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Elimination of Lead
- Subject: Elimination of Lead
- From: "Richard Illig (717) 327-3568" <ILLIG.RICHARD@a1.pader.gov>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 11:44:21 -0500 (EST)
- List-Name: P2Tech All, A manufacturer of gas meters makes some small parts out of a generic "white metal" containing about 30 percent lead. All in-process metal wastes are recycled in-house. All out-of-service meters are either repaired or recycled. The manufacturer would like to eliminate the use of the high lead white metal for a tin-based replacement. The problem is finding a pressing reason to change current operations and eliminate the lead. ****************************************************************** Is anyone aware of any pressing regulatory demands for elimination of the lead? (like by the year 2000? or similar stuff) Any pressing OSHA requirements which may make worker exposure levels more of a concern? (currently not an issue at the facility) Any regulations which may make the leaded metal hard to come by for production thereby forcing a change?? Is anyone aware of any web sites that discuss lead and may address reasons to eliminate lead (other than from paints or in construction)? ****************************************************************** The only positive aspects I can point to is liability reduction and another feather in the facility's cap relative to overall facility P2 improvements (reduction in toxicity) and possibly grounds for an Environmental Award. Your help is always appreciated, Ric illig.richard@a1.dep.state.pa.us
- Posting-Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:27:00 -0500 (EST)
- Reply-To: p2tech@great-lakes.net
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