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Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Sanyo North America Corporation From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures, 41845-41850 [2010-17514] :: Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Office :: Department Of Energy :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Energy Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Office Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Sanyo North America Corporation From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures, 41845-41850 [2010-17514]
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Sanyo North America Corporation From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures, 41845-41850 [2010-17514]
Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices Description: Entergy New Orleans, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.12: ENOI OATT Concurrence to be effective 7/9/ 2010. Filed Date: 07/09/2010. Accession Number: 20100709–5115. Comment Date: 5 p.m. e.t. on Friday, July 30, 2010. Docket Numbers: ER10–1748–000. Applicants: Ormet Power Marketing, LLC. Description: Ormet Power Marketing LLC submits Notice of Cancellation of FERC Electric Rate Schedule No 1. Filed Date: 07/09/2010. Accession Number: 20100712–0200. Comment Date: 5 p.m. e.t. on Friday, July 30, 2010. Docket Numbers: ER10–1749–000. Applicants: ISO New England Inc. Description: Request of ISO New England, Inc for limited waiver of NAESB WEQ Standards. Filed Date: 07/09/2010. Accession Number: 20100712–0201. Comment Date: 5 p.m. e.t. on Friday, July 30, 2010 Docket Numbers: ER10–1750–000. Applicants: Stream Energy Pennsylvania, LLC. 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Applicants: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Description: Compliance Filing of Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Filed Date: 07/09/2010. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 Accession Number: 20100709–5097. Comment Date: 5 p.m. e.t. on Friday, July 30, 2010 Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. e.t. on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. 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Intervention and protests may be filed in response to notices of qualifying facility dockets other than self-certifications and selfrecertifications. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41845 eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–17546 Filed 7–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Case No. CAC–027] Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Sanyo North America Corporation From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE. ACTION: Decision and Order. SUMMARY: This notice publishes the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Decision and Order in Case No. CAC–027, which grants Sanyo North America Corporation (Sanyo) a waiver from the existing DOE test procedures applicable to commercial package air-source and water-source central air conditioners and heat pumps. The waiver is specific to the Sanyo variable capacity ECO-i (commercial) multi-split heat pumps. As a condition of this waiver, Sanyo must use the alternate test procedure set forth in this notice to test and rate its ECOi multi-split products. DATES: This Decision and Order is effective July 19, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael G. Raymond, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9611. E-mail: Michael.Raymond@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Eric Stas, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585– E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 41846 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices 0103. Telephone: (202) 586–9507. Email: Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 431.401(f)(4), DOE is providing notice of the issuance of the Decision and Order set forth below. In this Decision and Order, DOE grants Sanyo a waiver from the existing DOE commercial package air conditioner and heat pump test procedures for its ECO-i multi-split products. The waiver requires Sanyo use the alternate test procedure provided in this notice to test and rate the specified models from its ECO-i multi-split product line (as identified below). The cooling capacities of Sanyo’s commercial heat pump products at issue in the waiver petition filed by Sanyo range from 72,000 Btu/ h to 288,000 Btu/h. All of the air-source Sanyo products are covered by this waiver. The Sanyo water-source products with capacities greater than or equal to 135,000 Btu/h are not covered by this waiver because the DOE test procedure only covers water-source heat pumps with capacities less than 135,000 Btu/h. Today’s decision prohibits Sanyo from making any representations concerning the energy efficiency of these products unless the product has been tested consistent with the provisions and restrictions in the alternate test procedure set forth in the Decision and Order below, and the representations fairly disclose the test results. (42 U.S.C. 6314(d)) Distributors, retailers, and private labelers are held to the same standard when making representations regarding the energy efficiency of these products. Id. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2010. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Decision and Order; In the Matter of: Sanyo North America Corp. (Sanyo) (Case No. CAC–027) jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Background Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) sets forth a variety of provisions concerning energy efficiency, including Part A of Title III which establishes the ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309) Part A–1 of Title III provides for a similar energy efficiency program titled ‘‘Certain Industrial Equipment,’’ which includes large and small commercial air conditioning equipment, package boilers, storage water heaters, and other types of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 commercial equipment. (42 U.S.C. 6311–6317) Today’s notice involves commercial equipment under Part A–1. The statute specifically includes definitions (42 U.S.C. 6311), test procedures (42 U.S.C. 6314), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315), and energy conservation standards (42 U.S.C. 6313). It also provides the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) with the authority to require information and reports from manufacturers. (42 U.S.C. 6316) The statute authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce test results that reflect energy efficiency, energy use, and estimated annual operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2)) For commercial package airconditioning and heating equipment, EPCA provides that ‘‘the test procedures shall be those generally accepted industry testing procedures or rating procedures developed or recognized by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute [ARI] or by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers [ASHRAE], as referenced in ASHRAE/IES [Illuminating Engineering Society] Standard 90.1 and in effect on June 30, 1992.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(A)) Under 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(B), the Secretary must amend the test procedure for a covered commercial product if the applicable industry test procedure is amended, unless the Secretary determines, by rule and based on clear and convincing evidence, that such a modified test procedure does not meet the statutory criteria set forth in 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2) and (3). On December 8, 2006, DOE published a final rule adopting test procedures for commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment, effective January 8, 2007. 71 FR 71340. DOE adopted the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 13256–1–1998, ‘‘Water-source heat pumps—Testing and rating for performance—Part 1: Water-to-air and brine-to-air heat pumps,’’ for small commercial package water-source heat pumps with capacities less than 135,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h). Id. at 71371. Pursuant to this rulemaking, DOE’s regulations at 10 CFR 431.95(b)(3) incorporate by reference ISO Standard 13256–1–1998. In addition, Table 1 of 10 CFR 431.96 directs manufacturers of commercial package water-source air conditioning and heating equipment to use the appropriate procedure when measuring the energy efficiency of those products. