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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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Chapter 77. ENERGY CONSERVATION |
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SubChapter III. IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY |
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Part A. Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles |
§ 6291. Definitions
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For purposes of this part: (1) The term “consumer product” means any article (other than an automobile, as defined in section 32901(a)(3) of title 49) of a type— (A) which in operation consumes, or is designed to consume, energy or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water; and (B) which, to any significant extent, is distributed in commerce for personal use or consumption by individuals; without regard to whether such article of such type is in fact distributed in commerce for personal use or consumption by an individual, except that such term includes fluorescent lamp ballasts, general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals distributed in commerce for personal or commercial use or consumption. (2) The term “covered product” means a consumer product of a type specified in section 6292 of this title. (3) The term “energy” means electricity, or fossil fuels. The Secretary may, by rule, include other fuels within the meaning of the term “energy” if he determines that such inclusion is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (4) The term “energy use” means the quantity of energy directly consumed by a consumer product at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title. (5) The term “energy efficiency” means the ratio of the useful output of services from a consumer product to the energy use of such product, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title. (6) The term “energy conservation standard” means— (A) a performance standard which prescribes a minimum level of energy efficiency or a maximum quantity of energy use, or, in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use, for a covered product, determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under section 6293 of this title; or (B) a design requirement for the products specified in paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (10), (15), (16), (17), and (19) that uses not more than 40 watts or has a length of more than 10 inches. (XXII) A B, BA, CA, F, G16–1/2, G–25, G30, S, or M–14 lamp (as defined in ANSI C79.1–2002 and ANSI C78.20–2003) of 40 watts or less. (E) The terms “fluorescent lamp” and “incandescent lamp” do not include any lamp excluded by the Secretary, by rule, as a result of a determination that standards for such lamp would not result in significant energy savings because such lamp is designed for special applications or has special characteristics not available in reasonably substitutable lamp types. (F) The term “incandescent reflector lamp” means a lamp described in subparagraph (C)(ii). (G) The term “average lamp efficacy” means the lamp efficacy readings taken over a statistically significant period of manufacture with the readings averaged over that period. (H) The term “base” means the portion of the lamp which connects with the socket as described in ANSI C81.61–1990. (I) The term “bulb shape” means the shape of lamp, especially the glass bulb with designations for bulb shapes found in ANSI C79.1–1980 (R1984). (J) The term “color rendering index” or “CRI” means the measure of the degree of color shift objects undergo when illuminated by a light source as compared with the color of those same objects when illuminated by a reference source of comparable color temperature. (K) The term “correlated color temperature” means the absolute temperature of a blackbody whose chromaticity most nearly resembles that of the light source. (L) The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. (M) The term “lamp efficacy” means the lumen output of a lamp divided by its wattage, expressed in lumens per watt (LPW). (N) The term “lamp type” means all lamps designated as having the same electrical and lighting characteristics and made by one manufacturer. (O) The term “lamp wattage” means the total electrical power consumed by a lamp in watts, after the initial seasoning period referenced in the appropriate IES standard test procedure and including, for fluorescent, arc watts plus cathode watts. (P) The terms “life” and “lifetime” mean length of operating time of a statistically large group of lamps between first use and failure of 50 percent of the group in accordance with test procedures described in the IES Lighting Handbook-Reference Volume. (Q) The term “lumen output” means total luminous flux (power) of a lamp in lumens, as measured in accordance with applicable IES standards as determined by the Secretary. (R) The term “tungsten-halogen lamp” means a gas-filled tungsten filament incandescent lamp containing a certain proportion of halogens in an inert gas. (S) (i) The term “medium base compact fluorescent lamp” means an integrally ballasted fluorescent lamp with a medium screw base and a rated input voltage of 115 to 130 volts and which is designed as a direct replacement for a general service incandescent lamp. (ii) The term “medium base compact fluorescent lamp” does not include— (I) any lamp that is— (aa) specifically designed to be used for special purpose applications; and (bb) unlikely to be used in general purpose applications, such as the applications described in subparagraph (D); or (II) any lamp not described in subparagraph (D) that is excluded by the Secretary, by rule, because the lamp is— (aa) designed for special applications; and (bb) unlikely to be used in general purpose applications. (T) Appliance lamp.