HB 3981
Delays, until July 1, 2026, the requirement that a producer responsibility organization transfer materials to responsible end markets.
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Bill overview
This bill delays the implementation of Oregon’s ‘responsible end market’ laws for recycling by one year, until July 1, 2026. Specifically, it prevents the Department of Environmental Quality from requiring recycling processing facilities to market materials to responsible end markets or obtain certifications related to those markets before that date. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Delays the requirement for producer responsibility organizations to transfer collected materials to responsible end markets until July 1, 2026.
- Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from requiring recycling facilities to market materials to responsible end markets before July 1, 2026.
- Suspends enforcement actions related to responsible end markets initiated before the bill’s effective date.
- Establishes a specific date (July 1, 2026) for the implementation of responsible end market requirements.
Who is affected
- Producer Responsibility Organizations
- Recycling Processing Facilities
- The Department of Environmental Quality
- Businesses involved in recycling
Notable changes
- This bill modifies existing Oregon law (ORS 459A.860 to 459A.975) regarding responsible end markets for recycling.
- It provides a one-year delay to the current timeline for implementing these requirements.
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