Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead

On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') published a notice of proposed rulemaking (``NOPR'') to revise the current definition of ``showerhead'' adopted in the December 16, 2020, final rule (``December 2020 Final Rule'') by reinstating the October 2013 definition of ``showerhead,'' withdraw the December 2020 final rule's interpretation of the term ``showerhead,'' and withdraw the associated definition for ``body spray.'' DOE did not propose any changes to the definition of ``safety shower showerhead.'' In this final rule, DOE revises the current definition of ``showerhead'' adopted in the December 2020 final rule by reinstating the October 2013 definition of ``showerhead'' as the Department finds that it is more consistent with the purposes of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (``EPCA''). In addition, DOE removes the current definition of ``body spray'' adopted in the December 16, 2020 final rule. Finally, DOE maintains the definition of ``safety shower showerhead'' adopted in the December 2020 final rule.