Perspective
Sep. 8, 2012
Green Chemistry regulations embrace politics, not science
Rather than articulate scientific standards, the DTSC conferred on itself unfettered discretion, essentially authorizing itself to do whatever it wants. By Gene Livingston of Greenberg Traurig LLP
The state's Green Chemistry regulations fail to replace politics with science in the management of chemicals. The Department of Toxic Substance Control, on July 27, gave notice that it proposes to adopt 78 pages of regulations to implement Assembly Bill 1879, the Green Chemistry law that passed in 2008.
The intent of AB 1879 was to remove the management of chemicals from the political machinations endemic in the halls of the state...
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