A joint resolution 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
Summary
This joint resolution would reject a Department of Energy regulation that establishes certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer appliances and commercial equipment related to energy conservation standards. If enacted, this disapproval would prevent the DOE rule from taking effect. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process, which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules through a binding joint resolution that requires presidential signature. Citizens could potentially see changes to how appliances are certified and labeled for energy efficiency, depending on what the rejected rule would have required and whether the DOE issues a different regulation in its place.