Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Elemental Mercury Purchasing and Distribution Restrictions

Section 22a-621 of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS)

Certification Statement
Effective July 1, 2003, the seller, distributor or provider shall require the purchaser, or recipient at the time of receipt, of any elemental mercury to sign a statement that the purchaser or recipient:

  • will use the mercury only for medical, research or manufacturing purposes;
  • understands that the mercury is toxic and that the purchaser will store, use and otherwise handle exposure to such mercury in accordance with state and federal law; and
  • will dispose of the elemental mercury in accordance with the state and federal law.

Note: For your convenience, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has provided a certification statement form and instructions for your use. You may use other formats for certification statements as long as you meet the requirements of the law.

Completed certification statement forms do not need to be submitted to DEEP, but shall be kept on file with the seller, distributor, or provider of elemental mercury.

Certification statements are not required for the distribution of dental amalgam disposable caps to dental practitioners.

Material Safety Data Sheet
The law requires that the purchaser or recipient of elemental mercury be provided a Material Safety Data Sheet as defined in 42 USC 110349.

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Mercury Definitions
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All environmental fact sheets are designed to provide basic information and to answer general questions. You must refer to the appropriate Connecticut General Statutes for the specific definitions and statutory requirements. 

Content Last Updated on December 18, 2006

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