Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§14305 Information gathering and access
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 137— - MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERALLY › § 14305
Summary
The Administrator, or an authorized representative who shows ID, may inspect and copy records kept by regulated battery manufacturers, rechargeable consumer product manufacturers, mercury‑containing battery manufacturers, and their authorized agents. The Administrator must keep any proprietary information in those records confidential.
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Title 42, §14305
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(a)A person who is required to carry out the objectives of this chapter, including—
(1)a regulated battery manufacturer;
(2)a rechargeable consumer product manufacturer;
(3)a mercury-containing battery manufacturer; and
(4)an authorized agent of a person described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3),
(b)The Administrator or the Administrator’s authorized representative, on presentation of credentials of the Administrator, may at reasonable times have access to and copy any records required to be maintained under subsection (a).
(c)The Administrator shall maintain the confidentiality of documents and records that contain proprietary information.
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42 U.S.C. § 14305
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73