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42 U.S.C. 6953: Development of markets for recovered materialsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

§6953. Development of markets for recovered materials

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.

( Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 5003 , as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2 , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2821 ; amended Pub. L. 96–482, § 21(b) , Oct. 21, 1980 , 94 Stat. 2346 .)

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Amendments

1980⁠—Pub. L. 96–482 substituted “September 1, 1979” for “October 21, 1976”.