California E-Waste Updates:
October 5, 2005

Dear Electronic Product Stakeholder:

This electronic newsletter is an update on the implementation of California's Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, Chapter 526, Statutes of 2003 (SB 20, Sher); as amended by Chapter 84, Statutes of 2004 (AB 901, Jackson), as amended by Chapter 863, Statutes of 2004 (SB 50, Sher), as amended by Chapter 59, Statutes of 2005 (AB 575, Wolk). It is being sent to you because you have expressed an interest in the subject of electronic waste (e-waste) management in California.

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In this issue:

CIWMB TO HOST WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO EMERGENCY REGULATIONS

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#### CIWMB to Host Workshop on Proposed Revisions to Emergency Regulations ####

The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) will hold a workshop for interested parties regarding proposed revisions to emergency regulations Wednesday, October 19, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in Sacramento.

As provided in previous workshops, a general audio "web-cast" will be available. Web-based participants will be able to submit comments via e-mail during the event through the ewaste@calepa.ca.gov address.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own copy of existing regulations and the proposed revisions for reference.

Details:
Program staff presented proposed revisions to existing emergency regulations governing the Electronic Waste Recycling Act's covered electronic waste (CEW) recovery and recycling payment system at the CIWMB's October 4, 2005 Sustainability and Market Development Committee meeting. In response to competing proposals and a variety of stakeholder concerns, program staff was directed to convene a workshop for stakeholders to further consider and comment on the proposed revisions. Staff will then return to the Committee and Board in November with recommendations.

More information on the workshop can be found at:
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Act2003/Workshops/

The proposed language, an overview of the proposed revisions, the existing emergency regulations, and more information on CIWMB Committee and Board meetings can be accessed through:
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Act2003/Regulations/Emergency/Revision1.htm

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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:
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Act2003/Stakeholder/Updates/

Thank you for your interest in shaping California's e-waste management future.

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