§ 23-24.9-14 - Public education and outreach. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-24.9-14

   § 23-24.9-14  Public education andoutreach. – (a) The director shall coordinate the development of a public education,outreach, and assistance program for households, hazardous waste generators,local and regional solid waste management agencies, small businesses, healthcare facilities, scrap metal facilities, dismantlers, institutions, schools,and other interested groups in concert with other relevant state agencies. Thispublic education, outreach, and assistance program should focus on the hazardsof mercury; the requirements and obligations of individuals, manufacturers, andagencies under this law; and voluntary efforts that individuals, institutions,and businesses can undertake to help further reduce mercury in the environment.

   (b) The director shall cooperate with the neighboring statesand provinces and regional organizations in the northeastern U.S. and Canada ondeveloping outreach, assistance, and education programs, where appropriate.