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U.S. Domestic Supply Source: Chlor-alkali Plants • Elemental mercury released to market upon closure of plants or conversion to mercury-free technology – Current Inventory: approx. 2,100 metric tons – Largest U.S. private-sector source of stored and in-use mercury. – Facilities generally operate 40 to 60 years. • No new construction in U.S. since 1970. 16
U.S. Domestic Supply Source: Chlor-alkali Plants-cont'd Recent trends: – One plant is anticipated to close and one plant is expected to convert to non-mercury cell technology soon • Remaining four plants are expected to close during next 30 years, but rate uncertain. - One plant closure resulted in 174 metric tons sold in 2005 and 71 metric tons in 2006. - Second plant closure in June/July 2007 resulted in ~400 ton <strong>supply</strong>. 17
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