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Vol. 136, No. 20 — May 18, 2002

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING ACT

Order Amending the New Brunswick Hog Marketing Levies (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order

The New Brunswick Hog Marketing Board, pursuant to section 3 of the New Brunswick Hog Order hereby makes the annexed Order amending the New Brunswick Hog Marketing Levies (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order, SOR/84-1.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, February 13, 2002

KATRINA NICHOLLS
Secretary Manager

JOHN BOS
Chairman

ORDER AMENDING THE NEW BRUNSWICK HOG MARKETING LEVIES (INTERPROVINCIAL AND EXPORT TRADE) ORDER

AMENDMENT

1. Subsection 3(1) of the Order is repealed and replaced by the following:

    3. (1) Every producer shall pay to the Local Board or to its agent a levy of $1.25 plus HST per hog marketed outside the province of New Brunswick.

2. Subsection 3(2) of the Order is repealed and replaced by the following:

    3. (2) Any person who receives hogs for which the levy or charge imposed pursuant to subsection 3(1) has not been paid shall collect and forward the levy or charge due and payable to the local board or its agent within (10) days of taking delivery of the hogs.

3. Section 3 of the Order is further amended by adding immediately after subsection 3(2) the following subsection:

    3. (3) In addition to any other remedy available to the local board for non-payment of the levy or charge referred to in this order, the amount imposed pursuant to sections 1 and 2 herein is a debt due to the local board by both the producer and the receiver of the hogs, jointly and severally, and is enforceable in a court of competent jurisdiction until such time as the debt is paid. Interest shall accumulate at the rate of 10% per annum from the date the amount is due to the local board.

4. This order takes effect January 1, 2002.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING ACT

Order Amending the Quebec Beef Cattle Producers' Levies or Charges (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order

The Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec, pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of the Quebec Beef Cattle Order, made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1067 of May 21, 1992, hereby makes the annexed Order Amending the Quebec Beef Cattle Producers' Levies or Charges (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order.

Longueuil, Quebec, April 22, 2002

MICHEL DESSUREAULT
Chairman

ORDER AMENDING THE QUEBEC BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS' LEVIES OR CHARGES (INTERPROVINCIAL AND EXPORT TRADE) ORDER

AMENDMENT

1. Section 3 of the Quebec Beef Cattle Producers' Levies or Charges (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order is amended by deleting subsection (e).

2. Section 3 of the Quebec Beef Cattle Producers' Levies or Charges (Interprovincial and Export Trade) Order is amended by adding the following after subsection (g):

    (h) Règlement sur une contribution spéciale pour l'application du Règlement sur la mise en marché des veaux de grain, Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, February 7, 2001, p. 1280.
    (i) Règlement sur une contribution spéciale pour l'application du Règlement sur la mise en marché des bovins de réforme et veaux laitiers, Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, February 7, 2001, p. 1279.

COMING INTO FORCE

3. This Order comes into force on February 7, 2001.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order.)

This amendment imposes a levy or charge on producers of cull cattle, dairy calf and grain-fed veal produced in Quebec and marketed in interprovincial and export trade.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-03300 is approved.

1. Permittee: 568849 B.C. Ltd., Surrey, British Columbia.

2. Type of Permit: To load or dispose of inert and inorganic geological matter.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 17, 2002, to June 16, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): Various approved sites in the lower mainland, at approximately 49°17.90' N, 123°00.95' W.

5. Disposal Site(s): Point Grey Disposal Site: 49°15.40' N, 123°22.10' W, at a depth of not less than 210 m.

The following position-fixing procedures must be followed to ensure disposal at the designated disposal site:

    (i) The vessel must call the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centre upon departure from the loading site and inform MCTS that it is heading for a disposal site;
    (ii) Upon arrival at the disposal site, and prior to disposal, the vessel must again call the MCTS to confirm its position. Disposal can proceed if the vessel is on the disposal site. If the vessel is not within the disposal site boundaries, MCTS will direct it to the site and advise when disposal can proceed; and
    (iii) The vessel will inform MCTS when disposal has been completed prior to leaving the disposal site.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s) : Direct.

7. Method of Loading and Disposal: Loading by conveyor belts or trucks and disposal by bottom dump scow or end dumping.

8. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 50 000 m3.

10. Material to Be Disposed of: Inert and inorganic geological matter comprised of clay, silt, sand, gravel, rock and other material typical to the excavation site. All wood, topsoil, asphalt and other debris are to be segregated for disposal by methods other than disposal at sea.

11. Requirements and Restrictions:

11.1. The Permittee must notify the permit issuing office in writing and receive written approval for each loading site prior to any loading or disposal. The written notification must include the following information:

    (i) the co-ordinates of the proposed loading site;
    (ii) a site map showing the proposed loading site relative to known landmarks or streets;
    (iii) a figure showing the legal water lots impacted by the proposed dredging or loading activities, giving the spatial delineations of the proposed dredge site within these water lots;
    (iv) all analytical data available for the proposed loading site;
    (v) the nature and quantity of the material to be loaded and disposed of;
    (vi) the proposed dates on which the loading and disposal will take place; and
    (vii) the site history for the proposed loading site.

Additional requirements may be requested by the permit issuing office.

11.2. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activity for which the permit is issued are made aware of any restrictions or conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions. A copy of the permit and the letter of transmittal must be carried on all towing vessels and loading platforms or equipment involved in disposal at sea activities. A copy of the written approval for the appropriate loading site must be displayed with each copy of the permit posted at the loading sites.

11.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.

11.4. Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard, Regional Marine Information Centre (RMIC) regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping." The RMIC is located at 2380- 555 West Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, (604) 666-6012 (Telephone), (604) 666-8453 (Facsimile), RMIC-PACIFIC@PAC.DFO-MPO.GC.CA (Electronic mail).

11.5. Any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, shall be permitted to mount an electronic tracking device on any vessel that is engaged in the disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit. The Permittee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure there is no tampering with the tracking device and no interference with its operation. The tracking device shall be removed only by an enforcement officer or by a person with the written consent of an enforcement officer.

11.6. The Permittee must report to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Branch, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 10 days of completion of loading at each loading site, the nature and quantity of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the activity occurred.

11.7. The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Branch, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit, a list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, the nature and quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the activity occurred.

A. MENTZELOPOULOS
Environmental Protection
Pacific and Yukon Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the conditions of Permit No. 4543-2-04239 are amended as follows:

    10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 8 000 m3 scow measure.

M.-F. BÉRARD
Environmental Protection
Quebec Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06179 is approved.

1. Permittee: La Scie Fisheries, La Scie, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 10, 2002, to July 9, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 49°57.60' N, 55°36.20' W, La Scie, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 49°58.72' N, 55°37.00' W, at an approximate depth of 65 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 400 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06180 is approved.

1. Permittee: Sea Treat Ltd., Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 10, 2002, to July 9, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 50°07.00' N, 56°08.20' W, Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 50°06.70' N, 56°07.50' W, at an approximate depth of 18 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 400 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06181 is approved.

1. Permittee: Viking Sea Products, Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 14, 2002, to August 13, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 51°14.00' N, 56°47.50' W, Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 51°14.00' N, 56°49.80' W, at an approximate depth of 30 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 400 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06182 is approved.

1. Permittee: P. Janes & Sons Ltd., Salvage, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 14, 2002, to July 13, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 48°41.26' N, 53°39.30' W, Salvage, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 48°42.50' N, 53°39.00' W, at an approximate depth of 150 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 2 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06183 is approved.

1. Permittee: Fogo Island Shrimp Inc., Seldom, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 19, 2002, to June 18, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 49°36.65' N, 54°11.00' W, Seldom, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 49°35.80' N, 54°10.50' W, at an approximate depth of 27 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 2 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06184 is approved.

1. Permittee: Woodman's Sea Products Ltd., New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 26, 2002, to June 25, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): (a) 47°35.35' N, 53°32.60' W, New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador; and (b) 47°35.24' N, 53°33.10' W, New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 47°37.00' N, 53°36.00' W, at an approximate depth of 130 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls, except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06185 is approved.

1. Permittee: Aqua Fisheries Ltd., Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 17, 2002, to June 16, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 47°00.40' N, 52°57.41' W, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 47°00.27' N, 52°56.50' W, at an approximate depth of 21 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner that will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 800 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material shall be covered by a net or other material to prevent access by gulls except during direct loading or disposal of the material.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PORTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2002-66-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 66(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(see footnote a)  the Minister of the Environment has added the substance referred to in the annexed order to the Domestic Substances List;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 66(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(see footnote b)  hereby makes the annexed Order 2002-66-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Ottawa, May 9, 2002

DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of the Environment

ORDER 2002-66-03-02 AMENDING THE NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST

Amendment

1. Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List is amended by deleting the following:

143734-28-5

Coming into force

2. This Order comes into force on the day on which the Order 2002-66-03-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2002-66-03-03 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 66(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(see footnote c)  hereby makes the annexed Order 2002-66-03-03 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Ottawa, May 9, 2002

DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of the Environment

ORDER 2002-66-03-03 AMENDING THE NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST

Amendments

1. Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List is amended by adding the following in numerical order:

18375-66-1 26655-41-4 26655-44-7 26655-45-8
131766-73-9 134123-93-6 184378-08-3 185701-84-2

2. Part II of the Non-domestic Substances List is amended by adding the following in numerical order:

15786-0 Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid monoester, calcium salt
15804-0 5-[[4-Chloro-6-[(o-tolyl)amino]heterocyclic]amino]-4-hydroxy-3-[(2-sulfophenyl)azo] naphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid, mixed sodium/ lithium salt
15833-2 Undecadienyne
15910-7 1,3-Benzenedisulfonic acid, 4-[[5-(aminocarbonyl)-1-ethyl-1,6-dihydro-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridinyl]azo]-6-[[4-[[3-[(4-amino-6-chloroheterocyclic)amino]-4-sulfophenyl]amino]-6-chloroheterocyclic]amino-, tri(sodium/lithium) salt
15957-0 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with hexanedioic acid, α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], aromatic diisocyanate, 2,2'-oxybis[ethanol] and 1,2-propanediol
15959-2 Adduct of polyalkyl diisocyanate and 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-1-propanamine
15961-4 1,2-Ethanediol, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 1,4-carbomonocycledicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, t-butyl acetoacetate initiated

Coming into force

3. This Order comes into force on the day on which it is published in the Canada Gazette.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2002-87-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 87(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(see footnote d)  the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed order to the Domestic Substances List;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 87(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(see footnote e)  hereby makes the annexed Order 2002-87-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Ottawa, May 9, 2002

DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of the Environment

ORDER 2002-87-03-02 AMENDING THE NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST

Amendment

1. Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List is amended by deleting the following:

122-96-3 23235-61-2 35435-21-3 51390-19-3
67806-10-4      

Coming into force

2. This Order comes into force on the day on which the Order 2002-87-03-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of Final Decision on the Assessment of a Substance — Hexachlorobutadiene — Specified on the Priority Substances List (Subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas a summary of a report of the assessment of Hexachlorobutadiene, a substance specified on the Priority Substances List, is annexed hereby,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the Ministers of the Environment and of Health intend to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor in Council that Hexachlorobutadiene be added to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), and

Notice furthermore is hereby given that the Ministers of the Environment and of Health intend to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor in Council that hexachlorobutadiene be considered a candidate for virtual elimination under subsection 65(3) of CEPA 1999, and that consultations will be held on the development of a regulation or instrument respecting preventive action in relation to hexachlorobutadiene.

DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of the Environment

ANNE MCLELLAN
Minister of Health

Annex

Summary of the Report of the Assessment of the substance Hexachlorobutadiene specified on the Priority Substances List

Hexachlorobutadiene, or HCBD, has never been commercially produced in Canada. Formerly, the substance was imported into Canada for use as a solvent, but it is no longer imported. There are no natural sources of HCBD in the environment. Current Canadian sources are minor but potentially numerous and include possible releases in landfill leachates, releases during refuse combustion and releases as a by-product in the production of some chlorinated chemicals. At present, the most significant point source of HCBD in Canada appears to be the Cole Drain, which discharges into the St. Clair River at Sarnia, Ontario, and includes outfalls from several industrial companies. The inadvertent production and use of HCBD in the United States are other potential sources of HCBD releases to the Canadian environment via long-range transport through the atmosphere or transboundary movement in shared water systems.

When released into the environment, HCBD partitions to air, soil, water and sediments, but tends to remain in the compartment to which it was released. HCBD is slowly removed from the atmosphere by photooxidation, with an estimated half-life of up to three years. Evidence for long-range transport of HCBD exists, as the substance has been detected in samples taken from various sediment depths in Great Slave Lake. HCBD biodegrades slowly in aerobic water, with an estimated half-life of up to a year, but it would persist considerably longer under anaerobic conditions. HCBD accumulates in the tissues of freshwater organisms, with a maximum reported bioconcentration factor of 19 000, but it is quite easily metabolized and therefore does not biomagnify through food chains. Available data indicate that HCBD meets the criteria for persistence and bioaccumulation according to the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999).

HCBD has been detected in Canadian surface waters, sediments, aquatic organisms and, occasionally, air.

Acute and chronic toxicity data are available for pelagic aquatic organisms, but no information is available on the toxicity of HCBD to benthic organisms.

Concentrations of HCBD in Canadian surface water are lower than the adverse effects thresholds predicted for sensitive pelagic aquatic organisms. Concentrations of HCBD in the sediment of highly contaminated sections of the St. Clair River are high enough that sensitive benthic organisms could experience adverse effects because of their inability to move to less contaminated areas.

HCBD is not likely to contribute significantly to ground-level ozone formation, but it does have the potential to contribute somewhat to depletion of stratospheric ozone and to climate change. The magnitude of these effects would depend upon the concentration of HCBD in the atmosphere; in recent years, the concentration of HCBD in Canadian air has been very low.

Available data upon which to base estimates of population exposure to HCBD in Canada are extremely limited; however, food and, possibly, air appear to be the major routes of exposure. Based on results of studies conducted in experimental animals, the kidney appears to be the target organ of HCBD-induced toxicity. Kidney tumours have also been observed in rats following long-term exposure to HCBD, but only at doses associated with non-neoplastic renal effects. The estimated average daily intake by the general population in Canada from environmental sources is less than a Tolerable Intake derived on the basis of a benchmark dose or effect levels for non-neoplastic renal effects. A Tolerable Intake is the level of intake to which it is believed a person may be exposed daily over a lifetime without deleterious effect.

Based on available data, it is concluded that hexachlorobutadiene is entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity. It is concluded that hexachlorobutadiene is not entering the environment, in Canada, in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends; or that constitute or that may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. Therefore, hexachlorobutadiene is considered to be "toxic" as defined in section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). Because HCBD meets the criteria for persistence and bioaccumulation according to the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and is present in the environment as a result of human activity, the substance will be proposed, under subsection 77(4), as a candidate for virtual elimination under subsection 65(3).

Pursuant to subsection 77(4), because HCBD is considered to be toxic under the Act and meets the criteria for persistence and bioaccumulation in accordance with the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations, is present in the environment primarily as a result of human activity, and is not a naturally-occurring radionuclide or a naturally-occurring inorganic substance, implementation of virtual elimination of HCBD, under subsection 65(3), is being proposed.

It is recommended that sources of HCBD as a by-product in the production of other chlorinated chemicals, such as vinyl chloride, allyl chloride and epichlorohydrin be identified and measures to reduce these releases be investigated.

HCBD releases during refuse combustion were identified. Preliminary information indicates that sources of HCBD from combustion are similar to those of dioxins, furans and hexachlorobenzene. It is recommended that measures to reduce emission of HCBD from combustion sources complement initiatives currently underway to address dioxins, furans and hexachlorobenzene.

Since HCBD is persistent, bioaccumulative, likely to cause effects to aquatic species at low levels of exposure and is not currently used in commerce in Canada, options to prevent its reintroduction into the Canadian market should be explored.

The full Assessment Report may be obtained from the Priority Substances List Assessment Report Page (http://www.ec.gc.ca/ substances/ese/eng/psap/final/main.cfm) or from the Inquiry Centre, Environment Canada, Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3 (1-800-668-6767).

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

CANADA-GERMANY TAX AGREEMENT ACT, 1982

Coming into Force of a Tax Treaty

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 4(see footnote f)  of the Canada-Germany Tax Agreement Act, 1982(see footnote g)  that

    (a) the Agreement Between Canada and the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Certain Other Taxes, the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion and the Assistance in Tax Matters,(see footnote h)  and its Protocol,(see footnote i)  which are hereinafter referred to as "the 2001 Agreement," entered into force on March 28, 2002; and
    (b) the provisions of the Agreement Between Canada and the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Certain Other Taxes(see footnote j)  and its Protocol,(see footnote k)  cease to apply in accordance with Article 31 of the 2001 Agreement.

Ottawa, May 6, 2002

PAUL MARTIN
Minister of Finance

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

CUSTOMS TARIFF

Proposals for CCFTA Rules of Origin Changes — Initiation of Domestic Consultations

The purpose of this notice is to seek views regarding a proposal related to the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). This proposal arises from changes to the HS2002 Customs Tariff that have resulted from the implementation of certain modifications to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS), that came into effect January 1, 2002.

