Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 886 - DESIGNATION OF MERCURYAS A PRIORITY CHEMICAL AND REGULATION OF MERCURY IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
Section 096-886-3 - Designation of mercury as a priority chemical
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-886-3
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Presence on chemicals of high concern list.Mercury is present on the list of chemicals of high concern published by the department under 38 M.R.S.A.§1693-A.
NOTE:To view the full list, go to: www.maine.gov/dep/safechem/highconcern/index.html.
B. Criteria for designation.The following criteria for designation of mercury as a priority chemical, as set forth under 38 M.R.S.A. §1694, have been met:
(1) Mercury is known to cause significant
adverse health effects to the nervous system and other human organs, is
classified as a reproductive toxicantand has met the criteria listed in
§1693(1) and 1693-A(2) for listing as a chemical of concern and chemical
of high concern respectively;
(2)
Mercury has been found through biomonitoring to be present in humans;
(3) Mercury has been found through sampling
and analysis to be present in household dust, indoor air, drinking water or
elsewhere in the home environment; and
(4) Mercury is present in a consumer product
used or present in the home.
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