Plastic packaging; Quality (ICS code(s): 03.120); Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Recycling (ICS code(s): 13.030.50); Packaging materials and accessories (ICS code(s): 55.040); Bottles. Pots. Jars (ICS code(s): 55.100); Plastics (ICS code(s): 83.080)

SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations

Notice of Extension of 15-Day Public Comment Period for SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations to 3 November 2024

·        Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period - The notice of extension of the 15-Day public comment period.

·        Notice of 15-Day Changes to Proposed Rulemaking - The notice of changes that have been made to the original proposed regulations.

·        Updated Proposed Regulation Text - The updated express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations.

CalRecycle is only required to respond to comments that address the changes made in the regulation text for this comment period. In addition, CalRecycle will only consider written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the 15-day written comment period which began on 14 October 2024. CalRecycle is extending the public comment period, and the public comment period will now end on 3 November 2024. Written comments received by CalRecycle after the close of the public comment period are considered untimely. CalRecycle may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments. For more information, refer to the rulemaking webpage SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations.