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This request for information (\"RFI\") solicits information from the public regarding the availability of lamps that would satisfy a minimum efficacy standard of 45 lm/W, as well other information that may be relevant to a possible implementation of the statutory backstop.","action":"Request for information.","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"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2021/05/25/2021-11018.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":"430","title":10}],"citation":"86 FR 28001","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2021-06-24","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"Written comments and information are requested and will be accepted on or before June 24, 2021.","disposition_notes":null,"docket_ids":["EERE-2021-BT-STD-0005"],"dockets":[{"supporting_documents":[{"title":"DOE Impact Statement","document_id":"EERE-2021-BT-STD-0005-0071"},{"title":"2022-05-09  Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps; 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