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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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Negotiations on "Green Chemistry" Bills Continue!
Ingredient Identification Bill SB 509 in Trouble
(Posted 08/19/08)
Sacramento - Negotiations continued Monday into the early evening as legislators, industry lobbyists, NGO's and representatives from the Governor's office tried to resolve the potentially fatal issues swirling around SB 509 (Simitian, D -Palo Alto). Last week CICC reported what appeared to be a deal on two bills, AB 1879 (Feuer, D - LA) and SB 509. Together, the two would set in motion the legislative framework for implementing the Governor's Green Chemistry Initiative (See 8/15/08 story in CICC News.). However, on Friday 8/15/08 and continuing over the past weekend, support for a negotiate compromise to SB 509 began to evaporate among members of the NGO community.
This bill (SB 509) requires ingredient disclosure for certain products while providing trade secret protections with penalties for those who would abuse the privileges. The bill has been heavily lobbied by the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) and consumer right-to-know advocates. The bill is intended to complete the legislative framework for implementation of the Green Chemistry Initiative.
The Administration drafted substitute language for SB 509 but backed off upon learning a compromise had been struck between the negotiating parties. Unfortunately, once out of the tube, one cannot put the toothpaste back. Parties are now split over the proposal which threatens to derail both bills. Assembly Judiciary Committee has exercised jurisdiction over SB 509 and has called for a hearing, and Senate Environmental Quality has called for a rehearing of AB 1879. As of this writing, neither Committee has scheduled a hearing date for the respective bills.
CICC is and has been supportive of a process for regulating chemicals based on sound science. We believe AB 1879 as substituted and SB 509 as previously negotiated can form the foundation for such a process. SB 509 by its very nature will provide valuable input to the scientific identification and prioritization process authorized in AB 1879. CICC views the two bills (AB 1879 as substituted and SB 509 as negotiated) as symbiotic. If SB 509 is amended in the direction of the Administration's proposal, CICC will need to carefully reevaluate its position on both measures.
Please continue to monitor CICC's website www.cicc.org for most recent developments or contact the CICC office at 916-989-9692
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THIS WEEK - CFATS Conference - Oakland, CA
(Updated 08/19/08)
The State of California, Governor's Office of Homeland Security, the Chemical Industry Council of California, and the Homeland Security Law Firm of Steven E. Roberts, P.A. are pleased to present a second "Conversation on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and Critical Infrastructure Protection." We look forward to your attendance at the conference on Thursday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the campus of Merritt College, Oakland CA.
The conference will explore the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's new chemical security regulations and their impact in the State of California. Experts from the public and private sectors will offer practical knowledge and timely advice regarding CFATS, including implementation and policy considerations.
Opening remarks will be provided by Gary Winuk, Chief Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security.
- The conference is free and lunch will be provided
- Registration or Questions - Please RSVP to events@chemicalsecurity.com
- CFATS Conference Agenda, 08/21/08 - Oakland, CA
(Use Parking Lot C; Mtg in Building "R" - Room R110)
- Presentation by Brian Keith, CA OHS
- Presentation by Steve Roberts, P.A.
- Presentation by Ted Cromwell, ACC
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Daily Announcements
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Legislature Begins What May be Final Week of Session
Debate on "Green Chemistry" Bills Reaches Critical Point
Assembly Denies Passage to BPA and Perfluorinated Compound Bills
(Updated 08/19/08)
ASSEMBLY BILLS:
- Pending AB 706 (Leno) Fire retardants (brominated). Failed passage on Senate floor by a single vote in September 2007; granted reconsideration; placed on Senate inactive file in February 2008; amended and removed from inactive file; returned to Senate EQ Committee; passed EQ on 08/06/08 by vote of 4 to 1; moved to third reading on Senate floor, 8/18/08 file number 267 - CICC Position: Opposed
- Holding AB 1879 (Feuer) Hazardous materials: toxic substances - Passed by Assembly and referred to Sen. EQ, Amended, Passed Sen. EQ on 6/23/08 and re-referred to Sen. Appropriations w/author's commitment to amend bill and return it to EQ Cmte for review before proceeding to Sen. floor; Discussions with author and proponents re: amendments reach an impasse; bill set for hearing in Sen. Appropriations on 7/14/08; placed on Suspense; 8/7/08 removed from Suspense passed Appropriations without amendments, 8/12/08 amended and placed on third reading; file number 314, Senate EQ; has allegedly called for return of bill to Cmte for re-hearing - CICC Position: Watch - (Pending Amendment Adoption and outcome of negotiations re: SB 509)
SENATE BILLS:
- Holding SB 509 (Simitian) Consumer products: content information; removed from inactive 7/15/ 08; placed on 3rd reading on Assembly floor; amendments pending; re-referred to Asm Cmte on Judiciary CICC Position: Watch - (Pending outcome of negotiations)
- Major Development SB 1713 (Migden) Children's products: bisphenol - Passed by Senate and referred to Asm Toxics Cmte, passed Toxics Cmte and referred to Asm Health Cmte, Passed Asm Health; amended 8/7/08; 8/18/08 failed passage on Assembly floor - reconsideration granted; CICC Position: Opposed
- MSNBC News Coverage ahead of the vote on SB 1713
· "Calif. weighs chemical ban in baby bottles."
- Major Development SB 1313 (Corbett) Product safety: perfluorinated compounds Passed by Senate and referred to Asm Toxics Cmte, passed Toxics Cmte and referred to Asm Health Cmte, failed passage in Asm Health, granted reconsideration, amended and set for reconsideration in Asm Health Cmte 6/24/08; Passed Asm Health on 6/24/08; third reading Assembly Floor; 8/13/08 amended, 8/18/08 failed passage on Assembly floor - reconsideration granted; CICC Position: Opposed
Bills Affecting Industry - Dead for Remainder of Session
- AB 514 (Lieber) Workplace safety and health (this bill was a last minute 'gut and amend' effort to revive the language in AB 515 - a bill which died earlier in session - the defeat of AB 514 marks the third time in four years the proposal has been rejected), Dead; CICC Position: Opposed
- AB 558 (Feuer) Chemical substances: testing, Dead; CICC Position: Opposed
- AB 2505 (Brownley) Hazardous waste: polyvinyl chloride packaging container; Dead; CICC Position: Opposed
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(Updated 08/18/08) The Industrial Environmental Association, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and the Chemical Industry Council of California announce plans for the Annual, Environmental Summit. This year's Summit, "Navigating in an Ever-Greening World," is scheduled for October 21st and 22nd at the Catamaran Hotel & Resort located on San Diego's lovely Mission Bay. Topic areas include: -Climate Change -Air Quality -Water Quality -Hazardous Materials -Green Chemistry -Safety -Security -Recycling/Waste Reduction -Product Stewardship -Greening your Business -Sustainability -Compliance Updates -Emerging Trends -New Legislation
CICC will host a special half-day Board of Directors and members meeting on Oct. 20, 2008 in conjunction with the Summit. Please continue to monitor this website for continuing updates.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008 ; 9am-4pm; Merritt College, Oakland, CA
CICC Members' Web-Meeting & Call-In Conference
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