2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 137 - Management of Rechargeable Batteries and Batteries Containing Mercury
Subchapter I - Generally
Sec. 14301 - Findings
42 U.S.C. § 14301 (2016) |
§14301. Findings |
The Congress finds that— (1) it is in the public interest to— (A) phase out the use of mercury in batteries and provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling or proper disposal of used nickel cadmium batteries, small sealed lead-acid batteries, and other regulated batteries; and (B) educate the public concerning the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of such batteries; (2) uniform national labeling requirements for regulated batteries, rechargeable consumer products, and product packaging will significantly benefit programs for regulated battery collection and recycling or proper disposal; and (3) it is in the public interest to encourage persons who use rechargeable batteries to participate in collection for recycling of used nickel-cadmium, small sealed lead-acid, and other regulated batteries. |
(Pub. L. 104–142, §2, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1329.) |
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 104–142, §1, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1329, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act'." Pub. L. 104–142, title I, §101, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1332, provided that: "This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the 'Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act'." Pub. L. 104–142, title II, §201, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1336, provided that: "This title [enacting subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the 'Mercury-Containing Battery Management Act'." |
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Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 137 - MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY SUBCHAPTER I - GENERALLY Sec. 14301 - Findings |
section 14301 |
2016 |
January 6, 2017 |
No |
standard |
'Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act'." 'Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act'." 'Mercury-Containing Battery Management Act'." |
110 Stat. 1329, 1332, 1336 |
Public Law 104-142 |