2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 137 - Management of Rechargeable Batteries and Batteries Containing Mercury
Subchapter II - Recycling of Rechargeable Batteries
Sec. 14321 - Purpose

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 14321 (2016)
Section Name §14321. Purpose
Section Text

The purpose of this subchapter is to facilitate the efficient recycling or proper disposal of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries, used small sealed lead-acid rechargeable batteries, other regulated batteries, and such rechargeable batteries in used consumer products, by—

(1) providing for uniform labeling requirements and streamlined regulatory requirements for regulated battery collection programs; and

(2) encouraging voluntary industry programs by eliminating barriers to funding the collection and recycling or proper disposal of used rechargeable batteries.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 104–142, title I, §102, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1332.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 137 - MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY
SUBCHAPTER II - RECYCLING OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Sec. 14321 - Purpose
Contains section 14321
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 110 Stat. 1332
Public Law References Public Law 104-142
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