Creating the more/less hazardous lists in 2003
The process for selecting the 10 Higher and Lower Hazard Chemicals as required by the new TURA amendments is similar to the listing/delisting process that has been part of TURA from the beginning of the Program. The SAB recommends chemicals based on science from their existing TURA More Hazardous/Less Hazardous lists.
These lists were developed by the SAB several years ago for use by the TURA Program and firms to aid in setting priorities and serve as guidance for companies making chemical substitution decisions.
The SAB uses an expert judgment method called the DELPHI method, described on Page 6 of the Methods and Policy Report 18, Categorization of the Toxics Use Reduction List of Toxic and Hazardous Substances, 1999. Eight specific criteria are used as a starting point, listed on Page 5.
TURI then does a policy review of the chemicals to address financial and policy implications of the designation. TURI makes a recommendation to the Administrative Council, the body with the power to officially designate chemicals as higher and lower hazard.
While the SAB recommends the chemicals based on science, the Administrative Council considers the science as well as the policy implications of the chemical designations in making its decision.
Staying Informed
All SAB and Administrative Council meetings are open to the public. Please contact Heather Tenney at 978-934-3260, Heather@turi.org for more information.
This page updated Monday June 23 2008