Vol. 136, No. 21 — May 25, 2002

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

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. 4543-2-03280 are amended as follows:

5. Disposal Site(s):

(a) Point Grey Disposal Site: 49º15.40' N, 123º22.10' W, at a depth of not less than 210 m;

(b) Sand Heads Disposal Site: 49º06.00' N, 123º19.50' W, at a depth of not less than 70 m;

(c) Victoria Disposal Site: 48º22.30' N, 123º21.80' W, at a depth of not less than 90 m;

(d) Cape Mudge Disposal Site: 49º57.70' N, 125º05.00' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m;

(e) Comox Disposal Site: 49º41.70' N, 124º44.50' W, at a depth of not less than 190 m;

(f) Five Finger Island Disposal Site: 49°15.20' N, 123°54.60' W, at a depth of not less than 230 m;

(g) Haro Strait Disposal Site: 48°41.00' N, 123°16.40' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m;

(h) Malaspina Strait Disposal Site: 49°45.00' N, 124°26.95' W, at a depth of not less than 320 m; and

(i) Porlier Pass Disposal Site: 49°00.20' N, 123°29.80' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m.

9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 20 000 m³.

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, Permit No. 4543-2-03301 is approved.

1. Permittee: Fraser River Port Authority, New Westminster, British Columbia.

2. Type of Permit: To load and to dispose at sea waste and other matter.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 12, 2002, to July 11, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): Various approved sites in the Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, at approximately 49°12.00' N, 123°08.00' W.

5. Disposal Site(s):

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

(b) Sand Heads Disposal Site: 49°06.00' N, 123°19.50' W, at a depth of not less than 70 m (no woodwaste allowed);

(c) PWC Spoil Area 2: 49°07.80' N, 123°14.60' W, at a depth of not less than 18 m;

(d) PWC Spoil Area 3: 49°06.40' N, 123°07.90' W, at a depth of not less than 13 m;

(e) PWC Spoil Area 4: 49°07.80' N, 123°04.00' W, at a depth of not less than 14 m; and

(f) PWC Spoil Area 5: 49°09.40' N; 122°59.70' W, at a depth of not less than 10 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 a disposal site and prior to disposal, the vessel must again call MCTS to confirm its position. Disposal can proceed if the vessel is on the designated site. If the vessel is not within the disposal site boundaries, MCTS will advise the bearing and distance to the site and advise when disposal can proceed; and
(iii) The vessel must 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 clamshell dredge or suction cutter dredge and pipeline, and disposal by hopper barge or end dumping.

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

9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 500 000 m³.

10. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged material consisting of silt, sand, rock, wood wastes and other materials typical of the approved loading site except logs and usable wood.

11. Requirements and Restrictions:

11.1. The Permittee must notify the permit issuing office in writing before commencement of the project as to the dates on which the loading and ocean disposal will occur.

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.

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, regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping". The Permittee should contact the Regional Manager, Regional Marine Information Centre, 2380-555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, (604) 666-6012 (Telephone), (604) 666-8453 (Facsimile), or 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 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, Permit No. 4543-2-06188 is approved.

1. Permittee: Furlong Brothers Ltd., Plate Cove West, 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 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003.

4. Loading Site(s): 48°29.87' N, 53°30.40' W, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 48°30.95' N, 53°31.00' W, at an approximate depth of 110 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 600 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

Proposed Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans for Acrylonitrile

PROPOSED NOTICE

The Minister of the Environment proposes to publish, pursuant to the provisions of Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), the following notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans in respect of acrylonitrile, a substance specified on the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Act. This notice will target facilities involved in the manufacture of synthetic rubber using acrylonitrile that results in releases of acrylonitrile to the environment.

Any person may, within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice, file to the Minister of the Environment comments with respect to the proposed notice. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the date of publication of this notice, and be addressed to the Executive Director, National Office of Pollution Prevention, Environment Canada, Place Vincent Massey, 13th Floor, 351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3. After receiving and considering comments on this proposed notice, the Minister of the Environment proposes to publish the final notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

JOHN ARSENEAU
Director General
Toxics Pollution Prevention Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

NOTICE REQUIRING THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS IN RESPECT OF ACRYLONITRILE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of the Environment requires the persons or class of persons described in paragraph 1 of this notice to prepare and implement a pollution prevention plan in respect of acrylonitrile (CAS Registry Number 107-13-1) which is specified on the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

1. Person or class of persons required to prepare and implement a pollution prevention plan

This notice applies to any person or class of persons who, on the date of publication of the final notice, owns or operates a facility involving the manufacture of synthetic rubber, where such manufacture uses acrylonitrile and results in releases of acrylonitrile to the environment.

