Publication Summary

Title

Concise Explanatory Statement and Responsiveness Summary for the Adoption of Chapter 173-900 WAC, Electronic Products Recycling Program

Month-Year PublishedNovember 2006
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Ecology is adopting this rule under the authority granted in RCW 70.95N passed by the State Legislature during the 2006 session. These rules are necessary in order to comply with the manufacturer registration, fee collection and labeling compliance date of January 1, 2007 established in the law.

Requirements of the rule: • Manufacturers of covered electronic products must register with Ecology, pay an annual administrative fee to cover the agency′s costs and brand their products sold in or into Washington State. • Retailers must only sell branded products and covered electronic products from registered manufacturers. • Collectors and transporter must also register with Ecology.

The rule prescribes the enforcement process and associated penalties for non-compliance.

Adoption Date: November 7, 2006

Effective Date: December 8, 2006

(Also see abstract below)
Publication Number06-07-030
Author(s)Shepard, Jay
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Number of pages 271
Keywords electronic product recycling, fee, focus, grant, legislature, manufacture, manufacturers, order, product, recycling, responsiveness, responsiveness summary, rule, rules
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Abstract Long Description

This CES contains the following:

Differences Between Proposed and Final Rule

Summarize Comments

Summary of public involvement opportunities

Appendices

A. Focus sheet, rule proposal notice, legal notices, and advertisements

B. Final Rule Language

C. Comment Letters


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