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Hazardous Materials Commission
Mission
To protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of Contra Costa residents as they are affected by hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
To provide and promote a forum for building consensus on environmental issues affecting Contra Costa residents related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
To provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Board's respective Committees and Commissions regarding policies concerning the storage, use, and management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste as they affect health, safety, and the environment, including land-use planning and economic effects.
History
The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1983 by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Its charge is to develop policy recommendations for hazardous materials and wastes and advise the Board, local elected officials, and county and city staff.
Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
- Specific recommendations on Sea Level Rise to TWIC
- Recommended changes and additions for the County's 2021 - 2023 Legislative Platform
- Comments on General Plan Environmental Justice updates
- Memo to TWIC in support of AIA pipeline grant
- Comments on Sea Level Rise to TWIC
- Comments on Treated Wood Waste legislation
Meetings
Public meeting documents related to the Hazardous Materials Commission can be found at Contra Costa County’s Public Meetings website.
All meetings are open to the public. For information please call Michael Kent, at 925-250-3227 or email mkent@cchealth.org
Committees
The Operations Committee oversees the Commission's organizational business, provides guidance to county department programs and management, and addresses public education and communication issues.
The Planning and Policy Development Committee provides technical assistance on the update of the land use ordinance and other long-term policy and planning issues.