Guideline 9: Alternative to Large Cash Transaction Reports to FINTRAC

Appendix 1 A: NAICS Sector Code 22 Utilities

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric, gas and water utilities. These establishments generate, transmit, control and distribute electric power; distribute natural gas; treat and distribute water; operate sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and provide related services, generally through a permanent infrastructure of lines, pipes and treatment and processing facilities.

Sector code 22 includes the following subsector code, industry group codes, industry codes and Canadian industry codes which are business types that can be considered for purposes of the alternative to large cash transaction reports:

Subsector Code 221 Utilities

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric, gas and water utilities. These establishments generate, transmit, control and distribute electric power; distribute natural gas; treat and distribute water; operate sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and provide related services, generally through a permanent infrastructure of lines, pipes and treatment and processing facilities.

Industry Group Code 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the generation of bulk electric power, transmission from generating facilities to distribution centres, and/or distribution to end users.

Industry code 22111 Electric Power Generation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the generation of bulk electric power, by hydro-electric, fossil fuel, nuclear or other processes.

Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in the following are excluded from this code and are excluded for purposes of the alternative to large cash transaction reports:

• manufacturing batteries for the production of electricity (industry code 33591, Battery Manufacturing)
• operating incinerators that generate electricity (industry code 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal)

Canadian Industry Code 221111 Hydro-Electric Power Generation

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the generation of electricity using hydro-electric generation processes. Establishments that use pumped hydro storage generation processes are included.

Canadian Industry Code 221112 Fossil-Fuel Electric Power Generation

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the generation of electricity using fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil) in internal combustion or combustion-turbine conventional steam processes.

Canadian Industry Code 221113 Nuclear Electric Power Generation

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the generation of electric power using nuclear-powered generating plants.

Exclusion(s):Establishments primarily engaged in the following are excluded from this code and are excluded for purposes of the alternative to large cash transaction reports:

• operating nuclear research reactors (Canadian industry code 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences)

Canadian Industry Code 221119 Other Electric Power Generation

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in the generation of electricity, such as wind, solar or tidal power generation.

Industry Code 22112 Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the transmission, distribution or control of electric power.

Canadian Industry Code 221121 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the transmission of electric power from the generating source to the distribution centre, or in transmission and distribution. The transmission system includes transmission lines and the transformer stations that are integral to transmission. The control of electric power, which includes arranging, facilitating or co-ordinating the transmission of electric power between or among electric utilities, is included.

Canadian Industry Code 221122 Electric Power Distribution

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of electric power to the individual user or consumer. The electric power distribution system includes distribution lines and transformer stations integral to power distribution, as well as any dedicated generating stations. Electric power brokers and agents, that arrange the sale of electricity over power distribution systems operated by others, are included.

Industry Group Code 2212 Natural Gas Distribution

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate consumers through a system of mains. Gas marketers or brokers, that arrange the sale of natural gas over distribution systems operated by others, are included.

Industry Code 22121 Natural Gas Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate consumers through a system of mains. Gas marketers or brokers, that arrange the sale of natural gas over distribution systems operated by others, are included.

Canadian Industry Code 221210 Natural Gas Distribution

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate consumers through a system of mains. Gas marketers or brokers, that arrange the sale of natural gas over distribution systems operated by others, are included.

Industry Group Code 2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water, sewage and related systems.

Industry Code 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water collection, treatment and distribution systems for domestic and industrial needs. Establishments primarily engaged in operating irrigation systems are included.

Canadian Industry Code 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water collection, treatment and distribution systems for domestic and industrial needs. Establishments primarily engaged in operating irrigation systems are included.

Industry Code 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities that collect, treat and dispose of waste.

Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in the following are excluded from this code and are excluded for purposes of the alternative to large cash transaction reports:

• operating waste treatment or disposal facilities, except sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities (industry code 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal)

Canadian Industry Code 221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities that collect, treat and dispose of waste.

Industry Code 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the production and/or distribution of steam and heated or cooled air.

Canadian Industry Code 221330 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the production and/or distribution of steam and heated or cooled air.

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