H.R. 1534, The Mercury Export Ban Act of 2007

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H.R. 1534 would prohibit the sale, distribution, or transfer of mercury, and it would prohibit the export of mercury.

Detailed Summary

Mercury Export Ban Act of 2007 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to: (1) prohibit any federal agency from conveying, selling, or distributing to any other federal, state, or local agency, or any private individual or entity, any elemental mercury under the control or jurisdication of such agency; (2) prohibit the export of elemental mercury from the United States effective January 1, 2010; (3) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress on mercury compounds that may currently be used in products or processes; and (4) establish the Excess Mercury Storage Advisory Committee.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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