S 1772
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act, directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a nationwide program to track mercury levels in the environment. The program will monitor air, water, soil, and fish, collecting data on long-term trends and changes in mercury concentrations. It also mandates the establishment of an online database to make this data accessible to the public and policymakers.
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Thomas R. Carper
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