((a)) ** Congressional statement of purpose** It is the purpose of this part to improve the efficiency of electric motors and pumps and certain other industrial equipment in order to conserve the energy resources of the Nation.

((b)) ** Inclusion of industrial equipment as covered equipment** The Secretary may, by rule, include a type of industrial equipment as covered equipment if he determines that to do so is necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.

((c)) ** Inclusion of component parts of consumer products as industrial equipment** The Secretary may, by rule, include as industrial equipment articles which are component parts of consumer products, if he determines that—

((1)) such articles are, to a significant extent, distributed in commerce other than as component parts for consumer products; and

((2)) such articles meet the requirements of (other than clauses (ii) and (iii)).