r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE wiki — defined terms

The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 42 defines, in section order.

“refiner” applies throughout its part

The term “refiner” means any person who owns, operates, or controls the operation of any refinery. (7) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(5)(A) , Nov. 9, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2029 .;

“related facility” applies throughout its part

The term “related facility” means any necessary appurtenance to a storage facility, including pipelines, roadways, reservoirs, and salt brine lines.;

“Reserve” applies throughout its part

The term “Reserve” means the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.;

“storage facility” applies throughout its part

The term “storage facility” means any facility or geological formation which is capable of storing significant quantities of petroleum products.;

“Strategic Petroleum Reserve” applies throughout its part

The term “Strategic Petroleum Reserve” means petroleum products stored in storage facilities pursuant to this part.

42 U.S.C. § 6241 — Drawdown and sale of petroleum products

“binding offer” applies in that section

The term “binding offer” means a bid submitted by the State of Hawaii for an assured award of a specific quantity of petroleum product, with a price to be calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, that obligates the offeror to take title to the petroleum product without further negotiation or recourse to withdraw the offer. (B) Category of petroleum product

“category of petroleum product” applies in that section

The term “category of petroleum product” means a master line item within a notice of sale. (C) Eligible entity

“eligible entity” applies in that section

The term “eligible entity” means an entity that owns or controls a refinery that is located within the State of Hawaii. (D) Full tanker load

“full tanker load” applies in that section

The term “full tanker load” means a tanker of approximately 700,000 barrels of capacity, or such lesser tanker capacity as may be designated by the State of Hawaii. (E) Insular area

“insular area” applies in that section

The term “insular area” means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Freely Associated States of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. (F) Offering

“notice of sale” applies in that section

The term “notice of sale” means the document that announces— (i) the sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve products; (ii) the quantity, characteristics, and location of the petroleum product being sold; (iii) the delivery period for the sale; and (iv) the procedures for submitting offers.

“offering” applies in that section

The term “offering” means a solicitation for bids for a quantity or quantities of petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as specified in the notice of sale. (G) Notice of sale

42 U.S.C. § 6247b — Purchase of oil from marginal wells

“marginal well” applies in that section

The term “marginal well” has the same meaning as the definition of “stripper well property” in section 613A(c)(6)(E) of title 26 .

42 U.S.C. § 6249c — Contracts for which implementing legislation is needed

“implementing bill” applies in that section

the term “implementing bill” means a bill introduced in either House of Congress with respect to one or more contracts or amendments to contracts submitted to the House of Representatives and the Senate under this section and which contains— (i) a provision approving such contracts or amendments, or both; and (ii) legislative provisions that are necessary or appropriate for the implementation of such contracts or amendments, or both; and;

“implementing revenue bill” applies in that section

the term “implementing revenue bill” means an implementing bill which contains one or more revenue measures by reason of which it must originate in the House of Representatives. (b) Consultation The Secretary shall consult, at the earliest possible time and on a continuing basis, with each committee of the House and the Senate that has jurisdiction over all matters expected to be affected by legislation needed to implement any such contract.

42 U.S.C. § 6250 — Establishment

“Northeast” applies throughout its part

the term “Northeast” means the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey;

“petroleum distillate” applies throughout its part

the term “petroleum distillate” includes heating oil and diesel fuel; and;

“Reserve” applies throughout its part

the term “Reserve” means the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve established under this part.

42 U.S.C. § 6272 — International voluntary agreements

“international emergency response provisions” applies in that section

The term “international emergency response provisions” means— (A) the provisions of the international energy program which relate to international allocation of petroleum products and to the information system provided in the program; and (B) the emergency response measures adopted by the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (including the July 11, 1984 , decision by the Governing Board on “Stocks and Supply Disruptions”) for— (i) the coordinated drawdown of stocks of petroleum products held or controlled by governments; and (ii) complementary actions taken by governments during an existing or impending international oil supply disruption.

