Repeal and Adoption of Emergency Regulations for Implementation of Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
Summary
SCH Number
2004118210
Public Agency
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Document Title
Repeal and Adoption of Emergency Regulations for Implementation of Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/10/2004
Document Description
Existing law, Chapter 526, Statutes of 2003, enacted the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. Title 14 Califonia Code of Regulations, based on the authority of this Act, established a registration system for collectors and recyclers, a payment system for the same entities, reporting requirements for manufacturers of covered electronic devices and the protection from disclosure of confidential and proprietary information submitted to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) by retailers, collectors, recyclers and manufacturers. Chapter 863, Statutes of 2004 enacted several administrative process changes to the Act, which require the CIWMB to repeal the existing regulations and adopt new emergency regulations that change the manufacturer notification requirements, definitions, recycling payment activities, and the start date for both fee collection and recycling payment activities; as well as provide conditions for a cost-free collection opportunity and manufacturer payment take-back.
Contact Information
Name
Robert F. Conheim
Agency Name
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The adoptio of these regulations is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15308, the categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies to protect the environment. These regulations have no intrinsic, implied or derived negative impact on the environment. They create the administrative and bureaucratic requirements to support payment and information tracking systems necessary for existing and new collectors and recyclers of covered electronic devices to prevent improper disposal of these devices, which when discarded, are a hazardous waste. Without these regulations, therefore, can only have the impact of protecting and improving the environment.
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