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rule, definitions and test procedures for the power use of battery chargers and external power supplies. ‘‘(B) In establishing the test procedures under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— ‘‘(i) consider existing definitions and test procedures used for measuring energy consumption in standby mode and other modes; and ‘‘(ii) assess the current and projected future market for battery chargers and external power supplies. ‘‘(C) The assessment under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall include— ‘‘(i) estimates of the significance of potential energy savings from technical improvements to battery chargers and external power supplies; and ‘‘(ii) suggested product classes for energy conservation standards. ‘‘(D) Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall hold a scoping workshop to discuss and receive comments on plans for developing energy conservation standards for energy use for battery chargers and external power supplies. ‘‘(E)(i) Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue a final rule that determines whether energy conservation standards shall be issued for battery chargers and external power supplies or classes of battery chargers and external power supplies. ‘‘(ii) For each product class, any energy conservation standards issued under clause (i) shall be set at the lowest level of energy use that— ‘‘(I) meets the criteria and procedures of subsections (o), (p), (q), (r), (s), and (t); and ‘‘(II) would result in significant overall annual energy savings, considering standby mode and other operating modes. ‘‘(2) In determining under section 323 whether test procedures and energy conservation standards under this section should be revised with respect to covered products that are major sources of standby mode energy consumption, the Secretary shall consider whether to incorporate standby mode into the test procedures and energy conservation standards, taking into account standby mode power consumption compared to overall product energy consumption. ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall not propose an energy conservation standard under this section, unless the Secretary has issued applicable test procedures for each product under section 323. ‘‘(4) Any energy conservation standard issued under this subsection shall be applicable to products manufactured or imported beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of issuance. ‘‘(5) The Secretary and the Administrator shall collaborate and develop programs (including programs under section 324A and other voluntary industry agreements or codes of conduct) that are designed to reduce standby mode energy use. ‘‘(v) CEILING FANS AND REFRIGERATED BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES.—(1) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe, by rule, test procedures and energy conservation standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. If the Secretary sets such standards, the Secretary shall consider exempting or setting different standards for certain product classes for which the primary standards are not technically

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