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Proposed Sanctioned Interpretations for e-Stewards IT Disposition Standard 4.1 Comments
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The e-Stewards team, in collaboration with the e-Stewards Standard Committee, wishes to announce the publication of the most recent proposed Sanctioned Interpretations to the e-Stewards Standard v4.1. As there are several, please visit this link to view them in their entirety.
At this time, and in accordance with our Sanctioned Interpretation Policy, we wish to open a 30-business-day public comment period beginning today and ending May 1, 2024. During this comment period, we welcome all feedback and input on the proposed Sanctioned Interpretations.
At the close of the public comment period, the e-Stewards Standard Committee will timely review all feedback received and integrate any input necessary. Should there be no major objections to any of the SI’s, they will be adopted and formally published on the e-Stewards website
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Please note that the Sanctioned Interpretations, effective 30 days following publication, shall be binding upon Accreditation Bodies, Certifying Bodies, and all e-Stewards Certified Processors. ABs, CBs, and Certified Processors are required to treat all adopted Sanctioned Interpretations as requirements under the e-Stewards Standard.
Sanctioned Interpretation 2:
3.11 – e-Stewards Processor Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 3:
3.13 – Electronic Waste Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 4:
3.21 – Hazardous Electronic Waste/Hazardous e-Waste (HEW) Comments
3.35 – Problematic Components or Materials (PCMs) Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 5:
3.32 – Potentially Hazardous Processing Technologies (PHPTs) Comments
8.3.1(a)(3) – Potentially Hazardous Processing Technologies (PHPTs) Comments
8.4.2 – Processing Controls and Restrictions Comments
Appendix A.8.3.1 – PHPT Hazard Testing requirements Comments
Appendix C(c)(8) – Client Applications to CBs for e-Stewards Certification and Scope of Certification Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 6:
3.39 – Qualified Smaller Components Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 7:
3.42 – Repair Facility Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 8:
3.47 – Stewardship Aspect [3.48 if SI #7 is approved] Comments
3.48 – Stewardship Impact [3.49 if SI #7 is approved] Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 9:
6.1.3.1 International Waste Trade Agreements and National Laws Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 10:
6.1.4 – Performance Verification Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 11:
6.1.4 – Performance Verification Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 12:
Section: 6.4.1(b)(5) Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 13:
Section: 7.4.3 – External communication and 8.8.1 – Downstream Disposition Chart Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 14:
Section: 8.3.1 – Materials with Heightened Operational Risks Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 15:
Section: 8.3.1 – Potentially Hazardous Processing Technologies (PHPTs) Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 16:
Section: 8.4.2 – Processing Controls and Restrictions Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 17:
Section: 8.4.4 – Tolling Operations Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 18:
Section: 8.5.1 – Test Electronic Equipment and Ensure Full Functionality & Data Sanitization Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 19:
Section: 8.8.2.1 – Processing Capability Evaluations Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 20:
Section: 9.2 – Internal Audits Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 21:
Section: A.6.1.4.1 – Annual Reporting to e-Stewards database Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 22:
Section: A.8.6.1 – Materials Recovery and Final Disposition Table Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 23:
Section: Appendix C(f) – Multi-Site Certification Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 24:
Section: Appendix C(g) – e-Stewards Audit Reporting Requirements Comments
Sanctioned Interpretation 25:
Section: Appendix C(g) – e-Stewards Audit Reporting Requirements Comments