VMRA Commitment. MCES will complete evaluation of its local limit for mercury by September 30, 2001.
VMRA Commitment. Complete the two studies in 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 and develop future programs related to control of mercury from the discharge of dental amalgam based on the results of these evaluations.
VMRA Commitment. MCES will continue to participate in the AMSA Mercury Work Group in order to share data and information nationally.
VMRA Commitment. If the MPCA or MOEA develop a legislative program to seek bans of mercury containing products or conduct other such efforts to achieve product bans, the Council will discuss with MPCA or MOEA how best to support such efforts.
VMRA Commitment. Effective with the new contract beginning January 1, 2001, the Council policy will remove this cost disincentive. The increased cost incurred by the Council is currently estimated to be approximately $8,000 per year for approximately 8000 employees and their dependents.
VMRA Commitment. Continue the NPS Grant Program through 2003.
VMRA Commitment. Continue outreach programs.
VMRA Commitment. MCES will record the type and number of devices removed from service.
VMRA Commitment. MCES will continue to consider ways to recover mercury in use as a part of demolition projects and/or reduce the use of mercury in new capital projects as appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
VMRA Commitment. In 2000 and 2001, MCES will extend the exchange program to all MCES employees, as well as those in Regional Administration. This would expand the program to approximately 1235 more staff.
