1. (a) In addition to the general information required in Section 18660.22 of this Chapter, an approved recycler or dual entity shall include the information in this Section to claim recycling payments for cancelling battery-embedded CEW as specified in Section 18660.32 of this Chapter.
2. (b) An approved recycler or dual entity shall base recycling payment claims on the weight of the cancelled battery-embedded CEW.
3. (c) An approved recycler or dual entity shall submit a recycling payment claim within 45 calendar days of the end of a reporting month.
4. (d) The reporting month for a recycling payment claim pursuant to this Section is the calendar month in which the approved recycler or dual entity first cancels any of the battery-embedded CEW being claimed.

5. (e) An approved recycler or dual entity shall calculate the payment and include the calculation in a recycling payment claim specific to cancelling battery-embedded CEW by removing the battery as follows:

   1. (1) The total weight of cancelled battery-embedded CEW for the reporting month. Battery-embedded CEW commingled with other material is ineligible for recycling payment.
   2. (2) The total payment claimed, calculated by multiplying the weight of battery-embedded CEW specified in subsection (e)(1) of this Section by the Standard Statewide Combined Recovery and Recycling Payment Rate.
   3. (3) If the amount in subsection (e)(1) of this Section includes CEW from outside California or previously cancelled materials, then the recycler shall reduce the payment claim to reflect these corrections by adjusting the weights.
   4. (4) Prior to submitting a battery-embedded CEW recycling payment claim to CalRecycle, the recycler shall weigh and issue separate weighmaster certificates for each treatment residual derived from cancellation of battery-embedded CEW. For battery treatment residuals derived from cancellation of battery-embedded CEW, each battery chemistry is a separate treatment residual.

6. (f) For each battery chemistry type that is derived from cancellation of battery-embedded CEW during the claim activity period, an approved recycler or dual entity shall include the following documentation:

   1. (1) Shipping reports to initial destinations, including the names of the shipping recycler and the receiving initial destination.
   2. (2) The accumulation start date(s) of the batteries shipped or stored.
   3. (3) Weighmaster certificates of individual shipments, including only batteries derived from the cancellation of battery-embedded CEW and not including any other commodities.

   4. (4) Verification of post cancellation disposition, including:

      1. (A) For shipments by sea, the proof of transfer to an initial destination shall be the on-board bill of lading or manifest, as applicable.
      2. (B) For other shipments, the proof of transfer to an initial destination shall include a receipt issued by the person receiving the shipment and any applicable bill of lading or manifest.

      3. (C) For all shipments of batteries derived from battery-embedded CEW, an explanation of the ultimate disposition of the material shipped demonstrating that the disposition is compliant with applicable law and conforms with the approved recycler's conditions of authorization.

         1. 1. All documentation must comply with all applicable DTSC laws and regulations, including demonstrating compliance with material handling and shipment requirements set forth in Division 4.5 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
         2. 2. CalRecycle may demand additional documentation as necessary from an approved recycler to determine compliance with material handling and shipment requirements set forth in Division 4.5 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
   5. (5) The total weight for each battery chemistry type, and the total weight for all batteries, shall be included in the claim.

7. (g) Excluding material in subsection (f) of this Section, for each treatment residual derived from cancellation of battery-embedded CEW during the claim activity period, including but not limited to circuit boards, plastics, metals, glass, fibers, and any hazardous waste components, an approved recycler or dual entity shall attach to the payment claim:

   1. (1) A description of the material flow; and
   2. (2) The weighmaster certificate and the bill of lading or manifest for all shipments to the initial destination.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 42475(b) and 42475.2, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 42463, 42475(a), 42476, 42477, 42478 and 42479, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-11-2025 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Public Resources Code section 42475.2(b); operative 12-11-2025 (Register 2025, No. 50). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-11-2027 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.