Mercury Reduction Act of 2003

Summary

Mercury Reduction Act of 2003 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to: (1) prohibit the sale or supply of mercury fever thermometers to consumers, except by prescription; and (2) require manufacturers to provide clear instructions on handling of thermometers to avoid breakage and on proper cleanup in the event of breakage. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants for a household mercury thermometer collection and exchange program. Establishes a Task Force on Mercury to make recommendations on: (1) the long-term management of surplus mercury collected from thermometers and from medical, commercial, government, and industrial and other sources; (2) programs to test technologies for sequestration of retired mercury; (3) storage of mercury in a manner that ensures no release into the environment; (4) reduction of the total threat posed by mercury to humans and the environment; and (5) reduction of mercury produced, used, and released. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the Task Force, to: (1) take title to mercury collected under the thermometer exchange program or from another source; (2) manage the mercury in a manner that prevents its release into the environment; (3) ensure that collected mercury is not reintroduced into commerce; (4) provide to the Task Force an analysis of, and recommendations concerning, collection and management activities under this Act; and (5) identify stabilization technologies and long-term storage measures that prevent mercury release and conduct appropriate research, development, and demonstration.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 March 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 March 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3733-3734)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 April 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 November 2003

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.

   Source: Calendars

6. 18 November 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-199.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 November 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-199.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 18 November 2003 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 13 March 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 November 2003

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 November 2003

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 18 November 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 March 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 March 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 March 2003

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Sponsors

• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• John Reed · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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