2. Activities in relation to which the plan is to be prepared

The Minister requires all persons identified in paragraph 1 to prepare and implement a pollution prevention plan in relation to their manufacturing, storage, handling and wastewater treatment activities involving acrylonitrile.

3. Factors to be considered in preparing the plan

The Minister requires all persons identified in paragraph 1 to consider the following factors when preparing their pollution prevention plan:

(1) The Minister of the Environment's risk management objective is to reduce the releases of acrylonitrile from synthetic rubber manufacturing sources to the lowest achievable levels by the application of best available techniques economically achievable by December 31, 2005.

(2) Acrylonitrile was declared toxic under section 64(c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) and added to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Act. It is considered that acrylonitrile is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. Acrylonitrile is considered toxic to human health because of its carcinogenic potential. Acrylonitrile is categorized as a Track 2 substance under Environment Canada's Toxic Substances Management Policy and thus requires management throughout its life cycle to prevent or minimize its release into the environment.

(3) In preparing a pollution prevention plan, priority is to be given to pollution prevention activities, that is, the use of processes, practices, materials, products, substances or energy that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste and reduce the overall risk to the environment or human health.

(4) In order to achieve the risk management objective described in paragraph 3(1), best available techniques and technologies to prevent and/or control releases of acrylonitrile to the air from point/stack, fugitive, storage and wastewater sources shall be considered. Such consideration shall include, but is not limited to:

(a) adopting standards and operating practices as outlined in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), specifically standards 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts F, G, H and U.

(b) adopting standards and operating practices for control of air emissions from wastewater collection and treatment systems, as appear in the US EPA Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry Wastewater (40 CFR Part 60).

(c) adopting standards and operating practices as outlined in the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) Environmental Code of Practice for the Measurement and Control of Fugitive Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Emissions from Equipment Leaks (CCME-EPC-73E) and as outlined in section 4 of the CCME Environmental Guideline for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Process Emissions from New Organic Chemical Operations (CCME-EPC-72E).

(d) establishing and implementing a leak detection and repair (LDAR) program which includes use of US EPA Method 21 for field measurement of component emissions, current industry-specific emission factors, a leak definition of 500 p.p.m., and component testing frequency equivalent to the CCME Environmental Code of Practice for the Measurement and Control of Fugitive VOC Emissions from Equipment Leaks (CCME-EPC-73E) or the NESHAP LDAR programs.

(e) meeting the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MOEE) interim and proposed point of impingement (1/2 hour) air standards for acrylonitrile as presented in Ontario Air Quality Standards for Acrylonitrile (EBR Registry Number: PA00E0004, Date Proposal Loaded: 2000/02/21) and the MOEE Summary of Point of Impingement Standards, Point of Impingement Guidelines and Ambient Air Quality Criteria (AAQC's) dated September 2001.

(f) using air dispersion models as proposed in the MOEE Discussion Paper Updating Ontario's Air Dispersion Models, March 2001 (EBR Registry Number: PA01E0003; Date Proposal Loaded: 2001/03/20) and developing an air emission summary as outlined in the MOEE Procedure for Preparing an Emission Summary and Dispersion Modeling Report, guidance document for demonstrating compliance with section 5 of Ontario MOEE Reg. 346, dated June 1998.

(g) using the risk management framework as presented in MOEE Discussion Paper Proposed Risk Management Framework for the Air Standard Setting Process in Ontario including Appendix A, March 2001 (EBR Registry Number: PA01E002, Date Proposal Loaded: 2001/03/20).

(5) In order to verify estimated and/or calculated emissions of acrylonitrile, persons identified in paragraph 1 shall consider conducting sampling and testing of on-site air releases.

(6) In order to ensure that the human health risks of acrylonitrile due to exposure are adequately addressed, persons identified in paragraph 1 shall consider:

(a) collecting and analyzing on-site personal exposure data; and

(b) conducting air sampling and testing for acrylonitrile in ambient air at or beyond facility site boundaries at locations that ensure measurement of maximum exposure at ground level.

4. Period within which the plan is to be prepared

The Minister requires that the plan be prepared and begin to be implemented within 12 months of the publication date of the final notice.

5. Period within which the plan is to be implemented

The Minister requires that the plan be implemented by May 31, 2007.

6. Content of plans

Persons preparing the plan are to determine the appropriate content of their own plan; however, the plan must meet all the requirements of the final notice. It must also contain the information to be filed in the Declaration of Preparation referred to in paragraph 8 and have the capacity to generate the information required to file the Declaration of Implementation referred to in paragraph 9 and Interim Progress Reports referred to in paragraph 11.

7. Requirement to keep plan

Under section 59 of CEPA 1999, all persons identified in paragraph 1 shall keep a copy of the plan at the place in Canada in relation to which the plan is prepared.

8. Declaration of Preparation

Under subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999, persons identified in paragraph 1 shall file, within 30 days after the end of the period for the preparation of the plan specified in paragraph 4 or extended under paragraph 13, a written Declaration That a Pollution Prevention Plan Has Been Prepared and Is Being Implemented — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 1 of this notice, to the Minister. Paragraph 16 provides further information on completing and filing this form.

9. Declaration of Implementation

Under subsection 58(2) of CEPA 1999, persons identified in paragraph 1 shall file, within 30 days after the completion of the implementation of the plan specified in paragraph 5 or extended under paragraph 13, a written Declaration That a Pollution Prevention Plan Has Been Implemented — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 5 of this notice, to the Minister. Paragraph 16 provides further information on completing and filing this form.

10. Filing of amended declarations

Under subsection 58(3) of CEPA 1999, where a person specified in paragraph 1 has filed a declaration under paragraph 8 or 9, and the declaration contains information that, at any time after the filing has become false or misleading, that person shall file an amended declaration to the Minister within 30 days after the time that the information became false or misleading using the appropriate form referred to in paragraph 8 or 9.

11. Interim Progress reports

Persons identified in paragraph 1 shall file on or before each of the dates below a written Interim Progress Report — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 4 of this notice, to the Minister. If a Declaration of Implementation is submitted before an Interim Progress Report is due, the requirement to submit such an Interim Progress Report is nullified.

Interim Progress Report No. 1: June 30, 2004

Interim Progress Report No. 2: June 30, 2005

Each Interim Progress Report will report data pertaining to the previous calendar year. Paragraph 16 provides further information on completing and filing this form.

Where a person has filed an Interim Progress Report that contains information that at any time after the filing has become false or misleading, that person shall file an amended report to the Minister within 30 days after the time that the information became false or misleading.

12. Use of a plan prepared or implemented for another purpose

Under subsection 57(1) of CEPA 1999, a person may use a pollution prevention plan prepared or implemented for another purpose to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 1 to 7 of this notice. Under subsection 57(2) of CEPA 1999, where a person uses a plan that does not meet all the requirements of the notice, the person shall amend the plan so that it meets all of those requirements or prepare an additional plan that meets the remainder of those requirements. Persons using existing plans must nonetheless file a Declaration of Preparation under paragraph 8, a Declaration of Implementation under paragraph 9, any amended declarations under paragraph 10 where applicable, and any Interim Progress Reports required under paragraph 11.

13. Extension of time

(1) Under subsection 56(3) of CEPA 1999, where the Minister is of the opinion that further time is necessary to prepare the plan as specified in paragraph 4 or to implement the plan as specified in paragraph 5, the Minister may extend the period for a person who submits a written Request for Time Extension — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 3 of this notice before the expiry of the date referred to in the applicable paragraph 4 or paragraph 5 or before the expiry of any extended period.

(2) Where the Minister is of the opinion that further time is necessary to file an Interim Progress Report under paragraph 11, the Minister may extend the date on which the Interim Progress Report must be filed for a person who submits a written Request for Time Extension — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 3 of this notice, before the date referred to in paragraph 11 for which the person is requesting the extension or before the expiry of any extended period.

Paragraph 16 provides further information on completing and filing this form.

14. Application for waiver of factors to consider

Under subsection 56(5) of CEPA 1999, where the Minister is of the opinion that it is not reasonable or practicable to consider a factor specified in paragraph 3, the Minister may waive the requirement for a person to consider that factor for a person who submits a written Request for Waiver of Factors to Consider — Acrylonitrile, using the form given in Schedule 2 of this notice, providing reasons for the request before the expiry of the period within which the plan is to be prepared referred to in paragraph 4. Paragraph 16 provides further information on completing and filing this form.

15. More information on pollution prevention planning

Additional information on pollution prevention and preparing pollution prevention plans is available from the National Office of Pollution Prevention website (www.ec.gc.ca/nopp), the Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (www.ec. gc.ca/cppic), and Environment Canada's regional offices.

16. Environment Canada contact information

Forms (Schedules 1 to 5) referred to in this notice can be completed electronically at www.ec.gc.ca/nopp/p2forms/acr.cfm. Instructions for completing these forms are available at www.ec.gc. ca/nopp/p2forms/acr.cfm.

Persons completing a form electronically must submit to the Minister both a signed, printed version of the form and an electronic copy on diskette at the address indicated below.

Persons not completing forms electronically should request copies of the forms from:

Executive Director, National Office of Pollution Prevention
Environment Canada
c/o CEPA 1999 Part 4 P2 plans
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 13th Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3
Telephone: (819) 994-0186
Facsimile: (819) 953-7970
Electronic mail: CEPAP2Plans@ec.gc.ca

Forms referred to in this notice are to be submitted to:

Executive Director, National Office of Pollution Prevention
Environment Canada
c/o CEPA 1999 Part 4 P2 plans
Environment Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 13th Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3

For questions about this notice, copies of the Model Pollution Prevention Plan, or more information about pollution prevention planning, contact the National Office of Pollution Prevention (as above) or Environment Canada's regional offices:

For residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Environmental Protection Branch — Atlantic Region
Environment Canada
Queen Square, 45 Alderney Drive, 16th Floor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-9590
Facsimile: (902) 426-8373

For residents of Quebec
Environmental Protection Branch — Quebec Region
Environment Canada
105 McGill Street, 4th Floor,
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E7
Telephone: (514) 283-4670
Facsimile: (514) 283-4423

For residents of Ontario
Environmental Protection Branch — Ontario Region
Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin Street
Downsview, Ontario M3H 5T4
Telephone: (416) 739-5856
Facsimile: (416) 739-4342

For residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Environmental Protection Branch — Prairie and Northern Region
Environment Canada
4999-98th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8890
Facsimile: (780) 495-2758

For residents of British Columbia and Yukon
Environmental Protection Branch — Pacific and Yukon Region
Environment Canada
224 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 3H7
Telephone: (604) 666-2739
Facsimile: (604) 666-6800

17. Reference number: 052502

For administrative purposes, all communication with Environment Canada concerning this notice should refer to the following reference number: 052502.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the notice.)

Pursuant to subsection 71(3) of CEPA 1999, every person to whom this notice applies is required to comply with this notice within the time specified in the notice.

Compliance with CEPA 1999 is mandatory under subsection 272(1) of CEPA 1999. Subsection 272(2) of CEPA 1999 defines the penalties for persons who commit offences under CEPA 1999. Subsections 273(1) and 273(2) further outline the terms and penalties of those persons providing false or misleading information. Penalties under both subsection 272(2) and 273(2) include fines of not more than $1,000,000, imprisonment for a term of not more than three years, or both.

For additional information on CEPA 1999 and the Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and on applicable penalties, please contact the Enforcement Branch at (819) 994-0907.

Schedule 1: Declaration That a Pollution Prevention Plan Has Been Prepared and Is Being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)

2.0 Use of Plans Prepared or Implemented for Another Purpose

Is the pollution prevention plan used to fulfill the obligations of this notice:

— a pollution prevention plan that was previously prepared on a voluntary basis?       ϒ Yes        ϒ No

— a pollution prevention plan that was previously prepared for another government or under another Act of Parliament?        ϒ Yes       ϒ No

If yes, identify the other government requirement(s) or Act(s) of Parliament.

4.1 Nature of Activities

Indicate whether acrylonitrile was manufactured, processed, distributed or otherwise used, and the nature of such activities at the facility for the time period January 1, 1996 to present. For by-products, identify the substances that are the source of the by-product. More than one activity may be identified.

4.2 On-Site Releases

Did this facility release acrylonitrile on-site in 2002 and/or in 1996?

2002:     ϒ Yes     ϒ No

1996:     ϒ Yes     ϒ No

If yes for either year, report below all on-site releases of acrylonitrile in kg/year for that year in the appropriate field.

If no for both years, proceed to Part 4.3 of this Declaration.

4.2.1 Releases to Air

Report all releases of acrylonitrile to air with the basis of estimate code. Include both routine and accidental or non-routine releases.

4.2.2 Underground Injection

Report the total quantity of acrylonitrile injected underground on-site with the basis of estimate code.

