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DTSC News Releases 2021

TitleDatePR No./Doc Type
State files complaints against hazardous waste facilities in Los Angeles, Alameda countiesDec 23, 2021T-23-21
California Emergency crews take major steps forward in wildfire hazardous waste cleanupNov 9, 2021T-22-21
California Implements Stricter Oversight of Metal ShreddersOct 26, 2021T-21-21
State Orders Terminal Island Metal Recycler to Investigate, Clean Up Pollution on Site and in NeighborhoodOct 20, 2021T-20-21
DTSC and Clearya Partner to Accelerate Chemical Screening in California Consumer ProductsOct 19, 2021T-19-21
DTSC Files Civil Complaint against Chemical Manufacturing Complex in Pittsburg, Contra Costa CountyOct 13, 2021T-18-21
DTSC Emergency Response Crews Begin Cleanup After Caldor FireSept 14, 2021T-17-21
California Emergency Response Crews Begin Wildfire CleanupAug 4, 2021T-16-21
California Seeks Input on Proposal to Regulate Tire Chemicals that can Harm Aquatic LifeJuly 26, 2021Media Advisory
California Takes Major Step to Protect Residents from Harmful Chemicals in Carpets and RugsJuly 2, 2021T-15-21
California Officials Are Concerned About Health Impacts from Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straightening ProductsJune 24, 2021T-14-21
Workshop Tomorrow: California Seeks Input on Proposal to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straightening ProductsJune 22, 2021Media Advisory
California Orders Fontana Metal Recycler to Stop PollutingJune 10, 2021T-13-21
DTSC releases the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's May Budget RevisionMay 4, 2021Statement
State Orders Central Valley Metal Recycler to Investigate, Clean Up Pollution on Site and In NeighborhoodMay 10, 2021T-12-21
California Seeks Greater Protection of Children and Environment from Hazardous ChemicalsApr 28, 2021T-11-21
DTSC Listening Sessions on Governor's Clean-Up Proposal for Vulnerable CommunitiesApr 26, 2021Media Advisory
State Orders Sun Valley Express Metals Recycling to Stop Releasing Hazardous Waste and To Clean Up ReleasesApr 8, 2021T-10-21
California Orders Schnitzer Steel to Investigate Potential Hazardous Waste Releases in Fresno NeighborhoodMar 18, 2021T-09-21
State Files Civil Complaint Against SA Recycling for Hazardous Waste Violations at Two L.A.-Area FacilitiesMar 18, 2021T-08-21
DTSC Files Civil Complaint Against Central California Hazardous Waste Facility alleging Numerous ViolationsMar 15, 2021T-07-21
California Orders S&W Atlas Iron & Metal to Stop Releasing Hazardous Waste into South Los Angeles? Watts NeighborhoodMar 10, 2021T-06-21
California Reaches $310,000 Settlement After Ordering METech to Stop Metal Shredder OperationsFeb 25, 2021T-05-21
California Orders Schnitzer Steel to Stop Releasing Hazardous Waste into West OaklandFeb 23, 2021T-04-21
California’s Investigation of Alleged Environmental Law Violations by Schnitzer Steel’s Oakland Facility Leads to $4.1M SettlementFeb 3, 2021T-03-21
California clears first hurdle in recovery and rebuilding for residents devastated by 2020’s historic wildfire seasonJan 19, 2021T-02-21
DTSC to Explore Alternatives to Manufacturing Tires with Chemicals that Threaten Aquatic Life and WaterwaysJan 12, 2021T-01-21

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