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The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act - Public Law 104-142

Public Law 104–142 , 104th Congress

An Act: Phase out the use of mercury-containing batteries and provide for the recycling of nickel cadmium, small sealed lead-acid batteries, and certain others.

The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act; Public Law 104-142 (pdf) (131.38 KB, May 13, 1996)

The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act - Public Law 104-142

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations