Updated timeline for hazardous and special products supply and performance reporting

Published on: Jun 9, 2023 Go back to the Latest News Archive

The timeline for completing hazardous and special products (HSP) supply and performance reporting will be delayed. The July 31 reporting deadline in the HSP Regulation will not be enforced. The new deadline to submit these reports will be September 15, 2023.

RPRA’s Registrar has decided to delay reporting for the following reasons:

  • Alignment of supply and performance reporting timeline: Due to the extended consultation on the revised proposal for 2023 HSP program fees, the opening of supply reporting is delayed until the fees have been finalized and posted. Delaying performance reporting to begin at the same time as supply will reduce burden of having to submit reports on separate timelines.
  • More time for producers to prepare for supply data verification reporting: Read Appendix B of the Hazardous and Special Products Verification and Audit Procedure for detailed direction.

Reminders

Producers must identify their PRO in their Registry account

For a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to report performance activities on a producer’s behalf, the producer must identify their PRO in their Registry account prior to reporting opening. Once you have contracted with a PRO, your account admin must log into your Registry account to select them as your PRO in your account. For step-by-step instructions, view our guidance document or how-to video.

Performance audit delayed until the Fall

RPRA’s Registrar is delaying the performance audit requirement for producers, and PROs reporting on their behalf, the ongoing development of the Hazardous and Special Products Resource Recovery Performance Audit Procedure. Only performance data is required to be submitted by the September 15, 2023 deadline. The performance audit will be required later this year once the procedure is finalized. RPRA will share further information at that time.

HSP Collection Systems Compliance Bulletin now posted

For guidance on establishing and operating a collection system under the HSP Regulation, read our Collection Systems Compliance Bulletin here.

Questions?

To review upcoming reporting requirements, visit our HSP producer, hauler, disposal facility, processor or PRO webpages.

If you have any questions, contact the Compliance Team at registry@rpra.ca or 1-833-600-0530.