4.2.3 Releases to Surface Waters

4.2.4 Releases to Land

Report the total of all releases of acrylonitrile to land within the boundaries of the facility with the basis of estimate code, indicating the type(s) of release(s).

4.2.5 Total Releases

Report the total quantity of acrylonitrile released on-site.

4.3 Off-Site Transfers

4.3.1 No data is required for Part 4.3.1 of this Declaration

4.3.2 Off-Site Transfers for Disposal

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for disposal in 2002 and/or in 1996?

2002:    ϒ Yes      ϒ No

1996:    ϒ Yes      ϒ No

If yes for either year, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal in kg/year for that year in the appropriate field.

If no for both years, proceed to Part 4.3.3 of this Declaration.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the waste disposal company.

4.3.3 Off-Site Transfers for Recycling

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for recycling in 2002 and/or in 1996?

2002:       ϒ Yes          ϒ No

1996:       ϒ Yes          ϒ No

If yes for either year, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling in kg/year for that year in the appropriate field.

If no for both years, proceed to Part 4.4 of this Declaration.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the recycling facility.

4.4 Additional Baseline Information

4.4.1 Existing Pollution Prevention and Pollution Control Equipment and Measures

Describe existing pollution prevention and pollution control equipment and measures for controlling releases of acrylonitrile. Indicate the year the method(s) were put into effect and include estimates of the change in releases or transfers of acrylonitrile in kg/year that those method(s) achieved between installation and December 31, 2001.

5.0 Anticipated Results, Timelines and Methods

5.1 Anticipated Actions

In the table below, describe the anticipated actions to be taken in implementing the P2 plan (Column I). In Columns II and III, identify whether each action represents a pollution prevention or other environmental approach, selecting from the list of options provided. For each action, report the corresponding change to releases or transfers of acrylonitrile anticipated to be achieved from implementation of that action in kg/year, where possible (Column IV). Note that predicting a quantitative change for some actions, such as training, may not be possible. In Column V, relate these changes to a specific element of the baseline information described in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of this Declaration using the appropriate alphabetical label (e.g., for changes to total surface water releases, use the label "C"). In Column VI, identify the planned completion date for each action.

5.2 Total Anticipated Results

The table below summarizes the total anticipated change to releases and/or transfers of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns VII and VIII (relative to 2002), report those changes anticipated to be achieved from implementing all actions described in Part 5.1 of this Declaration.

In Columns IX and X (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of this Declaration.

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

5.3 Detailed Anticipated Results

The table below details the anticipated changes to on-site releases of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns XI and XII (relative to 2002), report those changes anticipated to be achieved from implementing only the actions described in Part 5.1 of this Declaration.

In Columns XIII and XIV (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Part 4.2 of this Declaration.

7.0 Risk Management Objective

Describe how the P2 plan outlined in this Declaration meets the risk management objective identified in paragraph 3(1) of the notice. If this plan does not meet the risk management objective, explain why.

8.0 Factors to Consider

Describe how the P2 plan outlined in this Declaration takes into account the factors to be considered identified in paragraphs 3(2) through 3(6) of the notice.

9.0 Authorization

I have read this Declaration, understand its contents and confirm that the information submitted is correct. I further understand that if any information submitted in this Declaration becomes false or misleading, I must submit an amendment to this Declaration within 30 days after the time that the information has become false or misleading.

Schedule 2: Request for Waiver of Factors to Consider — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 56(5) of CEPA 1999)

Please refer to the instruction booklet "Instruction for Completing the Schedules to the Canada Gazette Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Acrylonitrile" for direction on how to complete this Request.

2.0 Factor(s) for Which a Waiver is Requested

Identify exactly which factor(s) listed in paragraph 3 of the notice for which a waiver is requested.

3.0 Rationale for Request

Explain why it would not be reasonable or practicable to consider each factor for which a waiver is requested.

Explain how consideration of the remaining factors will ensure that the resulting pollution prevention plan will satisfactorily address the substance or group of substances in relation to which the plan is to be prepared.

Optional: Explain which, if any, additional factors you propose to consider in preparing the pollution prevention plan.

4.0 Authorization

I have read this Request, understand its contents and confirm that the information submitted is correct.

Schedule 3: Request for Extension of Time — Acrylonitrile

Please refer to the instruction booklet "Instruction for Completing the Schedules to the Canada Gazette Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Acrylonitrile" for direction on how to complete this Request.

2.0 Request for Time Extension

A time extension is requested (choose one):

(a)   ϒ to prepare a pollution prevention plan. It is requested that the date by which a pollution prevention plan must be prepared as per the notice be extended to ____________________ (specify exact date — year/month/day) for the facility identified in Part 1.0 of this Request. It is understood that the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)" must be filed within 30 days after this date.

(b)   ϒ to implement a pollution prevention plan. It is requested that the date by which a pollution prevention plan must be implemented as per the notice be extended to ____________________ (specify exact date — year/month/day) for the facility identified in Part 1.0 of this Request. It is understood that the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(2) of CEPA 1999)" must be filed within 30 days after this date.

(c)  ϒ to submit Interim Progress Report #____ (specify which Interim Progress Report, as listed in the notice). It is requested that the date by which Interim Progress Report #____ must be filed as per the notice be extended to ____________________ (specify exact date — year/month/day) for the facility identified in Part 1.0 of this Request. It is understood that an "Interim Progress Report — Acrylonitrile" must be filed by this date.

3.0 Rationale for Request

Explain why further time is necessary to prepare or implement a pollution prevention plan or to submit an Interim Progress Report.

For a request for time extension to implement a pollution prevention plan, describe the anticipated impact of the requested time extension, addressing specifically any relevant factors to be considered specified in the notice.

4.0 Authorization

I have read this Request, understand its contents and confirm that the information submitted is correct.

Schedule 4: Interim Progress Report — Acrylonitrile

Please refer to the instruction booklet "Instruction for Completing the Schedules to the Canada Gazette Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Acrylonitrile" for direction on how to complete this Report.

Is this an amendment to a Report previously submitted? ϒ  Yes ϒ  No

If yes, complete Parts 1.0 and 9.0, and any other Parts of this Report where previously reported information has become false or misleading. Previously reported information that is unchanged need not be resubmitted.

Indicate the year on which this Report will be reporting:                          

4.1 Nature of Activities

Indicate whether acrylonitrile was manufactured, processed, distributed or otherwise used, and the nature of such activities at this facility during the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Report. For by-products, identify the substances that are the source of the by-product. More than one activity may be identified.

4.2 On-Site Releases

Did this facility release acrylonitrile on-site in the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Report?

  ϒ Yes    ϒ No

If yes, report below all on-site releases of acrylonitrile in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.3 of this Report.

4.2.1 Releases to Air

Report all releases of acrylonitrile to air with the basis of estimate code. Include both routine and accidental or non-routine releases.

4.2.2 Underground Injection

Report the total quantity of acrylonitrile injected underground on-site with the basis of estimate code.

4.2.3 Releases to Surface Waters

Report the total of all releases of acrylonitrile to surface waters with the basis of estimate code, indicating the type(s) of release(s).

4.2.4 Releases to Land

Report the total of all releases of acrylonitrile to land within the boundaries of the facility with the basis of estimate code, indicating the type(s) of release(s).

4.2.5 Total Releases

Report the total quantity of acrylonitrile released on-site.

4.3 Off-Site Transfers

4.3.1 No data is required for Part 4.3.1 of this Report

4.3.2 Off-Site Transfers for Disposal

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for disposal in the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Report?   ϒ Yes   ϒ No

If yes, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.3.3 of this Report.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the waste disposal company.

4.3.3 Off-Site Transfers for Recycling

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for recycling in the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Report?    ϒ Yes    ϒ No

If yes, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.4 of this Report.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the recycling facility.

5.0 Results Achieved To Date and Methods Used

5.1 Actions Taken To Date

In the table below, describe the actions taken to date in implementing the P2 plan (Column I). In Columns II and III, identify whether each action represented a pollution prevention or other environmental approach, selecting from the list of options provided. For each action, report the corresponding change to releases or transfers of acrylonitrile achieved to date from implementation of that action in kg/year, where possible (Column IV). Note that reporting a quantitative change for some actions, such as training, may not be possible. In Column V, relate these changes to a specific element of the baseline information described in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of this Report using the appropriate alphabetical label (e.g., for changes to total surface water releases, use the label "C"). In Column VI, identify the date each action was completed.

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

¹ Pollution Prevention Methods
— Materials or feedstock substitution
— Product design or reformulation
— Equipment or process modifications
— Spill and leak prevention
— On-site reuse, recycling or recovery
— Improved inventory management or purchasing techniques
— Good operating practices or training
— Other

² Other Environmental Protection Methods
— Energy recovery
— Off-site recycling
— Incineration with energy recovery
— Waste treatment
— Pollution control
— Safe disposal
— Other

5.2 Total Results Achieved To Date

The table below summarizes the total change achieved to date to releases and/or transfers of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 (years reported in the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999")) in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns VII and VIII (relative to 2002), report those changes achieved to date from implementing actions described in Part 5.1 of this Report.

In Columns IX and X (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)."

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

5.3 Detailed Results Achieved

Further describe the total change achieved to date to on-site releases of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns XI and XII (relative to 2002), report those changes achieved from implementing only the actions described in Part 5.1 of this Report.

In Columns XIII and XIV (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)."

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

6.0 Monitoring and Reporting

Briefly describe the indicators that assess progress, the monitoring plan (including the frequency), and the reporting components of the P2 plan in relation to acrylonitrile.

7.0 No data is required for Part 7.0 of this Report

8.0 No data is required for Part 8.0 of this Report

9.0 Authorization

I have read this Report, understand its contents and confirm that the information submitted is correct. I further understand that if any information submitted in this Report becomes false or misleading, I must submit an amendment to this Report within 30 days after the time that the information has become false or misleading.

Schedule 5: Declaration That a Pollution Prevention Plan Has Been Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(2) of CEPA, 1999)

Please refer to the instruction booklet "Instruction for Completing the Schedules to the Canada Gazette Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Acrylonitrile" for direction on how to complete this Declaration.

Is this an amendment to a Declaration previously submitted?    ϒ Yes     ϒ No

If yes, complete Parts 1.0 and 9.0, and any other Parts of this Declaration where previously reported information has become false or misleading. Previously reported information that is unchanged need not be resubmitted.

Notes:

(a) The data collected in Parts 4.1 through 4.3 of this Declaration mimic the reporting format of the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) where possible.

(b) Use the following codes where indicated, listed in declining order of expected accuracy, to describe how each quantity reported in this Part of the Declaration was determined:

  M   Monitoring or direct measurement

  C    Mass balance

   E   Emission factors

  O    Engineering estimates

(c) This Declaration requires reporting of data from the final calendar year (January 1 to December 31) of full implementation of the P2 plan. For this notice, the final year of full implementation can be no later than 2006 or any other year specified to a person who has been granted an extension of time to implement a plan.

4.1 Nature of Activities

Indicate whether acrylonitrile was manufactured, processed, distributed or otherwise used, and the nature of such activities at this facility during the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Declaration. For by-products, identify the substances that are the source of the by-product. More than one activity may be identified.

4.2 On-Site Releases

Did this facility release acrylonitrile on-site in the year identified in Part 4.0 (c) of this Declaration?   ϒ Yes    ϒ No

If yes, report below all on-site releases of the Substance in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.3 of this Declaration.

4.2.1 Releases to Air

Report all releases of acrylonitrile to air with the basis of estimate code. Include both routine and accidental or non-routine releases.

4.2.2 Underground Injection

Report the total quantity of acrylonitrile injected underground on-site with the basis of estimate code.

4.2.3 Releases to Surface Waters

Report the total of all releases of acrylonitrile to surface waters with the basis of estimate code, indicating the type(s) of release(s).

4.2.4 Releases to Land

Report the total of all releases of acrylonitrile to land within the boundaries of the facility with the basis of estimate code, indicating the type(s) of release(s).

4.3 Off-Site Transfers

4.3.1 No data is required for Part 4.3.1 of this Declaration

4.3.2 Off-Site Transfers for Disposal

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for disposal in the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Declaration?  ϒ Yes   ϒ No

If yes, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.3.3 of this Declaration.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for disposal with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the waste disposal company.

4.3.3 Off-Site Transfers for Recycling

Did this facility transfer acrylonitrile off-site for recycling in the year identified in Part 4.0(c) of this Declaration?   ϒ Yes     ϒ No

If yes, report below all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling in kg/year in the appropriate field.

If no, proceed to Part 4.4 of this Declaration.

Report the total of all off-site transfers of acrylonitrile for recycling with the basis of estimate code. Report only the net mass of acrylonitrile that was sent off-site, not the total mass of the mixture containing acrylonitrile. Report transfers to the first off-site location only and not any subsequent transfers by the recycling facility.

