EPA Allows More Time for Comments on Reporting Requirements for Imports and Exports of Mercury

The Environmental Protection Agency is extending until Jan. 11, 2018, the period for comments on proposed new reporting requirements that would apply to importers and exporters of mercury, mercury compounds and products containing mercury, it said. Under the proposed rule, persons who import or manufacture mercury, intentionally use mercury in a manufacturing process, distribute mercury in commerce, store mercury after manufacture or import, or export mercury would be required to electronically report every three years the amount of mercury they handle and certain use-specific information, such as the country of origin of their imports (see 1710250016). Comments on the proposed rule had previously been due Dec. 26.