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PHASE II MERCURY MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
MERCURY MANAGEMENT GUIDEBOOK

Disclaimer and Acknowledgements

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Guidebook Purpose and Content
1.2 For More Information
1.3 Regulatory Background - Mercury and theMWRA Sewerage System

2.0 MANAGEMENT OF MERCURY DISCHARGES

2.1 Management Commitment
2.2 Standard Operating Procedures
2.3 Planning and Goals
2.4 Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources
2.5 Controls and Procedures

2.5.1 Identifying Sources of Mercury
2.5.2 Source Reduction Methods
2.5.3 Peak Discharge Control Methods
2.5.4 Infrastructure Control Measures
2.5.5 Pretreatment Systems

2.6 Managing Mercury Wastes
2.7 Communication
2.8 Training and Education
2.9 Periodic Reviews
2.10 Continuous Improvement

3.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Figure 1A, Example Process Flow Diagram, Overall Facility
Figure 1B, Example Process Flow Diagram, Specific Process Photodeveloping
Figure 2, Example "Waste Water Alert!" Sticker
Figure B-1, Special Waste Trap Cross-Section
Figure B-2, Special Waste Piping Cross-Section
Figure B-3, Numeric Key for Figures B-1 and B-2
Figure B2-1, Example Special Waste Trap Inventory

Appendix A - Example Standard Operating Procedure

Appendix B - Infrastructure Control Measures

B-1 - Special Waste Piping Design Modifications
B-2 - Special Waste Trap Cleaning/Replacement
B-3 - Special Waste Piping Power Washing

Appendix C - Disposal of Mercury Wastes

Appendix D - Sampling and Analytical Test Techniques

Appendix E - Example Mercury Management Self-Learning Packet

Appendix F - Case Studies