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SB 328

Hazardous waste generation and handling fees: Department of Toxic Substances Control oversight responses: housing development projects.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Grayson and 2 co-sponsors

SB 328 modifies California hazardous waste fees and DTSC oversight for housing developments, aiming to balance regulatory compliance with reducing housing project costs.

August 29 hearing postponed by committee.
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Bill Summary · SB 328

Legislative bill overview

SB 328 addresses hazardous waste generation and handling fees under California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), with specific provisions affecting housing development projects. The bill modifies how fees are assessed and overseen for projects that may generate or disturb hazardous materials during construction and development activities.

Why is this important

Housing development costs are a significant barrier to affordability in California, and hazardous waste compliance fees directly impact project economics and timelines. The bill's outcome could either streamline DTSC oversight processes to reduce housing costs and development delays, or it could establish new fee structures that increase project expenses—both scenarios have meaningful consequences for housing supply and affordability goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Developer vs. environmental protection balance: Provisions reducing fees or streamlining oversight may be opposed by environmental groups concerned that cost reduction could compromise proper hazard assessment and community protection
  • Fee structure fairness: The bill may create disputes about whether fees are equitably distributed across project types, sizes, and geographic regions, or whether certain developers receive preferential treatment
  • DTSC resource capacity: Changes to fee mechanisms could affect the department's ability to adequately fund toxic substances oversight, creating tension between fiscal efficiency and regulatory effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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