On March 30, 2022 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published in the Federal Register the final rule that amends the test procedure for microwave oven standby mode and off mode to provide additional specifications for the test conditions related to clock displays and network functions. DOE is not prescribing an active mode test procedure for microwave ovens at this time.

The effective date is April 29, 2022 and will be mandatory for product testing starting September 26, 2022.

This final rule and previous actions are identified by Docket Number EERE-2017-BT-TP-0024. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EERE-2017-BT-TP-0024/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.