Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads

4/9/2025

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Purpose: Address overregulation impacting the American economy and personal freedom, using the example of overly complex definitions of “showerhead” under previous administrations.
Repeal of Regulation: Directs the Secretary of Energy to rescind the 13,000-word regulation defining “showerhead” (as established in the Energy Conservation Program notice on December 20, 2021) without a notice and comment period.
Implementation Timeline: The repeal will become effective 30 days after the publication of the rescission notice in the Federal Register.
General Provisions:
- Authority and Scope: Does not affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget related to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
- Legal Consistency: Must be implemented in accordance with applicable law and available appropriations.
- No Legal Claims: Does not create enforceable rights or benefits against any party.

The executive order focuses on deregulating the definition of “showerhead,” which is unlikely to have a direct impact on Vanderbilt University. However, it reflects a broader trend of deregulation that could influence other areas more relevant to the university, such as energy efficiency standards for campus facilities.
While the order itself is specific to showerhead regulations, the underlying principle of reducing regulatory burdens could signal potential changes in other regulatory areas that might affect university operations, such as environmental standards or building codes.
Vanderbilt may need to monitor future executive orders for similar deregulatory actions that could impact its compliance requirements or operational costs, particularly in facilities management and sustainability initiatives.

Facilities Management at Vanderbilt might need to stay informed about changes in federal regulations that could affect campus infrastructure, although this specific order on showerheads is unlikely to require immediate action.
The Office of Sustainability may consider the broader implications of deregulation trends on its initiatives, ensuring that sustainability goals are met even if federal standards are relaxed.

The direct financial impact of this executive order on Vanderbilt University is minimal, as it pertains to a specific consumer product regulation. However, the broader deregulatory approach could influence future cost considerations related to compliance and infrastructure upgrades.
Vanderbilt may benefit from reduced regulatory compliance costs if similar deregulatory actions are taken in areas that affect university operations, though this specific order does not present such an opportunity.

Relevance Score: 1 (The order presents no significant impact on the university’s operations or strategic considerations.)

N/A – The executive order regarding the definition of “showerhead” and its regulation does not directly impact Vanderbilt University’s operations or strategic interests. Therefore, no specific actions are required from the university in response to this order.

N/A – The executive order does not present any direct opportunities for Vanderbilt University to capitalize on, as it pertains to regulatory definitions unrelated to the university’s core activities or strategic goals.

Relevance Score: 1

Average Relevance Score: 2.4

Relevance Score: 4

Department of Energy: The Secretary of Energy is directly tasked with repealing the existing multi-thousand-word regulation defining “showerhead” by publishing a notice in the Federal Register, thereby streamlining the regulatory process.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Although not directly executing a task, the OMB is referenced to clarify that its functions regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals will remain unaffected by this order.

Relevance Score: 1 (Only 1 or 2 agencies are affected by this order.)

Secretary of Energy – Tasked with publishing a Federal Register notice to rescind the existing Energy Conservation Program definition of “showerhead,” directly impacting a Cabinet-level official.

Relevance Score: 5 (Directives affect a Cabinet-level official responsible for significant policy implementation.)