13:1E-99.105 - Determination of return share for manufacturer; TV exception; annual report
13:1E-99.105 Determination of return share for manufacturer; TV exception; annual report.
12. a. (1) The department shall determine the return share for each program year for each manufacturer by dividing the weight of covered electronic devices identified for each manufacturer by the total weight of covered electronic devices identified for all manufacturers. For the first program year, the return share of covered electronic devices identified for each manufacturer shall be based on the best available public return share data from the United States, including data from other states, for covered electronic devices from consumers. For the second and each subsequent program year, the return share of covered electronic devices identified for each manufacturer shall be based on the most recent samplings of covered electronic devices conducted in this State pursuant to subsection a. of section 9 of P.L.2007, c.347 (C.13:1E-99.102).
(2)The department shall determine the return share in weight for each program year for each manufacturer for whom a return share is determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection by multiplying the return share for each such manufacturer by the total weight in pounds of covered electronic devices, including orphan devices, collected from consumers the previous program year. For the first program year, the total weight in pounds of covered electronic devices shall be based on the best available public weight data from the United States, including data from other states, for covered electronic devices from consumers. For the second and each subsequent program year, the total weight in pounds of covered electronic devices shall be based on the total weight of covered electronic devices, including orphan devices, determined by the department pursuant to subsection a. of section 9 of P.L.2007, c.347 (C.13:1E-99.102).
(3)By April 2, 2011, the department shall provide each manufacturer for whom a return share is determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection with its return share and its return share in weight for the first program year. Annually thereafter, by February 15, beginning in 2013, the department shall provide each manufacturer for whom a return share is determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection with its return share and its return share in weight for the second and subsequent program years.
b.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.130)
c. (1) The department shall ensure that at least one electronics collection opportunity is available in each county throughout the State and in such a manner as to be convenient, to the maximum extent practicable and feasible, to all consumers in the county.
(2)The department shall ensure that collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered electronic devices permitted for drop-off by consumers.
d. (1) Beginning on January 1, 2011, the department shall maintain a list of registrants and the brands reported in each manufacturer's registration, and post the list on the department's Internet website that is updated at least once a month.
(2)The department shall organize and coordinate public education and outreach.
e.The department shall prepare a plan every three years that: (1) establishes per-capita collection and recycling goals; and (2) identifies any necessary State actions to expand collection opportunities to achieve the per-capita collection and recycling goals. The plan shall be posted on the department's Internet website and submitted, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature.
f.The department shall prepare an annual report, which shall be posted on the department's Internet website and submitted, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature.
The annual report shall include the following:
(1)The total weight of covered electronic devices collected in the State the previous calendar year;
(2)Progress toward achieving the overall annual total recovery and recycling goals described in the plan prepared pursuant to subsection e. of this section;
(3)A complete listing of all collection sites operating in the State in the prior calendar year, the parties that operated them, and the amount of material by weight collected at each site;
(4)An evaluation of the effectiveness of the education and outreach program; and
(5)An evaluation of the existing collection and processing infrastructure.
g.The program implemented to effectuate the provisions of this act and its associated regulations shall be fully audited by an independent, certified public accountant at the end of each calendar year and the audit report shall be submitted, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature.
h.The provisions of this section shall not apply to any manufacturer or retailer of televisions offered for sale for delivery in this State.
L.2007, c.347, s.12; amended 2008, c.130, s.10.