Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§6953 Development of markets for recovered materials

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 82— - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN RESOURCE AND RECOVERY › § 6953

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Within two years after September 1, 1979, Commerce Secretary must map markets, spot barriers, and promote new uses for recovered materials.

Full Legal Text

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The Secretary of Commerce shall within two years after September 1, 1979, take such actions as may be necessary to—

(1)identify the geographical location of existing or potential markets for recovered materials;

(2)identify the economic and technical barriers to the use of recovered materials; and

(3)encourage the development of new uses for recovered materials.

Legislative History

1980—Pub. L. 96–482 substituted “

September 1, 1979” for “

October 21, 1976”.

Reference

Citation

42 U.S.C. § 6953

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73