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Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Dehumidifiers: The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedure for dehumidifiers. The proposed amendments would reference the current version of an applicable industry standard; allow the rating test period to be 2 or 6 hours; permit the use of a sampling tree in conjunction with an aspirating psychrometer for testing a dehumidifier with a single process air intake grille; and specify for dehumidifiers with network capabilities that all network functions must be disabled throughout testing. (...)

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedures for commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers to reference the latest versions of the applicable industry standards. DOE also proposes to establish definitions and test procedures for new equipment categories, adopt test procedures consistent with recently published waivers and interim waivers, establish product-specific enforcement provisions, allow for volume determinations based on computer aided designs, specify a sampling plan for volume and total display area, and adopt additional clarifying amendments. (...)

Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have since been updated, superseded, or withdrawn by the issuing organizations. In addition, EPA is proposing to address remote inspections for third-party certifiers (TPCs) required to conduct on-site inspections in the event of unsafe conditions such as the on-going COVID-19 pandemic or other unsafe conditions such as natural disasters, outbreaks, political unrest, and epidemics. (...)

Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Faucets and Showerheads: The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedures for faucets and showerheads to incorporate the current version of the referenced industry standard, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard A112.18.1-2018, "Plumbing Fixture Fittings." DOE also proposes to add definitions for low-pressure water dispensers and pot fillers, and exclude them from the faucet definition. (...)

Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Furnace Fans: The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedure for consumer furnace fans to: Clarify the scope of applicability; incorporate by reference the most recent version of industry test methods; establish a test method for furnace fans incapable of operating at the required external static pressure; clarify testing of certain products, including furnace fans with modulating controls, furnace fans and modular blowers tested with electric heat kits, certain two-stage furnaces that operate at reduced input only for a preset period of time, dual-fuel furnaces, and certain oil-fired furnaces; and make updates to improve test procedure repeatability and reproducibility. (...)

Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Television Sets: The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedures for television sets to incorporate by reference the relevant updated industry standard. DOE has tentatively determined that the proposed updates would result in a test procedure that is more representative of the average energy use of television sets. (...)

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") proposes to amend the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps that will be required for certification of compliance with applicable energy conservation standards starting 1 January 2023 to address a limited number of specific issues. (...)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ("EPCA"), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including room air conditioners. 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 notice of proposed rulemaking ("NOPR"), DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for room air conditioners (...)

Draft Resolution approving the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolution establishing import requirements for underground structures for the vegetative propagation of ornamental species ); updates requirements for the species indicated and repeals Resolution No. 3.418 of 2002.
(...) This draft Resolution updates the following phytosanitary requirements for the importation of underground structures for the vegetative propagation of ornamental species . Attention is drawn to the following points in its content:
(...) 6. The importer must declare the genetic status of materials genetically modified by modern biotechnology and comply with SAG regulations; (...)

Sanitary measures for the importation into Chile of handicrafts and certain other products.
The proposed measure sets out sanitary requirements for handicrafts and other products of animal origin entering Chile with a courier or as commercial imports.
(...) 3. The products mentioned that correspond to specimens of species protected under CITES must comply with the specific regulations, where applicable. Nevertheless, aspects pertaining to animal or plant health will take precedence over the CITES law, and the appropriate sanitary measures must be applied.