The Commission issues final amendments
to improve access to energy labels online and improve labels for
refrigerators, ceiling fans, central air conditioners, and water
heaters. In contrast to the associated Nov. 2, 2015 NPRM (ICR
Reference No: 201511-3084-001), this final rulemaking removes
consideration of portable air conditioners ("PACs"), which, given
public comments on the 2015 NPRM proposed labeling changes for
PACs, the Commission will instead address PACs anew in a separate
new NPRM and associated ICR under this OMB control number. The
Supporting Statement for that separate ICR will also discuss the
prior comments regarding PACs and the FTC's associated burden
estimates.
US Code:
42 USC 6291 et seq. 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 amendments would require
manufacturers to furnish links to images of their EnergyGuide
labels. Given approximately 15,000 total models at an estimated 1
minute per model, this requirement will entail a burden of 250
hours. Estimated labor costs, as detailed in the Supplemental
Supporting Statement incorporated in this ICR, cumulative of all
affected entities, is $11,843. Commission staff does not estimate
that there will be 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.
Energy Labeling Rev'd Suppl. SS for Final Rule Amendments.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule