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Daily Announcements
Friday, July 04, 2008
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CICC Wishes Everyone a Safe and Joyous
4th of July Holiday!
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A Conversation on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
and Critical Infrastructure Protection
(Updated 07/03/08)
The State of California, Governor's Office of Homeland Security, the Chemical Industry Council of California, and the Homeland Security Law Firm of Steven E. Roberts, P.A. are pleased to present a "Conversation on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and Critical Infrastructure Protection."
Two one-day conferences, one in Long Beach and the other in Oakland, will explore the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's new chemical security regulations and their impact in the State of California. Experts from the public and private sectors will offer practical knowledge and timely advice regarding CFATS, including implementation and policy considerations.
Opening remarks will be provided by Director Matthew R. Bettenhausen, Governor's Office of Homeland Security (July 31st session), and Chief Deputy Director Gary S. Winuk, Governor's Office of Homeland Security (August 21st session.)
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California Anti-Chemical Legislation
(Updated 7/03/08)
ASSEMBLY BILLS:
- AB 558 (Feuer) Hazardous waste: reduction: regulation. Passed by Assembly, "Gutted and Amended" 6/12/08 in Senate Environmental Quality Committee (EQ)becoming new bill Chemical substances: testing, re-referred to Senate EQ, passed EQ on 6/23/08; re-referred to Sen Appropriations; CICC Position: Oppose
- AB 1879 (Feuer) Hazardous materials: toxic substances - Passed by Assembly and referred to Sen. EQ, Amended, Passed Sen. EQ on 6/23/08 and re-referred to Sen. Appropriations w/author's commitment to amend bill and return it to EQ Cmte for review before proceeding to Sen. floor; CICC Position: Opposed Unless Amended
- AB 2505 (Brownley) Hazardous waste: polyvinyl chloride packaging container. Passed by Assembly and referred to Senate EQ, Passed Sen. EQ on 6/23/08; re-referred to Sen. Appropriations; CICC Position: Opposed
SENATE BILLS:
- SB 1713 (Migden) Children's products: bisphenol - Passed by Senate and referred to Asm Toxics Cmte, passed Toxics Cmte and referred to Asm Health Cmte, Passed Asm Health on 6/24/08; third reading Asm Floor - file item 170; CICC Position: Opposed
- SB 1313 (Corbett) Product safety: perfluorinated compounds Passed by Senate and referred to Asm Toxics Cmte, passed Toxics Cmte and referred to Asm Health Cmte, failed passage in Asm Health, granted reconsideration, amended and set for reconsideration in Asm Health Cmte 6/24/08; Passed Asm Health on 6/24/08; third reading Assembly Floor - file item 150; CICC Position: Opposed
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IEA/CMTA/CICC Annual Environmental Summit
Call for technical presentations now closed
(Updated 07/03/08)
The Industrial Environmental Association, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and the Chemical Industry Council of California announce plans for the Annual Environmental Summit. This year's Summit, "Navigating in an Ever-Greening World," is scheduled for October 21st and 22nd at the Catamaran Hotel & Resort located on San Diego's lovely Mission Bay.
Topic areas include:
-Climate Change -Air Quality
-Water Quality -Hazardous Materials
-Green Chemistry -Safety
-Security -Recycling/Waste Reduction
-Product Stewardship -Greening your Business
-Sustainability -Compliance Updates
-Emerging Trends -New Legislation
CICC will host a special half-day Board of Directors and members meeting on Oct. 20, 2008 in conjunction with the Summit. Please continue to monitor this website for continuing updates.
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Fri, July 11, 2008; 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
CICC Members' Web-Meeting & Call-In Conference
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Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
Thursday, July 31, 2008 ; 9am-4pm; Cal State University, Long Beach
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
Thursday, August 21, 2008 ; 9am-4pm; Merrit College, Oakland, CA
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Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society - Trona, CA - October 11 -12
2008 Environmental Summit
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