A second disadvantage to bioremediation, in contrast to other remediation techniques, is its relative sensitivity to environmental factors such as temperature, pH, and the presence of various other substances or organisms, many of which it can be difficult to predict the effects of.
March 25, 2009. A large percentage state and local sales tax money typically goes to the general fund, but some is earmarked for special purposes. State and local governments have authority from the federal government to levy taxes, and the law gives them considerable leeway how they raise and spend tax dollars.
A sales tax is a direct tax on consumption that many states and local governments impose when you purchase goods and services. The amount of tax you pay is typically figured as a percentage of the sale price. As of 2011, 45 states and an array of counties and cities charge a sales tax.