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Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document (1 page, English)
The United States issued an addendum on 16 February 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/517. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 10 February 2010. The comment period closed on 4 December 2023.
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Metal halide lamp fixtures (ICS: 13.020, 29.140)
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Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (''EPCA''), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures (''MHLFs''). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (''DOE'') to periodically review its existing standards to determine whether more-stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant energy savings. In this final determination, DOE has determined that more-stringent energy conservation standards for MHLFs would not be cost effective and, therefore, DOE does not need to amend its energy conservation standards for MHLFs. The effective date of this final determination is 16 March 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 6737, 13 February 2026; Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 431: This final determination is identified by Docket Number EERE-2022-BT-STD-0023. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. Other actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/517 are identified by Docket Numbers EERE-2009-BT-STD-0018, EERE-2017-BT-STD-0016 and EERE-2022-BT-STD-0023 and provide access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received.
Energy conservation standards cover metal halide lamp fixtures, however, the ballast is the energy-using device regulated in the fixture. The fixture manufacturers must comply with energy conservation standards when shipping fixtures or separately shipping ballast enclosures containing ballasts. Therefore, the information here focuses on metal halide lamp fixtures and the metal halide ballasts used within those fixtures.; In the 30 December 2009, issue of the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Energy initiated the rulemaking and data collection process to establish amended energy conservation standards for certain metal halide lamp fixtures. This document announces that the period for submitting comments on the Framework Document is extended to 5 February 2010.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.10
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (''EPCA''), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures (''MHLFs''). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (''DOE'') to periodically review its existing standards to determine whether more-stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant energy savings. In this final determination, DOE has determined that more-stringent energy conservation standards for MHLFs would not be cost effective and, therefore, DOE does not need to amend its energy conservation standards for MHLFs. The effective date of this final determination is 16 March 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 6737, 13 February 2026; Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 431: This final determination is identified by Docket Number EERE-2022-BT-STD-0023. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. Other actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/517 are identified by Docket Numbers EERE-2009-BT-STD-0018, EERE-2017-BT-STD-0016 and EERE-2022-BT-STD-0023 and provide access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.9
Comment deadline: Closed on 4 December 2023
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ('EPCA'), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures ('MHLF'). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy ('DOE') to periodically determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this notification of proposed determination ('NOPD'), DOE has initially determined that amended energy conservation standards for MHLFs would not be cost effective. DOE requests comment on this proposed determination and the associated analyses and results. Meeting: DOE will hold a public webinar upon request. Please request a public webinar no later than 17 October 2023. See section VI, 'Public Participation,' for webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants. Comments: Written comments and information are requested and will be accepted on or before 4 December 2023. This notification of proposed determination; request for comment and the request for information notified as G/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.8 are identified by Docket Number EERE-2022-BT-STD-0023. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.8
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy ACTION: Request for information SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy ('DOE') is initiating an effort to determine whether to amend the current energy conservation standards for metal halide lamp fixtures ('MHLF'). On 25 October 2021, DOE published a final determination concluding that energy conservation standards for MHLFs do not need to be amended because they are not economically justified. No later than 3 years after such a determination, under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, DOE must periodically review these standards and publish either a notice of proposed rulemaking ('NOPR') to propose new standards for MHLFs or a notification of determination that the existing standards do not need to be amended. This request for information ('RFI') solicits information from the public to help DOE determine whether amended standards for MHLFs would result in significant energy savings and whether such standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified. As part of this RFI, DOE seeks comment on technological and market changes since the most recent standards update to consider in its evaluation of more stringent standards. DOE also welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document (including those topics not specifically…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.7
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy ACTION: Final determination SUMMARY: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ('EPCA'), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures ('MHLFs'). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy ('DOE') to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this final determination, DOE has determined that the energy conservation standards for MHLFs do not need to be amended because they are not economically justified. The effective date of this final determination is 24 November 2021. This final determination and the notice of proposed determination and request for comment notified as G/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.6 are identified by Docket Number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0016. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. The Docket Folder for previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/517 is identified by Docket Number EERE-2009-BT-STD-0018. It is accessible from Regulations.gov at and provides…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.6
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (DOE) ACTION: Notice of proposed determination and request for comment by 19 October 2020 SUMMARY: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ('EPCA'), directs DOE to determine whether standards for metal halide lamp fixtures ('MHLFs') should be amended. In this notice of proposed determination ('NOPD'), DOE has initially determined that the energy conservation standards for metal halide lamp fixtures do not need to be amended and also asks for comment on this proposed determination and associated analyses and results. DATES: Meeting: DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday 27 August 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See section VII, 'Public Participation,' for webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants. If no participants register for the webinar than it will be cancelled. DOE will hold a public meeting on this proposed determination if one is requested by 19 August 2020. Comments: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPD no later than 19 October 2020. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures; Request for Information published 1 July 2019: This notice of proposed determination and request for comment as well as the 1 July 2019 request for information referenced above are identified by Docket Number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0016. The…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.5
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures (MHLFs). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deter
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.4
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and public meeting SUMMARY: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including metal halide lamp fixtures. EPCA also requires the U.S
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.3
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Compliance Date Regarding the Test Procedures for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers and the Certification for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts and Fixtures; AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (OEERE), Department of Energy (DOE); ACTION: Final Rule; SUMMARY: This document clarifies the compliance date by which manufacturers must begin to use portions of a recently promulgated test procedure (i.e., the 15 April 2011 final rule) when certifying walk-in
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.2
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Compliance Date Regarding the Test Procedures for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers and the Certification for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts and Fixtures; AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (OEERE), Department of Energy (DOE); ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR); SUMMARY: This document clarifies the compliance date by which manufacturers must begin to use portions of a recently promulgated test procedure (i.e., the 15 April 2011 final rul
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/517/Add.1
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection, et al. Final Rule and Notice; AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.; ACTION: Final Rule; SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is establishing metal halide lamp ballast test procedures in today's final rule by which manufacturers will demonstrate compliance
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/517
Comment deadline: Closed on 5 February 2010
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document (1 page, English)
Energy conservation standards cover metal halide lamp fixtures, however, the ballast is the energy-using device regulated in the fixture. The fixture manufacturers must comply with energy conservation standards when shipping fixtures or separately shipping ballast enclosures containing ballasts. Therefore, the information here focuses on metal halide lamp fixtures and the metal halide ballasts used within those fixtures.; In the 30 December 2009, issue of the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Energy initiated the rulemaking and data collection process to establish amended energy conservation standards for certain metal halide lamp fixtures. This document announces that the period for submitting comments on the Framework Document is extended to 5 February 2010.
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