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42 U.S.C. § 6298 — Requirements of manufacturers
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**(a) In general** Each manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall provide a label which meets, and is displayed in accordance with, the requirements of such rule. If such manufacturer or any distributor, retailer, or private labeler of such product advertises such product in a catalog from which it may be purchased, such catalog shall contain all information required to be displayed on the label, except as otherwise provided by rule of the Commission. The preceding sentence shall not require that a catalog contain information respecting a covered product if the distribution of such catalog commenced before the effective date of the labeling rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applicable to such product.
**(b) Notification**
(1) Each manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall notify the Secretary or the Commission—
(A) not later than 60 days after the date such rule takes effect, of the models in current production (and starting serial numbers of those models) to which such rule applies; and
(B) prior to commencement of production, of all models subsequently produced (and starting serial numbers of those models) to which such rule applies.
(2) If requested by the Secretary or Commission, the manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-s
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**(a) In general** Each manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall provide a label which meets, and is displayed in accordance with, the requirements of such rule. If such manufacturer or any distributor, retailer, or private labeler of such product advertises such product in a catalog from which it may be purchased, such catalog shall contain all information required to be displayed on the label, except as otherwise provided by rule of the Commission. The preceding sentence shall not require that a catalog contain information respecting a covered product if the distribution of such catalog commenced before the effective date of the labeling rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applicable to such product.
**(b) Notification**
(1) Each manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall notify the Secretary or the Commission—
(A) not later than 60 days after the date such rule takes effect, of the models in current production (and starting serial numbers of those models) to which such rule applies; and
(B) prior to commencement of production, of all models subsequently produced (and starting serial numbers of those models) to which such rule applies.
(2) If requested by the Secretary or Commission, the manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall provide, within 30 days of the date of the request, the data from which the information included on the label and required by the rule was derived. Data shall be kept on file by the manufacturer for a period specified in the rule.
(3) When requested—
(A) by the Secretary for purposes of ascertaining whether a product subject to a standard established in or prescribed under [section 6295 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6295&num=0&edition=prelim) is in compliance with that standard, or
(B) by the Commission for purposes of ascertaining whether the information set out on a label of a product, as required under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim), is accurate,
each manufacturer of such a product shall supply at his expense a reasonable number of such covered products to any laboratory designated by the Secretary or the Commission, as the case may be. Any reasonable charge levied by the laboratory for such testing shall be borne by the United States, if and to the extent provided in appropriation Acts.
(4) Each manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) applies shall annually, at a time specified by the Commission, supply to the Commission relevant data respecting energy consumption or water use developed in accordance with the test procedures applicable to such product under [section 6293 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6293&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) A rule under section 6293, 6294, or 6295 of this title may require the manufacturer or his agent to permit a representative designated by the Commission or the Secretary to observe any testing required by this part and inspect the results of such testing.
**(c) Deadline** Each manufacturer shall use labels reflecting the range data required to be disclosed under [section 6294(c)(1)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294/c/1/B&num=0&edition=prelim) after the expiration of 60 days following the date of publication of any revised table of ranges unless the rule under [section 6294 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6294&num=0&edition=prelim) provides for a later date. The Commission may not require labels be changed to reflect revised tables of ranges more often than annually.
**(d) Information requirements**
(1) For purposes of carrying out this part, the Secretary may require, under this part or other provision of law administered by the Secretary, each manufacturer of a covered product to submit information or reports to the Secretary with respect to energy efficiency, energy use, or, in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use of such covered product and the economic impact of any proposed energy conservation standard, as the Secretary determines may be necessary to establish and revise test procedures, labeling rules, and energy conservation standards for such product and to insure compliance with the requirements of this part. In making any determination under this paragraph, the Secretary shall consider existing public sources of information, including nationally recognized certification programs of trade associations.
(2) The Secretary shall exercise authority under this section in a manner designed to minimize unnecessary burdens on manufacturers of covered products.
(3) The provisions of [section 796(d) of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section796/d&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply with respect to information obtained under this subsection to the same extent and in the same manner as they apply with respect to energy information obtained under [section 796 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section796&num=0&edition=prelim).
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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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32901/a/3&num=0&edition=prelim)) 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6292&num=0&edition=prelim).
(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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6293&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) The term “energy efficiency” means the ratio of the useful output of services from a consumer product to th
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**(a) In general** There is established within the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency a voluntary program to identify and promote energy-efficient products and buildings in order to reduce energy consumption, improve energy security, and reduce pollution through voluntary labeling of, or other forms of communication about, products and buildings that meet the highest energy conservation standards.
**(b) Division of responsibilities** Responsibilities under the program shall be divided between the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with the terms of applicable agreements between those agencies.
**(c) Duties** The Administrator and the Secretary shall—
(1) promote Energy Star compliant technologies as the preferred technologies in the marketplace for—
(A) achieving energy efficiency; and
(B) reducing pollution;
(2) work to enhance public awareness of the Energy Star label, including by providing special outreach to small businesses;
(3) preserve the integrity of the Energy Star label;
(4) regularly update Energy Star product criteria for product categories;
(5) solicit comments from interested parties prior to establishing or revising an Energy Star product category, specification, or criterion (or prior to effective dates for any such product category, specification, or criterion);
(6) on adoption of a new or revised product category, specification, or criterion, provide reasonable notice to interested parties of any changes (including effective dates) in product categories, specifications, or criteria, along with—
(A) an explanation of the changes; and
(B) as appropriate, responses to comments submitted by interested parties; and
(7) provide appropriate lead time (which shall be 270 d
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**(a) In general** The following consumer products, excluding those consumer products designed solely for use in recreational vehicles and other mobile equipment, are covered products:
(1) Refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers which can be operated by alternating current electricity, excluding—
(A) any type designed to be used without doors; and
(B) any type which does not include a compressor and condenser unit as an integral part of the cabinet assembly.
(2) Room air conditioners.
(3) Central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps.
(4) Water heaters.
(5) Furnaces.
(6) Dishwashers.
(7) Clothes washers.
(8) Clothes dryers.
(9) Direct heating equipment.
(10) Kitchen ranges and ovens.
(11) Pool heaters.
(12) Television sets.
(13) Fluorescent lamp ballasts.
(14) General service fluorescent lamps, general service incandescent lamps, and incandescent reflector lamps.
(15) Showerheads, except safety shower showerheads.
(16) Faucets.
(17) Water closets.
(18) Urinals.
(19) Metal halide lamp fixtures.
(20) Any other type of consumer product which the Secretary classifies as a covered product under subsection (b).
**(b) Special classification of consumer product**
(1) The Secretary may classify a type of consumer product as a covered product if he determines that—
(A) classifying products of such type as covered products is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and
(B) average annual per-household energy use by products of such type is likely to exceed 100 kilowatt-hours (or its Btu equivalent) per year.
(2) For purposes of this subsection:
(A) The term “average annual per-household energy use with respect to a type of product” means the estimated aggregate annual energy use (in kil
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**(a) Authority of Federal Energy Administrator to request, acquire, and collect energy information; rules and regulations** For the purpose of assuring that the Federal Energy Administrator, the Congress, the States, and the public have access to and are able to obtain reliable energy information, the Federal Energy Administrator shall request, acquire, and collect such energy information as he determines to be necessary to assist in the formulation of energy policy or to carry out the purposes of this chapter or the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 [[15 U.S.C. 751](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section751&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].11 See References in Text note below. The Federal Energy Administrator shall promptly promulgate rules pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section requiring reports of such information to be submitted to the Federal Energy Administrator at least every ninety calendar days.
**(b) Powers of Federal Energy Administrator in obtaining energy information; verification of accuracy; compliance orders**
(1) In order to obtain energy information for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of subsection (a), the Federal Energy Administrator is authorized—
(A) to require, by rule, any person who is engaged in the production, processing, refining, transportation by pipeline, or distribution (at other than the retail level) of energy resources to submit reports;
(B) to sign and issue subpenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, papers, and other documents;
(C) to require any person, by general or special order, to submit answers in writing to interrogatories, requests for reports or for other information; and such answers or other submi
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 6300
and substituted ‘‘, energy efficiency, or water use’’ for
‘‘or energy efficiency’’.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(h)(4)(B), sub-
stituted ‘‘State or river basin commission has’’ for
‘‘State has’’ and inserted ‘‘or water’’ after ‘‘energy’’.
Subsec. (d)(1)(C). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(h)(4)(C), in in-
troductory provisions and cl. (ii) inserted ‘‘or water’’
after ‘‘energy’’ wherever appearing and in closing pro-
visions inserted before period at end ‘‘, and, with re-
spect to a State regulation for which a petition has
been submitted to the Secretary which provides for any
energy conservation standard or requirement with re-
spect to water use of a covered product, within the con-
text of the water supply and groundwater management
plan, water quality program, and comprehensive plan
(if any) of the State or river basin commission for im-
proving, developing, or conserving a waterway affected
by water supply development’’.
Subsec. (d)(5)(B)(i). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(h)(5), added
cl. (i) and struck out former cl. (i) which read as fol-
lows: ‘‘an energy emergency condition exists within the
State which—
‘‘(I) imperils the health, safety, and welfare of its
residents because of the inability of the State or util-
ities within the State to provide adequate quantities
of gas or electric energy to its residents at less than
prohibitive costs; and
‘‘(II) cannot be substantially alleviated by the im-
portation of energy or the use of interconnection
agreements; and’’.
1988—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(f)(1), inserted
before semicolon ‘‘, or in the case of any portion of any
regulation which establishes requirements for fluores-
cent lamp ballasts, was prescribed or enacted before
June
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