§ 23-13.4-5 - Review of "decaBDE" Study.
SECTION 23-13.4-5
§ 23-13.4-5 Review of "decaBDE" Study.– By February 28, 2007, the department of health shall submit to the generalassembly a report that reviews the department of environmental management'sdecaBDE study. In addition to a review of any public health implications thedepartment of health believes would result from exposure to decaBDE, it shallalso comment on the following:
(1) The known exposure pathways for humans to decaBDE;
(2) What scientific evidence exists to demonstrate thatdecaBDE breaks down into other chemicals that could pose public healthconcerns; and
(3) What research and analysis exists on the potential humanhealth effects of flame retardants that could be used as alternative to decaBDE.