On September 13, 2022 (87 FR 56044), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a request for information in the federal register inviting public comment on its request for information (RFI) number DE–FOA–DE–FOA–0002833 to help inform DOE’s implementation of the lithium-ion battery recycling programs funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This RFI covers the lithium-ion battery recycling programs described in BIL. Specifically, this RFI seeks input on how federal investments can help accelerate the collection, transportation, processing, and recycling of batteries and scrap materials; enable second-life applications of lithium-ion batteries previously used to power electric vehicles; support high-quality jobs for American worker; s and how the Program can most impactfully support equity, environmental, and energy justice principles and priorities. Responses to the RFI must be received by October 14, 2022 by 5 p.m. eastern.

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DOE 09-13-2022 request info lithium-ion battery recycling programs