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S.83

Title: A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation

standards for appliances.

Sponsor: Sen Jolmston, J. Bemien [LA] (introduced 1/6/1987) Cosponsors (68)

Related Bills: I-I.R.87

Latest Major Action: 3/17/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-12.

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SUMMARY AS OF:

2/17/1987--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other swnmaries'

(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #28 (89-6))

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 (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. Provides that

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after the statutory deadlines have been met, the Secretary is authorized to publish further final rules to

determine whether standards for a covered product should be amended. Authorizes any person to

petition the Secretary to conduct a rulemaking to determine whether the standards established in

previous rulemakings should be amended. Sets forth the criteria which the Secretary must meet in order

to grant such a petition.

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: (1) any adversely affected

person to determine whether a State or local government is complying with the requirements of this Act;

and (2) any person who files a petition for an amended standard which has been denied by the Secretary.

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.

MAJOR ACTIONS: m

1/6/1987 Introduced in Senate

1/3 0/1 987 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.

2/17/1987 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6.

Record Vote No: 28.

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3/3/1987 Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

3/17/1987 Signed by President.

3/17/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-12.

ALL ACTIONS: F1oor Acions/CoiigressioriaI Record Page References)

1/6/1987:

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

1/6/1987:

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.

1/28/1987:

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments

favorably.

1/30/1987:

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.

1/30/1987:

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.

2/5/1987:

S.AMDT.3() Proposed by Senator Johnston for Senator Evans.

To adjust the minimum fuel efficiency standard for gas steam boilers.

2/5/1987:

S.AMDI'.3() Amendment SP 30 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

2/5/1987:

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

2/5/1987:

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

2/5/1987:

Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.

2/17/1987:

S.AMDT.3 I Proposed by Senator Gramm.

To substitute extended schedules for amending appliance energy efficiency standards with a

provision allowing persons to petition to have the standards amended.

2/17/1987:

S.AMDT,3 I Amendment SP 31 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

2/17/1987:

Considered by Senate.

2/17/1987:

Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6. Record Vote No: 28.

2/19/1987:

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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3/3/1987:

Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

3/3/1987:

Passed House by Voice Vote.

3/3/1987:

Cleared for White House.

3/6/1987:

Measure Signed in Senate.

3/6/1987:

Presented to President.

3/17/1987:

Signed by President.

3/17/1987:

Became Public Law No: 100-12.

TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS REPORTED TO SENATE:

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS PASSED SENATE:

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS ENACTED:

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

• OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation

standards for appliances.

COSPONSORS(68), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by dae

Sen Adams, I3rock [WA] - 1/6/1987 Sen I3aLLCUS. Max [MT] - 1/21/1987

Sc u B dntsen. Lloyd M. [TX] - 1/6/1987

Scu Biuiaman. .Jei [NM] - 2/5/1987

Sen Bdel1. Joseph R., Jr. [DEl - 1/6/1987

Sen Bond. Chrislophei S. [MO] - 2/3/1987

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Sen Boien. David L. [OK] - 1/12/1987

Sen BreaLix, John B. [LA] - 2/5/1987

Sen BLirdiek. Qitentin N. [ND] - 1/6/1987

Sen Cli lies. Lawion [FL] - 2/3/1987

Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 2/5/1987

Sen D'Arnai:o, Alfoilse [NY] - 1/6/1987

Sen Daschle, Thomas A. [SD] - 2/4/1987

Sen Dornenici, Pete V. [NM] - 2/3/1987

Sen Evans, Daniel J. [WA] - 1/6/1987

Sen Ford, Wendell H. [KY] - 1/6/1987

Sen Glenn. John H., Jr. [OH] - 2/3/1987

Sen Graharn, Boh [FL] - 2/3/1987

Sen 1-larkin, Torn [IA] - 1/6/1987

Sen 1-Ieinz, John [PA] - 1/6/1987

Sen !nouye, Daniel K. [HI] - 2/4/1987

Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 1/6/1987

Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 1/6/1987

Sen Matsunaa. SjM. [HI] - 1/6/1987

Sen Boschwitz, Rudy [MN] - 2/2/1987

Sen Bumpers, Dale [AR] - 1/6/1987

Sen C!iae, John H. [RI] - 2/2/1987

Sen Cochran, Iliad [MS] - 1/6/1987

Sen Cranston, Alan [CA] - 1/21/1987

Sen Daiiforth, John C. [MO] - 2/2/1987

Sen Dodd, Christopher i. [CT] - 2/3/1987

Sen Durenherger. Dave [MN] - 2/4/1987

Sen Exon, J James [NE] - 2/4/1987

Sen Fowler. Wych, Jr. [GA] - 1/28/1987

Seii Gore, Albert, Jr. [TN] - 1/6/1987

Sen Grass Icy, Chuck [IA] - 1/28/1987

Sen Heflin, Howell [AL] - 2/5/1987

Sen Hollings, Ernest F. [SC] - 1/28/1987

Sen Kasleri. Robeil W., Jr. [WI] - 1/6/1987

Sen Kerry, Joim F. [MA] - 1/6/1987

Seii Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 1/12/1987

Sen Meicher, .John [MT] - 1/6/1987

Sen Metzenbaum1jjoward M. [OH] - 1/6/1987 Sen Mikuiski, Barbara A. [MD] - 2/5/1987

Sen Mitchell. Ge0r2e .1. [ME] - 1/21/1987 Sen Moynihan, Daniel Pa[iick [NY] 2/2/1987

Sen Nwm. Sam [GA] - 2/4/1987 Sen Pell, Claihorne [RI] - 1/12/1987

Sen Proxrnire, William [WI] - 1/6/1987

Sen Quayle, Dan [IN] - 1/6/1987

Sen Pryor, David I-I. [AR] - 1/6/1987

Sen Reid. Hany [NV] - 1/28/1987

Sen Riegle, Donald W.. Jr. [MI] - 1/21/1987 Sen Rockefeller, John D,, [V [WV] - 2/5/1987

Sen Roth Jr., William V. [DE] - 1/28/1987

Sen Sanford, Terry [NC] - 1/21/1987

Sen Sassei. Jim [TN] - 1/12/1987

Sen Simon. Paul [IL] - 2/3/1987

Seti Slafford, Robert T. [VT] - 2/2/1987

Seii Warner, John [VA] - 1/6/1987

Sen Wilson. Pete [CA] - 2/4/1987

Sen Rudman. Warren [NH] - 2/4/1987

Sen Sarbanes, Paul S. [MD] - 1/6/1987

Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 2/5/1987

Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 1/6/1987

Sen Trible. Paul S. Jr. [VA] - 1/12/1987

Sen Weickr. Lowell P., Jr. [CT] - 1/6/1987

Sen Wiah. Timothy [CO] - 1/6/1987

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COMMITTEE(S):

Committee/Subcommittee:

Senate Energy and Natural

Resources

Subcomniinee on Energy

Regulation and

Conserv at. it)n

Activity:

Referral, Markup, Reporting

Referral

RELATED BILL DETAILS: (additional related bills may be indentified in Status)

Bill:

H.R87

1-1. R. 87

AMENDMENT(S):

Relationship:

Identical bill identified by CRS

Companion bill

1. S .AMDT.30 to 5.83 To adjust the minimum fuel efficiency standard for gas steam boilers.

Sponsor: Sen Evans, Daniel J. [WA] (introduced 2/5/1987) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 2/5/1987 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SP 30 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

2. S.AMDT.3 I to 5.83 To substitute extended schedules for amending appliance energy efficiency

standards with a provision allowing persons to petition to have the standards amended.

Sponsor: Sen Grarnrn, Phil [TX] (introduced 2/17/1987) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 2/17/1987 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SP 31 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

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