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IN HR0034

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

David Niezgodski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Legislative Council to establish an interim study committee to examine the use of coal tar pavement products in Indiana
  • Cites that coal tar preparations containing more than 5% crude coal tar are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer
  • Notes that coal tar sealants contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which pollute the environment, wildlife, and people
  • Recommends studying potential health and environmental effects of coal tar pavement products on Indiana citizens
  • Suggests that if findings justify it, coal tar pavement products should be banned from use in Indiana

Legislative Description

Study committee on the use of coal tar pavement products.

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

3/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation3/4/2013

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