{"description":"Documents matching '\"definition of showerhead\"'","count":18,"total_pages":1,"results":[{"title":"Repeal of the Definition of Showerhead","type":"Rule","abstract":"As part of its implementation of an Executive order, the U.S. Department of Energy repeals the definition of a showerhead.","document_number":"2025-06476","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06476/repeal-of-the-definition-of-showerhead","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-15/pdf/2025-06476.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06476.pdf?1744402566","publication_date":"2025-04-15","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":"an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. In this regard, we note that the two recent final rulemakings addressing this exact matter—the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>”—found that this categorical exclusion applied. \n See \n Energy Conservation Program: <span class=\"match\">Definition of Showerhead</span>, 86 FR 71797, 71809 (December 20, 2021); Energy Conservation Program: <span class=\"match\">Definition of Showerhead</span>, 85 FR 81341, 81357-81358 (December 16, 2020).\n \n C. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act \n \n The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 \n et seq. \n )"},{"title":"Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-06459","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06459/maintaining-acceptable-water-pressure-in-showerheads","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-15/pdf/2025-06459.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06459.pdf?1744634718","publication_date":"2025-04-15","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":" \n Sec. 2 \n . \n Ordering the Repeal of the 13,000-Word Regulation Defining “Showerhead” \n . I hereby direct the Secretary of Energy to publish in the \n Federal Register \n a notice rescinding Energy Conservation Program: <span class=\"match\">Definition of Showerhead</span>, 86 \n Fed. Reg \n . 71797 (December 20, 2021), including the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” codified at 10 C.F.R. 430.2. Notice and comment is unnecessary because I am ordering the repeal. The rescission shall be effective 30 days from the date of publication of the notice.\n \n \n Sec. 3 \n . \n General Provisions"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Notification of Petition for Rulemaking","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"On February 19, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) received a petition from the American Gas Association (AGA), the American Public Gas Association (APGA), and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) asking DOE to amend the compliance dates for two energy conservation standards final rules for commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnaces. Through this notification, DOE is seeking comment on whether it should grant the petition and undertake a rulemaking to consider the proposal contained in the petition, as well as any data or information that may be relevant to DOE's consideration of the petition.","document_number":"2026-08145","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/27/2026-08145/energy-conservation-program-notification-of-petition-for-rulemaking","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-27/pdf/2026-08145.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08145.pdf?1777034711","publication_date":"2026-04-27","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":" Exec. Order No. 14154, 90 FR 8353; Presidential Memorandum on Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis, 90 FR 8245.\n \n \n \n \n 14 \n  \n See Energy Conservation Program: Water Conservation Standards; \n Repeal of the <span class=\"match\">Definition of Showerhead</span>, 90 FR 15647 (Apr. 15, 2025); \n Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers, \n 90 FR 9951-9952 (Feb. 20, 2025) (delay of effective date), 90 FR 13054-13055 (Mar. 20, 2025) (further delay of effective date),"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Faucets and Showerheads","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends the test procedures for faucets and showerheads to incorporate the current version of the referenced industry standard, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18, \"Plumbing supply fittings.\" This final rule also adds definitions for low-pressure water dispensers and pot fillers and excludes them from the faucet definition. Finally, this final rule provides further detail for conducting the flow rate measurement.","document_number":"2023-10847","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/24/2023-10847/energy-conservation-program-test-procedures-for-faucets-and-showerheads","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-24/pdf/2023-10847.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-10847.pdf?1684845916","publication_date":"2023-05-24","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":"position”) measured separately. 78 FR 62970, 62975. Accordingly, DOE stated in the May 2022 NOPR that to the extent to which a body spray meets the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>,” such product is subject to the 2.5 gallon per minute (“gpm”) standard regardless of the consumer installation orientation. \n Id. \n DOE did not propose any amendments in the May 2022 NOPR with respect to the <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span>.\n \n \n \n 8 \n  On December 16, 2020, DOE published a final rule that adopted a definition for “body spray” as “a shower device for spraying water onto"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead","type":"Rule","abstract":"On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") published a notice of proposed rulemaking (\"NOPR\") to revise the current definition of \"showerhead\" adopted in the December 16, 2020, final rule (\"December 2020 Final Rule\") by reinstating the October 2013 definition of \"showerhead,\" withdraw the December 2020 final rule's interpretation of the term \"showerhead,\" and withdraw the associated definition for \"body spray.\" DOE did not propose any changes to the definition of \"safety shower showerhead.\" In this final rule, DOE revises the current definition of \"showerhead\" adopted in the December 2020 final rule by reinstating the October 2013 definition of \"showerhead\" as the Department finds that it is more consistent with the purposes of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (\"EPCA\"). In addition, DOE removes the current definition of \"body spray\" adopted in the December 16, 2020 final rule. Finally, DOE maintains the definition of \"safety shower showerhead\" adopted in the December 2020 final rule.","document_number":"2021-27462","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/20/2021-27462/energy-conservation-program-definition-of-showerhead","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-20/pdf/2021-27462.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-27462.pdf?1639748732","publication_date":"2021-12-20","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":"the Final Rule \n III. Discussion \n A. Reinstatement of the October 2013 Final Rule's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” \n 1. EPCA's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Is Ambiguous \n 2. The December 2020 Final Rule's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Is Inconsistent With EPCA's Purposes \n 3. Reliance on ASME for the <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Is Not Required \n 4. The Reinstated <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Does Not Effectively Ban Multi-Headed Showerheads \n 5. The <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Falls Within the NTTAA and OMB Circular A-119 Exception \n 6. Additional Comments/Issues"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this notice of proposed rulemaking (\"NOPR\"), the U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") proposes to revise the current definition of \"showerhead\" adopted in the December 16, 2020 final rule (\"December 2020 Final Rule\") by reinstating the prior definition of \"showerhead.\" This reinstatement of the prior definition is consistent with the purposes of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (\"EPCA\"). Further, DOE has tentatively determined that, in reinstating the prior definition of \"showerhead,\" all showerheads within a product containing multiple showerheads will be considered part of a single showerhead for determining compliance with the 2.5 gallons per minute (\"gpm\") standard. In addition, DOE proposes to remove the current definition of \"body spray\" adopted in the December 2020 Final Rule. Finally, DOE does not propose any changes to the definition of \"safety shower showerhead\" adopted in the December 2020 Final Rule. DOE invites comment on all aspects of this proposal, including data and information to assist in evaluating whether the definition of \"showerhead\" from the October 2013 Final Rule should be reinstated, and announces a webinar to collect comments and data on its proposal.","document_number":"2021-15528","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/22/2021-15528/energy-conservation-program-definition-of-showerhead","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-22/pdf/2021-15528.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-15528.pdf?1626871524","publication_date":"2021-07-22","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":"Proposed Rulemaking \n III. Discussion \n A. Withdrawal of DOE's Current <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” \n 1. EPCA's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Is Ambiguous \n 2. The December 2020 Final Rule's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Is Inconsistent With EPCA's Purposes \n 3. Congress Did Not Require Reliance on ASME for the <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” \n 4. The Previous <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Did Not Effectively Ban Multi-Headed Showerheads \n 5. The December 2020 Final Rule's <span class=\"match\">Definition of “Showerhead</span>” Falls Within the NTTAA and OMB Circular A-119 Exception to Adherence"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Faucets and Showerheads","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") proposes to amend the test procedures for faucets and showerheads to incorporate the current version of the referenced industry standard, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard A112.18.1-2018, \"Plumbing Fixture Fittings.\" DOE also proposes to add definitions for low-pressure water dispensers and pot fillers, and exclude them from the faucet definition. Finally, DOE proposes to provide further detail for conducting the flow rate measurement. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.","document_number":"2022-11438","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/31/2022-11438/energy-conservation-program-test-procedures-for-faucets-and-showerheads","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-05-31/pdf/2022-11438.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-11438.pdf?1653655516","publication_date":"2022-05-31","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":"issued a NOPR in which it proposed to reinstate the 2013 <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” by amending the regulatory <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” to mean “a component or set of components distributed in commerce for attachment to a single supply fitting, for spraying water onto a bather, typically from an overhead position, excluding safety shower showerheads.” 86 FR 38594, 38597, 38607 (“July 2021 NOPR”).\n 6 \n \n On December 20, 2021, DOE published a final rule that adopted the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” as proposed in the July 2021 NOPR. 86 FR 71797 (“December"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Consumer Products; Early Assessment Review; Faucets and Showerheads","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") is undertaking an early assessment review to determine whether to proceed with a rulemaking to amend the test procedures for faucets and showerheads. Specifically, through this request for information (\"RFI\"), DOE seeks comment on the applicable consensus-based test procedures for measuring the water use of faucets and showerheads and whether such industry produces results that measure water use during a representative average use cycle or period of use for faucets and showerheads, and are not unduly burdensome to conduct. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document (including topics not raised in this RFI) as well as the submission of data and other relevant information concerning this early assessment review.","document_number":"2021-18882","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/09/02/2021-18882/energy-conservation-program-test-procedures-for-consumer-products-early-assessment-review-faucets","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-09-02/pdf/2021-18882.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-18882.pdf?1630500321","publication_date":"2021-09-02","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":"(“ISEA”) standard ISEA Z358.1, \n American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.” Id. \n \n On July 22, 2021, DOE published a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NOPR”) in which it proposed to withdraw the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” adopted in the December 2020 Final Rule, reinstate the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” from the October 2013 Final Rule, and withdraw the interpretation from the December 2020 Final Rule. 86 FR 38594 (“July 2021 NOPR”). As proposed, the term “showerhead” would be redefined as “a component or set of components"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead; Correction","type":"Rule","abstract":"On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule amending the definition of showerhead. This correction republishes an amendment from the final rule that could not be incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) due to an inaccurate amendatory instruction. Neither the errors nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any of the conclusions reached in support of this final rule.","document_number":"2020-28761","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/08/2020-28761/energy-conservation-program-definition-of-showerhead-correction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-08/pdf/2020-28761.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-28761.pdf?1610027117","publication_date":"2021-01-08","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":"ACTION: \n Final rule; correction. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule amending the <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span>. This correction republishes an amendment from the final rule that could not be incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) due to an inaccurate amendatory instruction. Neither the errors nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any of the conclusions reached in support of this final rule. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Effective Date: \n January"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") adopts a revised definition for \"showerhead\" and definitions for \"body spray\" and \"safety shower showerhead\". The revised regulatory definition for \"showerhead\" is consistent with the most recent standard developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (\"ASME\") in 2018, such that each showerhead in a product containing multiple showerheads would be considered separately for purposes of determining standards compliance. DOE has determined that the definition is consistent with EPCA and, unlike the current definition, compliant with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act and Office of Management and Budget (\"OMB\") Circular A-119. In addition, the definition is consistent with DOE's treatment of other products, such as body sprays. DOE is also defining the terms \"body spray\" and \"safety shower showerhead\" to clarify which products are not subject to the current energy conservation standard. With regard to the showerhead test procedure, DOE emphasizes in this final rule that the existing test procedure remains applicable for purposes of measuring the water use of a showerhead as defined in this final rule. DOE is not finalizing any test procedure amendments in this final rule.","document_number":"2020-27280","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/16/2020-27280/energy-conservation-program-definition-of-showerhead","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-16/pdf/2020-27280.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-27280.pdf?1608039918","publication_date":"2020-12-16","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":"Final Rule \n In this final rule, DOE is revising its prior interpretation of the EPCA <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” to interpret the term as defined in ASME A112.18.1-2018. DOE defines “showerhead” as “any showerhead including a handheld showerhead other than a safety shower showerhead.” This definition restates the statutory <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>,” at 42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D). Through this final rule, DOE also includes in its regulatory <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>”, its interpretation of the term “showerhead” to mean “an accessory to a supply fitting"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") is extending the public comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (\"NOPR\") regarding proposals to amend the regulatory definition of the statutory term \"showerhead.\" DOE published the NOPR in the Federal Register on August 13, 2020, establishing a 32-day public comment period ending September 14, 2020. Subsequently, DOE published a notification of public meeting (webinar) and extension of comment period on August 31, 2020, extending the comment period until September 30, 2020. On September 15, 2020, DOE received a comment requesting further extension of the comment period to a total of 90 to 120 days. DOE is extending the public comment period for submitting comments and data on the NOPR document by an additional 14 days, to October 14, 2020 for a total of a 62 day comment period.","document_number":"2020-21210","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/30/2020-21210/energy-conservation-program-definition-of-showerhead","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-30/pdf/2020-21210.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-21210.pdf?1601383522","publication_date":"2020-09-30","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":""},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Showerheads","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") proposes to amend the existing test procedure for showerheads to revise the definition of a showerhead consistent with the most recent standard developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (\"ASME\") in 2018. DOE's current definition considers all of the individual showerheads (which DOE has termed variously as sprays, openings, or nozzles) in a product containing multiple showerheads together for purposes of compliance with the water conservation standard established in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (\"EPCA\"). DOE proposes instead to define showerhead as that term is defined in the 2018 ASME standard, such that each showerhead in a product containing multiple showerheads would be considered separately for purposes of determining standards compliance, and only one of them would need to be turned on for testing. DOE has determined that the proposed definition is consistent with EPCA and, unlike the current definition, compliant with Office of Management and Budget (\"OMB\") Circular A-119. In addition, the proposed definition is consistent with DOE's treatment of other products, such as body sprays. DOE also proposes to define the terms \"body spray\" and \"safety shower showerhead\" to clarify which products are not subject to the current energy conservation standard. DOE invites comment on all aspects of this proposal, and announces a public webinar to collect comments and data on its proposal.","document_number":"2020-15749","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/13/2020-15749/energy-conservation-program-test-procedure-for-showerheads","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-13/pdf/2020-15749.