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42 U.S.C. 6291: Definitions
Created in 1975 by Public Law 94-163. Changed by 9 later laws. 2 bills in this Congress would change it.
3 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 42 U.S.C. 6311, 42 U.S.C. 6313, 42 U.S.C. 17386.
3 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Department of Energy (3).
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How it got here
2018
- Pub. L. 115–115, §2(c)(1), substituted "and (20)" for "and (19)". (EPS Improvement Act of 2017) Law text · (6)
- Pub. L. 115–115, §2(a), substituted "External power supply" for "In general" in heading, designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and inserted heading, and added cl. (ii). (EPS Improvement Act of 2017) Law text · (36)
2012
- Pub. L. 112–210, §10(a)(10), inserted a period after "40 watts or higher". (American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act) Law text · (30)
- 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". (American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act) Law text · (30)
- 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,". (American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act) Law text · (30)
- Pub. L. 112–210, §10(a)(7)(B), inserted "when sold at retail," before "is designated". (American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act) Law text · (30)
2007
- 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. (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (29)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §316(b), substituted "87" for "82". (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (30)
- 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— (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (30)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §321(a)(1)(A), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which defined "general service incandescent lamp". (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (30)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §321(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (T) to (EE). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (30)
- 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). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (36)
- 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. (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (46), (47), (48)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §301(a)(2), added par. (52). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (52)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §316(c)(1)(B), added par. (53). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (53)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §322(a)(2), added pars. (54) to (57). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (54), (55), (56), (57)
- Pub. L. 110–140, §324(a), added pars. (58) to (66). (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Law text · (58), (59), (60), (61), (62), (63), (64), (65), (66)
2005
- Pub. L. 109–58, §135(a)(1)(A)(i), substituted "C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1010–1)" for "C78.1–1978(R1984)". (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (29)
- 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)". (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (29)
- Pub. L. 109–58, §135(a)(1)(A)(iii), substituted "C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1019–1)" for "C78.1–1978(R1984)". (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (29)
- Pub. L. 109–58, §135(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (M) to (P). (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (29)
- Pub. L. 109–58, §135(a)(2), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii). (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (30)
- Pub. L. 109–58, §135(a)(3), added pars. (32) to (51). (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Law text · (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38), (39), (40), (41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (47), (48), (49), (50), (51)
1998
- 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. (Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998) Law text · (1)
1992
- Pub. L. 102–486, §123(b)(1), in introductory provisions, struck out "(a)" before "For purposes".
- 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 p… · (1)
- Pub. L. 102–486, §123(b)(2)(A), inserted "or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water" after "energy". · (1)
- 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. · (6)
- 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". · (6)
- Pub. L. 102–486, §123(b)(3)(B)(i), substituted "(15), (16), (17), and (19)" for "and (14)". · (6)
- 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". · (7)
- Pub. L. 102–486, §123(b)(5), added pars. (30) and (31). · (30), (31)
1988
- 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." · (a)
- Pub. L. 100–357, §2(a)(3), substituted "(14)" for "(13)". · (a)
- Pub. L. 100–357, §2(a)(1), added par. (29). · (a)
1987
- 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)
- Pub. L. 100–12, §2(b), added pars. (19) to (28). · (a)
1978
- Pub. L. 95–619 substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator", meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing. · (a), (6), (9)
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