# Energy Conservation Program: Clarification for Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2015-06-05 · Effective 2015-07-06 · 80 FR 31971
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-13783
- **Category:** energy-efficiency
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 31971
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 430
- **Publication date:** 2015-06-05
- **Effective date:** 2015-07-06
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0016
## Abstract

On December 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to clarify the test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts. That proposed rulemaking serves as the basis for the final rule. DOE is issuing a final rule to reorganize, reformat, correct, and clarify the scope of the energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts. In addition, DOE is removing the outdated test procedure at Appendix Q and redesignating the current test procedure at Appendix Q1 as Appendix Q. DOE is also clarifying the test procedure setup at redesignated Appendix Q. Finally, DOE is revising the laboratory accreditation language and is providing clarification on the process for evaluating compliance with standards.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/05/2015-13783/energy-conservation-program-clarification-for-energy-conservation-standards-and-test-procedures-for)
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