— The term “appliance lamp” means any lamp that— (i) is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance and has a maximum wattage of 40 watts, including an oven lamp, refrigerator lamp, and vacuum cleaner lamp; and (ii) when sold at retail, is designated and marketed for the intended application, with— (I) the designation on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for appliance use. (U) Candelabra base incandescent lamp.— The term “candelabra base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E11 and E12. (V) Intermediate base incandescent lamp.— The term “intermediate base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designation E17. (W) Modified spectrum.— The term “modified spectrum” means, with respect to an incandescent lamp, an incandescent lamp that— (i) is not a colored incandescent lamp; and (ii) when operated at the rated voltage and wattage of the incandescent lamp— (I) has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (C.I.E.) 1931 chromaticity diagram that lies below the black-body locus; and (II) has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the C.I.E. 1931 chromaticity diagram that lies at least 4 MacAdam steps (as referenced in IESNA LM16) distant from the color point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape, operated at the same rated voltage and wattage. (X) Rough service lamp.— The term “rough service lamp” means a lamp that— (i) has a minimum of 5 supports with filament configurations that are C–7A, C–11, C–17, and C–22 as listed in Figure 6–12 of the 9th edition of the IESNA Lighting handbook, or similar configurations where lead wires are not counted as supports; and (ii) is designated and marketed specifically for “rough service” applications, with— (I) the designation appearing on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for rough service. (Y) 3-way incandescent lamp.— The term “3-way incandescent lamp” includes an incandescent lamp that— (i) employs 2 filaments, operated separately and in combination, to provide 3 light levels; and (ii) is designated on the lamp packaging and marketing materials as being a 3-way incandescent lamp. (Z) Shatter-resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or shatter-protected lamp.— The terms “shatter-resistant lamp”, “shatter-proof lamp”, and “shatter-protected lamp” mean a lamp that— (i) has a coating or equivalent technology that is compliant with NSF/ANSI 51 and is designed to contain the glass if the glass envelope of the lamp is broken; and (ii) is designated and marketed for the intended application, with— (I) the designation on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being shatter-resistant, shatter-proof, or shatter-protected. (AA) Vibration service lamp.— The term “vibration service lamp” means a lamp that— (i) has filament configurations that are C–5, C–7A, or C–9, as listed in Figure 6–12 of the 9th Edition of the IESNA Lighting Handbook or similar configurations; (ii) has a maximum wattage of 60 watts; (iii) is sold at retail in packages of 2 lamps or less; and (iv) is designated and marketed specifically for vibration service or vibration-resistant applications, with— (I) the designation appearing on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being vibration service only. (BB) General service lamp.— (i) In general.— The term “general service lamp” includes— (I) general service incandescent lamps; (II) compact fluorescent lamps; (III) general service light-emitting diode (LED or OLED) lamps; and (IV) any other lamps that the Secretary determines are used to satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by general service incandescent lamps. (ii) Exclusions.— The term “general service lamp” does not include— (I) any lighting application or bulb shape described in any of subclauses (I) through (XXII) of subparagraph (D)(ii); or (II) any general service fluorescent lamp or incandescent reflector lamp. (CC) Light-emitting diode; led.— (i) In general.— The terms “light-emitting diode” and “LED” means a p-n junction solid state device the radiated output of which is a function of the physical construction, material used, and exciting current of the device. (ii) Output.— The output of a light-emitting diode may be in— (I) the infrared region; (II) the visible region; or (III) the ultraviolet region. (DD) Organic light-emitting diode; oled.— The terms “organic light-emitting diode” and “OLED” mean a thin-film light-emitting device that typically consists of a series of organic layers between 2 electrical contacts (electrodes). (EE) Colored incandescent lamp.