Montana Code 75-10-1506. Initial education and outreach — requirements
75-10-1506. Initial education and outreach — requirements. From April 17, 2009, through December 31, 2012, a manufacturer shall conduct initial education and outreach efforts, including but not limited to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 75-10-1506
- Department: means the department of environmental quality provided for in 2-15-3501. See Montana Code 75-10-1503
- Manufacturer: means a business concern that owns or owned the name brand of a mercury-added thermostat sold in this state. See Montana Code 75-10-1503
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)the establishment of a public internet website. Templates of educational materials must be posted on the website in a format that can be easily downloaded. A link to the website must be provided to the department.
(2)methods used to engage other stakeholders, such as waste, demolition, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning organizations, as well as appropriate state agencies and local governments, in securing support and participation in programs that encourage the proper management of out-of-service mercury-added thermostats;
(3)strategies to work with utilities participating in programs involving the replacement of thermostats to encourage their participation in the collection and proper management of out-of-service mercury-added thermostats. These strategies may include the inclusion of an educational insert in utility bills.
(4)contacting wholesalers and encouraging participation in educating customers on the proper management of out-of-service mercury-added thermostats; and
(5)strategies used to encourage support and participation by retailers and other outlets in educating consumers on the proper management of out-of-service mercury-added thermostats.