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• The Hazardous Waste “Generation Fee” is not a new fee
  For many years it was called the Hazardous Waste “Education” Fee. This fee is charged to businesses that generated hazardous waste in the previous year.
• Governor's Award Skips 2009 Cycle
  The Governor's Award for Sustainable Practices will not be offered in 2009, another sacrifice due to the budget pressures facing the Department of Ecology. We are planning to resume the award in 2010, if the resources are available.
• Local Source Control Program
  View and listen to two webinars on "Storm Water Management". This training highlights issues and solutions for storm water: inspections, permitting, treatment, and best management practices. These webinars are useful for local governments and businesses.
• Toxics Reduction Advisory Committee (TRAC)
  Find out about this advisory group that will recommend changes in P2 Planning, waste reduction and Planning Fees.
• Ecology Lends a Helping Hand
  Ecology is helping health care facilities improve the way they dispose of pharmaceutical waste.
• The Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-30 WAC
  The DW amendments are available for public review & comment until April 25, 2008.
• $2.1 million has been earmarked for the Local Source Partnership
  14 local governments will receive monies to hire specialists to help small businesses prevent pollution.
• New Lean and Environment site
  Highlights work of Washington businesses using lean production methods to improve both the environment and their bottom line.
• Governor's Award
  11 Washington businesses and public agencies win the 2007 Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Practices.
• New Household Toxics Website
  Learn about chemicals and hazards like lead, mercury, and asbestos. Info for parents, pet owners, workers and others who want to protect the environment and their health.
• Ecology's Local Source Control Partnership Program
  is awarding money to local governments in the 12 Puget Sound counties. Funds are to be used to hire on-site technical-assistance providers to work with small businesses to keep the Sound clean. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by October 29, 2007.
• New Rule Proposal
  Ecology is proposing a new rule excluding Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) from the Dangerous Waste Regulations. You can review the proposed rule and provide comments through August 30, 2007.
• DW Regulation Info
  Receive information on Dangerous Waste Rule Amendments by signing up for the FREE electronic Listserv.
• By-Product Synergy NW Kickoff
  Find out how by-product synergy is used to identify new market opportunities, find lower cost local feed stocks and reduce costs and risks associated with wastes.
• DW Facilities Info
  Receive information on Dangerous Waste Management or Used Oil Facilities by signing up for the FREE electronic Listserv.

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