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Vol. 133, No. 52 — December 25, 1999
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 1999 — Amendment
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 16(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, that the Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 1999, published February 13, 1999, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, is amended by repealing item 2(see footnote 1) of Schedule I to the Notice.
Background
Substances included in the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) notices are chosen from selected lists of substances of concern which have been compiled using scientific screening criteria for toxicity and environmental impacts. Environment Canada also reviews deletions from candidate lists. The United States Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) delisted acetone in 1995. Acetone was originally included in the NPRI notices because it was listed on the TRI. Acetone is not on any other lists of concern used to determine what substances should be included in the NPRI notices.
Because acetone is used and released in large quantities, Environment Canada carefully considered available information before concluding that acetone should be deleted from Schedule I to the Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 1999. The decision to remove acetone from the TRI and associated documentation was reviewed by Environment Canada. Information on ambient concentrations in Canadian cities as well as around manufacturing facilities was analyzed and compared to known effects thresholds. An independent assessment of information compiled to date was commissioned by Environment Canada and consultations were held with stakeholders on the deletion of acetone.
Assessments indicate that acetone at its current ambient levels in the environment does not pose a threat to health or the environment as the levels are many times lower than the levels known to produce acute or chronic effects. Acetone is not a volatile organic compound and has a minimal contribution to the formation of ozone at ground level. Acetone does not have any ozone-depleting potential.
Environment Canada will continue monitoring ambient air levels of acetone to track any increases.
Responses or enquiries concerning this notice shall be addressed to one of the following addresses:
British Columbia and Yukon
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
224 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3H7
Telephone: (604) 666-3890
Facsimile: (604) 666-6800
Electronic mail: Michael.DeAbreu@ec.gc.ca
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Twin Atria No. 2, Room 200
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8726/951-8730
Facsimile: (780) 495-2615
Electronic mail: Art.Beckett@ec.gc.ca Nancy.Taschuk@ec.gc.ca
Ontario
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environmental Protection Branch, Ontario Region
Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor
Downsview, Ontario
M3H 5T4
Telephone: (416) 739-5886/739-5890
Facsimile: (416) 739-4326
Electronic mail: Suzanne.Spicer@ec.gc.ca Terry.Mah@ec.gc.ca
Quebec
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
105 McGill Street, 4th Floor
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 2E7
Telephone: (514) 283-0193
Facsimile: (514) 496-6982
Electronic mail: Anne-Marie.Carter@ec.gc.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Queen Square, 16th Floor
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-4482
Facsimile: (902) 426-8373
Electronic mail: npri_atl@ec.gc.ca
Headquarters
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Place Vincent Massey, 9th Floor
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Hull, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Telephone: (819) 953-1656
Facsimile: (819) 994-3266
Electronic mail: NPRI@ec.gc.ca
DAVID L. EGAR
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
Environmental Protection Service
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2000
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 16(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, that for the purpose of assessing whether a substance listed in Schedule 1 is toxic, or is capable of becoming toxic, or for the purpose of assessing whether to control, or the manner in which to control such a substance, any person who owns or operates a facility described in Schedule 2 of this notice during the 2000 calendar year, and who possesses or who may reasonably be expected to have access to information described in Schedule 3, shall provide the Minister of the Environment with this information no later than June 1, 2001. Where appropriate, terms contained in this notice and its schedules have been defined in Schedule 4.
Responses or enquiries concerning this notice shall be addressed to one of the following addresses:
British Columbia and Yukon
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
224 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3H7
Telephone: (604) 666-3890
Facsimile: (604) 666-6800
Electronic mail: Michael.DeAbreu@ec.gc.ca
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Twin Atria No. 2, Room 200
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8726/951-8730
Facsimile: (780) 495-2615
Electronic mail: Art.Beckett@ec.gc.ca Nancy.Taschuk@ec.gc.ca
Ontario
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environmental Protection Branch, Ontario Region
Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor
Downsview, Ontario
M3H 5T4
Telephone: (416) 739-5886/739-5890
Facsimile: (416) 739-4326
Electronic mail: Suzanne.Spicer@ec.gc.ca Terry.Mah@ec.gc.ca
Quebec
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
105 McGill Street, 4th Floor
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 2E7
Telephone: (514) 283-0193
Facsimile: (514) 496-6982
Electronic mail: Anne-Marie.Carter@ec.gc.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Queen Square, 16th Floor
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-4482
Facsimile: (902) 426-8373
Electronic mail: npri_atl@ec.gc.ca
Headquarters
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Environment Canada
Place Vincent Massey, 9th Floor
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Hull, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Telephone: (819) 953-1656
Facsimile: (819) 994-3266
Electronic mail: NPRI@ec.gc.ca
Pursuant to subsection 19(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit, with their information, a written request that it be treated as confidential. The Minister may, in accordance with section 20 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, release information provided pursuant to this notice.
Those who are required to report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) must register at one of the aforementioned addresses to receive a copy of the Guidance Documents for 2000 and reporting software.
The Guidance Documents for 2000 and reporting software will be mailed to facilities for which reports are received for the 1999 reporting year. Correspondence will be addressed to the company coordinator identified in the 1999 NPRI report; if none was indicated, the documents will be sent to the technical contact. Notwithstanding the above, obtaining the Guidance Documents for 2000 and the reporting software is the responsibility of any person who is required to report to the NPRI. Those who have not received their copies by April 14, 2001, must contact Environment Canada at one of the aforementioned addresses.
DAVID L. EGAR
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
Environmental Protection Service
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
SCHEDULE 1
National Pollutant Release Inventory Substances
For the purpose of this notice, the substances for which information shall be provided are:
PART 1
| number | Name | CAS Registry Number1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Acetaldehyde | 75-07-0 |
| 2. | Acetonitrile | 75-05-8 |
| 3. | Acetophenone | 98-86-2 |
| 4. | Acrolein(see footnote 2) | 107-02-08 |
| 5. | Acrylamide | 79-06-1 |
| 6. | Acrylic acid(see footnote 3) | 79-10-7 |
| 7. | Acrylonitrile | 107-13-1 |
| 8. | Alkanes, C6-18, chloro | 68920-70-7 |
| 9. | Alkanes, C10-13, chloro | 85535-84-8 |
| 10. | Allyl alcohol | 107-18-6 |
| 11. | Allyl chloride | 107-05-1 |
| 12. | Aluminum(see footnote 4) | 7429-90-5 |
| 13. | Aluminum oxide(see footnote 5) | 1344-28-1 |
| 14. | Ammonia (total)(see footnote 6) | * |
| 15. | Aniline(see footnote 7) | 62-53-3 |
| 16. | Anthracene | 120-12-7 |
| 17. | Antimony(see footnote 8) | * |
| 18. | Arsenic(see footnote 9) | * |
| 19. | Asbestos (see footnote 10) | 1332-21-4 |
| 20. | Benzene | 71-43-2 |
| 21. | Benzoyl chloride | 98-88-4 |
| 22. | Benzoyl peroxide | 94-36-0 |
| 23. | Benzyl chloride | 100-44-7 |
| 24. | Biphenyl | 92-52-4 |
| 25. | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | 103-23-1 |
| 26. | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 117-81-7 |
| 27. | Boron trifluoride | 7637-07-2 |
| 28. | Bromine | 7726-95-6 |
| 29. | 1-Bromo-2-chloroethane | 107-04-0 |
| 30. | Bromomethane | 74-83-9 |
| 31. | 1,3-Butadiene | 106-99-0 |
| 32. | 2-Butoxyethanol | 111-76-2 |
| 33. | Butyl acrylate | 141-32-2 |
| 34. | i-Butyl alcohol | 78-83-1 |
| 35. | n-Butyl alcohol | 71-36-3 |
| 36. | sec-Butyl alcohol | 78-92-2 |
| 37. | tert-Butyl alcohol | 75-65-0 |
| 38. | Butyl benzyl phthalate | 85-68-7 |
| 39. | 1,2-Butylene oxide | 106-88-7 |
| 40. | Butyraldehyde | 123-72-8 |
| 41. | C.I. Acid Green 3 | 4680-78-8 |
| 42. | C.I. Basic Green 4 | 569-64-2 |
| 43. | C.I. Basic Red 1 | 989-38-8 |
| 44. | C.I. Direct Blue 218 | 28407-37-6 |
| 45. | C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 | 2832-40-8 |
| 46. | C.I. Food Red 15 | 81-88-9 |
| 47. | C.I. Solvent Orange 7 | 3118-97-6 |
| 48. | C.I. Solvent Yellow 14 | 842-07-9 |
| 49. | Cadmium(see footnote 11) | * |
| 50. | Calcium cyanamide | 156-62-7 |
| 51. | Calcium fluoride | 7789-75-5 |
| 52. | Carbon disulphide | 75-15-0 |
| 53. | Carbon tetrachloride | 56-23-5 |
| 54. | Catechol | 120-80-9 |
| 55. | CFC-11 | 75-69-4 |
| 56. | CFC-12 | 75-71-8 |
| 57. | CFC-13 | 75-72-9 |
| 58. | CFC-114 | 76-14-2 |
| 59. | CFC-115 | 76-15-3 |
| 60. | Chlorendic acid | 115-28-6 |
| 61. | Chlorine | 7782-50-5 |
| 62. | Chlorine dioxide | 10049-04-4 |
| 63. | Chloroacetic acid(see footnote 12) | 79-11-8 |
| 64. | Chlorobenzene | 108-90-7 |
| 65. | Chloroethane | 75-00-3 |
| 66. | Chloroform | 67-66-3 |
| 67. | Chloromethane | 74-87-3 |
| 68. | 3-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propene | 563-47-3 |
| 69. | 3-Chloropropionitrile | 542-76-7 |
| 70. | Chromium(see footnote 13) | * |
| 71. | Cobalt(see footnote 14) | * |
| 72. | Copper (see footnote 15) | * |
| 73. | Cresol(see footnote 16)(see footnote 17) | 1319-77-3 |
| 74. | m-Cresol (see footnote 18) | 108-39-4 |
| 75. | o-Cresol(see footnote 19) | 95-48-7 |
| 76. | p-Cresol (see footnote 20) | 106-44-5 |
| 77. | Crotonaldehyde | 4170-30-3 |
| 78. | Cumene | 98-82-8 |
| 79. | Cumene hydroperoxide | 80-15-9 |
| 80. | Cyanides (see footnote 21) | * |
| 81. | Cyclohexane | 110-82-7 |
| 82. | Cyclohexanol | 108-93-0 |
| 83. | Decabromodiphenyl oxide | 1163-19-5 |
| 84. | 2,4-Diaminotoluene(see footnote 22) | 95-80-7 |
| 85. | 2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol | 128-37-0 |
| 86. | Dibutyl phthalate | 84-74-2 |
| 87. | o-Dichlorobenzene | 95-50-1 |
| 88. | p-Dichlorobenzene | 106-46-7 |
| 89. | 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 612-83-9 |
| 90. | 1,2-Dichloroethane | 107-06-2 |
| 91. | Dichloromethane | 75-09-2 |
| 92. | 2,4-Dichlorophenol(see footnote 23) | 120-83-2 |
| 93. | 1,2-Dichloropropane | 78-87-5 |
| 94. | Dicyclopentadiene | 77-73-6 |
| 95. | Diethanolamine (see footnote 24) | 111-42-2 |
| 96. | Diethyl phthalate | 84-66-2 |
| 97. | Diethyl sulphate | 64-67-5 |
| 98. | Dimethylamine | 124-40-3 |
| 99. | N,N-Dimethylaniline(see footnote 25) | 121-69-7 |
