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42 U.S.C. § 6291 — Definitions
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§ 6291
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal
year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 273, as added Pub. L.
106–469, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2040; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(b)(2),
Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2005—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–58 struck out heading
and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: ‘‘Section
6285 of this title does not apply to this section.’’
PART D—EXPIRATION
§ 6285.
Repealed.
Pub.
L.
109–58,
title
III,
§ 301(b)(3), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683
Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 281, as added Pub. L.
99–58, title I, § 104(a), July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 104; amended
Pub. L. 100–373, § 1, July 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 878; Pub. L.
101–262, § 2(c), Mar. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 124; Pub. L. 101–360,
§ 2(c), Aug. 10, 1990, 104 Stat. 421; Pub. L. 101–383, § 2(3),
Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 103–406, title I, § 103,
Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4209; Pub. L. 104–306, § 1(4), Oct. 14,
1996, 110 Stat. 3810; Pub. L. 105–177, § 1(5), June 1, 1998,
112 Stat. 106; Pub. L. 106–64, § 1(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat.
511; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 104(4), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2033; Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title III, § 339(b)(2), Feb. 20,
2003, 117 Stat. 279, provided for the expiration of all au-
thority under this subchapter at midnight Sept. 30,
2008.
SUBCHAPTER III—IMPROVING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
PART A—ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AUTOMOBILES
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
This part was, in the original, designated part B and
has b
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Page 6695
TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 6291
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal
year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 273, as added Pub. L.
106–469, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2040; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(b)(2),
Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2005—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–58 struck out heading
and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: ‘‘Section
6285 of this title does not apply to this section.’’
PART D—EXPIRATION
§ 6285.
Repealed.
Pub.
L.
109–58,
title
III,
§ 301(b)(3), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683
Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 281, as added Pub. L.
99–58, title I, § 104(a), July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 104; amended
Pub. L. 100–373, § 1, July 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 878; Pub. L.
101–262, § 2(c), Mar. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 124; Pub. L. 101–360,
§ 2(c), Aug. 10, 1990, 104 Stat. 421; Pub. L. 101–383, § 2(3),
Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 103–406, title I, § 103,
Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4209; Pub. L. 104–306, § 1(4), Oct. 14,
1996, 110 Stat. 3810; Pub. L. 105–177, § 1(5), June 1, 1998,
112 Stat. 106; Pub. L. 106–64, § 1(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat.
511; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 104(4), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2033; Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title III, § 339(b)(2), Feb. 20,
2003, 117 Stat. 279, provided for the expiration of all au-
thority under this subchapter at midnight Sept. 30,
2008.
SUBCHAPTER III—IMPROVING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
PART A—ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AUTOMOBILES
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
This part was, in the original, designated part B and
has been redesignated as part A for purposes of codi-
fication.
§ 6291. Definitions
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 de-
signed to consume, energy or, with respect
to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and
urinals, water; and
(B) which, to any significant extent, is dis-
tributed 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 uri-
nals distributed in commerce for personal or
commercial use or consumption.
(2) The term ‘‘covered product’’ means a con-
sumer 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, in-
clude other fuels within the meaning of the
term ‘‘energy’’ if he determines that such in-
clusion is necessary or appropriate to carry
out the purposes of this chapter.
(4) The term ‘‘energy use’’ means the quan-
tity of energy directly consumed by a con-
sumer 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 pre-
scribes a minimum level of energy efficiency
or a maximum quantity of energy use, or, in
the case of showerheads, faucets, water clos-
ets, 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 (20) of section 6292(a) of this
title; and
includes any other requirements which the
Secretary may prescribe under section 6295(r)
of this title.
(7) The term ‘‘estimated annual operating
cost’’ means the aggregate retail cost of the
energy which is likely to be consumed annu-
ally, and in the case of showerheads, faucets,
water closets, and urinals, the aggregate retail
cost of water and wastewater treatment serv-
ices likely to be incurred annually, in rep-
resentative use of a consumer product, deter-
mined in accordance with section 6293 of this
title.
(8) The term ‘‘measure of energy consump-
tion’’ means energy use, energy efficiency, es-
timated annual operating cost, or other meas-
ure of energy consumption.
(9) The term ‘‘class of covered products’’
means a group of covered products, the func-
tions or intended uses of which are similar (as
determined by the Secretary).
(10) The term ‘‘manufacture’’ means to man-
ufacture, produce, assemble or import.
(11) The terms ‘‘import’’ and ‘‘importation’’
mean to import into the customs territory of
the United States.
(12) The term ‘‘manufacturer’’ means any
person who manufactures a consumer product.
(13) The term ‘‘retailer’’ means a person to
whom a consumer product is delivered or sold,
if such delivery or sale is for purposes of sale
or distribution in commerce to purchasers who
buy such product for purposes other than re-
sale.
(14) The term ‘‘distributor’’ means a person
(other than a manufacturer or retailer) to
whom a consumer product is delivered or sold
for purposes of distribution in commerce.
(15)(A) The term ‘‘private labeler’’ means an
owner of a brand or trademark on the label of
a consumer product which bears a private
label.
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(B) A consumer product bears a private label
if (i) such product (or its container) is labeled
with the brand or trademark of a person other
than a manufacturer of such product, (ii) the
person with whose brand or trademark such
product (or container) is labeled has author-
ized or caused such product to be so labeled,
and (iii) the brand or trademark of a manufac-
turer of such product does not appear on such
label.
(16) The terms ‘‘to distribute in commerce’’
and ‘‘distribution in commerce’’ mean to sell
in commerce, to import, to introduce or de-
liver for introduction into commerce, or to
hold for sale or distribution after introduction
into commerce.
(17) The term ‘‘commerce’’ means trade,
traffic, commerce, or transportation—
(A) between a place in a State and any
place outside thereof, or
(B) which affects trade, traffic, commerce,
or transportation described in subparagraph
(A).
(18) The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Fed-
eral Trade Commission.
(19) The term ‘‘AV’’ is the adjusted volume
for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and
freezers, as defined in the applicable test pro-
cedure prescribed under section 6293 of this
title.
(20) The term ‘‘annual fuel utilization effi-
ciency’’ means the efficiency descriptor for
furnaces and boilers, determined using test
procedures prescribed under section 6293 of
this title and based on the assumption that
all—
(A) weatherized warm air furnaces or boil-
ers are located out-of-doors;
(B) warm air furnaces which are not
weatherized are located indoors and all com-
bustion and ventilation air is admitted
through grills or ducts from the outdoors
and does not communicate with air in the
conditioned space; and
(C) boilers which are not weatherized are
located within the heated space.
(21) The term ‘‘central air conditioner’’
means a product, other than a packaged ter-
minal air conditioner, which—
(A) is powered by single phase electric cur-
rent;
(B) is air-cooled;
(C) is rated below 65,000 Btu per hour;
(D) is not contained within the same cabi-
net as a furnace the rated capacity of which
is above 225,000 Btu per hour; and
(E) is a heat pump or a cooling only unit.
(22) The term ‘‘efficiency descriptor’’ means
the ratio of the useful output to the total en-
ergy input, determined using the test proce-
dures prescribed under section 6293 of this title
and expressed for the following products in the
following terms:
(A) For furnaces and direct heating equip-
ment, annual fuel utilization efficiency.
(B) For room air conditioners, energy effi-
ciency ratio.
(C) For central air conditioning and cen-
tral air conditioning heat pumps, seasonal
energy efficiency ratio.
(D) For water heaters, energy factor.
(E) For pool heaters, thermal efficiency.
(23) The term ‘‘furnace’’ means a product
which utilizes only single-phase electric cur-
rent, or single-phase electric current or DC
current in conjunction with natural gas, pro-
pane, or home heating oil, and which—
(A) is designed to be the principal heating
source for the living space of a residence;
(B) is not contained within the same cabi-
net with a central air conditioner whose
rated cooling capacity is above 65,000 Btu per
hour;
(C) is an electric central furnace, electric
boiler, forced-air central furnace, gravity
central furnace, or low pressure steam or hot
water boiler; and
(D) has a heat input rate of less than
300,000 Btu per hour for electric boilers and
low pressure steam or hot water boilers and
less than 225,000 Btu per hour for forced-air
central furnaces, gravity central furnaces,
and electric central furnaces.
