42 U.S.C. § 14301. Findings

The Congress finds that—

1. (1)
   (1)

   it is in the public interest to—

   1. (A)
      (1)(A)phase out the use of mercury in batteries and provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling or proper disposal of used nickel cadmium batteries, small sealed lead-acid batteries, and other regulated batteries; and
   2. (B)
      (1)(B)educate the public concerning the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of such batteries;
2. (2)
   (2)uniform national labeling requirements for regulated batteries, rechargeable consumer products, and product packaging will significantly benefit programs for regulated battery collection and recycling or proper disposal; and
3. (3)
   (3)it is in the public interest to encourage persons who use rechargeable batteries to participate in collection for recycling of used nickel-cadmium, small sealed lead-acid, and other regulated batteries.