statement of purposes

statement of purposes Sec. 2. The purposes of this Act are— (1) to grant specific authority to the President to fulfill obligations of the United States under the international energy program; (2) to provide for the creation of a Strategic Petroleum Reserve capable of reducing the impact of severe energy supply interruptions; [(3) Repealed by section 102(2) of P.L. 106–469, 114 Stat. 2029.] (4) to conserve energy supplies through energy conservation programs, and, where necessary, the regulation of certain energy uses; (5) to provide for improved energy efficiency of motor vehicles, major appliances, and certain other consumer products; [(6) Repealed by section 102(2) of P.L. 106–469, 114 Stat. 2029.] (7) to provide a means for verification of energy data to assure the reliability of energy data; and (8) to conserve water by improving the water efficiency of certain plumbing products and appliances. [42 U.S.C. 6201]