BILL NUMBER:  AB 2309
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2000




SEP 25 2000

To Members of the California Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2309 without my signature.

This bill would extend the sunset, until January 1, 2002, on both the
facility fee rate reduction for large offsite hazardous waste
treatment facilities and the disposal fee rate reduction set by SB
660, Chapter 870, Statutes of 1997.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has been meeting
with an informal Fee Advisory Panel to form a complete fee reform
package.  The DTSC has invested time and resources negotiating with
stakeholders to forge a consensus for fee modifications, while this
bill would counter this process by predetermining a single part of
the overall fee package.  AB 2309 represents a special interest,
"piece meal" approach to fee reform.  I would ask the stakeholders to
work with DTSC next year to find an equitable fee reform package
that adequately funds the important programs administered by the
DTSC.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS