D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3900

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Rule 20-3900 - REQUIREMENTS FOR BATTERY STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

3900.1

A battery stewardship organization (BSO) shall:

(a) On or before January 1, 2023, submit a proposed battery stewardship plan that meets the requirements of §3902.1;

(b) Fully implement the plan, and any amendment to the plan, as approved by the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), no later than ninety (90) days after receiving DOEE approval;

(c) Maintain a public website, updated at least monthly, that lists all producers and producers' brands covered by the BSO's approved battery stewardship plan;

(d) Cover all costs for administration of the battery stewardship plan, public education programs about the plan, and battery collection, transportation, recycling, other processing, and end-of-life handling;

(e) On or before January 1 of each year, register with DOEE using an agency prepared registration form;

(f) On or before June 1 of each year starting in 2024, submit an annual report that meets the requirements of §3903;

(g) If an annual report indicates that the BSO did not meet a performance goal, submit a proposed amendment to the battery stewardship plan as specified in §3903.4;

(h) Every two (2) years, on the anniversary of the approval of the initial battery stewardship plan, submit amended performance goals to DOEE for approval based on the implementation of the program during the prior two (2) years, and the economic and technical feasibility of achieving continuous, meaningful progress to improve the rate of battery recycling in the District as of the time of the update;

(i) Four (4) years after the date the initial battery stewardship plan is approved, hire an independent third party to assess the battery stewardship plan and implementation of the plan, and submit the results of the assessment and recommendations to improve the plan as specified in §3903.5; and

(j) For any product exemption claimed pursuant to §3901.2, notify the product producer if a battery producer that obtained the exemption is no longer a member of the BSO.

3900.2

If DOEE rejects an initial plan or proposed plan amendment or revision, the BSO shall submit an amended plan with the required corrections or revisions within forty-five (45) days of the date of the DOEE notice of rejection or required revision.

3900.3

For a battery collection site designated under an approved plan, the BSO shall:

(a) Provide a safety tutorial on how to safely manage batteries and require that the collection site personnel responsible for the collection program complete the safety tutorial:

(1) Before the site begins to operate as a collection site under the approved plan; and

(2) When there is a change in responsible collection site personnel;

(b) Ensure that the collection site prominently displays the availability of drop-off at its location; and

(c) Ensure that the collection site provides for the acceptance of up to one hundred (100) batteries per visit and accepts all primary and rechargeable batteries regardless of type or brand.

3900.4

Any end-of-life handling used by a BSO shall be in accordance with practices set forth in an approved battery stewardship plan or amendment to the plan.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3900

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 15526 (12/30/2022)