— The term “colored incandescent lamp” means an incandescent lamp designated and marketed as a colored lamp that has— (i) a color rendering index of less than 50, as determined according to the test method given in C.I.E. publication 13.3–1995; or (ii) a correlated color temperature of less than 2,500K, or greater than 4,600K, where correlated temperature is computed according to the Journal of Optical Society of America, Vol. 58, pages 1528–1595 (1986). (31) (A) The term “water use” means the quantity of water flowing through a showerhead, faucet, water closet, or urinal at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title. (B) The term “ASME” means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (C) The term “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute. (D) The term “showerhead” means any showerhead (including a handheld showerhead), except a safety shower showerhead. (E) The term “faucet” means a lavatory faucet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, or replacement aerator for a lavatory or kitchen faucet. (F) The term “water closet” has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.19.2M–1990, except such term does not include fixtures designed for installation in prisons. (G) The term “urinal” has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.19.2M–1990, except such term does not include fixtures designed for installation in prisons. (H) The terms “blowout”, “flushometer tank”, “low consumption”, and “flushometer valve” have the meaning given such terms in ASME A112.19.2M–1990. (32) The term “battery charger” means a device that charges batteries for consumer products, including battery chargers embedded in other consumer products. (33) (A) The term “commercial prerinse spray valve” means a handheld device designed and marketed for use with commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment that sprays water on dishes, flatware, and other food service items for the purpose of removing food residue before cleaning the items. (B) The Secretary may modify the definition of “commercial prerinse spray valve” by rule— (i) to include products— (I) that are extensively used in conjunction with commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment; (II) the application of standards to which would result in significant energy savings; and (III) the application of standards to which would meet the criteria specified in section 6295(o)(4) of this title; and (ii) to exclude products— (I) that are used for special food service applications; (II) that are unlikely to be widely used in conjunction with commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment; and (III) the application of standards to which would not result in significant energy savings. (34) The term “dehumidifier” means a self-contained, electrically operated, and mechanically encased assembly consisting of— (A) a refrigerated surface (evaporator) that condenses moisture from the atmosphere; (B) a refrigerating system, including an electric motor; (C) an air-circulating fan; and (D) means for collecting or disposing of the condensate. (35) (A) The term “distribution transformer” means a transformer that— (i) has an input voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or less; (ii) has an output voltage of 600 volts or less; and (iii) is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz. (B) The term “distribution transformer” does not include— (i) a transformer with multiple voltage taps, the highest of which equals at least 20 percent more than the lowest; (ii) a transformer that is designed to be used in a special purpose application and is unlikely to be used in general purpose applications, such as a drive transformer, rectifier transformer, auto-transformer, Uninterruptible Power System transformer, impedance transformer, regulating transformer, sealed and nonventilating transformer, machine tool transformer, welding transformer, grounding transformer, or testing transformer; or (iii) any transformer not listed in clause (ii) that is excluded by the Secretary by rule because— (I) the transformer is designed for a special application; (II) the transformer is unlikely to be used in general purpose applications; and (III) the application of standards to the transformer would not result in significant energy savings. (36) External power supply.— (A) In general.— The term “external power supply” means an external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric current into DC current or lower-voltage AC current to operate a consumer product. (B) Active mode.— The term “active mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is connected to a load. (C) Class a external power supply.— (i) In general.— The term “class A external power supply” means a device that— (I) is designed to convert line voltage AC input into lower voltage AC or DC output; (II) is able to convert to only 1 AC or DC output voltage at a time; (III) is sold with, or intended to be used with, a separate end-use product that constitutes the primary load; (IV) is contained in a separate physical enclosure from the end-use product; (V) is connected to the end-use product via a removable or hard-wired male/female electrical connection, cable, cord, or other wiring; and (VI) has nameplate output power that is less than or equal to 250 watts. (ii) Exclusions.— The term “class A external power supply” does not include any device that— (I) requires Federal Food and Drug Administration listing and approval as a medical device in accordance with section 360c of title 21; or (II) powers the charger of a detachable battery pack or charges the battery of a product that is fully or primarily motor operated. (D) No-load mode.