Purpose

The purpose of 310 CMR 77.00 is to protect public health, safety, welfare and the environment by implementing M.G.L. c. 21H, § 6J½ and St. 2014, c. 196, § 5. 310 CMR 77.00 requires manufacturers that distributed, offered for final sale, or sold at final sale mercury-added thermostats, to establish a system to collect, transport, and properly manage out-of-service mercury-added thermostats, including recycling of such thermostats, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 21C and 310 CMR 30.000: Hazardous Waste. 310 CMR 77.00 establishes requirements for collection and proper management of mercury-added thermostats.