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-15749.pdf?1597236312","publication_date":"2020-08-13","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":"maximum water use threshold of 2.5 gallons per minute (“gpm”) applicable to “any showerhead.” Both the <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span> and the 2.5 gpm standard were added to EPCA by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486; Oct. 24, 2991, “EPAct 1992”). From 1992 to 2013, DOE regulations did not contain a separate <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>.” \n \n DOE issued a notice of availability of a proposed interpretive rule relating to the <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span> in May 2010. (75 FR 27926; May 19, 2010) In the proposed interpretive rule, available at \n https://www"},{"title":"Energy Labeling Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Commission issues final amendments to expand coverage of the Lighting Facts label, require room air conditioner labels on packaging instead of the units themselves, enhance the durability of appliance labels, and improve plumbing disclosure requirements. This Notice completes the Commission's recent regulatory review of the Energy Labeling Rule.","document_number":"2015-27772","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/02/2015-27772/energy-labeling-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-02/pdf/2015-27772.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-27772.pdf?1446209138","publication_date":"2015-11-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"agrees. Unlike EnergyGuide and Lighting Facts labels, the Rule requires no uniform format for plumbing disclosures. Accordingly, a uniform hyperlink to connect consumers to such information is not necessary. Second, the amendments effect a conforming change to the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” in Part 305 to the reflect recent DOE amendments.\n 85 \n \n \n \n \n 83 \n  In a separate notice, the Commission plans to propose an update to the reference to American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards in section 305.16 of the Rule.\n \n \n \n \n 84 \n  78 FR"},{"title":"Energy Labeling Rule","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"As part of its regulatory review of the Energy Labeling Rule, the Federal Trade Commission proposes to expand coverage of the Lighting Facts label, change the current label categories for refrigerators, revise the ceiling fan label design, and require room air conditioner labels on packaging instead of the units themselves.","document_number":"2014-14058","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/18/2014-14058/energy-labeling-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-06-18/pdf/2014-14058.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2014-14058.pdf?1403015361","publication_date":"2014-06-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"Rule in response to DOE test procedure changes. On October 23, 2013, DOE announced changes to the testing procedures for residential plumbing products and amended some product definitions.\n 138 \n \n In response, the Commission proposes a conforming change to the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” in Part 305.\n \n \n \n 138 \n  78 FR 62970 (Oct. 23, 2013).\n \n \n III. Request for Comment \n \n You can file a comment online or on paper. For the Commission to consider your comment, we must receive it on or before August 18, 2014. Write “Energy Labeling Regulatory Review"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Showerheads, Faucets, Water Closets, Urinals, and Commercial Prerinse Spray Valves","type":"Rule","abstract":"On May 30, 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to amend the test procedures for showerheads, faucets, water closets, urinals, and prerinse spray valves. Following consideration of comments received in response to the NOPR, DOE issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) on April 8, 2013. The SNOPR included revisions to the definitions of showerhead and hand-held showerhead; removal of body sprays from the proposed showerhead definition; requirements pertaining to testing of showerheads that are components of shower towers; a standardized test method to be used when verifying the mechanical retention of a showerhead flow control insert when subject to 8 pounds force (lbf); clarification of permissible trim adjustments for tank-type water closets; amendments to the required static test pressures to be used when testing flushometer valve siphonic and blowout water closets; and clarifications of the definition of basic model with respect to flushometer valve water closets and urinals, as well as associated changes to certification reporting requirements for both of these products. These proposed rulemakings serve as the basis for this action.","document_number":"2013-24347","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/23/2013-24347/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-and-certain-commercial-and-industrial-equipment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-10-23/pdf/2013-24347.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2013-24347.pdf?1382446099","publication_date":"2013-10-23","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":"showerhead,” and DOE intended for the term in the proposed definition to refer to the same type of product. Accordingly, the finalized <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” in this rule uses the term “safety shower showerhead.” \n DOE received additional comments in response to the revised <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span> proposed in the April 2013 SNOPR. Kohler reiterated its previous comment in support of adopting the <span class=\"match\">definition of showerhead</span> contained in ASME A112.18.1. (Kohler, No. 27 at p. 1) Comments were also received from PMI, NSF International (NSF), and the International"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Showerheads, Faucets, Water Closets, Urinals, and Commercial Prerinse Spray Valves","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes amendments to its May 2012 notice of proposed rulemaking related to DOE test procedures for showerheads, faucets, water closets, urinals, and commercial prerinse spray valves. The amendments proposed in this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking include revisions to the definitions of showerhead and hand-held showerhead; removal of body sprays from the proposed showerhead definition; requirements pertaining to testing of showerheads that are components of shower towers; a standardized test method to be used when verifying the mechanical retention of a showerhead flow control insert when subjected to 8 pounds force; clarification of permissible trim adjustments for tank-type water closets; and amendments to the required static test pressures to be used when testing flushometer valve siphonic and blowout water closets. DOE also proposes further clarification of the definition of basic model with respect to flushometer valve water closets and urinals, as well as associated changes to certification reporting requirements for these products.","document_number":"2013-08073","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/08/2013-08073/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-and-certain-commercial-and-industrial-equipment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-04-08/pdf/2013-08073.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2013-08073.pdf?1365166363","publication_date":"2013-04-08","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":"closets. \n Specific comments received from interested parties and DOE's responses are set forth in sections II.A and II.B of this document. \n A. DOE Test Procedures for Plumbing Products \n 1. Definitions \n In the May 2012 NOPR, DOE proposed a modification to the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” based on the definition in ASME A112.18.1-2011. DOE's proposed definition in the May 2012 NOPR stated that a “showerhead means an accessory, or set of accessories, to a supply fitting distributed in commerce for attachment to a single supply fitting, for spraying"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Showerheads, Faucets, Water Closets, Urinals, and Commercial Prerinse Spray Valves","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to update its test procedures for showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals. Specifically, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards Institute (ASME/ANSI) Standard A112.18.1-2011 test procedure for faucets and showerheads, which would replace the 1996 version currently referenced by DOE in its test procedure. DOE also proposes to incorporate by reference ASME/ANSI Standard A112.19.2-2008 procedure for water closets and urinals, which would replace the 1995 version currently referenced by DOE in its test procedure. These updates fulfill DOE's obligation under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to review its test procedures for covered products at least once every 7 years and either amend the applicable test procedures or publish a determination in the Federal Register not to amend them. DOE also expects that incorporation of the updated procedures will bring DOE's testing requirements more closely in line with current industry practices, reduce the burden associated with testing and reporting test results for these products, and improve the accuracy of test results. For commercial prerinse spray valves, DOE has preliminarily determined that no changes are needed to the existing DOE test procedure in order to accurately measure the water consumption of these products, and proposes to retain the existing procedure without change. However, since the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) reapproved this standard in 2009 as F2324-03 (2009), DOE is proposing to incorporate by reference this most recent version. This action would also satisfy the EPCA requirement for DOE to review the test procedures for these products at least once every 7 years. This notice also announces a public meeting to receive comments on these proposed amendments to the test procedures.","document_number":"2012-12919","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/30/2012-12919/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-and-certain-commercial-and-industrial-equipment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-05-30/pdf/2012-12919.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-12919.pdf?1338295706","publication_date":"2012-05-30","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":"the WaterSense Specification for Showerheads, Version 1.0, developed by the EPA (\n See http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/docs/showerheads_finalspec508.pdf, \n or DOE Docket Number EERE-2011-BT-TP-0061, No. 2, p. 1). Finally, DOE proposes an amendment to the existing <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” currently found in 10 CFR 430.2. The proposed definition is based upon the definition for showerhead included in ASME/ANSI A112.18.1-2011, but has been modified to more clearly define the extent of DOE's coverage of these products, and to specifically state that"},{"title":"Notice of Availability of Interpretive Rule on the Applicability of Current Water Conservation Standards for Showerheads; Request for Comments","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or (the Department) is providing notice of an interpretive rule that sets out the Department's views on the definition of \"showerhead\" in the DOE's regulations related to the energy conservation program for consumer products. The draft interpretive rule represents the Department's interpretation of its existing regulations and is exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. See 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A). Nevertheless, given that the Department has not previously expressed its views on this definition, we are interested in receiving feedback from the public on the interpretation. At the end of the comment period, this draft interpretive rule may be adopted, revised or withdrawn.","document_number":"2010-11572","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/19/2010-11572/notice-of-availability-of-interpretive-rule-on-the-applicability-of-current-water-conservation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-05-19/pdf/2010-11572.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2010-05-19","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":"ACTION: \n Notice of availability and request for comments. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or (the Department) is providing notice of an interpretive rule that sets out the Department's views on the <span class=\"match\">definition of “showerhead</span>” in the DOE's regulations related to the energy conservation program for consumer products. The draft interpretive rule represents the Department's interpretation of its existing regulations and is exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. \n See \n 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A)"}]}