In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to
publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a
summary of all comments related to the information collection
contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency
should clearly indicate any changes made to the information
collection as a result of these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2011
5,220
0
5,220
507,225
0
507,225
5,801,422
0
5,801,422
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
is proposing lamp labeling amendments to the Appliance Labeling
Rule in response to Congressional direction in the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Among other things,
EISA directs the Department of Energy to issue stringent energy
efficiency standards for lighting products. These standards will
eliminate low efficiency incandescent light bulbs from store
shelves. The remaining high efficiency light bulbs will include
products widely available now, such as compact fluorescent lamps,
as well as products that are likely to become increasingly
available in the future such as improved incandescent bulbs and
very high efficiency solid-state lighting, e.g., light-emitting
diode (LED) products. Given these changes, Congress directed the
FTC to consider the effectiveness of its current light bulb
disclosure requirements and possible alternative labeling
disclosures that could help consumers understand new
high-efficiency bulbs and help them choose bulbs that meet their
needs. In particular, the law directs the Commission to consider
labeling disclosures that address consumer needs for information
about lighting level, light quality, lamp life, and total lifecycle
cost. The FTC has considered the effectiveness of current
requirements and alternative approaches for labeling lamps,
commonly referred to as light bulbs. The FTC now proposes
amendments to the Rule that would require light bulb packages to
display brightness and energy cost information on the front panel
and a detailed Lighting Facts label on the side or rear. The
proposed amendments also would require certain disclosures on the
bulbs. These new labeling requirements should help consumers choose
energy efficient bulbs that meet their lighting needs.
US Code:
42
USC 6294 Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of
1975
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d) Name of Law: Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d) Name of Law:
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and
Conservation Act
The proposed additional
disclosures and related testing requirements will result in an
estimated additional 2,384 hours, cumulative of all affected
manufacturers, with no anticipated additional capital or other
non-labor costs.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Lamp Labeling Effectiveness '09 SS FIN_mtd.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule