CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act. Provides that a manufacturer or manufacturer clearinghouse acting in accordance with the Act when engaged in activities related to a manufacturer e-waste program shall not be subject to damages, liability, or scrutiny under federal antitrust law or the Illinois Antitrust Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Antitrust Act. Adds provisions concerning the allocation of financial responsibility for manufacturers participating in a manufacturer clearinghouse. Contains provisions requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to calculate the responsibility of participating manufacturers using a specified formula. Repeals provisions concerning the allocation of financial responsibilities among manufacturers and abolishes the Advisory Financial Responsibility Allocation Task Force. Adds provisions concerning manufacturer clearinghouses. Makes changes to provisions concerning the information that must be included on a manufacturer registration form. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.