May 4 Consultation
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Comments
The comment period on the Consultation Document ended May 14. Stakeholders will have a further opportunity to provide comments during the MMRP plan development.
Schedule of Events
The schedule of events is designed to meet Ministry of Environment requirements. These include:
| May 14 | Close comment period on Consultation Document |
| May 28 | Issue Consultation Report |
| June 15 | Provide draft Regulation to Advisory Committee |
| July/August | Provide draft Regulation to Cabinet |
| July – December | Develop Industry Program Plan |
| January 2011 | Minister to approve Program Plan (target date) |
| January - May 2011 | Plan for Program Implementation |
| June 1, 2011 | Launch Multi-Material recycling program in Saskatchewan |
Background
A May 4 consultation took place to help program stakeholders—companies that sell consumer products in Saskatchewan, representatives of municipalities that offer recycling services, private waste management operators, not-for-profits and environmental organizations, and the general public—to learn more about the program and how it might affect their business or operations.
This meeting provided essential information for companies that sell consumer products in Saskatchewan and for corporate representatives in:
- Regulatory affairs
- Environmental compliance
- Finance & Accounting
- Corporate sustainability
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Supply Chain Management
Meeting Agenda
- Overview of current situation (generation and recovery; current recycling programs);
- Preferred MMRP option (targeted materials & stewards, program funding & cost, service levels and governance);
- Government Contribution;
- Consultation Process & Oversight;
- Timelines & Next Steps.