 Ohio 
Mercury Reduction Group
The Ohio Mercury Reduction Group works to reduce the use, release, and emission of mercury in Ohio, to evaluate relevant departmental mercury programs and regulations, collect and assess data, promote the use of mercury alternatives and the collection of retired mercury and products, and educate industry, government and the general public on ways to reduce the sources of mercury in Ohio. Its members include representatives from Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, and Bowling Green State University. The primary goal of OMRG is "to protect the environment and public health in Ohio against mercury exposure and the adverse effect of mercury."
The group was officially approved by the Director in May, 2001. Some of the primary action items of OMRG include:
- assess the needs of participating Agencies with mercury issues and develop projects to address them;
- educate homeowners, schools, medical facilities; manufacturers; trade associations, and others on mercury hazards;
- review and maintain a Web page on mercury issues, http://www.epa.state.oh.us/ocapp/p2/mercury_pbt; and
- facilitate the collection of mercury and retired mercury-containing devices.
Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049
Phone (614) 644-3469
Fax (614) 644-2807
Toll Free (800) 329-7518
E-Mail p2mail@epa.state.oh.us
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