By the authority vested in him as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, Donald J. Trump has directed a review and potential rescission of certain water conservation standards. These standards, initially set by the Department of Energy under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, pertain to faucets, showers, bathtubs, and toilets.
President Trump stated that these regulations make bathroom appliances more expensive and less functional. He also noted that "efficiency" standards affect other appliances like clothes washers and dishwashers by making them less useful and more costly to repair. He emphasized that the Federal Government should not enforce regulations that negatively impact taxpayers' lives.
The President instructed the Secretary of Energy to consider using all lawful authority to rescind or amend specific regulations related to water and energy use in various household appliances. This includes sections 10 C.F.R. 430.32(f) through (r), which cover dishwashers, faucets, showerheads, water closets, urinals, and washing machines.
Additionally, he directed the Secretary of Energy to publish a notice in the Federal Register clarifying the Waiver of Federal Preemption concerning state regulations on water use efficiency for certain fixtures.
Pending any changes or reversions of these provisions, enforcement is not required according to this directive. Furthermore, recommendations are expected within 60 days from both the Secretary of Energy and the Deputy Assistant to the President for potential legislative actions concerning related statutes or even repealing parts of the Energy Policy Act entirely.
This memorandum explicitly states it does not create any legal rights or benefits enforceable against any part of the United States government or its representatives.
