The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") is issuing several amendments to improve the Rule through harmonization of Department of Energy and FTC reporting and testing rules, enhance retailer website and paper catalog disclosures, update product definitions for refrigerators and freezers, clarify the Rule's enforcement and penalty provisions, change the Rule's title (to more accurately reflect the Rule's scope), and correct a few technical errors.
US Code:
42 USC 6294
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The final amendments will result in an estimated additional 1,250 burden hours, annualized, and 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.
EnergyLabeling-Streamline Suppl. Supptg Stmt for final rule.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule