Discussion Document
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations

under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Transportation Systems Branch
Environment Canada

July 2004

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction
   1. Policy background
   2. Marine engines and recreational vehicles in Canada
   3. Planned regulatory program
2. Regulatory Framework
   1. Vehicles and Engines Subject to the Planned Regulations
   2. Persons Affected by the Planned Regulations
3. National Emissions Mark
4. Emission Standards
   1. Emission control system, defeat device and adjustable parameters
   2. Exhaust, crankcase and evaporative emission standards
   3. Vehicle and engine covered by an EPA certificate of conformity and sold concurrently in Canada and the U.S.
5. Averaging Requirements
   1. Equations used in averaging calculations.
   2. Framework for averaging
6. Evidence of Conformity
7. Importing a Vehicle or Engine
8. Other Obligations
   1. To provide maintenance instructions
   2. To label every snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, and all-terrain vehicle with removable hangtag
   3. To affix an identification number
   4. To give a notice of defect
   5. To provide a vehicle or engine
9. Special Cases
   1. Vehicles and engines imported in Canada solely for purposes of exhibition, demonstration, evaluation or testing
   2. Incomplete vehicle or engine
   3. Replacement engine
   4. Engine or vehicle for which the Governor-in-Council has granted an exemption
10. Next Steps
11. Appendix A - Definitions of Vehicles and Engines to be Covered by the Planned Regulations
12. Appendix B - Developing CFR Averaging Equations to Fit the Canadian Regulatory Framework