Publication type: Report
The Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Workbook was designed to gather stakeholder input on several proposed changes to Alberta’s existing regulatory framework for recycling designated materials. The purpose of the workbook was to provide all stakeholders with the opportunity to provide their input on the proposed changes. Stakeholder input will help ensure Alberta’s current and future recycling programs meet stakeholder needs, keep pace in changing times, and lead to positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The workbook survey was available on-line from October 16th to December 13th, 2013 to gather stakeholder comments and views on the proposed Designated Material Recycling Regulation (DMRR). The vast majority of participants used the on-line workbook. Nine participants provided letters (submissions) outside of the workbook. Letters submitted outside of the workbook framework have been theme analyzed and the analysis is provided in Appendix 1. The workbook included background information and an overview of proposed regulatory changes, followed by a more detailed discussion of each proposed change and questions requesting stakeholder feedback on key areas. In addition, opportunities were provided throughout the workbook for respondents to provide additional input or comments important to Alberta’s regulatory framework for recycling designated materials. Participation in the workbook survey was voluntary. As participants were not selected through a random process, the ‘self-selected’ respondent population can be considered representative of ‘interested stakeholders’; however, it may not be representative of the entire stakeholder population. As participants were anonymous, information about respondents cannot be verified. Data has not been weighted in the quantitative summary since the relationship of the sample to the population is unknown. The summary of data provided reflects the aggregate response of those who participated. Further, while all opinions and perceptions are valid, it should be understood that respondents have varying degrees of knowledge on the topics presented. It is also important to note that comment themes are reported based on what has been articulated in the workbook without judgment as to the correctness or validity of the comment. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of participants and not necessarily those of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD). The purpose of this summary report is not to generate recommendations regarding regulations for the Government of Alberta (GoA), rather to present the views of stakeholders as expressed through the workbook instrument.
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