B.__By January 15, 2001, an assessment of and recommendations for focusing use reduction and pollution prevention efforts on the most toxic chemicals and classes of chemicals.__The commissioner shall base the assessment on existing toxicity information, and the recommendations may include changes to chemical lists and reporting thresholds; and

C.__For the preceding 2-year period, a listing of those facilities that have exceeded their goals by more than 25% and those that have failed to meet their goals by at least 25%.__This report must be submitted on October 1, 2002 and every 2 years thereafter.

8.__Additional facilities; planning requirements.__The commissioner may make a finding that participation by a class of facilities in toxics reduction planning pursuant to this chapter could reduce the threat to public health, safety, occupational exposure and risk to the environment.__Such a finding must follow public notice and be based on the past performance of that class of facilities and the extent to which that class of facilities contributes to the total amount and overall toxicity of toxics used, toxics released or hazardous waste generated in the State or a region of the State.__If the commissioner makes such a finding, the board may by rule designate that class of facilities as subject to this chapter.__Such a rule is a major substantive rule under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.

9.__Future statewide goals.__By January 1, 2007, the commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters with recommendations regarding new statewide goals for reducing the amount of toxics used, toxics released and hazardous waste generated consistent with the principles of continuous improvement in environmental management.__The commissioner shall base the proposed new goals on the extent of progress achieved by facilities throughout the State, the availability of new reduction methods and the degree of risk and hazard to occupational health, public health and safety and environmental quality posed by the use or release of toxic substances in the State and by the generation of hazardous waste in the State.__At the expiration of the time periods for the goals established under this subsection, the commissioner shall repeat the process.

10.__Performance recognition program.__The commissioner shall establish a biennial recognition program for facilities achieving a minimum reduction of 40%, 50% and 60% in toxics use,