Skip to main content
S 83 100th Congress Senate Commerce Administrative procedure Air conditioning Building laws Business and commerce Civil actions and liability Consumer protection Courts and Civil Procedure Department of Energy District courts Electric appliances Energy Energy conservation Energy efficiency Energy policy Federal preemption Gas appliances Government and business Government paperwork Government records, documents, and information

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

Introduced: January 6, 1987 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 1987
Became Public Law No: 100-12.
Mar 17, 1987
Signed by President.
Mar 6, 1987
Presented to President.
Mar 6, 1987
Measure Signed in Senate.
Mar 3, 1987
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 1987
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 1987
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 19, 1987
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 17, 1987
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6. Record Vote No: 28.
Feb 17, 1987
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6. Record Vote No: 28.
Feb 17, 1987
Considered by Senate.
Feb 5, 1987
Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
Feb 5, 1987
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 5, 1987
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Jan 30, 1987
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
Jan 30, 1987
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jan 29, 87 with amendments. With written report No. 100-6.
Jan 28, 1987
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 6, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
Jan 6, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 6, 1987
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-6)

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to add to the list of products covered under the Act: (1) freezers which can be operated by alternating current electricity (with specified exceptions); (2) central air conditioning heat pumps; (3) direct heating equipment; and (4) pool heaters. Deletes from specific coverage: (1) humidifiers; and (2) dehumidifiers. Excludes from such coverage consumer products designed solely for use in recreational vehicles and other mobile equipment.

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to amend Federal energy efficiency test procedures for appliances under specified guidelines.

Prohibits manufacturers from making any representations regarding the energy efficiency of appliances covered by this Act unless such appliances have been tested in accordance with the Federal test procedures, and the manufacturer's representations fairly disclose the results of such testing.

Sets forth specific Federal energy conservation standards for products covered by this Act and manufactured after certain dates. Establishes deadlines by which the Secretary must issue rules regarding such standards. Details the criteria to be applied if such standards are revised.

Revises the information requirements with which manufacturers must comply to provide that the Secretary shall exercise authority in a manner designed to minimize unnecessary burdens on manufacturers of covered products.

Revises the rules under which State regulations are superseded by the Federal regulations for testing and labeling requirements and energy conservation standards.

Permits the waiver of Federal preemption if the Secretary finds that such waiver is needed to meet compelling and unusual local energy conditions. Prescribes procedural guidelines for such a waiver.

Details conditions under which State and local building code requirements regarding energy conservation standards are not superseded by the standards promulgated under this Act.

Permits the commencement of a citizen's suit against the Secretary for failure to comply with a nondiscretionary duty to issue rules according to prescribed schedules. Directs the courts to expedite the disposition of such suits.

Vests jurisdiction in the Federal district courts over actions brought by any adversely affected person to determine whether a State or local government is complying with the requirements of this Act.

Declares that the required submission by the Secretary of an annual report regarding Federal energy efficiency standards does not constitute a defense or justification for a failure by the Secretary to comply with the nondiscretionary duty provided for in this Act.

What's happening now March 17, 1987

Became Public Law No: 100-12.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1