An Act Regarding the Disposition of Mercury-added Lamps
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0512
Committee Amendment CA_A_S203 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 145, L.D. 512, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Disposition of Mercury-added Lamps" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in 
division (d) in the last line (page 2, line 5 inL.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) by 
inserting after division (e) the following: 
'(f) Procedures for operator training to ensure operators have been trained in 
the operation and maintenance of equipment, including, but not limited to, 
engineering controls to mitigate mercury releases and personal protective 
equipment use; and 
(g) Procedures to address emergency situations, including, but not limited to, 
procedures to address mercury hazards, waste handling and equipment 
failure;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in paragraph A in subparagraph (5) in the 
first line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in paragraph A in subparagraph (6) in 
division (c) in the last line (page 2, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"shipped." and inserting the following: 'shipped; and' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in paragraph A by inserting after 
subparagraph (6) the following: 
'(7) Maintain testing and monitoring data. 
B. The crushing device may be operated only in a closed system and in such a 
manner that any emission of mercury from the crushing device does not exceed 0.3 
micrograms per cubic meter when measured on the basis of a time-weighted average 
over an 8-hour period. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMIITEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 145, L.D. 512 
C. The crushing device may be operated only in a secure, ventilated area and may 
not be operated in an area accessible to the general public.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the requirements in the bill for the use of crushing devices. 
Under this amendment, an operating manual must include procedures for operator 
training and procedures to address emergency situations. 
The amendment requires 
owners of crushing devices to maintain testing and monitoring data. The amendment also 
provides that crushing devices may be operated only in a closed system, in such a manner 
that any emission of mercury does not exceed 0.3 micrograms per cubic meter, and must 
be operated in a secure, ventilated area not accessible to the general public. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Approved: 05124/11 ,frac 
LD512 
LR 1058(02) 
An Act Regarding the Disposition of Mercury-added Lamps 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S - 203 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Authorizing the use of crushing devices in a mercury-added lamp recycling program and requiring owners of such 
devices to register with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and to maintain an annual report, utilize 
an operating manual for crushing devices with operator training and emergency situation provisions and maintain 
testing and monitoring data, all of which must be made available for review by the DEP at its discretion, as well as to 
operate crushing devices only in a secure, closed system may result in minor increased costs to the DEP which can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1058(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I