The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) will be holding an informational session to introduce AB 2440, The Responsible Battery Act of 2022, and provide an overview of California’s rulemaking process. The Responsible Battery Recycling Act (AB 2440, Irwin, Chapter 351, Statutes of 2022) requires producers, either individually or through the creation of one or more stewardship organizations, to establish a stewardship program for the collection and recycling of covered batteries. Participants will receive an overview of the law's provisions and will be given the opportunity to ask questions. An agenda for the event is attached to this email.
Agenda:
- Opening Remarks
- AB 2440 Statutory Overview
- AB 2440 Program Overview
- Overview of the Regulatory Process in California
- Questions and Comments
Date and Time:
- Date: October 18, 2023
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Attend in-person, via Zoom, or via Webcast
To join in-person:
The Informational Session will be held in the Byron Sher Auditorium at CalEPA Headquarters:
Byron Sher Auditorium
1001 I St, 2nd floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
The public will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentations. No registration is necessary to participate in-person.
To join through Zoom:
To join through Zoom, please sign-up here. Zoom participants will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation.
To join through Webcast:
To join through the Webcast, please go to the Public Meeting Live Webcasts. Webcast participants will not be able to ask questions. If you are participating remotely and anticipate asking questions, we recommend you join through Zoom. No registration is necessary to view the webcast.
For more information, please go to CalRecycle’s Battery Stewardship webpage or contact Batteries@CalRecycle.ca.gov. Subscribe to the Proposed Regulations Listserv to receive emails regarding rulemaking developments.
To subscribe or unsubscribe from the Battery Product Stewardship Listserv, please go to CalRecycle Listserv.
