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1 Draft - 4 Pending - 4 Favorable - 13 Neutral - 2 Unfavorable - 0 Lighting Product Section Co-Chair Joe Howley, GE Lighting Co-Chair Dejan Lenasi, Phillips Lighting Canada Internal Draft TILA15 Photocontrols vs UL773 The section has proposed to harmonize TIL A15 photocontrols with UL773. CSA has agreed to work with industry to develop the TIL into a standard. The creation of the draft standard has begun. Section members will also write CANENA asking to open a project for harmonization using the CSA draft standard and the UL773. Recommendation on Energy Efficiency Task Group A lighting task group was created to examine the lighting rebate programs and the challenges manufacturers are confronting. The task group has met several times over the last year to agree on approach and the objective of the task group. The task group members have requested EFC have representation on the DLC Industry Advisory Committee. The role and support of such a consultant is to be discussed at the next meeting. ULC -S5590 WG Safety Way Guidance System The standard for Safeway Guidance system is open for public review and comment. Members are asked to review. EFC will want to influence Safe Way Guidance System as it appears in the National Building Code of Canada. With the revision coming out in 2020, EFC holds a voting position on the National Building Code Committee that should be maintained. The section has requested a lighting task group be established.

2 LED Roadway Lighting Standard TSC A working group was created to assess the options and review the LED specifications of Nova Scotia Power users. A need was identified for a LED roadway lighting performance standard for utilities which will be aligned with other existing standards. EFC has asked to be informed and provided with an opportunity to populate the TSC. Once a the TSC has been established, EFC to create a working group to provide input. Pending External Review LED Roadway Lighting Standard Development Once the Technical subcommittee has been created. A section working group will be created to provide input on LED Roadway lighting Standards. External Review ICES-005 Dimmer Electro-Federation Canada opposes the inclusion of the reference to wall dimmers as it appears in the proposed Issue 5 of the standard. It is EFC s contention that any lighting dimming devices have not previously been included in the scope of the standard. Therefore, this proposed addition as presented in Issue 5 is viewed as an increase in scope. In Industry s opinion it has not received the appropriate vetting and treatment that would usually be afforded stakeholders when such a change is contemplated. While the intent may have been to clarify; the introduction of the term materially changes the scope and meaning of the standard as it is understood by Industry. It is Industry s opinion insufficient attention has been paid to the definition and potential implications of these proposed changes. EFC is requesting the revision of the standard be delayed until there is a meeting with ISED Canada and Industry to discuss the situation as it has developed; Pending External Review Quebec Reg Lighting Until August 2017 general service lamp manufacturers have not been informed that Quebec was considering implementing a new regulation on General Service lamps. There has been no opportunity to discuss issues with the Energy Office and manufacturers had no knowledge of an opportunity to make public comments on a proposal to regulate such products. Electro-Federation Canada Manufacturers are asking the Quebec Energy Office (TEQ) to immediately delay implementation of the General Service Lamp standard scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2018 until at least It is necessary for manufacturers to more fully analyze the proposal and prepare accordingly. Delay is also necessary to maintain harmonized standards throughout North America. THD and PF Requirements dropped; Draft Legislation WIP; Quebec Energy Efficiency Regulation on general service lamps was published in the Gazette May 16, Implementation date for all product types, January 1, file=1820-a.pdf Pending External Review

3 NB Reg Although the regulations correctly point to CAN/CSA - C as the relevant energy efficiency standard for HID ballasts, the New Brunswick regulation does not actually use the efficiency levels prescribed in the standard, instead listing a single minimum ballast efficiency standard of 85%. New Brunswick is the only province in Canada to list this value for HID ballasts and it is becoming highly problematic. Pending External Review Closed - Conclusion ICES-005 Lighting Emissions High frequency emissions from LED drivers in certain instances are causing interference in the radio frequency portion of the spectrum. This interference was interrupting Emergency Services communication. ISED Canada has proposed CISPR 15 be adopted as a Canadian standard to limit emissions and remedy the communications problems. EFC and NEMA in a joint submission has opposed the adoption of CISPR 15 and as an alternative has suggested ANSI C63 with possible modifications. Closed Favorable IEC Smart Lighting Standard Funding A proposal from Gordon Chen was presented to the Lighting Section requesting financial support to participate at IEC on the Smart Lighting TSC as a Canadian representative; No such standards exist, and technical committees are in the early stages of formation; Funding for 2019 needs to be confirmed by the fall meeting; SCC to be requested to match funding Closed - Neutral Amendment 14 MH Ballasts Within Amendment 14 there is additional time required for the design, testing and energy efficiency verification of uniquely Canadian 347V Metal Halide Ballasts. EFC has entered into dialog with NRCan concerning the time required to comply with this product line. This is external to the requirements proposed by the US Department of Energy that NRCan intends to conform with. A submission has been made to NRCan outlining the reasoning for additional consideration; Amendment 14 is expected to be published in December Closed Neutral NRCan Lamp Labelling Initiative NRCan is undertaking to revise the requirements for labelling lamps; EFC is actively participating on the working group and providing guidance and input. Closed - Favorable CSA 419 LED Luminaires Due to the many differences between C866 and C653/C811, EFC members have submitted a formal request asking the committee to consider the exclusion of street, roadway, and all outdoor LED luminaires form the C866 Standard. Outdoor LED luminaires can continue to be covered by standards C653 and C811. An Technical Sub committee was created with the objective of undertaking the development of the new standard CSA C811. Susan Callahan from LEDVANCE and Josh Rintamaki from GE Lighting volunteered to participate.

