§ 23-13.4-5 — § 23-13.4-5. Review of "decaBDEâ€� Study.

Rhode Island § 23-13.4-5

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-13.4: Hazardous Chemicals — Contamination of Breast Milk and Environment

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§ 23-13.4-5. Review of "decaBDEâ€� Study.

By February 28, 2007, the department of health shall submit to the general assembly a report that reviews the department of environmental management's decaBDE study. In addition to a review of any public health implications the department of health believes would result from exposure to decaBDE, it shall also comment on the following:

(1) The known exposure pathways for humans to decaBDE;

(2) What scientific evidence exists to demonstrate that decaBDE breaks down into other chemicals that could pose public health concerns; and

(3) What research and analysis exists on the potential human health effects of flame retardants that could be used as alternative to decaBDE.

Legislative History

P.L. 2006, ch. 591, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 45.