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 For air-source heat pumps with capacities greater than 65,000 Btu/h, DOE adopted ARI Standard 340/360– 2004. In addition, DOE’s regulations allow a person to seek a waiver for a particular basic model from the test procedure requirements for covered commercial equipment if: (1) That basic model contains one or more design characteristics which prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedures; or (2) the prescribed test procedures may evaluate the basic model in a manner so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption characteristics as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1). A waiver petition must include any alternate test procedures known to the petitioner to evaluate characteristics of the basic model in a manner representative of its energy consumption. 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iii). The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary) may grant a waiver subject to conditions, including adherence to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR 431.401(f)(4). Waivers remain in effect pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 431.401(g). The waiver process also allows any interested person who has submitted a petition for waiver to file an application for interim waiver from the applicable test procedure requirements. 10 CFR 431.401(a)(2). An interim waiver may be granted if the Assistant Secretary determines that the applicant will experience economic hardship if the application for interim waiver is denied, if it appears likely that the petition for waiver will be granted, and/or if the Assistant Secretary determines that it would be desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate relief pending a determination on the petition for waiver. 10 CFR 431.401(e)(3). An interim waiver remains in effect for 180 days or until DOE issues its determination on the petition for waiver, whichever occurs first. The interim waiver may be extended by DOE for an additional 180 days. 10 CFR 431.401(e)(4). On January 4, 2010, Sanyo filed a petition for waiver from the test procedures at 10 CFR 431.96 applicable to commercial package air and watersource central air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as an application for interim waiver. The cooling capacities of Sanyo’s commercial ECO-i multi-split heat pump products at issue in the waiver petition range from 72,000 Btu/ h to 288,000 Btu/h. The Sanyo products with capacities ≥ 135,000 Btu/h are not covered by this waiver because there is E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices no DOE test procedure for water-source heat pumps with capacities ≥ 135,000 Btu/hr. The cooling capacities of Sanyo’s commercial ECO-i air-source multi-split heat pump products also range from 72,000 Btu/h to 288,000 Btu/ h. All of these products are covered by this waiver, as ARI Standard 340/360– 2004 covers products with capacities greater than 65,000 Btu/h. Sanyo seeks a waiver from the applicable test procedures under 10 CFR 431.96 on the grounds that its ECO-i multi-split heat pumps contain design characteristics that prevent testing according to the current DOE test procedures. Specifically, Sanyo asserts that the two primary factors that prevent testing of its multi-split variable speed products are the same factors stated in the waivers that DOE granted to Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. (Mitsubishi) and other manufacturers for similar lines of commercial multi-split air-conditioning systems: • Testing laboratories cannot test products with so many indoor units; and • There are too many possible combinations of indoor and outdoor units to test. 69 FR 52660 (August 27, 2004) (Mitsubishi waiver); 72 FR 17528 (April 9, 2007) (Mitsubishi waiver); 72 FR 71387 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Samsung waiver); 72 FR 71383 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Fujitsu waiver); 73 FR 39680 (July 10, 2008) (Daikin waiver); 74 FR 15955 (April 8, 2009) (Daikin waiver); 74 FR 16193 (April 9, 2009) (Sanyo waiver); 74 FR 16373 (April 10, 2009) (Daikin waiver). On March 18, 2010, DOE published Sanyo’s petition for waiver in the Federal Register, seeking public comment pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iv), and granted the application for interim waiver. 75 FR 13114. DOE received no comments on the Sanyo petition. In a similar case, DOE published a petition for waiver from Mitsubishi for products very similar to Sanyo’s multisplit products. 71 FR 14858 (March 24, 2006). In the March 24, 2006, Federal Register notice, DOE also published and requested comment on an alternate test procedure for the MEUS products at issue. DOE stated that if it specified an alternate test procedure for MEUS in the subsequent Decision and Order, DOE would consider applying the same procedure to similar waivers for residential and commercial central air conditioners and heat pumps, including such products for which waivers had previously been granted. Id. at 14861. Comments were published along with the Mitsubishi Decision and Order in VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 the Federal Register on April 9, 2007. 72 FR 17528. Most of the comments were favorable. One commenter indicated that a waiver was unnecessary. However, the commenter did not present a satisfactory method of testing the products. Id. at 72 FR 17529. Generally, commenters agreed that an alternate test procedure is necessary while a final test procedure for these types of products is being developed. Id. The Mitsubishi Decision and Order included the alternate test procedure adopted by DOE. Id. at 72 FR 17530. Assertions and Determinations Sanyo’s Petition for Waiver Sanyo seeks a waiver from the DOE test procedures for this product class on the grounds that its ECO-i multi-split heat pumps contain design characteristics that prevent them from being tested using the current DOE test procedures. As stated above, Sanyo asserts that the two primary factors that prevent testing of multi-split variable speed products, regardless of manufacturer, are the same factors stated in the waivers that DOE granted to Mitsubishi, Fujitsu General Ltd. (Fujitsu), Samsung Air Conditioning (Samsung), Daikin, and LG for similar lines of commercial multi-split airconditioning systems: (1) Testing laboratories cannot test products with so many indoor units; and (2) there are too many possible combinations of indoor and outdoor unit to test. The Sanyo ECO-i systems have operational characteristics similar to the commercial multi-split products manufactured by Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu, LG, and Daikin. As indicated above, DOE has granted waivers for these products. The ECO-i system includes 90 unique outdoor models and 54 unique indoor models, and can connect up to 40 indoor units to a single outdoor unit. There are over one million combinations possible with the Sanyo ECO-i system. Consequently, Sanyo requested that DOE grant a waiver from the applicable test procedures for its ECO-i product designs until a suitable test method can be prescribed. DOE believes that the Sanyo ECO-i equipment and equipment for which waivers have previously been granted are alike with respect to the factors that make them eligible for test procedure waivers. Therefore, DOE has decided to grant Sanyo a waiver for its ECO-i multisplit products, similar to the multi-split product waivers already issued to the other manufacturers mentioned above. Previously, in addressing Mitsubishi’s R410A CITY MULTI VRFZ products, PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41847 which are similar to the Sanyo products at issue here, DOE stated: To provide a test procedure from which manufacturers can make valid representations, the Department [DOE] is considering setting an alternate test procedure for MEUS [Mitsubishi] in the subsequent Decision and Order. Furthermore, if DOE specifies an alternate test procedure for MEUS, DOE is considering applying the alternate test procedure to similar waivers for residential and commercial central air conditioners and heat pumps. Such cases include Samsung’s petition for its DVM products (70 FR 9629, February 28, 2005), Fujitsu’s petition for its Airstage variable refrigerant flow (VRF) products (70 FR 5980, February 4, 2005), and MEUS’s petition for its R22 CITY MULTI VRFZ products. (69 FR 52660, August 27, 2004). (71 FR 14861, March 24, 2006). Sanyo did not include an alternate test procedure in its petition for waiver. However, in response to two recent petitions for waiver from Mitsubishi, DOE specified an alternate test procedure that Mitsubishi could use to test and make valid energy efficiency representations for its R410A CITY MULTI products and its R22 multi-split products. Alternate test procedures related to the Mitsubishi petitions were published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2007 and December 15, 2009. 72 FR 17528; 74 FR 66311. DOE believes that the same alternate test procedure specified in the Mitsubishi decision could be used to test the Sanyo products at issue here. DOE understands that existing testing facilities have a limited ability to test multiple indoor units simultaneously. It also understands that it is impractical to test some variable refrigerant flow zoned systems because of the number of possible combinations of indoor and outdoor units. DOE further notes that after the waiver granted for Mitsubishi’s R22 multi-split products, AHRI formed a committee to develop a testing protocol for variable refrigerant flow systems. The committee developed AHRI Standard 1230–2009: ‘‘Performance Rating of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split AirConditioning and Heat Pump Equipment.’’ AHRI adopted the standard in June 2009. AHRI 1230–2009 is substantially the same as DOE’s alternate test procedure with respect to the testing of these Sanyo products. It has recently been adopted as an addendum to ASHRAE 90.1, and DOE plans to consider this industry standard in a subsequent test procedure rulemaking. DOE issues today’s Decision and Order granting Sanyo a test procedure waiver for its commercial ECO-i air- E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 41848 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES source and water-source multi-split heat pumps. As a condition of this waiver, Sanyo must use the alternate test procedure described below. This alternate test procedure is the same in all relevant particulars as the one that DOE applied to the Mitsubishi waiver. Alternate Test Procedure The alternate test procedure permits Sanyo to designate a ‘‘tested combination’’ for each model of outdoor unit. The indoor units designated as part of the tested combination must meet specific requirements. For example, the tested combination must have from two to five (for systems with nominal cooling capacities greater than 150,000 Btu/h, the number of indoor units may be as high as eight to be able to test non-ducted indoor unit combinations) indoor units so that it can be tested in available test facilities. The tested combination must be tested according to the applicable DOE test procedure, as modified by the provisions of the alternate test procedure as set forth below. The alternate DOE test procedure also allows Sanyo to represent the products’ energy efficiency. These representations must fairly disclose the test results. The DOE test procedure, as modified by the alternate test procedure set forth in this Decision and Order, provides for efficiency rating of a non-tested combination in one of two ways: (1) At an energy efficiency level determined using a DOE-approved alternative rating method; or (2) at the efficiency level of the tested combination utilizing the same outdoor unit. As in the Mitsubishi waiver, DOE believes that allowing Sanyo to make energy efficiency representations for non-tested combinations by adopting the alternative test procedure is reasonable because the outdoor unit is the principal efficiency driver. The current DOE test procedure for commercial products tends to rate these products conservatively because it does not account for their multi-zoning feature. The multi-zoning feature of these products enables them to cool only those portions of the building that require cooling. Products with a multizoning feature are expected to use less energy than units controlled by a single thermostat, which cool the entire home or commercial building regardless of whether only portions need cooling. The multi-zoning feature would not be properly evaluated by the current test procedure, which requires full-load testing. Full-load testing requires the entire building to be cooled. Products using a multi-zoning feature and subjected to full-load testing would be VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 at a disadvantage because they are optimized for highest efficiency when operating with less than full loads. The alternate test procedure will provide a conservative basis for assessing the energy efficiency of such products. With regard to the laboratory testing of commercial products, some of the difficulties associated with the existing test procedure are avoided by the alternate test procedure’s requirements for choosing the indoor units to be used in the manufacturer-specified tested combination. For example, in addition to limiting the number of indoor units, another requirement is that all the indoor units must be subjected the same minimum external static pressure. This requirement enables the test lab to manifold the outlets from each indoor unit into a common plenum that supplies air to a single airflow measuring apparatus. This eliminates situations in which some of the indoor units are ducted and some are nonducted. Without this requirement, the laboratory must evaluate the capacity of a subgroup of indoor coils separately and then sum the separate capacities to obtain the overall system capacity. Measuring capacity in this way would require that the test laboratory be equipped with multiple airflow measuring apparatuses. It is unlikely that any test laboratory would be equipped with the necessary number of such apparatuses. Alternatively, the test laboratory could connect its one airflow measuring apparatus to one or more common indoor units until the contribution of each indoor unit had been measured. However, that approach would be so time-consuming as to be impractical. Furthermore, DOE stated in the March 24, 2006 notice publishing the Mitsubishi petition for waiver that if it decided to specify an alternate test procedure for Mitsubishi, it would consider applying the procedure to waivers for similar residential and commercial central air conditioners and heat pumps produced by other manufacturers. 71 FR 14861. As noted above, most of the comments received by DOE in response to the March 2006 notice supported the proposed alternate test procedure. 72 FR 17528, 17529 (April 9, 2007). Commenters responding to that prior notice generally agreed that an alternate test procedure is appropriate for an interim period while a final test procedure for these products is being developed. Id. For the reasons discussed above, DOE believes Sanyo’s ECO-i multi-split products cannot be tested using the procedures prescribed in 10 CFR 431.96 (ISO Standard 13256–1 (1998) and ARI PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Standard 340/360–2004) and incorporated by reference in DOE’s regulations at 10 CFR 431.95(b)(2)–(3). After careful consideration, DOE has decided to prescribe the alternate test procedure first developed for the Mitsubishi waiver for Sanyo’s commercial multi-split products. The alternate test procedure for the Sanyo products must include the modifications described above. Consultations With Other Agencies DOE consulted with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff concerning the Sanyo petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have any objections to issuing a waiver to Sanyo. Conclusion After careful consideration of all the materials submitted by Sanyo, the absence of any comments, and consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered that: (1) The petition for waiver filed by Sanyo (Case No. CAC–027) is hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs below. (2) Sanyo shall not be required to test or rate its ECO-i multi-split air conditioner and heat pump models listed below on the basis of the test procedures cited in 10 CFR 431.96, specifically, ISO Standard 13256–1 (1998) and ARI Standard 340/360–2004 (incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 431.95(b)(2–3)). Instead, it shall be required to test and rate such products according to the alternate test procedure as set forth in paragraph (3). ECO-i Series Outdoor Units ECOi Outdoor Unit Air Source Heat Pump Series (208/230 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHDX* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. • Models CHDXR* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. ECOi Outdoor Unit Air Source Heat Pump Series (460 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHDX* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. • Models CHDXR* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices 240, 264, 288. ECOi Outdoor Unit Air Source Heat Recovery Series (208/230 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHDZ* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. • Models CHDZR* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. ECOi Outdoor Unit Air Source Heat Recovery Series (460 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHDZ* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. • Models CHDZR* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 288,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 288. ECOi Outdoor Unit Water Source Heat Recovery Series (208/230 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHWDZ* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 96,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES ECOi Outdoor Unit Water Source Heat Recovery Series (460 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz) • Models CHWDZ* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to 96,000 Btu/h. • * * *: 072, 096. Compatible Indoor Units for Above Listed Outdoor Units • UMHX* *62 series low profile concealed ducted with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000 and 18,000 Btu/h. • UHX* *62 series low-medium static concealed ducted with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000, 24,000, 36,000, 48,000 and 54,000 Btu/h. • DHX* *52 series medium-high static concealed ducted with nominally rated capacities of 36,000 and 48,000 Btu/h. • XMHX* *52 series four way cassette with nominally rated capacities of 12,000 and 18,000 Btu/h. • XHX* *52 series four way cassette with nominally rated capacities of 24,000 and 36,000 Btu/h. • AHX* *52 series one way discharge ceiling cassette indoor units VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000 and 12,000 Btu/h. • FHX* *62 series floor mounted with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h. • FMHX* *62 series floor mounted concealed with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h. • KHX* *52 series wall mounted with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h. • KHX* *62 series wall mounted with nominally rated capacities of 18,000 and 19,000 Btu/h. • THX* *52 series ceiling suspended with nominally rated capacities of 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h. • VHX* *62 series vertical air handler with nominally rated capacities of 12,000, 18,000, 24,000, 30,000, 36,000, 42,000, 48,000 and 60,000 Btu/ h. (3) Alternate test procedure. (A) Sanyo is required to test the products listed in paragraph (2) above according to the test procedure for commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR 431.96 (ISO Standard 13256–1 (1998) and ARI Standard 340/360–2004 (incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 431.95(b)(2)–(3)), except that Sanyo shall test a tested combination selected in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (3)(B) below. For every other system combination using the same outdoor unit as the tested combination, Sanyo shall make representations concerning the ECO-i products covered in this waiver according to the provisions of subparagraph (C) below. (B) Tested combination. The term ‘‘tested combination’’ means a sample basic model comprised of units that are production units, or are representative of production units, of the basic model being tested. For the purposes of this waiver, the tested combination shall have the following features: (i) The basic model of a variable refrigerant flow system used as a tested combination shall consist of one outdoor unit, with one or more compressors, that is matched with between two and five indoor units. (For systems with nominal cooling capacities greater than 150,000 Btu/h, as many as eight indoor units may be used, so as to be able to test non-ducted indoor unit combinations). For multi-split systems, each of these indoor units shall be designed for individual operation. (ii) The indoor units shall: (a) Represent the highest sales model family, or another indoor model family PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41849 if the highest sales model family does not provide sufficient capacity (see (b) below); (b) Together, have a nominal cooling capacity that is between 95 percent and 105 percent of the nominal cooling capacity of the outdoor unit; (c) Not, individually, have a nominal cooling capacity greater than 50 percent of the nominal cooling capacity of the outdoor unit; (d) Operate at fan speeds that are consistent with the manufacturer’s specifications; and (e) Be subject to the same minimum external static pressure requirement while being configurable to produce the same static pressure at the exit of each outlet plenum when manifolded as per section 2.4.1 of 10 CFR Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M. (C) Representations. In making representations about the energy efficiency of its ECO-i multi-split products, for compliance, marketing, or other purposes, Sanyo must fairly disclose the results of testing under the DOE test procedure in a manner consistent with the provisions outlined below: (i) For ECO-i multi-split combinations tested in accordance with this alternate test procedure, Sanyo may make representations based on those test results. (ii) For ECO-i multi-split combinations that are not tested, Sanyo may make representations based on the testing results for the tested combination and that are consistent with either of the two following methods: (a) Representation of non-tested combinations according to an alternative rating method approved by DOE; or (b) Representation of non-tested combinations at the same energy efficiency level as the tested combination with the same outdoor unit. (4) This waiver shall remain in effect from the date this Decision and Order is issued, consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR 431.401(g). (5) This waiver is issued on the condition that the statements, representations, and documentary materials provided by the petitioner are valid. DOE may revoke or modify the waiver at any time if it determines that the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver is incorrect, or the results from the alternate test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic models’ true energy consumption characteristics. E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 41850 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 137 / Monday, July 19, 2010 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2010. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2010–17514 Filed 7–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13565–000–VT] Charlie Hotchkin and Claire Fay; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment July 13, 2010. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 F.R. 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a small hydro (5 megawatts or less) exemption from licensing for the Alder Brook MiniHydro Project, to be located on Alder Brook, near the town of Richford, Franklin County, Vermont, and has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). In the EA, Commission staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of the project and concludes that issuing an exemption for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc. gov or toll-free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. For further information, contact Michael Spencer at (202) 502–6093. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2010–17559 Filed 7–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Amended Notice of Intent to Modify the Scope of the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Conduct Additional Public Scoping AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. ACTION: Amended Notice of Intent. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces its intent to modify the scope of the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SPD Supplemental EIS, DOE/EIS–0283–S2) and to conduct additional public scoping. DOE issued its Notice of Intent 1 (NOI) to prepare the SPD Supplemental EIS on March 28, 2007 (72 FR 14543). DOE now intends to revise the scope of the SPD Supplemental EIS to refine the quantity and types of surplus weapons-usable plutonium material, evaluate additional alternatives, and no longer consider in detail one alternative identified in the NOI (ceramic can-in-canister immobilization). Also, DOE had identified a glass can-in-canister immobilization approach as its preferred alternative in the NOI; DOE will continue to evaluate that alternative but currently does not have a preferred alternative. DOE now proposes to analyze a new alternative to install the capability in K– Area at the Savannah River Site (SRS) to, among other things, disassemble nuclear weapons pits (a weapons component) and convert the plutonium metal to an oxide form for fabrication into mixed uranium-plutonium oxide (MOX) reactor fuel in the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MFFF); under this alternative, DOE would not build the Pit Disassembly and Conversion Facility (PDCF), which DOE previously decided to construct. This K–Area project also would provide capabilities needed to prepare plutonium for other disposition alternatives evaluated in the SPD Supplemental EIS and to support the ongoing plutonium storage mission in K–Area. DOE also proposes to evaluate a new alternative to dispose of some surplus non-pit plutonium as transuranic waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, provided the plutonium would meet the criteria for such disposal. In addition, DOE will analyze the potential 1 The NOI identified the title of the document as the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Surplus Plutonium Disposition at the Savannah River Site. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Jul 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 environmental impacts of using MOX fuel in up to five reactors owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at the Sequoyah (near Soddy-Daisy, TN) and Browns Ferry (near Decatur and Athens, AL) nuclear stations. TVA will be a cooperating agency with DOE for preparation and review of the sections of the SPD Supplemental EIS that address operation of TVA reactors. DATES: DOE invites Federal agencies, state and local governments, Native American tribes, industry, other organizations, and members of the public to submit comments to assist in identifying environmental issues and in determining the scope of the SPD Supplemental EIS. The public scoping period will end on September 17, 2010. DOE will consider all comments received or postmarked by September 17, 2010. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Also, DOE asks that Federal, state, and local agencies that desire to be designated cooperating agencies on the SPD Supplemental EIS contact the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Document Manager at the addresses listed under ADDRESSES by the end of the scoping period. DOE will hold five public scoping meetings: • August 3, 2010 (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at Calhoun Community College, Decatur Campus, Aerospace Building, 6250 Highway 31 North, Tanner, AL 35671 • August 5, 2010 (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 • August 17, 2010 (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841 • August 24, 2010 (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at Best Western Stevens Inn, 1829 S. 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[FR Doc No: 2010-17514]
Equipment: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Sanyo North America
Corporation From the Department of Energy Commercial Package Air
Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures
Decision and Order in Case No. CAC-027, which grants Sanyo North
America Corporation (Sanyo) a waiver from the existing DOE test
procedures applicable to commercial package air-source and water-source
Sanyo variable capacity ECO-i (commercial) multi-split heat pumps. As a
condition of this waiver, Sanyo must use the alternate test procedure
set forth in this notice to test and rate its ECO-i multi-split
DATES: This Decision and Order is effective July 19, 2010.
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0103. Telephone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail: Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov.
Decision and Order, DOE grants Sanyo a waiver from the existing DOE
commercial package air conditioner and heat pump test procedures for
its ECO-i multi-split products. The waiver requires Sanyo use the
alternate test procedure provided in this notice to test and rate the
specified models from its ECO-i multi-split product line (as identified
below). The cooling capacities of Sanyo's commercial heat pump products
at issue in the waiver petition filed by Sanyo range from 72,000 Btu/h
to 288,000 Btu/h. All of the air-source Sanyo products are covered by
this waiver. The Sanyo water-source products with capacities greater
than or equal to 135,000 Btu/h are not covered by this waiver because
the DOE test procedure only covers water-source heat pumps with
capacities less than 135,000 Btu/h.
Today's decision prohibits Sanyo from making any representations
6314(d)) Distributors, retailers, and private labelers are held to the
efficiency of these products. Id.
Decision and Order; In the Matter of: Sanyo North America Corp. (Sanyo)
(Case No. CAC-027)
Part A of Title III which establishes the ``Energy Conservation Program
for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309)
Part A-1 of Title III provides for a similar energy efficiency program
titled ``Certain Industrial Equipment,'' which includes large and small
commercial air conditioning equipment, package boilers, storage water
heaters, and other types of commercial equipment. (42 U.S.C. 6311-6317)
Today's notice involves commercial equipment under Part A-1. The
statute specifically includes definitions (42 U.S.C. 6311), test
procedures (42 U.S.C. 6314), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315), and
energy conservation standards (42 U.S.C. 6313). It also provides the
Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) with the authority to require
information and reports from manufacturers. (42 U.S.C. 6316) The
statute authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to prescribe
test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce test results
that reflect energy efficiency, energy use, and estimated annual
U.S.C. 6314(a)(2))
Engineers [ASHRAE], as referenced in ASHRAE/IES [Illuminating
Engineering Society] Standard 90.1 and in effect on June 30, 1992.''
(42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(A)) Under 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(B), the Secretary
must amend the test procedure for a covered commercial product if the
applicable industry test procedure is amended, unless the Secretary
determines, by rule and based on clear and convincing evidence, that
such a modified test procedure does not meet the statutory criteria set
forth in 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2) and (3).
135,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h). Id. at 71371. Pursuant
to this rulemaking, DOE's regulations at 10 CFR 431.95(b)(3)
incorporate by reference ISO Standard 13256-1-1998. In addition, Table
1 of 10 CFR 431.96 directs manufacturers of commercial package water-
source air conditioning and heating equipment to use the appropriate
procedure when measuring the energy efficiency of those products. For
air-source heat pumps with capacities greater than 65,000 Btu/h, DOE
adopted ARI Standard 340/360-2004.
In addition, DOE's regulations allow a person to seek a waiver for
a particular basic model from the test procedure requirements for
covered commercial equipment if: (1) That basic model contains one or
more design characteristics which prevent testing according to the
energy consumption characteristics as to provide materially inaccurate
comparative data. 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1). A waiver petition must include
any alternate test procedures known to the petitioner to evaluate
characteristics of the basic model in a manner representative of its
energy consumption. 10 CFR 431.401(b)(1)(iii). The Assistant Secretary
for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary) may
grant a waiver subject to conditions, including adherence to alternate
test procedures. 10 CFR 431.401(f)(4). Waivers remain in effect
pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 431.401(g).
hardship if the application for interim waiver is denied, if it appears
likely that the petition for waiver will be granted, and/or if the
petition for waiver, whichever occurs first. The interim waiver may be
extended by DOE for an additional 180 days. 10 CFR 431.401(e)(4).
application for interim waiver. The cooling capacities of Sanyo's
petition range from 72,000 Btu/h to 288,000 Btu/h. The Sanyo products
with capacities >= 135,000 Btu/h are not covered by this waiver because
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no DOE test procedure for water-source heat pumps with capacities >=
135,000 Btu/hr. The cooling capacities of Sanyo's commercial ECO-i air-
waiver); 74 FR 16373 (April 10, 2009) (Daikin waiver).
On March 18, 2010, DOE published Sanyo's petition for waiver in the
Federal Register, seeking public comment pursuant to 10 CFR
431.401(b)(1)(iv), and granted the application for interim waiver. 75
FR 13114. DOE received no comments on the Sanyo petition.
Mitsubishi for products very similar to Sanyo's multi-split products.
71 FR 14858 (March 24, 2006). In the March 24, 2006, Federal Register
notice, DOE also published and requested comment on an alternate test
procedure for the MEUS products at issue. DOE stated that if it
specified an alternate test procedure for MEUS in the subsequent
Decision and Order, DOE would consider applying the same procedure to
similar waivers for residential and commercial central air conditioners
and heat pumps, including such products for which waivers had
previously been granted. Id. at 14861. Comments were published along
with the Mitsubishi Decision and Order in the Federal Register on April
9, 2007. 72 FR 17528. Most of the comments were favorable. One
commenter indicated that a waiver was unnecessary. However, the
commenter did not present a satisfactory method of testing the
products. Id. at 72 FR 17529. Generally, commenters agreed that an
alternate test procedure is necessary while a final test procedure for
these types of products is being developed. Id. The Mitsubishi Decision
and Order included the alternate test procedure adopted by DOE. Id. at
72 FR 17530.
Sanyo seeks a waiver from the DOE test procedures for this product
class on the grounds that its ECO-i multi-split heat pumps contain
design characteristics that prevent them from being tested using the
current DOE test procedures. As stated above, Sanyo asserts that the
the waivers that DOE granted to Mitsubishi, Fujitsu General Ltd.
(Fujitsu), Samsung Air Conditioning (Samsung), Daikin, and LG for
similar lines of commercial multi-split air-conditioning systems: (1)
and (2) there are too many possible combinations of indoor and outdoor
unit to test.
The Sanyo ECO-i systems have operational characteristics similar to
the commercial multi-split products manufactured by Mitsubishi,
Samsung, Fujitsu, LG, and Daikin. As indicated above, DOE has granted
waivers for these products. The ECO-i system includes 90 unique outdoor
models and 54 unique indoor models, and can connect up to 40 indoor
units to a single outdoor unit. There are over one million combinations
possible with the Sanyo ECO-i system. Consequently, Sanyo requested
that DOE grant a waiver from the applicable test procedures for its
ECO-i product designs until a suitable test method can be prescribed.
DOE believes that the Sanyo ECO-i equipment and equipment for which
waivers have previously been granted are alike with respect to the
factors that make them eligible for test procedure waivers. Therefore,
DOE has decided to grant Sanyo a waiver for its ECO-i multi-split
products, similar to the multi-split product waivers already issued to
the other manufacturers mentioned above.
Previously, in addressing Mitsubishi's R410A CITY MULTI VRFZ
products, which are similar to the Sanyo products at issue here, DOE
valid representations, the Department [DOE] is considering setting
an alternate test procedure for MEUS [Mitsubishi] in the subsequent
Decision and Order. Furthermore, if DOE specifies an alternate test
procedure for MEUS, DOE is considering applying the alternate test
procedure to similar waivers for residential and commercial central
air conditioners and heat pumps. Such cases include Samsung's
petition for its DVM products (70 FR 9629, February 28, 2005),
Fujitsu's petition for its Airstage variable refrigerant flow (VRF)
products (70 FR 5980, February 4, 2005), and MEUS's petition for its
R22 CITY MULTI VRFZ products. (69 FR 52660, August 27, 2004).
Sanyo did not include an alternate test procedure in its petition
for waiver. However, in response to two recent petitions for waiver
from Mitsubishi, DOE specified an alternate test procedure that
Mitsubishi could use to test and make valid energy efficiency
representations for its R410A CITY MULTI products and its R22 multi-
split products. Alternate test procedures related to the Mitsubishi
petitions were published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2007 and
December 15, 2009. 72 FR 17528; 74 FR 66311. DOE believes that the same
alternate test procedure specified in the Mitsubishi decision could be
used to test the Sanyo products at issue here.
ability to test multiple indoor units simultaneously. It also
understands that it is impractical to test some variable refrigerant
flow zoned systems because of the number of possible combinations of
indoor and outdoor units. DOE further notes that after the waiver
granted for Mitsubishi's R22 multi-split products, AHRI formed a
committee to develop a testing protocol for variable refrigerant flow
systems. The committee developed AHRI Standard 1230-2009: ``Performance
Rating of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Air-Conditioning
and Heat Pump Equipment.'' AHRI adopted the standard in June 2009. AHRI
1230-2009 is substantially the same as DOE's alternate test procedure
with respect to the testing of these Sanyo products. It has recently
been adopted as an addendum to ASHRAE 90.1, and DOE plans to consider
this industry standard in a subsequent test procedure rulemaking.
DOE issues today's Decision and Order granting Sanyo a test
procedure waiver for its commercial ECO-i air-
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source and water-source multi-split heat pumps. As a condition of this
waiver, Sanyo must use the alternate test procedure described below.
