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Application For Extension To Federal Plastics Registry Deadline Of September 29

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The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market in 2024...

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Janet Bobechko
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The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market in 2024, with the first deadline set for September 29, 2025. We previously provided an overview of these Phase 1 requirements, which can be found in our earlier article.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has now provided official directions on how organizations may apply for an extension to the September 29 reporting deadline. Under subsection 46(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister may, on request in writing, extend the date within which the person shall comply with the notice. To request an extension, organizations must submit a letter on company letterhead, and have it signed by an official including their job title. The extension request must include the organization's legal name, business number, civic address, the reasons for requesting an extension and the actual date

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