US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 6294

Labeling

(a)

In general

(1)
section 6292(a) of this title The Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section applicable to all covered products of each of the types specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (6), and (8) through (12) of , except to the extent that, with respect to any such type (or class thereof), the Commission determines under the second sentence of subsection (b)(5) that labeling in accordance with this section is not technologically or economically feasible.
(2)
(A)
section 6292(a) of this title The Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section applicable to all covered products of each of the types specified in paragraphs (3), (5), and (7) of , except to the extent that with respect to any such type (or class thereof), the Commission determines under the second sentence of subsection (b)(5) that labeling in accordance with this section is not technologically or economically feasible or is not likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions.
(B)
section 6292(a) of this titlesection 6295 of this title The Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section applicable to the covered product specified in paragraph (13) of and to which standards are applicable under . Such rules shall provide that the labeling of any fluorescent lamp ballast manufactured on or after , will indicate conspicuously, in a manner prescribed by the Commission under subsection (b) by , a capital letter “E” printed within a circle on the ballast and on the packaging of the ballast or of the luminaire into which the ballast has been incorporated.
(C)

Metal halide lamp fixtures.—

(i)

In general .—

section 6292(a)(19) of this titlesection 6295 of this titleThe Commission shall issue labeling rules under this section applicable to the covered product specified in and to which standards are applicable under .
(ii)

Labeling .—

The rules shall provide that the labeling of any metal halide lamp fixture manufactured on or after the later of , or the date that is 270 days after , shall indicate conspicuously, in a manner prescribed by the Commission under subsection (b) by , a capital letter “E” printed within a circle on the packaging of the fixture, and on the ballast contained in the fixture.
(D)
(i)
Not later than 18 months after , the Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section applicable to general service fluorescent lamps, medium base compact fluorescent lamps, and general service incandescent lamps. Except as provided in clause (ii), such rules shall provide that the labeling of any general service fluorescent lamp, medium base compact fluorescent lamp, and general service incandescent lamp manufactured after the 12-month period beginning on the date of the publication of such rule shall indicate conspicuously on the packaging of the lamp, in a manner prescribed by the Commission under subsection (b), such information as the Commission deems necessary to enable consumers to select the most energy efficient lamps which meet their requirements. Labeling information for incandescent lamps shall be based on performance when operated at 120 volts input, regardless of the rated lamp voltage.
(ii)
section 6295(i) of this title If the Secretary determines that compliance with the standards specified in for any lamp will result in the discontinuance of the manufacture of such lamp, the Commission may exempt such lamp from the labeling rules prescribed under clause (i).
(iii)

Rulemaking to consider effectiveness of lamp labeling.—

(I)

In general .—

Not later than 1 year after , the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking to consider—
(aa)
the effectiveness of current lamp labeling for power levels or watts, light output or lumens, and lamp lifetime; and
(bb)
alternative labeling approaches that will help consumers to understand new high-efficiency lamp products and to base the purchase decisions of the consumers on the most appropriate source that meets the requirements of the consumers for lighting level, light quality, lamp lifetime, and total lifecycle cost.
(II)

Completion .—

The Commission shall—
(aa)
complete the rulemaking not later than the date that is 30 months after ; and
(bb)
section 6295(i)(1)(A) of this title consider reopening the rulemaking not later than 180 days before the effective dates of the standards for general service incandescent lamps established under , if the Commission determines that further labeling changes are needed to help consumers understand lamp alternatives.
(E)
(i)
section 6295 of this titlesection 6295 of this title Not later than one year after , the Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section for showerheads and faucets to which standards are applicable under subsection (j) of . Such rules shall provide that the labeling of any showerhead or faucet manufactured after the 12-month period beginning on the date of the publication of such rule shall be consistent with the marking and labeling requirements of ASME A112.18.1M–1989, except that each showerhead and flow restricting or controlling spout-end device shall bear a permanent legible marking indicating the flow rate, expressed in gallons per minute (gpm) or gallons per cycle (gpc), and the flow rate value shall be the actual flow rate or the maximum flow rate specified by the standards established in subsection (j) of .
(ii)
If the marking and labeling requirements of ASME A112.18.1M–1989 are revised at any time and approved by ANSI, the Commission shall amend the labeling rules established pursuant to clause (i) to be consistent with such revised ASME/ANSI requirements unless such requirements are inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter or the requirement specified in clause (i) requiring each showerhead and flow restricting or controlling spout-end device to bear a permanent legible marking indicating the flow rate of such product.
(F)
(i)
section 6295 of this titlesection 6295 of this title Not later than one year after , the Commission shall prescribe labeling rules under this section for water closets and urinals to which standards are applicable under subsection (k) of . Such rules shall provide that the labeling of any water closet or urinal manufactured after the 12-month period beginning on the date of the publication of such rule shall be consistent with the marking and labeling requirements of ASME A112.19.2M–1990, except that each fixture (and flushometer valve associated with such fixture) shall bear a permanent legible marking indicating the water use, expressed in gallons per flush (gpf), and the water use value shall be the actual water use or the maximum water use specified by the standards established in subsection (k) of .
(ii)
If the marking and labeling requirements of ASME A112.19.2M–1990 are revised at any time and approved by ANSI, the Commission shall amend the labeling rules established pursuant to clause (i) to be consistent with such revised ASME/ANSI requirements unless such requirements are inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter or the requirement specified in clause (i) requiring each fixture and flushometer valve to bear a permanent legible marking indicating the water use of such fixture or flushometer valve.
(iii)
Any labeling rules prescribed under this subparagraph before , shall provide that, with respect to any gravity tank-type white 2-piece toilet which has a water use greater than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf), any printed matter distributed or displayed in connection with such product (including packaging and point of sale material, catalog material, and print advertising) shall include, in a conspicuous manner, the words “For Commercial Use Only”.
(G)
(i)
Not later than 90 days after , the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking to consider—
(I)
the effectiveness of the consumer products labeling program in assisting consumers in making purchasing decisions and improving energy efficiency; and
(II)
changes to the labeling rules (including categorical labeling) that would improve the effectiveness of consumer product labels.
(ii)
Not later than 2 years after , the Commission shall complete the rulemaking initiated under clause (i).
(H)
(i)
Not later than 18 months after , the Commission shall issue by rule, in accordance with this section, labeling requirements for the electricity used by ceiling fans to circulate air in a room.
(ii)
The rule issued under clause (i) shall apply to products manufactured after the later of—
(I)
; or
(II)
the date that is 60 days after the final rule is issued.
(I)

Labeling requirements.—

(i)

In general .—

Subject to clauses (ii) through (iv), not later than 18 months after the date of issuance of applicable Department of Energy testing procedures, the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (acting through the Energy Star program), shall, by regulation, prescribe labeling or other disclosure requirements for the energy use of—
(I)
televisions;
(II)
personal computers;
(III)
cable or satellite set-top boxes;
(IV)
stand-alone digital video recorder boxes; and
(V)
personal computer monitors.
(ii)

Alternate testing procedures .—

In the absence of applicable testing procedures described in clause (i) for products described in subclauses (I) through (V) of that clause, the Commission may, by regulation, prescribe labeling or other disclosure requirements for a consumer product category described in clause (i) if the Commission—
(I)
identifies adequate non-Department of Energy testing procedures for those products; and
(II)
determines that labeling of, or other disclosures relating to, those products is likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions.
(iii)

Deadline and requirements for labeling.—

(I)

Deadline .—

Not later than 18 months after the date of promulgation of any requirements under clause (i) or (ii), the Commission shall require labeling of, or other disclosure requirements for, electronic products described in clause (i).
(II)

Requirements .—

The requirements prescribed under clause (i) or (ii) may include specific requirements for each electronic product to be labeled with respect to the placement, size, and content of Energy Guide labels.
(iv)

Determination of feasibility .—

Clause (i) or (ii) shall not apply in any case in which the Commission determines that labeling in accordance with this subsection—
(I)
is not technologically or economically feasible; or
(II)
is not likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions.
(3)
section 6292(a) of this title The Commission may prescribe a labeling rule under this section applicable to covered products of a type specified in paragraph (20) of (or a class thereof) if—
(A)
the Commission or the Secretary has made a determination with respect to such type (or class thereof) that labeling in accordance with this section will assist purchasers in making purchasing decisions,
(B)
section 6293(b)(1)(B) of this title the Secretary has prescribed test procedures under for such type (or class thereof), and
(C)
the Commission determines with respect to such type (or class thereof) that application of labeling rules under this section to such type (or class thereof) is economically and technologically feasible.
(4)
Any determination under this subsection shall be published in the Federal Register.
(5)
(A)
section 6295 of this titlesection 6293 of this title For covered products described in subsections (u) through (ff) of , after a test procedure has been prescribed under , the Secretary or the Commission, as appropriate, may prescribe, by rule, under this section labeling requirements for the products.
(B)
section 6295(y) of this title In the case of products to which TP–1 standards under apply, labeling requirements shall be based on the “Standard for the Labeling of Distribution Transformer Efficiency” prescribed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA TP–3) as in effect on .
(C)
section 6295(dd) of this title In the case of dehumidifiers covered under , the Commission shall not require an “Energy Guide” label.
(6)

