AeA Delegation to Brussels, Belgium
November 8-12, 2004 

"I cannot say enough about the opportunity to network with other companies, share information on the challenges of meeting pending directives such as RoHS and WEEE, and meet with key EU decision makers on status of their review and legislative process." 

- Connie Goffe, Compliance Manager, Tektronix

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AeA delegation of eight member companies visits Brussels, for meetings with top EU officials

AeA Delegation to Brussels Engages EU Officials on Cascade of Environmental Regulations 

From November 9-11, 2004, AeA Director for International Trade Policy, Becky Linder, led a delegation of U.S. Member Company representatives to Brussels, Belgium to discuss the continuous onslaught of European environmental regulations targeting the high-tech sector with European officials, Brussels-based Member Company representatives, and other key stakeholders. Through AeA Europe’s expansive network of contacts the delegation participated in numerous interesting and educational forums that provided an opportunity to ask company- specific questions and get immediate answers, learn about the proliferation of environmental regulations, and build their network of contacts in Europe.

The delegation received a crash course in European government structure, operations, and stakeholders from some key decision makers in the European Commission and the Parliament. Discussions covered specific questions on the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) and Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directives. The group also learned first hand about how the upcoming Energy Using Products (EuP) Directive and the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) Directive will impact the high-tech sector. 

The three day program also generated new opportunities for AeA Europe to enhance its leadership role in Brussels. James Lovegrove, Managing Director of AeA Europe, was asked to submit suggested amendments to Parliament’s staff for the REACH addressing industry concerns and to provide input on legislative language for the EuP Directive draft text. In addition, he was asked by the U.S. Mission to the EU to provide comments on furthering the Transatlantic Economic Relationship for posting on the Mission’s website. 

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Becky Linder   Bio
Director, International Trade
Becky_Linder@aeanet.org
202.682.4445