Alert Alert Got Hex Chrome? Got AQMD Permits? Are you ready for the AQMD Inspection Teams? At the current time AQMD has two different inspection teams in use. One team (good cop) will may make an appointment to visit to “gather information”. The other team (bad cop) will just show up and their goal is there to find the “fly poop in the pepper” and issue NOVs. They may even be joined by your local CUPA inspector, Sanitation, CAL/OSHA, the Water Board, etc. BE
New Levels The Department of Toxic Substances Control [DTSC] is drafting regulations to add Chapter 51.3 to the California Code of Regulations, under Title 22, Division 4.5. This rulemaking proposes to require that any human health risk screening or risk assessment shall use the most protective of the three federal and state accepted toxicity criteria sources for each cancer and non-cancer contaminant of concern for any site in California. DTSC has determined that calculating screening levels
The November 8 presidential election confirmed California’s status as a bastion of the Democratic party, with elected officeholders in the US Senate, Congress, statewide office as well as Senate and Assembly positioned and preparing to defend key policy issues in anticipation of the threats posed by the Republican party victories at the national level. Republicans won the Presidency, together with control of the US Senate and House of Representatives. However, in California the Democrats enhanced their power position
Jerry Desmond, Desmond & Desmond LLC March 31, 2016 Following the introduction of 2,000 new bills in February, initial policy committee hearings on most of those measures are being held this week and through the next three weeks. Key legislation impacting our interests include: AB 2794 [Santiago] & possibly through the state budget process – that would amend Section 25205.7 of the Health and Safety Code to eliminate the current flat fee option for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) hazardous waste
The Metal Finishing Associations of Southern and Northern California met November 18th and 19th, respectively, for presentations on recent advocacy issues impacting the surface finishing industry. Jerry Desmond with Desmond & Desmond LLC, Sacramento, the California advocate for the Metal Finishing Associations of California, and Jeff Hannapel of The Policy Group on behalf of NASF, provided members with valuable insight to many ongoing and potential advocacy matters affecting the industry. Their updates included the following recent activities and regulatory developments
300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illness sheet must be posted in workplace from 2/1/15 to 4/30/15. (Even if you have had no injuries or loss time, post it with Zero’s on it) Click here for the Cal/OSHA Form 300A
Sodium hypophosphite that is used with electroless nickel plating processes has been identified as a controlled substance pursuant to the federal Controlled Substances Act. In addition to the federal requirements, the State of California also has its own separate regulatory program for controlled substances including sodium hypophosphite. If you are using sodium hypophosphite you need to know these requirements and report accordingly:
CCSP Memo
Application Instruction Changes
Application
Personal History Statement
Controlled Chemical Substance Waiver
Request for Live Scan Service
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released its pre-regulatory draft warning requirements proposal and a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce has identified at least thirteen areas of concern. A letter has been circulated articulating the grounds for concern and the Metal Finishing Associations of California have signed on. If you would like more information regarding the Prop 65 regulatory process let us know.
The Metal Finishing Associations of California represent surface finishing companies in both Southern California and Northern California.