; (2) provides sufficient flexibility to allow battery producers to determine cost-effective strategies for compliance with the framework; and (3) outlines regulatory pathways for effective recycling. (b) Task force participants The task force convened under subsection (a) shall include— (1) battery producers, retailers, recyclers, collectors, and refiners; (2) States and municipalities; and (3) other relevant stakeholders, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary convenes the task force under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) describes the extended producer responsibility framework developed by the task force; (2) includes the recommendations of the task force on how best to implement a mandatory pay-in or other enforcement mechanism to ensure battery producers and sellers are contributing to the recycling of batteries; and (3) suggests regulatory pathways for effective recycling. 8. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.