(24) The terms ‘‘heat pump’’ or ‘‘reverse
cycle’’ mean a product, other than a packaged
terminal heat pump, which—
(A) consists of one or more assemblies;
(B) is powered by single phase electric cur-
rent;
(C) is rated below 65,000 Btu per hour;
(D) utilizes an indoor conditioning coil,
compressors, and refrigerant-to-outdoor-air
heat exchanger to provide air heating; and
(E) may also provide air cooling, dehu-
midifying, humidifying circulating, and air
cleaning.
(25) The term ‘‘pool heater’’ means an appli-
ance designed for heating nonpotable water
contained at atmospheric pressure, including
heating water in swimming pools, spas, hot
tubs and similar applications.
(26) The term ‘‘thermal efficiency of pool
heaters’’ means a measure of the heat in the
water delivered at the heater outlet divided by
the heat input of the pool heater as measured
under test conditions specified in section 2.8.1
of the American National Standard for Gas
Fired Pool Heaters, Z21.56–1986, or as may be
prescribed by the Secretary.
(27) The term ‘‘water heater’’ means a prod-
uct which utilizes oil, gas, or electricity to
heat potable water for use outside the heater
upon demand, including—
(A) storage type units which heat and
store water at a thermostatically controlled
temperature, including gas storage water
heaters with an input of 75,000 Btu per hour
or less, oil storage water heaters with an
input of 105,000 Btu per hour or less, and
electric storage water heaters with an input
of 12 kilowatts or less;
(B) instantaneous type units which heat
water but contain no more than one gallon
of water per 4,000 Btu per hour of input, in-
cluding gas instantaneous water heaters
with an input of 200,000 Btu per hour or less,
oil instantaneous water heaters with an
input of 210,000 Btu per hour or less, and
electric instantaneous water heaters with an
input of 12 kilowatts or less; and
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(C) heat pump type units, with a maximum
current rating of 24 amperes at a voltage no
greater than 250 volts, which are products
designed to transfer thermal energy from
one temperature level to a higher tempera-
ture level for the purpose of heating water,
including all ancillary equipment such as
fans, storage tanks, pumps, or controls nec-
essary for the device to perform its function.
(28) The term ‘‘weatherized warm air furnace
or boiler’’ means a furnace or boiler designed
for installation outdoors, approved for resist-
ance to wind, rain, and snow, and supplied
with its own venting system.
(29)(A) The term ‘‘fluorescent lamp ballast’’
means a device which is used to start and op-
erate fluorescent lamps by providing a start-
ing voltage and current and limiting the cur-
rent during normal operation.
(B) The term ‘‘ANSI standard’’ means a
standard developed by a committee accredited
by the American National Standards Institute.
(C) The term ‘‘ballast efficacy factor’’ means
the relative light output divided by the power
input of a fluorescent lamp ballast, as meas-
ured under test conditions specified in ANSI
standard C82.2–1984, or as may be prescribed by
the Secretary.
(D)(i) The term ‘‘F40T12 lamp’’ means a
nominal 40 watt tubular fluorescent lamp
which is 48 inches in length and one-and-a-half
inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI
standard
C78.81–2003
(Data
Sheet
7881–ANSI–1010–1).
(ii) The term ‘‘F96T12 lamp’’ means a nomi-
nal 75 watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is
96 inches in length and one-and-a-half inches
in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard
C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3007–1).
(iii) The term ‘‘F96T12HO lamp’’ means a
nominal 110 watt tubular fluorescent lamp
which is 96 inches in length and one-and-a-half
inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI
standard
C78.81–2003
(Data
Sheet
7881–ANSI–1019–1).
(E) The term ‘‘input current’’ means the
root-mean-square (RMS) current in amperes
delivered to a fluorescent lamp ballast.
(F) The term ‘‘luminaire’’ means a complete
lighting unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp
or lamps, together with parts designed to dis-
tribute the light, to position and protect such
lamps, and to connect such lamps to the power
supply through the ballast.
(G) The term ‘‘ballast input voltage’’ means
the rated input voltage of a fluorescent lamp
ballast.
(H) The term ‘‘nominal lamp watts’’ means
the wattage at which a fluorescent lamp is de-
signed to operate.
(I) The term ‘‘power factor’’ means the
power input divided by the product of ballast
input voltage and input current of a fluores-
cent lamp ballast, as measured under test con-
ditions specified in ANSI standard C82.2–1984,
or as may be prescribed by the Secretary.
(J) The term ‘‘power input’’ means the power
consumption in watts of a ballast and fluores-
cent lamp or lamps, as determined in accord-
ance with the test procedures specified in
ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be pre-
scribed by the Secretary.
(K) The term ‘‘relative light output’’ means
the light output delivered through the use of a
ballast divided by the light output delivered
through the use of a reference ballast, ex-
pressed as a percent, as determined in accord-
ance with the test procedures specified in
ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be pre-
scribed by the Secretary.
(L) The term ‘‘residential building’’ means a
structure or portion of a structure which pro-
vides facilities or shelter for human residency,
except that such term does not include any
multifamily residential structure of more
than three stories above grade.
(M) The term ‘‘F34T12 lamp’’ (also known as
a ‘‘F40T12/ES lamp’’) means a nominal 34 watt
tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in
length and 11⁄2 inches in diameter, and con-
forms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data
Sheet 7881–ANSI–1006–1).
(N) The term ‘‘F96T12/ES lamp’’ means a
nominal 60 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that
is 96 inches in length and 11⁄2 inches in diame-
ter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003
(Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3006–1).
(O) The term ‘‘F96T12HO/ES lamp’’ means a
nominal 95 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that
is 96 inches in length and 11⁄2 inches in diame-
ter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003
(Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1017–1).
(P) The term ‘‘replacement ballast’’ means a
ballast that—
(i) is designed for use to replace an exist-
ing ballast in a previously installed lumi-
naire;
(ii) is marked ‘‘FOR REPLACEMENT USE
ONLY’’;
(iii) is shipped by the manufacturer in
packages containing not more than 10 bal-
lasts; and
(iv) has output leads that when fully ex-
tended are a total length that is less than
the length of the lamp with which the bal-
last is intended to be operated.
(30)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph
(E), the term ‘‘fluorescent lamp’’ means a low
pressure mercury electric-discharge source in
which a fluorescing coating transforms some
of the ultraviolet energy generated by the
mercury discharge into light, including only
the following:
(i) Any straight-shaped lamp (commonly
referred to as 4-foot medium bi-pin lamps)
with medium bi-pin bases of nominal overall
length of 48 inches and rated wattage of 28 or
more.
(ii) Any U-shaped lamp (commonly re-
ferred to as 2-foot U-shaped lamps) with me-
dium bi-pin bases of nominal overall length
between 22 and 25 inches and rated wattage
of 28 or more.
(iii) Any rapid start lamp (commonly re-
ferred to as 8-foot high output lamps) with
recessed double contact bases of nominal
overall length of 96 inches and 0.800 nominal
amperes, as defined in ANSI C78.1–1978 and
related supplements.
(iv) Any instant start lamp (commonly re-
ferred to as 8-foot slimline lamps) with sin-
gle pin bases of nominal overall length of 96
inches and rated wattage of 52 or more, as
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1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a closing pa-
renthesis.
2 So in original. The word ‘‘and’’ probably should not appear.
defined in ANSI C78.3–1978 (R1984) and re-
lated supplement ANSI C78.3a–1985.
(B) The term ‘‘general service fluorescent
lamp’’ means fluorescent lamps which can be
used to satisfy the majority of fluorescent ap-
plications, but does not include any lamp de-
signed and marketed for the following nongen-
eral lighting applications:
(i) Fluorescent lamps designed to promote
plant growth.
(ii) Fluorescent lamps specifically de-
signed for cold temperature installations.
(iii) Colored fluorescent lamps.
(iv) Impact-resistant fluorescent lamps.
(v) Reflectorized or aperture lamps.
