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2004-04-02 Measurement Canada Launches Registration Program for Downstream Petroleum
Sector Effective April 5, 2004
In April 2002, Measurement Canada completed its consultations with stakeholders in the Downstream Petroleum Sector. One of the key recommendations from Downstream Petroleum Sector stakeholders called for the creation and implementation of a service provider registration program that would enable qualified organizations to conduct inspections, on behalf of Measurement Canada, of devices used in trade in the sector. Measurement Canada approved the creation of a voluntary registration program.
The primary objective of implementing a voluntary program is to authorize registered organizations to conduct device inspections regulated under the Weights and Measures Act on behalf of Measurement Canada. Measurement Canada is expecting the registration program to enable it to work closely with all service providers in the downstream petroleum sector and to maintain a fair and competitive marketplace for all commercial partners in this sector.
The Terms and Conditions for the program are written in a manner that allows the program to be expanded to other trade sectors should stakeholders from other sectors recommend a similar program during the trade sector review process. In addition to issuing the Terms and Conditions, Measurement Canada has also developed a Guide designed to provide additional information that serves as guidance to organizations interested in the registration program and to Measurement Canada staff in the delivery of the program.
Registration documents are issued in electronic format only and located at Measurement Canada's internet site.
Any enquiries with respect to this communique should be directed to the following Measurement Canada representatives:
Sonia Roussy
Vice-President
Innovative Services Directorate
Measurement Canada
Tel.: (613) 952-4285
Fax: (613) 952-1736
E-mail: roussy.sonia@ic.gc.ca
Roger Alarie
Acting Senior Program Officer
Innovative Services Directorate
Measurement Canada
Tel.: (514) 496-0882
Fax: (514) 283-1864
E-mail: alarie.roger@ic.gc.ca
Alan E. Johnston
President
Measurement Canada
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