Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Rhode Island Mercury Education and Reduction Act (250-RICR-140-20-3)


250-RICR-140-20-3 ACTIVE RULE

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3.1Purpose

3.2Authority

3.3Application

3.4Definitions

3.5Notification

3.6Restrictions on Mercury-Added Novelties

3.7Limitations on the Use of Elemental Mercury

3.8Labeling of Mercury-Added Products

3.9Phase-Outs and Exemptions

3.10Disposal Ban

3.11Collection of Mercury Added Products

3.12Motor Vehicles – Removal of Mercury-Added Convenience Light Switches

3.13Fees for Submittal of Phase-out Exemptions, Alternative Labeling Compliance Plans, Product Specific Novelty Determinations

3.14Application to Products Regulated by Food and Drug Administration

3.15Dental Amalgam Separators

3.16Disclosure Provision

3.17Enforcement/Penalties

3.18Appeals

3.19Severability

3.20Appendix A - Certification Statement for the Sale or Distribution of Elemental Mercury


Title 250 Department of Environmental Management
Chapter 140 Waste and Materials Management
Subchapter 20 Recycling & Special Waste
Part 3 Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Rhode Island Mercury Education and Reduction Act (250-RICR-140-20-3)
Type of Filing Periodic Refile
Regulation Status Active
Effective 01/04/2022

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 23-24.9
42-17.1
and 42-35

Purpose and Reason:

This rule is being refiled by the agency pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-4.1. No changes were made to the text of this rule.