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Project Name: Dental Amalgam 

### CBI?

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No TELEPHONE CALL RECOR D Incoming Outgoing Date: 03/1 /11 Time: 2:20 am

pm

Company Name: DRNA ERG Staff Name: Kimberly Landick

Contact Name: Marc Sussman & Darwin Moreira Contact Phone Number: 800

- 360

- 1001

General Subject: Amalgam Separator Questions



### TOPICS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN

On Marc h 1, 2011 at 2:20 pm Marc Sussman and Darwin Moreira called me to talk about their amalgam separator models. They told me that the MRU 10c and BullfroHg no longer exist. They also stated that the MRU models meet the ETV standard, not the ISO11143. The ETV is a new and stricter standard which sets the limit of mercury at 2ppb when reaching a POTW. It also accounts for soluble mercury instead of just solids and tests for the discharge limits . The ETV standard is online through EPA. DRNA is one of the only companies to use ETV standards. They also stated that flow capacity is not relative to their models because their models are based on the type of technolog y that uses sedimentation so the liquid just collects throughout the day. Mr. Sussman stated that the MRU30 and the BU30 are their larger units (can fit up to 20 chairs) and the MRU10 and BU10 are their smaller units (can fit up to 8 chairs).

Mr. Sussman also confirmed that they have a replacement service, not just part replacement that is separate from the initial installation. The change out of filters is quick, about 10 minutes, and is a quick disconnect. The replacement service is based on a 3

- 5 year contract so there are no price increases for that time period. Mr.

Moreira stated that he would e

- mail me the costs for the MRU series . Please see attached e

- mail correspondence.DRNA E

- mail Correspondence :

Contact:

Marc Sussman: MMSussman@DRNA.com

From: Kimberly Landick [mailto:Kimberly.Landick@erg.com]

Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2011 4:07 PM

To: Darwin Moreira Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Darwin,

Thank you for this information. We will let you know if we have any further questions.

Thanks, Kimberly

---------------------------------------- Kimberly D. Landick Environmental Engineer

East ern Research Group, Inc. 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151 kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703

- 633

- 1119

From: Darwin Moreira <dmoreira@drna.com> To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 3/2/11 6:37 PM

Sub ject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Kimberly, Here is the information requested: Pricing

MRU10 MRU30

Price $1,250 $1,795 Annual Recycling $1,195 $1,395

Dimensions

MRU10 MRU30 Amalgam Separator Height: 20.5” , Diameter: 8.5” Height: 25”, Diameter: 12.5”

Sorbent Column Height: 25”, Diameter: 5” Height: 25”, Diam eter: 5” Many Thanks.

Darwin Moreira Operations Manager Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA)Tel.: 800.360.1001, ext. 16

Fax: 866.600.5377

www.drna.com

DRNA is proud to be the leader in dental waste management services!

From: Kimberly Landick [mailto:Kimberly.Landick@erg.com]

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:32 PM

To: Darwin Moreira Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Darwin, That will work fine. Thank you for letting me know and gathering the information! Kimberly

---------------------------------------- Kimberly D. Landick Environmental Engineer Eastern Research Group, Inc. 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151 kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703

- 633

- 1119

From: Darwin Moreira <dmoreira@drna.com> To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 3/1/11 5:27 PM Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator In formation

Kimberly, I should have that info for you on the MRU10 and MRU30 pricing and dimensions by tomorrow.

Thanks.

Darwin Moreira Operations Manager Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA) Tel.: 800.360.1001, ext. 16

Fax: 866.600.5377

www.drna.com DRNA is proud to be the leader in dental waste management services!

From: Kimberly Landick

To: Sussman, Marc M.

Date: 2/28/11 11:43 AM Subject: Re: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Hi Marc,Thank you for your quick response. Tomorrow afternoon would work great to discuss this

information. If somethi ng comes up Wednesday will also work.

My phone number is 703

- 633

- 1119, please call me at your convenience.

Thank you, Kimberly

---------------------------------------- Kimberly D. Landick Environmental Engineer Eastern Research Group, Inc.

14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151 kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703

- 633

- 1119

From: Marc M. Sussman <mmsussman@drna.com> To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 2/28/11 11:37:22 AM Subject: RE: Request for Ama lgam Separator Information

Kimberly

Given the detail here best if we can have a call to further discuss Tomorrow afternoon or wednesday works

Just let me know

Marc

From: Kimberly Landick

To: MMSussman@DRNA.com

Dat e: 2/28/11 11:30 AM Subject: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Dear Mr. Sussman,

I am a contractor providing technical support to EPA's Engineering and Analysis Division (EAD) in developing Effluent Limitations Guidelines for amalgam discharges from dental offices. As part of this effort, I am collecting information about amalgam separator treatment

effectiveness and costs. I have listed the information that I currently have about your models in the attached spreadsheet. The highlighted cells d isplay the information I am missing. Specifically, I am interested in the following information about your MRU and MRU 10c

models:

Unit Capacity (# of chairs) Flow Capacity (L/min)

Unit Cost

Installation CostReplacement Parts Necessary (Cannister, Filt er, etc.)

Replacement Frequency Recycling Charge if Separate

First Year Costs

Other Year Costs

We appreciate your assistance in gathering the correct amalgam separator information. If you have any questions regarding this request or if you would prefer to discuss this information over the phone, please call me at (703) 633

- 1119.

Thank you,

Kim

## DRNA

Height Width Depth

MRU10 Sedimentation, Filtration = 99.96 Solids & Soluble ETV 1 8 20.5 8.5

MRU30 Sedimentation, Filtration = 99.96 Solids & Soluble ETV 1 20 25 12.5

MRU 10c Filtration, Ion Exchange, = 99.97 Solids ISO11143 24 12 16
BullfroHg Filtration, Sedimentation = 99.13 Solids ISO11143 1 6 20.5 8.5

BU10 Sedimentation > 99.9 Solids ISO11143 1 8 20.5 8.5 8.5

BU30 Sedimentation > 99.9 Solids ISO11143 1 20 25 12 12

Notes from call with DRNA on 3/1/11:

MRU 10c and BullfroHg no longer exist
Add MRU30 (both MRU30 and BU30 are their larger models)

MRU models meet the ETV standard
Purple cell = change made

Only company to use ETV standards, reports are online through EPA, ETV looks at solids and soluble mercury
ETV sets standard to be less than 2 ppb reaching POTW
For normal mercury removal, 70-77% is solids, the rest is soluable, need ETV testing to remove soluble mercury Flow capacity is not really relative to their models. Their models are based on the type of technology and they use sedimentation - it just
collects throughout the day - flow isn't really applicable Minimum

Number of

Chairs Maximum

Number of

Chairs Flow

Capacity (L/min) Removal

Qualifer Dimensions (Inches -
HxWxD) Model

Name Treatment Technology Percent

Removal Removal Basis Testing

Standard$1,250.00 $1,250.00 Cannister $1,195.00 12 Months Included $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,195.00 $1,195.00

$1,795.00 $1,795.00 Cannister $1,395.00 12 Months Included $1,795.00 $1,795.00 $1,395.00 $1,395.00

$695.00 $695.00 Recycling $450.00 12 Months Included $1,145.00 $1,145.00 $450.00 $450.00
$750.00 $750.00 Cannister $500.00 12 Months Included $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $500.00 $500.00
$1,395.00 $1,395.00 Cannister $750.00 12 Months Included $2,145.00 $2,145.00 $750.00 $750.00 Maximum

Other Year

Costs Replacment

Frequency Recycling

Included
(Y/N) Minimum

First Year

Cost Maximum

First Year

Cost Minimum

Other Year

Costs Recycling
Charge if

Separate Minimum

MSRP Maximum

MSRP Replacement

Parts Replacement

Parts Cost