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AB 1879 establishes authority for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to develop regulations that create a process for identifying and prioritizing chemicals of concern and to create methods for...
It also allows DTSC to take certain actions following an assessment that range from no action to restrictions or bans.
9/30/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
SB 509 creates an online Toxics Information Clearinghouse, a web-based database, to increase consumer knowledge about the toxicity and hazards of thousands of chemicals used in California every day.
9/30/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
CSSC Document
Required Actions Pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
9/15/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
86-page Report to Pres. Bush
The Interagency Working Group on Import Safety submitted this Action Plan for Import Safety to President Bush.  It represents the culmination of thousands of hours of research and analysis, and public comment.
The Action Plan takes the form of 14 broad recommendations and 50 specific action steps based on Protecting the American Consumer Every Step of the Way: A strategic framework for import safety and the Immediate Actions Memorandum from 9.10.2007.
8/21/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
1-page Executive Summary
1-Page executive summary on the Action Plan for Import Safety.
8/21/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
States Chemicals Activites
A list of states with chemicals legislation in the works (or in some cases, have already passed). This list is dated March 11, 2008.
4/17/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Summary of Legislature
LD 2048 (HP 1432) "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" Sponsored by Representative Hannah Pingree.
http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280027552
4/16/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Program Structure Outline
Congressional staff members for three US senators and four members of the House of Reps. have sent a concept paper on electronics waste recycling to stakeholders in all camps.  The proposed framework talks about the way the program would be financed. 
It outlines the basics of managing the covered devices and touches on performance requirements.  The proposal also explains the roles meant to be played by states and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
3/18/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2008
A BILL to provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:S.2669:
2/29/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Resource Guide: Options for State Chemicals Policy Reform
The Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, part of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, issued this on February 19, 2008.  (Page of on document attached).
http://www.sustainableproduction.org/downloads/OptionsforStateChemicalsPolicyReform.pdf
2/19/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Consumer Product Brief
The Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, part of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, issued this on February 19, 2008. (Page one of document attached).
http://www.sustainableproduction.org/downloads/UMassLowellConsumerProductBrief21508.pdf
2/19/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Assembly Bill 48 Status
Current California AB 48 (An act to add Sections 25214.10.3 and 25214.10.4 to the  Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste) Status and History.
AB 48 Vetoed by Governor on October 13, 2007.
1/10/20085/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Summary of Committee Redraft of Bill
There is a long-standing industry coalition that has opposed the so-called "Ten Chemicals" legislation in Massachusetts for a number of years.  Members of this group met 11/5/07.
This redraft by the committee, which they all agree, has been the most troubling, onerous version of the bill they've encountered yet.
11/12/20075/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Executive Summary of Redraft
An Act for a Healthier Massachusetts was redrafted on 11/5/07. 
This document is a one-page executive summary detailing the changes.
11/12/20075/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Assembly Bill 48 Veto
"This bill exponentially expands the scope of electrical and electronic equipment subject to the Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) provisions under the California Waste Recycling Act.
Unfortunately, the approach taken in this bill is largely unworkable and instead of the benefits it seeks to accomplish, could ultimately result in unintended and potentially more harmful consequences."
10/13/20075/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Assembly Bill 48 (RoHS)
An act to add Sections 25214.10.3 and 25214.10.4 to the Healthand Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste. This bill would define the term “RoHS directive” to mean that directive on the restriction of the use of...
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and would define the term “electronic equipment” for purposes of the bill’s requirements to mean... (more in document).
9/20/20075/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
House, No. 783
An Act for a Healthier Massachusetts bill, which was introduced in 2005 and is still in committee.  The article is referring to an associated funding bill that did pass in 2005. It was also introduced prior to 2005 and did not pass. 
The 2007 bill seems to have more support that previous attempts so we'll have to see if it ever comes to a vote on the floor.
5/23/2012 10:56 AM
  
Senate, No. 558
An Act for a Healthier Massachusetts bill, which was introduced in 2005 and is still in committee.  The article is referring to an associated funding bill that did pass in 2005. It was also introduced prior to 2005 and did not pass. 
The 2007 bill seems to have more support that previous attempts so we'll have to see if it ever comes to a vote on the floor.
5/23/2012 10:56 AM