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Testing to the IVEC and IVHE metrics would not be required until such time as compliance is required with any amended energy conservation standard based on the new metrics. Additionally, DOE proposes to amend certain provisions of DOE's regulations related to representations and enforcement for the subject equipment. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document (including topics not raised in this proposal), as well as the submission of data and other relevant information.","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment.","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/2023/08/17/2023-15857.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":"429","title":10},{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":"431","title":10}],"citation":"88 FR 56392","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2023-10-16","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"Comments: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) no later than October 16, 2023. 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