Legislation and regulation

A Guide to Legislation and Regulation for Minimum Energy Perfomance Standards and Labelling (MEPSL) for Appliances & Lighting

Under the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) programme, several Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are introducing legislation for Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Labelling, covering various types of electrical appliances, equipment and lighting. As MEPS and energy labelling are usually implemented together, legislation (and regulations) for this dual purpose are called “MEPSL” legislation in this Guide.

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Resolution for FSM Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Initiatives

A Resolution. 17th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. 2nd Regular Session 2011.

Approving the €14,440,000, and €630,000 financial grants to the Federated States of Micronesia, and all the terms and conditions of said grants, from the European Commission for the Economic Development Fund 10, specifically, the North Renewable Energy Project and Technical Cooperation Facility.

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A Bill for an Act - Financial Grant for Public Utilities Fuel Consumption

A Bill for an Act. 16th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, 3rd Regular Session 2010.

To appropriate the National Government’s share of $400,000 from the 200,000,000 yen financial grant (or equivalent in US dollars) from theGovernment of Japan for fuel consumption for the public utilities corporations in the states of Chuuk and Pohnpei, and the College of Micronesia-FSM, Chuuk campus, and for other purposes. Sum appropriated is given in the document.

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FSM Sales Tax

Chapter 2 - Sales Tax. Except for goods made or produced in the State a sales tax attaches to goods upon their first sale in the State. The seller pays the tax on all goods in a shipment no later than 120 days after arrival in the State. The State has the power to hold the release of future shipments if the seller is not current on taxes due under the Code and applicable Regulations.

Amended by State Law 7-94. Rates applied on various goods is given in the document.

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