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National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1986

Introduced: August 15, 1986 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 1986
Pocket Vetoed by President.
Oct 21, 1986
Presented to President.
Oct 20, 1986
Measure Signed in Senate.
Oct 15, 1986
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Oct 15, 1986
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Oct 15, 1986
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Oct 15, 1986
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Oct 15, 1986
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Sep 27, 1986
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1007.
Sep 27, 1986
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment. With written report No. 99-497.
Sep 24, 1986
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 2781 with an amendment favorably.
Sep 23, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
Sep 23, 1986
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 22, 1986
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 1986
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 1986
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Sep 19, 1986
Placed on Union Calendar No: 514.
Sep 19, 1986
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 99-850.
Sep 16, 1986
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Sep 16, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 1986
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 10, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 15, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Aug 15, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 15, 1986
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1986 - 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) television sets; (2) humidifiers; and (3) dehumidifiers. Excludes from such coverage consumer products designed solely for use in recreational vehicles and other mobile equipment.

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) 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 such Secretary to comply with the nondiscretionary duty provided for in this Act.

What's happening now November 1, 1986

Pocket Vetoed by President.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2