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15 U.S.C. § 3204 — Special rules for standards

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15 U.S.C. § 3204 — Special rules for standards

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**(a) Procedures for termination of gas service** The procedures for termination of service referred to in [section 3203(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3203/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim) are procedures prescribed by the State regulatory authority (with respect to gas utilities for which it has ratemaking authority) or the nonregulated gas utility which provide that— (1) no gas service to a gas consumer may be terminated unless reasonable prior notice (including notice of rights and remedies) is given to such consumer and such consumer has a reasonable opportunity to dispute the reasons for such termination, and (2) during any period when termination of service to a gas consumer would be especially dangerous to health, as determined by the State regulatory authority (with respect to each gas utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or nonregulated gas utility, and such consumer establishes that— (A) he is unable to pay for such service in accordance with the requirements of the utility’s billing, or (B) he is able to pay for such service but only in installments, such service may not be terminated. Such procedures shall take into account the need to include reasonable provisions for elderly and handicapped consumers. **(b) Advertising** (1) For purposes of this section and [section 3203 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3203&num=0&edition=prelim)— (A) The term “advertising” means the commercial use, by a gas utility, of any media, including newspaper, printed matter, radio, and television, in order to transmit a message to a substantial number of members of the public or to such utility’s gas consumers. (B) The term “political advertising” means any advertising for the purpose of influencing public opinion with respect to legislative, administrative, or electoral matters, or with respect to any controversial issue of public importance. (C) The term “promotional advertising” means any advertising for the purpose of encouraging any person to select or use the service or additional service of a gas utility or the selection or installation of any appliance or equipment designed to use such utility’s service. (2) For purposes of this section and [section 3203 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3203&num=0&edition=prelim), the terms “political advertising” and “promotional advertising” do not include— (A) advertising which informs natural gas consumers how they can conserve natural gas or can reduce peak demand for natural gas, (B) advertising required by law or regulation, including advertising required under part 1 of title II of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act [[42 U.S.C. 8211](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section8211&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], (C) advertising regarding service interruptions, safety measures, or emergency conditions, (D) advertising concerning employment opportunities with such utility, (E) advertising which promotes the use of energy efficient appliances, equipment or services, or (F) any explanation or justification of existing or proposed rate schedules, or notification of hearings thereon.

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42 U.S.C. § 8201 — Findings and statement of purposes

**(a) Findings** The Congress finds that— (1) the United States has survived a period of energy shortage and has made significant progress toward improving energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy; (2) effective measures must continue to be taken by the Federal Government and other users and suppliers of energy to control the rate of growth of demand for energy and the efficiency of its use; (3) the continuation of this effort will permit the United States to become increasingly independent of the world oil market, less vulnerable to interruption of foreign oil supplies, and more able to provide energy to meet future needs; and (4) all sectors of the economy of the United States should continue to reduce significantly the demand for nonrenewable energy resources such as oil and natural gas by implementing and maintaining effective conservation measures for the efficient use of these and other energy sources. **(b) Statement of purposes** The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the regulation of interstate commerce, to reduce the growth in demand for energy in the United States, and to conserve nonrenewable energy resources produced in this Nation and elsewhere, without inhibiting beneficial economic growth.

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15 U.S.C. § 3203 — Adoption of certain standards

**(a) Adoption of standards** Not later than 2 years after November 9, 1978 (or after October 24, 1992, in the case of standards under paragraphs (3),11 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. and (4) of subsection (b)), each State regulatory authority (with respect to each gas utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated gas utility shall provide public notice and conduct a hearing respecting the standards established by subsection (b), and, on the basis of such hearing, shall— (1) adopt the standard established by subsection (b)(1), if, and to the extent, such authority or nonregulated utility determines that such adoption is appropriate and is consistent with otherwise applicable State law, and (2) adopt the standards established by paragraphs (2), (3) 22 So in original. A comma probably should appear. (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (b), if, and to the extent, such authority or nonregulated utility determines that such adoption is appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, is otherwise appropriate, and is consistent with otherwise applicable State law. For purposes of any determination under paragraphs (1) and (2) and any review of such determination in any court under [section 3207 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3207&num=0&edition=prelim), the purposes of this chapter supplement State law. Nothing in this subsection prohibits any State regulatory authority or nonregulated utility from making any determination that it is not appropriate to implement any such standard, pursuant to its authority under otherwise applicable State law. **(b) Establishment** The following Federal standards are hereby established: (1) **Procedures for termination of natural ga

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15 U.S.C. § 3204 — Special rules for standards

Page 1996 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 3204 stallation, or servicing of energy conservation, energy efficiency, or other demand-side man- agement measures, and (2) implement such standard so as to assure that utility actions would not provide such utilities with unfair competitive advantages over such small businesses. (Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 303, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3150; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 115(b)–(d), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2803, 2804; Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 532(b), (c), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1666, 1667.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Energy Policy Act of 1992, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is Pub. L. 102–486, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2776. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 13201 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare and Tables. CODIFICATION This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(6), was in the original ‘‘this subtitle’’, which was translated as mean- ing title III of Pub. L. 95–617 to reflect the probable in- tent of Congress. AMENDMENTS 2007—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–140, § 532(c), which di- rected substitution of ‘‘(4), (5), and (6)’’ for ‘‘and (4)’’ in subsec. (a), was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (a)(2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (b)(5), (6). Pub. L. 110–140, § 532(b), added pars. (5) and (6). 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–486, § 115(d), in introduc- tory provisions inserted ‘‘(or after October 24, 1992, in the case of standards under paragraphs (3), and (4) of subsection (b))’’ and in par. (2) substituted ‘‘standards established by paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) of subsection (b)’’ for ‘‘standard established by subsection (b)(2)’’. Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 102–486, § 115(b), added

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42 U.S.C. § 8211 — Untitled legal text

Page 7541 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE §§ 8211 to 8229 Sec. 8287b. Reports. 8287c. Definitions. 8287d. Assistance to Federal agencies in achieving energy efficiency in Federal facilities and operations. SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 8201. Findings and statement of purposes (a) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) the United States has survived a period of energy shortage and has made significant progress toward improving energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy; (2) effective measures must continue to be taken by the Federal Government and other users and suppliers of energy to control the rate of growth of demand for energy and the efficiency of its use; (3) the continuation of this effort will permit the United States to become increasingly independent of the world oil market, less vul- nerable to interruption of foreign oil supplies, and more able to provide energy to meet fu- ture needs; and (4) all sectors of the economy of the United States should continue to reduce significantly the demand for nonrenewable energy resources such as oil and natural gas by implementing and maintaining effective conservation meas- ures for the efficient use of these and other en- ergy sources. (b) Statement of purposes The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the regulation of interstate commerce, to reduce the growth in demand for energy in the United States, and to conserve nonrenewable energy re- sources produced in this Nation and elsewhere, without inhibiting beneficial economic growth. (Pub. L. 95–619, title I, § 102, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3208; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 101, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 932.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original ‘‘this

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