California AB864 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate end-of-life photovoltaic modules.

California AB864 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate end-of-life photovoltaic modules as hazardous waste and subject them to universal waste management. The bill mandates public workshops by July 1, 2028, to gather feedback on the applicability of federal regulations to solar photovoltaic modules. By July 1, 2029, the department must evaluate this feedback and assess the applicability of federal regulations as an alternative to existing state standards.

California AB864 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate end-of-life photovoltaic modules.

California AB864 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate end-of-life photovoltaic modules as hazardous waste and subject them to universal waste management. The bill mandates public workshops by July 1, 2028, to gather feedback on the applicability of federal regulations to solar photovoltaic modules. By July 1, 2029, the department must evaluate this feedback and assess the applicability of federal regulations as an alternative to existing state standards.