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Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Petition for Recognition of CSA International To Be a Nationally Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motor Efficiency
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[Federal Register: April 26, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 81)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket No. EE-RM-96-400]
Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Petition for Recognition of CSA International To Be a
Nationally Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motor
Efficiency
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Public notice and solicitation of comments.
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SUMMARY: CSA International has petitioned the Department of Energy
(Department) to classify its motor efficiency verification service
program as a nationally recognized certification program in the United
States for the purposes of section 345(c) of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA). The Department solicits comments,
data and information as to whether to grant CSA International's
petition.
DATES: Written comments, data and information, in triplicate, must be
received at the Department of Energy by May 26, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Written comments, data and information should be labeled
``CSA International Petition to be Classified as a Nationally
Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motor Efficiency,'' and
submitted to: Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones, Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, EE-41, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2945;
Telefax: (202) 586-4617. Also, a copy of such comments should be
submitted to Mr. Otto Krepps, Manager, Accreditations, CSA
International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
Telephone: (416) 747-2798; or Telefax (416) 747-4173.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Raba, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Mail Station EE-41,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121, telephone
(202) 586-8654, telefax (202) 586-4617, or: jim.raba@ee.doe.gov
Edward Levy, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General
Counsel, Mail Station GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
DC 20585-0103, (202) 586-9507, telefax (202) 586-4116, or:
edward.levy@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the CSA International petition for
national recognition is appended to this notice. Supporting documents
that accompanied the petition may be viewed at the Freedom of
Information Reading Room, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal
Building, Room 1E-190, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20585-0101, telephone (202) 586-3142, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Additional information about CSA International's electric motor
efficiency verification service, and petition to be a nationally
recognized certification program for electric motor efficiency, can be
obtained on the World Wide Web at http://www.csa-international.org/
welcome.html, or from Mr. Otto Krepps, Manager, Accreditations, CSA
International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3,
or telephone (416) 747-2798, or telefax (416) 747-4173, or electronic
mail at otto.krepps@csa-international.org.
The Final Rule for Test Procedures, Labeling, and Certification
Requirements for Electric Motors, 10 CFR Part 431, was published in the
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Federal Register (64 FR 54114) on October 5, 1999. It can also be
obtained from the Office of Building Research and Standards, Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EE-41, U.S. Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121, or
telephone 202-586-9127, or on the World Wide Web at http://
www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/codes__standards/rules/motors/index.htm.
Authority: Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act contains energy conservation requirements for
electric motors, including test procedures, energy efficiency
standards, and compliance certification requirements. 42 U.S.C.
6311-6316. Section 345(c) of EPCA directs the Secretary of Energy to
require motor manufacturers ``to certify through an independent
testing or certification program nationally recognized in the United
States, that [each electric motor subject to EPCA efficiency
standards] meets the applicable standard.'' 42 U.S.C. 6316(c).
Regulations to implement this EPCA directive are codified in Title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 431 (10 CFR Part 431) at
sections 431.123, Compliance Certification, 431.27, Department of
Energy recognition of nationally recognized certification programs,
and 431.28, Procedures for recognition and withdrawal of recognition
of accreditation bodies and certification programs. Sections 431.27
and 431.28 set forth the criteria and procedures for national
recognition of an energy efficiency certification program for
electric motors by the Department of Energy.
Background
For a certification program to be classified by the Department of
Energy as being nationally recognized in the United States for the
purposes of section 345 of EPCA, the organization operating the program
must submit a petition to the Department requesting such
classification, in accordance with sections 431.27 and 431.28 of 10 CFR
Part 431. In sum, for the Department to grant such a petition, the
certification program must (1) have satisfactory standards and
procedures for conducting and administering a certification system, and
operate that system in a highly competent manner, (2) be expert in the
test procedures and methodologies in IEEE Standard 112--1996 Test
Method B and CSA Standard C390-93 Test Method (1), (3) have
satisfactory sampling criteria and procedures for selecting an electric
motor for energy efficiency testing, and (4) be independent of electric
motor manufacturers, importers, distributors, private labelers or
vendors.
