Federal Trade Commission Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Trade Commission Act - Declares it to be the intent of Congress to assure, through a uniform national system, meaningful disclosure of the annual operating cost of specified products and systems, so that consumers can readily compare them and thereby avoid purchasing those which unnecessarily waste energy. Directs the Federal Trade Commission, within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act and after consultation with the National Bureau of Standards, to: (1) define average use cycles for household products; and (2) devise procedures by which the average-use cycles of such products may be simulated and by which the energy utilized during any such cycle may be measured or calculated. Provides that the Commission shall direct each manufacturer and importer of applicable products to conduct tests in accordance with the procedures established under this Act. Directs the Commission to develop and maintain information on the estimated average-use cycles of each household product. Directs the Commission, within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act and after consultation with the National Bureau of Standards, to establish model calculation procedures for use b…