Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

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Bill Number

S 1345

Introduced

Apr 22, 2021

Latest Action

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

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Topics

Advisory bodies Air quality Animal and plant health Birds Congressional oversight Ecology Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental Protection Fishes Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances International organizations and cooperation Mammals Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine pollution Metals Parks, recreation areas, trails Soil pollution Water quality Wetlands Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Summary

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.

Actions

Jul 13, 2022

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Apr 22, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2172-2173)
Apr 22, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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