Authority to include additional product categories .—

section 6292 of this titleThe Commission may, by regulation, require labeling or other disclosures in accordance with this subsection for any consumer product not specified in this subsection or if the Commission determines that labeling for the product is likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions.
(b)

Rules in effect; new rules

(1)
(A)
Any labeling rule in effect on , shall remain in effect until amended, by rule, by the Commission.
(B)
section 6292(a) of this titlesection 6293(b) of this title After , and not later than 30 days after the date on which a proposed test procedure applicable to a covered product of any of the types specified in paragraphs (1) through (13), and paragraphs (15) through (20) of (or class thereof) is prescribed under , the Commission shall publish a proposed labeling rule applicable to such type (or class thereof).
(2)
The Commission shall afford interested persons an opportunity to present written or oral data, views, and comments with respect to the proposed labeling rules published under paragraph (1). The period for such presentations shall not be less than 45 days.
(3)
section 6293(b) of this titlesection 6292(a) of this titlesection 6293(b) of this titlesection 6292(a) of this title Not earlier than 45 days nor later than 60 days after the date on which test procedures are prescribed under with respect to covered products of any type (or class thereof) specified in paragraphs (1) through (12) of , the Commission shall prescribe labeling rules with respect to covered products of such type (or class thereof). Not earlier than 45 days after the date on which test procedures are prescribed under with respect to covered products of a type specified in paragraph (20) of , the Commission may prescribe labeling rules with respect to covered products of such type (or class thereof).
(4)
A labeling rule prescribed under paragraph (3) shall take effect not later than 3 months after the date of prescription of such rule, except that such rules may take effect not later than 6 months after such date of prescription if the Commission determines that such extension is necessary to allow persons subject to such rules adequate time to come into compliance with such rules.
(5)
section 6292(a) of this titlesection 6292(a) of this title The Commission may delay the publication of a proposed labeling rule, or the prescription of a labeling rule, beyond the dates specified in paragraph (1) or (3), if it determines that it cannot publish proposed labeling rules or prescribe labeling rules which meet the requirements of this section on or prior to the date specified in the applicable paragraph and publishes such determination in the Federal Register, together with the reasons therefor. In any such case, it shall publish proposed labeling rules or prescribe labeling rules for covered products of such type (or class thereof) as soon as practicable unless it determines (A) that labeling in accordance with this section is not economically or technically feasible, or (B) in the case of a type specified in paragraphs (3), (5), and (7) of , that labeling in accordance with this section is not likely to assist consumers in purchasing decisions. Any such determination shall be published in the Federal Register, together with the reasons therefor. This paragraph shall not apply to the prescription of a labeling rule with respect to covered products of a type specified in paragraph (20) of .
(c)

Content of label

(1)
Subject to paragraph (6), a rule prescribed under this section shall require that each covered product in the type or class of covered products to which the rule applies bear a label which discloses—
(A)
section 6293 of this title the estimated annual operating cost of such product (determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under ), except that if—
(i)
the Secretary determines that disclosure of estimated annual operating cost is not technologically feasible, or
(ii)
the Commission determines that such disclosure is not likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions or is not economically feasible,
section 6293 of this titlethe Commission shall require disclosure of a different useful measure of energy consumption (determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under ); and
(B)
information respecting the range of estimated annual operating costs for covered products to which the rule applies; except that if the Commission requires disclosure under subparagraph (A) of a measure of energy consumption different from estimated annual operating cost, then the label shall disclose the range of such measure of energy consumption of covered products to which such rule applies.
(2)
A rule under this section shall include the following:
(A)
A description of the type or class of covered products to which such rule applies.
(B)
Subject to paragraph (6), information respecting the range of estimated annual operating costs or other useful measure of energy consumption (determined in such manner as the rule may prescribe) for such type or class of covered products.
(C)
section 6293 of this title A description of the test procedures under used in determining the estimated annual operating costs or other measure of energy consumption of the type or class of covered products.
(D)
A prototype label and directions for displaying such label.
(3)
A rule under this section shall require that the label be displayed in a manner that the Commission determines is likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions and is appropriate to carry out this part. The Commission may permit a tag to be used in lieu of a label in any case in which the Commission finds that a tag will carry out the purposes for which the label was intended.
(4)
A rule under this section applicable to a covered product may require disclosure, in any printed matter displayed or distributed at the point of sale of such product, of any information which may be required under this section to be disclosed on the label of such product. Requirements under this paragraph shall not apply to any broadcast advertisement or any advertisement in any newspaper, magazine, or other periodical.
(5)
The Commission may require that a manufacturer of a covered product to which a rule under this section applies—
(A)
include on the label,
(B)
separately attach to the product, or
(C)
ship with the product,
additional information relating to energy consumption, including instructions for the maintenance, use, or repair of the covered product, if the Commission determines that such additional information would assist consumers in making purchasing decisions or in using such product, and that such requirement would not be unduly burdensome to manufacturers.
(6)
The Commission may delay the effective date of the requirement specified in paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection applicable to a type or class of covered product, insofar as it requires the disclosure on the label of information respecting range of a measure of energy consumption, for not more than 12 months after the date on which the rule under this section is first applicable to such type or class, if the Commission determines that such information will not be available within an adequate period of time before such date.
(7)
section 6292(a) of this title Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (5), and (6) of this subsection shall not apply to the covered product specified in paragraphs (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18) of .
(8)
section 6292(a) of this title If a manufacturer of a covered product specified in paragraph (15) or (17) of elects to provide a label for such covered product conveying the estimated annual operating cost of such product or the range of estimated annual operating costs for the type or class of such product—
(A)
section 6293 of this title such estimated cost or range of costs shall be determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under ;
(B)
the format of such label shall be in accordance with a format prescribed by the Commission; and
(C)
such label shall be displayed in a manner, prescribed by the Commission, to be likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(9)

