1. (a) Each battery stewardship plan must include performance goals that measure, on an annual basis, the achievements of the program, including:

   1. (1) the collection rate for batteries in Illinois;
   2. (2) the recycling efficiency rate of the program; and
   3. (3) public awareness of the program.

2. (b) The performance goals established in each battery stewardship plan must include, but are not limited to:

   1. (1) target collection rates for primary batteries and for rechargeable batteries;
   2. (2) target recycling efficiency rates of at least 60% for rechargeable batteries and at least 70% for primary batteries; and
   3. (3) goals for public awareness, convenience, and accessibility that meet or exceed the minimum requirements established in Section 40.

(Source: P.A. 103-1033, eff. 8-9-24.)