H.R. 10851
Socket Full of Sunshine Act
Sponsor: Robert Menendez · 0 cosponsors
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(a) In general. Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable solar generation devices that ensures that portable solar generation devices are safe to use at home, including by requiring that any such portable solar generation device include information (through a pamphlet or through any other form as the Consumer Product Safety Commission determines appropriate) on the following:
(1) How to use the portable solar generation device at home in a safe manner.
(2) How to install the portable solar generation device.
(3) Any expected savings from the portable solar generation device.
(4) Any warranties with respect to the portable solar generation device.
(5) Any other information related to the safety of the portable solar generation device as the Consumer Product Safety Commission determines appropriate.
(b) Consultation. In promulgating the standard under subsection (a), the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall consult with the following:
(1) The Department of Energy.
(2) The Environmental Protection Agency.
(3) Labor organizations.
(4) UL Solutions.
(5) Solar industry associations.
(6) Any other relevant group as the Consumer Product Safety Commission determines appropriate.
(c) Modifications. At any time after the promulgation of the standard under subsection (a), the Consumer Product Safety Commission may, through a rulemaking under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, modify the requirements of the standard.
(d) Treatment of standard. A standard promulgated under subsection (a), including a modification of such standard, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).