| 100. | Dimethyl phenol | 1300-71-6 |
| 101. | Dimethyl phthalate | 131-11-3 |
| 102. | Dimethyl sulphate | 77-78-1 |
| 103. | 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol (see footnote 26) | 534-52-1 |
| 104. | 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 121-14-2 |
| 105. | 2,6-Dinitrotoluene | 606-20-2 |
| 106. | Dinitrotoluene(see footnote 27) | 25321-14-6 |
| 107. | Di-n-octyl phthalate | 117-84-0 |
| 108. | 1,4-Dioxane | 123-91-1 |
| 109. | Diphenylamine | 122-39-4 |
| 100. | Epichlorohydrin | 106-89-8 |
| 111. | 2-Ethoxyethanol | 110-80-5 |
| 112. | 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate | 111-15-9 |
| 113. | Ethoxynonyl benzene | 28679-13-2 |
| 114. | Ethyl acrylate | 140-88-5 |
| 115. | Ethylbenzene | 100-41-4 |
| 116. | Ethyl chloroformate | 541-41-3 |
| 117. | Ethylene | 74-85-1 |
| 118. | Ethylene glycol | 107-21-1 |
| 119. | Ethylene oxide | 75-21-8 |
| 120. | Ethylene thiourea | 96-45-7 |
| 121. | Fluorine | 7782-41-4 |
| 122. | Formaldehyde | 50-00-0 |
| 123. | Formic acid | 64-18-6 |
| 124. | Halon 1211 | 353-59-3 |
| 125. | Halon 1301 | 75-63-8 |
| 126. | HCFC-22 | 75-45-6 |
| 127. | HCFC-122 and all isomers(see footnote 28) | 41834-16-6 |
| 128. | HCFC-123 and all isomers(see footnote 29) | 34077-87-7 |
| 129. | HCFC 124 and all isomers(see footnote 30) | 63938-10-3 |
| 130. | HCFC-141b | 1717-00-6 |
| 131. | HCFC-142b | 75-68-3 |
| 132. | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 77-47-4 |
| 133. | Hexachloroethane | 67-72-1 |
| 134. | Hexachlorophene | 70-30-4 |
| 135. | n-Hexane | 110-54-3 |
| 136. | Hydrazine(see footnote 31) | 302-01-2 |
| 137. | Hydrochloric acid | 7647-01-0 |
| 138. | Hydrogen cyanide | 74-90-8 |
| 139. | Hydrogen fluoride | 7664-39-3 |
| 140. | Hydrogen sulphide | 7783-06-4 |
| 141. | Hydroquinone(see footnote 32) | 123-31-9 |
| 142. | Iron pentacarbonyl | 13463-40-6 |
| 143. | Isobutyraldehyde | 78-84-2 |
| 144. | Isophorone diisocyanate | 4098-71-9 |
| 145. | Isoprene | 78-79-5 |
| 146. | Isopropyl alcohol | 67-63-0 |
| 147. | p,p'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 80-05-7 |
| 148. | Isosafrole | 120-58-1 |
| 149. | Lead(see footnote 33) | * |
| 150. | Lithium carbonate | 554-13-2 |
| 151. | Maleic anhydride | 108-31-6 |
| 152. | Manganese (see footnote 34) | * |
| 153. | 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 149-30-4 |
| 154. | Methanol | 67-56-1 |
| 155. | 2-Methoxyethanol | 109-86-4 |
| 156. | 2-Methoxyethyl acetate | 110-49-6 |
| 157. | Methyl acrylate | 96-33-3 |
| 158. | Methyl tert-butyl ether | 1634-04-4 |
| 159. | p,p'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) | 101-14-4 |
| 160. | 1,1-Methylenebis(4-isocyanatocyclohexane) | 5124-30-1 |
| 161. | Methylenebis(phenylisocyanate) | 101-68-8 |
| 162. | p,p'-Methylenedianiline | 101-77-9 |
| 163. | Methyl ethyl ketone | 78-93-3 |
| 164. | Methyl iodide | 74-88-4 |
| 165. | Methyl isobutyl ketone | 108-10-1 |
| 166. | Methyl methacrylate | 80-62-6 |
| 167. | N-Methylolacrylamide | 924-42-5 |
| 168. | 2-Methylpyridine | 109-06-8 |
| 169. | N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 872-50-4 |
| 170. | Michler's ketone(see footnote 35) | 90-94-8 |
| 171. | Molybdenum trioxide | 1313-27-5 |
| 172. | Naphthalene | 91-20-3 |
| 173. | Nickel (see footnote 36) | * |
| 174. | Nitrate ion(see footnote 37) | * |
| 175. | Nitric acid | 7697-37-2 |
| 176. | Nitrilotriacetic acid(see footnote 38) | 139-13-9 |
| 177. | p-Nitroaniline | 100-01-6 |
| 178. | Nitrobenzene | 98-95-3 |
| 179. | Nitroglycerin | 55-63-0 |
