42 USC 17141: Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard
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42 USC 17141: Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard Text contains those laws in effect on December 21, 2024
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITYSUBCHAPTER IV-ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONSPart B-Energy Efficiency in Federal Agencies
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§17141. Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard

(a) Prohibition

Except as provided by subsection (b), on and after January 1, 2009, a general service incandescent lamp shall not be purchased or installed in a Coast Guard facility by or on behalf of the Coast Guard.

(b) Exception

A general service incandescent lamp may be purchased, installed, and used in a Coast Guard facility whenever the application of a general service incandescent lamp is-

(1) necessary due to purpose or design, including medical, security, and industrial applications;

(2) reasonable due to the architectural or historical value of a light fixture installed before January 1, 2009; or

(3) the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that operational requirements necessitate the use of a general service incandescent lamp.

(c) Limitation

In this section, the term "facility" does not include a vessel or aircraft of the Coast Guard.

( Pub. L. 110–140, title V, §522, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1662 .)


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.