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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.

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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.

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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.