Metalworking Industry News: 2016
December 2016
December 20: Artist Steve Berglund donates pattern collection to California Foundry History Institute. (Photo) (CFHI)
December 19: CMC submits written comments on Proposed Rule 1430. (Comments)
December 16: True Tech of Livermore hosts tour and Northern California CMC Roundtable.
December 9: CMC holds Southern California Roundtable Meeting at Weber Metals.
December 8: Assembly Minority Floor Leader Marie Waldron joins CMC at its San Diego Area Roundtable.
December 6: Lauren Zeise appointed Director of OEEHA (Cal-EPA). (Announcement)
December 20: Artist Steve Berglund donates pattern collection to California Foundry History Institute. (Photo) (CFHI)
December 19: CMC submits written comments on Proposed Rule 1430. (Comments)
December 16: True Tech of Livermore hosts tour and Northern California CMC Roundtable.
December 9: CMC holds Southern California Roundtable Meeting at Weber Metals.
December 8: Assembly Minority Floor Leader Marie Waldron joins CMC at its San Diego Area Roundtable.
December 6: Lauren Zeise appointed Director of OEEHA (Cal-EPA). (Announcement)
November 2016
November 29: SCAQMD begins weekly calls on air monitoring activities surrounding metals in Paramount. (SCAQMD Link) (Nov 25 LA Times Article)
November 18: CMC supports safe re-opening of Aliso Canyon. (Letter)
November 10: CMC joins allies to comment on DTSC billing and structure reform. (Letter)
November 9: Sac Bee OpEd: California's next step on climate change: Buy Clean (Metals). (Article)
November 8: US voters elect Donald Trump as next President.
November 5: CMC Executive Director teaches class at Cal Poly Pomona on California's regulatory challenges for manufacturing. (Presentation)
November 4: New SCAQMD data shows very high Hex Chrome emissions in Paramount area. (Link) (Report)
November 3: Deadline is tomorrow for SCAQMD RECLAIM facilities to notify if you have more than 1 site. The rule amendment only applies to the facilities listed in tables 7 or 8 of Rule 2002 attached. (Rule)
November 1: CMC joins allies on CAPCOA comment letter for toxic "hot spots" program notification guidelines. (Letter)
November 29: SCAQMD begins weekly calls on air monitoring activities surrounding metals in Paramount. (SCAQMD Link) (Nov 25 LA Times Article)
November 18: CMC supports safe re-opening of Aliso Canyon. (Letter)
November 10: CMC joins allies to comment on DTSC billing and structure reform. (Letter)
November 9: Sac Bee OpEd: California's next step on climate change: Buy Clean (Metals). (Article)
November 8: US voters elect Donald Trump as next President.
November 5: CMC Executive Director teaches class at Cal Poly Pomona on California's regulatory challenges for manufacturing. (Presentation)
November 4: New SCAQMD data shows very high Hex Chrome emissions in Paramount area. (Link) (Report)
November 3: Deadline is tomorrow for SCAQMD RECLAIM facilities to notify if you have more than 1 site. The rule amendment only applies to the facilities listed in tables 7 or 8 of Rule 2002 attached. (Rule)
November 1: CMC joins allies on CAPCOA comment letter for toxic "hot spots" program notification guidelines. (Letter)
October 2016
October 28: Central Coast Regional Water Board sends out fine notification letters to storm water non-filers. (Notice)
October 26: SCAQMD holds 3rd workshop on proposed metal grinding rule. (Presentation)
October 24: CMC joins allies to comment on CalEnvironScreen 3.0. (Letter)
October 23: Garden Grove metal facility receives Cal-OSHA fine. (Press Release)
October 20: Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang publishes OpEd in OC Register about CMC, Jobs and National Manufacturing Day. (Link, scroll down) (Article)
October 16: CMC joins allies to comment on new proposed enforcement policy for storm water. (Letter) (Proposal)
October 14: The Crucible Industrial Arts School in Oakland hosts CMC Roundtable with guest Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D).