(vi) Fluorescent lamps designed for use in
reprographic equipment.
(vii) Lamps primarily designed to produce
radiation in the ultra-violet region of the
spectrum.
(viii) Lamps with a color rendering index
of 87 or greater.
(C) Except as provided in subparagraph (E),
the term ‘‘incandescent lamp’’ means a lamp
in which light is produced by a filament heat-
ed to incandescence by an electric current, in-
cluding only the following:
(i) Any lamp (commonly referred to as
lower wattage nonreflector general service
lamps,
including
any
tungsten-halogen
lamp) that has a rated wattage between 30
and 199 watts, has an E26 medium screw
base, has a rated voltage or voltage range
that lies at least partially within 115 and 130
volts, and is not a reflector lamp.
(ii) Any lamp (commonly referred to as a
reflector lamp) which is not colored or de-
signed for rough or vibration service applica-
tions, that contains an inner reflective coat-
ing on the outer bulb to direct the light, an
R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR, or similar bulb
shapes with E26 medium screw bases, a rated
voltage or voltage range that lies at least
partially within 115 and 130 volts, a diameter
which exceeds 2.25 inches, and has a rated
wattage that is 40 watts or higher.
(iii) Any general service incandescent
lamp (commonly referred to as a high- or
higher-wattage lamp) that has a rated watt-
age above 199 watts (above 205 watts for a
high wattage reflector lamp).
(D) GENERAL SERVICE INCANDESCENT LAMP.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘general service
incandescent lamp’’ means a standard incan-
descent or halogen type lamp that—
(I) is intended for general service appli-
cations;
(II) has a medium screw base;
(III) has a lumen range of not less than
310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens
or, in the case of a modified spectrum
lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not
more than 1,950 lumens; and
(IV) is capable of being operated at a
voltage range at least partially within 110
and 130 volts.
(ii) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘general serv-
ice incandescent lamp’’ does not include the
following incandescent lamps:
(I) An appliance lamp.
(II) A black light lamp.
(III) A bug lamp.
(IV) A colored lamp.
(V) An infrared lamp.
(VI) A left-hand thread lamp.
(VII) A marine lamp.
(VIII) A marine signal service lamp.
(IX) A mine service lamp.
(X) A plant light lamp.
(XI) A reflector lamp.
(XII) A rough service lamp.
(XIII) A shatter-resistant lamp (includ-
ing a shatter-proof lamp and a shatter-pro-
tected lamp).
(XIV) A sign service lamp.
(XV) A silver bowl lamp.
(XVI) A showcase lamp.
(XVII) A 3-way incandescent lamp.
(XVIII) A traffic signal lamp.
(XIX) A vibration service lamp.
(XX) A G shape lamp (as defined in ANSI
C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002 1 with a diameter
of 5 inches or more.
(XXI) A T shape lamp (as defined in
ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002) and 2 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 ‘‘in-
candescent lamp’’ do not include any lamp ex-
cluded 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 ap-
plications 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 statis-
tically 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 des-
ignations 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 tempera-
ture.
(K) The term ‘‘correlated color tempera-
ture’’ means the absolute temperature of a
blackbody whose chromaticity most nearly re-
sembles that of the light source.
(L) The term ‘‘IES’’ means the Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America.
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(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 man-
ufacturer.
(O) The term ‘‘lamp wattage’’ means the
total electrical power consumed by a lamp in
watts, after the initial seasoning period ref-
erenced 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 incandes-
cent lamp containing a certain proportion of
halogens in an inert gas.
(S)(i) The term ‘‘medium base compact fluo-
rescent 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 fluores-
cent 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 pur-
pose applications, such as the applications
described in subparagraph (D); or
(II) any lamp not described in subpara-
graph (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 pur-
pose 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 pack-
aging; 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 des-
ignations E11 and E12.
(V)
INTERMEDIATE
BASE
INCANDESCENT
LAMP.—The term ‘‘intermediate base incandes-
cent lamp’’ means a lamp that uses an inter-
mediate screw base as described in ANSI
C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases,
common designation E17.
(W) MODIFIED SPECTRUM.—The term ‘‘modi-
fied spectrum’’ means, with respect to an in-
candescent 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) chroma-
ticity 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) chroma-
ticity coordinates on the C.I.E. 1931 chro-
maticity diagram that lies at least 4 Mac-
Adam 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 fila-
ment 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 incandes-
cent lamp that—
(i) employs 2 filaments, operated sepa-
rately 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 en-
velope of the lamp is broken; and
(ii) is designated and marketed for the in-
tended application, with—
(I) the designation on the lamp pack-
aging; and
(II) marketing materials that identify
the lamp as being shatter-resistant, shat-
ter-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 Hand-
book or similar configurations;
(ii) has a maximum wattage of 60 watts;
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(iii) is sold at retail in packages of 2 lamps
or less; and
(iv) is designated and marketed specifi-
cally for vibration service or vibration-re-
sistant 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 ap-
plications traditionally served by general
service incandescent lamps.
(ii) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘general serv-
ice 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 construc-
tion, material used, and exciting current of
the device.
(ii) OUTPUT.—The output of a light-emit-
ting 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 de-
vice that typically consists of a series of or-
ganic 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 accord-
ing 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 fau-
cet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, or re-
placement aerator for a lavatory or kitchen
faucet.
(F) The term ‘‘water closet’’ has the mean-
ing given such term in ASME A112.19.2M–1990,
except such term does not include fixtures de-
signed for installation in prisons.
(G) The term ‘‘urinal’’ has the meaning
given such term in ASME A112.19.2M–1990, ex-
cept such term does not include fixtures de-
signed 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 de-
vice that charges batteries for consumer prod-
ucts, 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 dish-
washing 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 conjunc-
tion 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 dish-
washing and ware washing equipment; and
(III) the application of standards to
which would not result in significant en-
ergy savings.
(34) The term ‘‘dehumidifier’’ means a self-
contained, electrically operated, and mechani-
cally 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—
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(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 appli-
cations, such as a drive transformer, rec-
tifier
transformer,
auto-transformer,
Uninterruptible Power System transformer,
impedance transformer, regulating trans-
former, sealed and nonventilating trans-
former, machine tool transformer, welding
transformer, grounding transformer, or test-
ing 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 spe-
cial 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) EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.—
(i) 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.
(ii)
EXCLUSION.—The
term
‘‘external
power supply’’ does not include a power
supply circuit, driver, or device that is de-
signed exclusively to be connected to, and
power—
(I) light-emitting diodes providing illu-
mination;
(II) organic light-emitting diodes pro-
viding illumination; or
(III) ceiling fans using direct current
motors.
(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 ex-
ternal 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/fe-
male 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 ex-
ternal power supply’’ does not include any
device that—
(I) requires Federal Food and Drug Ad-
ministration listing and approval as a
medical device in accordance with sec-
tion 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 in-
tegral light source that—
(i) illuminates the legend ‘‘EXIT’’ and
any directional indicators; and
(ii) provides contrast between the leg-
end, any directional indicators, and the
background.
(38) The term ‘‘low-voltage dry-type dis-
tribution 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 infor-
mation 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 estab-
lished 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 sup-
ply; and
(ii) used in accordance with the instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.
(42) The term ‘‘torchiere’’ means a portable
electric lamp with a reflector bowl that di-
rects light upward to give indirect illumina-
tion.
(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 electro-
magnetic 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 in-
stalled within the heated space.
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(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 dis-
charge lamp in which the major portion of
the light is produced by radiation from mer-
cury typically operating at a partial vapor
pressure in excess of 100,000 Pa (approxi-
mately 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 nec-
essary voltage and current.
(49) The term ‘‘ceiling fan’’ means a nonport-
able 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 re-
tail sale the equipment is not physically at-
tached to the ceiling fan, but may be in-
cluded inside the ceiling fan at the time of
sale or sold separately for subsequent at-
tachment 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 ‘‘de-
tachable 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 applica-
tion 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 in-
spection, 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 applica-
tion 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 fig-
ure 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 di-
ameter of the bulb and above the approxi-
mate baseline of the bulb, as shown in fig-
ure 1 (RB) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, in-
corporated 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 approx-
imate baseline of the bulb, as shown in fig-
ure 1 (RE) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, in-
corporated 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 ref-
erence in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations (as in effect on De-
cember 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 diame-
ter 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 oper-
ating.
