WAC 173-905-400

(1) The department will maintain a web page that may be used by producers, retailers, and the public as a resource to determine compliance with the program and view up-to date program data.

(2) Except for confidential information as granted under subsection (4) of this section, the department will post the following information to its website:

(a) Beginning January 1, 2027, a list of producers and a separate list of brands that participate in an approved plan. Appearing on these lists will serve as certification of a producer's participation in a battery stewardship organization;

(b) Beginning January 1, 2028, the list will contain producers that participate in an approved plan and that also have certified their compliance with the marking requirements under WAC 173-905-310;

(c) Plans and plan amendments submitted to the department;

(d) Annual reports submitted to the department; and

(e) The plan review base fee due at the time of first plan submittal.

(f) The per-hour fee the department may additionally charge as needed to cover additional plan review costs.

(3) The department will update the website within 30 days of receipt of any new information received in quarterly reports under WAC 173-905-160.

(4) A producer or battery stewardship organization that submits information or records to the department under this chapter may request that the information or records be made available only for the confidential use of the department, in accordance with RCW 43.21A.160. The director of the department will consider the request and if this action is not detrimental to the public interest and is otherwise in accordance with the policies and purposes of chapter 43.21A RCW, the director will grant the request for the information to remain confidential as authorized in RCW 43.21A.160.