Reducing and recycling mercury switch thermostats and vehicle components : a report to Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly.

Over the last two years, Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly have enacted a number of laws to reduce the health risks associated with the use and disposal of consumer, household and commercial products that contain mercury. These products include thermometers, switches, electrical relays and scientific instruments used in schools. The purpose of these laws is to reduce mercury releases into the environment. Mercury is a strong neurotoxin that can be harmful to the health of humans and wildlife. Mercury exposure poses a particular risk to young children and pregnant women because mercury may inhibit the development of the brain and nervous system. This report presents recommendations for improving efforts to reduce and recycle mercury components that are found in thermostats and motor vehicles. Illinois EPA prepared the report in response to Public Act 93-0964. In drafting the report, Illinois EPA conducted research on mercury reduction and recycling programs in other states, reviewed technical studies and consulted with officials in the private and public sectors.

Near term weight reduction potential in a 1977 General Motors B body vehicle. Final report.

Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.

Impact responses and classifications of motor vehicle structural system - a survey.

National Highway Safety Bureau, Washington, D.C.

Existing and probable next-decade vehicle-in-use inspection standards and procedures. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

Bibliography of research in crashworthiness of vehicle structures. Volume II of V.

National Highway Safety Bureau, Washington, D.C.

Tri-level study: modification. Task 2: final report on driver/vehicle characteristics related to vehicle condition and causation and an assessment of Indiana PMVI effectiveness to reduce the frequency and severity of accident causes by vehicular-related malfunctions/degradations. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

Hybrid materials substitution for Oldsmobile Omega X-body components. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

Program evaluation support for the motor vehicle diagnostic inspection demonstration projects. Volume I: used car owner survey. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Sate Vehicle Programs, Washington D. C.

Damage to vehicle safety and engine exhaust emissions systems in collision. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

Inspection guidelines for motor vehicles of less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

Mode of access: Internet.

Procedures for monitoring the importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment.

Mode of access: Internet.

Motor vehicle diagnostic inspection demonstration program--summary report.

Mode of access: Internet.

Study to determine availability of parts at dealers during a recall campaign. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation, Washington, D.C.

National Parts Return Program. Final report. Volume 1 - independent repair facilities.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

National Parts Return Program. Final report. Volume 2 - the expansion study.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.