Key Documents

Environmental Defense Fund's Comments on ChAMP:
EPA's Recent Commitments and Possible New Initiatives for Existing Chemicals
Prepared by Richard A. Denison, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, 2 May 2008

These comments discuss Environmental Defense Fund's views as to what EPA's priorities for existing chemicals should be, as well as our concerns and comments regarding EPA's proposals under its Chemicals Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP)....more

Phase One — Options Report
April to December 2007

The California Environmental Protection Agency has released a compilation of policy options that more than 600 participants submitted during Phase One. The Options Report includes the 818 options on ways to reduce the effects of toxic chemicals on people and the environment. Participants in the Conversation with California provided their ideas to develop safer processes and products, foster innovation, create new jobs, and reduce waste. The attached report is a comprehensive list of these options which will be evaluated further this spring.

Executive Summary
Green Chemistry Phase 1 Options Report Chapters
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C

Cal/EPA Applauds UC Report on Green Chemistry
Announces State Report of Policy Options to be Released this Month

Linda Adams, California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection issued the following statement on the report, "Green Chemistry: Cornerstone to a Sustainable California" issued by the University of California, The Centers for Occupation and Environmental Health:

"The University of California’s green chemistry report supports and reinforces the significance of the state’s new environmental protection initiative on green chemistry. The University of California is an important partner in our efforts to establish a first-of-its-kind comprehensive policy for managing toxic chemicals in products....more

California Green Chemistry Position Statement:

DTSC has developed an official position statement related to the Green Chemistry Initiative and why green chemistry is needed.

Key Element - Stakeholder Meeting Comments:

May 8, 2008 - Strengthening Consumer Protection Laws Public Workshop in El Segundo 

• Media Advisory
• Agenda

April 25, 2008 - Strengthening Consumer Protection Laws Public Workshop in Sacramento

• Media Advisory
• Agenda
• Workshop Input

Phase Two Stakeholder Meeting Comments:

April 23, 2008 - Green Chemistry Initiative Public Workshop in San Diego

• Media Advisory
• Agenda

April 16, 2008 - Green Chemistry Initiative Public Workshop in San Diego

• Media Advisory
• Agenda

March 28, 2008 - Green Chemistry Initiative Public Workshop in Sacramento

• Agenda
• Draft Goal Statement and Metrics
• Table I
• Table II
• Table III

March 12, 2008 - Green Chemistry Initiative Public Workshop in Los Angeles

• Draft Framework

February 20, 2008 - Green Chemistry Initiative Public Workshop in San Jose

• Agenda
• Analysis of Draft Policy Alternatives
• Straw Framework

Key Elements Stakeholder Workshops:

April 25, 2008 - Strengthening Consumer Protection Laws Workshop in Sacramento

• Media Advisory
• Agenda

Other Key Documents and Information:

• Rethinking the Role of Information in Chemicals Policy: Implications for TSCA and REACH
• Nanotechnology and Regulatory Policy: Three Futures
• Toxics in Packaging
• Lead in Jewelry
• Phase One - Key Documents Archive 
• Background Information on the California Green Chemistry Initiative  
• The California Green Chemistry Initiative Questions and Answers 
• The California Environmental Protection Agency Frequently Asked Questions  
• Presentation on California Green Chemistry Initiative
• Memo from Secretary Adams on the California Green Chemistry Initiative