— The term “no-load mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is not connected to a load. (37) The term “illuminated exit sign” means a sign that— (A) is designed to be permanently fixed in place to identify an exit; and (B) consists of an electrically powered integral light source that— (i) illuminates the legend “EXIT” and any directional indicators; and (ii) provides contrast between the legend, any directional indicators, and the background. (38) The term “low-voltage dry-type distribution transformer” means a distribution transformer that— (A) has an input voltage of 600 volts or less; (B) is air-cooled; and (C) does not use oil as a coolant. (39) The term “pedestrian module” means a light signal used to convey movement information to pedestrians. (40) The term “refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machine” means a commercial refrigerator that cools bottled or canned beverages and dispenses the bottled or canned beverages on payment. (41) The term “standby mode” means the lowest power consumption mode, as established on an individual product basis by the Secretary, that— (A) cannot be switched off or influenced by the user; and (B) may persist for an indefinite time when an appliance is— (i) connected to the main electricity supply; and (ii) used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer. (42) The term “torchiere” means a portable electric lamp with a reflector bowl that directs light upward to give indirect illumination. (43) The term “traffic signal module” means a standard 8-inch (200mm) or 12-inch (300mm) traffic signal indication that— (A) consists of a light source, a lens, and all other parts necessary for operation; and (B) communicates movement messages to drivers through red, amber, and green colors. (44) The term “transformer” means a device consisting of 2 or more coils of insulated wire that transfers alternating current by electromagnetic induction from 1 coil to another to change the original voltage or current value. (45) (A) The term “unit heater” means a self-contained fan-type heater designed to be installed within the heated space. (B) The term “unit heater” does not include a warm air furnace. (46) High intensity discharge lamp.— (A) In general.— The term “high intensity discharge lamp” means an electric-discharge lamp in which— (i) the light-producing arc is stabilized by the arc tube wall temperature; and (ii) the arc tube wall loading is in excess of 3 Watts/cm2. (B) Inclusions.— The term “high intensity discharge lamp” includes mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium lamps described in subparagraph (A). (47) Mercury vapor lamp.— (A) In general.— The term “mercury vapor lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation from mercury typically operating at a partial vapor pressure in excess of 100,000 Pa (approximately 1 atm). (B) Inclusions.— The term “mercury vapor lamp” includes clear, phosphor-coated, and self-ballasted screw base lamps described in subparagraph (A). (48) Mercury vapor lamp ballast.— The term “mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a device that is designed and marketed to start and operate mercury vapor lamps intended for general illumination by providing the necessary voltage and current. (49) The term “ceiling fan” means a nonportable device that is suspended from a ceiling for circulating air via the rotation of fan blades. (50) The term “ceiling fan light kit” means equipment designed to provide light from a ceiling fan that can be— (A) integral, such that the equipment is attached to the ceiling fan prior to the time of retail sale; or (B) attachable, such that at the time of retail sale the equipment is not physically attached to the ceiling fan, but may be included inside the ceiling fan at the time of sale or sold separately for subsequent attachment to the fan. (51) The term “medium screw base” means an Edison screw base identified with the prefix E–26 in the “American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases”, ANSI/IEC C81.61–2003, published by the American National Standards Institute. (52) Detachable battery.— The term “detachable battery” means a battery that is— (A) contained in a separate enclosure from the product; and (B) intended to be removed or disconnected from the product for recharging. (53) Specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast.— The term “specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a mercury vapor lamp ballast that— (A) is designed and marketed for operation of mercury vapor lamps used in quality inspection, industrial processing, or scientific use, including fluorescent microscopy and ultraviolet curing; and (B) in the case of a specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast, the label of which— (i) provides that the specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast is “For specialty applications only, not for general illumination”; and (ii) specifies the specific applications for which the ballast is designed. (54) BPAR incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “BPAR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp as shown in figure C78.21–278 on page 32 of ANSI C78.21–2003. (55) BR incandescent reflector lamp; br30; br40.— (A) BR incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “BR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has— (i) a bulged section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RB) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ); and(ii) a finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21–1989, including the referenced reflective characteristics in part 7 of ANSI C78.21–1989, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ).(B) BR30.— The term “BR30” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch. (C) BR40.