Vol. 133, No. 36 — September 4, 1999

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Alternative Limits under the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations

This notice provides information on alternative limits that have been approved by the Minister of the Environment under the federal Benzene in Gasoline Regulations.

The federal Benzene in Gasoline Regulations set limits for the level of benzene in gasoline and for a parameter called the benzene emissions number (BEN). The BEN relates gasoline composition to the estimated emissions of benzene from vehicles. The limits under the Regulations came into effect on July 1, 1999.

Under subsection 17(2) of the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations, primary suppliers of gasoline (refiners, blenders and importers) could elect to be subject to alternative limits for the BEN, based on their historical gasoline composition. Under subsection 16(2), primary suppliers unable to meet the July 1, 1999, implementation date could also apply to be subject to temporary (higher) limits for both benzene and the BEN for up to six months.

Temporary Limits under Subsection 16(2)

Under subsection 16(2) of the Regulations, primary suppliers may apply for temporary alternative limits for benzene and the BEN if, for reasons beyond their control, they cannot meet the implementation date of July 1, 1999. Primary suppliers may only use the temporary limits until December 31, 1999. Under subsection 16(4) of the Regulations, the Minister of the Environment approves these applications only if:

— the primary supplier has made all reasonable efforts to meet the implementation date of July 1, 1999; and

— that non-authorization of the temporary limits would

— have a significant effect on the supply of gasoline or other petroleum products in the region,

— require the primary supplier to significantly curtail operations or cease operating for a period of time and thereby result in financial hardship, or

— result in the primary supplier going out of business.

In the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement that accompanied amendments to the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations, published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on May 26, 1999, the Minister of the Environment announced her intention to "publish a notice in Canada Gazette Part I identifying the company, its alternative limits, and the period that the limits apply". Pursuant to that intention, the following tables show the temporary alternative limits for benzene and the BEN that have been applied for and approved. It should be noted that under the Regulations, companies can elect to meet the requirements on the basis of yearly pool average limits with associated never-to-be-exceeded caps, rather than meeting "flat" never-to-be-exceeded limits.

Temporary Limits for Primary Suppliers having Elected to use Yearly Pool Averages

Company	Refinery or province of importation	Temporary yearly pool average limits (all expire on December 31, 1999)	Temporary never-to-be-exceeded caps	Expiry date for temporary never-to-be-exceeded caps
		Benzene (% vol.) BEN	Benzene (% vol.) BEN
Petro-Canada	Montréal refinery	1.28% 76.4	4.61% 156.8/198.1	November 15, 1999
Shell	Montréal refinery	2.0% 86.8	4.7% 117.8/220.0	November 15, 1999
Ultramar	Québec refinery and Montréal terminal	1.2% —	3.55% —/134.8	November 15, 1999
Pétroles Norcan	Imports into Quebec	1.54% 66.68	3.0% —	November 15, 1999
Petro-Canada	Oakville refinery	1.75% 80.4	4.29% 140.6/—	September 15, 1999
Standard limits under subsections 16(1) and 17(1)
Standard limits	Benzene BEN	0.95% 59.5	1.5% 102/132

Temporary Limits for Primary Suppliers Subject to "Flat" Limits

Company	Refinery or province of importation	Temporary flat (per-litre) limit		Expiry date for temporary flat limit
		Benzene (% vol.)	BEN
Olco/Neste	Imports into Quebec and Ontario	3.0%	—	November 15, 1999
Spur/Murphy	Imports into Ontario	2.06%	—	September 15, 1999
Parkland	Bowden refinery	1.5%	—	December 31, 1999
Standard limits under subsection 3(1) and section 4
Standard limits		1.0%	71/92

Notes:

1. There are different seasonal per-litre limits for the BEN — summer (1st number) and winter (2nd number).

2. Temporary average limits, which expire on December 31, 1999, take into account gasoline produced/imported before and after the expiry date for the temporary per-litre limits. After the expiry dates, regular limits apply.

3. "—" indicates that no temporary limit was applied for by the primary supplier.

Under paragraph 3(2)(b) of the Regulations, the areas where gasoline sold is subject to temporary alternative limits are:

— Quebec, except that portion of the province that is in the northern supply area (as defined by the Regulations);

— all of Ontario; and

— southern Alberta and southeastern British Columbia (roughly the towns of Provost, Leduc, Drayton Valley and Revelstoke, and all other locations in Alberta and British Columbia south and east of those towns).

In the above areas, the prohibition on selling (as opposed to manufacturing, blending or importing) gasoline containing benzene at a concentration that exceeds 1.5 percent by volume is deferred from October 1, 1999, to April 1, 2000.

Alternative Limits for BEN under Subsection 17(2)

Under subsection 17(2) of the Regulations, primary suppliers may elect for alternative limits for the BEN based on the historical composition of their gasoline. There is no expiry date for alternative BEN limits.

In the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement that accompanied the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations, published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on November 26, 1997, the Minister of the Environment announced her intention that the alternative limits "will be publicly available and will be published by Environment Canada". Pursuant to that intention, the following alternative limits for the BEN have been applied for and approved:

Alternative Limits for BEN

Company	Refinery	Benzene Emissions Number
		Alternative yearly pool average limit	Alternative never-to-be- exceeded cap (summer/winter)
Petro-Canada	Montréal	67.9	115.0/151.0
Shell	Montréal	65.3	110.5/144.7
Petro-Canada	Oakville	65.3	117.1/141.4
Shell	Sarnia	65.0	106.0/147.8
Standard limits under subsection 17(1)
Standard limits		59.5	102/132

Contact

Bruce McEwen, Oil, Gas and Energy Branch, Air Pollution Prevention Directorate, Environment Canada, (819) 953-4673.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part VI of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Permit No. 4543-2-05980 is amended as follows:

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from February 16 to October 15, 1999.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part VI of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Permit No. 4543-2-05981 is amended as follows:

4. Loading Site(s): 46°27.70' N, 48°29.80' W (NAD83), South West; 46°29.40' N, 48°27.60' W (NAD83), North East; 46°29.40' N, 48°29.20' W (NAD83), North West; 46°27.30' N, 48°27.70' W (NAD83), South East; 46°28.10' N, 48°25.00' W (NAD83), Far East.

K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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(Erratum)

DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS

CANADA SHIPPING ACT

Oil Handling Facility

Please disregard the Oil Handling Facility that was designated in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 133, No. 33, dated Saturday, August 14, 1999, on page 2340.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendment

Addition of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) to Part I of the Schedule to Part G (Schedule 1199)

This notice provides the public with an opportunity to comment on the Therapeutic Products Programme's proposal to add gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) to Part I of the Schedule to Part G of the Food and Drug Regulations.

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a central nervous system depressant. It is currently listed in Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), which prohibits possession, possession for trafficking, trafficking, importation, exportation, possession for purposes of exportation and production of this substance and related products. Schedule III is associated with particular offenses and punishments described in Part I of the CDSA.

The CDSA came into force on May 14, 1997, replacing Parts III and IV of the Food and Drugs Act and the Narcotic Control Act. Section 44 of the Interpretation Act allowed for the existing regulations, of which Part G and J of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Narcotic Control Regulations, to remain in effect and thereby support the newly enacted CDSA.

The addition of gamma-hydroxybutyrate to Part G of the Food and Drug Regulations will allow for its legitimate distribution and possession for medical or scientific purposes under controlled conditions. This recommended degree of regulatory control is based on the risk factors and potential for abuse of gamma-hydroxybutyrate.

Notice of this regulatory proposal has been sent to the Pharmaceutical Issues Committee, Deans of Pharmacy, Registrars of Medicine and of Pharmacy, Provincial Deputy Ministers of Health, associations and other interested parties. This proposal is also listed on the Therapeutic Products Programme's Web site at the following address: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb-dgps/ therapeut.

The publication of this notice begins a 30-day comment period. The Therapeutic Products Programme will evaluate the comments received and proceed with a proposal to amend the Regulations. The effective date of this amendment will be the date of registration thereof with the Clerk of the Privy Council.

Comments on this notice may be sent to Julie Gervais, Policy Division, Bureau of Policy and Coordination, Therapeutic Products Programme, 1600 Scott Street, 2nd Floor, Address Locator 3102C5, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B6, or by electronic mail to julie_gervais@hc-sc.gc.ca or by facsimile at (613) 941-6458. All comments should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of the publication of this notice.

The representations should also stipulate those parts of the representations that should not be disclosed pursuant to the Access to Information Act and, in particular, pursuant to sections 19 and 20 of that Act, the reason why those parts should not be disclosed and the period during which they should remain undisclosed. The representations should also stipulate those parts of the representations for which there is consent to disclosure pursuant to the Access to Information Act.

August 23, 1999

DANN M. MICHOLS
Director General
Therapeutic Products Programme

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ACT

Notice No. DGRB-007-99 — Fee Order for the Issuance of a Spectrum Licence to the Railway Association of Canada

Introduction

The issuance of a spectrum licence to the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) for the purpose of authorizing access to the radio frequency spectrum for Canadian railway companies is an administrative change to the type of radiocommunication authorization previously granted to these clients. A spectrum licence will replace radio licences currently issued to members of the RAC for the use of the spectrum allotted exclusively for railway operations in Canada.

On February 20, 1999, Industry Canada issued the Canada Gazette "Notice DGRB-002-99 — Consultation on the Issuance of a Spectrum Licence to the Railway Association of Canada", to consult with the stakeholders as required by section 21 of the Department of Industry Act. This notice announced that Industry Canada proposes to issue a spectrum licence to the RAC, which will permit access to the spectrum allocated to railway operations within specific geographic areas by member railway companies. This will encourage technological innovation and efficiencies in the use of the subject spectrum in Canada.

The administrative burden to both stakeholders and the Department will also be significantly reduced with the issuance of one spectrum licence to replace approximately 4 900 radio licences issued annually for railway operations in the subject spectrum.

In addition, Industry Canada invited comments on a proposed annual spectrum licence fee of $15.00 for each 25 km² of exclusive use of specified frequencies (see Appendix A of fee schedule). This amount is based on the fee currently paid by member railway companies in Canada for the specified frequencies.

The Department will implement the spectrum licence fee as proposed. Complete details of the fees fixed for the spectrum licence issued to the RAC for the purpose of authorizing Canadian railway companies' access to the radio frequency spectrum are set out in the following fee schedule.

In response to the notice, the RAC and the Radio Advisory Board of Canada (RABC) commented that they approve of Industry Canada's proposal to issue a spectrum licence to the RAC. Both associations agreed that this licence will allow Canadian railways to make more effective and efficient use of the radio spectrum with reduced administrative cost. They also commended Industry Canada for its foresight in re-examining spectrum management and stated that this new process will permit the railways to obtain greater spectrum efficiencies and benefits without compromising the principles of spectrum management. Both associations recommended that this proposal be adopted without amendment.

Fee Schedule

The Minister of Industry, pursuant to section 19 of the Department of Industry Act, hereby fixes the following fees, effective the date of publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette. The fees are applicable to a radio authorization issued by the Minister pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act to establish railway communication services in accordance with the terms of the authorization.

Interpretation

1. For the purpose of this fee schedule,

"specified frequency" means the frequencies utilized exclusively for the operation of railways in Canada that are set out in Appendix A of the fee schedule; and

"renewal fee" means the annual fee payable for the renewal of a radio authorization before its expiration on March 31 of every year.

Annual Radio Authorization Fee

Annual Fee

2. The annual radio authorization fee is $15.00 for each 25 km² for the exclusive use of specified frequencies, as set out in Appendix A of the fee schedule for the geographic areas covered in the radio authorization.

Prorated Fees

3. The month that the Minister issues the annual radio authorization determines the applicable prorated fee.

4. The prorated fee is $1.25 for each 25 km² of the geographic area specified in the radio authorization for each month until the radio authorization expires on March 31.

Renewal Fee

5. The renewal fee is the applicable annual radio authorization fee.

General Notes

The aggregate fee will be rounded to the nearest dollar. This is an interim fee regime. The fees may be adjusted in accordance with the establishment of a general fee framework.

