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Electronic Product Management California E-Waste Updates:
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Dear Electronic Product Stakeholder: This electronic newsletter is an update on the implementation of California's Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, as amended (SB 20, Sher, Chapter 526, Statutes of 2003; SB 50, Sher, Chapter 863, Statutes of 2004). It is being sent to you because you have expressed an interest in the subject of electronic waste (e-waste) management in California. ===================== In this issue: REMINDER: JOINT CIWMB/DTSC REGULATORY WORKSHOP AUGUST 23, 2005 ===================== Note that an archive of all past newsletter distributions is
available at: #### Reminder: Joint CIWMB/DTSC Regulatory Workshop August 23, 2005 #### The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) have scheduled a joint workshop for interested parties regarding emergency regulations and final rulemaking. The date will be Tuesday, August 23, 2005. The time and place will be 9:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in Sacramento. A video conferencing connection is planned with the DTSC office in Cypress, which can accommodate approximately 60 people. If you are interested in attending the workshop via this video conference you must pre-register by contacting Peggy Farrell of the CIWMB at pfarrell@ciwmb.ca.gov or (916) 341-6590. Due to space limitations, only those who have pre-registered will be admitted into the Cypress location. As currently scheduled, the CIWMB will conduct a Covered Electronic Waste Payment System Pre-Rulemaking Fact-Finding Workshop from 9:00 a.m. until noon, while the DTSC will conduct a Universal Waste Electronic Device (UWED) Regulation Input Workshop from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. As provided in previous workshops, a general audio web-cast is planned. Web-based participants will be able to submit comments via e-mail during the event through the ewaste@calepa.ca.gov address. Program staff will not be responding to such comments during the day, but will take all submissions under advisement.
Details:
Participants are encouraged to come prepared and to provide concise comments and suggestions on how the regulations governing the payment system can be improved. Existing emergency regulations governing the payment system, as well
as the authorizing statutes, can be found at: DTSC has adopted three emergency regulation packages implementing SB
50. The regulation text may be downloaded at: DTSC will be finalizing these three emergency regulations in the second half of 2005. DTSC welcomes comments or suggestions for improving the electronic waste regulations at this time. Specifically, DTSC is seeking input on the subject areas listed below. Participants are encouraged to outline any thoughts or comments they may have on these topics for presentation at the workshop.
Background Documents and Links:
Remember: All Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment
System participants, stakeholders and interested parties MUST take the
necessary time to read and understand both the statute and regulations
that govern the CEW recovery and recycling payment system. Failure to do
so may lead to costly mistakes resulting in claim payment delays,
adjustments and/or denials. Both statute and regulations can be accessed
through the CIWMB website at: =================================== Please note that e-mail correspondence with the State of California related to e-waste management in general, and SB 20 and SB 50 implementation in particular, should be directed to ewaste@calepa.ca.gov. Also note that an archive of past distributions is available at: Thank you for your interest in shaping California's e-waste management future. ==================================== |
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