— The term “BR40” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch. (56) ER incandescent reflector lamp; er30; er40.— (A) ER incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “ER incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has— (i) an elliptical section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RE) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ); and(ii) a finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21–1989, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ).(B) ER30.— The term “ER30” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch. (C) ER40.— The term “ER40” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch. (57) R20 incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “R20 incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has a face diameter of approximately 2.5 inches, as shown in figure 1(R) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994. (58) Ballast.— The term “ballast” means a device used with an electric discharge lamp to obtain necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating. (59) Ballast efficiency.— (A) In general.— The term “ballast efficiency” means, in the case of a high intensity discharge fixture, the efficiency of a lamp and ballast combination, expressed as a percentage, and calculated in accordance with the following formula: Efficiency = Pout/Pin. (B) Efficiency formula.— For the purpose of subparagraph (A)— (i) Pout shall equal the measured operating lamp wattage; (ii) Pin shall equal the measured operating input wattage; (iii) the lamp, and the capacitor when the capacitor is provided, shall constitute a nominal system in accordance with the ANSI Standard C78.43–2004; (iv) for ballasts with a frequency of 60 Hz, Pin and Pout shall be measured after lamps have been stabilized according to section 4.4 of ANSI Standard C82.6–2005 using a wattmeter with accuracy specified in section 4.5 of ANSI Standard C82.6–2005; and (v) for ballasts with a frequency greater than 60 Hz, Pin and Pout shall have a basic accuracy of +/- 0.5 percent at the higher of— (I) 3 times the output operating frequency of the ballast; or (II) 2 kHz for ballast with a frequency greater than 60 Hz. (C) Modification.— The Secretary may, by rule, modify the definition of “ballast efficiency” if the Secretary determines that the modification is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (60) Electronic ballast.— The term “electronic ballast” means a device that uses semiconductors as the primary means to control lamp starting and operation. (61) General lighting application.— The term “general lighting application” means lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall illumination. (62) Metal halide ballast.— The term “metal halide ballast” means a ballast used to start and operate metal halide lamps. (63) Metal halide lamp.— The term “metal halide lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation of metal halides and their products of dissociation, possibly in combination with metallic vapors. (64) Metal halide lamp fixture.— The term “metal halide lamp fixture” means a light fixture for general lighting application designed to be operated with a metal halide lamp and a ballast for a metal halide lamp. (65) Probe-start metal halide ballast.— The term “probe-start metal halide ballast” means a ballast that— (A) starts a probe-start metal halide lamp that contains a third starting electrode (probe) in the arc tube; and (B) does not generally contain an igniter but instead starts lamps with high ballast open circuit voltage. (66) Pulse-start metal halide ballast.— (A) In general.— The term “pulse-start metal halide ballast” means an electronic or electromagnetic ballast that starts a pulse-start metal halide lamp with high voltage pulses. (B) Starting process.— For the purpose of subparagraph (A)— (i) lamps shall be started by first providing a high voltage pulse for ionization of the gas to produce a glow discharge; and (ii) to complete the starting process, power shall be provided by the ballast to sustain the discharge through the glow-to-arc transition.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 321, Dec. 22, 1975 , 89 Stat. 917; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978 , 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 100–12, § 2, Mar. 17, 1987 , 101 Stat. 103; Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a), June 28, 1988 , 102 Stat. 671; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 123(b), Oct. 24, 1992 , 106 Stat. 2817; Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(2), Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3478; Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 135(a), Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 624; Pub. L. 110–140, title III, §§ 301(a), 316(a)(1), (b), (c)(1), 321(a)(1), 322(a), 324(a), Dec. 19, 2007 , 121 Stat. 1549, 1572, 1573, 1587, 1591; Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(6), (7), (10), Dec. 18, 2012 , 126 Stat. 1524, 1525.)
References In Text
This chapter, referred to in pars. (3) and (59)(C), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–163,
Paragraph (19) of section 6292(a) of this title, referred to in par. (6)(B), was redesignated (20) and a new par. (19) was added by Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 324(b),
Amendments
2012—Par. (30)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(10), inserted a period after “40 watts or higher”.
Par. (30)(D)(i)(III). Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(6), inserted before the semicolon “or, in the case of a modified spectrum lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens”.
Par. (30)(T)(i). Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(7)(A), substituted “and” for comma after “household appliance” and struck out “and is sold at retail,” after “40 watts,”.
Par. (30)(T)(ii). Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(7)(B), inserted “when sold at retail,” before “is designated”.
2007—Par. (29)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(a)(1), made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(ii). See 2005 Amendment note below.
Par. (30)(B)(viii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(b), substituted “87” for “82”.
Par. (30)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 322(a)(1), substituted “ER, BR, BPAR, or similar bulb shapes” for “or similar bulb shapes (excluding ER or BR)”, “2.25 inches” for “2.75 inches”, and “has a rated wattage that is 40 watts or higher” for “is either—
“(I) a low(er) wattage reflector lamp which has a rated wattage between 40 and 205 watts; or
“(II) a high(er) wattage reflector lamp which has a rated wattage above 205 watts.”
Par. (30)(D). Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(a)(1)(A), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which defined “general service incandescent lamp”.
Par. (30)(T) to (EE). Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (T) to (EE).
Par. (36). Pub. L. 110–140, § 301(a)(1), inserted par. heading, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted subpar. heading, and added subpars. (B) to (D).
Pars. (46) to (48). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(c)(1)(A), added pars. (46) to (48) and struck out former pars. (46) to (48), which defined “high intensity discharge lamp”, “mercury vapor lamp”, and “mercury vapor lamp ballast”, respectively.
Par. (52). Pub. L. 110–140, § 301(a)(2), added par. (52).
Par. (53). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(c)(1)(B), added par. (53).
Pars. (54) to (57). Pub. L. 110–140, § 322(a)(2), added pars. (54) to (57).
Pars. (58) to (66). Pub. L. 110–140, § 324(a), added pars. (58) to (66).
2005—Par. (29)(D)(i). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(i), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1010–1)” for “C78.1–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(ii), as amended by Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(a)(1), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3007–1)” for “C78.3–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(iii), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1019–1)” for “C78.1–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(M) to (P). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (M) to (P).
Par. (30)(S). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(2), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).
Pars. (32) to (51). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(3), added pars. (32) to (51).
1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–388 substituted “section 32901(a)(3) of title 49” for “section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act” and struck out second period at end.
1992—Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(1), in introductory provisions, struck out “(a)” before “For purposes”.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(2)(B), which directed amendment of par. (1)(B) by substituting “ballasts, general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals” for “ballasts”, was executed by making amendment in closing provisions of par. (1), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(2)(A), inserted “or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water” after “energy”.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(B)(ii), which directed amendment of par. (6)(B) by substituting “6295(r)” for “6295(o)”, was executed by making amendment in closing provisions of par. (6), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Par. (6)(A). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(A), inserted “, or, in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use,” after “energy use”.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(B)(i), substituted “(15), (16), (17), and (19)” for “and (14)”.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(4), inserted “, and in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, the aggregate retail cost of water and wastewater treatment services likely to be incurred annually,” after “to be consumed annually”.
Pars. (30), (31). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(5), added pars. (30) and (31).
1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(2), inserted before period at end “, except that such term includes fluorescent lamp ballasts distributed in commerce for personal or commercial use or consumption.”
Subsec. (a)(6)(B). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(3), substituted “(14)” for “(13)”.
Subsec. (a)(29). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(1), added par. (29).
1987—Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 100–12, § 2(a), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “The term ‘energy efficiency standard’ means a performance standard—
“(A) which prescribes a minimum level of energy efficiency for a covered product, determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under section 6293 of this title, and
“(B) which includes any other requirements which the Secretary may prescribe under section 6295(c) of this title.”
Subsec. (a)(19) to (28). Pub. L. 100–12, § 2(b), added pars. (19) to (28).
1978—Subsec. (a)(3), (6)(B), (9). Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
Effective Date Of Amendment
Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(13),
Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 316(a)(2),
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after