October 7: CMC receives certificate from Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang (R) on National Manufacturing Day. (Photo)
October 2: Governor Brown vetoed SB 654 which would have expanded employee leave protections over 5 months. (Veto)
October 1: Governor Brown signs SB 1167 directing Cal-OSHA to create new indoor heat regulations by 2019. (New Law)
October 28: Central Coast Regional Water Board sends out fine notification letters to storm water non-filers. (Notice)
October 26: SCAQMD holds 3rd workshop on proposed metal grinding rule. (Presentation)
October 24: CMC joins allies to comment on CalEnvironScreen 3.0. (Letter)
October 23: Garden Grove metal facility receives Cal-OSHA fine. (Press Release)
October 20: Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang publishes OpEd in OC Register about CMC, Jobs and National Manufacturing Day. (Link, scroll down) (Article)
October 16: CMC joins allies to comment on new proposed enforcement policy for storm water. (Letter) (Proposal)
October 14: The Crucible Industrial Arts School in Oakland hosts CMC Roundtable with guest Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D).
October 7: CMC receives certificate from Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang (R) on National Manufacturing Day. (Photo)
October 2: Governor Brown vetoed SB 654 which would have expanded employee leave protections over 5 months. (Veto)
October 1: Governor Brown signs SB 1167 directing Cal-OSHA to create new indoor heat regulations by 2019. (New Law)
September 2016
September 30: Furfuryl Alcohol listed by OEHHA as Prop 65 chemical. (Announcement)
September 29: Governor Brown signs SB 1234, mandating a new retirement program for companies with 5+ employees. (Link)
September 28: Laney College, Oakland, to host industrial job fair on Oct 27. (Flyer) (Registration)
September 27: Governor Brown signs SB 1398, mandating public water utilities to gather inventories of lead pipes and submit a timeline for replacement. (Law) (Announcement)
September 23: Cal EPA releases draft Cal EnviroScreen Version 3.0. The screening tool ranks environmental health impacts based on location. (Draft)
September 22: City of Los Angeles to hold Oct 19 conference at USC on new Export Program. (Link)
September 19: SCAQMD announces it will deploy 150 air quality sensors to community members. (Article)
September 14: Public workshop on Proposed Rule 1430, Forging and Grinding, held at Paramount Community Center (Presentation)
September 1: CMC joins allies to ask for a veto of SB 839, a bill to eliminate the flat fee option for haz waste permits applications. (Letter)
September 30: Furfuryl Alcohol listed by OEHHA as Prop 65 chemical. (Announcement)
September 29: Governor Brown signs SB 1234, mandating a new retirement program for companies with 5+ employees. (Link)
September 28: Laney College, Oakland, to host industrial job fair on Oct 27. (Flyer) (Registration)
September 27: Governor Brown signs SB 1398, mandating public water utilities to gather inventories of lead pipes and submit a timeline for replacement. (Law) (Announcement)
September 23: Cal EPA releases draft Cal EnviroScreen Version 3.0. The screening tool ranks environmental health impacts based on location. (Draft)
September 22: City of Los Angeles to hold Oct 19 conference at USC on new Export Program. (Link)
September 19: SCAQMD announces it will deploy 150 air quality sensors to community members. (Article)
September 14: Public workshop on Proposed Rule 1430, Forging and Grinding, held at Paramount Community Center (Presentation)
September 1: CMC joins allies to ask for a veto of SB 839, a bill to eliminate the flat fee option for haz waste permits applications. (Letter)
August 2016
August 31: CMC-opposed bill SB 1387 (DeLeon) fails in Assembly 30-36. SB 1387 would have shifted control of the local air board (SCAQMD) to Sacramento. (Votes)
August 28: CMC member True-Tech was recognized as 1 of 10 companies receiving the 2016 Supplier Excellence Award from Lam Research Corp. (Press Release)
August 27: New OSHA indoor heat requirements bill, AB 1167, sent to Governor Brown. (CMTA Link)
August 26: Legislature sends SB 32 and AB 197 to Governor Brown. Legislative package will extend and expand California's greenhouse gas laws. (Article)
August 24: Forecast 3D of Carlsbad hosts CMC Regional Roundtable.
August 17: US EPA settles storm water lawsuit with Waterkeeper groups to establish numeric targets. (Link)
August 12: CMC supports AB 1612, a bill to double self-generation incentive program (SGIP) funds. (Letter)
August 10: Selway Tool hosts CMC Nor Cal Environmental Conference in Union City.
