HB 1472-S2.E - DIGEST |
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/11/15) |
Establishes the toxics reduction act. |
Requires the department of ecology to: (1) In consultation with the department of health, select up to four chemicals for the development of chemical action plans; and |
(2) When developing a chemical action plan, convene an external advisory committee to provide stakeholder input, expertise, and additional information. |
Requires the department of enterprise services to establish purchasing and procurement policies that provide a preference for products and products in packaging that do not contain: (1) Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals as defined in chapter 173-333 WAC (persistent bioaccumulative toxins); and |
(2) Chemicals that have been addressed by a completed chemical action plan that has included a recommendation that the state adopt a purchasing and procurement policy for products and products in packaging that do not contain the chemical. |
Prohibits an agency from knowingly purchasing products or products in packaging containing the aforementioned chemicals. |
Provides for termination and review, under the sunset act, of the authority of the department of ecology to do the following with regard to this act: (1) Require manufacturers to provide information on chemicals and conduct alternatives assessments; |
(2) Prepare summary reports on alternatives assessments; |
(3) Prohibit the use of chemicals and the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of a product containing a prohibited chemical; and |
(4) Assess penalties. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |