The FTC should
consider comments received regarding the information collection
instrument(s) and provide a response and any necessary adjustments
in its next submission to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2014
33,124,270
0
33,124,270
569,242
0
569,242
7,981,422
0
7,981,422
The Federal Trade Commission is
seeking comment on proposed labeling requirements for residential
furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps to help
consumers and industry members install products that comply with
Department of Energy efficiency standards for the regions where it
will be installed. The proposed Rule would require manufacturers to
post images of their EnergyGuide labels on their websites. The
proposed rule also would require heating and cooling equipment
manufacturers to change the EnergyGuide labels to the new
design.
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 FTC proposes to amend the
EnergyGuide label content for heating and cooling equipment, and to
expand the label's availability by requiring it on manufacturer
websites, on product packaging, and at the point-of-sale. These
changes should help industry members comply with the regional
standards and aid consumers in their purchasing decisions for these
products. The labels' proposed new content would disclose
efficiency ratings in a simple format and provides regional
information to help installers comply with the law. The proposed
additional labeling disclosures will result in an estimated
additional 13,667 burden hours, annualized, and cumulative of all
affected manufacturers.
$0
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Hampton Newsome 202 326-2889
hnewsome@ftc.gov
No
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.
Furnaces-RegionalStandards NPRM PRA SS fin_mtd.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule