06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 884, § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 096-884-3 - Designation of cadmium as a priority chemical

A.Presence on chemicals of high concern list.Cadmiumis present on the list of chemicals of high concern published by the department under 38 M.R.S.A.§1693-A.

NOTE:To view the full list, go to: www.maine.gov/dep/safechem/highconcern/index.html

B.Criteria for designation.The following criteria for designation of cadmium as a priority chemical, as set forth under 38 M.R.S.A. §1694,have been met:

(1) Cadmium is known to cause cancer in humans and other known adverse health effectsand has met the criteria listed in § 1693(1) and 1693-A(2) for listing as a chemical of concern and chemical of high concern respectively;

(2) Cadmium has been found through biomonitoring to be present in humans;

(3) Cadmium is known to remain in human organs for multiple years after absorption, making exposures cumulative;

(4) Cadmium has been found through sampling and analysis to be present in household dust, indoor air, drinking water or elsewhere in the home environment; and

(5) Cadmium is present in a consumer product used or present in the home.

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