06-096-858 Me. Code R. § 11
Notwithstanding Sections 7, 8 and 9 of this Chapter, the Department may on a case by case basis approve alternative standards for tracking and reporting universal waste, in the case of a manufacturer's sponsored product take back program, also known as a "product stewardship" program or other similar manufacturer sanctioned collection program. Criteria of approval under this Section must include an annual report from the manufacturer on the amount of the particular product collected through this program in the state and the program must meet the federal universal waste requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 273. The operator of such a program shall file a request with the Department and identify the regulatory tracking and reporting elements for which the operator is seeking alternative approval.
06-096 C.M.R. ch. 858, § 11