Alternatives: Sure: Duco Cement, Elmers Glue, etc. But do they work? Ahne. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Burke Sent: Monday, 11 June, 2007 08:39 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] FW: Exemption request round 6 So from the look of it, the public stakeholder consultation along with the environmental issues at stake are not the main driver. Note the comment below: “concerning your request for exemption for "All electronics assemblies using lead in solder", I can inform you that the Commission has taken the view that it does not meet the requirements of Article 5 (1) (b) of the RoHS Directive. In fact, alternatives for lead in solders clearly exist and are widely used.” John John Burke (408) 515 4992 _____ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:05 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: Exemption request round 6 Dear Mr Burke, Thank you for your e-mail of 4 June 2007 on Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). The sixth stakeholder consultation on a package of exemptions closed on 10 January 2007. The non-confidential stakeholder submissions to this consultation are published at the following web site: <http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/events_en.htm> http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/events_en.htm. The Commission has also concluded a Technical Assistance Contract with the Öko-Institut, Institut für angewandte Ökologie e.V., Freiburg, for the review of the exemption requests based on this Directive. The Öko-Institut is reporting to the Commission at regular intervals. The report is expected to be finalised in October 2007. Once the report has been finalised, it will be published on the above mentioned website as well. Furthermore, concerning your request for exemption for "All electronics assemblies using lead in solder", I can inform you that the Commission has taken the view that it does not meet the requirements of Article 5 (1) (b) of the RoHS Directive. In fact, alternatives for lead in solders clearly exist and are widely used. Best regards, Anna Passera European Commission Environment DG ENV.G.4 - Sustainable Production & Consumption NEW E-mail Address as from 9 May 2006: [log in to unmask] Web: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ P Please consider the environment before deciding to print this e-mail. *********************DISCLAIMER********************************************* ************************************ Disclaimer required under the terms and conditions of use of the internet and electronic mail from Commission equipment: "The views expressed are purely those of the writer and may not in any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission. A binding interpretation of Community law can only be given by the European Court of Justice". **************************************************************************** ****************************************** _____ From: John Burke [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:31 PM To: PASSERA Anna (ENV) Subject: Exemption request round 6 Importance: High Good afternoon, I have had many enquires as to when the consultants will be releasing the results of the round 6 exemption requests? Is there an anticipated time frame for this? I would appreciate it if you could update me on this. 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