§ 23-13.4-4 - "DecaBDE" study. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-13.4-4

   § 23-13.4-4  "DecaBDE" study. – By January 2, 2007, the department of environmental management shall submit tothe general assembly a report that reviews the latest available scientificresearch to address the following issues:

   (1) Whether decaBDE is bio-accumulating in humans and theenvironment, and if so, whether the levels of decaBDE are increasing,decreasing, or staying the same;

   (2) How are humans exposed to decaBDE;

   (3) What health effects could result from exposure todecaBDE, and are current levels of exposure at levels that could produce theseeffects;

   (4) Whether decaBDE breaks down into more harmful chemicalsthat could damage public health; and

   (5) Whether effective flame retardants are available fordecaBDE uses, and whether the use of available alternatives reduce health riskswhile still maintaining an adequate level of flame retardant performance.