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CA AB1176

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Monning

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of Pesticide Regulation to make publicly available the written determination regarding control measures for each pesticide listed as a toxic air contaminant and all findings made by consulting agencies.

  • Mandates the director develop control measures for pesticides identified as toxic air contaminants, designed to reduce emissions so the public is not exposed to levels that may cause significant adverse health effects.

  • Requires the director to adopt control measures within 2 years of determining a need for them, or submit a report to the Legislature explaining why control measures have not been adopted.

  • For pesticides where a determination of needed control measures was made prior to January 1, 2013, the 2-year deadline begins on January 1, 2013.

  • Specifies best practicable control techniques may include label amendments, applicator training, use restrictions, application procedure changes, reclassification as restricted material, or cancellation.

Legislative Description

Pesticides: toxic air contaminant.

Last Action

From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

1/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/27/2011
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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