National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

3 March 1987 · Reported

Status

Other Measure S.83 Passed House in Lieu.

Summary

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 (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 Revises the rules under which State regulations are superseded by the Federal regulations for testing and labeling requirements and energy conservation standards.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conditions under which State and local building code requirements regarding energy conservation standards are not superseded by the standards promulgated under this Act.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.

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Timeline

6 January 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 January 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Source: Committee
24 February 1987
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
24 February 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
26 February 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
26 February 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
3 March 1987
Floor
Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
3 March 1987
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
3 March 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
3 March 1987
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
3 March 1987
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 7.
Source: Calendars
3 March 1987
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-11.
Source: Committee
3 March 1987
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-11.
Source: Committee

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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 3 March 1987
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 3 March 1987
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/87
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