Annual School Chemical Inventory

INFORMATIONAL LETTER: #35
POLICY CODE: EBAB

To: Superintendents of Schools
From: Angela Faherty Ph.D., Commissioner of Education
Date: October 1, 2010
Subject: Annual School Chemical Inventory

Thank you to the schools that completed their inventory! It is an important environmental health and safety measure. The annual school chemical inventory is typically due September 1; we are extending the due date to October 15.

Guidelines to conduct a chemical inventory are attached. We recommend that you give a copy to each person on your chemical inventory team. The chemical inventory form is located on-line at: http://www.maine.gov/dep/mercury/chemicalinventorylist.xls . This chemical inventory form was developed for schools by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. It is important that the inventory be thorough and accurate. When completed, submit one (1) chemical inventory form per school by e-mail to the Maine Department of Education School Facilities Services (Pat.Hinckley@maine.gov ).

The Maine Department of Education School Facilities Services Chemicals In Schools homepage: http://www.maine.gov/education/const/chem/home.htm has additional information about chemicals in schools that supports your team’s responsibilities. If you have questions about your school chemical inventory contact, Pat Hinckley (207-624-6886) at the Maine Department of Education School Facilities Services.