Regulation & law · 11/09/2009

EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rule for Elemental Mercury in Flow Meters and Pyrometers

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to regulate the use of elemental mercury in flow meters, natural gas manometers, and pyrometers, requiring manufacturers and importers to notify the agency 90 days prior to commencing production or processing of the metal for these specific applications.