This alternate test procedure is the same in all relevant particulars
as the one that DOE applied to the Mitsubishi waiver.
The alternate test procedure permits Sanyo to designate a ``tested
combination'' for each model of outdoor unit. The indoor units
requirements. For example, the tested combination must have from two to
five (for systems with nominal cooling capacities greater than 150,000
Btu/h, the number of indoor units may be as high as eight to be able to
test non-ducted indoor unit combinations) indoor units so that it can
be tested in available test facilities. The tested combination must be
tested according to the applicable DOE test procedure, as modified by
the provisions of the alternate test procedure as set forth below.
The alternate DOE test procedure also allows Sanyo to represent the
products' energy efficiency. These representations must fairly disclose
the test results. The DOE test procedure, as modified by the alternate
test procedure set forth in this Decision and Order, provides for
efficiency rating of a non-tested combination in one of two ways: (1)
At an energy efficiency level determined using a DOE-approved
As in the Mitsubishi waiver, DOE believes that allowing Sanyo to
make energy efficiency representations for non-tested combinations by
feature. The multi-zoning feature of these products enables them to
cool only those portions of the building that require cooling. Products
with a multi-zoning feature are expected to use less energy than units
test procedure, which requires full-load testing. Full-load testing
zoning feature and subjected to full-load testing would be at a
provide a conservative basis for assessing the energy efficiency of
of the difficulties associated with the existing test procedure are
avoided by the alternate test procedure's requirements for choosing the
indoor units to be used in the manufacturer-specified tested
combination. For example, in addition to limiting the number of indoor
units, another requirement is that all the indoor units must be
subjected the same minimum external static pressure. This requirement
enables the test lab to manifold the outlets from each indoor unit into
a common plenum that supplies air to a single airflow measuring
apparatus. This eliminates situations in which some of the indoor units
are ducted and some are non-ducted. Without this requirement, the
laboratory must evaluate the capacity of a subgroup of indoor coils
separately and then sum the separate capacities to obtain the overall
system capacity. Measuring capacity in this way would require that the
test laboratory be equipped with multiple airflow measuring
apparatuses. It is unlikely that any test laboratory would be equipped
with the necessary number of such apparatuses. Alternatively, the test
laboratory could connect its one airflow measuring apparatus to one or
more common indoor units until the contribution of each indoor unit had
been measured. However, that approach would be so time-consuming as to
Furthermore, DOE stated in the March 24, 2006 notice publishing the
Mitsubishi petition for waiver that if it decided to specify an
alternate test procedure for Mitsubishi, it would consider applying the
procedure to waivers for similar residential and commercial central air
conditioners and heat pumps produced by other manufacturers. 71 FR
14861. As noted above, most of the comments received by DOE in response
to the March 2006 notice supported the proposed alternate test
procedure. 72 FR 17528, 17529 (April 9, 2007). Commenters responding to
that prior notice generally agreed that an alternate test procedure is
appropriate for an interim period while a final test procedure for
these products is being developed. Id.
For the reasons discussed above, DOE believes Sanyo's ECO-i multi-
split products cannot be tested using the procedures prescribed in 10
CFR 431.96 (ISO Standard 13256-1 (1998) and ARI Standard 340/360-2004)
and incorporated by reference in DOE's regulations at 10 CFR
431.95(b)(2)-(3). After careful consideration, DOE has decided to
prescribe the alternate test procedure first developed for the
Mitsubishi waiver for Sanyo's commercial multi-split products. The
alternate test procedure for the Sanyo products must include the
modifications described above.
concerning the Sanyo petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have
any objections to issuing a waiver to Sanyo.
Sanyo, the absence of any comments, and consultation with the FTC
(1) The petition for waiver filed by Sanyo (Case No. CAC-027) is
(2) Sanyo shall not be required to test or rate its ECO-i multi-
split air conditioner and heat pump models listed below on the basis of
the test procedures cited in 10 CFR 431.96, specifically, ISO Standard
13256-1 (1998) and ARI Standard 340/360-2004 (incorporated by reference
in 10 CFR 431.95(b)(2-3)). Instead, it shall be required to test and
rate such products according to the alternate test procedure as set
Models CHDX* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDXR* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDX* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDXR* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
* * *: 072, 096, 144, 168, 192, 216,
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240, 264, 288.
Models CHDZ* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDZR* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDZ* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHDZR* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHWDZ* * *63 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
Models CHWDZ* * *74 with capacities ranging from 72,000 to
UMHX* *62 series low profile concealed ducted with
nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000 and 18,000
UHX* *62 series low-medium static concealed ducted with
DHX* *52 series medium-high static concealed ducted with
XMHX* *52 series four way cassette with nominally rated
XHX* *52 series four way cassette with nominally rated
AHX* *52 series one way discharge ceiling cassette indoor
units with nominally rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000 and 12,000 Btu/h.
FHX* *62 series floor mounted with nominally rated
FMHX* *62 series floor mounted concealed with nominally
rated capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000 and 24,000
KHX* *52 series wall mounted with nominally rated
KHX* *62 series wall mounted with nominally rated
capacities of 18,000 and 19,000 Btu/h.
THX* *52 series ceiling suspended with nominally rated
VHX* *62 series vertical air handler with nominally rated
(A) Sanyo is required to test the products listed in paragraph (2)
above according to the test procedure for commercial package air
conditioners and heat pumps prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR 431.96 (ISO
Standard 13256-1 (1998) and ARI Standard 340/360-2004 (incorporated by
reference in 10 CFR 431.95(b)(2)-(3)), except that Sanyo shall test a
tested combination selected in accordance with the provisions of
subparagraph (3)(B) below. For every other system combination using the
same outdoor unit as the tested combination, Sanyo shall make
representations concerning the ECO-i products covered in this waiver
according to the provisions of subparagraph (C) below.
(B) Tested combination. The term ``tested combination'' means a
sample basic model comprised of units that are production units, or are
sufficient capacity (see (b) below);
efficiency of its ECO-i multi-split products, for compliance,
marketing, or other purposes, Sanyo must fairly disclose the results of
testing under the DOE test procedure in a manner consistent with the
(i) For ECO-i multi-split combinations tested in accordance with
this alternate test procedure, Sanyo may make representations based on
those test results.
