A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for Federal energy conservation standards for flourescent lamp ballasts.
National Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include fluorescent lamp ballasts within the list of products covered by the Act. Amends the definition of "consumer product" to include fluorescent lamp ballasts distributed in commerce for personal or commercial use or consumption.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to prescribe test procedures for such ballasts manufactured on or after January 1, 1990. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe labeling rules for such ballasts according to specified guidelines. Sets forth energy efficiency standards for such ballasts. Preempts State energy conservation standards for such ballasts unless such standards were prescribed or enacted before the date of enactment of this Act.
Other Measure S.2167 Passed House in Lieu.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-345.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-345.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 100-357
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Passed House by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 100-357.
Became Public Law No: 100-357.