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WA Rev Code § 70A.500.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.200 - Equivalent share calculation—Notice to manufacturers—Billing parties that do not meet their plan's equivalent share—Payments to parties that exceed their plan's equivalent share—Nonprofit charitable organizations.

RCW 70A.500.200 Equivalent share calculation—Notice to manufacturers—Billing parties that do not meet their plan's equivalent share—Payments to parties that exceed their plan's equivalent share—Nonprofit charitable organizations.(1) For program years 2009 through 2015, the department shall determine the total equivalent share for each manufacturer in the standard plan or an independent plan by dividing the return share percentage for each manufacturer by one hundred, then multiplying the quotient by the total weight in pounds of covered electronic products collected for that program year, allowing as needed for the additional credit authorized in subsection (3) of this section. For program year 2016 and all subsequent program years, the department shall determine the total equivalent share for each manufacturer in the standard plan or an independent plan by dividing the market share percentage for each manufacturer by one hundred, then multiplying the quotient by the total weight in pounds of covered electronic products collected for that program year, allowing as needed for the additional credit authorized in subsection (3) of this section.(2)(a) By June 1st of each program year, the department shall notify each manufacturer of the manufacturer's equivalent share of covered electronic products to be applied to the previous program year. The department shall also notify each manufacturer of how its equivalent share was determined.(b) By June 1st of each program year, the department shall bill any authorized party or authority that has not attained its plan's equivalent share as determined under RCW 70A.500.220. The authorized party or authority shall remit payment to the department within sixty days from the billing date.(c) By September 1st of each program year, the department shall pay any authorized party or authority that exceeded its plan's equivalent share.(3) Plans that utilize the collection services of nonprofit charitable organizations that qualify for a taxation exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that are primarily engaged in the business of reuse and resale must be given an additional five percent credit to be applied toward a plan's equivalent share for pounds that are received for recycling from those organizations. The department may adjust the percentage of credit annually.[ 2020 c 20 § 1257; 2013 c 305 § 9; 2006 c 183 § 20. Formerly RCW 70.95N.200.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 305: See note following RCW 70A.500.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.210 - Preliminary return share—Notice—Challenges—Final return share.

RCW 70A.500.210 Preliminary return share—Notice—Challenges—Final return share.(1) By June 1, 2007, the department shall notify each manufacturer of its preliminary return share of covered electronic products for the first program year.(2) For program years 2009 through 2014, preliminary return share of covered electronic products must be announced annually by June 1st of each program year for the next program year. For the 2015 program year and all subsequent program years, preliminary market share of covered electronic products must be sent out to each individual manufacturer annually by June 1st of each program year for the next program year.(3) Manufacturers may challenge the preliminary return or market share by written petition to the department. The petition must be received by the department within thirty days of the date of publication of the preliminary return or market shares.(4) The petition must contain a detailed explanation of the grounds for the challenge, an alternative calculation, and the basis for such a calculation, documentary evidence supporting the challenge, and complete contact information for requests for additional information or clarification.(5) Sixty days after the publication of the preliminary return or market share, the department shall make a final decision on return or market share, having fully taken into consideration any and all challenges to its preliminary calculations.(6) A written record of challenges received and a summary of the bases for the challenges, as well as the department's response, must be published at the same time as the publication of the final return share.(7) By August 1, 2007, the department shall publish the final return shares for the first program year. For program years 2009 through 2014, by August 1st of each program year, the department shall publish the final return shares for use in the coming program year. For the 2015 program year and all subsequent program years, by August 1st of each program year, the department shall notify each manufacturer of its final market shares for use in the coming program year.[ 2013 c 305 § 10; 2006 c 183 § 21. Formerly RCW 70.95N.210.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 305: See note following RCW 70A.500.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.220 - Covered electronic products collected during a program year—Payment per pound under, over equivalent share.

RCW 70A.500.220 Covered electronic products collected during a program year—Payment per pound under, over equivalent share.(1) For an independent plan and the standard plan, if the total weight in pounds of covered electronic products collected during a program year is less than the plan's equivalent share of covered electronic products for that year, then the authority or authorized party shall submit to the department a payment equal to the weight in pounds of the deficit multiplied by the reasonable collection, transportation, and recycling cost for covered electronic products and an administrative fee. Moneys collected by the department must be deposited in the electronic products recycling account.(2) For an independent plan and the standard plan, if the total weight in pounds of covered electronic products collected during a program year is more than the plan's equivalent share of covered electronic products for that year, then the department shall submit to the authority or authorized party, a payment equal to the weight in pounds of the surplus multiplied by the reasonable collection, transportation, and recycling cost for covered electronic products.(3) For purposes of this section, the initial reasonable collection, transportation, and recycling cost for covered electronic products is forty-five cents per pound and the administrative fee is five cents per pound.(4) The department may annually adjust the reasonable collection, transportation, and recycling cost for covered electronic products and the administrative fee described in this section. Prior to making any changes in the fees described in this section, the department shall notify the public, including all registered manufacturers, and provide a comment period. The department shall notify all registered manufacturers of any changes to the reasonable collection, transportation, and recycling cost or the administrative fee by January 1st of the program year in which the change is to take place.[ 2006 c 183 § 22. Formerly RCW 70.95N.220.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.230 - Rules—Fees—Reports.

RCW 70A.500.230 Rules—Fees—Reports.(1) The department shall adopt rules to determine the process for manufacturers to change plans under RCW 70A.500.080.(2) The department shall establish annual registration and plan review fees for administering this chapter. An initial fee schedule must be established by rule and be adjusted no more often than once every two years. All fees charged must be based on factors relating to administering this chapter and be based on a sliding scale that is representative of annual sales of covered electronic products in the state, either by weight or unit, or by representative market share. Fees must be established in amounts to fully recover and not to exceed expenses incurred by the department to implement this chapter.(3) The department shall establish an annual process for local governments and local communities to report their satisfaction with the services provided by plans under this chapter. This information must be used by the department in reviewing plan updates and revisions.(4) The department may adopt rules as necessary for the purpose of implementing, administering, and enforcing this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1258; 2013 c 305 § 11; 2006 c 183 § 23. Formerly RCW 70.95N.230.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 305: See note following RCW 70A.500.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.240 - Collector, transporter, processor registration.

RCW 70A.500.240 Collector, transporter, processor registration.(1) Each collector and transporter of covered electronic products in the state must register annually with the department. The registration must include all identification requirements for licensure in the state and the geographic area of the state that they serve. The department shall develop a single form for registration of both collectors and transporters.(2) Each processor of covered electronic products utilized by an independent or standard plan must register annually with the department. The registration must include identification information and documentation of any necessary operating permits issued by state or local authorities.[ 2006 c 183 § 24. Formerly RCW 70.95N.240.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.250 - Processors to comply with performance standards for environmentally sound management—Rules.

RCW 70A.500.250 Processors to comply with performance standards for environmentally sound management—Rules.(1) The authority and each authorized party shall ensure that each processor used directly by the authority or the authorized party to fulfill the requirements of their respective standard plan or independent plan has provided the authority or the authorized party a written statement that the processor will comply with the requirements of this section and *section 26 of this act.(2) The department shall establish by rule performance standards for environmentally sound management for processors directly used to fulfill the requirements of an independent plan or the standard plan. Performance standards may include financial assurance to ensure proper closure of facilities consistent with environmental standards.(3) The department shall establish by rule guidelines regarding nonrecycled residual that may be properly disposed after covered electronic products have been processed.(4) The department may audit processors that are utilized to fulfill the requirements of an independent plan or the standard plan.(5) No plan or program required under this chapter may include the use of federal or state prison labor for processing.[ 2006 c 183 § 25. Formerly RCW 70.95N.250.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Section 26 of this act was vetoed by the governor.
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.260 - Selling covered electronic products without participating in an approved plan prohibited—Written warning—Penalty—Failure to comply with manufacturer registration requirements.

RCW 70A.500.260 Selling covered electronic products without participating in an approved plan prohibited—Written warning—Penalty—Failure to comply with manufacturer registration requirements.(1) No manufacturer may sell or offer for sale a covered electronic product in or into the state unless the manufacturer of the covered electronic product is participating in an approved plan. The department shall send a written warning to a manufacturer that does not have an approved plan or is not participating in an approved plan as required under RCW 70A.500.050. The written warning must inform the manufacturer that it must participate in an approved plan within thirty days of the notice. Any violation after the initial written warning shall be assessed a penalty of up to ten thousand dollars for each violation.(2) If the authority or any authorized party fails to implement their approved plan, the department must assess a penalty of up to five thousand dollars for the first violation along with notification that the authority or authorized party must implement its plan within thirty days of the violation. After thirty days, the authority or any authorized party failing to implement their approved plan must be assessed a penalty of up to ten thousand dollars for the second and each subsequent violation.(3) Any person that does not comply with manufacturer registration requirements under RCW 70A.500.040, education and outreach requirements under RCW 70A.500.120, reporting requirements under RCW 70A.500.140, labeling requirements under RCW 70A.500.160, retailer responsibility requirements under RCW 70A.500.170, collector or transporter registration requirements under RCW 70A.500.240, or requirements under RCW 70A.500.250, must first receive a written warning including a copy of the requirements under this chapter and thirty days to correct the violation. After thirty days, a person must be assessed a penalty of up to one thousand dollars for the first violation and up to two thousand dollars for the second and each subsequent violation.(4) All penalties levied under this section must be deposited into the electronic products recycling account created under RCW 70A.500.130.(5) The department shall enforce this section.[ 2020 c 20 § 1259; 2006 c 183 § 27. Formerly RCW 70.95N.260.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.280 - Board of directors of the authority.

RCW 70A.500.280 Board of directors of the authority.(1)(a) The authority is governed by a board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of eleven participating manufacturers, appointed by the director of the department. For program years 2009 through 2015, five board positions are reserved for representatives of the top ten brand owners by return share of covered electronic products, and six board positions are reserved for representatives of other brands, including at least one board position reserved for a manufacturer who is also a retailer selling their own private label. The return share of covered electronic products used to determine the top ten brand owners for purposes of electing the board must be determined by the department by January 1, 2007. For program years 2016 and beyond, five board positions are reserved for representatives of the top ten brand owners by market share of covered electronic products, and six board positions are reserved for representatives of other brands, including at least one board position reserved for a manufacturer who is also a retailer selling its own private label. The market share of covered electronic products used to determine the top ten brand owners for purposes of electing the board must be determined by the department by October 1, 2015.(b) The board must have representation from both television and computer manufacturers.(2) The board shall select from its membership the chair of the board and such other officers as it deems appropriate.(3) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum.(4) The directors of the department of commerce and the department of ecology serve as ex officio members. The state agency directors serving in ex officio capacity may each designate an employee of their respective departments to act on their behalf in all respects with regard to any matter to come before the authority. Ex officio designations must be made in writing and communicated to the authority director.(5) The board shall create its own bylaws in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington.(6) Any member of the board may be removed for misfeasance, malfeasance, or willful neglect of duty after notice and a public hearing, unless the notice and hearing are expressly waived in writing by the affected member.(7) The members of the board serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement, solely from the funds of the authority, for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties under this chapter.[ 2013 c 305 § 12; 2008 c 79 § 1; 2006 c 183 § 30. Formerly RCW 70.95N.290.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 305: See note following RCW 70A.500.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.300 - Authority use of funds.

RCW 70A.500.300 Authority use of funds.(1) The authority shall use any funds legally available to it for any purpose specifically authorized by this chapter to:(a) Contract and pay for collecting, transporting, and recycling of covered electronic products and education and other services as identified in the standard plan;(b) Pay for the expenses of the authority including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, operating costs and consumable supplies, equipment, office space, and other expenses related to the costs associated with operating the authority;(c) Pay into the electronic products recycling account amounts billed by the department to the authority for any deficit in reaching the standard plan's equivalent share as required under RCW 70A.500.220; and(d) Pay the department for the fees for submitting the standard plan and any plan revisions.(2) If practicable, the authority shall avoid creating new infrastructure already available through private industry in the state.(3) The authority may not receive an appropriation of state funds, other than:(a) Funds that may be provided as a one-time loan to cover administrative costs associated with start-up of the authority, such as electing the board of directors and conducting the public hearing for the operating plan, provided that no appropriated funds may be used to pay for collection, transportation, or recycling services; and(b) Funds received from the department from the electronic products recycling account for exceeding the standard plan's equivalent share.(4) The authority may receive additional sources of funding that do not obligate the state to secure debt.(5) All funds collected by the authority under this chapter, including interest, dividends, and other profits, are and must remain under the complete control of the authority and its board of directors, be fully available to achieve the intent of this chapter, and be used for the sole purpose of achieving the intent of this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1262; 2006 c 183 § 32. Formerly RCW 70.95N.310.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.310 - General operating plan.

RCW 70A.500.310 General operating plan.(1) The board shall adopt a general operating plan of procedures for the authority. The board shall also adopt operating procedures for collecting funds from participating covered electronic manufacturers and for providing funding for contracted services. These operating procedures must be adopted by resolution prior to the authority operating the applicable programs.(2) The general operating plan must include, but is not limited to: (a) Appropriate minimum reserve requirements to secure the authority's financial stability; (b) appropriate standards for contracting for services; and (c) standards for service.(3) The board shall conduct at least one public hearing on the general operating plan prior to its adoption. The authority shall provide and make public a written response to all comments received by the public.(4) The general operating plan must be adopted by resolution of the board. The board may periodically update the general operating plan as necessary, but must update the plan no less than once every four years. The general operating plan or updated plan must include a report on authority activities conducted since the commencement of authority operation or since the last reported general operating plan, whichever is more recent, including a statement of results achieved under the purposes of this chapter and the general operating plan. Upon adoption, the authority shall conduct its programs in observance of the objectives established in the general operating plan.[ 2006 c 183 § 33. Formerly RCW 70.95N.320.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.320 - Authority employees—Initial staff support—Authority powers.

RCW 70A.500.320 Authority employees—Initial staff support—Authority powers.(1) The authority shall employ a chief executive officer, appointed by the board, and a chief financial officer, as well as professional, technical, and support staff, appointed by the chief executive officer, necessary to carry out its duties.(2) Employees of the authority are not classified employees of the state. Employees of the authority are exempt from state service rules and may receive compensation only from the authority at rates competitive with state service.(3) The authority may retain its own legal counsel.(4) The departments of ecology and *community, trade, and economic development shall provide staff to assist in the creation of the authority. If requested by the authority, the departments of ecology and *community, trade, and economic development shall also provide start-up support staff to the authority for its first twelve months of operation, or part thereof, to assist in the quick establishment of the authority. Staff expenses must be paid through funds collected by the authority and must be reimbursed to the departments from the authority's financial resources within the first twenty-four months of operation.(5) In addition to accomplishing the activities specifically authorized in this chapter, the authority may:(a) Maintain an office or offices;(b) Make and execute all manner of contracts, agreements, and instruments and financing documents with public and private parties as the authority deems necessary, useful, or convenient to accomplish its purposes;(c) Make expenditures as appropriate for paying the administrative costs and expenses of the authority in carrying out the provisions of this chapter;(d) Give assistance to private and public bodies contracted to provide collection, transportation, and recycling services by providing information, guidelines, forms, and procedures for implementing their programs;(e) Delegate, through contract, any of its powers and duties if consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and(f) Exercise any other power the authority deems necessary, useful, or convenient to accomplish its purposes and exercise the powers expressly granted in this chapter.[ 2006 c 183 § 34. Formerly RCW 70.95N.330.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.