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Mercury Reduction Legislative Trends

Mercury Reduction Legislative Trends. National/regional mercury model legislation Local, community-based approaches. Mercury Education and Reduction Model Legislation. Developed by the New England Waste Management Officials Association Objectives: Eliminate non-essential mercury uses

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Mercury Reduction Legislative Trends

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  1. Mercury Reduction Legislative Trends • National/regional mercury model legislation • Local, community-based approaches

  2. Mercury Education and Reduction Model Legislation • Developed by the New England Waste Management Officials Association • Objectives: • Eliminate non-essential mercury uses • Reduce by 2003 overall amounts of mercury-containing waste

  3. Key Components • Manufacturer notification • Interstate Clearinghouse • Bans on frivolous use products • Phase-out and Exemptions - 1g > 10 milligrams • Labeling • Disposal ban

  4. Key Components (cont.) • Collection • Disclosure requirements for health care facilities • Control on sale of elemental mercury • Public education and outreach • Universal waste rule adoption regionally • State procurement - financial incentives

  5. School Specific Legislation • Michigan’s ban – Senate Bill 1262 • Passed • Amended to include private schools with a ban by 2004. • Duluth’s (and many other cities) local ban • Proposed legislation in Indiana, NH, MA, CA

  6. Local Approaches • Milwaukee and Dane County, WI • Based upon source analysis • Prioritizing by community critical

  7. Dane County Key Components • Product Specific Programs • Thermometer ban • Fluorescent light education program • Thermostats – voluntary sale ban & collection promotion • Dairy manometers outreach • Auto switches – DNR grant program • Appliance switches - more research

  8. Dane County (cont.) • Miscellaneous uses research – e.g., gas meters • Facility specific programs • Medical facilities outreach • Dentists • Schools • Demolition and remodeling contractors

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