On the recordJuly 25, 2012
Yes. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 18, strike ``or (d)'' and insert the following: ``(d), or (e)''. Page 5, insert after line 7 the following: (e) Significant Regulatory Actions Promoting Energy Efficiency.--An agency may take any significant regulatory action that is intended to promote energy efficiency. Page 10, insert after line 13 the following and redesignate provisions accordingly: (c) Promotion of Energy Efficiency Exception.--Section 202 shall not apply to a midnight rule that is intended to promote energy efficiency. Page 20, insert after line 12 the following: SEC. 305. EXCEPTION FOR PROMOTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY. The provisions of this title do not apply to any consent decree or settlement agreement pertaining to a regulatory action that is intended to promote energy efficiency. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 738, the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Welch) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Vermont.
