CWMA Seminar & AGM
Extended Producer ResponsibilityUpdate
Bob McDonald, DirectorExtended Producer ResponsibilityEnvironmental Standards Branch
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EPR Priorities
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1. Plan Reviews & Expectations
2. Policy Guidance
3. Compliance Transition
4. Scoping for Potential Expansion
Plan Reviews & Expectations
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Plan Reviews & Expectations
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• Accelerating renewal process
• Better performance requirements:–Accessibility–Awareness– Financial transparency–Material specific targets/reporting–Adhering to PPH
Policy Guidance
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• Needed to interpret flexible regulation
• Guidance can evolve to set new expectations
• Supports producers – no compliance surprises
• Recent example: Producers paying the cost
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Compliance Transition
Compliance Transition
• PPP largest successful C&E campaign to date• Extensive EPR resources required• Still hundreds of small PPP producers• Transitioning to Regional Operations Branch• Clear points of compliance• Separation of responsibilities
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Scoping for Potential Expansion
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Scoping for Potential Expansion
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• Recent scoping contract–Products on the market –Priorities of local governments and
producers– Jurisdictional scan– Fact gathering –Next steps – begin to prioritize
Questions and Comments
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Contact Information
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Bob McDonaldDirector, Extended Producer Responsibility