators, freezers, stoves, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washers, or dryers.” 18 AAC 62.1390(c)(2). Thus, electronic waste managed under the universal waste regulations is exempt from the State's standard hazardous waste requirements. Electronic waste that is not a characteristic hazardous waste as determined by a toxicity characteristic"},{"title":"Alaska: Tentative Determination on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative determination that Alaska's hazardous waste program satisfies all requirements for final authorization. Thus, the EPA expects to grant final authorization for the State to operate its program subject to the limitations on its authority retained by the EPA in accordance with RCRA, including the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). If the EPA issues a final approval of Alaska's hazardous waste program, Alaska's program will operate in lieu of the Federal hazardous waste program. The EPA will retain jurisdiction and authority to implement RCRA in Indian country and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction in Alaska. Alaska's application for final authorization is available for public review and comment until July 2, 2026. If sufficient public interest is demonstrated, the EPA will hold a public hearing on the application June 25, 2026. The EPA intends to publish a final determination in the Federal Register within 90 days of this tentative determination.","document_number":"2026-09603","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/14/2026-09603/alaska-tentative-determination-on-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-14/pdf/2026-09603.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09603.pdf?1778676315","publication_date":"2026-05-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"units, mouses, keyboards, monitors, cellular telephones, audio or video devices, and copy machines; electronic waste includes components, subassemblies, or other parts derived from the disassembly of electronic items. It does not include refrigerators, freezers, stoves, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washers, or dryers.” 18 AAC 62.1390(c)(2). Thus, electronic waste is exempt from the State's standard hazardous waste requirements if managed under the universal waste regulations. Electronic waste that is not a characteristic hazardous waste as determined by a toxicity"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Analytic Methods for Setting Energy Conservation Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\" or the \"Department\") requests comment regarding the assumptions, models, and methodologies that DOE uses in setting energy conservation standards for covered products and equipment. Relatedly, DOE also requests comments on the report summarizing the work conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (\"NASEM\") Committee on Review of Methods for Setting Building and Equipment Performance Standards. DOE also welcomes the submission of data, peer-reviewed studies, and other relevant information related to how DOE might implement NASEM report recommendations and to DOE's analytical methodology for evaluating energy conservation standards in general.","document_number":"2026-13673","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13673/energy-conservation-program-review-of-does-analytic-methods-for-setting-energy-conservation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13673.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13673.pdf?1783341912","publication_date":"2026-07-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"States with regard to energy production and management. Among the stated elements of this policy at sections 2(f)-(h) of E.O. 14154 are to safeguard the American people's freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances, including but not limited to lightbulbs, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washing machines, gas stoves, water heaters, toilets, and showerheads, and to promote market competition and innovation within the manufacturing and appliance industries; to ensure that the global effects of a rule, regulation, or action shall, whenever evaluated, be reported"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"As part of its implementation of the Executive order, \"Unleashing American Energy\" (Jan. 20, 2025), the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DOE in identifying potential modifications to its procedures, interpretations, and policies for considering new or revised energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment (i.e., the \"Process Rule\"). DOE is initiating this effort through this request for information to ensure consistency with recently issued Executive Orders, while continuing to satisfy the Department's statutory obligations in the development of appliance and equipment standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). Subsequently, DOE expects to expeditiously publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) that proposes potential changes to the Process Rule and that will also provide feedback on the public comment received in response to this document and seek additional information on other potential improvements.","document_number":"2025-06330","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-06330/energy-conservation-program-procedures-interpretations-and-policies-for-consideration-of-new-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-17/pdf/2025-06330.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06330.pdf?1744810149","publication_date":"2025-04-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"order stated the policy of the United States with regard to energy production and management. Among the stated elements of this policy are to safeguard the American people's freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances, including but not limited to lightbulbs, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washing machines, gas stoves, water heaters, \n \n toilets, and shower heads, and to promote market competition and innovation within the manufacturing and appliance industries; to ensure that the global effects of a rule, regulation, or action shall, whenever evaluated"},{"title":"Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to address the unreasonable risk of death and injury associated with lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products due to hazards such as thermal runaway of lithium cells, which can lead to fires, explosions, gas releases, burns, overheating, and smoke inhalation. The NPR proposes that electrical systems using lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products comply with applicable voluntary standards, with modifications. Because some micromobility products are children's products requiring third party testing, the NPR also proposes to add this rule to the list of rules that require such testing.","document_number":"2026-12749","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12749/safety-standard-for-lithium-ion-batteries-used-in-micromobility-products-and-electrical-systems-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12749.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12749.pdf?1782218725","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION","name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission","id":84,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-product-safety-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/84","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-product-safety-commission"}],"excerpts":"must comply with the permanency test in section 37. CPSC preliminarily assesses that these are adequate requirements to ensure permanency as the markings and labeling systems are referenced across not only UL standards, such as UL 507 Electric Fans and UL 749 Household <span class=\"match\">Dishwashers</span>, but also ANSI standards (\n e.g., \n ANSI/OPEI B175.3 Internal Combustion Engine-Powered Hand-Held Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters, ANSI 325 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, Window Operators and Systems).\n \n \n Marking: 43 Nameplate and Identification \n —Section 43 requires eBikes"},{"title":"Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"Publication of the 2026 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (\"E.O.\") 12866, \"Regulatory Planning and Review,\" (58 FR 51735, as amended) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, \"Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\" (76 FR 3821) and E.O. 14192, \"Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.\" The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in the Federal Register describing regulatory actions they are developing that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda) helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All Federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete publication of the 2026 Unified Agenda contains 78 Federal agency regulatory agendas available to the public at www.reginfo.gov. The 2026 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register includes the agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.","document_number":"2026-16603","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16603/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-14/pdf/2026-16603.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16603.pdf?1786625114","publication_date":"2026-08-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER","name":"Regulatory Information Service Center","id":449,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/regulatory-information-service-center","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/449","parent_id":null,"slug":"regulatory-information-service-center"}],"excerpts":"with regard to energy production and management. Among the stated elements of this policy, section 1(f)-(h) of E.O. 14154 cite the intent to safeguard the American people's freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances, including but not limited to lightbulbs, <span class=\"match\">dishwashers</span>, washing machines, gas stoves, water heaters, toilets, and shower heads, and to promote market competition and innovation within the manufacturing and appliance industries; to ensure that the global effects of a rule, regulation, or action shall, whenever evaluated, be"}]}