Bill > S593

This bill reforms the Toxic Use Reduction Act by modifying several key provisions related to toxic substance reporting and certification. The bill changes the frequency of toxics use reduction plan preparation for large quantity toxics users from the department's schedule to once every six years or when a new toxic substance is first used, specifically on an even-numbered year. It updates the plan submission timeline to require filing a plan summary by July 1 in the year the plan is due. The bill also extends certification periods to six years and sets specific limits on continuing education requirements for different types of certified individuals: 45 hours for initial recertification for one certification type and 36 hours for others, with subsequent recertification periods capped at 36 hours. Additionally, the bill introduces an exemption from fee requirements for toxic substance uses that are mandated by law, regulations, government design specifications, or other legally enforceable requirements, allowing users to claim this exemption through an affidavit identifying the governmental body requiring the toxic substance use, while respecting national security and confidentiality constraints.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S593