NWRA Files Comments with CA Agency on Proposed Rules that would Affect Permit Decisions
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) filed comments with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on its proposed rules changes. The proposed changes come as the agency implements certain provisions of SB 673, such as integrating environmental justice concerns into permitting decisions.
“Our members recognize the imperative of early and continuous engagement with potentially impacted communities and the importance of addressing their views in environmental decision-making processes,” said NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith. “However, we are concerned that DTSC’s implementation of SB 673 could result in significant delays in processing permitting applications.”
NWRA member companies support measures to tackle the historic burdens on environmental justice communities and are committed to providing environmentally safe and effective services within the communities they serve. The association encourages DTSC to consult with NWRA member companies on aligning various permitting authorities to streamline environmental reviews while also encouraging more robust participation among those communities.
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The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that manage waste, recycling and medical waste, equipment manufacturers and distributors, and various other service providers. For more information about NWRA, please visit www.wasterecycling.org.
Contact
Brandon Wright
National Waste and Recycling Association
bwright@wasterecycling.org
202-364-3706