“international energy supply emergency” applies in that section

The term “international energy supply emergency” means any period (A) beginning on any date which the President determines allocation of petroleum products to nations participating in the international energy program is required by chapters III and IV of such program, and (B) ending on a date on which he determines that such allocation is no longer required. Such a period may not exceed 90 days, but the President may establish one or more additional 90-day periods by making anew the determination under subparagraph (A) of the preceding sentence. Any determination respecting the beginning or end of any such period shall be published in the Federal Register.;

“joint resolution” applies in that section

the term “joint resolution” means only a joint resolution of either House of the Congress as described in paragraph (3). (B) After receipt by the Congress of such plan of action, a joint resolution of disapproval may be introduced in either House of the Congress. Upon introduction in the Senate, the joint resolution shall be referred in the Senate immediately to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

42 U.S.C. § 6283 — Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs

“budget contract” applies in that section

The term “budget contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months. (2) Fixed-price contract

“fixed-price contract” applies in that section

The term “fixed-price contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations. (3) Price cap contract

“price cap contract” applies in that section

The term “price cap contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract.

42 U.S.C. § 6291 — Definitions

“3-way incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “3-way incandescent lamp” includes an incandescent lamp that— (i) employs 2 filaments, operated separately and in combination, to provide 3 light levels; and (ii) is designated on the lamp packaging and marketing materials as being a 3-way incandescent lamp. (Z) Shatter-resistant lamp, shatter-proof lamp, or shatter-protected lamp .—

“active mode” applies throughout its part

The term “active mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is connected to a load. (C) Class a external power supply.— (i) In general .—

“annual fuel utilization efficiency” applies throughout its part

The term “annual fuel utilization efficiency” means the efficiency descriptor for furnaces and boilers, determined using test procedures prescribed under section 6293 of this title and based on the assumption that all— (A) weatherized warm air furnaces or boilers are located out-of-doors; (B) warm air furnaces which are not weatherized are located indoors and all combustion and ventilation air is admitted through grills or ducts from the outdoors and does not communicate with air in the conditioned space; and (C) boilers which are not weatherized are located within the heated space.;

“ANSI” applies throughout its part

The term “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute.;

“ANSI standard” applies throughout its part

The term “ANSI standard” means a standard developed by a committee accredited by the American National Standards Institute.;

“appliance lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “appliance lamp” means any lamp that— (i) is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance and has a maximum wattage of 40 watts, including an oven lamp, refrigerator lamp, and vacuum cleaner lamp; and (ii) when sold at retail, is designated and marketed for the intended application, with— (I) the designation on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for appliance use. (U) Candelabra base incandescent lamp .—

“ASME” applies throughout its part

The term “ASME” means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.;

“average lamp efficacy” applies throughout its part

The term “average lamp efficacy” means the lamp efficacy readings taken over a statistically significant period of manufacture with the readings averaged over that period.;

“ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “ballast” means a device used with an electric discharge lamp to obtain necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating. (59) Ballast efficiency.— (A) In general .—

“ballast efficacy factor” applies throughout its part

The term “ballast efficacy factor” means the relative light output divided by the power input of a fluorescent lamp ballast, as measured under test conditions specified in ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be prescribed by the Secretary. (D);

“ballast efficiency” applies throughout its part

The term “ballast efficiency” means, in the case of a high intensity discharge fixture, the efficiency of a lamp and ballast combination, expressed as a percentage, and calculated in accordance with the following formula: Efficiency = P out /P in .

“ballast input voltage” applies throughout its part

The term “ballast input voltage” means the rated input voltage of a fluorescent lamp ballast.;

“base” applies throughout its part

The term “base” means the portion of the lamp which connects with the socket as described in ANSI C81.61–1990.;

“battery charger” applies throughout its part

The term “battery charger” means a device that charges batteries for consumer products, including battery chargers embedded in other consumer products. (33);

“blowout” applies throughout its part

The terms “blowout”, “flushometer tank”, “low consumption”, and “flushometer valve” have the meaning given such terms in ASME A112.19.2M–1990.;

“BPAR incandescent reflector lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “BPAR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp as shown in figure C78.21–278 on page 32 of ANSI C78.21–2003. (55) BR incandescent reflector lamp; br30; br40.— (A) BR incandescent reflector lamp .—

“BR incandescent reflector lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “BR incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has— (i) a bulged section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RB) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ); and (ii) a finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21–1989, including the referenced reflective characteristics in part 7 of ANSI C78.21–1989, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ). (B) BR30.—

