Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
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Overview
This joint resolution aims to block a rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The DOE rule established stricter energy efficiency requirements for these water heaters. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to overturn the DOE’s rule. This action seeks to prevent the implementation of the new standards.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves of the Department of Energy’s rule.
- The rule’s provisions are nullified.
- The rule will have no legal effect.
- The resolution targets a specific DOE rule.
- It utilizes the congressional disapproval process.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters
- The Department of Energy
Notable changes
- Prevents the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for water heaters.
- Reverts to previous standards, if any existed.
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