Discretionary application .—

The Commission may apply paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (5), and (6) of this subsection to the labeling of any product covered by paragraph (2)(I) or (6) of subsection (a).
(d)

Effective date

A rule under this section (or an amendment thereto) shall not apply to any covered product the manufacture of which was completed prior to the effective date of such rule or amendment, as the case may be.

(e)

Study of certain products

section 6308 of this titleThe Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall study consumer products for which labeling rules under this section have not been proposed, in order to determine (1) the aggregate energy consumption of such products, and (2) whether the imposition of labeling requirements under this section would be feasible and useful to consumers in making purchasing decisions. The Secretary shall include the results of such study in the annual report under .

(f)

Consultation

The Secretary and the Commission shall consult with each other on a continuing basis as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out their respective responsibilities under this part. Before the Commission makes any determination under subsection (a)(1), it shall obtain the views of the Secretary and shall take such views into account in making such determination.

(g)

Other authority of the Commission

15 U.S.C. 41Until such time as labeling rules under this section take effect with respect to a type or class of covered product, this section shall not affect any authority of the Commission under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ et seq.] to require labeling with respect to energy consumption of such type or class of covered product.

Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 32489 Stat. 920Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, § 425(b)92 Stat. 3265Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)101 Stat. 124Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(d)102 Stat. 672Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 123(e)106 Stat. 2822Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(4)112 Stat. 3478Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 137119 Stat. 645Pub. L. 110–140, title III121 Stat. 1584Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(12)126 Stat. 1525Pub. L. 115–115, § 2(c)(2)131 Stat. 2281(, , ; , (c), title VI, § 691(b)(2), , , 3288; , (b)(2), , , 125; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , §§ 321(b), 324(d), 325, , , 1593, 1595; , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 94–16389 Stat. 871section 6201 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(E)(ii), (F)(ii) and (c)(8)(C), was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 31138 Stat. 717section 58 of Title 15The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (g), is , , which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see and Tables.

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–1152018— substituted “(20) of section 6292(a)” for “(19) of section 6292(a)” wherever appearing.

Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(12)Pub. L. 110–140, § 325(b)2012—Subsec. (c)(9). , made technical amendment to directory language of . See 2007 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 110–140, § 324(d)(2)2007—Subsec. (a)(2)(C). , added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).

Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(b)Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(iii). , added cl. (iii).

Pub. L. 110–140, § 324(d)(1)Subsec. (a)(2)(D) to (H). , redesignated subpars. (C) to (G) as (D) to (H), respectively.

Pub. L. 110–140, § 325(a)(1)Subsec. (a)(2)(I). , added subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 110–140, § 325(a)(2)Subsec. (a)(6). , added par. (6).

Pub. L. 110–140, § 325(b)Pub. L. 112–210, § 10(a)(12)Subsec. (c)(9). , as amended by , added par. (9).

Pub. L. 109–58, § 137(a)2005—Subsec. (a)(2)(F), (G). , added subpars. (F) and (G).

Pub. L. 109–58, § 137(b)Subsec. (a)(5). , added par. (5).

Pub. L. 105–3881998—Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(ii). substituted “section 6295(i)” for “section 6295(j)”.

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(1)1992—Subsec. (a)(2)(C) to (E). , added subpars. (C) to (E).

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(2)Subsec. (a)(3). , substituted “(19)” for “(14)”.

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(3)Subsec. (b)(1)(B). , substituted “(13), and paragraphs (15) through (19)” for “(14)”.

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(4)Subsec. (b)(3), (5). , substituted “(19)” for “(14)”.

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(5)(A)Subsec. (c)(7). , substituted “paragraphs (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18) of section 6292(a)” for “paragraph (13) of section 6292”.

Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(e)(5)(B)Subsec. (c)(8). , added par. (8).

Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(d)(1)1988—Subsec. (a)(2). , designated existing provision as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).

Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(d)(2)Subsecs. (a)(3), (b)(1)(B), (3), (5). , substituted “(14)” for “(13)”.

Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(d)(3)Subsec. (c)(7). , added par. (7).

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(A)1987—Subsec. (a). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(A)Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (6), and (8) through (12)” for “paragraphs (1) through (9)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(B)Subsec. (a)(2). , substituted “paragraphs (3), (5), and (7)” for “paragraphs (10) through (13)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(C)(i)Subsec. (a)(3). , substituted “paragraph (13)” for “paragraph (14)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(C)(ii)section 6293(a)(5)(B) of this titleSubsec. (a)(3)(A). , added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “the Commission or the Secretary has made a determination with respect to such type (or class thereof) under ,”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(C)(iii)Subsec. (a)(3)(B). , substituted “section 6293(b)(1)(B)” for “section 6293(a)(5)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(D)Subsec. (b). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(D)section 6292(a) of this titlesection 6293(a) of this titleSubsec. (b)(1). , added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Not later than 30 days after the date on which a proposed test procedure applicable to a covered product of any of the types specified in paragraphs (1) through (14) of (or class thereof) is published under , the Commission shall publish a proposed labeling rule applicable to such type (or class thereof).”

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(E)Subsec. (b)(3). , substituted “section 6293(b)” for “section 6293” in two places, “(12)” for “(13)”, and “(13)” for “(14)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(F)Subsec. (b)(5). , substituted “(3), (5), and (7)” for “(10) through (13)” and “(13)” for “(14)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(B)Subsec. (c). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(C)Subsec. (d). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(D)Subsec. (e). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(E)Subsec. (f). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(a)(1)(G), struck out “or (2)” after “subsection (a)(1)”.

Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(2)(F)Subsec. (g). , inserted heading.

Pub. L. 95–619, § 425(b)section 6293(a)(6) of this titlesection 6293(b) of this title1978—Subsec. (a)(1), (2). , struck out labeling rule exception where Administrator had determined under that test procedures could not be developed pursuant to .

Pub. L. 95–619, § 691(b)(2)Subsec. (a)(3). , substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, in cls. (A) and (B).

Pub. L. 95–619, § 691(b)(2)Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i). , substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.

Pub. L. 95–619, § 425(c)Subsec. (c)(5). , inserted “including instructions for the maintenance, use, or repair of the covered product,” after “energy consumption”.

Pub. L. 95–619, § 691(b)(2)Subsecs. (e), (f). , substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–210Pub. L. 110–140section 10(a)(13) of Pub. L. 112–210section 6291 of this titleAmendment by effective as if included in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–140section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140section 1824 of Title 2Amendment by effective on the date that is 1 day after , see , set out as an Effective Date note under , The Congress.

Market Assessments and Consumer Awareness Program

Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 321(c)121 Stat. 1584

“(1)

In general .—

In cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, the Federal Trade Commission, lighting and retail industry associations, energy efficiency organizations, and any other entities that the Secretary of Energy determines to be appropriate, the Secretary of Energy shall—
“(A)
conduct an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps—
“(i)
to identify trends in the market shares of lamp types, efficiencies, and light output levels purchased by residential and nonresidential consumers; and
“(ii)
to better understand the degree to which consumer decisionmaking is based on lamp power levels or watts, light output or lumens, lamp lifetime, and other factors, including information required on labels mandated by the Federal Trade Commission;
“(B)
42 U.S.C. 6294(a)(2)(C)(iii) provide the results of the market assessment to the Federal Trade Commission for consideration in the rulemaking described in section 324(a)(2)(C)(iii) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (); and
“(C)
in cooperation with industry trade associations, lighting industry members, utilities, and other interested parties, carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education that broadly uses the media and other effective communication techniques over an extended period of time to help consumers understand the lamp labels and make energy-efficient lighting choices that meet the needs of consumers.
“(2)

Authorization of appropriations .—

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.”
, , , provided that: