California Board Blocks Hazardous Waste Rule

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Board stops California toxic waste regulators from weakening a hazardous waste rule

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Contaminated soil, waste oil and mixed oil are the state’s three largest annual sources of hazardous waste.

California 's hazardous waste laws are stricter than the federal government's, and the state has long transported much of the waste it considers hazardous to other states with more lenient rules.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control said disposing more waste in state would likely reduce costs and truck emissions.

Environmental groups worried the plan could have exposed already vulnerable communities to contaminated waste.

“This is an opportunity not just for hazardous waste that is manufactured, but also hazardous waste that is created by wildfires on how to create a plan that is going to protect Californians in the future.” ——— The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP ’s environmental coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment..

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