Policies for Environmental Regulation
Environmental policy and legislation in San Francisco
Regulations help us turn a good idea (Ordinance) into a daily practice (Regulation). Our Environmental Regulations page includes regulations, forms, and other resources for our Environmental Ordinances.
Regulations Implementing the Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance
Regulation No. SFE-16-01-FSPWR implementing the Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance
Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period Regarding Adoption of Compostable or Recyclable Product Lists and Regulations for the Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance
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Proposed Regulations Implementing the Safe Drug Disposal Stewardship Ordinance
Draft Regulation SFE-16-01-SDDSO implementing the Safe Drug Disposal Stewardship Program
Regulation to Adopt Amended Green Business Checklists for Hotels/Motels, Offices/Retail, and Restaurants, and Adopt Green Business Checklists for Dentists, Janitorial Cleaning, and Catering
The SFGBP has developed green business checklists for hotel, office/retail, restaurant, dental practices, garment cleaning, janitorial, catering, and commercial printer business sectors.
Regulations Precautionary Purchasing Principle Adopting Approved Alternative Products
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Precautionary Purchasing Ordinance (Ord. No. 115-05) - Adopting Approved Alternative Products
Regulations Implementing Green Building Requirements for City Buildings Ordinance
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Regulation No. SFE13-03-GB implementing Green Building Requirements for City Buildings Ordinance
Commuter Benefits Ordinance Rules and Regulations
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Regulation SFE-13-01-CBO adopting Rules and Regulations for the San Francisco Commuter Benefits Ordinance.
Regulation Establishing Public Participation Guidelines for Implementation of the Precautionary Purchasing Ordinance
Regulation #SFE 05-02-PPO establishes public participation guidelines for implementation of the Precautionary Purchasing Ordinance (Ord. No. 115-05).
Regulation Adopting an Approved Alternatives List for Products
Regulation SFE-05-01-PPO adopts an Approved Alternatives List for products, batteries, and vehicle fuel.
San Francisco's Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program
Regulation SFE-12-01-HNSRO Requirement to adopt standards and process for nail salons to qualify for San Francisco's Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program.