United States · Bill · S
S. 3627 (109th)
Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2006
Introduced
29 June 2006
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6808-6809)
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Summary
Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2006 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy from conveying, selling, distributing, or otherwise transferring elemental mercury. Exempts the transfer of elemental mercury to any storage or other facility established pursuant to this Act. Prohibits the export of elemental mercury from the United States, effective on January 1, 2010, and authorizes the President to prohibit the export of any mercury compound as necessary to achieve the full force and effect of such elemental mercury export ban. Requires the President to establish the capacity (including storage facilities) to safely store covered mercury and mercury compounds in excess of quantities necessary for domestic consumption.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2006
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2006
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 29 June 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/3627
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/3627