Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products: Waiver of Federal Preemption of State Regulations Concerning the Water Use or Water Efficiency of Showerheads, Faucets, Water Closets and Urinals
energy-efficiency · US Department of Energy · Published 2010-12-22 · Effective 2010-12-22 · 75 FR 80289
Document
Document number
2010-32116
Federal Register citation
75 FR 80289
CFR reference
10 CFR 430
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
energy-efficiency
Sub-agency
US Department of Energy
Publication date
2010-12-22
Effective date
2010-12-22
Energy docket
Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-STD-WAV-0045
Abstract
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) waives the general rule of Federal preemption for energy conservation standards under 42 U.S.C. 6297(c) with respect to any State regulation concerning the water use or water efficiency of faucets, showerheads, water closets and urinals if such State regulation is: More stringent than Federal regulation concerning the water use or water efficiency for that same type or class of product; and applicable to any sale or installation of all products in that particular type or class.