| 180. | p-Nitrophenol(see footnote 39) | 100-02-7 |
| 181. | 2-Nitropropane | 79-46-9 |
| 182. | N-Nitrosodiphenylamine | 86-30-6 |
| 183. | Nonylphenol | 104-40-5 |
| 184. | Nonylphenol hepta(oxyethylene) ethanol | 27177-05-5 |
| 185. | Nonylphenol, industrial | 84852-15-3 |
| 186. | Nonylphenol nona(oxyethylene) ethanol | 27177-08-8 |
| 187. | n-Nonylphenol(see footnote 40) | 25154-52-3 |
| 188. | Nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether | 9016-45-9 |
| 189. | p-Nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether | 26027-38-3 |
| 190. | Nonylphenoxy ethanol | 27986-36-3 |
| 191. | 2-(p-Nonylphenoxy) ethanol | 104-35-8 |
| 192. | 2-(2-(p-Nonylphenoxy)ethoxy) ethanol | 20427-84-3 |
| 193. | 2-(2-(2-(2-(p-Nonylphenoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy) ethoxy) ethanol | 7311-27-5 |
| 194. | 4-tert-Octylphenol(see footnote 41) | 140-66-9 |
| 195. | Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(nonylphenyl)ether (see footnote 42) | 37251-69-7 |
| 196. | Paraldehyde | 123-63-7 |
| 197. | Pentachloroethane | 76-01-7 |
| 198. | Peracetic acid (see footnote 43) | 79-21-0 |
| 199. | Phenol(see footnote 44) | 108-95-2 |
| 200. | p-Phenylenediamine(see footnote 45) | 106-50-3 |
| 201. | o-Phenylphenol(see footnote 46) | 90-43-7 |
| 202. | Phosgene | 75-44-5 |
| 203. | Phosphoric acid | 7664-38-2 |
| 204. | Phosphorus (see footnote 47) | 7723-14-0 |
| 205. | Phthalic anhydride | 85-44-9 |
| 206. | Polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (see footnote 48) | 9016-87-9 |
| 207. | Potassium bromate | 7758-01-2 |
| 208. | Propargyl alcohol | 107-19-7 |
| 209. | Propionaldehyde | 123-38-6 |
| 210. | Propylene | 115-07-1 |
| 211. | Propylene oxide | 75-56-9 |
| 212. | Pyridine(see footnote 49) | 110-86-1 |
| 213. | Quinoline(see footnote 50) | 91-22-5 |
| 214. | p-Quinone | 106-51-4 |
| 215. | Safrole | 94-59-7 |
| 216. | Selenium(see footnote 51) | * |
| 217. | Silver(see footnote 52) | * |
| 218. | Sodium fluoride | 7681-49-4 |
| 219. | Sodium nitrite | 7632-00-0 |
| 220. | Styrene | 100-42-5 |
| 221. | Styrene oxide | 96-09-3 |
| 222. | Sulphur hexafluoride | 2551-62-4 |
| 223. | Sulphuric acid | 7664-93-9 |
| 224. | 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | 630-20-6 |
| 225. | 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 79-34-5 |
| 226. | Tetrachloroethylene | 127-18-4 |
| 227. | Tetracycline hydrochloride | 64-75-5 |
| 228. | Tetraethyl lead | 78-00-2 |
| 229. | Thiourea | 62-56-6 |
| 230. | Thorium dioxide | 1314-20-1 |
| 231. | Titanium tetrachloride | 7550-45-0 |
| 232. | Toluene | 108-88-3 |
| 233. | Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 584-84-9 |
| 234. | Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 91-08-7 |
| 235. | Toluenediisocyanate(see footnote 53) | 26471-62-5 |
| 236. | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 120-82-1 |
| 237. | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 79-00-5 |
| 238. | Trichloroethylene | 79-01-6 |
| 239. | Triethylamine | 121-44-8 |
| 240. | 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 95-63-6 |
| 241. | 2,2,4-Trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate | 16938-22-0 |
| 242. | 2,4,4-Trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate | 15646-96-5 |
| 243. | Vanadium(see footnote 54) | 7440-62-2 |
| 244. | Vinyl acetate | 108-05-4 |
| 245. | Vinyl chloride | 75-01-4 |
| 246. | Vinylidene chloride | 75-35-4 |
| 247. | Xylene(see footnote 55) | 1330-20-7 |
| 248. | Zinc(see footnote 56) | * |
1CAS Registry Number denotes the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, as appropriate.
