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EPA/OCSPP RIN: 2070-AJ71 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Mercury; Significant New Use Rule; Elemental Mercury Used in Barometers, Manometers, and Hygrometers/Psychrometers 
Abstract: Under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA intends to promulgate a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) to require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture, import, or processing of elemental mercury for use in three types of measuring devices, namely barometers, manometers, and hygrometers/psychrometers. Elemental mercury is converted to methyl mercury in the environment and is a potent neurotoxin. Mercury is no longer used in these products (except one battery-powered, motor-aspirated psychrometer which is currently manufactured and not covered by the rule). Elemental mercury in products can be released to the environment during manufacturing, use, recycling, and/or disposal. EPA considers a resumption of manufacture, import, or processing of any of the covered devices to be a significant new use. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604, 2607, and 2625(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/06/2011  76 FR 26225   
Final Action  05/00/2012    
Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0630-0001; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0630
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals  
Sectors Affected: 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sue Slotnick
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1973
Email: slotnick.sue@epa.gov

Robert Courtnage
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1081
Email: courtnage.robert@epa.gov