Mercury Initiative

DEQ Mercury Initiative
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State of Louisiana Mercury Risk Reduction Plan


Link to order a copy of the Mercury Risk Reduction Plan 
Mercury Risk Reduction Act   
  Act 126 of the 2006 Louisiana Legislature
Proposed Mercury Risk Reduction Rule  (August 2008. See page 1670)
Links to rule related materials:
Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Best Management Practices
Appliance Mercury Switch Removal Best Management Practices
Appliance Mercury Switch Removal FAQ       
IMERC Mercury Added Products Database
Household Appliance Mercury Switch Removal Manual (Vermont)
 
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercury Contamination
Mercury Products List
DEQ Mercury Awareness:  Prevention & Protection Video
Summary of Issues Related to Mercury Contamination of Fish
Fish Consumption and Swimming Advisories
Mercury Reports
Data on Mercury in Louisiana
Educational Presentations
Mercury Recyclers
http:///www.almr.org/

http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/recyclers.html
Helpful Links
EPA Mercury Portal

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals 

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 
Contact Us

For more information on DEQ's Mercury Initiative please contact Chris Piehler, Clean Waters Project Director at 225-219-3609, chris.piehler@la.gov  or John Rogers, Staff Environmental Scientist at 225-219-3266 (800-305-6621),  john.rogers@la.gov.
Last Upated: August 20, 2008 
 
 
 
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