“BR30” applies throughout its part

The term “BR30” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch. (C) BR40.—

“BR40” applies throughout its part

The term “BR40” means a BR incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch. (56) ER incandescent reflector lamp; er30; er40.— (A) ER incandescent reflector lamp .—

“bulb shape” applies throughout its part

The term “bulb shape” means the shape of lamp, especially the glass bulb with designations for bulb shapes found in ANSI C79.1–1980 (R1984).;

“candelabra base incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “candelabra base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E11 and E12. (V) Intermediate base incandescent lamp .—

“ceiling fan” applies throughout its part

The term “ceiling fan” means a nonportable device that is suspended from a ceiling for circulating air via the rotation of fan blades.;

“ceiling fan light kit” applies throughout its part

The term “ceiling fan light kit” means equipment designed to provide light from a ceiling fan that can be— (A) integral, such that the equipment is attached to the ceiling fan prior to the time of retail sale; or (B) attachable, such that at the time of retail sale the equipment is not physically attached to the ceiling fan, but may be included inside the ceiling fan at the time of sale or sold separately for subsequent attachment to the fan.;

“central air conditioner” applies throughout its part

The term “central air conditioner” means a product, other than a packaged terminal air conditioner, which— (A) is powered by single phase electric current; (B) is air-cooled; (C) is rated below 65,000 Btu per hour; (D) is not contained within the same cabinet as a furnace the rated capacity of which is above 225,000 Btu per hour; and (E) is a heat pump or a cooling only unit.;

“class A external power supply” applies throughout its part

The term “class A external power supply” means a device that— (I) is designed to convert line voltage AC input into lower voltage AC or DC output; (II) is able to convert to only 1 AC or DC output voltage at a time; (III) is sold with, or intended to be used with, a separate end-use product that constitutes the primary load; (IV) is contained in a separate physical enclosure from the end-use product; (V) is connected to the end-use product via a removable or hard-wired male/female electrical connection, cable, cord, or other wiring; and (VI) has nameplate output power that is less than or equal to 250 watts.

“class of covered products” applies throughout its part

The term “class of covered products” means a group of covered products, the functions or intended uses of which are similar (as determined by the Secretary).;

“color rendering index” applies throughout its part

The term “color rendering index” or “CRI” means the measure of the degree of color shift objects undergo when illuminated by a light source as compared with the color of those same objects when illuminated by a reference source of comparable color temperature.;

“colored incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “colored incandescent lamp” means an incandescent lamp designated and marketed as a colored lamp that has— (i) a color rendering index of less than 50, as determined according to the test method given in C.I.E. publication 13.3–1995; or (ii) a correlated color temperature of less than 2,500K, or greater than 4,600K, where correlated temperature is computed according to the Journal of Optical Society of America, Vol. 58, pages 1528–1595 (1986). (31);

“commerce” applies throughout its part

The term “commerce” means trade, traffic, commerce, or transportation— (A) between a place in a State and any place outside thereof, or (B) which affects trade, traffic, commerce, or transportation described in subparagraph (A).;

“commercial prerinse spray valve” applies throughout its part

The term “commercial prerinse spray valve” means a handheld device designed and marketed for use with commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment that sprays water on dishes, flatware, and other food service items for the purpose of removing food residue before cleaning the items.

“Commission” applies throughout its part

The term “Commission” means the Federal Trade Commission. (19) The term “AV” is the adjusted volume for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, as defined in the applicable test procedure prescribed under section 6293 of this title .;

“consumer product” applies throughout its part

The term “consumer product” means any article (other than an automobile, as defined in section 32901(a)(3) of title 49 ) of a type— (A) which in operation consumes, or is designed to consume, energy or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water; and (B) which, to any significant extent, is distributed in commerce for personal use or consumption by individuals; without regard to whether such article of such type is in fact distributed in commerce for personal use or consumption by an individual, except that such term includes fluorescent lamp ballasts, general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, showerheads, faucets, water closets, and …

“correlated color temperature” applies throughout its part

The term “correlated color temperature” means the absolute temperature of a blackbody whose chromaticity most nearly resembles that of the light source.;

