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HWTR Program Archives

• The Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-30 
  The DW amendments are available for public review & comment until April 25, 2008.

• After the Floods -- Dangerous Waste

  Severe flooding resulted in problems with clean-up and disposal of potentially hazardous materials. Ecology has helpful information.
• $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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