Section 25546.3 Of Article 4. California Toxic Release Inventory Program Act Of 2007 From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.95. >> Article 4.
25546.3
. (a) On or before January 1, 2009, the department shall
develop and implement the California Toxic Release Inventory Program
pursuant to this article.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the
department shall, when implementing the program, comply with the
requirements of the federal act with regard to ensuring that any
requirement imposed pursuant to this article is no less stringent
than, or is not otherwise preempted by, any requirement imposed
pursuant to the federal act, including any changes to the existing
federal regulations that decrease the threshold quantity or include
additional toxic chemicals subject to the federal act.
(c) If there is a legal challenge to changes made to Section 312
of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11022) or the federal regulations
adopted pursuant to that section, that result in the changes being
stayed or enjoined by a federal court, the department shall not
require a facility to submit a toxic chemical release form pursuant
to Section 25546.4 until the department determines that the court
action has been settled or adjudicated.