“covered product” applies throughout its part

The term “covered product” means a consumer product of a type specified in section 6292 of this title .;

“CRI” applies throughout its part

“dehumidifier” applies throughout its part

The term “dehumidifier” means a self-contained, electrically operated, and mechanically encased assembly consisting of— (A) a refrigerated surface (evaporator) that condenses moisture from the atmosphere; (B) a refrigerating system, including an electric motor; (C) an air-circulating fan; and (D) means for collecting or disposing of the condensate. (35);

“detachable battery” applies throughout its part

The term “detachable battery” means a battery that is— (A) contained in a separate enclosure from the product; and (B) intended to be removed or disconnected from the product for recharging. (53) Specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast .—

“distribution in commerce” applies throughout its part

The terms “to distribute in commerce” and “distribution in commerce” mean to sell in commerce, to import, to introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce, or to hold for sale or distribution after introduction into commerce.;

“distribution transformer” applies throughout its part

The term “distribution transformer” means a transformer that— (i) has an input voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or less; (ii) has an output voltage of 600 volts or less; and (iii) is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz.

“distributor” applies throughout its part

The term “distributor” means a person (other than a manufacturer or retailer) to whom a consumer product is delivered or sold for purposes of distribution in commerce. (15);

“efficiency descriptor” applies throughout its part

The term “efficiency descriptor” means the ratio of the useful output to the total energy input, determined using the test procedures prescribed under section 6293 of this title and expressed for the following products in the following terms: (A) For furnaces and direct heating equipment, annual fuel utilization efficiency. (B) For room air conditioners, energy efficiency ratio. (C) For central air conditioning and central air conditioning heat pumps, seasonal energy efficiency ratio. (D) For water heaters, energy factor. (E) For pool heaters, thermal efficiency.;

“electronic ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “electronic ballast” means a device that uses semiconductors as the primary means to control lamp starting and operation. (61) General lighting application .—

“energy” applies throughout its part

The term “energy” means electricity, or fossil fuels. The Secretary may, by rule, include other fuels within the meaning of the term “energy” if he determines that such inclusion is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.;

“energy conservation standard” applies throughout its part

The term “energy conservation standard” means— (A) a performance standard which prescribes a minimum level of energy efficiency or a maximum quantity of energy use, or, in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use, for a covered product, determined in accordance with test procedures prescribed under section 6293 of this title ; or (B) a design requirement for the products specified in paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (10), (15), (16), (17), and (20) of section 6292(a) of this title ; and includes any other requirements which the Secretary may prescribe under section 6295(r) of this title .;

“energy efficiency” applies throughout its part

The term “energy efficiency” means the ratio of the useful output of services from a consumer product to the energy use of such product, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title .;

“energy use” applies throughout its part

The term “energy use” means the quantity of energy directly consumed by a consumer product at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title .;

“ER incandescent reflector lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “ER incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has— (i) an elliptical section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the bulb, as shown in figure 1 (RE) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ); and (ii) a finished size and shape shown in ANSI C78.21–1989, incorporated by reference in section 430.22 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 19, 2007 ). (B) ER30.—

“ER30” applies throughout its part

The term “ER30” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch. (C) ER40.—

“ER40” applies throughout its part

The term “ER40” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch. (57) R20 incandescent reflector lamp .—

“estimated annual operating cost” applies throughout its part

The term “estimated annual operating cost” means the aggregate retail cost of the energy which is likely to be consumed annually, and in the case of showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, the aggregate retail cost of water and wastewater treatment services likely to be incurred annually, in representative use of a consumer product, determined in accordance with section 6293 of this title .;

“external power supply” applies throughout its part

The term “external power supply” means an external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric current into DC current or lower-voltage AC current to operate a consumer product. (ii) Exclusion .— The term “external power supply” does not include a power supply circuit, driver, or device that is designed exclusively to be connected to, and power— (I) light-emitting diodes providing illumination; (II) organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination; or (III) ceiling fans using direct current motors. (B) Active mode .—

“F40T12 lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “F40T12 lamp” means a nominal 40 watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is 48 inches in length and one-and-a-half inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1010–1).;

“F96T12 lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “F96T12 lamp” means a nominal 75 watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is 96 inches in length and one-and-a-half inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3007–1).;

“F96T12/ES lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “F96T12/ES lamp” means a nominal 60 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 1½ inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–3006–1).;

“F96T12HO lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “F96T12HO lamp” means a nominal 110 watt tubular fluorescent lamp which is 96 inches in length and one-and-a-half inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1019–1).;

“F96T12HO/ES lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “F96T12HO/ES lamp” means a nominal 95 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 96 inches in length and 1½ inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1017–1).;

“faucet” applies throughout its part

The term “faucet” means a lavatory faucet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, or replacement aerator for a lavatory or kitchen faucet.;

“fluorescent lamp” applies throughout its part

the term “fluorescent lamp” means a low pressure mercury electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into light, including only the following: (i) Any straight-shaped lamp (commonly referred to as 4-foot medium bi-pin lamps) with medium bi-pin bases of nominal overall length of 48 inches and rated wattage of 28 or more. (ii) Any U-shaped lamp (commonly referred to as 2-foot U-shaped lamps) with medium bi-pin bases of nominal overall length between 22 and 25 inches and rated wattage of 28 or more.

“fluorescent lamp ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “fluorescent lamp ballast” means a device which is used to start and operate fluorescent lamps by providing a starting voltage and current and limiting the current during normal operation.;

“flushometer tank” applies throughout its part

The terms “blowout”, “flushometer tank”, “low consumption”, and “flushometer valve” have the meaning given such terms in ASME A112.19.2M–1990.;

“flushometer valve” applies throughout its part

The terms “blowout”, “flushometer tank”, “low consumption”, and “flushometer valve” have the meaning given such terms in ASME A112.19.2M–1990.;

“furnace” applies throughout its part

The term “furnace” means a product which utilizes only single-phase electric current, or single-phase electric current or DC current in conjunction with natural gas, propane, or home heating oil, and which— (A) is designed to be the principal heating source for the living space of a residence; (B) is not contained within the same cabinet with a central air conditioner whose rated cooling capacity is above 65,000 Btu per hour; (C) is an electric central furnace, electric boiler, forced-air central furnace, gravity central furnace, or low pressure steam or hot water boiler; and (D) has a heat input rate of less than 300,000 Btu per hour for electric boilers and low pressure steam or hot water …

“general lighting application” applies throughout its part

The term “general lighting application” means lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall illumination. (62) Metal halide ballast .—

“general service fluorescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “general service fluorescent lamp” means fluorescent lamps which can be used to satisfy the majority of fluorescent applications, but does not include any lamp designed and marketed for the following nongeneral lighting applications: (i) Fluorescent lamps designed to promote plant growth. (ii) Fluorescent lamps specifically designed for cold temperature installations. (iii) Colored fluorescent lamps. (iv) Impact-resistant fluorescent lamps. (v) Reflectorized or aperture lamps. (vi) Fluorescent lamps designed for use in reprographic equipment. (vii) Lamps primarily designed to produce radiation in the ultra-violet region of the spectrum.

“general service incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “general service incandescent lamp” means a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that— (I) is intended for general service applications; (II) has a medium screw base; (III) has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens or, in the case of a modified spectrum lamp, not less than 232 lumens and not more than 1,950 lumens; and (IV) is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts. (ii) Exclusions .— The term “general service incandescent lamp” does not include the following incandescent lamps: (I) An appliance lamp. (II) A black light lamp. (III) A bug lamp. (IV) A colored lamp. (V) An infrared lamp.

“general service lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “general service lamp” includes— (I) general service incandescent lamps; (II) compact fluorescent lamps; (III) general service light-emitting diode (LED or OLED) lamps; and (IV) any other lamps that the Secretary determines are used to satisfy lighting applications traditionally served by general service incandescent lamps. (ii) Exclusions .— The term “general service lamp” does not include— (I) any lighting application or bulb shape described in any of subclauses (I) through (XXII) of subparagraph (D)(ii); or (II) any general service fluorescent lamp or incandescent reflector lamp. (CC) Light-emitting diode; led.— (i) In general .—

“heat pump” applies throughout its part

The terms “heat pump” or “reverse cycle” mean a product, other than a packaged terminal heat pump, which— (A) consists of one or more assemblies; (B) is powered by single phase electric current; (C) is rated below 65,000 Btu per hour; (D) utilizes an indoor conditioning coil, compressors, and refrigerant-to-outdoor-air heat exchanger to provide air heating; and (E) may also provide air cooling, dehumidifying, humidifying circulating, and air cleaning.;

“high intensity discharge lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “high intensity discharge lamp” means an electric-discharge lamp in which— (i) the light-producing arc is stabilized by the arc tube wall temperature; and (ii) the arc tube wall loading is in excess of 3 Watts/cm 2 . (B) Inclusions .—

“IES” applies throughout its part

The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.;

“illuminated exit sign” applies throughout its part

The term “illuminated exit sign” means a sign that— (A) is designed to be permanently fixed in place to identify an exit; and (B) consists of an electrically powered integral light source that— (i) illuminates the legend “EXIT” and any directional indicators; and (ii) provides contrast between the legend, any directional indicators, and the background.;

“import” applies throughout its part

The terms “import” and “importation” mean to import into the customs territory of the United States.;

“importation” applies throughout its part

The terms “import” and “importation” mean to import into the customs territory of the United States.;

“incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

the term “incandescent lamp” means a lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current, including only the following: (i) Any lamp (commonly referred to as lower wattage nonreflector general service lamps, including any tungsten-halogen lamp) that has a rated wattage between 30 and 199 watts, has an E26 medium screw base, has a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially within 115 and 130 volts, and is not a reflector lamp.

“incandescent reflector lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “incandescent reflector lamp” means a lamp described in subparagraph (C)(ii).;

“input current” applies throughout its part

The term “input current” means the root-mean-square (RMS) current in amperes delivered to a fluorescent lamp ballast.;

“intermediate base incandescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “intermediate base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designation E17. (W) Modified spectrum .—

“lamp efficacy” applies throughout its part

The term “lamp efficacy” means the lumen output of a lamp divided by its wattage, expressed in lumens per watt (LPW).;

“lamp type” applies throughout its part

The term “lamp type” means all lamps designated as having the same electrical and lighting characteristics and made by one manufacturer.;

“lamp wattage” applies throughout its part

The term “lamp wattage” means the total electrical power consumed by a lamp in watts, after the initial seasoning period referenced in the appropriate IES standard test procedure and including, for fluorescent, arc watts plus cathode watts.;

“LED” applies throughout its part

The terms “light-emitting diode” and “LED” means a p-n junction solid state device the radiated output of which is a function of the physical construction, material used, and exciting current of the device. (ii) Output .— The output of a light-emitting diode may be in— (I) the infrared region; (II) the visible region; or (III) the ultraviolet region. (DD) Organic light-emitting diode; oled .—

“life” applies throughout its part

The terms “life” and “lifetime” mean length of operating time of a statistically large group of lamps between first use and failure of 50 percent of the group in accordance with test procedures described in the IES Lighting Handbook-Reference Volume.;

“lifetime” applies throughout its part

“light-emitting diode” applies throughout its part

“low consumption” applies throughout its part

The terms “blowout”, “flushometer tank”, “low consumption”, and “flushometer valve” have the meaning given such terms in ASME A112.19.2M–1990.;

“low-voltage dry-type distribution transformer” applies throughout its part

The term “low-voltage dry-type distribution transformer” means a distribution transformer that— (A) has an input voltage of 600 volts or less; (B) is air-cooled; and (C) does not use oil as a coolant.;

“lumen output” applies throughout its part

The term “lumen output” means total luminous flux (power) of a lamp in lumens, as measured in accordance with applicable IES standards as determined by the Secretary.;

“luminaire” applies throughout its part

The term “luminaire” means a complete lighting unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp or lamps, together with parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect such lamps, and to connect such lamps to the power supply through the ballast.;

“manufacture” applies throughout its part

The term “manufacture” means to manufacture, produce, assemble or import.;

“manufacturer” applies throughout its part

The term “manufacturer” means any person who manufactures a consumer product.;

“measure of energy consumption” applies throughout its part

The term “measure of energy consumption” means energy use, energy efficiency, estimated annual operating cost, or other measure of energy consumption.;

“medium base compact fluorescent lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “medium base compact fluorescent lamp” means an integrally ballasted fluorescent lamp with a medium screw base and a rated input voltage of 115 to 130 volts and which is designed as a direct replacement for a general service incandescent lamp.

