Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-145.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
Rule 567-145.2 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, in addition to the definitions set forth in Iowa Code section 455D10A., the following definitions apply:

"Alkaline manganese battery " means a battery consisting of a manganese dioxide positive electrode, a zinc negative electrode and an alkaline electrolyte.

"Batterypack" means one or more batteries enclosed in a housing.

"Collection entity" is defined in 455D.10A(3)"Z>"(1).

"Collection system" means a system or systems in which household batteries, as specified in 455D.10A(3)"a"(1), are collected by several methods to be recycled or properly disposed. The methods include, but are not limited to: point of purchase return, mail-in return, a combination of both or a collection entity.

"Dealer " means any person who sells or otherwise offers household batteries to a consumer.

"Department" means the Iowa department of natural resources.

"Distributor" means any person who sells or otherwise offers household batteries to dealers.

"Institutionalgenerator" is defined in 455D.10A(1)"e. "

"Manufacturer" means any person who manufactures or offers household batteries for sale to distributors or dealers. The manufacturer's name that appears on the battery or rechargeable consumer product shall be presumed to be the manufacturer.

"Mercuric oxide battery" means a battery consisting of a mercuric oxide positive electrode and a zinc negative electrode.

"Nickel-cadmium battery" means a battery consisting of a nickel positive electrode and a cadmium negative electrode.

"Participants in the stream of commerce" means any dealer, distributor or manufacturer who is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of household batteries specified in 455D.10A(3)"o"(1).

"Sealed lead-acid battery" means a battery consisting of positive and negative electrode materials which are leads or compounds thereof, used in nonvehicular applications and weighing less than 25 pounds.

"Unreasonable hazard to public health, safety or the environment" means a situation caused by the improper disposal of an item that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive, as defined by EPA regulations, that may result in harm to the public health, safety, or the environment. The harm created from improper disposal may be evident immediately or after a period of time. This definition relates to 455D.10B(2)"c."

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-145.2