Discussion
Pursuant to sections 431.27 and 431.28(a) of 10 CFR Part 431, on
November 12, 1999, CSA International submitted to the Department a
``Petition for Recognition of CSA International to be a Nationally
Recognized Certification Program in the Area of Motor Efficiency''
(``petition'' or ``CSA petition''). The petition consisted of a letter
from CSA International to the Department, narrative statements on each
of five subjects, and supporting documentation on four of these
subjects. Pursuant to section 431.28(b) the Department is hereby
publishing as an attachment to this notice the five narrative
statements in their entirety. Also, attached is a summary of the
supporting documentation.
Pursuant to section 431.28(b) of 10 CFR Part 431, the Department
hereby solicits comments, data and information on whether the CSA
International's Petition should be granted. Any person submitting
written comments to DOE with respect to the CSA International Petition
must also, at the same time, send a copy of such comments to CSA
International. As provided under section 431.28(c) of 10 CFR Part 431,
CSA International may submit to the Department a written response to
any such comments. After receiving any such comments and responses, the
Department will issue an interim and then a final determination on CSA
International's petition, in accordance with sections 431.28(d) and (e)
of 10 CFR Part 431.
In particular, the Department solicits comments, data, and
information respecting the following:
a. Section 1 of the CSA International Petition, segment entitled
``Designated Testing Facility.'' The Department is interested in
gathering comments on the competence of CSA International's Toronto
test facility and the Laboratoire des technologies electrochimiques et
des electrotechnologies d'Hydro-Quebec for energy efficiency testing of
electric motors up to 50 horsepower, and above 50 horsepower through
200 horsepower, respectively.
b. Section 3 of the CSA International Petition, ``Certification
Division Quality Assurance Manual,'' and attachment 1 to Section 4 of
the CSA International Petition. The Department is interested in
gathering comments on the standards and procedures for the
qualification by CSA International of a testing facility, including a
manufacturer's testing facility, to test motors for energy efficiency,
and the appropriateness of evaluating motor efficiency through testing
and/or review of test data on representative samples.
c. Section 4 of the CSA International Petition, ``CSA
International's Motor Efficiency Verification Program,'' segment
entitled ``Sampling Process.'' In particular, the Department is
interested in gathering comments on the criteria and procedures for the
selection and sampling of electric motors tested for energy efficiency.
In sum, under the CSA International process for sampling, a minimum of
five basic models are required to be tested to verify the efficiency
ratings of a series of motors. The basic models, including high volume
production motors, are selected such that they represent the complete
range of motors within the series. Thereafter, from one to five units
of each basic model are selected at random and tested. Added features
of the CSA International sampling process include unannounced follow-up
inspections, random motor re-testing, and challenge testing.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2000.
Dan W. Reicher,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
CSA International Petition
November 12, 1999.
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
United States Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC 20585
Dear [Mr.] Reicher: Please accept this letter and accompanying
supporting material as CSA International's petition for recognition
of our motor efficiency verification service program to be
classified as a nationally recognized certification program in the
United States under EPCA in accordance with 10 CFR Part 431.
Enclosed please find three (3) binders, each containing the
required information for the Department of Energy (DOE) recognition
of nationally recognized certification programs described in
Sections 431.27 and 431.28 of 10 CFR Part 431, dated October 5,
1999.
Among the topics this documentation package includes are:
1. A guide describing our motor verification service program;
2. A quality assurance manual covering the essential elements of
our standards and procedures for operating a certification system;
3. CSA International By-Laws and assurance of our independence
and influence from manufacturers, suppliers and vendors; and
4. Samples of other CSA International accreditations.
CSA International has been using this motor efficiency
verification service program since 1992 in support of Canadian
Federal and Provincial Regulations. Additional beneficial features
our program offers for
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confirming continued compliance of the motor with the standard by
(1) developing a construction report for a motor on its initial
submission; (2) follow-up inspections to confirm consistency of
construction; (3) re-testing; and (4) challenge testing service.
CSA International is confident that our organization, staff,
proven experience in operation a certification program in this area,
and our certification system procedures fully meet the evaluation
criteria for us to be classified by DOE as a nationally recognized
certification program.
We, therefore, believe that this petition is in order and that
it can be processed without delay since it serves to reinforce the
mutual recognition agreement between the Standards Council of Canada
and the National Institute of Standards. Please let me know if you
require any further information.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Daniel Barbini, P.Eng.,
Manager, Quality Assurance, CSA International.
Narrative Statements
Contents
Section 1. Scope and Application
Section 2. CSA International
--Letters of Patent
--Statement of Independence
--CSA By-Laws
--Annual Report
--Corporate Organization Chart
Section 3. Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual
--Manual
--Related Divisional Quality Documents
Section 4. CSA International's Motor Efficiency Verification Program
--Product Directory
Section 5. Examples of Other CSA International Accreditations
Section 1
Scope and Application
CSA International is seeking recognition to be classified as a
nationally recognized certification program in the United States
under EPCA with respect to verifying motor efficiencies when
applying the following test procedure standards:
(a) Test Method B of ANSI/IEEE 112-1996, Test Procedure for
Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators;
(b) Test Method 1 of CSA Standard C390-93, Energy Efficiency
Test Methods for Three-Phase Induction Motors; and
(c) NEMA MG1-1993 (including revisions 1 to 4), Motors and
Generators.
Facilities
CSA International Certification Facilities
CSA International has facilities in Canada and the United States
and for your reference they are as follows:
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Area Address
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Montreal........................... 865 Ellingham Street, Pointe-
Claire, Quebec, H9R 5E8
Toronto............................ 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto,
Ontario, M9W 1R3
Edmonton........................... 1707-94th Street, Edmonton,
Alberta, T6N 1E6
Vancouver.......................... 13799 Commerce Parkway, Richmond
(Vancouver), BC, V6V 2N9
Cleveland.......................... 8501 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.,
Cleveland, OH, 44131-5575
Irvine............................. 2805 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA,
92606-5114
Charlotte.......................... 5970 Fairview Rd. #416, Charlotte,
NC, 28210
Dallas............................. 208 Billings Street, Ste. 190,
Arlington, Oaks Office Park,
Arlington, TX, 76010
Nashville.......................... 639 E. Main Street--B202,
Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Pittsburgh......................... 5115 Yale Drive, Aliquippa, PA,
15001
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Designated Testing Facility
As part of CSA International's motor energy efficiency
verification program we are using our Toronto test facility and the
Laboratoire des technologies electrochimiques et des
electrotechnologies d'Hydro-Quebec (LTEE) for such purposes as
product qualification testing, re-testing, and challenge testing.
The facilities of Toronto are used for testing the full range of
motors up to 50 horsepower and the LTEE facilities are used for the
remaining range of motors.
Summary of CSA International Section 1 Supporting Documentation
Section 1 of the CSA petition contained no supporting documents.
Section 2.--CSA International
Name and Address
CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9W
1R3 (Headquarters)
Background
CSA International is an independent organization providing
services in the fields of Standards Development and Conformity
Assessment. The Standards Division of CSA International is
responsible for the administration of the development of voluntary
consensus standards, while the Certification Division and the
Quality Management Institute provide conformity assessment programs
including laboratory testing certification, inspection, and quality
management services.
CSA International was formed in 1919 as the Canadian Engineering
Standards Association (CESA), which was changed in 1944 to the name,
Canadian Standards Association, and then renamed to CSA
International in 1999.
Since our conception, CSA International has developed more than
1400 standards and codes--covering consumer and industrial products;
and services in a wide range of product areas.
In 1940 we began to certify and test products. Today, we are an
international organization with more than 8000 volunteer members
from 20 countries representing consumers, regulators, manufacturers,
and retailers. They are supported by a staff of approximately 1000
employees, with management staff located in the Far East and Europe.
More than 15,000 manufacturers worldwide use our certification
and testing services, and our Mark appears on over one billion
products a year. We process about 36,000 engineering projects
annually, and our inspection staff make factory follow-up visits to
some 50,000 factories in almost 60 countries.
Ownership
CSA international is an independent, not-for-profit organization
governed by a Board of Directors selected by the membership. The
Association has no affiliation with manufacturers or suppliers of
the products submitted for certification.
Attachment 1 provides information regarding: (a) CSA's Letters
of Patent; (b) Statement of Independence; and (c) By-Laws.
Board of Directors and Principal Officers
See CSA International's Annual Report for the individuals
serving on our Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. See
Attachment 2.
