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Full Title: New Hampshire Mercury Page
Full Work Author: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Abstract: This site links to other states that have information on mercury.

Full Title: Mercury Source Sector Assessment
Full Work Author: Mercury Reduction Project for the Greater Milwaukee Area: 
Abstract: A report culminating the first phase of the Mercury Source Sector Assessment, undertaken to help set priorities for developing cooperative mercury education, technical assistance and collection programs

Full Title: Automotive Mercury Switch Recycling Project
Full Work Author: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Abstract: Discusses a program to remove switches from end-of-life and on-the-road automobiles to reduce the amount of mercury occurring in the air. 

Full Title: Community Mercury Reduction
Full Work Author: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:
Abstract: Involves 17 communities in partnership with the Wisconsin DNR to foster the use of non-mercury alternatives, such as digital thermometers; to promote recycling of mercury-containing products that continue to be used, such as fluorescent lamps; and to reduce the potential for mercury spills and the huge potential cost of spill cleanup. 

Full Title: Blueprint for Mercury Elimination
Full Work Author: Western Lake Superior Sanitary District: Duluth, Minn.
Abstract: A guide to assist wastewater treatment plant staff with creating and implementing their own mercury reduction projects. It includes information on sources of mercury, successful reduction strategies and case studies, and suggestions for implementing a program. 

Full Title: Thermostat Recycling Corporation
Full Work Author: National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Abstract: This Web site explains how a not-for-profit organization, now expanded to 48 states,  facilitates the collection and recycling of mercury-containing thermostats.
 

 
Mercury Legislation
 

Full Title: Status of State and Federal Mercury Legislation in the United States
Full Work Author: Mercury Policy Project
Abstract: Summary of the 50 mercury-related bills introduced by states in 2001

Full Title: Mercury Source Reduction Legislation - Overview of 2001 Progress
Full Work Author: Goldberg, Terry - Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association
Abstract: Summary of mercury source reduction legislation in the Northeast from 2001

 
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