HB 1014 - DIGEST |
Changes the name of the department of ecology's office of waste reduction to the office of waste reduction sustainable production. |
Directs the office to: (1) Prepare and submit a biennial progress report to the legislature; |
(2) Work with federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations administering programs related to pollution prevention, energy consumption, resource consumption, the use and generation of hazardous substances, or the generation of waste or pollution; |
(3) Administer a waste reduction and safer chemical alternatives research and development program; |
(4) Establish and maintain a database of chemicals used in the state to help meet the 2021 toxic chemicals use reduction goal; and |
(5) Consult with the department of health regarding the health effects of toxic chemicals and safer chemical alternatives. |