42 USC 14301 - Findings

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 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.)

cite as: 42 USC 14301