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15 U.S.C. § 2231 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2231. Cooperative agreements with Federal facilities
The Administrator shall make publicly available, including through the Internet, information on procedures for establishing cooperative agreements between State and local fire and emergency services and Federal facilities in their region relating to the provision of fire and emergency services.
(Pub. L. 93–498, § 36, formerly § 34, as added Pub. L. 106–503, title I, § 106, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2301; renumbered § 36, Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title X, § 1057, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1616.)
15 U.S.C. § 2234 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2234. Encouraging adoption of standards for firefighter health and safety
The Administrator shall promote adoption by fire services of national voluntary consensus standards for firefighter health and safety, including such standards for firefighter operations, training, staffing, and fitness, by—
(1) educating fire services about such standards;
(2) encouraging the adoption at all levels of government of such standards; and
(3) making recommendations on other ways in which the Federal Government can promote the adoption of such standards by fire services.
(Pub. L. 93–498, § 37, as added Pub. L. 110–376, § 7, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4060.)
15 U.S.C. § 2303 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2303. Designation of written warranties
(a) Full (statement of duration) or limited warranty
Any warrantor warranting a consumer product by means of a written warranty shall clearly and conspicuously designate such warranty in the following manner, unless exempted from doing so by the Commission pursuant to subsection (c) of this section:
(1) If the written warranty meets the Federal minimum standards for warranty set forth in section 2304 of this title, then it shall be conspicuously designated a “full (statement of duration) warranty”.
(2) If the written warranty does not meet the Federal minimum standards for warranty set forth in section 2304 of this title, then it shall be conspicuously designated a “limited warranty”.
(b) Applicability of requirements, standards, etc., to representations or statements of customer satisfaction
This section and sections 2302 and 2304 of this title shall not apply to statements or representations which are similar to expressions of general policy concerning customer satisfaction and which are not subject to any specific limitations.
(c) Exemptions by Commission
In addition to exercising the authority pertaining to disclosure granted in section 2302 of this title, the Commission may by rule determine when a written warranty does not have to be designated either “full (statement of duration)” or “limited” in accordance with this section.
(d) Applicability to consumer products costing more than $10 and not designated as full warranties
The provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of this section apply only to warranties which pertain to consumer products actually costing the consumer more than $10 and which are not designated “full (statement of duration) warranties”.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 103, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2187.)
15 U.S.C. § 2305 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2305. Full and limited warranting of a consumer product
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the selling of a consumer product which has both full and limited warranties if such warranties are clearly and conspicuously differentiated.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 105, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2188.)
15 U.S.C. § 2306 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2306. Service contracts; rules for full, clear and conspicuous disclosure of terms and conditions; addition to or in lieu of written warranty
(a) The Commission may prescribe by rule the manner and form in which the terms and conditions of service contracts shall be fully, clearly, and conspicuously disclosed.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a supplier or warrantor from entering into a service contract with the consumer in addition to or in lieu of a written warranty if such contract fully, clearly, and conspicuously discloses its terms and conditions in simple and readily understood language.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 106, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2188.)
15 U.S.C. § 2307 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2307. Designation of representatives by warrantor to perform duties under written or implied warranty
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any warrantor from designating representatives to perform duties under the written or implied warranty: Provided, That such warrantor shall make reasonable arrangements for compensation of such designated representatives, but no such designation shall relieve the warrantor of his direct responsibilities to the consumer or make the representative a cowarrantor.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 107, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2189.)
15 U.S.C. § 2308 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2308. Implied warranties
(a) Restrictions on disclaimers or modifications
No supplier may disclaim or modify (except as provided in subsection (b) of this section) any implied warranty to a consumer with respect to such consumer product if (1) such supplier makes any written warranty to the consumer with respect to such consumer Product, or (2) at the time of sale, or within 90 days thereafter, such supplier enters into a service contract with the consumer which applies to such consumer product.
(b) Limitation on duration
For purposes of this chapter (other than section 2304(a)(2) of this title), implied warranties may be limited in duration to the duration of a written warranty of reasonable duration, if such limitation is conscionable and is set forth in clear and unmistakable language and prominently displayed on the face of the warranty.
(c) Effectiveness of disclaimers, modifications, or limitations
A disclaimer, modification, or limitation made in violation of this section shall be ineffective for purposes of this chapter and State law.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 108, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2189.)
15 U.S.C. § 2309 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2309. Procedures applicable to promulgation of rules by Commission
(a) Oral presentation
Any rule prescribed under this chapter shall be prescribed in accordance with section 553 of title 5; except that the Commission shall give interested persons an opportunity for oral presentations of data, views, and arguments, in addition to written submissions. A transcript shall be kept of any oral presentation. Any such rule shall be subject to judicial review under section 57a(e) of this title in the same manner as rules prescribed under section 57a(a)(1)(B) of this title, except that section 57a(e)(3)(B) of this title shall not apply.
(b) Warranties and warranty practices involved in sale of used motor vehicles
The Commission shall initiate within one year after January 4, 1975, a rulemaking proceeding dealing with warranties and warranty practices in connection with the sale of used motor vehicles; and, to the extent necessary to supplement the protections offered the consumer by this chapter, shall prescribe rules dealing with such warranties and practices. In prescribing rules under this subsection, the Commission may exercise any authority it may have under this chapter, or other law, and in addition it may require disclosure that a used motor vehicle is sold without any warranty and specify the form and content of such disclosure.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 109, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2189.)
15 U.S.C. § 2312 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2312. Effective dates
(a) Effective date of chapter
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter shall take effect 6 months after January 4, 1975, but shall not apply to consumer products manufactured prior to such date.
(b) Effective date of section 2302(a)
Section 2302(a) of this title shall take effect 6 months after the final publication of rules respecting such section; except that the Commission, for good cause shown, may postpone the applicability of such sections until one year after such final publication in order to permit any designated classes of suppliers to bring their written warranties into compliance with rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Promulgation of rules
The Commission shall promulgate rules for initial implementation of this chapter as soon as possible after January 4, 1975, but in no event later than one year after such date.
(Pub. L. 93–637, title I, § 112, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2192.)
15 U.S.C. § 2402 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2402. Congressional statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter—
(1) to establish a national policy which will encourage productivity growth consistent with needs of the economy, the natural environment, and the needs, rights, and best interests of management, the work force, and consumers; and
(2) to establish as an independent establishment of the executive branch a National Center for Productivity and Quality of Working Life to focus, coordinate, and promote efforts to improve the rate of productivity growth.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title I, § 102, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 734.)
15 U.S.C. § 2403 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2403. Congressional declaration of policy
(a) Stimulation of high rate of productivity growth
The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of productivity on the interrelations of all components of the national economy, declares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, to stimulate a high rate of productivity growth.
(b) Improvement and coordination of Federal plans to carry out policy
It is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter.
(c) Interpretation of laws, rules, etc., to carry out policy
The laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the United States shall be so interpreted as to give full force and effect to this policy.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title I, § 103, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 734.)
15 U.S.C. § 2404 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2404. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter—
(1) the term “Center” means the National Center for Productivity and Quality of Working Life;
(2) the term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Center;
(3) the terms “productivity growth” and “improved productivity” shall be interpreted to include, but not be limited to, improvements in technology, management techniques, and the quality of working life; and
(4) the term “quality of working life” shall be interpreted to mean the conditions of work relating to the role of the worker in the production process.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title I, § 104, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 735.)
15 U.S.C. § 2413 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2413. Executive Director and Deputy Director
(a) Appointment of Executive Director; term of temporary Executive Director
The Center shall have an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties and functions of the office. No person shall serve as acting or temporary Executive Director for a period in excess of three months.
(b) Appointment of Deputy Director; functions
The Executive Director shall appoint a Deputy Director, who shall perform such functions as the Executive Director may prescribe. The Deputy Director shall act for and exercise the powers of the Executive Director during the absence of disability of the Executive Director.
(c) Powers and duties of Executive Director
The Executive Director shall be responsible for the exercise of all powers and the discharge of all duties of the Center. The Executive Director shall have authority over and control of all of the staff of the Center and their activities. The Executive Director shall maintain budgets and allocate available funds as appropriate in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Compensation of Executive Director; dual employment
The Executive Director shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed that provided for Executive level IV under section 5315 of title 5 as determined by the President, and shall have no other employment, public or private, during the tenure of his appointment.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title II, § 203, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 736.)
15 U.S.C. § 2415 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2415. Powers of the Center
In carrying out its functions, the Center is authorized—
(1) to enter into contracts or other funding arrangements, or modifications thereof, in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(2) to organize and conduct, directly by contract or other funding arrangements with other public agencies or private organizations, conferences, meetings, seminars, workshops, or other forums for the presentation and dissemination of relevant information generated or collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(3) to make such studies and recommendations to the President and to Congress as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Center;
(4) to implement a program and secure necessary facilities for the collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of data and information as required in order to carry out the public information functions under this chapter; and
(5) to undertake such other studies, reviews, activities, and to make such recommendations and reports as may be required to carry out the functions of the Center.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title II, § 205, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 739.)
15 U.S.C. § 2416 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2416. Contracts and other funding arrangements
(a) Qualification of contracts or arrangements
No contracts or other funding arrangements may be entered into under this chapter unless—
(1) such contracts or other funding arrangements will be consistent with the policies and purposes of this chapter and of potential benefit to other users in the public or private sectors;
(2) provisions are made to evaluate the demonstration program and maintain improvement data, such evaluation either to be implemented by the participating parties in accordance with specifications established by the Center, or to be implemented by or on behalf of the Center; and
(3) the participating parties agree that all information relating to any innovation or achievement generated in the course of any Center-funded demonstration program shall be public information.
(b) Duration of contracts or arrangements
No contract or other funding arrangement shall be made or entered into pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for a period of more than three years.
(c) Non-Federal share of project in cash or in kind
Any non-Federal share of a project may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including, but not limited to, plant, equipment, or services.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title II, § 206, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 739.)
15 U.S.C. § 2417 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2417. Criteria for participating parties
(a) Establishment of criteria by regulation
The Center shall prescribe by regulation, after consultation with appropriate agencies and officials of Federal, State, and local governments, basic criteria for the participating parties under this chapter.
(b) Reallocation of funds
If the Center determines, on the basis of information available to it during any fiscal year, that a portion of the funds provided to a participating party for that fiscal year will not be required by the party or will become available by virtue of the application of regulations established by the Center to govern noncompliance by a participating party, that portion shall be available for reallocation under this section.
(c) Establishment of criteria for determination of noncompliance
The Center shall by regulation prescribe the basic criteria for determination of noncompliance by participating parties including appropriate provisions for notice and hearing with respect to such determination.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title II, § 207, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 739.)
15 U.S.C. § 2418 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2418. Annual report
(a) Contents
Not later than December 31 of each year, the Center shall report to the President and to the Congress on activities pursuant to the provision of this subchapter during the preceding fiscal year; such reports shall include a detailed statement of all public and private funds received and expended together with such recommendations as the Center deems appropriate. Such report shall include an analysis of the extent to which each agency of the Federal Government which has significant responsibilities for assisting in the improvement of productivity is carrying out such responsibilities consistent with the provisions of this chapter, including (A) an accounting of all funds expended or obligated by such agencies for activities and projects to improve productivity growth, (B) an assessment of the extent to which such expenditures or obligations have furthered the policies of the Center, and (C) the Center’s recommendations on how these expenditures and obligations can be better coordinated to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Referral to appropriate committees
Each report required to be submitted to the Congress by this chapter shall be referred to the standing committee or committees having jurisdiction over any part of the subject matter of the report.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title II, § 208, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 740.)
15 U.S.C. § 2431 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2431. Liaison with Center
(a) Designee
Each department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government shall designate a qualified individual to serve as liaison with the Center and to assist the Center in carrying out its functions pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Consultation with departments, agencies, and independent establishments of Federal Government
Each department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government shall keep the Center currently informed of its programs, policies, and initiatives to improve productivity which relate to the responsibilities of the Center, and shall consult with the Center prior to the obligation or expenditure of funds for activities or projects to improve productivity growth.
(c) Access to information
Each Federal department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government is authorized and directed to furnish or allow access to all relevant materials and information required by the Center to carry out its functions under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title III, § 301, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 740.)
15 U.S.C. § 2432 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2432. Internal review
Each department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government, in coordination with the Center, shall study and review the promulgation and implementation of its statutory authority, policies, and regulations, and shall identify such statutes, policies, and regulations which adversely affect productivity growth in the public or private sectors of the United States, or those which impede the efficient functioning of the Nation’s economy, and shall recommend to the President and the Congress, or implement where appropriate, alternative statutes, policies, and regulations which will contribute to the achievement of the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title III, § 302, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 740.)
15 U.S.C. § 2433 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2433. Support of external activities
Each department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government, in coordination with the Center, shall, to the extent appropriate, make available to State and local governments, labor organizations, industry, public institutions, and other qualified organizations advice, information, and support, including financial and other assistance, designed to maintain, promote, and enhance sustained productivity growth in the public and private sectors of the United States.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title III, § 303, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 741.)
15 U.S.C. § 2434 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2434. Internal productivity
Each department, agency, and independent establishment of the Federal Government shall identify, develop, initiate, and support appropriate programs, systems, procedures, policies, and techniques to improve the productivity of such departments and agencies, including the implementation, where desirable, of specific programs recommended, supported, or implemented by the Center.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title III, § 304, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 741.)
15 U.S.C. § 2435 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2435. Other statutory obligations
Nothing in this subchapter affects any specific statutory obligation of any Federal agency (1) to coordinate or consult with any other Federal or State agency or (2) to act, or to refrain from acting, contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other Federal or State agency.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title III, § 305, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 741.)
15 U.S.C. § 2461 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2461. Audit, review, and evaluation
(a) Audit, etc., by Comptroller General
The Comptroller General of the United States shall audit, review, and evaluate the implementation of the provisions of this chapter by the Center.
(b) Report to Congress; contents
Not less than thirty months nor more than thirty-six months after November 28, 1975, the Comptroller General shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on his audit conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, which shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Center’s activities;
(2) an evaluation of the effect of the activities of the Center on the efficiency, and effectiveness, of affected Federal agencies in carrying out their assigned functions and duties under this chapter; and
(3) recommendations concerning any legislation he deems necessary, and the reasons therefor, for improving the implementation of the objectives of this chapter as set forth in section 2402 of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title V, § 501, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 742.)
15 U.S.C. § 2471 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2471. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this chapter, not to exceed $6,250,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the subsequent transition period ending September 30, 1976; not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977; and not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978. Funds appropriated for any fiscal year shall remain available for obligation until expended.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title VII, § 701, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 743.)