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6. Creating and Updating Applications in OWLS

In this section you will look at creating and updating applications in OWLS for:

  • levy return and payment extensions
  • waivers of the levy
  • using the average tonnage system at your facility
  • submitting an annual return
  • an extension of storage time for material at your facility
  • refunds of levy money paid after a waiver is granted.

Creating and updating applications

Review chapter 4 (beginning on page 32) of the Online Waste Levy System guide to learn about how to create and update applications.

Once you have reviewed the above information, answer the questions below to check your understanding.

  1. Question: True or false? Data entry users can create an application for an extension of time to submit a monthly levy return.

    Answer: True  /  False

  2. Question: True or false? You can view the status of pending and previously requested applications on the Application Summary screen.

    Answer: True  /  False

  3. Question: True or false? Applications cannot be updated in OWLS once they have been submitted.

    Answer:     True  /  False

  4. Question: True or false? When applying to extend the storage time for material (which has previously been reported as gross tonnage) on your site you can enter a ‘Removal Date Sought’ of up to two years after the date the material was received.

    Answer: True  /  False

  5. Question: True or false? Applications for reimbursements are not created in OWLS.

    Answer:     True  /  False

  6. Question: What is the maximum file size that can be attached in OWLS?

    Answer:
    1. 10 MB
    2. 5 MB
    3. 4 MB
    4. 2 MB