Bill > AB599

This bill addresses the process for reclassifying hazardous waste and establishing alternative management standards by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Currently, the department is required to regulate hazardous waste management, but this bill adds a new requirement that if DTSC proposes to reclassify wastes or develop alternative management standards, the department must take all legally authorized steps to ensure full public notification and review. This includes facilitating public input at the state, regional, and local levels regarding proposed changes to waste classification or management standards. The bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and community engagement in decisions that could impact local facilities and environmental management. By mandating comprehensive public notification, the legislation aims to provide communities with an opportunity to understand and provide feedback on potential changes to hazardous waste regulations before they are implemented, thereby increasing public participation in environmental decision-making processes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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