“medium screw base” applies throughout its part

The term “medium screw base” means an Edison screw base identified with the prefix E–26 in the “American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases”, ANSI/IEC C81.61–2003, published by the American National Standards Institute. (52) Detachable battery .—

“mercury vapor lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “mercury vapor lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation from mercury typically operating at a partial vapor pressure in excess of 100,000 Pa (approximately 1 atm). (B) Inclusions .—

“mercury vapor lamp ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a device that is designed and marketed to start and operate mercury vapor lamps intended for general illumination by providing the necessary voltage and current.;

“metal halide ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “metal halide ballast” means a ballast used to start and operate metal halide lamps. (63) Metal halide lamp .—

“metal halide lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “metal halide lamp” means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by radiation of metal halides and their products of dissociation, possibly in combination with metallic vapors. (64) Metal halide lamp fixture .—

“metal halide lamp fixture” applies throughout its part

The term “metal halide lamp fixture” means a light fixture for general lighting application designed to be operated with a metal halide lamp and a ballast for a metal halide lamp. (65) Probe-start metal halide ballast .—

“modified spectrum” applies throughout its part

The term “modified spectrum” means, with respect to an incandescent lamp, an incandescent lamp that— (i) is not a colored incandescent lamp; and (ii) when operated at the rated voltage and wattage of the incandescent lamp— (I) has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (C.I.E.) 1931 chromaticity diagram that lies below the black-body locus; and (II) has a color point with (x,y) chromaticity coordinates on the C.I.E.

“no-load mode” applies throughout its part

The term “no-load mode” means the mode of operation when an external power supply is connected to the main electricity supply and the output is not connected to a load.;

“nominal lamp watts” applies throughout its part

The term “nominal lamp watts” means the wattage at which a fluorescent lamp is designed to operate.;

“OLED” applies throughout its part

The terms “organic light-emitting diode” and “OLED” mean a thin-film light-emitting device that typically consists of a series of organic layers between 2 electrical contacts (electrodes). (EE) Colored incandescent lamp .—

“organic light-emitting diode” applies throughout its part

“pedestrian module” applies throughout its part

The term “pedestrian module” means a light signal used to convey movement information to pedestrians.;

“pool heater” applies throughout its part

The term “pool heater” means an appliance designed for heating nonpotable water contained at atmospheric pressure, including heating water in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and similar applications.;

“power factor” applies throughout its part

The term “power factor” means the power input divided by the product of ballast input voltage and input current of a fluorescent lamp ballast, as measured under test conditions specified in ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be prescribed by the Secretary.;

“power input” applies throughout its part

The term “power input” means the power consumption in watts of a ballast and fluorescent lamp or lamps, as determined in accordance with the test procedures specified in ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be prescribed by the Secretary.;

“private labeler” applies throughout its part

The term “private labeler” means an owner of a brand or trademark on the label of a consumer product which bears a private label. (B) A consumer product bears a private label if (i) such product (or its container) is labeled with the brand or trademark of a person other than a manufacturer of such product, (ii) the person with whose brand or trademark such product (or container) is labeled has authorized or caused such product to be so labeled, and (iii) the brand or trademark of a manufacturer of such product does not appear on such label.;

“probe-start metal halide ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “probe-start metal halide ballast” means a ballast that— (A) starts a probe-start metal halide lamp that contains a third starting electrode (probe) in the arc tube; and (B) does not generally contain an igniter but instead starts lamps with high ballast open circuit voltage. (66) Pulse-start metal halide ballast.— (A) In general .—

“pulse-start metal halide ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “pulse-start metal halide ballast” means an electronic or electromagnetic ballast that starts a pulse-start metal halide lamp with high voltage pulses. (B) Starting process .— For the purpose of subparagraph (A)— (i) lamps shall be started by first providing a high voltage pulse for ionization of the gas to produce a glow discharge; and (ii) to complete the starting process, power shall be provided by the ballast to sustain the discharge through the glow-to-arc transition.

