To require manufacturers of certain electronic equipment sold in Washington to participate in and finance a program for the disposal and recycling of such equipment in an ecologically sound manner. See companion HB 2662.   Official Text and Analysis.

To clarify that collectors providing premium or curbside collection may still assess fees to collect CEPs. It removes a penalty prohibiting a manufacturer from offering an electronic product for sale for failing to participate in a plan. It removes specific fee requirements the Authority would assess to participating manufacturers. It extends the implementation date for complying with product labeling requirements from July 1, 2006 to January 1, 2007 and extends implementation dates for determining return share. The substitute directs the DOE and the DCTED to assist in creating the Authority. It requires the Authority and authorized parties to obtain written statements from processors regarding compliance with the processor requirements. It adds a reporting requirement to the DOE's legislative report regarding export of unwanted electronic products and scrap.