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
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5,220
507,225
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507,225
5,801,422
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The Federal Trade Commission (ÂFTCÂ) is proposing lamp labeling amendments to the Appliance Labeling Rule in response to Congressional direction in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (ÂEISAÂ). 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 ÂLighting 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