Board Of Environmental Safety Leadership Report
The report provided updates on several key areas for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Departmental news included the completion of cleanup on 5,940 parcels related to the Exide Update, the permanent shutdown of Atlas Iron & Metal Co. following a multi-agency enforcement case, and the issuance of a Corrective Action Order to Sonic Plating Company due to contamination issues. The inaugural meeting of the Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC) was noted, along with a highlight of the Margaret Gordon Apartments project which involved soil removal and vapor mitigation. DTSC officially transitioned the CUPA responsibility for Trinity County back to Trinity County. Regulatory updates covered the Safer Consumer Products Rulemaking, specifically regarding Microplastics as a Candidate Chemical, and implementation updates for SB 673. The Director's Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 focus on institutionalizing equitable enforcement, adopting best practices for public participation, advancing science and technology, and addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs). Permitting updates indicated anticipated draft permits in July 2025 for facilities in Kern County and LA County, with a final decision expected for Ecobat in October 2025.