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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTE/SOURCE REDUCTION
AS A PRIORITY IN THE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
WHEREAS, the presence of hazardous substances and hazardous wastes
in the County of Butte creates a potential threat to public health and safety;
and
WHEREAS, there are cost'effective practices and technologies now
readily available by which to significantly reduce the amount and toxicity of
hazardous materials initially used as well as imposed on society's waste
management capabilities; and
WHEREAS, waste/source reduction benefits chemical users by reducing
waste disposal fees and long term liability, as well as the costs of chemical
feedstock materials; and
WHEREAS, there is a trend in state and federal law away from
disposing of hazardous wastes in landfills, creating a serious need for
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of AB 2948, all cities and counties will
be authorized to adopt plans far the management and ultimate disposition of
all hazardous wastes generated within their boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the policy of the County
of Butte to encourage and promote practices and technologies that will, in
order of priority:
1. Reduce the use of hazardous substances and the generation of
hazardous waste at their source.
2. Recover and recycle the remaining wastes for reuse.
3. Treat those wastes not amendable to source reduction or
recycling so that the environment and community health are not
harmed by their ultimate release or disposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the appropriate entity in charge of the implementation of AB 2948 for the
County of Butte.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors, County of Butte,
this 5th day of Jaauary, 1988, by the fo],lowing vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, McLauglin, Vercruse and Chairman McIntarf
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
Haskel"-McTntui?i;',~`Chai'rMan of e
Butte County Board of Sup isors
ATTEST:
MARTIN J. NICHOLS, Chief Administrative
Officer and C rk of the Board
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