1.   But critics, including consumer groups and advocates for the poor, say that the consumers in states that have joined the compact have been hurt.

2.   Some farmers are pressuring New York state to join the compact.

3.   By joining the compact, South Carolina can accept shipments from only those two states.

4.   Gov. Jim Hodges, who pushed the Legislature to approve joining the compact, wants to eliminate most waste shipments to Barnwell.