California EPR Framework Policy

On January 23, 2008, the California Integrated Waste Management Board adopted a revised EPR Policy Approach which could be used by CIWMB to support legislation. Read the final documents, including the final adopted Framework.

•  Link to CIWMB documents (scroll down to Agenda Item 12)
  
  
• EPR Framework Overview (Jan 23, 2008)
• Agenda Item Report (Jan 23, 2008)
  
• CPSC letter to CIWMB re framework changes (January 15, 2008)
  
  
• CPSC letter on roles for government and industry (Sept 14, 2007)

Supporting Testimony and Letters

• California Retailers Association  
          In their supporting statement, the California Retailers Association called EPR a policy approach that is "sweeping the globe."
• Out-of-State support: State of Maine, Northwest Product Stewardship Council
• HHW Hauler support: Clean Harbors
• Water Agency: Bay Area Clean Water Agency
• Regional Council of Rural Counties & California State Association of Counties
• Local Government support:
  • California Product Stewardship Council
    • Support letter
    • EPR Framework Principles
  • Santa Cruz County BOS
  • San Bernardino County
  • Del Norte County
  • Sonoma County
  • City of Fresno

 

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