The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or
"Commission") is issuing several amendments to improve the Rule
through harmonization of Department of Energy and FTC reporting and
testing rules, enhance retailer website and paper catalog
disclosures, update product definitions for refrigerators and
freezers, clarify the Rule's enforcement and penalty provisions,
change the Rule's title (to more accurately reflect the Rule's
scope), and correct a few technical errors.
US Code:
42
USC 6294 Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of
1975
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law:
Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The final amendments will
result in an estimated additional 1,250 burden hours, annualized,
and cumulative of all affected manufacturers, with no anticipated
additional capital or other non-labor costs.
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and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
EnergyLabeling-Streamline Suppl. Supptg Stmt for final rule.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule