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DTSC Draft Permits Increase Oversight of Ecobat Battery-Recycling Facility in L.A. County
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued two draft permit decisions for Ecobat Resources California, Inc. (Ecobat), a facility in Los Angeles County that recovers lead mainly from spent lead-acid batteries…
DTSC Proposes Draft Permit for Kettleman Hills Hazardous Waste Landfill
Moving to address environmental concerns and modernize regulatory oversight of the Kettleman Hills Facility (KHF), the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released a draft permit decision that includes new requirements for environmental monitoring…
DTSC Holds Accountable Major Corporations that Sent Hazardous Waste to Now-Shuttered Landfills
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today announced a landmark victory in environmental protection resulting from its proactive environmental management. The United States District Courts for the …
State investigation leads to criminal charges against three Lamb Fuels managers in alleged hazardous waste fuel scheme
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) announced today criminal felony charges filed against Lamb Fuels, Inc.’s (Lamb Fuels) CEO Gregory Lamb, Vice President Kezin Parabia and General Manager Jeffrey…
California Requires Tiremakers to Look for Safer Alternatives to Chemical that Kills Coho Salmon
To protect California’s environment and public health, the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted a rule that requires manufacturers of motor vehicle tires for sale in California to evaluate safer alternatives to 6PPD, a chemical that…
DTSC Releases Draft Hazardous Waste Management Plan Report
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today released the first draft of the Hazardous Waste Management Report as required by Senate Bill 158 (SB 158). It is the first step in an iterative process to determine the types of information and additional research needed to…
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