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| Title | Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan | |
| Month-Year Published | September 2009 | |
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| Short Description |
The Lead Chemical Action Plan (CAP) was developed by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) with the valuable help of the Department of Health (DOH) and other agencies and representatives of numerous interests across the state. The purpose of a CAP is to identify the dangers of lead, detail where this substance can be found in our environment and recommend ways to reduce its harm. The Lead CAP is a plan; it is not a new law or regulation. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 09-07-008 | |
| Author(s) | Davies, Holly et.al | |
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| Number of pages | 316 | |
| Keywords | action plan, bioaccumulative, chemical, chemical action plan, Ecology, environmental, Environmental Protection Agency, health, law, lead, PBTs, persistent, rule, toxic | |
| Related Web Content | PBTs | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix A - 2007 Toy Recalls | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix B - Jewelry Recalls | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix C - Washington Data on Blood Lead Levels | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix D - IQ Effects from Blood Lead Levels | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix E - Income Effects from Reduced IQ | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix F - Toxics Release Inventory for Washington State | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix G - Facilitator's Report | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix H - Response to Public Comments | appendix | |
| Washington State Lead Chemical Action Plan: Appendix I - Comments Submitted | appendix | |
| Focus on the Lead Chemical Action Plan | similar topic | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
CAPs are required by Ecology′s 2006 PBT rule which is part of a larger agency strategy to reduce threats from toxic chemicals. PBT stands for "persistent, bioaccumulative toxic chemical". These substances are chosen for action because they are considered "the worst of the worst". They remain (persist) in the environment for a long time. They build up (bio-accumulate) in the bodies of humans and animals. And they can be very harmful (toxic), even in small doses. The first CAP, for mercury, was published in January 2003 and the second CAP, for polybrominated flame retardants (PBDEs), was published in January 2006. Development of the Lead CAP was a multi-program, multi-agency effort with the involvement of external stakeholders. Ecology and the Department of Health were assisted by seven other state agencies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and an advisory committee of 17 representatives of business, health, environmental and local government organizations. |
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