CSPA learned this week that Maureen Gorsen, the director of California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Schwarzenegger March 2. Ms. Gorsen, who had been in her position for five and a half years, had spoken at CSPA meetings and worked closely with the Association on green chemistry and chemicals management issues. Ms. Gorsen’s resignation is effective March 15. When the news of Ms. Gorsen’s resignation broke, CSPA issued the follo...