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AB 1879 (2008) c. 559

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AB 1879, c. 559: Hazardous materials; toxic substances. This bill and SB 509, together, carry the Administration's Green Chemistry proposal for this session. Requires the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) to adopt regulations, as specified, to establish processes for identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating chemicals of concern and their potential alternatives.  Requires DTSC, in adopting regulations, to prepare a multimedia life cycle evaluation, as defined.  Requires DTSC to establish and appoint members to a Green Ribbon Science Panel, which will take specified actions and advise DTSC on science, technical and policy matters. Establishes procedures to exempt the public release of information that is claimed to be a trade secret, as specified.