As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), “pump” means equipment designed to move liquids (which may include entrained gases, free solids, and totally dissolved solids) by physical or mechanical action and includes a bare pump and, if included by the manufacturer at the time of sale, mechanical equipment, driver and controls. 10 CFR 431.462
For information on dedicated-purpose pool pump motors, please see the dedicated-purpose pool pump motors page.
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Standards
Request for Information; Comment Period Reopening and Extension
Request for Information
Direct Final Rule; Confirmation
Direct Final Rule
- Federal Register, 82FR24218. (May 26, 2017)
- Federal Register, 82 FR 5650 (January 18, 2017)
- Technical Support Document
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 82 FR 5446 (January 18, 2017)
The dedicated-purpose pool pumps energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2022-BT-STD-0001 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period is closed.
Test Procedure
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 87FR74023 (December 2, 2022)
Requests for Information; Reopening and Extension of the Comment Period
Requests for Information
Final Rule - Federal Register, 82 FR 36858. (August 7, 2017)
The dedicated-purpose pool pumps test procedure rulemaking docket EERE-2022-BT-TP-0003 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period closed.
Dedicated-purpose pool pumps manufactured and distributed in commerce, as defined by 42 U.S.C. 6291(16), must meet the energy conservation standards specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR 431.465(f).
To determine that dedicated-purpose pool pumps that are currently manufactured or distributed into commerce are in compliance with DOE standards, manufacturers must follow the test procedure methods specified at Appendix C to Subpart Y of 10 CFR Part 431 - Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Efficiency of Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps.
Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to frequently asked questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
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