Illinois Senate Bill 3346

1. Illinois Senate Bill 3346 Illinois Mercury Thermostat Collection Act

2. 4/30/10 - Passed out of both houses Next step – Gets sent to Governor No opposition Status

3. Third year we’ve proposed legislation. NGO support Product Stewardship Institute project. Process

4. Disposal Ban • Universal Waste • Contractor Requirements – • Must remove and recycle thermostats beginning 7/1/11 • No contractor or person can remove any mercury thermostat unless they deliver it to a collection location • Can get collection containers if in a metro area with 7 technicians/installers or if they are in a rural area Specifics

5. Must be a collection point beginning 7/1/11 • Can’t sell or distribute ANY thermostats if they don’t participate • Have to distribute outreach materials to customers Specifics – Wholesaler Requirements

6. 1/1/11 through 12/31/13 – • Create PSA and give to Agency • Establish and maintain website with educational materials for contractors and wholesalers • Contact wholesalers at least once a year to encourage their support and participation in educating customers on importance of and statutory requirements • Create and maintain a web-based program that allows contractors and consumers to identify collection sites by zip codes • Prepare and mail to contractor associations information on the program • Develop information and distribute those materials to trade publications, local media and stakeholder groups Specifics – Manufacturer Requirements

7. By 1/1/11 – Develop and update as necessary educational and other outreach materials for distribution to contractors, contractor associations, and consumers. Must include: • Posters and clings • Written materials or templates of written materials. • Must include information on the importance of properly managing out-of-service mercury thermostats and opportunities for the collection of those thermostats. • Provide an opportunity for the Agency and other stakeholders to offer. • Mid-term reports are required. • Number of mercury thermostats collected. • Listing of all collection sites in IL. • Annual reports required. Specifics – Manufacturer Requirements

8. Set collection goals • By 1/1/19 - Written report to governor and general assembly • Effectiveness of program • Estimate of amount remaining for collection • Recommend whether sunset date of 12/31/20 should be extended • Conduct outreach Specifics – Agency Requirements

9. 5K for the first year • 15K for 2012, 2013, and 2014 • By 11/1/2014 we set collection goals for 2015 – 2020. • Have to consider: • Effectiveness of collection programs in IL and other states. • Collection requirements in other states. • Reports or studies on the number of out-of-service mercury thermostats that are available for collection in IL, other states and nationally. • Other factors • Must consult with stakeholders • Our decision can be appealed to the Appellate Court. Specifics – Collection Goals

10. If goals aren’t met for 2013, 2015, or 2017 thermostat manufacturers must submit a revised collection plan for Agency review. We have 90 days to review. • Modifications may include • Improved education and outreach • Expansion in the number of collection locations • Modify roles of participants • $5 financial incentive (cash or coupon) • Agency has to consult with stakeholders. • Manufacturers have to implement approved or modified plan within 90 days. • If plan is not approved, manufacturers have 35 days to submit a revised plan. • Our decisions are appealable to the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Specifics – Collection Goals

11.  Penalties Manufacturer - $2,500 per day not tied to collection goals Wholesalers, contractors or other person - $500/day not tied to collection goals Specifics - Penalties