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42 USC § 6291 - Definitions
The term “water heater” means a product which utilizes oil, gas, or electricity to heat potable water for use outside the heater upon demand, including—
The term “F34T12 lamp” (also known as a “F40T12/ES lamp”) means a nominal 34 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1006–1).
The term “F96T12/ES lamp” means a nominal 60 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3006–1).
The term “F96T12HO/ES lamp” means a nominal 95 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 11/2 inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1017–1).
The term “replacement ballast” means a ballast that—
Except as provided in subparagraph (E), the term “fluorescent lamp” means a low pressure mercury electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into light, including only the following:
The term “general service fluorescent lamp” means fluorescent lamps which can be used to satisfy the majority of fluorescent applications, but does not include any lamp designed and marketed for the following nongeneral lighting applications:
Except as provided in subparagraph (E), the term “incandescent lamp” means a lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current, including only the following:
General service incandescent lamp.— (i)
In general.— The term “general service incandescent lamp” means a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that—
Exclusions.— The term “general service incandescent lamp” does not include the following incandescent lamps:
A G shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002 [2]
with a diameter of 5 inches or more.
A T shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002) and [3]
that uses not more than 40 watts or has a length of more than 10 inches.
The term “medium base compact fluorescent lamp” does not include—
any lamp that is—
any lamp not described in subparagraph (D) that is excluded by the Secretary, by rule, because the lamp is—
Appliance lamp.— The term “appliance lamp” means any lamp that—
when sold at retail, is designated and marketed for the intended application, with—
Candelabra base incandescent lamp.— The term “candelabra base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E11 and E12.
Intermediate base incandescent lamp.— The term “intermediate base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designation E17.
Modified spectrum.— The term “modified spectrum” means, with respect to an incandescent lamp, an incandescent lamp that—
when operated at the rated voltage and wattage of the incandescent lamp—
Rough service lamp.— The term “rough service lamp” means a lamp that—
is designated and marketed specifically for “rough service” applications, with—
3-way incandescent lamp.— The term “3-way incandescent lamp” includes an incandescent lamp that—
Shatter-resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or shatter-protected lamp.— The terms “shatter-resistant lamp”, “shatter-proof lamp”, and “shatter-protected lamp” mean a lamp that—
is designated and marketed for the intended application, with—
Vibration service lamp.— The term “vibration service lamp” means a lamp that—
is designated and marketed specifically for vibration service or vibration-resistant applications, with—
General service lamp.— (i)
In general.— The term “general service lamp” includes—
Exclusions.— The term “general service lamp” does not include—
Light-emitting diode; led.— (i)
In general.— The terms “light-emitting diode” and “LED” means a p-n junction solid state device the radiated output of which is a function of the physical construction, material used, and exciting current of the device.
Output.— The output of a light-emitting diode may be in—
Organic light-emitting diode; oled.— The terms “organic light-emitting diode” and “OLED” mean a thin-film light-emitting device that typically consists of a series of organic layers between 2 electrical contacts (electrodes).
Colored incandescent lamp.— The term “colored incandescent lamp” means an incandescent lamp designated and marketed as a colored lamp that has—
The Secretary may modify the definition of “commercial prerinse spray valve” by rule—
to include products—
the application of standards to which would meet the criteria specified in section 6295
to exclude products—
The term “dehumidifier” means a self-contained, electrically operated, and mechanically encased assembly consisting of—
The term “distribution transformer” means a transformer that—
The term “distribution transformer” does not include—
any transformer not listed in clause (ii) that is excluded by the Secretary by rule because—
External power supply.— (A)
In general.— The term “external power supply” means an external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric current into DC current or lower-voltage AC current to operate a consumer product.
Active mode.— The term “active mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is connected to a load.
Class a external power supply.— (i)
In general.— The term “class A external power supply” means a device that—
Exclusions.— The term “class A external power supply” does not include any device that—
No-load mode.— The term “no-load mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is not connected to a load.
