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Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update. Presented by Georgianna Pfost March 8, 2009. 2009 Cert Status. Sent certification packets on Jan. 6 to: 131 known and 37 possible newsprint consumers 7 known manufacturers 8 interested parties (e.g., industry associations)
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Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update Presented by Georgianna Pfost March 8, 2009
2009 Cert Status • Sent certification packets on Jan. 6 to: • 131 known and 37 possible newsprint consumers • 7 known manufacturers • 8 interested parties (e.g., industry associations) • Sent courtesy reminders to consumers and manufacturers Feb. 16 and 17 • Annual report scheduled to be completed by mid-summer
2008 Cert Results • Six manufacturers reported producing and supplying RCN for use in CA • 127 newsprint consumers (printers & publishers) reported using newsprint • 76% of these consumers met the 50% RCN usage requirement • 24% Claimed exemptions • Overall newsprint supply and usage were down as anticipated due to industry changes.
Data Analysis & Audits • Certs are always reviewed for accuracy and completeness before data is compiled • In 2009, a desk review was conducted on the 2008 Certs to verify the data from a sample of consumer certs • Received voluntary back-up docs from 19 consumers • Requested back-up from another 26 consumers
For more info RCN Program Website at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/Newsprint Site includes links to: • Annual Reports from 2002 forward • Program Statute Public Resources Code Section 42750 et al. • Program Regulations www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Regulations/Title14/ch4a4.htm