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@OHAOregon
May 9, 2018
Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, phd.communications@dhsoha.state.or.us
Toxic Free Kids Program Rules Advisory Committee meetings scheduled
What: The Toxic Free Kids Program Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) is holding a series of public meetings. The committee's purpose to implement requirements set forth by SB 478 in the 2015 legislative session.
Agenda: Provide background information and purpose of RAC; review the rulemaking process; review draft rule language; request input and feedback, discuss next steps
When: May 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Additional meetings are scheduled for May 31 and June 21, plus July 12 and 26 if needed. All meeting dates are Fridays, and all are 9 a.m. to noon.
Who: The Toxic Free Kids Rules Advisory Committee includes representation of these key stakeholder categories: Oregon Environmental Council, The Toy Association, Oregon Business and Industry, American Chemistry Council, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Multnomah County Department of Health, Metro Regional Government, Washington Department of Ecology.
Program contact: Justin Waltz, 971-673-1217, justin.waltz@dhsoha.state.or.us
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If you need help or have questions, please contact Justin Waltz, 971-673-1217, 711 TTY, or justin.waltz@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before the meeting.