(a) A manufacturer who imports one or more clothes washing machines into the state, a trade association representing the manufacturer, or other entities must report the following information to the executive director not later than January 31st of each year:
  (1) the number of clothes washing machines imported into the state during the preceding calendar year with a water consumption factor of more than 11;
  (2) the number of clothes washing machines imported into the state during the preceding calendar year with a water consumption factor of more than 9.5, but not more than 11;
  (3) the number of clothes washing machines imported into the state during the preceding calendar year with a water consumption factor of 9.5 or less; and
  (4) the average water consumption factor of all clothes washing machines imported into the state during the preceding calendar year.
(b) A manufacturer has complied with this section if the manufacturer reports the required information to an industry trade association or other entity who reports the required information to the executive director by January 31st of each year.
(c) This section does not apply to a clothes washing machine with a capacity of more than 3.5 cubic feet or less than 1.6 cubic feet.
(d) The first report required by this section shall be submitted to the executive director by January 31, 2003.

Source Note: The provisions of this §290.261 adopted to be effective June 30, 2002, 27 TexReg 5797