August 9: A&B Die Casting hosts state Senate candidate Nancy Skinner (D) at CMC Roundtable in Hercules. (Picture)
August 5: Edelbrock hosts state Assemblymember David Hadley at CMC Roundtable in Torrance. (Picture)
August 1: CMC member Owens Corning works with local air district to increase product throughput in Silicon Valley. (Article)
August 31: CMC-opposed bill SB 1387 (DeLeon) fails in Assembly 30-36. SB 1387 would have shifted control of the local air board (SCAQMD) to Sacramento. (Votes)
August 28: CMC member True-Tech was recognized as 1 of 10 companies receiving the 2016 Supplier Excellence Award from Lam Research Corp. (Press Release)
August 27: New OSHA indoor heat requirements bill, AB 1167, sent to Governor Brown. (CMTA Link)
August 26: Legislature sends SB 32 and AB 197 to Governor Brown. Legislative package will extend and expand California's greenhouse gas laws. (Article)
August 24: Forecast 3D of Carlsbad hosts CMC Regional Roundtable.
August 17: US EPA settles storm water lawsuit with Waterkeeper groups to establish numeric targets. (Link)
August 12: CMC supports AB 1612, a bill to double self-generation incentive program (SGIP) funds. (Letter)
August 10: Selway Tool hosts CMC Nor Cal Environmental Conference in Union City.
August 9: A&B Die Casting hosts state Senate candidate Nancy Skinner (D) at CMC Roundtable in Hercules. (Picture)
August 5: Edelbrock hosts state Assemblymember David Hadley at CMC Roundtable in Torrance. (Picture)
August 1: CMC member Owens Corning works with local air district to increase product throughput in Silicon Valley. (Article)
July 2016
July 30: State Bill Threatens Local Governments: Oppose SB 1387. (Article)
July 28: SCAQMD holds workshop on Proposed Amended Rules 307.1, 1401, and 1402. (Workshop Handout)
July 27: CMC joins allies to express concern of new potential goods movement regulations. (Letter)
July 19: AB&I of Oakland announces open house on Saturday, August 27. (Link)
July 15: OSHA penalties to increase 78 percent on August 1, 2016. (OSHA Link)
July 11: Culver City (near LAX) pushes for new parcel tax to fund city storm water requirements. (Staff Report)
July 7: Los Angeles has lost 20 percent of manufacturing jobs since 2007. (LA Business Journal)
July 5: 17 ballot measures qualify for November ballot. (Article)
July 30: State Bill Threatens Local Governments: Oppose SB 1387. (Article)
July 28: SCAQMD holds workshop on Proposed Amended Rules 307.1, 1401, and 1402. (Workshop Handout)
July 27: CMC joins allies to express concern of new potential goods movement regulations. (Letter)
July 19: AB&I of Oakland announces open house on Saturday, August 27. (Link)
July 15: OSHA penalties to increase 78 percent on August 1, 2016. (OSHA Link)
July 11: Culver City (near LAX) pushes for new parcel tax to fund city storm water requirements. (Staff Report)
July 7: Los Angeles has lost 20 percent of manufacturing jobs since 2007. (LA Business Journal)
July 5: 17 ballot measures qualify for November ballot. (Article)
June 2016
June 30: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) releases draft AQMP Plan for 2016. (Link)
June 27: CMC opposed SB 1387 passes Assembly Natural Resources Committee. (Bill)
June 26: Course at Rio Hondo College on July 8th will cover storm water issues such as SMARTS annual report submission, Ad Hoc reports, ERA, sampling, and more. (Link)
June 24: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) press release announces restructuring of leadership. (Press Release)
June 22 - CMC admonishes Nevada metal company and employees dumping waste in viral video. (Article)
June 20 - White House announces new $70M Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute coming to Los Angeles, CA. (Press Release)
June 11 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes new guidance on combustible dust. (NFPA Publication)
June 9 - 10 Legislators oppose trailer bill to eliminate flat fees for DTSC permits. (Letter)
June 7: Governor Brown's budget requests $248M to invest in training to revitalize manufacturing. (SF Chronicle)
June 1: CARB cap and trade leakage reports (May 18) demonstrate loss of jobs and economic benefits while no reduction in global emissions. (May 18 Handouts) (Report with Metals review at end)
June 30: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) releases draft AQMP Plan for 2016. (Link)
June 27: CMC opposed SB 1387 passes Assembly Natural Resources Committee. (Bill)
June 26: Course at Rio Hondo College on July 8th will cover storm water issues such as SMARTS annual report submission, Ad Hoc reports, ERA, sampling, and more. (Link)
