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    AB-1459
    Energy & Environment

    Hazardous waste: underground storage tanks.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines hazardous waste treatment permits by allowing conditional authorizations for small-scale generators.
    • Establishes new procedures for laboratories to treat and store hazardous waste without full permits.
    • Updates underground storage tank regulations to exclude tanks used in closed-loop mechanical systems.
    • Requires electronic submission of hazardous waste treatment notifications through a statewide system.

    Summary

    The California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials proposes significant changes to hazardous waste management regulations through amendments that modify permit requirements, laboratory waste handling procedures, and underground storage tank definitions. The legislation establishes a framework allowing generators to treat specific hazardous wastes onsite without full permits, provided they follow prescribed safety protocols and volume limitations.

    For laboratory settings, the bill creates a structured approach to hazardous waste treatment, permitting facilities to handle up to 55 gallons of standard laboratory waste or one quart of acutely hazardous materials without additional permits. Treatment must occur within 10 days of generation using procedures from the National Research Council, peer-reviewed journals, or manufacturer guidelines. The amendments require detailed recordkeeping, staff training, and prompt notification to regulatory authorities.

    The legislation also revises underground storage tank regulations, expanding exemptions to include tanks containing hydraulic or dielectric fluids used in closed-loop mechanical systems for elevators, cooling systems, and similar applications. These changes align with existing environmental protection standards while acknowledging technological advances in industrial equipment. The amendments maintain strict requirements for leak detection, containment, and regulatory oversight through Certified Unified Program Agencies.

    Generators must submit notifications 60 days before beginning treatment activities and maintain comprehensive records of waste management practices. The Department of Toxic Substances Control retains authority to revoke authorizations if operations endanger public health or the environment. These modifications aim to streamline regulatory compliance while preserving environmental safeguards through enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements.

    Key Dates

    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1459 E.S. & T.M. (Connolly)
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1459 Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

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    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (4/24/2025)

    Latest Voting History

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    July 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    350540PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines hazardous waste treatment permits by allowing conditional authorizations for small-scale generators.
    • Establishes new procedures for laboratories to treat and store hazardous waste without full permits.
    • Updates underground storage tank regulations to exclude tanks used in closed-loop mechanical systems.
    • Requires electronic submission of hazardous waste treatment notifications through a statewide system.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Summary

    The California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials proposes significant changes to hazardous waste management regulations through amendments that modify permit requirements, laboratory waste handling procedures, and underground storage tank definitions. The legislation establishes a framework allowing generators to treat specific hazardous wastes onsite without full permits, provided they follow prescribed safety protocols and volume limitations.

    For laboratory settings, the bill creates a structured approach to hazardous waste treatment, permitting facilities to handle up to 55 gallons of standard laboratory waste or one quart of acutely hazardous materials without additional permits. Treatment must occur within 10 days of generation using procedures from the National Research Council, peer-reviewed journals, or manufacturer guidelines. The amendments require detailed recordkeeping, staff training, and prompt notification to regulatory authorities.

    The legislation also revises underground storage tank regulations, expanding exemptions to include tanks containing hydraulic or dielectric fluids used in closed-loop mechanical systems for elevators, cooling systems, and similar applications. These changes align with existing environmental protection standards while acknowledging technological advances in industrial equipment. The amendments maintain strict requirements for leak detection, containment, and regulatory oversight through Certified Unified Program Agencies.

    Generators must submit notifications 60 days before beginning treatment activities and maintain comprehensive records of waste management practices. The Department of Toxic Substances Control retains authority to revoke authorizations if operations endanger public health or the environment. These modifications aim to streamline regulatory compliance while preserving environmental safeguards through enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (4/24/2025)

    Key Dates

    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1459 E.S. & T.M. (Connolly)
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1459 Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    350540PASS

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