In some cases the CCFTA rules of origin will need to be modified to maintain the intent of the original rule implemented under CCFTA. However, in a few instances, where such modification would result in extremely complex and administratively burdensome rules, Canada and Chile have agreed to consider amending the requirements of the original CCFTA rule. Canadian imports from Chile of the goods affected by such proposed amendments are Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Tariff duty-free or subject to low volumes of trade or both. It is proposed, in these latter instances, not to change the text of the affected rules of origin recognizing that this would have the effect of modifying the requirements of those rules of origin.

Background

Under the CCFTA, Canada and Chile have agreed to provide preferential rates of duty for CCFTA originating goods. The CCFTA rules of origin are used to determine when a good is eligible for CCFTA tariff preferences. Chapter D of the CCFTA (Rules of Origin) sets out the rules to be used in determining when goods are CCFTA originating for the purposes of this preferential tariff treatment. These rules specify that goods originate in the CCFTA territory if they are wholly produced in Canada or Chile, using inputs wholly produced in either of these countries. However, goods containing non-CCFTA materials can be considered to be of CCFTA origin if the non-regional materials are sufficiently transformed in the CCFTA region so as to undergo a process set out in the product specific rules of origin. These rules are generally based on shifts between classification provisions (i.e. chapters, headings or subheadings) of HS System, which both Canada and Chile use as the basis for their tariff schedules. This structure provides importers with transparent and predictable rules.

Effective January 1, 2002, certain numbering and descriptions of tariff subheadings and headings have been deleted or otherwise changed in the HS System to account for changes in technology and trade patterns. As signatories to the HS System both Canada and Chile have reflected these amendments in their domestic tariff schedules. The CCFTA rules of origin need to be amended to reflect the 2002 changes to the HS System. The amendments are being developed in a manner that strives to be neutral, in other words, without changing the original intent of the rules. However, in a number of instances such modification would result in extremely complex and administratively burdensome rules. With a view to minimizing the introduction of complex rules, Canada and Chile have agreed to consider amending the requirements of the original CCFTA rule where Canadian imports from Chile of the goods affected by such proposed amendments are MFN duty-free or subject to low volumes of trade or both. This is the case for certain rules of origin for goods of Chapters 30 and 44 of the Customs Tariff.

Rules of Origin Proposals

Consequently, it is proposed that, when the CCFTA rules of origin are amended to incorporate the 2002 HS changes, the text of the rules for subheadings 3001.10 through 3006.60 and headings 44.01 through 44.21 set out in Schedule I "Pre-2002 Text of Rules to Be Maintained by Proposal" remain unchanged, even though retaining the current text of these rules would result in changes to the origin conferring requirements of the CCFTA.

The goods that will be affected by this proposal are duty-free under the MFN tariff treatment or subject to low volumes of trade between Canada and Chile or both. In the case of many of the goods that would be affected by this proposal, maintaining the text of the current rule of origin will result in less rigorous requirements to fulfill CCFTA rules of origin.

For the reasons outlined below, it is also proposed that the pre-2002 CCFTA origin requirements for goods of new subheadings 3006.70, 3006.80 and 3825.10 through 3825.90 be modified. The proposed rules for these subheadings are set out in Schedule II "Proposed Rules of Origin for New Subheadings."

Subheading 3006.70 provides for gel preparations designed for human or veterinary medicine. Prior to 2002 gel preparations, whether prime goods or waste, were classified under the same tariff provisions in subheading 3824.90. However, in the HS2002 Customs Tariff gel preparations designed for human or veterinary medicine, in the form of waste, are provided for under subheading 3824.80. Changes of such gel preparations from prime goods to waste or from waste to prime goods did not confer CCFTA originating status under the pre-HS2002 rules of origin. Including exceptions in the origin requirements for 3006.70 and 3006.80 for changes between prime and waste gel preparations would result in rules that would be burdensome and complex, and provide no known benefit to traders of these goods. Consequently, it is proposed that the rules for subheadings 3006.70 and 3006.80 would not include such exceptions and would read as set out in Schedule II.

New rules of origin will also be needed for the goods of tariff subheadings 3825.10 through 3825.90, which have been introduced in the HS2002 Customs Tariff to provide for residual products of the chemical or allied industry, sewage sludge and other wastes. Although certain goods of subheadings 3825.10 through 3825.90 were classified with similar prime goods in Chapters 28 through 38, 40 or 90 prior to 2002, it is proposed that the rules for subheadings 3825.10 through 3825.90 would contain no general exceptions for materials of these chapters and would read as set out in Schedule II.

The proposals set out in Schedules I and II will ensure that the CCFTA rules remain transparent and predictable. Officials of the Canadian and Chilean governments have developed these proposals to avoid the introduction of excessively complex rules of origin. In certain instances these proposals would have the effect of liberalizing the current rules of origin.

