3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
Major Program Changes
  • Green Chemistry and Pollution Prevention: The Budget includes $772,000 and 5.7 positions to expand the existing Pollution Prevention program. Expansion of the program will focus on product design and industrial innovation that reduces the use of harmful chemicals in products and generates fewer emissions and less waste.

  • BKK Facility Investigation and Field Oversight: The Budget includes $547,000 and 1.9 positions to oversee and manage ongoing maintenance and remediation activities at the BKK landfill site. Funds will be used to provide daily oversight and complete an assessment leading to clean up design and construction solutions.

  • Lighting Efficiency and Toxic Reduction - The Budget includes $433,000 and 2.9 positions to implement and enforce the California Lighting Efficiency and Toxics Reduction Act pursuant to Chapter 534, Statutes of 2007 (AB 1109). The Department of Toxic Substances Control will enforce the prohibition of the sale of lighting products that contain hazardous substances and, in coordination with the Integrated Waste Management Board, develop methods for collecting and recycling end-of-life light bulbs.