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The
Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
(SB 20, Sher, Chapter
526, Statutes of 2003) requires the
California Integrated Waste management Board (CIWMB) and the Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
to implement the various aspects of the law in coordination with a range
of stakeholders.
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Archives of
"California E-Waste Updates: An Electronic Newsletter"
are available. |
Compilation of Stakeholder Input
The following table provides links to comments and questions compiled
from ongoing stakeholder input. They are arranged by "Issue Areas" to
provide a degree of organization. Note that this represents initial
stakeholder input received at meetings and through correspondence, and is
not part of formal regulation development.
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Issue Description |
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Scope
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What devices or products are
covered by SB 20? |
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Definitions
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Fee Collection
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Issues relating to the collection of
fees on covered products at the retail level. |
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Manufacturer Reporting
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Issues relating to information manufacturers are
required to report annually. |
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Collection of Covered Products
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Issues relating to the collection of
covered products. |
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Recovery and Recycling Payments
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Issues relating to payments made to
organizations that collect (recover) and recycle covered products. |
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CIWMP Revision
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Issues relating to the
requirement that local jurisdictions update their Integrated Waste
Management Plans (IWMP) to include "e-waste" program
activities. |
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Consumer Outreach
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Issues relating to informing consumers about
collection and recycling of covered products. |
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Export and OECD Requirements
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Issues relating to requirements for
exporting and requirements of the Organizations for Economic
Cooperation and Development OECD). |
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Covered Product Labeling
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Issues relating to the requirement that manufacturers
label their covered products. |
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State Agency Purchasing Criteria
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Issues relating to developing
environmentally preferred purchasing |
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EU RoHS Regulations
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Issues relating to European Union (EU) Directive
and the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
Please note:
Stakeholders will continue to have several
options for providing input about the implementation of SB 20:
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When submitting comments or questions
, please adhere to the following
format:
- Identify yourself and affiliation.
- Specify what issue area of the law your comment or question pertains
to. (See table below.)
- Clearly state your comment or question.
- Provide any suggested resolution to the issue you have identified.
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newsletter
to be kept apprised of developments and events. |
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