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

 
Publication number Date Published
06-07-030November 2006
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Author(s) Shepard, Jay
Description 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
NOTES This publication is no longer available on our website.
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