Bill Text: CA AB2407 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session | Amended

California Assembly Bill 2407 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: Recycling: lithium-ion vehicle batteries: advisory group.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-06-20 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. [AB2407 Detail]

Download: California-2017-AB2407-Amended.html

Amended IN Assembly March 23, 2018

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2017–2018 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 2407

Introduced by Assembly Member Ting

February 14, 2018

An act to add and repeal Article 3 (commencing with Section 42450.5) of Chapter 8 of Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, relating to ~~electric vehicles.~~ recycling.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 2407, as amended, Ting. ~~Electric Vehicles.~~ Recycling: lithium-ion vehicle batteries: advisory group.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act of 2006 requires every retailer, as defined, to have in place a system for the acceptance and collection of used rechargeable batteries for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal. Existing law requires the system for the acceptance and collection of used rechargeable batteries to include, at a minimum, specified elements, including, among others, the take-back at no cost to the consumer of a used rechargeable battery of the type or brand that the retailer sold or previously sold. Existing law defines “rechargeable battery” for purposes of these provisions to mean a small, nonvehicular, rechargeable nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, or sealed lead-acid battery, or a battery pack containing these types of batteries.
This bill would require the Secretary for Environmental Protection, on or before April 1, 2019, to convene the Lithium-Ion Car Battery Recycling Advisory Group to review, and advise the Legislature on, policies pertaining to the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion batteries sold with motor vehicles in the state, and would require the secretary to appoint members to the committee from specified departments, vocations, and organizations. The bill would require the advisory group to consult with specified entities and, on or before April 1, 2020, to submit policy recommendations to the Legislature aimed at ensuring that 90% of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries discarded in the state are recycled in a safe and cost-effective manner in the state. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2022.
Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC, in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), the State Air Resources Board (state board), electrical corporations, and the motor vehicle industry, to evaluate policies to develop infrastructure sufficient to overcome any barriers to the widespread deployment and use of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, and to adopt rules that address specified issues. Existing law requires the PUC, in cooperation with the Energy Commission, the state board, air quality management districts and air pollution control districts, electrical and gas corporations, and the motor vehicle industry, to evaluate and implement policies to promote the development of equipment and infrastructure needed to facilitate the use of electric power and natural gas to fuel low-emission vehicles.
~~This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to electric vehicles.~~

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Article 3 (commencing with Section 42450.5) is added to Chapter 8 of Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, to read:

Article 3. Lithium-Ion Batteries
42450.5.
(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Automobile dismantler” has the same definition as in Section 220 of the Vehicle Code.
(2) “Motor vehicle” has the same definition as in Section 415 of the Vehicle Code.
(3) “Vehicle manufacturer” has the same definition as in Section 672 of the Vehicle Code.
(b) On or before April 1, 2019, the Secretary for Environmental Protection shall convene the Lithium-Ion Car Battery Recycling Advisory Group to review, and advise the Legislature on, policies pertaining to the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries sold with motor vehicles in the state. Until April 1, 2020, the advisory group shall meet at least quarterly. The advisory group shall consult with universities and research institutions that have conducted research in the area of battery recycling, manufacturers of electric and hybrid vehicles, and the recycling industry. The Secretary for Environmental Protection shall appoint at least one member to the advisory group from each of the following:
(1) The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
(2) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.
(3) A vehicle manufacturer or an organization that represents one or more vehicle manufacturers.
(4) An electronic waste recycler or an organization that represents one or more electronic waste recyclers.
(5) An automobile dismantler or an organization that represents one or more motor vehicle dismantlers.
(6) An environmental organization that specializes in waste reduction and recycling.
(c) On or before April 1, 2020, the Lithium-Ion Car Battery Recycling Advisory Group shall submit policy recommendations to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, aimed at ensuring that 90 percent of end-of-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries discarded in the state are recycled in a safe and cost-effective manner in the state.
(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1 2022, and as of that date is repealed.