June 24: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) press release announces restructuring of leadership. (Press Release)
June 22 - CMC admonishes Nevada metal company and employees dumping waste in viral video. (Article)
June 20 - White House announces new $70M Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute coming to Los Angeles, CA. (Press Release)
June 11 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes new guidance on combustible dust. (NFPA Publication)
June 9 - 10 Legislators oppose trailer bill to eliminate flat fees for DTSC permits. (Letter)
June 7: Governor Brown's budget requests $248M to invest in training to revitalize manufacturing. (SF Chronicle)
June 1: CARB cap and trade leakage reports (May 18) demonstrate loss of jobs and economic benefits while no reduction in global emissions. (May 18 Handouts) (Report with Metals review at end)
May 2016
May 31: CMC opposed SB 1387 (DeLeon) passed state Senate 22-13. (Bill Search)
May 30: California ranks last in manufacturing investments per capita. Top 5 are Kentucky, Nebraska, Louisiana, Alabama and Ohio. (Article)
May 23: DTSC introduces emergency regulation to create $70,000/year fee on metal shredding operations. (Proposal)
May 17: California metalworking industry sees increase in storm water lawsuits. Facilities are advised to review test data, submittals, BMPs and site specifics. (San Diego Article)
May 14: El Monte (So Cal) metal machine shop provides critical parts for Mars Launch System. (LA Times)
May 13: Governor Jerry Brown issues cautious May state budget revise. (Article)
May 12: State Treasurer John Chiang keynotes CMC's 43rd Annual Meeting. (Meeting)
May 8: CMC affiliate, PMA California, provides funding so that Miraleste Middle School (Southern California) can compete in Vex World Robotics Championships in Kentucky. (Photo)
May 4: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives NADCA (die casting) Distinguished Service Award. (Article)
May 2: Governor Brown's Director of Business and Economic Development, Panorea Avdis, to speak at CMC Annual Meeting-- May 12-13. (Link)
May 31: CMC opposed SB 1387 (DeLeon) passed state Senate 22-13. (Bill Search)
May 30: California ranks last in manufacturing investments per capita. Top 5 are Kentucky, Nebraska, Louisiana, Alabama and Ohio. (Article)
May 23: DTSC introduces emergency regulation to create $70,000/year fee on metal shredding operations. (Proposal)
May 17: California metalworking industry sees increase in storm water lawsuits. Facilities are advised to review test data, submittals, BMPs and site specifics. (San Diego Article)
May 14: El Monte (So Cal) metal machine shop provides critical parts for Mars Launch System. (LA Times)
May 13: Governor Jerry Brown issues cautious May state budget revise. (Article)
May 12: State Treasurer John Chiang keynotes CMC's 43rd Annual Meeting. (Meeting)
May 8: CMC affiliate, PMA California, provides funding so that Miraleste Middle School (Southern California) can compete in Vex World Robotics Championships in Kentucky. (Photo)
May 4: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives NADCA (die casting) Distinguished Service Award. (Article)
May 2: Governor Brown's Director of Business and Economic Development, Panorea Avdis, to speak at CMC Annual Meeting-- May 12-13. (Link)
April 2016
April 29: CMC joins allies to oppose AB 2748 (Gatto), a bill which could unintentionally encourage private nuisance lawsuits. (Letter).
April 28: CMC supports AB 2713 (Chiu) which assists advanced energy storage solutions. (Letter)
April 20: CMC joins 150 business groups and chambers of commerce to oppose SB 1387 (DeLeon). (Letter)
April 18: Former Region IX EPA Administrator Wayne Nastri named Acting Executive Officer for SCAQMD. (News)
April 13: Workshop on state funding for American Iron and Steel projects will take place May 5 in Sacramento. (Flyer) (Link)
April 12: CMC supports AB 2181 to account for greenhouse gases of products from energy intensive industries. (Letter) (Bill)
April 7: CMC opposes Sacramento takeover of local SCAQMD air district board, SB 1387. (Bill)
April 5: CMC joins allies to oppose AB 2794, elimination of flat fee permitting option for hazardous waste sites. (Letter)
April 4: Governor Brown signs $15/hour minimum wage into law. (News)
April 1: AB 1167 would create new indoor heat illness rules equal or greater to current standards. (AB 1167 text)
April 29: CMC joins allies to oppose AB 2748 (Gatto), a bill which could unintentionally encourage private nuisance lawsuits. (Letter).