4 Closed - Favorable Products Containing Mercury A consultation document on the proposed amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations to align with the Minamata Convention and other international initiatives was published in February 2018; Environment & Climate Change Canada held a consultation meeting with EFC in March 2018; Comment period closes on April 2, 2018; Written comments were submitted by EFC as they relate to mercury filled lamps in response to the call for public consultation. Closed - Favorable End of Life Management of Lamps containing Mercury The National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act (the Act) was enacted in June 2017 and requires the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to develop a National Strategy by June 2019, in cooperation with the provinces, territories and other interested governments in Canada responsible for the environment, and in consultation with other interested persons or organizations deemed appropriate by the Minister. i The Minister must also report on implementation of the National Strategy every 5 years thereafter. EFC participated in a February workshop hosted by ECCC in Ottawa Closed - Favorable Montreal Health Bureau As a result of a report released by the American Medical Association several outdoor lighting projects were placed on hold in the Province of Quebec until an opinion was issued by the Montreal Health Bureau concerning the health effects. Of particular concern was the blue portion of the light spectrum emitted by the LED devices. EFC wrote the Health Bureau offering information and support to assist with the opinion; a bilingual representative of the Illuminating Engineering Society was prepared to meet with Bureau Staff to provide Industry and technical perspective. A position paper on the topic was forwarded as well. In a report issued in January 2017 the Bureau made the following statement. After conducting an analysis of the scientific literature on the health effects of blue light and assessed the actual exposure levels of the population to the blue light emitted by the LED street luminaires 4000 K, we consider street lighting to LED conversion project presents no risk to the health of Montrealers. British Columbia General Service Lamps Efficiency Standards In a submission to the BC Ministry of Energy & Mines, EFC opposed the proposed BC adoption of the California proposal for energy efficiency. This proposal is not consistent with the expected US Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. DOE requirements would pre-empt the California requirements; NRCan requirements are expected to follow those of the DOE. As a result, British Columbia agreed with the proposal advanced by EFC and intends to have efficiency levels consistent with those of NRCan and DOE.

5 Code of Practice Mercury Lamps In 2016 Environment and Climate Change Canada s (ECCC) proposed a code of practice for managing end of life lamps containing Mercury. There was review period and EFC members had the opportunity to provide comments to ECC Canada. The final document was published in February ECC has also launched an online reporting system for all products containing mercury regulations. Ontario Reg 404/12 - Lighting Ontario energy efficiency regulations that would come into effect in January 2018 have exceptionally high efficiency requirements for general service incandescent lamps. EFC requested the effective date to be delayed to at least 2020 or until the US DOE has finalized its requirements. NRCan has stated it intendeds to follow the DOE requirements and British Columbia has stated its intention to do so as well. If not delayed or withdrawn, Ontario would be left with a regulation different from every other province or state in North America. Based on dialog with Ministry Officials it is believed there is a high probability Ontario will amend requirements to be consistent with other provinces and NRCan. CBC - LED Lighting A recent CBC radio broadcast has raised concerns in the Maritimes related to the health effects of LED Outdoor Lighting. A CBC reporter contacted EFC for Industry input to a follow up report to be broadcast in Prince Edward Island. Shirley Coyle of Cree and current President of Illuminating Engineering Society will act as the voice of Industry in the report. OLED Duplication of Standards Standards Council of Canada requested EFC to provide feedback concerning the potential for duplication of standards related to OLED lighting. The two standards referenced are CAN/ULC-S (Standard for Organic Light Emitting Diode Panels) which is in the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C ), Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations; and the Canadian Standards Association s (CSA) proposed adoption of IEC (Organic light emitting diode panels for general lighting - Safety requirements). CAN/ULC-S was first published on 01 April 2012 as a national standard of Canada. Work on the proposed adoption of IEC occurred subsequently. EFC Lighting Product Section Members were canvassed for feedback; and the topic was discussed at the Lighting Product Section Meeting of 28 March EFC provided the following comments to SCC. Specifically, in the matter of potential duplicate standards in Canada for organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED); the existing ULC standard for OLED is sufficient; there was no compelling reason brought forward to suggest there is a need to introduce a second OLED standard from IEC at this time in Canada.

6 EPR Funding Successfully renewed funding commitment for Extended Producer Responsibility activity for 2018 & EFC members have hired a consult to be report on all EPR program that may arise in Canada. The consultant maintains membership on the Product Care Board. CSA C811 TSC A new Technical Subcommittee (TSC) has been formed with the objective of undertaking the development of a new standard CSA C811 on the performance requirements for General Service Integrated Lamps. Three EFC Members are TSC participants and contributors. i Canada National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act (S.C. 2017, c. 16). Available from: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/n-16.8/