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Burlington Board of Health Fluorescent Lamp and Universal Waste Management Policy Abstract: Description of a decision in Burlington, Massachusetts to adopt an ordinance that requires a written fluorescent lamp management policy of all local businesses. Source: City of Burlington URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/topichub/22/Burlington_Fluorescent_Lamp_Management_Policy.htm
Burlington Board of Health Hazardous Building Component Management Plan Policy Abstract: Burlington, Massachusetts' Board of Health's Hazardous Building Component Management Policy adopted June 1997 and a checklist for cataloging hazardous components. Source: City of Burlington URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/topichub/22/Burlington_Hazardous_Materials.htm
Mercury Pollution Prevention in Michigan: Michigan Mercury Pollution Prevention (M2P2) Task Force [PDF] Abstract: Action plan to reduce mercury emissions and exposure. Source: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality URL: http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-ead-p2-mercury-mercstrat97.pdf
Mercury Pollution Prevention Plan Abstract: As follow-up to the Source Identification study, this document is intended to supplement the Regional Water Quality Control Plant's primary pollution prevention plan, the Clean Bay Plan. Source: City of Palo Alto URL: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/3746
Mercury Update: Impact on Fish Advisories Abstract: Overview of fish advisories due to mercury contamination. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm
National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Abstract: Federal Register document contains national recommended water quality criteria for mercury. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/1998/December/Day-10/w30272.htm
New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Premiers Mercury Action Plan [PDF] Abstract: Action Plan for New England States and Eastern Canada regarding the elimination of mercury. Source: Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers URL: http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/mercury/pdfs/Mercury_Action_Plan.pdf
NEWMOA Mercury Education and Reduction Model Legislation Abstract: NEWMOA developed the model legislation as a framework to assist states to develop more consistent approaches to managing mercury-containing wastes. Source: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/final_model_legislation.htm
Toward the Virtual Elimination of Mercury From the Solid Waste Stream [PDF] Abstract: The report focuses on two initiatives: (1) collecting existing stocks of elemental mercury from households and schools and (2) ensuring that elemental mercury and mercury in products are not released to the environment in the future. Source: Connecticut Department of Environment Protection URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/19/18396.pdf
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