February 2010

Plastic And Paper Bag Fee Proposed In Virginia
The proposed legislation is modeled after a law recently enacted in neighboring Washington, D.C..

Rhode Island Considers Changes To Mercury Thermostat Recycling Law
A House bill would amend the state's existing regulations to establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program.

Minnesota Legislature Receives Interim Report on Toxic Free Kids Act
The report says state efforts so far have focused on collaboration with agencies in other states but that a draft list of “chemicals of high concern” will be ready this March.

Pharmaceutical Take Back Program Considered in New Jersey
Funding for program would come through state recycling grants and possibly tax credits, not extended producer responsibility model.

Extended Producer Responsibility Bill Introduced In Vermont
Proposed legislation would repeal the state’s beverage container redemption program and create framework for extended producer responsibility (EPR), initially targeting packaging and printed matter.

Florida DEP Outlines Broad Range Of Options For Reducing Disposable Bag Use
Twelve alternatives are discussed in the report delivered to Florida legislature and Governor Crist.

Maryland Considers Plastic And Paper Bag Fee
The Maryland bill is similar to ones enacted in the District of Columbia last year and introduced in Virginia this year.

California’s TV Energy Efficiency Regulations Encourages Other States To Act
Bills introduced in New York and two other states are modeled after California’s precedent-setting regulations.

US Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Chemical Reform
February 4 hearing by Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works signals a busy year ahead for possible reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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