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Rhode Island Administrative Code
Title 250 - Department of Environmental ManagementChapter 140 - Waste and Materials ManagementSubchapter 20 - Recycling and 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)
Section 250-RICR-140-20-3.1 - Purpose

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-3.1

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Section 250-RICR-140-20-3.1 - Purpose

In accordance with the Mercury Education and Reduction Act (as amended in 2003 and 2005, and 2006) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.9, the purpose of these regulations is to improve public and ecosystem health by achieving significant reductions in environmental mercury by encouraging the establishment of effective waste reduction, recycling, management and education programs.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-3.1