“R20 incandescent reflector lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “R20 incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has a face diameter of approximately 2.5 inches, as shown in figure 1(R) on page 7 of ANSI C79.1–1994. (58) Ballast .—

“refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machine” applies throughout its part

The term “refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machine” means a commercial refrigerator that cools bottled or canned beverages and dispenses the bottled or canned beverages on payment.;

“relative light output” applies throughout its part

The term “relative light output” means the light output delivered through the use of a ballast divided by the light output delivered through the use of a reference ballast, expressed as a percent, as determined in accordance with the test procedures specified in ANSI standard C82.2–1984, or as may be prescribed by the Secretary.;

“replacement ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “replacement ballast” means a ballast that— (i) is designed for use to replace an existing ballast in a previously installed luminaire; (ii) is marked “FOR REPLACEMENT USE ONLY”; (iii) is shipped by the manufacturer in packages containing not more than 10 ballasts; and (iv) has output leads that when fully extended are a total length that is less than the length of the lamp with which the ballast is intended to be operated. (30) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (E),

“residential building” applies throughout its part

The term “residential building” means a structure or portion of a structure which provides facilities or shelter for human residency, except that such term does not include any multifamily residential structure of more than three stories above grade. (M) The term “F34T12 lamp” (also known as a “F40T12/ES lamp”) means a nominal 34 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in length and 1½ inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.81–2003 (Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1006–1).;

“retailer” applies throughout its part

The term “retailer” means a person to whom a consumer product is delivered or sold, if such delivery or sale is for purposes of sale or distribution in commerce to purchasers who buy such product for purposes other than resale.;

“reverse cycle” applies throughout its part

“rough service lamp” applies throughout its part

The term “rough service lamp” means a lamp that— (i) has a minimum of 5 supports with filament configurations that are C–7A, C–11, C–17, and C–22 as listed in Figure 6–12 of the 9th edition of the IESNA Lighting handbook, or similar configurations where lead wires are not counted as supports; and (ii) is designated and marketed specifically for “rough service” applications, with— (I) the designation appearing on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being for rough service. (Y) 3- way incandescent lamp .—

“shatter-proof lamp” applies throughout its part

The terms “shatter-resistant lamp”, “shatter-proof lamp”, and “shatter-protected lamp” mean a lamp that— (i) has a coating or equivalent technology that is compliant with NSF/ANSI 51 and is designed to contain the glass if the glass envelope of the lamp is broken; and (ii) is designated and marketed for the intended application, with— (I) the designation on the lamp packaging; and (II) marketing materials that identify the lamp as being shatter-resistant, shatter-proof, or shatter-protected. (AA) Vibration service lamp .—

“shatter-protected lamp” applies throughout its part

“shatter-resistant lamp” applies throughout its part

“showerhead” applies throughout its part

The term “showerhead” means any showerhead (including a handheld showerhead), except a safety shower showerhead.;

“specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast” applies throughout its part

The term “specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast” means a mercury vapor lamp ballast that— (A) is designed and marketed for operation of mercury vapor lamps used in quality inspection, industrial processing, or scientific use, including fluorescent microscopy and ultraviolet curing; and (B) in the case of a specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast, the label of which— (i) provides that the specialty application mercury vapor lamp ballast is “For specialty applications only, not for general illumination”; and (ii) specifies the specific applications for which the ballast is designed. (54) BPAR incandescent reflector lamp .—

“standby mode” applies throughout its part

The term “standby mode” means the lowest power consumption mode, as established on an individual product basis by the Secretary, that— (A) cannot be switched off or influenced by the user; and (B) may persist for an indefinite time when an appliance is— (i) connected to the main electricity supply; and (ii) used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.;

“thermal efficiency of pool heaters” applies throughout its part

The term “thermal efficiency of pool heaters” means a measure of the heat in the water delivered at the heater outlet divided by the heat input of the pool heater as measured under test conditions specified in section 2.8.1 of the American National Standard for Gas Fired Pool Heaters, Z21.56–1986, or as may be prescribed by the Secretary.;

“to distribute in commerce” applies throughout its part

“torchiere” applies throughout its part

The term “torchiere” means a portable electric lamp with a reflector bowl that directs light upward to give indirect illumination.;