This Decision and Order considers an Application for Exception from DOE Energy Conservation Standards for External Power Supplies filed by Visual Sound LLC dba Truetone. (Truetone), seeking exception relief from the applicable provisions of 10 C.F.R. Part 430, Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for External Power Supplies (EPS) (EPS Final Rule). In its request, Truetone asserts that it will suffer serious hardship, gross inequity, and an unfair distribution of burdens if it is required to comply with the EPS Final Rule, set forth at 10 C.F.R. § 430.32(w). As stated in this Decision and Order, we have concluded that Truetone’s Application for Exception should be granted.