42 U.S.C. § 6966c: Best practices for battery recycling and labeling guidelines

The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. consists of 1 or more electrochemical cells that are electrically connected; and is designed to store and deliver electric energy. during which recyclable materials are processed into specification-grade commodities, and consumed as raw-material feedstock, in lieu of virgin materials, in the manufacturing of new products; that may include collection, processing, and brokering; and that result in subsequent consumption by a materials manufacturer, including for the manufacturing of new products. to the maximum extent practicable, is technically and economically feasible for State, Tribal, and local governments; is environmentally sound and safe for waste management workers; and optimizes the value and use of material derived from recycling of batteries. The Administrator shall develop the best practices described in paragraph (1) in coordination with State, Tribal, and local governments and relevant nongovernmental and private sector entities. Not later than 2 years after November 15, 2021 , the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing the best practices developed under paragraph (1). There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until September 30, 2026 . voluntary labeling guidelines for batteries; and other forms of communication materials for battery producers and consumers about the reuse and recycling of critical materials from batteries. identifying battery collection locations and increasing accessibility to those locations; promoting consumer education about battery collection and recycling; and reducing safety concerns relating to the improper disposal of batteries. international battery labeling standards; and the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act ( 42 U.S.C. 14301 et seq.). There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this subsection $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until September 30, 2026 .