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Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
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Title 70. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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Chapter 70.76. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers—Flame retardants. |
Section 70.76.050. Departments review of commercial deca-bde alternatives and effects of PBDEs in waste stream—Publication.
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- The department and the department of health shall review risk assessments, scientific studies, and other relevant findings regarding alternatives to the use of commercial deca-bde in products not directly addressed in this chapter. If a flame retardant that is safer and technically feasible becomes available, the department shall convene the fire safety committee created in RCW 70.76.040. The fire safety committee and the state fire marshal shall proceed as required in RCW 70.76.030(2)(c) to determine if the identified alternative meets applicable fire safety standards. The department and the department of health shall also review risk assessments, scientific studies, and other findings regarding the potential effect of PBDEs in the waste stream. By December 31st of the year in which the finding is made, the department must publish the information required by this subsection in the Washington State Register and present it in a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature.