HR 5497 · 100th Congress · Water Resources Development

National Plumbing Fixtures Efficiency Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-10-11· Sponsored by Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.(1988-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Plumbing Fixtures Efficiency Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish water use performance standards for plumbing products classified as covered products. Requires such standards to be designed to achieve the maximum water efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. Sets forth maximum water use standards for the following products: (1) water closets; (2) urinals; (3) showerheads; and (4) faucets. Requires the Secretary to prescribe water use standards for the following products which are manufactured or sold on or after January 1, 1992: (1) drinking fountains; (2) lawn sprinklers; (3) clothes washers; (4) dishwashers; (5) water cooled air conditioning systems and associated cooling equipment; and (6) decorative water fountains. Directs the Secretary to prescribe water use standards for any product that is classified as a covered product and manufactured and sold on or after the date that is three years after such product receives its classification. Describes the procedure for prescribing water use standards. Directs the Secretary to reevaluate such standards at the end of each five-year period afte…

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Cosponsors (7)

7 Democrats