* No single CAS number applies to their NPRI listing.
PART 2
| number | Name | CAS Registry Number1 |
|---|---|---|
| 249. | Mercury(see footnote 57) ,(see footnote 58) | * |
1CAS Registry Number denotes the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, as appropriate.
* No single CAS number applies to their NPRI listing.
PART 3
| number | Name |
CAS Registry Number1 |
|---|---|---|
| 250. | Benzo(a)anthracene(see footnote 59) | 56-55-3 |
| 251. | Benzo(a)phenanthrene(see footnote 60) | 218-01-9 |
| 252. | Benzo(a)pyrene(see footnote 61) | 50-32-8 |
| 253. | Benzo(b)fluoranthene(see footnote 62) | 205-99-2 |
| 254. | Benzo(e)pyrene(see footnote 63) | 192-97-2 |
| 255. | Benzo(g,h,i)perylene(see footnote 64) | 191-24-2 |
| 256. | Benzo(j)fluoranthene(see footnote 65) | 205-82-3 |
| 257. | Benzo(k)fluoranthene (see footnote 66) | 207-08-9 |
| 258. | Dibenz(a,j)acridine(see footnote 67) | 224-42-0 |
| 259. | Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene(see footnote 68) | 53-70-3 |
| 260. | Dibenzo(a,i)pyrene(see footnote 69) | 189-55-9 |
| 261. | 7H-Dibenzo(c,g)carbazole (see footnote 70) | 194-59-2 |
| 262. | Fluoranthene(see footnote 71) | 206-44-0 |
| 263. | Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene (see footnote 72) | 193-39-5 |
| 264. | Perylene(see footnote 73) | 198-55-0 |
| 265. | Phenanthrene (see footnote 74) | 85-01-8 |
| 266. | Pyrene(see footnote 75) | 129-00-0 |
1CAS Registry Number denotes the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, as appropriate.
PART 4
| number | Name | CAS Registry Number1 |
|---|---|---|
| 267. | Hexachlorobenzene(see footnote 76) | 118-74-1 |
| 268. | Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans(see footnote 77) ,(see footnote 78) |
* |
1CAS Registry Number denotes the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, as appropriate.
* No single CAS number applies to their NPRI listing.
SCHEDULE 2
Criteria for Reporting
GENERAL
Persons who must report
For the purposes set out in this notice, any person who owns or operates a facility as described in this Schedule during 2000 must report for the 2000 calendar year by June 1, 2001. Where the ownership or the person who operates a facility as described in this Schedule changes during the 2000 calendar year, the person who owns or operates the facility as of December 31, 2000, must report for the entire 2000 calendar year by June 1, 2001. When operations at a facility are terminated during the 2000 calendar year, the last owner or operator of that facility is required to report for the portion of the 2000 calendar year during which the facility was in operation, by June 1, 2001.
1. A Schedule 1 substance shall not be included in calculating its prescribed mass reporting threshold, if the substance is:
(a) contained in articles that are processed or otherwise used;
(b) contained in materials used as structural components of the facility but not the process equipment;
(c) contained in materials used in routine janitorial or facility grounds maintenance;
(d) contained in materials used for personal use by employees or other persons;
(e) used for the purpose of maintaining motor vehicles operated by the facility; or
(f) present in intake water or intake air, such as in water used for process cooling or air used either as compressed air or for combustion.
2. A facility, or any part thereof, is exempt from reporting if used exclusively for one of the following activities:
(a) education or training of students, such as universities, colleges and schools;
(b) research or testing;
(c) maintenance and repair of transportation vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, locomotives, ships or aircraft;
(d) distribution, storage, or retail sale of fuels;
(e) wholesale or retail sale of articles or products, as long as the substances, listed in Schedule 1 to this notice, are not released to the environment during normal use at the facility;
(f) retail sale of substances listed in Schedule 1 of this notice;
(g) growing, harvesting, or management of renewable natural resources, such as fisheries, forestry or agriculture, but does not include those facilities which process or otherwise use renewable natural resources;
(h) mining, but does not include those facilities which process or otherwise use mined materials;
(i) drilling or operating wells to obtain oil and gas products, but does not include those facilities which process or otherwise use oil and gas products; or
(j) the practice of dentistry.
PART 1
CRITERIA FOR REPORTING SUBSTANCES LISTED IN PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1
Facilities for which a report is required for substances listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1:
1. A facility where, during 2000:
(a) the facility was used for an activity listed in Part 5, or where employees worked a total of 20 000 hours or more;
(b) any substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1 was manufactured, processed or otherwise used in a quantity of 10 tonnes or more; and
(c) the concentration of the substance was greater than or equal to one percent by weight, unless the substance is a by-product. By-products must be included in the calculation of the 10-tonne reporting threshold, even if they are at a concentration of less than one percent by weight.
PART 2
CRITERIA FOR REPORTING SUBSTANCES LISTED IN PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 1
Facilities for which a report is required for substances listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1:
1. A facility where, during 2000:
(a) the facility was used for an activity listed in Part 5, or where employees worked a total of 20 000 hours or more; and
(b) any substance listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1 was manufactured, processed or otherwise used in a quantity of five kilograms or more.
PART 3
CRITERIA FOR REPORTING SUBSTANCES LISTED IN PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 1
Facilities for which a report is required for substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1:
1. A facility where, during 2000:
(a) the facility was used for an activity listed in Part 5, or where employees worked a total of 20 000 hours or more; and
(b) any substance listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1, was released or transferred from a wood preservation process using creosote, or where any substance listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1was incidentally manufactured and the quantity of the substances released or transferred together totaled 50 kilograms or more.
PART 4
CRITERIA FOR REPORTING SUBSTANCES LISTED IN PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1
Facilities for which a report is required for substances listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1:
1. A facility where, during 2000:
(a) the facility was used for an activity listed in Part 5, or where employees worked a total of 20 000 hours or more; and
(b) the facility was engaged in one or more of the following activities:
(ii) biomedical or hospital incineration of 100 tonnes or more of waste per year;
(iii) non-hazardous solid waste incineration of 100 tonnes or more of waste per year, including small combustion units, teepee burners and beehive burners;
(iv) hazardous waste incineration;
(v) sewage sludge incineration;
(vi) manufacturing of portland cement;
(vii) production of chlorinated organic solvents or chlorinated monomers;
(viii) generation of electric power using fossil fuel;
(ix) manufacturing of iron using a sintering process;
(x) operation of electric arc furnaces in steel foundries;
(xi) operation of electric arc furnaces in steel manufacturing;
(xii) combustion of hog fuel originating from logs that were transported or stored in salt water in the pulp and paper sector;
(xiii) combustion of fuel in kraft liquor boilers used in the pulp and paper sector;
(xiv) smelting of secondary aluminum;
(xv) smelting of secondary lead; or
(xvi) production of magnesium.
