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Safer Oceans What the problems are & what DTSC is doing to develop solutions. » find out more	See What We're Doing » click here to find out
Green Chemistry » Draft Regulation for Safer Consumer Products » Public Comments on the Draft Regulation	Buyers Beware! DTSC Finds More Lead in Children's Jewelry & Toys Lead is Toxic & Can Be Fatal in Children. » watch the video

Furlough Information

To comply with Executive Order S-12-10, which orders civil service employees to be furloughed three days per month, DTSC will be closed the second, third, and fourth Friday of every month beginning August 13, 2010.

2010 Verification Questionnaire and Manifest Fees Assessment

DTSC mailed the 2010 Verification Questionnaire (VQ) and Manifest Fees Assessment on June 21, 2010 to approximately 115,000 permanent and temporary EPA ID Number holders.  The Frequently Asked Questions about the Verification Questionnaire and Manifest Fees Assessment are located at  http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/IDManifest/VQ_FAQ.cfm

	NEW! Pollution Prevention Week Video Contest! What if everyone took one small action to reduce their environmental impact? Make a short video that motivates others to make a change! Find out more about the 2010 Pollution Prevention Week Video Contest.
	Green Chemistry Draft Regulation Workshop Highlights. Watch DTSC's video which captures a sampling of comments and questions made during the July 7 and 8 workshops for the Draft Regulation for Safer Consumer Products. To see the video, click here.

Brownfields - DTSC Cleans Up Toxic Land. California has vast amounts of underutilized land - land that’s not being used because it’s contaminated with toxic materials and chemicals. Known as Brownfields, DTSC is committed to returning these polluted properties into productive use. watch the video

Latest News

NEW!  OEHHA Releases Pre-regulatory Draft on Hazard Traits

NEW!  Attend an informational seminar on how DTSC handles trade secrets under California's Public Records Act

NEW!  DTSC Web page about Abandoned Mine Lands.  See DTSC's involvement and leadership in addressing AML sites in California.

NEW! View latest public comments on draft Green Chemistry Regulation

NEW!  Apply now for DTSC Brownfields Targeted Site Investigation (TSI) Program - deadline is August 31st 2010

NEW! DTSC Releases Draft Regulation for Safer Consumer Products 

Draft Regulation media coverage

DTSC Strategic Plan for 2010 - 2015 Updated

Santa Susana Field Lab - DTSC Releases New Draft Response Action Order

DTSC issues new document regarding areas of focus for new Green Chemistry Rules