Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Impact
If SCR133 is fully enacted, it could significantly alter how state agencies operate concerning environmental monitoring and regulation. The resolution aims to enforce a more structured approach to establishing EALs, ensuring that all modifications are based on solid scientific evidence and that the public is adequately informed and consulted prior to any changes. This could lead to improved environmental protections and transparency in government operations, potentially preventing arbitrary changes in regulations that may negatively affect public health and safety.
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 133 (SCR133) calls upon state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to adhere to specific procedural and substantive requirements for establishing and modifying environmental action levels (EALs). The resolution highlights the necessity for scientific justification in modifications of EALs and the importance of public engagement in the decision-making process regarding environmental health. This comes in the wake of concerns over recent increases in EALs for certain toxins, such as PFAS, which were implemented without sufficient public notice or scientific rationale, raising alarms about potential risks to both the environment and public health.
Contention
Despite its supportive intentions, SCR133 may face debate concerning the extent to which it may restrict agency flexibility in responding to environmental crises. Proponents advocate for the heightened scrutiny of changes to EALs as essential to protect public health, while opponents may argue that stringent procedural requirements could hinder timely responses to urgent environmental hazards. The balance between rigorous public input and the efficiency required for effective environmental governance will be a central theme in discussions around the resolution.
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Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Same As
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take All Actions Necessary And Proper To Cause The United States Congress To Fund The Construction And Commencement Of Operations Of A Laboratory Certified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Analyze Environmental Toxins In The State And Publish The Results To The Public.
Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.