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DTSC highlights permit backlog progress, Exide cleanup wins and PFAS, battery recycling priorities
Summary
DTSC told senators it has reduced an extensive permitting backlog, completed thousands of Exide residential cleanups and is prioritizing PFAS strategy and recycling infrastructure for solar panels and lithium batteries, while seeking additional staff for statewide planning.
Department of Toxic Substances Control leadership and the Board of Environmental Safety briefed the subcommittee on recent reforms, enforcement and emerging priorities.
DTSC Director Butler told the committee that permit backlog reductions are a major accomplishment: out of 103 permits previously delayed, the department has eight remaining continued permits and has publicly noticed draft decisions for the majority. Director Butler said DTSC will not sacrifice community protections for speed and emphasized stronger enforcement, cost‑recovery work to hold responsible parties…
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