The bill establishes a Critical Materials Recovery Advisory Task Force to assist the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency in enhancing the recovery of critical materials from end-of-life products. The task force will consist of ten members, including representatives from various sectors such as environmental justice, labor, and utilities, as well as state commissioners. The definition of "critical materials" is specified as those listed in the 2023 Critical Materials List published by the U.S. Secretary of Energy.
The task force is tasked with advising on policy and program options to improve recovery methods, including investigating new technologies, evaluating the impacts of recovery methods, and identifying infrastructure needs. It is required to meet quarterly and will submit a report with findings and recommendations by June 30, 2025, to relevant legislative committees and the commissioner. The bill emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and aims to prevent critical materials from being disposed of in landfills.