The CEQA: A California Law Under Review

Yoel Wazana, founder and CEO of Micro Solutions Enterprises, cares deeply about the environment. His company is based on the innovative idea of remanufacturing cartridge toners to create a new product. Understandably, environmental issues are one of his prime concerns.

One recent topic that Yoel Wazana has been interested in is a new Californian environmental law. Micro Solutions Enterprises is located in Van Nuys, California, which is one reason why Wazana has such an interest in the well-being of the state.

Recently, it was announced that a landmark law which California has followed for more than 40 years is currently being challenged by Democrats. Governor Jerry Brown has contended that the regulations of protecting the California environment have been abused which have therefore thwarted important developments.

The Legislature is currently moving toward adjournment, but the California Environmental Quality Act law is drawing much attention to environmentalists.

Senator Darrell Steinberg said that he was confident that the proposed changes to the law would win legislative approval. Among these changes includes exempting urban projects from parking and aesthetic reviews and to speed up the pace of litigation.

In 1970, CEQA requires every city, country, and public agency in California to sufficiently analyze proposed projects and to implement practicable actions.

The bill is highly supported by the labor and environmental organizations of California. Mr. Steinberg believes that this law is in need of a fine tune up.

This law was signed into action by President Ronald Reagan in 1970.

Ultimately, Yoel Wazana believes in the good of California’s environment. He has embarked on green initiatives to help support the environment in a variety of ways. Yoel Wazana and MSE have been using waste-to-energy programs. They have also reduced their packing material volume up to 80%.