Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
'The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued new guidelines concerning the disposal of electronic waste, or 'e-waste.' Effective immediately, all state agencies are required to use only certified e-waste recycling vendors. This policy aims to prevent hazardous materials, such as lead and mercury, from contaminating landfills and groundwater. A list of certified vendors is available on the NJDEP website. Agencies must document all e-waste disposals and submit a quarterly report to the Office of Sustainability. Failure to comply will result in a formal review and potential penalties. This directive supersedes all previous memoranda on the subject.'
What is the primary purpose of this new directive?
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A
To require state agencies to create their own e-waste disposal sites.
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B
To ensure hazardous materials from electronics are managed safely and to establish a clear compliance and reporting structure.
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C
To penalize state agencies that generate too much e-waste.
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D
To reduce the overall amount of electronics purchased by state agencies.