RULES & FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Subchapter III, Part A   42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.

Appliance Labeling Rule 16 CFR Part 305
Rules for labeling appliances, lighting, and plumbing products (see Appendices for Range Tables)

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Recent Federal Register Notices (Final Rules Only)

Federal Register Notice - 10/23/2008 [PDF]
Technical corrections to the Appliance Labeling Rule, amending sections published on 12/28/2006 and scheduled to become effective on 1/1/2009.

Federal Register Notice - 08/29/2007 [PDF]
Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58) requires the Commission to conduct a rulemaking to examine the effectiveness of current energy efficiency labeling requirements for consumer products covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The Commission has completed the required rulemaking and is publishing final amendments to the Appliance Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 305).

Federal Register Notice - 12/28/2006 [PDF]
The FTC amends the Appliance Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) by publishing final rules for the energy labeling of ceiling fans.

Federal Register Notice - 08/09/2006 [PDF]
The FTC amends the Appliance Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) by publishing new ranges of comparability for room air conditioners. The Commission also announces that the current ranges of comparability required by the Rule for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, dishwashers, and pool heaters will remain in effect until further notice.

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