RPRA will not require HSP producers or PROs to submit a performance audit report in 2024
As part of annual performance reporting, Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) producers reporting on their own activities and producer responsibility organizations (PROs), must submit performance audit reports showing how they met their obligations. In 2024, RPRA will not require a performance audit report.
Producers and PROs are still required to submit their annual performance data in their registry account. Producers and PROs will be notified when the registry opens for reporting.
Who does this change impact?
This change impacts the following HSP categories that are required under the HSP Regulation to submit a performance audit report:
- a (oil filters and non-refillable pressurized containers),
- b (oil containers, antifreeze, pesticides, refillable pressurized containers, solvents, paints and coatings), and
- c (mercury-containing barometers, thermometers and thermostats).
Why did RPRA decide not to require a performance audit report in 2024?
This decision is a result of feedback received during our consultation on the development of Resource Recovery Performance Audit Procedure.
Consultation participants provided valuable feedback that requires additional time to incorporate into the draft procedure. Participants also advised that they require more time than initially considered to adapt their operational processes to comply with the requirements of the proposed procedures.
RPRA is revising the draft procedure to incorporate the feedback received and will post a second draft for further consultation. Consultation participants will be notified once the updated draft is posted.
When will producers and PROs be required to submit their first performance audit report to RPRA?
HSP producers and PROs will be required to submit their first performance audit report in 2025, in accordance with the finalized procedure.
Questions?
Visit our consultation webpage for more information or email us at consultations@rpra.ca.