Information Sessions: Province-wide Review of the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation

On April 4, 2016, government announced the province-wide review of the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation. Accordingly the Ministry of Environment is offering a two-part series of informational webinars over the summer months for stakeholders and interested parties.

Part 1 – Process Series

This series will provide information on the regulation amendment process and inform interested parties about how they may engage in the review process. The same presentation will be provided at each of the following three sessions.

• Session 1A: July 19, 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT
• Session 1B: July 20, 3:00PM to 4:00PM PDT
• Session 1C: July 21, 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT

Part 2 – Policy Series

This series will provide a quick summary on the regulation amendment process and will provide information on potential policy issues under consideration for the upcoming Intentions Paper (publication planned for fall, 2016). The same presentation will be provided at each of the following three sessions.

• Session 2A: August 9, 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT
• Session 2B: August 10, 3:00PM to 4:00PM PDT
• Session 2C: August 11, 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT

If you are interested in participating in either or both of these series, please register online by clicking on the session(s) that you wish to participate in and completing the registration form.

Please note that these are information sessions only. There will be an opportunity for all interested parties to consult on the Intentions Paper (publication planned for the fall of 2016).

For more information on the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, please visit:  www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/waste-management/recycling/organics/regulations-guidelines