(A) there is no significant State or local interest sufficient to justify such State regulation; and

(B) such State regulation unduly burdens interstate com

merce.

(2) If a State regulation is prescribed after January 1, 1978, which establishes an energy efficiency standard or other requirement respecting energy use or energy efficiency of a type (or class) of covered products and which is not superseded by subsection (a)(2), then such State regulation is superseded. Notwithstanding the requirement of the preceding sentence, such State may file a petition with the Secretary requesting a rule that such State regulation is not superseded pursuant to this paragraph. The Secretary, after consideration of the petition and the comments of interested persons, shall prescribe such rule only if he finds there is a significant State or local interest to justify such State regulations; except that the Secretary may not prescribe such rule if he finds that such State regulation would unduly burden interstate commerce.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), any State prescribing a State regulation which provides an energy efficiency standard or other requirement respecting energy use or energy efficiency for any type (or class) of covered products for which a Federal energy efficiency standard is applicable may file a petition with the Secretary requesting a rule that such regulation not be superseded. The Secretary, after consideration of the petition and the comments of interested persons, shall prescribe such rule only if he finds (and publishes such finding) that

(A) there is a significant State or local interest to justify such State regulation; and

(B) such State regulation contains a more stringent energy efficiency standard than such Federal standard;

except that the Secretary may not prescribe such rule if he finds that such State regulation would unduly burden interstate com

merce.

(4) The Secretary shall give notice of any petition filed under this subsection and afford interested persons a reasonable opportunity to make written comments thereon. The Secretary, within 6 months after the date any petition is filed, shall deny such petition or prescribe the requested rule, except that the Secretary may publish a notice in the Federal Register extending such period to a date certain. Such notice shall include the reasons for delay. In the case of any denial of a petition under this subsection, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of such denial and the reasons for such denial.

(5) The requirement of paragraph (2) shall not continue in effect after July 1, 1980, in the case of any type (or class) of covered products specified in paragraphs (1) through (13) of section 322(a).

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), any State regulation which sets forth procurement standards for a State (or political subdivision thereof) shall not be superseded by the provisions of this part if such State standards are more stringent than the corresponding Federal standards.

(d) For purposes of this section, the term "State regulation" means a law or regulation of a State or political subdivision thereof.

(e) Any disclosure with respect to energy use, energy efficiency, or estimated annual operating cost, which is required to be made under the provisions of this part, shall not create an express or implied warranty under State or Federal law that such energy efficiency will be achieved, or that such energy use or estimated annual operating cost will not be exceeded, under conditions of actual use.

RULES

SEC. 328. The Commission and the Secretary may each issue such rules as each deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

[42 U.S.C. 6298]

AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION

SEC. 329. (a) For purposes of carrying out this part the Commission and the Secretary may each sign and issue subpenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and other documents, and may each administer oaths. Witnesses summoned under the provisions of this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid to witnesses in the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpena served, upon any persons subject to this part, the Commission and the Secretary may each seek an order from the district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business requiring such person to appear and give testimony, or to appear and produce documents. Failure to obey any such order is punishable by such court as a contempt thereof.

(b) Any information submitted by any person to the Secretary or the Commission under this part shall not be considered energy information as defined by section 11(e)(1) of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 for purposes of any verification examination authorized to be conducted by the Comptroller General under section 501 of this Act.

[42 U.S.C. 6299]

EXPORTS

SEC. 330. This part shall not apply to any covered product if (1) such covered product is manufactured, sold, or held for sale for export from the United States (or such product was imported for export), unless such product is in fact distributed in commerce for use in the United States, and (2) such covered product when distributed in commerce, or any container in which it is enclosed when so distributed, bears a stamp or label stating that such covered product is intended for export.

[42 U.S.C. 6300]

IMPORTS

SEC. 331. Any covered product offered for importation in violation of section 332 shall be refused admission into the customs territory of the United States under rules issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, except that the Secretary of the Treasury may, by such rules, authorize the importation of such covered product upon such terms and conditions (including the furnishing of a bond) as may appear to him appropriate to ensure that such covered product will not violate section 332, or will be exported or abandoned to the United States. The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe rules under this section not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

[42 U.S.C. 6301]

PROHIBITED ACTS

SEC. 332. (a) It shall be unlawful

(1) for any manufacturer or private labeler to distribute in commerce any new covered product to which a rule under section 324 applies, unless such covered product is labeled in accordance with such rule;

(2) for any manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler to remove from any new covered product or render illegible any label required to be provided with such product under a rule under section 324;

(3) for any manufacturer to fail to permit access to, or copying of, records required to be supplied under this part, or fail to make reports or provide other information required to be supplied under this part;

(4) for any person to fail to comply with an applicable requirement of section 326(a), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(5); or

(5) for any manufacturer or private labeler to distribute in commerce any new covered product which is not in conformity with an applicable energy efficiency standard prescribed under this part.

(b) For purposes of this section, the term "new covered product" means a covered product the title of which has not passed to a purchaser who buys such product for purposes other than (1) reselling such product, or (2) leasing such product for a period in excess of one year.

[42 U.S.C. 6302]

ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 333. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), any person who knowingly violates any provision of section 332 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each violation. Such penalties shall be assessed by the Commission, except that penalties for violations of section 332(a)(3) which relate to requirements prescribed by the Secretary, violations of section 332(a)(4) which relate to requests of the Secretary under section 326(b)(2), or violations of section 332(a)(5) shall be assessed by the Secretary. Civil penalties assessed under this part may be compromised by the agency or officer authorized to assess the penalty, taking into account the nature

and degree of the violation and the impact of the penalty upon a particular respondent. Each violation of paragraph (1), (2), or (5) of section 332(a) shall constitute a separate violation with respect to each covered product, and each day of violation of section 332(a) (3) or (4) shall constitute a separate violation.

(b) As used in subsection (a), the term "knowingly" means (1) the having of actual knowledge, or (2) the presumed having of knowledge deemed to be possessed by a reasonable man who acts in the circumstances, including knowledge obtainable upon the exercise of due care.

(c) It shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or affecting commerce (within the meaning of section 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act) for any person to violate section 323(c), except to the extent that such violation is prohibited under the provisions of section 332(a)(1), in which case such provisions shall apply.

(d)(1) Before issuing an order assessing a civil penalty against any person under this section, the Secretary shall provide to such person notice of the proposed penalty. Such notice shall inform such person of his opportunity to elect in writing within 30 days after the date of receipt of such notice to have the procedures of paragraph (3) (in lieu of those of paragraph (2)) apply with respect to such assessment.

(2)(A) Unless an election is made within 30 calendar days after receipt of notice under paragraph (1) to have paragraph (3) apply with respect to such penalty, the Secretary shall assess the penalty, by order, after a determination of violation has been made on the record after an opportunity for an agency hearing pursuant to section 554 of title 5, United States Code, before an administrative law judge appointed under section 3105 of such title 5. Such assessment order shall include the administrative law judge's findings and the basis for such assessment.

(B) Any person against whom a penalty is assessed under this paragraph may, within 60 calendar days after the date of the order of the Secretary assessing such penalty, institute an action in the United States court of appeals for the appropriate judicial circuit for judicial review of such order in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. The court shall have jurisdiction to enter a judgment affirming, modifying, or setting aside in whole or in part, the order of the Secretary, or the court may remand the proceeding to the Secretary for such further action as the court may direct.

(3)(A) In the case of any civil penalty with respect to which the procedures of this paragraph have been elected, the Secretary shall promptly assess such penalty, by order, after the date of the receipt of the notice under paragraph (1) of the proposed penalty.

(B) If the civil penalty has not been paid within 60 calendar days after the assessment order has been made under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall institute an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for an order affirming the assessment of the civil penalty. The court shall have authority to review de novo the law and the facts involved, and shall have jurisdiction to enter

a judgment enforcing, modifying, and enforcing as so modified, or setting aside in whole or in part, such assessment.

(C) Any election to have this paragraph apply may not be revoked except with the consent of the Secretary.

(4) If any person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become a final and unappealable order under paragraph (2), or after the appropriate district court has entered final judgment in favor of the Secretary under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall institute an action to recover the amount of such penalty in any appropriate district court of the United States. In such action, the validity and appropriateness of such final assessment order or judgment shall not be subject to review.

(5)(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of title 28, United States Code, or section 502(c) of the Department of Energy Organization Act, the Secretary shall be represented by the general counsel of the Department of Energy (or any attorney or attorneys within the Department of Energy designated by the Secretary) who shall supervise, conduct, and argue any civil litigation to which paragraph (3) of this subsection applies (including any related collection action under paragraph (4)) in a court of the United States or in any other court, except the Supreme Court. However, the Secretary or the general counsel shall consult with the Attorney General concerning such litigation, and the Attorney General shall provide, on request, such assistance in the conduct of such litigation as may be appropriate.

(B) Subject to the provisions of section 502(c) of the Department of Energy Organization Act, the Secretary shall be represented by the Attorney General, or the Solicitor General, as appropriate, in actions under this subsection, except to the extent provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(C) Section 402(d) of the Department of Energy Organization Act shall not apply with respect to the functions of the Secretary under this subsection.

(6) For purposes of applying the preceding provisions of this subsection in the case of the assessment of a penalty by the Commission for a violation of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 332, references in such provisions to "Secretary" and "Department of Energy" shall be considered to be references to the "Commission". [42 U.S.C. 6303]

INJUNCTIVE ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 334. The United States district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain (1) any violation of section 332 and (2) any person from distributing in commerce any covered product which does not comply with an applicable rule under section 324 or 325. Any such action shall be brought by the Commission, except that any such action to restrain any violation of section 332(a)(3) which relates to requirements prescribed by the Secretary, any violation of section 332(a)(4) which relates to requests of the Secretary under section 326(b)(2), or any violation of section 332(a)(5) shall be brought by the Secretary. Any such action may be brought in the United States district court for a district wherein any act, omission, or transaction constituting the violation occurred, or in such court for