Section 69405.3 - Environmental Persistence(a) The environmental persistence hazard trait is defined as the propensity for a chemical substance to remain in the environment for a long time period subsequent to its release by resisting chemical and biological degradation.(b) Evidence for environmental persistence includes but is not limited to: the identification of a substance to be persistent by an authoritative organization; resistance to degradation in wastewater treatment processes; half-lives in marine, fresh or estuary water of greater than 40 to 60 days, in sediment of greater than 2 months, in ambient air of greater than 2 days, or in soil of greater than 2 months; structural similarity to other persistent chemicals.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 69405.3
1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).