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2019 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

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 14301 (2019)
Section Name §14301. Findings
Section Text

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.
Source Credit

(Pub. L. 104–142, §2, May 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1329.)
Editorial Notes 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'."
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, 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 I - GENERALLY
Sec. 14301 - Findings
Contains section 14301
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act'."
'Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act'."
'Mercury-Containing Battery Management Act'."
Statutes at Large References 110 Stat. 1329, 1332, 1336
Public Law References Public Law 104-142
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