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EPA/OPPTS | RIN: 2070-AJ46 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: ●Mercury; Regulation of Use in Certain Products | |
Abstract: Mercury is well-documented as a toxic, environmentally persistent substance that demonstrates the ability to bioaccumulate and to be atmospherically transported on a local, regional, and global scale. In addition, mercury can be environmentally transformed into methylmercury which biomagnifies and is highly toxic. EPA has conducted a preliminary analysis via the Risk-Based Prioritization of Mercury in Certain Products. By compiling data pertaining to the stated costs, advantages, and disadvantages associated with mercury-free alternatives to certain mercury-containing products, EPA made a preliminary judgment that effective and economically feasible alternatives exist. These products include switches, relays/contactors, flame sensors, button cell batteries, and measuring devices (e.g., non-fever thermometers, manometers, barometers, pyrometers, flow meters, and psychrometers/hygrometers). Therefore, EPA is evaluating whether an action (or combination of actions) under TSCA section 6(a) is appropriate for mercury used in such products. As appropriate, such an action(s) would involve a group(s) of these products. Specifically, EPA will determine whether the continued use of mercury in one or more of these products would pose an unreasonable risk to human health and the environment. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 750 | |
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: SAN No. 5312 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Thomas Groeneveld Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-1188 Email: groeneveld.thomas@epa.gov Robert Courtnage Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-1081 Email: courtnage.robert@epa.gov |