The term “illuminated exit sign” means a sign that—
consists of an electrically powered integral light source that—
The term “low-voltage dry-type distribution transformer” means a distribution transformer that—
The term “standby mode” means the lowest power consumption mode, as established on an individual product basis by the Secretary, that—
may persist for an indefinite time when an appliance is—
The term “traffic signal module” means a standard 8-inch (200mm) or 12-inch (300mm) traffic signal indication that—
High intensity discharge lamp.— (A)
In general.— The term “high intensity discharge lamp” means an electric-discharge lamp in which—
the arc tube wall loading is in excess of 3 Watts/cm
Inclusions.— The term “high intensity discharge lamp” includes mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium lamps described in subparagraph (A).
Mercury vapor lamp.— (A)
In general.— The term “mercury vapor lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation from mercury typically operating at a partial vapor pressure in excess of 100,000 Pa (approximately 1 atm).
Inclusions.— The term “mercury vapor lamp” includes clear, phosphor-coated, and self-ballasted screw base lamps described in subparagraph (A).
Mercury vapor lamp ballast.— The term “mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a device that is designed and marketed to start and operate mercury vapor lamps intended for general illumination by providing the necessary voltage and current.
The term “ceiling fan light kit” means equipment designed to provide light from a ceiling fan that can be—
Detachable battery.— The term “detachable battery” means a battery that is—
Specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast.— The term “specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a mercury vapor lamp ballast that—
in the case of a specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast, the label of which—
BPAR incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “BPAR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp as shown in figure C78.21–278 on page 32 of ANSI C78.21–2003.
BR incandescent reflector lamp; br30; br40.— (A)
BR incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “BR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has—
BR30.— The term “BR30” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch.
BR40.— The term “BR40” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch.
ER incandescent reflector lamp; er30; er40.— (A)
ER incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “ER incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has—
ER30.— The term “ER30” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch.
ER40.— The term “ER40” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch.
R20 incandescent reflector lamp.— The term “R20 incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has a face diameter of approximately 2.5 inches, as shown in figure 1(R) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994.
Ballast.— The term “ballast” means a device used with an electric discharge lamp to obtain necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating.
Ballast efficiency.— (A)
In general.— The term “ballast efficiency” means, in the case of a high intensity discharge fixture, the efficiency of a lamp and ballast combination, expressed as a percentage, and calculated in accordance with the following formula: Efficiency = Pout/Pin.
Efficiency formula.— For the purpose of subparagraph (A)—
for ballasts with a frequency greater than 60 Hz, Pin and Pout shall have a basic accuracy of /- 0.5 percent at the higher of—
Modification.— The Secretary may, by rule, modify the definition of “ballast efficiency” if the Secretary determines that the modification is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Electronic ballast.— The term “electronic ballast” means a device that uses semiconductors as the primary means to control lamp starting and operation.
General lighting application.— The term “general lighting application” means lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall illumination.
Metal halide ballast.— The term “metal halide ballast” means a ballast used to start and operate metal halide lamps.
Metal halide lamp.— The term “metal halide lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation of metal halides and their products of dissociation, possibly in combination with metallic vapors.
Metal halide lamp fixture.— The term “metal halide lamp fixture” means a light fixture for general lighting application designed to be operated with a metal halide lamp and a ballast for a metal halide lamp.
Probe-start metal halide ballast.— The term “probe-start metal halide ballast” means a ballast that—
Pulse-start metal halide ballast.— (A)
In general.— The term “pulse-start metal halide ballast” means an electronic or electromagnetic ballast that starts a pulse-start metal halide lamp with high voltage pulses.
Starting process.— For the purpose of subparagraph (A)—
Any lamp (commonly referred to as a reflector lamp) which is not colored or designed for rough or vibration service applications, that contains an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb to direct the light, an R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR, or similar bulb shapes with E26 medium screw bases, a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially within 115 and 130 volts, a diameter which exceeds 2.25 inches, and has a rated wattage that is 40 watts or higher [2]
A G shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002 [3]
A T shape lamp (as defined in ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002) and [4]
is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance, has a maximum wattage of 40 watts, and is sold at retail, including an oven lamp, refrigerator lamp, and vacuum cleaner lamp; and
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 321,Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 917; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2),Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 100–12, § 2,Mar. 17, 1987, 101 Stat. 103; Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a),June 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 671; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 123(b),Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2817; Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(2),Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3478; Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 135(a),Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 624; Pub. L. 110–140, title III, §§ 301(a), 316(a)(1), (b), (c)(1), 321(a)(1), 322(a), 324(a),Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1549, 1572, 1573, 1587, 1591.)
Paragraph (19) of section 6292
(a) of this title, referred to in par. (6)(B), was redesignated (20) and a new par. (19) was added by Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 324(b),Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1593.
2007—Par. (29)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(a)(1), made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(ii). See 2005 Amendment note below.
Par. (30)(B)(viii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(b), substituted “87” for “82”.
Par. (30)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 110–140, § 322(a)(1), substituted “ER, BR, BPAR, or similar bulb shapes” for “or similar bulb shapes (excluding ER or BR)”, “2.25 inches” for “2.75 inches”, and “has a rated wattage that is 40 watts or higher” for “is either—
Par. (30)(D). Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(a)(1)(A), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which defined “general service incandescent lamp”.
Par. (30)(T) to (EE). Pub. L. 110–140, § 321(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (T) to (EE).
Par. (36). Pub. L. 110–140, § 301(a)(1), inserted par. heading, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted subpar. heading, and added subpars. (B) to (D).
Pars. (46) to (48). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(c)(1)(A), added pars. (46) to (48) and struck out former pars. (46) to (48), which defined “high intensity discharge lamp”, “mercury vapor lamp”, and “mercury vapor lamp ballast”, respectively.
Par. (52). Pub. L. 110–140, § 301(a)(2), added par. (52).
Par. (53). Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(c)(1)(B), added par. (53).
Pars. (54) to (57). Pub. L. 110–140, § 322(a)(2), added pars. (54) to (57).
Pars. (58) to (66). Pub. L. 110–140, § 324(a), added pars. (58) to (66).
2005—Par. (29)(D)(i). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(i), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1010–1)” for “C78.1–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(ii), as amended by Pub. L. 110–140, § 316(a)(1), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3007–1)” for “C78.3–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(A)(iii), substituted “C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1019–1)” for “C78.1–1978(R1984)”.
Par. (29)(M) to (P). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(1)(B), added subpars. (M) to (P).
Par. (30)(S). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(2), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).
Pars. (32) to (51). Pub. L. 109–58, § 135(a)(3), added pars. (32) to (51).
1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–388substituted “section 32901
(a)(3) of title 49” for “section 501(1) of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act” and struck out second period at end.
1992—Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(1), in introductory provisions, struck out “(a)” before “For purposes”.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(2)(B), which directed amendment of par. (1)(B) by substituting “ballasts, general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals” for “ballasts”, was executed by making amendment in closing provisions of par. (1), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(2)(A), inserted “or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water” after “energy”.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(B)(ii), which directed amendment of par. (6)(B) by substituting “6295(r)” for “6295(o)”, was executed by making amendment in closing provisions of par. (6), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Par. (6)(A). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(A), inserted “, or, in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use,” after “energy use”.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(3)(B)(i), substituted “(15), (16), (17), and (19)” for “and (14)”.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(4), inserted “, and in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, the aggregate retail cost of water and wastewater treatment services likely to be incurred annually,” after “to be consumed annually”.
Pars. (30), (31). Pub. L. 102–486, § 123(b)(5), added pars. (30) and (31).
1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(2), inserted before period at end “, except that such term includes fluorescent lamp ballasts distributed in commerce for personal or commercial use or consumption.”
Subsec. (a)(6)(B). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(3), substituted “(14)” for “(13)”.
Subsec. (a)(29). Pub. L. 100–357, § 2(a)(1), added par. (29).
1987—Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 100–12, § 2(a), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “The term ‘energy efficiency standard’ means a performance standard—
“(B) which includes any other requirements which the Secretary may prescribe under section 6295
Subsec. (a)(19) to (28). Pub. L. 100–12, § 2(b), added pars. (19) to (28).
1978—Subsec. (a)(3), (6)(B), (9). Pub. L. 95–619substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 316(a)(2),Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1572, provided that: “The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] takes effect on August 8, 2005.”
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