The Congress finds that— (1) it is in the public interest to— (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 (B) educate the public concerning the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of such batteries; (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) 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. ( Pub. L. 104–142, § 2 , May 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1329 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title Pub. L. 104–142, § 1 , May 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1329 , provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘ Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act ’.” Pub. L. 104–142, title I, § 101 , May 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1332 , provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘ Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act ’.” Pub. L. 104–142, title II, § 201 , May 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1336 , provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘ Mercury-Containing Battery Management Act ’.”