Well, I will submit the question for the record because the Chairman has been very generous with my time, but one of the things I would ask you is: What are you doing in comparison to State regulators who, in fact-- regulators of State…

So when is it that you support, if you support, going ahead and including giving DOE the authority to regulate what is about 30 percent of total reflector lamp sales?

It is hard to make the case that we had an adequate job of oversight given those results.

Thank you. I have one last question and one follow up and then we'll, unless a member appears we'll close the hearing.

Can't regulate if you don't have the authority, so I assume that you're taking the position that you have the authority.

I just look at the fact that the DOE has, as far as I can see, has never issued a single fine for failure to comply with efficiency standards.

I want to caution both departments that if they don't reach an agreement as they've pledged to that some of us, certainly, I may very well decide the conflict for them.

I think this is incredibly important. It's a vital, cost effective way for us to meet our energy challenges.

I want to thank you and the ranking member for holding a hearing on what I think is an incredibly important topic.

the Federal Reserve, you know, is at the forefront of what needed to be done because they had the ability to set the standard.

I think you were ahead of the curve when others were not and really applaud you for that.