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Greg Parke <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:23:16 -0400
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Hi All,



I have a few questions regarding the implementation of WEEE/RoHS.  The
questions are focused more on the registration side of the issue versus the
assembly process side.  I am finding that the implementation on the assembly
process side is relatively straightforward, but it is the registrations,
bureaucracy, etc that is more difficult to sort out.



1.      It is my understanding that as a producer you only need to register
in those member states where you have established legal entities.  Is this
correct?  Are there any exceptions?
2.      What is the registration process?  Is there a common process or are
they defined by the member states?  Is there a place where I can find out
who the registering authority is?
3.      Do I have to hire a third party in Europe to handle the actual
recycling of equipment?  If so, how is the financial side of the process
handled.  Is money set aside for each unit sold to insure the producer's
obligation?  Could the units be returned to the producer for disposal?
4.      If I decide to take the lead solder for use in network
infrastructure exemption (exemption #7) is there a special registration
process?  Would the exemption need to be filed for each product sold by the
company or would it automatically apply to all products?



Thanks in advanced for the help.  Also, has anybody out there had any good
experiences with consultants who have handled the issues above?  If so, can
you send me their names offline?



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Greg Parke

Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Acme Packet, Inc.

71 Third Avenue

Burlington, MA 01803

781-328-4452 (voice)

781-425-5077 (fax)

603-674-3083 (mobile)

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 <http://www.acmepacket.com> www.acmepacket.com

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