Request for Information Questions 2026

RFI #1 Part A: Manufacturers (Extended Producer Responsibility Focus) What challenges do you anticipate in mapping your supply chain to the level required by Executive Order 14415? What challenges do you foresee in complying with the prohibition of procuring advanced batteries and components from FEOC sources and how would increased circularity address these challenges? What percentage of your sales and operations occur within the United States versus international markets? What current extendedproducer responsibility (EPR) programs, financial takeback or repair and overhaul programs does your company support for endoflife lithium batteries? How effective are manufacturerled collection and recycling programs in capturing spent batteries from distributed locations (including federal facilities)? What primary and secondary infrastructure or investment would be required for manufacturers to assume greater responsibility for battery endoflife management? How would EPA’s proposed TSCA SNUR and BIS exportcontrol rules affect your ability to manage EPR responsibilities? Would a federally coordinated advanced battery circularity program reduce risk, cost, or inefficiency for your organization? What obstacles prevent manufacturers from partnering directly with federal installations (e.g., DLA Depots, military bases) on battery disposition? What federal policy requires regulatory changes to improve producer-led recovery of battery materials? Par B: Manufacturers Material Feedstock
What batteries/components do you currently process?
What logistics, packaging, or safety requirements must be met for batteries shipped back to your facilities? What cost structure or reimbursement model would be associated with producermanaged returns? What material feedstocks are you currently experiencing supply chain challenges with that a EPR or take-back program would help solve? What contracting mechanisms or agreements with your company would enable a federal returntoproducer battery program?

RFI #2: Processors
What challenges do you anticipate in mapping your supply chain to the level required by Executive Order 14415? What percentage of your sales and operations occur within the United States versus international markets? What processes does your company currently perform for battery recycling? What would be required to establish or expand batteryrecycling operations? How would EPA’s proposed SNUR impact your ability to operate? How would BIS export controls for black mass/tungsten affect nearbase recycling business models?