(59) BALLAST EFFICIENCY.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘ballast effi-
ciency’’ means, in the case of a high inten-
sity 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 oper-
ating lamp wattage;
(ii) Pin shall equal the measured oper-
ating 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 fre-
quency 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 effi-
ciency’’ if the Secretary determines that the
modification is necessary or appropriate to
carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(60) ELECTRONIC BALLAST.—The term ‘‘elec-
tronic ballast’’ means a device that uses semi-
conductors 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 com-
bination with metallic vapors.
(64) METAL HALIDE LAMP FIXTURE.—The term
‘‘metal halide lamp fixture’’ means a light fix-
ture 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 pro-
viding 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; Pub. L. 115–115, § 2(a), (c)(1), Jan. 12, 2018,
131 Stat. 2280, 2281.)
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This chapter, referred to in pars. (3) and (59)(C), was
in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec.
22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, known as the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under sec-
tion 6201 of this title and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
2018—Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 115–115, § 2(c)(1), substituted
‘‘and (20)’’ for ‘‘and (19)’’.
Par. (36)(A). Pub. L. 115–115, § 2(a), substituted ‘‘Exter-
nal power supply’’ for ‘‘In general’’ in heading, des-
ignated existing provisions as cl. (i) and inserted head-
ing, and added cl. (ii).
2012—Par. (30)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(10), in-
serted 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), sub-
stituted ‘‘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 sub-
par. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which de-
fined ‘‘general service incandescent lamp’’.
Par. (30)(T) to (EE). Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(a)(1)(B),
added subpars. (T) to (EE).
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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’’, ‘‘mer-
cury 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), sub-
stituted ‘‘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 ex-
isting 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 provi-
sions, 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 reflec-
tor lamps, showerheads, faucets, water closets, and uri-
nals’’ for ‘‘ballasts’’, was executed by making amend-
ment 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 di-
rected amendment of par. (6)(B) by substituting
‘‘6295(r)’’ for ‘‘6295(o)’’, was executed by making amend-
ment 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 clos-
ets, and urinals, water use,’’ after ‘‘energy use’’.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(B)(i), sub-
stituted ‘‘(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 uri-
nals, 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 ac-
cordance with test procedures prescribed under sec-
tion 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 sub-
stituted ‘‘Secretary’’ for ‘‘Administrator’’, meaning
Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration,
wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2012 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(13), Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1525,
provided that: ‘‘This subsection [amending this section
and sections 6294, 6295, 6297, 6313, 6314, and 6316 of this
title] and the amendments made by this subsection
take effect as if included in the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat.
1492).’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 316(a)(2), Dec. 19, 2007, 121
Stat. 1572, provided that: ‘‘The amendment made by
paragraph (1) [amending this section] takes effect on
August 8, 2005.’’
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date
that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub.
L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under sec-
tion 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
§ 6292. Coverage
(a) In general
The following consumer products, excluding
those consumer products designed solely for use
in recreational vehicles and other mobile equip-
ment, 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 com-
pressor 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, gen-
eral service incandescent lamps, and incandes-
cent 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 con-
sumer product as a covered product if he deter-
mines that—
(A) classifying products of such type as cov-
ered products is necessary or appropriate to
carry out the purposes of this chapter, and
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Budget contract** — The term “budget contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months.
(2) **Fixed-price contract** — The term “fixed-price contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations.
(3) **Price cap contract** — The term “price cap contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract.
**(b) Assistance** At the request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide information, technical assistance, and funding—
(1) to develop education and outreach programs to encourage consumers to fill their storage facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil during the summer months; and
(2) to promote the use of budget contracts, price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other advantageous financial arrangements,
to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply shortages of those products.
**(c) Preference** In implementing this section, the Secretary shall give preference to States that contribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs.
**(d) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
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