April 28: CMC supports AB 2713 (Chiu) which assists advanced energy storage solutions. (Letter)
April 20: CMC joins 150 business groups and chambers of commerce to oppose SB 1387 (DeLeon). (Letter)
April 18: Former Region IX EPA Administrator Wayne Nastri named Acting Executive Officer for SCAQMD. (News)
April 13: Workshop on state funding for American Iron and Steel projects will take place May 5 in Sacramento. (Flyer) (Link)
April 12: CMC supports AB 2181 to account for greenhouse gases of products from energy intensive industries. (Letter) (Bill)
April 7: CMC opposes Sacramento takeover of local SCAQMD air district board, SB 1387. (Bill)
April 5: CMC joins allies to oppose AB 2794, elimination of flat fee permitting option for hazardous waste sites. (Letter)
April 4: Governor Brown signs $15/hour minimum wage into law. (News)
April 1: AB 1167 would create new indoor heat illness rules equal or greater to current standards. (AB 1167 text)
March 2016
March 31: $15/hour minimum wage bill sent to Governor Brown. (News)
March 25: New manufacturing training center opens in Fontana, CA. (Article) (INTECH Center)
March 24: OSHA finalizes new crystalline silica rule for metal casting industry. (Link)
March 23: Work Forward seminar will be held March 29 in Torrance to assist with closing skills gap and hiring manufacturing talent. (Register)
March 22: CMC joins allies to comment on updated Toxic Hot Spots notification requirements. (Letter)
March 21: Mandatory retirement benefits law (SB 1234) moves closer to action for businesses with 5+ employees. (Link)
March 20: Metal companies need to verify that dispatched trucks are CARB compliant. (CARB Link)
March 18: Assemblymember Catharine Baker (R) meets with metals industry leaders in San Leandro.
March 14: Regional water boards pursue updated TMDLs for storm water permits. (Link)
March 11: Senator Tony Mendoza (D) meets with metals industry leaders in Long Beach.
March 10: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives NADCA 30 Distinguished Service Award. (Photo)
March 7: Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D) appointed Floor Leader. (Article)
March 5: RECLAIM reconsideration vote fails 8-5. (Original Reclaim Vote, Dec 2015) (Assembly Letter)
March 4: SCAQMD Board votes to release Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein, select interim EO Michael O'Kelly. (Vote)
March 3: Bay Area AQMD establishes new public participation period for permits. (Notice)
March 2: CMC mourns the loss of Nicolas Kopinga, All New Stamping.
March 1: SCAQMD agenda for March 4 considers RECLAIM revote, and Executive Officer position. (Agenda)
March 31: $15/hour minimum wage bill sent to Governor Brown. (News)
March 25: New manufacturing training center opens in Fontana, CA. (Article) (INTECH Center)
March 24: OSHA finalizes new crystalline silica rule for metal casting industry. (Link)
March 23: Work Forward seminar will be held March 29 in Torrance to assist with closing skills gap and hiring manufacturing talent. (Register)
March 22: CMC joins allies to comment on updated Toxic Hot Spots notification requirements. (Letter)
March 21: Mandatory retirement benefits law (SB 1234) moves closer to action for businesses with 5+ employees. (Link)
March 20: Metal companies need to verify that dispatched trucks are CARB compliant. (CARB Link)
March 18: Assemblymember Catharine Baker (R) meets with metals industry leaders in San Leandro.
March 14: Regional water boards pursue updated TMDLs for storm water permits. (Link)
March 11: Senator Tony Mendoza (D) meets with metals industry leaders in Long Beach.
March 10: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives NADCA 30 Distinguished Service Award. (Photo)
March 7: Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D) appointed Floor Leader. (Article)
March 5: RECLAIM reconsideration vote fails 8-5. (Original Reclaim Vote, Dec 2015) (Assembly Letter)
March 4: SCAQMD Board votes to release Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein, select interim EO Michael O'Kelly. (Vote)
March 3: Bay Area AQMD establishes new public participation period for permits. (Notice)
March 2: CMC mourns the loss of Nicolas Kopinga, All New Stamping.
March 1: SCAQMD agenda for March 4 considers RECLAIM revote, and Executive Officer position. (Agenda)
February 2016
February 29: $81M California Competes Tax Credits available in March. Webinars available. (Link)
February 25: CMC mourns the loss of Ken Goecke, Scott Sales Company. Goecke was the 2011 recipient of the Tetzlaff Award. (Link)
February 24: CMC sponsors Oakland Military Institute (OMI) annual benefit luncheon. (OMI)
February 19: CMC joins allies to comment on DTSC violation scoring concept. (Letter)
February 18: South Pasadena's Cacciotti re-elected to SCAQMD Board. (News)
February 17: CMC participates in Precision Metalforming Association Northern California CEO roundtable in San Leandro.
February 16: CMC participates in Precision Metalforming Association Southern California CEO roundtable in Torrance.
February 9: LA County Supervisors may revisit storm water parcel tax. (Article)
February 4: Independent Review Panel releases report on DTSC enforcement, permitting, and public outreach. (Report)
February 3: NOTE: Senate hearing on February 5 in Los Angeles has been postponed.
February 2: Senate hearing on Feb 5 in Los Angeles scrutinizes SCAQMD Board decision on RECLAIM. (Agenda) (Letter)
February 1: SCAQMD releases draft technology assessment for Rule 1147, Misc Small and Low Emission Sources. (Document)
February 29: $81M California Competes Tax Credits available in March. Webinars available. (Link)
February 25: CMC mourns the loss of Ken Goecke, Scott Sales Company. Goecke was the 2011 recipient of the Tetzlaff Award. (Link)
February 24: CMC sponsors Oakland Military Institute (OMI) annual benefit luncheon. (OMI)
February 19: CMC joins allies to comment on DTSC violation scoring concept. (Letter)
February 18: South Pasadena's Cacciotti re-elected to SCAQMD Board. (News)
February 17: CMC participates in Precision Metalforming Association Northern California CEO roundtable in San Leandro.
February 16: CMC participates in Precision Metalforming Association Southern California CEO roundtable in Torrance.
February 9: LA County Supervisors may revisit storm water parcel tax. (Article)
February 4: Independent Review Panel releases report on DTSC enforcement, permitting, and public outreach. (Report)
February 3: NOTE: Senate hearing on February 5 in Los Angeles has been postponed.
February 2: Senate hearing on Feb 5 in Los Angeles scrutinizes SCAQMD Board decision on RECLAIM. (Agenda) (Letter)
February 1: SCAQMD releases draft technology assessment for Rule 1147, Misc Small and Low Emission Sources. (Document)
January 2016
January 28 - CMC hosts webinar for storm water group compliance issues. (Link)
January 26 - OEHHA adopts new section 25205, Prop 65 lead agency warnings website. (Link)
January 25 - CMC joins allies to comment on Prop 65 repeal of clear and reasonable warnings. (Letter)
January 21 - Governor Brown urges budgetary caution in State of State. (News)
January 16 - CMC reaches out to zinc facilities on Excluded Recyclable Materials issue. (Law)
January 11 - CMC supports SMLC proposal for innovation center in California. (Program)
January 7 - Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) releases report on enforcement of underground economy. (Report)
January 6 - $75 million California Competes Tax Credit available to metal manufacturers. (Program Link)
January 4 - California Legislature reconvenes for 2016 session. (Calendar)
January 2 - OSHA releases top 10 most cited injuries. (Article)
January 1 - SB 358 equal pay act takes effect. (News)
January 28 - CMC hosts webinar for storm water group compliance issues. (Link)
January 26 - OEHHA adopts new section 25205, Prop 65 lead agency warnings website. (Link)
January 25 - CMC joins allies to comment on Prop 65 repeal of clear and reasonable warnings. (Letter)
January 21 - Governor Brown urges budgetary caution in State of State. (News)
January 16 - CMC reaches out to zinc facilities on Excluded Recyclable Materials issue. (Law)
January 11 - CMC supports SMLC proposal for innovation center in California. (Program)
January 7 - Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) releases report on enforcement of underground economy. (Report)
January 6 - $75 million California Competes Tax Credit available to metal manufacturers. (Program Link)
January 4 - California Legislature reconvenes for 2016 session. (Calendar)
January 2 - OSHA releases top 10 most cited injuries. (Article)
January 1 - SB 358 equal pay act takes effect. (News)