Major components of the Association are shown on the ``Corporate
Organization Chart.'' See Attachment 3.
Summary of CSA International Section 2 Supporting Documentation
Section 2, Attachment 1, contains copies of: the Canadian
Engineering Standards Association Charter, dated January 21, 1919;
the Canadian Standards Association Supplementary Letters Patent,
dated April 26, 1944; a sworn Statement of Independence, dated June
4, 1998; and the By-Laws to govern the organization and activities
of the Canadian Standards Association, dated January 1992.
Section 2, Attachment 2, is a copy of the CSA International 1999
Annual Report.
Section 2, Attachment 3, is a copy of the CSA International
senior management organization chart.
Section 3.--Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual
CSA International's Certification Division maintains the quality
assurance system for the Association's worldwide operations. The
objective of this system is to ensure (a) technical excellence; (b)
consistency of interpretation, application of standards, programs
and procedures; (c) integrity of our Mark; and (d) continuous
improvement.
The Quality Assurance system for the Division is based on
national and international accreditation requirements and specific
contractual customer requirements. The accreditation requirements
are found in the applicable editions of the following standards.
SCC/CAN-P3 Criteria and Procedure for Accreditation of
Certification Organizations
SCC/CAN-P-4 General Requirements for the Accreditation of
Calibration and Testing Laboratories
ISO/IEC Guide 25 General Requirements for the Competence of
Calibration and Testing Laboratories
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ANSI Z34.1 American National Standard for Certification--third
party certification program
EN 45001 General Criteria for the Operation of Testing Laboratories
EN 45011 General Criteria for Certification Bodies Operating
Product Certification
CSA International has implemented the requirements specified in
ISO/IEC Guide 65, General requirements for bodies operating product
certification systems. It is to be noted that the accreditation
bodies, Standards Council of Canada and ANSI, are in the beginning
stages of accrediting Certification Organizations to this standard.
As a result, these accreditors will be auditing CSA International to
these requirements during their regularly scheduled visits beginning
in January 2000.
Divisional quality documents (DQDs) are operating procedures and
guidelines used by staff in support of the quality assurance system.
Examples of DQDs applicable to our energy efficiency verification
program are located in Attachment 1.
Summary of CSA International Section 3 Supporting Documentation
Section 3 contains a copy of the CSA International
``Certification Division Quality Assurance Manual,'' DQD No. 050,
July 6, 1998.
Section 3, Attachment 1, contains copies of the following CSA
International ``Certification and Testing Division, Divisional
Quality Documents:'' DQD No. 200, ``Certification Program;'' DQD No.
306, ``Guidelines for Handling Complaints and Disputes;'' DQD No.
306.1, ``Customer Complaints;'' DQD No. 318, ``Guidelines for
Handling Product Incidents Investigations;'' DQD No. 320, ``Factory
Inspections;'' DQD No. 326, ``Handling of Nonconformances;'' and DQD
No. 327, ``Corrective & Preventive Action.''
Section 4.--CSA International's Motor Efficiency Verification
Program
Introduction
As Canada's premier Standards Development Organization, CSA
International publishes consensus standards to improve products and
enhance trade--all the time ensuring the needs of our various
stakeholders are met. By establishing consensus among the different
interest sectors using an open committee process, CSA International
creates effective standards that are frequently referenced in
government regulation.
CSA Standard C390-93, Energy Efficiency Test Methods for Three-
Phase Induction Motors, is widely used in Canada as an integral part
of Federal and Provincial Regulations. Electrical utility programs
also make use of this standard to promote the use of higher levels
of energy performance on a voluntary basis.
Our intimate knowledge of the standard coupled with CSA
International's recognition as an accredited Certification
Organization in Canada for motor efficiency and electrical safety
supports the needs of manufacturers, consumers and regulators. We
provide the necessary independent assurance that motors covered by
government regulations meet and continue to comply with the
established energy performance requirements.
Verification Program
The acceptance of motors under the CSA International
verification service depends upon the satisfactory evaluation and
testing to determine that the requirements of the applicable
standard (e.g., CSA Standard C390-93) are met on a continuing basis.
The following is a description of the major elements of our program
used for qualifying manufacturers' motors or group of motors.
Application
The customer makes an application requesting verification for
his motor and submits all required documentation such as a list of
all motors being submitted by model designation, type, and
applicable performance ratings. The application is given a specific
file to track and record all activities to the project. A qualified
person (e.g., professional engineer) is then assigned responsibility
for handling the project.
Evaluation and Testing
CSA International with the manufacturer' assistance prepares a
motor control list, identifying the critical features and the
controls for these features for maintaining consistent performance
with respect to energy efficiency. Representative motor samples are
tested by an acceptable facility such as CSA International or LTEE
to verify manufacturers rated efficiency values. Attachment 1
provides a description of the procedures used for the initial motor
qualification testing and the follow-up retesting service to ensure
continued compliance. A findings letter is then issued giving the
results of our evaluation and actions needed, if applicable, to meet
the standard. Modified samples may be required for further
examination and testing.
Certification
After the resolution of all the action items, and all the
conditions of the standard are met, the applicant is formally
authorized to apply the CSA International Energy Efficiency Marking.
A report is prepared describing the product and giving the related
test results. A directory listing all products verified for energy
efficiency is published and available to the general public. See
Attachment 2.
Service Agreement
The applicant authorized to represent its motor as verified with
our Energy Efficiency Marking must enter a signed agreement with CSA
International. This agreement addresses the conditions for
maintaining certification such as access to facilities and records,
follow-up inspection, product re-testing and challenge testing.
Manufacturers are also required to notify CSA International when
changes are made to the motor which may affect their performance
rating. These terms and conditions are designed to protect the
integrity of our Marking.
Accompanying Services
After the motor has been initially evaluated and found to comply
with the standard, our program includes additional services to
ensure that motors bearing the CSA International verification
marking continue to meet the applicable requirements. These services
are:
(a) Follow-up inspections;
(b) Product re-testing; and
(c) Challenge testing.
Follow-up Inspections
Follow-up inspections are conducted at the point of
manufacturing each year to ensure that
(a) our mark is only applied to motors that have been verified
for energy efficiency;
(b) the manufacturers' product control measures are continuing
to produce marked products that are in compliance with our report
and the standard;
(c) samples required for re-testing are selected and sealed by
CSA International staff during these visits.
Product Re-testing
Although a report is generated for motors detailing the critical
construction features needed for maintaining consistent performance
with respect to energy efficiency, our program is supplemented with
unannounced motor re-testing to the specified requirement. This
facilitates continued compliance with the standard and maintains the
integrity of our mark.
Challenge Testing
Another service--challenge testing--is offered to any
manufacturer or other party wishing to confirm the motor efficiency
rating of a verified motor. This feature assists in ensuring the
integrity of our verification program and can lead to the motor
efficiency de-rating or a delisting of a series of motors
represented by the sample motor.
Corrective Action
When a motor fails to comply with the standards, we take the
following steps:
(a) remove the verification mark from the affected motor or
motors;
(b) delist the motor(s);
(c) notify the applicable regulatory authorities and government
departments of noncompliant motors (i.e., serial number, date code,
or equivalent);
(d) re-test and verify the motor efficiency rating after the
manufacturer modifies the product.
Sampling Process
The objective of our sampling process is to minimize
manufacturers' tests, costs and time to market, while providing
sufficient confidence that the series of motors verified meet the
applicable energy efficiency standard. The added features of our
program such as unannounced follow-up inspections, random motor re-
testing, and challenge testing are critical components for
demonstrating continued compliance to the standard. As a consequence
of our CSA International's continual surveillance, the following
sampling process guideline has emerged.
Samples Required for Motor Model Qualification Testing
Test 1 to 5 of each basic motor model type. The efficiency of
the sample lot must equal
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or exceed the required nominal full load efficiency rating. The
individual sample efficiencies must comply with the nominal
efficiency tolerance required by the Standard. Manufacturers
information indicating efficiency ratings must be in agreement with
CSA International's records.
Selection of Basic Model Types To Represent A Series of Motors
A minimum of five (5) basic model types are required to be
tested to verify the efficiency ratings of a series of motors. The
basic model types are to be selected such that they represent the
complete range of motors within the series. This may require that
more than 5 basic model types are selected. High volume production
motors are to be represented in the basic model types selected.
Samples Required for Scheduled Motor Retesting
A goal for verifying continued compliance with the standard is
to re-test high volume motors at least once every 2 years. Other
motors of different frame series are to be re-tested as needed to
ensure continued compliance.
The initial sample lot shall consist of one motor. If the result
equals or exceeds the minimum result from the qualification tests,
then no further samples are required. If the result is less than the
minimum result from the qualifying tests, then select motor samples
per the qualifying test procedure.
Summary of CSA International Section 4 Supporting Documentation
Section 4, Attachment 1, contains a copy of an information
letter to ``All Manufacturers, Distributors and Importers of Three
Phase Induction Motors Rated 1 hp to 200 hp,'' which is entitled
``CSA Energy Efficiency Verification Program for Three Phase
Induction Motors Covered by CSA Standard CAN/CSA C390-M85,'' and
provides a table of applicable energy efficiency levels extracted
from Table 3 of CSA Standard 390-M85, ``Energy Efficiency Test
Methods for Three-Phase Induction Motors.'' On January 28, 2000, CSA
International provided to the U.S. Department of Energy a copy of
Table 2, ``Minimum Nominal Efficiency (January 1996),'' from CSA
Standard C390-93, and made the assertion that its verification
program tests to these requirements.
Also, Section 4, Attachment 1, contains a copy of a CSA
International information bulletin addressed to ``Manufacturers,
Distributors and Importers of Electric Motors,'' dated August 31,
1992, which is entitled ``CSA Energy Efficiency Verification of
Electric 3-Phase Induction Motors,'' and provides a ``Guide to the
CSA Energy Efficiency Verification Service.''
Section 4, Attachment 2, is a copy of the CSA International
Directory, ``List of Products CSA Verified for Energy Efficiency
1999,'' DIR 016-99.
Section 5.--Examples of Other CSA International Accreditations
The certification system and technical capabilities of the
Association have enabled CSA International to be accredited
nationally and internationally for a wide product spectrum such as
electrical safety, energy efficiency, plumbing and gas. See
Attachment 1 for examples of accreditations CSA International has
received.
Summary of CSA International Section 5 Supporting Documentation
Section 5, Attachment 1, contains copies of the following
documents CSA International has received in recognition of its
certification system and technical capabilities:
1. Letter of inclusion in the register of Recognized
Certification Bodies for Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation,
from the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong,
December 27, 1997;
2. Certificate of Accreditation in recognition of being an
Accredited Environmental Laboratory from the Canadian Association
for Environmental Analytical Laboratories Inc. and the Standards
Council of Canada, December 1, 1998;
3. Letter of listing as an administrator for the HUD Building
Certification Program for plastic plumbing fixtures, from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, September 19, 1997;
4. Letter of listing as an approved testing laboratory from the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
September 12, 1997;
5. Letter and certificates of accreditation for commercial
products testing plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings from the
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, U.S. Department
of Commerce, July 28, 1998;
6. Notice of final decision for recognition of the Canadian
Standards Association as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, 61 FR 59110 (November 20, 1996);
7. Letter and certificates of approval as a testing laboratory
for electrical and mechanical equipment (gas and plumbing) from the
City of Los Angeles, California, December 31, 1996;
8. National Evaluation Service Committee Report of findings that
the Canadian Standards Association complies with the requirements
for a testing laboratory for HVAC and refrigeration equipment,
plumbing fixtures and material, electrical products--including
electric motors, natural gas-fired appliance, oil-fired appliances
and precast/prestressed concrete products, from the National
Evaluation Service, Inc., May 1, 1996;
9. Letter of recognition as an approved testing laboratory for
gas, oil and electric appliances and accessories from the Department
of Consumer & Industry Services, State of Michigan, March 19, 1998;
10. Letter of accreditation to label electrical and mechanical
equipment from the North Carolina Building Code Council, Department
of Insurance, State of North Carolina, September 19, 1997;
11. Certificate of Accreditation as a certification organization
from the Standards Council of Canada, October 5, 1993; and
12. Letter of renewal of accreditation as an electrical testing
laboratory from the Department of Labor and Industries, State of
Washington, May 16, 1997.
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