California Public Resources Code

§ 42356.1

PRC § 42356.1 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 30 · Part 3 · Ch. 5.7

Statute text

(a)If an ASTM standard specification specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 42356 is subsequently revised, the department shall review the new ASTM standard specification as follows:

(1)If the department determines that the new standard, when compared to the ASTM standard specification prior to its revision, is more stringent and more protective of public health, public safety, and the environment, and is reflective of and consistent with state policies and programs, the department may adopt the new standard.

(2)If the department determines that the new standard, when compared to the ASTM standard specification prior to its revision, is not as stringent and does not protect public health, public safety, and the environment, and is not reflective of and consistent with state policies and programs, the department shall not adopt the new standard.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 504, Sec. 3. (AB 1201) Effective January 1, 2022.