Massachusetts S593 reforms the Toxic Use Reduction Act by adjusting certification periods and continuing education requirements.

Massachusetts S593 amends the Toxic Use Reduction Act to change the certification period for large quantity toxics users from two years to six years, renewable for additional six-year periods. It also modifies the continuing education requirement for initial and subsequent recertification, limiting it to 36 hours per certification period. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection exempting certain uses of toxic substances mandated by law or regulation from fee requirements.

Massachusetts S593 reforms the Toxic Use Reduction Act by adjusting certification periods and continuing education requirements.

Massachusetts S593 amends the Toxic Use Reduction Act to change the certification period for large quantity toxics users from two years to six years, renewable for additional six-year periods. It also modifies the continuing education requirement for initial and subsequent recertification, limiting it to 36 hours per certification period. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection exempting certain uses of toxic substances mandated by law or regulation from fee requirements.