CHAPTER 48
H.P. 158 - L.D. 199
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the Department of Education, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor To Review the 2002 United States Environmental Protection Agency List of Pesticides Registered and Classified as Known, Likely or Probable Human Carcinogens
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, rules governing the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals vary among the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the Department of Education, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor; and
Whereas, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources has new rules regarding the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals that will become effective August 1, 2003; and
Whereas, a comprehensive review of existing policies may assist the departments in developing a consistent policy regarding the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals; and
Whereas, the children of the State may benefit from a consistent statewide policy regarding the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Review. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the Department of Education, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor shall review the 2002 United States Environmental Protection Agency list of pesticides registered and classified as known, likely or probable human carcinogens and compare this list with current department rules governing the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals. Following examination of these rules, the departments shall make joint recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs regarding proposed amendments to current department rules regarding the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals; and be it further
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, no later than July 1, 2003, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the Department of Education, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor shall submit their report pursuant to section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective May 27, 2003.
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