Department of Toxic Substances Control

I am writing to you to convey initial comments from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) regarding the proposed Chemical Safety Improvement Act (“the Act”). DTSC is extremely concerned about this bill. DTSC recognizes that the Act includes some positive reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), but at this point, the areas of concern overshadow these improvements. While most of DTSC’s concerns center around the Act’s preemption provisions, DTSC also has broader concerns regarding the functionality and effectiveness of the Act.

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