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104 STAT. 2952 PUBLIC LAW 101-592—NOV. 16, 1990 section 5, and shall provide copies of any applicable laboratory testing report or manufacturer's certificate upon request to any subsequent purchaser of fasteners taken from the lot to which such testing report or manufacturer's certificate relates. 15 USC 5410. SEC. 11. RELATIONSHIP TO STATE LAWS. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any rights or causes of action that any buyer may have with respect to any seller of fasteners under the law of any State, except to the extent that the provisions of this Act are in conflict with such State law. 15 USC 5411. SEC. 12. CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of any consensus standards organization to establish, modify, or withdraw any standards and specifications under any other law or authority in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 15 USC 5412. SEC. 13. REGULATIONS. The Secretary shall within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. 15 USC 5413. SEC. 14. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives of fastener manufacturers, importers, distributors, endusers, independent laboratories, and standards organizations. The Secretary and Director shall consult with the advisory committee— (1) prior to promulgating any regulations under this Act; and (2) in such other matters related to fasteners as the Secretary may determine. 15 USC 5414. SEC. 15. APPLICABILITY. The requirements of this Act shall be applicable only to fasteners fabricated 180 days or more sifter the Secretary issues final regulations required under sections 5, 6, and 8, except that the Secretary