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S.2167
Title: A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for Federal energy conservation standards for flourescent lamp ballasts.
Sponsor: Sen Metzenbaum, Howard M. [OH] (introduced 3/15/1988)      Cosponsors (26)
Related Bills: H.R.4158
Latest Major Action: 6/28/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-357.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
5/19/1988--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

National Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include fluorescent lamp ballasts within the list of products covered by the Act. Amends the definition of "consumer product" to include fluorescent lamp ballasts distributed in commerce for personal or commercial use or consumption.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to prescribe test procedures for such ballasts manufactured on or after January 1, 1990. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe labeling rules for such ballasts according to specified guidelines. Sets forth energy efficiency standards for such ballasts. Preempts State energy conservation standards for such ballasts unless such standards were prescribed or enacted before the date of enactment of this Act.

MAJOR ACTIONS:

3/15/1988 Introduced in Senate
5/13/1988 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-345.
5/19/1988 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
6/13/1988 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
6/13/1988 Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
6/13/1988 Cleared for White House.
6/17/1988 Presented to President.
6/28/1988 Signed by President.
6/28/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-357.
ALL ACTIONS: (Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
3/15/1988:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
3/16/1988:
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
3/29/1988:
Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held.
5/11/1988:
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
5/13/1988:
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-345.
5/13/1988:
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
5/19/1988:
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
5/24/1988:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/25/1988:
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
6/13/1988:
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
6/13/1988:
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
6/13/1988:
Passed House by Voice Vote.
6/13/1988:
Cleared for White House.
6/17/1988:
Measure Signed in Senate.
6/17/1988:
Presented to President.
6/28/1988:
Signed by President.
6/28/1988:
Became Public Law No: 100-357.
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