State Government
Association of Bay Area Governments Dioxins Project
City and county governments around the San Francisco Bay Area have adopted resolutions calling for the elimination of dioxin-like compounds. This website describes those efforts.
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California Department of Toxic Substance Control
The Department of Toxic Substances Control, or DTSC, protects California and Californians from exposures to hazardous wastes. DTSC is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency, or Cal/EPA and implements California’s Proposition 65 Program.
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Maine Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection is an agency of Maine State government with the charge to prevent, abate, and control pollution of the air, land, and water. The Department implements Maine's Toxic Chemicals in Children's Toys Statute enacted in 2008.
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Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute
The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) was created to promote reduction in the use of toxic chemicals and the generation of toxic by-products in industry and commerce in the state of Massachusetts. TURI works with other state agencies, industry, and advocacy organizations to develop strategies to reduce chemical risks in the state. The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction program has resulted in substantial reductions in toxic chemical use, by-product generation, and emissions, while saving Massachusetts companies money. The TURI website contains information on alternative technologies, impacts of chemicals, and data on chemical use and releases in the state.
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Green Chemistry Program
The Michigan Green Chemistry Program was created by Executive Directive, No. 2006-6, which also established a Green Chemistry Roundtable within the State of Michigan. Its goal is to promote green chemistry for sustainable economic development and protection of public health.
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New Jersey Technical Assistance Program for Industrial Pollution Prevention
As a premier environmental pollution prevention extension service NJTAP’s mission is to deliver technical assistance to New Jersey companies and to promote improvement in industrial processes leading to elimination, reduction, and reuse of wastes before consideration of control and ultimate disposal.
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Washington State Department of Ecology
The Department of Ecology is Washington’s principal environmental management agency. The Department is in charge of implementing Washington State’s program on reduction of PBTs. The website contains information on the program and its implementation.
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