From the California DTSC:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is conducting a public workshop to discuss the proposed Environmental Fee Regulations. The regulations are being developed as a result of the April 24, 2006, California Supreme Court ruling in the Morning Star v. State Board of Equalization et. al. case. The Supreme Court's decision allows the collection of the environmental fee to continue without interruption, but directs DTSC to promulgate valid regulations under the Administrative Procedures Act.
The Environmental Fee is a fee paid by businesses in industry groups that use, generate or store hazardous materials or that conduct activities related to those materials. It applies to businesses with 50 or more employees that are employed more than 500 hours in California during a calendar year. The fee is based upon the total number of employees. The Environmental Fee is the main funding source for the DTSC contaminated site cleanup, hazardous materials laboratory, and pollution prevention activities.The public workshop is scheduled for November 28, 2006 at 10:00 am; Byron Sher Auditorium
1001 I Street, 2nd Floor; Sacramento, California 95812. You can also participate by webcast at www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast
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