5.0 Results Achieved and Methods Used

5.1 Actions Taken

In the table below, describe the actions taken in implementing the P2 plan (Column I). In Columns II and III, identify whether each action represented a pollution prevention or other environmental approach, selecting from the list of options provided. For each action, report the corresponding change to releases or transfers of acrylonitrile achieved from implementation of that action in kg/year, where possible (Column IV). Note that reporting a quantitative change for some actions, such as training, may not be possible. In Column V, relate these changes to a specific element of the baseline information described in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of this Declaration using the appropriate alphabetical label (e.g., for changes to total surface water releases, use the label "C"). In Column VI, identify the date each action was completed.

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

¹ Pollution Prevention Methods

— Materials or feedstock substitution
— Product design or reformulation
— Equipment or process modifications
— Spill and leak prevention
— On-site reuse, recycling or recovery
— Improved inventory management or purchasing techniques
— Good operating practices or training
— Other

² Other Environmental Protection Methods
— Energy recovery
— Off-site recycling
— Incineration with energy recovery
— Waste treatment
— Pollution control
— Safe disposal
— Other

5.2 Total Results Achieved

The table below summarizes the total change achieved to releases and/or transfers of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 (years reported in the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999")) in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns VII and VIII (relative to 2002), report those changes achieved from implementing actions described in Part 5.1 of this Declaration.

In Columns IX and X (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)."

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

5.3 Detailed Results Achieved

Further describe the total change achieved to on-site releases of acrylonitrile relative to both 2002 and 1996 in kg/year and as a percentage. In Columns XI and XII (relative to 2002), report those changes achieved from implementing only the actions described in Part 5.1 of this Declaration.

In Columns XIII and XIV (relative to 1996), include both the changes reported in Columns VII and VIII and those achieved between 2002 and 1996 as reported in Parts 4.2 and 4.3 of the "Declaration that a Pollution Prevention Plan has been Prepared and is being Implemented — Acrylonitrile (Subsection 58(1) of CEPA 1999)."

* Indicate a decrease with a negative sign ("-") and an increase with a positive sign ("+") in front of the reported quantity.

6.0 Monitoring and Reporting

Briefly describe the indicators that assessed progress, the monitoring plan (including the frequency), and the reporting components of the P2 plan in relation to acrylonitrile.

7.0 Risk Management Objective

Describe how the P2 plan outlined in this Declaration met the risk management objective identified in paragraph 3(1) of the notice. If this plan did not meet the risk management objective, explain why.

8.0 No data is required for Part 8.0 of this Declaration

9.0 Authorization

I have read this Declaration, understand its contents and confirm that the information submitted is correct. I further understand that if any information submitted in this Declaration becomes false or misleading, I must submit an amendment to this Declaration within 30 days after the time that the information has become false or misleading.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

May 15, 2002

JACQUELINE GRAVELLE
Manager

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-009-02

This notice announces the release of an exchange of letters between Industry Canada and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning the 37.5-42.5 GHz band. This exchange of letters outlines in an attachment the details of an arrangement between the two administrations concerning the use and sharing of this band between the fixed service and fixed-satellite service entitled "Arrangement Between Canada and the United States on Principles to Govern the Use of the 37.5-42.5 GHz Band." This arrangement, which responds to the international regulations set at WRC-2000, supplements an existing arrangement between Canada and the United States entitled "Interim Arrangement Concerning the Sharing Between Canada and the United States of America on Broadband Wireless Systems in the Frequency Bands 24.25-24.45 GHz, 25.05-25.25 GHz and 38.6-40.0 GHz."

With this announcement, SRSP-338.6, Issue 1, is revised to incorporate the elements in the attachment to the exchange of letters. In addition, the letter has been placed on Industry Canada's Web site under Terrestrial Radiocommunication Agreements and Arrangements (TRAA).

Copies of this notice, SRSP-338.6, Issue 2, and the arrangement are available on the Internet at the following address:

World Wide Web (WWW)

http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum

or can be obtained in hard copy, 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), sales1@tyrellpress.ca (Electronic mail); and DLS, St-Joseph Print Group Inc., 45 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard, Hull, 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 24, 2002

R. W. MCCAUGHERN
Director General
Spectrum Engineering Branch

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT

ACE INA Life Insurance — Letters Patent of Incorporation

Notice is hereby given of the issuance on April 1, 2002, pursuant to section 22 of the Insurance Companies Act, of the letters patent incorporating ACE INA Life Insurance and, in French, Assurance-Vie ACE INA.

May 10, 2002

NICHOLAS LE PAN
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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