II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2961 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2012 Ms. Klobuchar introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To suspend temporarily the duty on certain switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators.

1.

Certain switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators

(a)

In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading: 9902.01.00Switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators in excess of 2 MW; such panels designed to transfer electric power to and from a utility power grid at 2100 kW at 600 V with a nominal full load of 2190 amperes; each measuring 1950 mm or more but not over 2050 mm in length, 550 mm or more but not over 650 mm in width and 1950 mm or more but not over 2050 mm in height; capable of monitoring minimum wind speed, yaw position and blade pitch angle (provided for in subheading 8537.10.90)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015 . (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.