WILLIAM HARRIS

Strengthening cooperative activities between law enforcement and stakeholders to stop metal thefts both domestically and abroad

Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials Discussions with regard to the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) currently being negotiated by the US with 13 other trading partners.

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastics recycling issues.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials Discussions with regard to the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) currently being negotiated by the US with 13 other trading partners.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials Discussions with regard to the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) currently being negotiated by the US with 13 other trading partners.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastics recycling issues.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastics recycling issues.

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products Discussions regarding the economic impact of exporters who were being hindered by the port slowdowns and massive backlogs at the West Coast ports as a result of the ILWU and PMA failing to agree on a new labor contract.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastics recycling issues.

Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics and plastics recycling issues. H.R. 2791, Responsible Electronics Recycling Act S. 2090 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products Discussions regarding the economic impact of exporters who are being hindered by the port slowdowns and massive backlogs at the West Coast ports as a result of the ILWU and PMA failing to agree on a new labor contract.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics and plastics recycling issues. H.R. 2791, Responsible Electronics Recycling Act S. 2090 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics and plastics recycling issues. H.R. 2791, Responsible Electronics Recycling Act S. 2090 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials.Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.Electronics and plastics recycling issues. H.R. 2791, Responsible Electronics Recycling Act S. 2090 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.Electronics and plastics recycling issues. H.R. 2791, Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials.Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Issues regarding the theft of materials that may then be sold for scrap and the scrap recycling industry's efforts to help reduce the number of such incidents of theft.

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices (HR 2284 & S1270) Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, HR7 & MAP21 - S. 1813--The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, HR7 & MAP21 - S. 1813--The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products.

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, HR7 & MAP21 - S. 1813--The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices (HR 2284 & S1270) Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices (HR 2284 & S1270) Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Issues regarding the theft of materials that may then be sold for scrap and the scrap recycling industry's efforts to reduce the number of such incidents of theft.

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation or regulations may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.

Issues regarding the theft of materials that may then be sold for scrap and the scrap recycling industry's efforts to reduce the number of such incidents of theft.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation or regulations may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics

Section 9006 of the Health Care Reform Act of 2010 relating to changes in requirements for reporting payments in excess of $600 and issuing and IRS form 1099 Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

H.R. 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 S.B. 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

Section 9006 of the Health Care Reform Act of 2010 relating to changes in requirements for reporting payments in excess of $600 and issuing and IRS form 1099 Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code

H.R. 1580 Electonic Waste Research and Development Act HR 6252 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act and meetings leading up to the filing of this bill

H.R. 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 S.B. 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 1580 Electonic Waste Research and Development Act HR 6252 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act and meetings leading up to the filing of this bill

Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

H.R. 1580 Electonic Waste Research and Development Act

H.R. 2595 and the effects it will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion, exports of scrap materials. Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

H.R. 2595 and the effects it will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion, exports of scrap materials. Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers

H.R. 2595 and the effects it will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion, exports of scrap materials. Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to the imposition of export controls by foreign nations on specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations.

H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues

H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 S. 247 Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009

H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation may impact recycling and foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorcarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

H.R. 1580 Electonic Waste Research and Development Act

Definition of Solid Waste and its inappropriate application to certain recyclable and recycled materials The applicability of TSCA regulations to certain recycling residues

The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads.

The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers

H.R. 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 S.B. 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 S. 247 Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009

H.R. 2595 and the effects it will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion, exports of scrap materials. Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to the imposition of export controls by foreign nations on specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Foreign requirements for the issuance of phytosanitary inspection certificates relative to solenopsis invicta and recycled materials.

H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 Discussions with regard to the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program and regulations relating to mercury emissions Discussions with regard to how proposed climate change legislation may impact foreign trade EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles

Conversation with staff regarding discussion draft of bill that would impose an export ban on electronic devices. Discussions with regard to trade promotion, exports of scrap materials. Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to the imposition of export controls by foreign nations on specification grade commodities manufactured Discussions with regard to potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations Foreign requirements for the issuance of phytosanitary inspection certificates relative to solenopsis invicta and recycled materials.

Section 102 & 103 of HR 5140 "Economic Stmulus Act of 2008" which address limitations on expensing certain depreciable business assets and a special allowance for certain property acquired during 2008. Discussion with regard to S. 3098 "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 and HR 1424 "Emergency Economic Stablization Act of 2008" and the possibility of including recycling incentives through accelerated depreciation. Discussions with regard to HR 6831 and S. 3666 "Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008"

S. 2181 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007". Specifically, how recycling can help to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.

Discussions regarding the benefits to increasing recycling through S. 1587 & H.R. 5372 "Recycling Investment Saves Energy or RISE Act", HR 6049 "Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 and the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, and HR 6914 "Renewable Energy Tax Extenders Act of 2008.

Release of radioactive scrap metal from Department of Energy facilities & facilities regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Control of orphaned radioactive sources.

Interstate transportation / flow control of solid waste. Definition of "solid waste", as it relates to the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act and recycling activities. PCB source control.

Matters relating to the recycling of electronic products. Superfund. Brownfields Revitalization.

Issues relating to poor service, rail car availability and manufacturing competitiveness of railroad industry.

Issues relating to incentives for increasing recycling in the United States.

Cargo Securement Rule promulgated by the Department of Transportation.

Stormwater/NPDES. Air Permits/Title V of Clean Air Act. Chlorofluorocarbon Recover Regulations. Iron & Steel Foundry MACT Rule. Secondary Aluminum MACT Rule. Electronic Arc Furnance Area Source Rule.

Release of radioactive scrap metal from Department of Energy facilities and facilities regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Control of orphaned radioactive sources.

OECD Waste Agreement. Problems relating to exports to countries of China & India. Basel Convention.

Occupational Health and Safety issues and relating matters.

Cargo Securement Rule promulgated by the Department of Transportaion.

Stormwater/NPDES. Air Permits/Title V of Clean Air Act. Chlorofluorocarbon Recovery Regs. Iron & Steel Foundry MACT Rule. Secondary Aluminum MACT Rule. Electric Arc Furnace Area Source Rule.

Release of radioactive scrap metal from Department of Energy facilities and facilities regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Control of orphaned radioactive sources.

Issues relating to incentives for increasing recycling in the United States.