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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 and other electronic waste (e-waste) management developments in California. ===================== In this issue: ADOPTION OF REVISED PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY CIWMB COMMITTEE E-SCRAP NEWS TO SURVEY CALIFORNIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE FINAL REMINDER: MANUFACTURER REPORTS DUE JULY 1, 2006 ===================== #### Adoption of Revised Proposed Regulations to Be Considered by CIWMB Committee #### To implement certain provisions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has proposed final regulations which primarily apply to the covered electronic waste (CEW) recovery and recycling payment system. Following an initial 45-day comment period that closed May 8, 2006, a public hearing held May 9, 2006, and a subsequent 15-day comment opportunity that ended June 23, 2006, the CIWMB's Sustainability and Market Development Committee will consider adopting the revised proposed regulations at its July 11, 2006 meeting. Information on the revised proposed regulations can be found at: Information on CIWMB Board and Committee meetings, as well as
supporting documents, can be found at: #### E-Scrap News to Survey California's Infrastructure #### As a courtesy, the CIWMB e-waste program is providing the following heads-up that E-Scrap News, an affiliate of Resource Recycling Magazine, will soon be undertaking its annual survey of approved collectors and recyclers participating in the California SB20 system. Surveys will be distributed in late July by email and fax. The survey findings will be presented at E-Scrap 2006, the electronics recycling conference being held October 18-19, 2006, in Austin, Texas. Survey participants will also receive a summary of the survey findings. Findings from last year`s survey informed lawmakers, state and local government representatives and other`s involved in the e-scrap reclamation industry about the successes and challenges of California`s flagship program. Understanding the experience of participants in the nation`s first statewide and sole advanced recovery fee electronics recycling program is important both for the improvement of the California system and the development of similar (or alternative) approaches elsewhere. The CIWMB's e-waste program encourages participation in this survey. Questions about the survey can be directed to Kim at kim@resource-recycling.com. #### Final Reminder: Manufacturer Reports Due July 1, 2006 #### Existing emergency regulations require manufacturers of covered
electronic devices (CEDs) to report to the CIWMB annually regarding the
CEDs sold in California. These reports are due on or before July 1st of
each year. For more information, please refer to Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, Section 18660.41. Additional information
can be found at: =================================== Please note that e-mail correspondence with the State of California related to e-waste management in general, and implementation of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act in particular, should be directed to ewaste@calepa.ca.gov. Also note that an archive of past distributions of this newsletter is
available at: Thank you for your interest in shaping California`s e-waste management future. ==================================== |
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