§ 17141. Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard
Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard
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.
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—
necessary due to purpose or design, including medical, security, and industrial applications;
reasonable due to the architectural or historical value of a light fixture installed before January 1, 2009; or
the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that operational requirements necessitate the use of a general service incandescent lamp.
Limitation
In this section, the term “facility” does not include a vessel or aircraft of the Coast Guard.