CEA Honors Michael Dell, Senator Sununu and Congresswoman Lofgren During the Third Annual Digital Patriots Dinner

On March 27, CEA awarded Senator John Sununu (R-NH), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Michael Dell of Dell Inc. with the Digital Patriot Award.  The award, now in its 3rd year, honors the industry and policy leaders who champion innovation.

                                       

Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Inc. at
CEA's Digital Patriots Dinner

 

                  Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA presents
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) with the 2007 Digital Patriot Award
         

NTIA Announces Final Rule for Digital-to-Analog
Converter Box Coupon Program

CEA Files Opposition to Cyren Call's Petition for Reconsideration
On March 16, CEA filed comments with the FCC opposing Cyren Call Communications Petition for Reconsideration in opposition to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau's decision to dismiss its Petition for Rulemaking. 

CEA believes that Cyren Call's proposal is contrary to law and threatens to undermine the important achievements established in the DTV and Public Safety Act of 2005 (Public Law No. 109-171).

Additional Links: CEA Comments 03/16/07

Contact: Julie Kearney

CEA Argues M2Z's Proposal is at Odds with the FCC's Spectrum Management Policies
On March 2, CEA filed comments in response to the FCC's Public Notice announcing M2Z Networks, Inc. application for license and authority to provide service in the 2155-2175 MHz band had been accepted for filing.  According to its website, M2Z Networks aims to "provide fast, free, family-friendly wireless broadband Internet connectivity to 95% of the US population."  

CEA's comments express support for the Commission's spectrum management policies and argues that M2Z's proposal is at odds with these policies.

Additional Links: CEA Comments 03/02/07

Contact: Julie Kearney

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) provides the Monday morning keynote address at CEA's Washington Forum

CEA Opposes E-Waste Legislation in Minnesota and Illinois
On March 23, CEA sent a letter to Minnesota Representative Brita Sailer and Senator Linda Higgins expressing opposition to the "Video Display Devices Collection and Recycling Act" (HF 0854/SF 0235). The bills are currently pending before the Finance Committee.  

On March 5, CEA filed a letter with the Illinois Senate Environment and Energy Committee opposing the Electronic Scrap Recycling Act (SB 1583).  The bill, which was introduced in the Illinois Senate on February 9 would adopt a statewide e-waste statute.

CEA believes that administering these statutes would be a significant burden to the state government.  Rather than enacting individual state statutes, CEA strongly believes that a national solution is the most appropriate means to address this public policy challenge.  

Additional Links: CEA Letter 03/23/07 (Sailer); CEA  Letter 03/23/07 (Higgins); IL SB1583; CEA Letter 03/05/07;

Contact: Parker Brugge

Washington State Department of Ecology Extends Comment Period
The Washington State Department of Ecology has granted an extension for comments to proposed rule WAC 173-900, the Electronic Product Recycling Program.  Comments will be accepted through April 4, 2007.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/activity/wac173900.html.

Contact: Parker Brugge

Access Environmental Presentation from CEA's Washington Forum
For those unable to attend CEA's Washington Forum, a copy of the presentation slides from the panel session: "Riding the Green Wave: Why Electronics Recycling Compliance is Critical to Your Company" are now available on CEA's members-only website.

Additional Links: NERIC Presentation; NERIC Workshop Resources

Contact: Parker Brugge or Joanne Sonenshine

Right to Repair Legislation Now Pending in 7 States
The list of states with Right to Repair legislation is quickly growing.  Earlier this month, Florida and Maine both introduced Right to Repair legislation. 

On March 20, the Florida Senate introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (FL S 2890, Bill Text:
http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2007/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s2890.pdf.)  

On March 8, the Maine Senate introduced "Motor Vehicle Repairs" (ME S 398/LD 1210, Bill Text: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billpdfs/LD121001.pdf.)

Updated CEA State Law Survey on Parts Retention Now Available
CEA has updated its survey of current state laws concerning the retention of service parts and service literature.

Additional Links: CEA State Law Survey - Parts Retention (February 2007)

Contact: Doug Johnson

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CEA Government Affairs Staff

Michael Petricone Senior Vice President, Government Affairs	Julie Kearney Senior Director & Regulatory Counsel
Parker Brugge Senior Director & Environmental Counsel	Veronica O’Connell Senior Director, Government Affairs
Douglas Johnson Senior Director, Technology Policy	Sage Chandler Senior Director, International Trade
Stacie Aman Manager, PAC & Grassroots	Joanne Sonenshine Manager, Environmental Policy
J. David Grossman Policy Analyst, Government Affairs	Christie McDonald Government Affairs Coordinator
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