United States Code Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

§ 17141. Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard

§ 17141.

Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard

(a)

Prohibition

Except as provided by subsection (b), on and after January 1, 2009, a general service incandescent lamp shall not be purchased or installed in a Coast Guard facility by or on behalf of the Coast Guard.

(b)

Exception

A general service incandescent lamp may be purchased, installed, and used in a Coast Guard facility whenever the application of a general service incandescent lamp is—

(1)

necessary due to purpose or design, including medical, security, and industrial applications;

(2)

reasonable due to the architectural or historical value of a light fixture installed before January 1, 2009; or

(3)

the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that operational requirements necessitate the use of a general service incandescent lamp.

(c)

Limitation

In this section, the term “facility” does not include a vessel or aircraft of the Coast Guard.