Electronic Waste Recycling Act - Final Regulations
Summary
SCH Number
2009028098
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Electronic Waste Recycling Act - Final Regulations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/10/2009
Document Description
This rulmaking address four regulatory aspects of universal wastes. First, it finalizes the emergency regulations, "Authorized Treatment of Universal Waste Electronic Devices", adopted by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in 2004 to implement the Electornic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. Second, the regulations modify California Code of Regulations, title 22, (Cal. Code Regs., title 22) chapter 11, appendix X, by adding a list of electronic devices that are Covered Electornic Devices for purposes of the Act, and adding notification requirements for manufacturers of Covered Electronic Devices. Third, the regulations reformat and consolidate California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4.5, chapter 23, "Standards for Universal Waste Management". Lastly, the regulations promulgate new requirements implementing the restrictions on the use of hazardous substances (RoHS) provisions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25214.10.
Contact Information
Name
Ellen L. Maertle
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
All counties in California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061
Reasons for Exemption
The authorized treatment of universal waste electronic devices is a low-hazard activity.
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