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S.Res. 287

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding regulation of mercury hazardous waste, and for other purposes.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Environmental Protection Agency should not exempt mercury hazardous wastes from hazardous waste regulation but should adopt waste management policies and rules that seek to minimize all releases of mercury into the environment while encouraging the recycling of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices.

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15241)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate