PRBA

PRBA was actively involved in the drafting of the Universal Waste Rule (40 C.F.R. Part 273), which was finalized in April 1995. The rule reduced regulatory barriers to the collection of rechargeable batteries on a nationwide basis. In addition, PRBA represented the Rechargeable Power Industry with the active support of the Federal Battery Bill, also known as the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, which was enacted by Congress in May 1996. The Act streamlines state regulatory requirements for collecting Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries and facilitates and encourages voluntary industry programs to recycle them.The Federal legislation removes previous barriers to Ni-Cd battery recycling programs resulting from individual state laws and regulatory restrictions governing the collection, recycling and transportation of these batteries and enables RBRC to implement its Call2Recycle® program in all 50 states. The program also operates throughout Canada.....

Primary location: Washington United States