New York Mercury Legislation
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New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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| Project Description |
On July 12, 2004, New York State joined a growing number of other states in adopting legislation that recognizes the importance of labeling and responsibly managing waste from mercury-added products. The new law stipulates the following: products with mercury content must be labeled; waste from products containing mercury must not be incinerated; waste from products containing mercury must be managed separately from other solid waste according to regulations to be developed by NYS DEC; New York State participation in IMERC is endorsed; sales of mercury thermometers and novelty products containing mercury are restricted; purchase and use of elemental mercury by primary and secondary schools is prohibited; sales of elemental mercury except for specific research, dental, and manufacturing uses are limited; and an advisory committee will be appointed and will make recommendations to reduce mercury pollution. |
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| Project Contact |
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Dennis Lucia |
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518-402-8705 |
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| Project Keywords |
| Activity Keywords |
Policy/Legislative |
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| Source |
| Newsletter |
Northeast Assistance & Pollution Prevention News - Vol. 14 No. 2, Fall 2004 |
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