Real producer questions on EPR reporting, data limitations, methodology decisions, and post-submission review.

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As packaging EPR reporting deadlines approached, producers brought us a wide range of practical compliance questions about reporting assumptions, methodology decisions, compliance risk, and what happens after submission.

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This live Q&A session captures the real questions producers asked during our final US EPR Office Hours session before reporting deadlines, along with practical guidance from the PCX Markets team.

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‍Still working through your EPR reporting? You're not alone.

‍While this session was recorded before the May 31 reporting deadlines, many producers continue to navigate reporting requirements, address packaging data gaps, document methodologies, and prepare for future compliance obligations. The guidance shared in this discussion remains highly relevant for companies at any stage of the reporting process.

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Questions discussed in this session include:

• What happens after an EPR report is submitted?

• How long does the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) review process typically take?

• Will producers receive confirmation, feedback, or requests for clarification after submission?

• What options are available when complete 2023 baseline data is not available?

• Can alternative data sources be used if they are clearly documented in the reporting methodology?

• Has CAA challenged producer methodologies or required revisions to submitted reports?

• What are the potential implications of late filings or requested corrections?

• Are national distribution calculations required, or can producers report using direct sales data?

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You'll also gain insight into:

• Reporting assumptions and methodology documentation

• Using alternative or incomplete baseline data

• Distribution calculations and sales allocation methodologies

• The CAA review process and post-submission considerations

• Common concerns around compliance risk and reporting accuracy

• Best practices for documenting assumptions and maintaining defensible records

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Whether you're finalizing a submission, responding to follow-up questions, or preparing for future reporting cycles, this session provides practical insight into the real-world challenges producers are facing as packaging EPR requirements continue to evolve.

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Watch the recording to learn how companies are navigating reporting assumptions, methodology decisions, and compliance uncertainty across California, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Maryland, and other emerging US packaging EPR programs.