(ii) For ECO-i multi-split combinations that are not tested, Sanyo
may make representations based on the testing results for the tested
combination and that are consistent with either of the two following
alternative rating method approved by DOE; or
(4) This waiver shall remain in effect from the date this Decision
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This is a very nice rug with dark rich colors. It is well made and fairly dense so it should wear well and last for many years. My only reason for not keeping it is because the colors did not match my color scheme.
Pamela M. Mar 3, 2018
This carpet is as far from looking like the photos or description as anything we've had to return. Hardly fair that we have to pay $** to ship this back. NOT OUR FAULT! Photos show a low-contrast rug with small rectangular sections. The rug is VERY high-contrast with large rectangular pattern, navy blue that approaches black, cream that approaches white. Not really multi-colored as it appeared, but primarily burgundy and green. NOT HAPPY!
Sandra T. Nov 20, 2015
Was a beautiful looking and feeling rug but it arrived stained with bugs on it which I imagine is not the norm but all in all the colors are way off. It's kind of like false advertising. No blue in it at all!!!! More like black!
Mary W. Aug 17, 2015
This rug looks good, is well made and reasonably priced. I would definitely buy it again.
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#ImitationofChrist – Simply Catholic
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“My child, I am the Lord Who gives strength in the day of trouble. Come to Me when all is not well with you. Your tardiness in turning to prayer is the greatest obstacle to heavenly consolation, for before you pray earnestly to Me you first seek many comforts and take pleasure in outward things. Thus, all things are of little profit to you until you realize that I am the one Who saves those who trust in Me, and that outside of Me there is no worth-while help, or any useful counsel or lasting remedy.” (Thomas à Kempis)
The challenge is not found during the experience of faith–where you are side by side with people who choose to follow Christ with You. The challenge is not when you are at your best or when all your prayers have been answered. It is not when you are in deep realization of the power of God in your life nor when you recognize that living a holy life is the fastest way to Heaven. No, the challenge is the resistance within us. The resistance when we wake up in the morning, when we eat our lunch, when we go back to sleep at night. The resistance is within us; living through our words, thoughts, and actions.
Let faith arise, in spite of what I see Lord, I believe. But help my unbelief, I choose to trust You.
We are called militants for we are still fighting and our battle is not over. It’s easy to lose sight of this battle. If you don’t think that you’re in a battle, there is a slight possibility that resistance has already won over you. Can we profess ourselves as Holy Warriors of God and yet find ourselves lost in this journey called life? How can we live this life and also strive to be Holy Warriors? Help me to trust You more.
Listen with the ear of the heart.
We have so many voices in our lives that provide directions and instructions. The voices may confuse, motivate, inspire, or discourage us. The voices may come in the beauty that lies within our surroundings or come as loud and as terrifying like thunder and rain. It may come as a whispering smile, or a heaving sigh. It may come like a shock to your already beautiful life. It may come and disturb your perfectly planned goals and desires. Despite the voices that may come, we have to listen and respond to our deep longing to be united with God. Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.
Jesus has now many lovers of the heavenly kingdom but few bearers of His cross.
Living our convictions and professing our faith is not easy. It’s not. No saint had ever said it was an easy journey. No saint had ever proclaimed that suffering is not part of the journey. But God is faithful, we have to believe and pursue God’s dream for us. God is done writing our stories! We need now to open the book and read it. We need to let the inklings of faith and the hunches of desire make us better versions of ourselves. We need to see God as He is, hear Him as He declares, feel and experience Him as He profess. We need to feel God’s glory through the little miracles He put in our lives. Our lives are full of little miracles. When we fall in love with Jesus, we are motivated to suffer and always encounter Him, to meet Him over and over!
Love takes to itself the life of the loved one. The greater the love, the greater the suffering of the soul. The fuller the love, the fuller the knowledge of God. The more ardent the love, the more fervent the prayer. The more perfect the love, the holier the life. (Staretz Silouan)
I pray that this fervour, this zeal, this desire will not depart from us. However, if it does leave us, help us to always turn back and find You. I urge you brothers and sisters to fight the good fight of faith. Stand up for what you believe. We are the generation–the new generation that will bring troubled souls back to Him.
Pray for world. Pray for peace.
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As a founding Board member of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council and holding a M.Sc. from the University of Guelph, Dan Kraus works as a conservation scientist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Ontario. He lives in the headwaters of Bronte Creek in the Lake Ontario watershed where he enjoys chopping wood and raising happy chickens along with contributing to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s blog www.landlines.ca
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Putting a price tag on nature is challenging. Some people don't believe it can be done. Some people hate the idea of it. Most will have no idea what it means. But there are new and emerging approaches to help us put a price on the services that forests, wetlands and grasslands provide to Canadians.
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Endangerment comes down to risk - the risk of losing a species, habitat or ecosystem for future generations. When we look at the risk factors for endangerment the winners (actually, the losers) are temperate grasslands, including the good, old Great Plains of Oh Canada.
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Canada's Role As Steward Of The World's Forests Matters
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40 Canadian Species Are At Risk Of Global Extinction
The number of Canadian species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has more than doubled since 2010. While some of these species such as the polar bear, sea otter or whooping crane are in the public eye, the fate and future of many is guarded by a just handful of committed Canadians.
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There's nothing like the potential loss of Earth's rich biodiversity and planetary life support systems to make one feel, well, a little overwhelmed. Our individual actions can seem like small roles on a very big stage. But it's important to remember that our current crisis of biodiversity loss didn't result from one catastrophic event.
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If you used water today to brush your teeth, cook or quench your thirst, you should probably thank a wetland! World Wetlands Day, celebrated every February 2nd, is an opportunity to learn about the value and importance of wetlands to Canadians. If you're wondering why you should care, consider what wetlands do for us.
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Under no net loss, the loss of one acre of habitat displaced by development is replaced with one acre of the same habitat. In theory, we should end up with the same features and functions as we had before, and have no loss. Unfortunately, no net loss rarely works this way.
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