06-096 C.M.R. ch. 886, § 3 - Designation of mercury as a priority chemical

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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06-096 C.M.R. ch. 886, § 3