,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bgbb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #ai1 #bjah,ms4 ,harris introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to establish environmental justice as a consideration in the regulation of pesticides1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,environmental ,justice ,right to ,know ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,pesticides and ,other ,chemical ,substances ,sec4 #aja4 ,pesticides4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,inclusion of certain chemicals in ,safer ,choice program4 ,,title ,,ii--,health and ,safety in the ,workplace ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,occupational safety and health standard for nail and hair salons4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,,niosh study on ventilation in hair and nail salons4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,healthy nail salon recognition programs4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,impact of toxic cosmetics on women4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,susan ,harwood training grants4 ,i ,pesticides and ,other ,chemical ,substances #aja4 ,pesticides 7a7 ,environmental justice considerations ,section #be of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,environmental justice considerations 7#a7 ,definition of environmental justice ,in this subsection1 the term environmental justice means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all affected individuals1 regardless of race1 color1 national origin1 income1 gender1 citizenship status1 language1 or literacy1 with respect to the development1 implementation1 and enforcement of an environmental law1 regulation1 or policy4 7#b7 ,requirement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 in developing any policy1 procedure1 or guidance or promulgating any regulation pursuant to this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 solicit1 and take into consideration1 comments from-- 7i7 interested ,federal and ,state agencies2 and 7ii7 the public2 7,b7 seek to achieve environmental justice2 and 7,c7 ensure transparency with respect to information regarding the ingredients of pesticides4 4 7b7 ,training and labeling requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cj of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw-#e7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the third sentence-- 7i7 by striking this section and inserting this subsection2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the authority and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,limitation on authority of ,administrator ,the authority 2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,such training and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,inclusions ,subject to subsection 7b71 the training described in paragraph 7#a7 2 and 7,c7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,each ,state in the first sentence and inserting the following3 #cj4 ,training and labeling requirements 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,state requirements for maintenance applicators and service technicians ,each ,state 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,labeling 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 the ,administrator shall require that each label borne by a pesticide includes a translation of essential safety and environmental information1 as determined by the ,administrator subject to paragraph 7#b71 into-- 7,a7 ,spanish2 and 7,b7 such other appropriate languages as the ,administrator may require1 on receipt of a recommendation from a unit of ,state or local government within the boundaries of which the pesticide is sold1 transported1 or used4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the information required to be translated under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 as applicable-- 7,a7 warnings and precautionary statements2 7,b7 information relating to-- 7i7 exposure symptoms2 7ii7 toxicity levels2 7iii7 appropriate first aid measures2 7iv7 personal protective equipment2 and 7v7 restricted entry intervals2 7,c7 general safe handling and usage directions2 7,d7 storage and disposal instructions2 and 7,e7 other appropriate directions to prevent environmental contamination4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,section #c7;c77#a77;,c7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7c77#a77;,c77 is amended by inserting 7including a translation into ,spanish and any other appropriate language of certain information1 in accordance with section #cj7;b77 before the semicolon at the end4 7,b7 ,unlawful acts ,section #ab7;a77#b7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;j7a77#b77 is amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,r71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,s71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,t7 to violate section #cj7;b74 4 #ajb4 ,inclusion of certain chemicals in ,safer ,choice program 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall-- 7#a7 include on the ,safer ,chemical ,ingredients ,list published under the ,safer ,choice program of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency ,safer ,choice alternatives for each chemical substance described in subsection 7b7 as functionally used in nail salon products1 hair salon products1 and other cosmetics2 7#b7 modify the ,safer ,choice and ,design for the ,environment labels under the ,safer ,choice program1 as applicable1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 for the purpose of supporting healthier nail salons and nail salon products2 and 7#c7 provide to manufacturers and researchers appropriate incentives to develop safer1 affordable nail salon products1 including disinfectants4 7b7 ,description of chemical substances ,the chemical substances referred to in subsection 7a77#a7 are each of the following3 7#a7 ,toluene4 7#b7 ,formaldehyde4 7#c7 ,triphenyl phosphate4 7#d7 ,dibutyl phthalate4 7#e7 ,methacrylates4 ,,ii ,health and ,safety in the ,workplace #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,cosmetic ,the term cosmetic has the meaning given such term in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#b7 ,safety data sheet ,the term safety data sheet means the safety data sheets required under section #aiaj4abjj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 #bjb4 ,occupational safety and health standard for nail and hair salons 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate under section #f of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fee7 an occupational safety and health standard to improve ventilation in nail and hair salons4 7b7 ,safety data sheets 7#a7 ,standard ,the standard described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 require that safety data sheets of any cosmetic used by nail1 hair1 barber1 and other beauty professionals be available on the website of the manufacturer of the cosmetic and ensure that such safety data sheets are easily accessed via the name of the specific product line2 7,b7 require that all such safety data sheets available on such websites be translated into languages spoken by a significant number of professionals1 including ,spanish1 ,vietnamese1 ,korean1 ,chinese1 and ,nepali2 and 7,c7 require manufacturers of all cosmetics to create and provide1 for use on small secondary containers1 small labels with the name of the product and its ingredients as listed on the safety data sheet4 7#b7 ,quick ,card ,the ,secretary shall translate its ,quick ,card publication regarding requirements for safety data sheets into ,vietnamese1 ,korean1 ,chinese1 and ,nepali4 #bjc4 ,,niosh study on ventilation in hair and nail salons ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health shall conduct research on ventilation in nail and hair salons and report to ,congress on each of the following3 7#a7 ,the level of ventilation necessary for health protective ambient air and breathing zone air quality for workers in nail and hair salons4 7#b7 ,various ventilation methods and technologies to improve air quality in such salons1 such as source capture systems1 ceiling vents1 and hand tools to vacuum dust during artificial nail application4 7#c7 ,recommendations as to the relative effectiveness and practicality of various ventilation technologies and methods4 7#d7 ,practical how to information and advice for implementing effective ventilation1 such as approximate costs of structural changes or equipment and how to negotiate with a landlord to make such structural changes4 #bjd4 ,healthy nail salon recognition programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish a program for ,states to apply for grants to-- 7#a7 develop guidelines and criteria for ,state healthy nail salon recognition programs2 and 7#b7 conduct outreach to local agencies to implement those programs4 7b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary may establish minimum protective criteria that a ,state healthy nail salon recognition program shall meet in order for the ,state to receive a grant under subsection 7a74 ,such criteria may include-- 7#a7 prohibiting nail salons from using toluene1 dibutyl phthalate1 formaldehyde1 and methyl ethyl ketone2 7#b7 requiring nail salons to use source capture systems of ventilation at all stations when any artificial nail service is provided2 and 7#c7 requiring nail salons to mandate participation of employers and employees in training on best practices for a less toxic workplace4 7c7 ,,osha training materials 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with stakeholders implementing ,state healthy nail salon recognition programs on such date of enactment1 shall develop-- 7,a7 online training materials for employers and employees of nail salons1 the content of which shall be similar to training materials used by such programs on such date of enactment2 and 7,b7 certificates or window decals containing the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration logo1 which ,states receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 may provide to employers and employees that complete training pertaining to safe ventilation in nail salons as proof of completing such training4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #bje4 ,impact of toxic cosmetics on women ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences of the ,national ,institutes of ,health shall submit a report1 to the ,director of the ,office of ,minority ,health and ,congress1 on the long-term negative health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals1 carcinogens1 neurotoxicants1 and asthmagens in cosmetics on the health of women of color and women in other communities that are highly impacted by such long-term negative health effects2 and 7#b7 the ,director of the ,office of ,minority ,health shall submit a report to ,congress1 based on the report under paragraph 7#a71 on policy recommendations1 including actions that ,federal agencies may take1 to reduce or eliminate exposure of the women described in such paragraph to endocrine disrupting chemicals1 carcinogens1 neurotoxicants1 and asthmagens in cosmetics4 #bjf4 ,susan ,harwood training grants ,the ,secretary shall1 in awarding ,susan ,harwood training grants under the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq471 assure that hazards facing nail and hair salon workers are included as a targeted topic for training in any announcement for such grants issued after the date of enactment of this ,act4