3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
Major Program Changes
  • AB 32: Global Warming Solutions - The Budget includes $115,000 Hazardous Waste Control Account and 0.9 positions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from hazardous waste facilities. Toxics will identify measures to reduce emissions and implement facility permit changes to ensure that these facilities are in compliance with new regulations.

  • SB 1379: Biomonitoring - The Budget includes $123,000 General Fund and 0.9 positions to begin implementation of a statewide biomonitoring program pursuant to Chapter 599, Statutes of 2006 (SB 1379, Perata). Toxics will assist in developing protocols to ensure proper detection of persistent organic chemicals in human tissue samples. The biomonitoring program will be implemented in coordination with the Department of Public Health and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.

  • Stringfellow Hazardous Waste Site: The Budget includes $3,700,000 to continue maintenance and remediation activities at the Stringfellow site. This funding includes $2,200,000 General Fund for ongoing operations and maintenance costs and $1,500,000 Stringfellow Insurance Proceeds Account for remediation projects necessary to comply with environmental regulations.

  • Reducing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals: The Budget includes $451,000 Toxic Substances Control Account and 3.4 positions to identify substitutes for toxic chemicals that were banned or restricted by recent legislation. These chemicals include flame retardants, toxic metals in packaging, mercury in switches, and lead in jewelry.