Chapter 173-331 WAC

This rulemaking will propose amendments to Chapter 173-331 WAC - Vehicle Battery Recycling. Changes the agency is considering include, but are not limited to:

• Clarifying rule language to make it easier to comply and implement.
• Replacing the $15.00 licensing program implemented by Business Licensing Services at the Department of Revenue, with an on-line electronic registration program managed by Ecology, possibly eliminating the fee.
• Eliminating the requirement for Ecology to maintain a list of persons who will accept broken or leaking vehicle batteries, and replacing it with guidance posted on the agency web site.
• Eliminating the language in the rule that requires Ecology to review applications before licenses are issued by the Department of Revenue.
• Replacing inadequate methodology for economic analysis required to be performed by Ecology in the event of a market failure, with a commitment to work with industry representatives to evaluate costs and alternatives.
• Revising reporting requirements as appropriate after evaluating value and redundancy with other laws and rules.
• Other corrections and clarifications as needed, including the elimination of out-of-date address and phone information.

This rulemaking is temporarily on hold.