AB 599: Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.

The bill requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to hold public hearings in Sacramento or affected areas before adopting new building standards or regulations for hazardous waste. The bill also requires the department to facilitate full public notification and review of facility entitlements to enable local community input on proposed changes to waste classification or alternative management standards. This will ensure that local communities have a voice in the decision-making process and can provide input on the potential impacts of the proposed changes.