Permitting for Nuclear Waste Disposal

Sen. Beverly Marrero (D-30) filed SB0255 which would require any permit issued by the department of environment and conservation to specify the types of waste a facility is prohibited from receiving for disposal or processing; prohibits any person from knowingly accepting for disposal or processing certain nuclear or radioactive materials in any landfill. This is [...]

Bisphenol A in Baby Food & Formula Containers

Rep. Jeanne Richardson (D-89) and Sen. Beverly Marrero (D-30) filed HB0190/SB0246 which would prohibit the sale of baby food and infant formula in containers containing bisphenol A and the sale of all food and beverages in reusable containers containing bisphenol A beginning January 1, 2012. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email [...]

Radioactive Waste in Landfills

Sen. Beverly Marrero (D-30) filed SB0245 which would substitute the state’s definitions for federal law concerning low-level radioactive waste to prevent by-product material, source material and special nuclear material from being placed in landfills. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll

Cadmium in Children’s Products

Rep. Jeanne Richardson (D-89) Sen. Beverly Marrero (D-30) HB0189/SB0244 would prohibit, beginning July 1, 2013, manufacture, sale, offer for sale or distribution in Tennessee of children’s products that contain cadmium at more than .004 percent by weight. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll