From tires to nail polish, we’re studying a new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals

Draft report open for formal public comment

by Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer
November 1, 2024

In May 2024, our Safer Products for Washington team identified a new set of toxic chemicals in everyday consumer products. That’s important because it gives us an opportunity to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals and prevent their release into the environment. We want your feedback on the products we’ve identified as significant sources of these toxic chemicals. 

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6PPD Action Plan and Alternatives Assessment – Progress Report and Recommendations

Ecology
October 29, 2024

In both the 2022 Supplemental Operating and 2023 Operating budgets, the Washington State Legislature provided funds to Ecology to work on issues related to 6PPD. As part of this work, the Legislature requested that Ecology provide a progress report on the Action Plan and Alternatives Assessment by December 31, 2024.

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Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal Cleanup Site – Public Comment Period Extended

Ecology has received requests to extend the comment period. After considering the requests, the comment period for the Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal 0178 cleanup site will now close on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal 0178 Cleanup Site, View of the Lower Yard


Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal 0178

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/site/5180