Workshop Agenda

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Enhancing Pollution Prevention in School and Laboratory Facilities: Lessons Learned from Mercury Reduction Programs

November 17, 2003

1:00 to 4:00 PM EST

Agenda

Meeting Objectives:

Enhance Pollution Prevention in School and Laboratory Facilities
Educate the participants in Mercury Reduction Techniques
Educate the participants in Sustainable Science Teaching Techniques

1:00	Opening Remarks Kenny Floyd, Acting Chief, Division of Environmental Protection, ORF, NIH and Samantha Fairchild, Director, Office of Enforcement, Compliance and Environmental Justice, Region 3 EPA
1:10	Mercury in Schools Steve Brachman University of Wisconsin Extension
1:50	Sustainable Science Bill Nelson University of Illinois
	Lessons Learned from Maryland's Mercury Reduction Programs
2:30	Legislation to Eliminate Mercury-Containing Products Delegate James W. Hubbard Maryland House of Delegates
2:45	Mercury in Maryland Schools: Developing a Statewide Inventory and Removal Program Barbara Bice Maryland State Department of Education Regulatory Issues Ed Hammerberg Maryland Department of Environment Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Mercury and Mercury Devices from Maryland Schools Bill Chicca Maryland Environmental Services The Campaign for a Mercury Free NIH: Outreach Activities of the Mad Hatter Ed Rau Division of Environmental Protection, ORF, NIH Resources for Teachers Dave Vannier Office of Science Education, NIH
3:30	Q & A Panel and Audience
4:00	Adjourn

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