The Rule requires manufacturers to disclose energy information about major household appliances to enable consumers purchasing appliances to compare energy (or water use) of competing models. The Rule's goal is to help consumers conserve energy by enabling them to compare competing products.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the FTC to issue labeling and reporting rules for metal halide lamp fixtures and ballasts.
US Code:
42 USC 6294
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d)
Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d) Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Although the substantive aspect of the final ruleÂs reporting modification does not affect PRA information collection, the FTC, consistent with its preamble discussion for the final rule, is revising its prior estimate of reporting burden hours. The lone commenter on the PRA questioned the FTCÂs reporting burden estimate, arguing that staff should have taken into account the many product lines (Âwell
over 100Â) in the industry and not just the number of manufacturers. Accordingly, in revising its prior estimate, staff is assuming there are 110 divisions or product lines and that reporting will require six hours apiece.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Appliance Labeling Rule '08 Metal Halides final amendments 83-C_mtd.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule