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Since the early 1990s, U.S. environmental regulations have eliminated the development of mercury as a new product. Despite these changes targeting mercury use, alternatives have been slow to develop, and in cases such as precision measurement devices are not possible. As a result, mercury has been mined through reclamation and recycling processes.
In a move to support domestic energy production and economic growth, the EPA plans to revise compliance timelines and explore new flexibilities under the Steam Electric ELG Rule.