(a) In order to achieve compliance with this chapter, a carpet stewardship organization shall, on or before July 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, demonstrate to the department that it has achieved the amount and rates of recycling and a reduction in disposal of postconsumer carpet subject to its stewardship plan and the other goals included in the organization’s plan pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 42972. In determining compliance, the department shall consider all of the following:
(1) The baseline rate of compliance against which the demonstrated improvement is compared, including progress in achieving the goals outlined in subparagraphs (A) to (E), inclusive, of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 42972.
(2) The quantifiable five-year goals and annual goals included in the carpet stewardship plan pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 42972.
(3) Information provided in the organization’s report to the department pursuant to Section 42976.
(b) If more than one organization submits a carpet stewardship plan pursuant to this chapter, the department shall use information submitted by the organization in its annual report pursuant to Section 42976 to determine to what extent the recycling rates, the reductions in disposal rates, and the achievement of the other goals included in the plan are attributable to each organization and shall determine compliance with this chapter accordingly.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 794, Sec. 8. (AB 1158) Effective January 1, 2018.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018