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EPA Issues Significant New Use Rule for Certain Mercury Use

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule, effective August 20, 2010, to issue a significant new use rule under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439976) for use in flow meters,…

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natural gas manometers, and pyrometers, except for use in these articles when they are in service as of September 11, 2009. This action will require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process elemental mercury for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.