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Extended Producer Responsibility Expert Reference Group

The Expert Reference Group (ERG) provides advice to the DECC and the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water on the implementation of the NSW EPR Priority Statements. 

The terms of reference and membership details for the 2005-6  EPR Priority Statement are the same as for the 2004.

These are:

Terms of reference

The ERG will advise the DEC and the Minister on:

  1. The selection of products to be listed in NSW EPR Priority Statements.
  2. The adequacy of EPR schemes proposed by industry sectors.
  3. The effectiveness of the implementation of existing schemes or specific actions as required by this Statement.
  4. The need for full regulation of any product to compel producer responsibility.

Membership

Tony Wright (Chair)Joint Managing Director,
Wright Corporate Strategy
Tony WilkinsManager,
News Limited Environmental Secretariat
Michael BennettChief Executive,
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia
Michael HohlSenior Content Producer - Products, Australian Consumers' Association
Jane CastleResource Conservation Campaigner,
Total Environment Centre
Robert VerheyStrategy Manager Environment,
Local Government & Shires Association of NSW
Vince ChaplinGroup Manager Environment,
Smorgon Steel Recycling
Tim RogersExecutive Director,
Sustainability Programs Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change
Roz HallDirector, Frameworks and Product Stewardship, Sustainability Programs Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change

 

 

Page last updated: 21 February 2008