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Posted Thu Oct 16 2008: from Portland Business Journal: Businesses cite high costs in toxic-regulation plan http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1224177502 A state proposal that would more strongly regulate the disposal of toxic products has unnerved many Oregon businesses. The "product stewardship" rules, drafted primarily by Oregon’s Department of Environment Quality, seek to better regulate disposal of such goods as rechargeable batteries, certain paint types, carpet and items containing mercury. Oregon lawmakers could consider the new rules during the 2009 legislative session. [Read more stories about: ] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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