This notice is to advise industry and other interested parties of the proposal under consideration and provide an opportunity for comment on it. Upon completion of these domestic consultations, the Government of Canada will review any comments received to determine whether it will maintain the current text of the CCFTA rules of origin under consideration, when HS2002 amendments are made to other CCFTA rules of origin. It is anticipated that these amendments will be made in mid-2002.

The tariff items that provide for the goods affected by this proposal, and applicable MFN rates of duty, are set out in Schedule III of this notice. This schedule also indicates the instances in which MFN imports occurred in the pre-2002 tariff items providing for the same goods as the 2002 tariff items affected.

The CCFTA is posted in its entirety, at http://www.dfait-maeci. gc.ca/tna-nac/cda-chile/menu.asp.

The 2001 and 2002 Canadian Customs Tariffs are posted, respectively, at http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/general/ publications/tariff2001/tablewithamendments-e.html and http:// www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/general/publications/tariff2002/ table-e.html.

Concordances that cross reference 2001 tariff items and 2002 tariff items, are posted at http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/ general/publications/tariff2002/concordance0102.pdf and http:// www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/general/publications/tariff2002/ concordance0201.pdf.

Submissions from Interested Parties

All submissions must be received no later than June 21, 2002.

In developing comments, interested parties should focus on whether this proposal will have an impact on products of interest to them.

Address for Submissions

Submissions must be received at the following address: Before June 1, 2002, Denise Climenhage (613) 992-2518 and after June 1, 2002, Sylvie Larose (613) 996-5887, International Trade Policy Division, L'Esplanade Laurier, East Tower, 14th Floor, 140 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5.

SCHEDULE I
Pre-2002 Text of Rules to Be Maintained by Proposal

3001.10-3006.60 A change to subheading 3001.10 through 3006.60 from any other subheading, including another subheading within that group.
44.01-44.21 A change to heading 44.01 through 44.21 from any other heading, including another heading within that group.


SCHEDULE II
Proposed Rules of Origin for New Subheadings

3006.70 A change to subheading 3006.70 from any other chapter, except from Chapter 28 through 38; or
  A change to subheading 3006.70 from any other subheading within Chapter 28 through 38, whether or not there is also a change from any other chapter, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
  (a) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used, or
  (b) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
3006.80 A change to subheading 3006.80 from any other chapter.
3825.10-3825.69 A change to subheading 3825.10 through 3825.69 from any other chapter, except from Chapter 28 through 38, 40 or 90.
3825.90 A change to subheading 3825.90 from any other chapter except from Chapter 28 through 38; or
  A change to subheading 3825.90 from any other subheading within Chapter 28 through 38, whether or not there is also a change from any other chapter, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
  (a) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
  (b) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.


SCHEDULE III
Affected 2002 Tariff Items and Duty Rates

2002 Tariff Item 2002 Tariff Rate
3004.32.00 Free
3006.70.10 Free
3006.70.90 7.5%
3006.80.11 Free
3006.80.19 7.5%
3006.80.90* Free
3825.10.00 7.5%
3825.20.00 7.5%
3825.30.10 Free
3825.30.20 15.5%
3825.30.90 7.5%
3825.41.00 7.5%
3825.49.00 7.5%
3825.50.00 7.5%
3825.61.00 7.5%
3825.69.00 7.5%
3825.90.00 7.5%
4408.10.10 6%
4408.10.90 Free
4408.31.10 6%
4408.31.90 Free
4408.39.10 6%
4408.39.90* Free
4408.90.10 6%
4408.90.90* Free
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* 1999-2001 imports occurred under the pre-2002 tariff item(s) under which goods of this tariff item were classified.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendments

Interim Marketing Authorization

Propiconazole is registered under the Pest Control Products Act as a fungicide for the control of various fungi on apricots, barley, cherries, corn, cranberries, oats, peaches/nectarines, plums, rapeseed (canola), rutabagas, Saskatoon service berries and wheat. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) have been established under the Food and Drugs Act for residues of propiconazole and its metabolites resulting from these uses at 1 part per million (p.p.m.) in apricots, cherries, peaches/nectarines and plums, and 0.05 p.p.m. in barley, oats and wheat. An MRL has also been established at 2 p.p.m. in liver and kidney of cattle to cover residues in food derived from animals fed with crops treated with propiconazole. By virtue of subsection B.15.002(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations, the MRL for other foods is 0.1 p.p.m.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada has recently approved an application to amend the registration of propiconazole in order to allow its use for the control of mummy berry on blueberries. It is also necessary to establish an MRL for residues of propiconazole and its metabolites resulting from this use in dried blueberries, in order to permit the import and sale of food containing these residues.

Before making a registration decision regarding a new use of a pest control product, the PMRA conducts the appropriate assessment of the risks and value of the product specific to its proposed use. The registration of the pest control product will be amended if: the data requirements for assessing value and safety have been adequately addressed; the evaluation indicates that the product has merit and value; and the human health and environmental risks associated with its proposed use are acceptable.

After the review of all available data, the PMRA has determined that an MRL for propiconazole, including its metabolites, of 0.15 p.p.m. in dried blueberries would not pose an unacceptable health risk to the public.

The use of propiconazole on blueberries will provide joint benefits to consumers and the agricultural industry as a result of improved management of pests. In addition, this use will contribute to a safe, abundant and affordable food supply by allowing the importation and sale of food commodities containing acceptable levels of pesticide residues.

Therefore, it is the intention of the PMRA to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to establish an MRL for propiconazole, including its metabolites, of 0.15 p.p.m. in dried blueberries.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate sale of dried blueberries with an MRL for propiconazole, including its metabolites, of 0.15 p.p.m., while the regulatory process to amend the Regulations is undertaken.

April 24, 2002

DIANE GORMAN
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

Name and Position Order in Council
Anderson, George R. M. 2002-708
Department of Natural Resources  
Deputy Minister  
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited 2002-660
Directors  
McKee, J. S. C. (Jasper)  
Paikin, Marnie Marina  
Soublière, Jean-Pierre  
Auditor General of Canada 2002-670
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation  
Auditor  
Bloodworth, Margaret 2002-711
Department of National Defence  
Deputy Minister  
Canada Pension Plan  
Review Tribunal  
Members  
Allen, Wendy Cheryl — St. Catharines 2002-732
Burns, Peter William — North Bay 2002-668
Cochrane, Allan John — Timmins 2002-669
Goudie, Allan John — Regina 2002-666
McCannell, Lois Arlene — Regina 2002-667
Wojciechowski, Stephen J. — Thunder Bay 2002-733
Canada Shipping Act 2002-689
Steamship Inspector  
Smith, Val  
Steamship Inspectors and Inspectors of Ships' Tackle  
Coffin, William Robert  
Doiron, André  
Duranceau, Danielle  
Stannard, Brian  
Cappe, Melvin 2002-701
Prime Minister  
Special Advisor  
Cholakis, Leo 2002-730
Business Development Bank of Canada  
Director of the Board of Directors  
Claydon, Frank 2002-709
Privy Council Office  
Senior Advisor  
Cook-Bennett, Gail 2002-727
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board  
Director and Chairperson of the Board of Directors  
Courtemanche, Andrée 2002-661
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council  
Member  
Cunningham, Lorraine S. 2002-719
Pacific Pilotage Authority  
Member  
Currie, Cynthia 2002-734
National Farm Products Council  
Member and Chairman  
Devins, Reva E. 2002-717
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal  
Part-time Member  
Employment Insurance Act  
Chairpersons of the Boards of Referees  
Manitoba  
Lewis, Meryle Trina — Winnipeg 2002-665
Roberts, Elizabeth Louise — Brandon 2002-663
Simpson, Douglas Ralph — Winnipeg 2002-664
Québec  
Théoret Hélie, Suzanne — Longueuil 2002-662
Grant, William T. 2002-652
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Board  
Member  
Harrison, Peter 2002-707
Department of Fisheries and Oceans  
Deputy Minister  
Hewak, The Hon.. Benjamin 2002-683
Government of Manitoba  
Administrator  
April 26 and May 13 and 14, 2002  
Himelfarb, Alexander 2002-702
Clerk of the Privy Council  
Secretary to the Cabinet  
Himelfarb, Alexander 2002-703
Government of Canada  
Commissioner to Administer Oaths  
Immigration and Refugee Board  
Coordinating Members  
Figg, Lois Delia 2002-654, 2002-655
Kagedan, Ian J. 2002-653
Full-time Members  
Figg, Lois Delia 2002-655
Kagedan, Ian J. 2002-653
Rickwood, Roger R. 2002-718
Judd, Jim 2002-710
Secretary of the Treasury Board and Comptroller General of Canada  
Kieffer, Frédéric 2002-716
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency  
Director of the Board of Management  
LaRocque, Judith 2002-713
Department of Canadian Heritage  
Deputy Minister  
MacDonald, Pierre 2002-729
Export Development Canada  
Director of the Board of Directors  
Morris, Claire 2002-706
Privy Council Office — Intergovernmental Affairs  
Deputy Minister  
National Parole Board  
Part-time Members  
Dion, Pierre R. 2002-726
Eagan, J. J. Michael 2002-725
Jeandonnet, Anne-Martine 2002-724
Lisowski, John Richard 2002-726
Pierrot, Ronald 2002-728
Renewable Resources Board  
Member  
Port Authority  
Directors  
Campbell, Stephen D. — Saint John 2002-659
Desgagnés, Yvan — Quebec 2002-722
Morency, Jean-Paul — Quebec 2002-723
Spangenberg, Rolf — Saint John 2002-659
Swenor, Robert J. — Hamilton 2002-657
Tessier-Couture, Claudette — Quebec 2002-721
Vohora, Praveen K. — Prince Rupert 2002-720
Walker, Keri — Saint John 2002-658
Ranger, Louis 2002-712
Department of Transport  
Deputy Minister  
Roscoe, The Hon. Elizabeth A. 2002-684
Government of Nova Scotia  
Administrator  
April 27 to 29, 2002  
Schultz, Katherine Joyce 2002-731
National Research Council of Canada  
Member  
Smith, Faye Helen 2002-656
Civil Aviation Tribunal  
Chairman  
Wernick, Michael 2002-715
Department of Canadian Heritage  
Associate Deputy Minister  
Wouters, Wayne 2002-704
Department of Human Resources Development  
Deputy Minister  
Deputy Minister of Labour  
Canada Employment Insurance Commission  
Commissioner and Chairperson  

May 9, 2002

JACQUELINE GRAVELLE
Manager

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-003-02

Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is revising the Radio Standards Procedure 100 (RSP-100) that specifies the procedural requirements to be followed and the information to be submitted by an applicant wishing to obtain certification of radiocommunication apparatus from the Certification and Engineering Bureau of Industry Canada. The revised version is:

    Radio Standards Procedure 100 (RSP-100), Issue 8, Revision 1, Radio Equipment Certification Procedure.

This Revision 1 of RSP-100, Issue 8, takes into account the comments received during the 90-day public comment period that followed the release of the original document and will take effect as of the date of publication of this notice.

Any inquiries on this notice should be directed to the Manager, Radio Equipment Standards, (613) 990-4699 (Telephone), (613) 991-3961 (Facsimile), res.nmr@ic.gc.ca (Electronic mail).

RSP-100 is available on the Industry Canada Web site, at the following address:

    http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum

Hard copies of the documents are available, for a fee, from: Tyrell Press Ltd., 2714 Fenton Road, Gloucester, Ontario K1T 3T7, 1-800-267-4862 (Canada toll-free telephone), 1-800-574-0137 (United States toll-free telephone), (613) 822-0740 (Worldwide telephone), (613) 822-1089 (Facsimile); and DLS, St. Joseph Print Group Inc., 45 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S7, 1-888-562-5561 (Canada toll-free telephone), 1-800-565-7757 (Canada toll-free facsimile), (819) 779-4335 (Worldwide telephone), (819) 779-2833 (Worldwide facsimile).

May 18, 2002

R. W. MCCAUGHERN
Director General
Spectrum Engineering

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DEPARTMENT OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

CRIMINAL CODE

Designation as Fingerprint Examiner

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person as a Fingerprint Examiner:

Michel Drolet
of the City of Montreal Police Service

Ottawa, April 10, 2002

NICOLE JAUVIN
Deputy Solicitor General of Canada

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 Footnote a 

S.C. 1999, c. 33

 Footnote b 

S.C. 1999, c. 33

 Footnote c 

S.C. 1999, c. 33

 Footnote d 

S.C. 1999, c. 33

 Footnote e 

S.C. 1999, c. 33

 Footnote f 

S.C. 2001, c. 30, s. 45

 Footnote g 

S.C. 1980-81-82-83, c. 156

 Footnote h 

S.C. 2001, c. 30, Sch. 8, Part 1

 Footnote i 

S.C. 2001, c. 30, Sch. 8, Part 2

 Footnote j 

S.C. 1980-81-82-83, c. 156, Sch. I (until March 28, 2002g)

 Footnote k 

S.C. 1980-81-82-83, c. 156, Sch. II (until March 28, 2002g)

 

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