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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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