2645-S AMH SMIN HUGH 154

SHB 2645 - H AMD 1297

By Representatives Smith, Shewmake

ADOPTED 02/16/2020

On page 7, beginning on line 20, strike all of subsection (13)

On page 8, after line 38, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington State University extension energy program must convene a photovoltaic module recovery, reuse, and recycling work group to review and provide recommendations on potential methodologies for the management of end-of-life photovoltaic modules, including modules from utility scale solar projects.

(2) The membership of the work group convened under this section must include, but is not limited to, members representing:

(a) A manufacturer of photovoltaic modules located in the state;

(b) A manufacturer of photovoltaic modules located outside the state;

(c) A national solar industry group;

(d) Solar installers in the state;

(e) A utility scale solar project;

(f) A nonprofit environmental organization with expertise in waste minimization;

(g) A city solid waste program;

(h) A county solid waste program;

(i) An organization with expertise in photovoltaic module recyling;

(j) A community-based environmental justice group; and

(k) The department of ecology.

(3) Participation in the work group convened under this section is strictly voluntary and without compensation or reimbursement.

(4) The Washington State University extension energy program must submit its recommendations in a final report to the legislature and the governor, consistent with RCW 43.01.036, by December 1, 2021.

(5) This section expires January 31, 2022."

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