"…businesses paying the program fees so that the city's $100,000 cost to run the program…The cose is mostly for workers to compile data"

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Gas stations may face toxics law

Eugene's 20 or so gas stations may be forced to report to and pay into the city's toxics-reporting program, which allows the public to review hazardous-chemical use and discharge by local companies.

The city has required manufacturers to report use of hazardous substances since voters passed the toxics law in 1996. Now, the city council may add gas stations, gas distributors and small manufacturers to the list, said Glen Potter, program manager.
The council earlier this year considered expanding the number of firms reporting and paying into the program and asked the toxics board to make suggestions.

Initially, the council had considered expanding the number of businesses paying the program fees so that the city's $100,000 cost to run the program would be more evenly spread among big and small companies, Potter said. The cost is mostly for workers to compile data.

Businesses must report if they meet the following conditions: they operate within the city; employ the equivalent of 10 or more full-time employees; work in manufacturing; and use 2,640 pounds or more of hazardous substances in a calendar year.

Companies pay about $30.50 per worker up to an annual limit of $2,000 set by the state legislature.

Well, I WAS thinking of opening a new business in Eugene… think that I'll follow everybody else's example and look at Springfield instead.