JOHN MANLEY
Minister of Industry

APPENDIX A

Railway Frequency Plan

Frequencies (MHz)
From 160.170 to 161.580 (Band edges)
From 452.8875 to 452.9625 paired with 457.8875 to 457.9625
Channel 262: 812.5375 / 857.5375
Channel 272: 812.7875 / 857.7875
Channel 331: 814.2625 / 859.2625
902.000 to 928.000 (Shared frequency band)
Channel 71: 935.8875 / 896.8875
Channel 75: 935.9375 / 896.9375
Channel 79: 935.9875 / 896.9875
Channel 151: 936.8875 / 897.8875
Channel 155: 936.9375 / 897.9375
Channel 159: 936.9875 / 897.9875

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ACT

Notice No. DGRB-009-99 — Radio Authorization Fees for Mobile Satellite Services Using Radio Spectrum Above 1 GHz

Introduction

An emerging class of global mobile satellite service (MSS) radiocommunication networks provide Canadians with a variety of voice, data, facsimile and messaging services throughout Canada that complement terrestrial-based cellular and personal communication services. These mobile satellite networks use radio frequency bands above 1 GHz and normally use 2 to 30 MHz of radio frequency spectrum for communications between subscriber earth stations and the space stations. MSS networks must operate in a manner that permits the mutual operation of competing services when MSS networks share the use of assigned spectrum.

On June 13, 1998, Industry Canada issued the Canada Gazette "Notice No. DGRB-001-98 — Spectrum Licence Fees for Mobile Satellite Services Using Radio Spectrum Above 1 GHz". The notice announced that the Minister will grant spectrum licences to authorize the use of radio spectrum for this class of mobile satellite service provided by earth and space stations. The spectrum licence also permits the service provider to operate an unlimited number of subscriber earth stations.

This approach eliminates the administrative burden of issuing individual licences to each subscriber. It also seeks to treat equitably service providers who now use domestic satellites and pay radio licence fees for the space station, user terminal and gateway stations, and service providers who use foreign satellites and pay only radio licence fees for user terminals and gateway stations.

Industry Canada invited comments on a proposed annual authorization fee of $18,000 per 500 kHz, or portion thereof, of assigned radio spectrum for the use of MSS radio frequency bands above 1 GHz to provide mobile satellite services in Canada. The proposed authorization fee and regime took into consideration the need to fix fees for foreign mobile satellite systems that operate in Canada, reduce fees when assigned spectrum is shared, prorate the annual fees and recover a fair return for the use of the assigned spectrum.

In response to the notice, nine submissions were received from interested parties such as Canadian service providers, telecommunications associations, international satellite operators and consultants. All of the respondents support Industry Canada's broad policy objectives of fostering sustainable competition and innovative services by facilitating the timely and orderly implementation of MSS networks in Canada. Most respondents also favoured charging fees in accordance with the economic value of the assigned spectrum.

A few respondents favoured maintaining the current fee of $41 per terminal. However, many of the respondents agreed with the proposed fee structure, provided the fees could be reduced so they do not impact negatively on MSS customers, and would be comparable or lower than those charged by other administrations such as the United States or Australia. Others suggested ways of treating more equitably existing MSS operators and those who use spectrum assigned to the fixed satellite service (FSS), or those with plans to enter the Canadian market. Some respondents also suggested clarification of certain terminology and a mechanism to have fees adjusted during the transition from a radio licence to a spectrum licence regime.

Industry Canada notes that Canadian service providers find themselves in an environment that is characterized by a small, fully liberalized Canadian MSS market with a growing number of MSS players. Furthermore, these MSS services are complementary to, rather than competitive with, well developed cellular and personal communication services. Finally, the MSS subscriber base has been very slow to develop despite optimistic marketing projections. Given such an environment, the originally proposed fee, which may be more suited for a mature industry, is not appropriate at the moment.

In view of the comments received and the general support for this initiative, and given the environment that MSS service providers now face, the Department will establish a fee framework for the mobile satellite service above 1 GHz by:

1. fixing the annual fee at $540 per 100 kHz of assigned spectrum;

2. fixing prorated fees for new licences at 1/12 the annual fee for each month remaining until April 1;

3. reducing the applicable fee where spectrum is shared by mobile satellite network operators or mobile satellite service providers;

4. implementing the spectrum licence fee regime over two fiscal years; and

5. including MSS service providers that use fixed satellite service (FSS) spectrum under this regime on an interim basis while the Department considers a spectrum licensing regime for the fixed satellite service.

Complete details of the fees fixed for the mobile satellite services using radio spectrum above 1 GHz are set out in the following fee schedule.

Fee Schedule

The Minister of Industry, pursuant to section 19 of the Department of Industry Act, hereby fixes the following fees, effective the date of publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette. The fees are applicable to radio authorizations issued by the Minister pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act to establish mobile satellite services using radio spectrum above 1 GHz in accordance with the terms of the authorization.

Interpretation

1. For the purpose of this fee schedule,

"assigned spectrum" means the specific portion of a radio frequency band or bands above 1 GHz that a mobile satellite service provider or a mobile satellite network operator is authorized to use in Canada;

"mobile satellite service" (MSS) means a radiocommunication service that uses the radio frequency bands above 1 GHz for communications between mobile earth stations and one or more space stations;

"mobile satellite network operator" means the person responsible for the operation of the space and ground segments of a mobile satellite network that provides a mobile satellite service in Canada;

"mobile satellite service provider" means any person authorized by a mobile satellite network operator to provide mobile satellite services in Canada in accordance with a radio authorization issued by the Minister;

"new fee" means the applicable annual, prorated or renewal fee fixed under sections 2 to 5 or section 6;

"old fee" means, pursuant to the Radiocommunication Regulations, the applicable radio licence fees, paid by the holder of radio licences as of April 1, 1999, for the operation of mobile earth stations and for those frequencies at a space station that are authorized for communications with mobile earth stations.

"renewal fee" means the annual fee payable for the renewal of a radio authorization before the radio authorization expires on March 31 of each year.

Annual Radio Authorization Fee

Annual Fee

2. The annual radio authorization fee is $540 per 100 kHz, or portion thereof, for assigned spectrum to provide mobile satellite services in Canada.

Prorated Fees

3. The month that the Minister issues the annual radio authorization determines the applicable prorated fee.

4. The prorated fee is $45 per 100 kHz, or portion thereof, for assigned spectrum that provides mobile satellite services in Canada for each month until the licence expires on March 31.

Renewal Fee

5. The renewal fee is the applicable annual radio authorization fee.

Fee Reduction for Sharing Assigned Spectrum

6. The reduced annual, prorated or renewal fee is

(a) 1/3 of the applicable fee set out in sections 2 to 5, where a mobile satellite network operator is required to share assigned spectrum in Canada with another mobile satellite network operator;

(b) 1/3 of the applicable fee set out in sections 2 to 5, where a mobile satellite service provider is required to share assigned spectrum in Canada with another mobile satellite service provider of the same mobile satellite network operator; or

(c) 1/9 of the applicable fee set out in sections 2 to 5, where both of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) apply.

Fee Adjustments for Phased Implementation

7. The applicable annual, prorated or renewal fee set out in sections 2 to 5 or the reduced annual, prorated or renewal fee set out in section 6 is adjusted so that the aggregate of the fee is

(a) A + 0.2(B-A) during the fiscal year 1999/2000; and

(b) A + 0.5(B-A) during the fiscal year 2000/2001;

where A is the old fee, if any, and B is the new fee.

General Notes

1. Under the Radiocommunication Regulations, as of April 1, 1999, the annual fee for a mobile station that communicates with a space station is $41 and the annual fee for a space station that communicates with a mobile station is $473 for each assigned transmit or receive frequency.

2. The aggregate fee is rounded to the nearest dollar.

3. This fee order applies to radio authorizations for the use of radio spectrum above 1 GHz that is allocated in Canada to the mobile satellite service for the purpose of providing mobile satellite services in Canada. Notwithstanding this, on an interim basis until such time as a separate fee order is established that is applicable to the fixed satellite service (FSS), this fee order also applies to radio authorizations for the use of spectrum above 1 GHz that is allocated to the fixed satellite service for the provision of mobile satellite services in Canada.

4. The fees fixed in this order do not apply in respect of frequencies assigned for telemetry, telecommand, control and feeder link operations.

5. This is an interim fee regime for mobile satellite services using radio spectrum above 1 GHz that may be adjusted as circumstances so warrant.

JOHN MANLEY
Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

INTERPRETATION ACT

Order Directing the Issuance of a Proclamation for the Purpose of Defining "Standard Time" in Relation to the Whole of Nunavut

Notice is hereby given that the Governor in Council, pursuant to the definition of "standard time" in subsection 35(1) (see footnote a) of the Interpretation Act, proposes to direct that a proclamation do issue providing that, for the purposes of that definition, "standard time", in relation to the whole of Nunavut, means Central standard time, being six hours behind Greenwich time.

Interested persons may make representations with respect to the proposed proclamation within 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. All such representations must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice, and be addressed to Elizabeth Sanderson, Senior General Counsel, Public Law Policy Section, Department of Justice, East Memorial Building, Room 5195, 284 Wellington Street, Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0H8, (613) 957-3555.

Ottawa, August 27, 1999

MARC O'SULLIVAN
Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council

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DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE

SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT

Iodinated Radiographic (X-ray) Contrast Media — Decision

On August 20, 1999, pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Deputy Minister of National Revenue initiated an investigation respecting the alleged injurious dumping into Canada of certain iodinated contrast media used for radiographic imaging, in solutions of osmolality less than 900 mOsm/kg H₂O, originating in or exported from the United States of America (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico). The goods in question are usually classified under the Harmonized System tariff number 3006.30.00.10.

Information

Interested parties are invited to file written submissions presenting facts, arguments and evidence which they feel are relevant to the alleged dumping and/or injury. Written submissions should be forwarded to Mr. Ronald Medas or Mr. Richard Chung, Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate, 191 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario KlA 0L5. To be given consideration in this investigation, all such information should be received by September 27, 1999.

Any information submitted to Revenue Canada by interested parties concerning this investigation is deemed to be public information unless clearly marked confidential. Where the submission by an interested party is confidential, a non-confidential edited version of the submission must also be provided which will be disclosed to other interested parties upon request.

A statement of reasons explaining these decisions has been provided to persons directly interested in the proceedings. It is available on the Department's Web site at http://www.rc.gc.ca/ sima/, or you may request a free copy by contacting Mr. Ronald Medas or Mr. Richard Chung, Senior Program Officers, by telephone at (613) 954-1664 or (613) 954-7253, respectively, or by facsimile at (613) 954-2510.

Ottawa, August 20, 1999

ROB TAIT
Director General
Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Deutsche Bank Canada and BT Bank of Canada

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

— pursuant to subsection 229(1) of the Bank Act, of letters patent amalgamating and continuing Deutsche Bank Canada and BT Bank of Canada as one bank under the name "Deutsche Bank Canada", effective August 1, 1999; and

— pursuant to subsection 48(4) of the Bank Act, of an order to commence and carry on business approving the commencement and carrying on of business by the amalgamated bank, effective August 1, 1999.

August 23, 1999

JOHN PALMER
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

The session of the Supreme Court of Canada which would normally begin on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, will be advanced and shall begin on Monday, October 4, 1999.

September 4, 1999

ANNE ROLAND
Registrar

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TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT

PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION REGULATIONS

CANADIAN FORCES SUPERANNUATION REGULATIONS

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE SUPERANNUATION REGULATIONS

Quarterly Rates

In accordance with subsections 46(3) of the Public Service Superannuation Regulations, 36(3) of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations and 30(3) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Regulations, the quarterly rates used for calculating interest for the purpose of subsection (1) of each of the corresponding sections are as follows:

As of:

date	percentage
June 30, 1997	2.4167%
September 30, 1997	2.4047%
December 31, 1997	2.3926%
March 31, 1998	2.3729%
June 30, 1998	2.3535%
September 30, 1998	2.3313%
December 31, 1998	2.3120%
March 31, 1999	2.2935%

MARCEL MASSÉ
President

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Footnote a

S.C., 1993, c. 28, s. 78 (Sch. III, s. 82(2))

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