Due to resources issue, the Department of Toxic Substances Control has elected not to proceed with rulemaking for the brake pad law at this time.
The activities listed below are efforts being conducted by either the Society of Automotive Engineers or the State of Washington Department of Ecology as part of the Better Brake Pad rulemaking.
December 12, 2011
SAE Standard J2975, Measurement of Copper and Other Elements in Brake Friction Materials approved
January 31, 2012
State of Washington Better Brake Rules Workshop
May 23, 2012
State of Washington Department of Ecology anticipates publishing draft CR-102
June 21, 2012
State of Washington Department of Ecology closes public review period for CR-102
June 21, 2012
State of Washington Department of Ecology holds first public hearing on draft rule CR-102
July 16, 2012
SAE Standard J866, Friction Coefficient Identification and Environmental Marking System for Brake Linings approved
July 23, 2012
State of Washington Department of Ecology holds second public hearing on draft rule CR-102
October 17, 2012
State of Washington Department of Ecology files final version of CR-102
January 9, 2013
DTSC issues guidelines on selecting a testing certification agency
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