2. A facility where, during 2000, the facility was used for wood preservation using pentachlorophenol.
PART 5
ACTIVITIES NOT REQUIRING EMPLOYEE THRESHOLDS
1. The following activities are identified for the purposes of Parts 1 to 4:
(a) biomedical or hospital incineration of 100 tonnes or more of waste per year;
(b) hazardous waste incineration;
(c) non-hazardous solid waste incineration of 100 tonnes or more of waste per year, including small combustion units, teepee burners and beehive burners;
(d) sewage sludge incineration; and
(e) wood preservation.
SCHEDULE 3
Types of Information Subject to Notice
For the purposes set out in this notice, any person who possesses or may reasonably be expected to have access to the information described in this schedule shall provide the information to the Minister in the manner specified in the guidance documents for 2000:
1. The reporting company's legal and trade name, facility identification, including name, number of full-time employees or equivalent, address, geographic location, public contact with telephone number, technical contact with telephone number and address, and name and address of the official signing the Statement of Certification, the legal name or names of the parent companies if applicable, and their percentage of ownership of the reporting company, together with other unique identifiers.
2. Identification of reported information which is claimed as confidential, pursuant to subsection 19(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and a substantiation for the request according to the criteria in subsection 20(1) of the Access to Information Act.
3. A Statement of Certification signed by an official of the company.
4. For each substance or class of substances, listed in Schedule 1 to this notice, for which reporting criteria have been met, report the following:
(a) its identity, including, if applicable, its Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, and the nature of activities (manufacture, process, or other use);
(b) the quantity released on site to air, water, underground injection and land, subdivided by types of release and the quarterly variation in releases during the year;
(c) the quantity transferred off site for disposal, subdivided by the nature of treatment, destruction or containment and the name and address of the receiving facilities;
(d) the quantity transferred off site for recycling, subdivided by energy recovery, recovery of solvents, recovery of organic substances (not solvents), recovery of metals and metal compounds, recovery of inorganic materials (not metals), recovery of acids or bases, recovery of catalysts, recovery of pollution abatement residues, refining or re-use of used oil, or other, and the name and address of the receiving facilities;
(e) the reasons for changes in reported releases from the previous year including: changes in production levels, changes in estimation methods, pollution prevention activities, changes in on-site treatment, changes in off-site transfers for recycling, changes in off-site transfers for disposal, other, no significant change, not applicable;
(f) the reasons for the transfer off site for disposal or for recycling, including: production residues, off-specification products, expiration date, contaminated materials, unusable parts or discards, pollution abatement residues, machining or finishing residues, site remediation residues, or other;
(g) the reasons for changes in quantities transferred off site for disposal from the previous year including: changes in production levels, changes in estimation methods, pollution prevention activities, changes in on-site treatment, changes in off-site transfers for recycling, other, no significant change, not applicable;
(h) the reasons for changes in quantities transferred off site for recycling from the previous year including: changes in production, changes in estimation methods, pollution prevention activities, changes in on-site treatment, changes in off-site transfers for disposal, other, no significant change, not applicable;
(i) the anticipated changes in releases, off-site transfers for disposal and off-site transfers for recycling for the next three years; and
(j) the item or items below that describe the pollution prevention methods used:
(ii) product design or reformulation;
(iii) equipment or process modifications;
(iv) spill and leak prevention;
(v) on-site reuse, recycling or recovery;
(vi) improved inventory management or purchasing techniques;
(vii) training or good operating practices;
(viii) other (specify); and
(ix) no pollution prevention activities.
5. If information on individual substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1 is not available, report information for the group as a whole.
6. When reporting information on Item 268 of Schedule 1, express quantities in units of toxicity equivalents.
7. If the quantity of substances listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1 released on site or transferred is not available, report that the data are not available.
8. If a facility is engaged in one or more of the activities listed in paragraph 1(b) of Part 4 of Schedule 2, only report releases on site and transfers as a result of incidental manufacture from the activity that triggered the reporting requirement. If a facility is engaged in wood preservation using pentachlorophenol, only report for that activity.
SCHEDULE 4
Definitions
The following definitions apply to this notice and its schedules:
1. Article: A manufactured item that does not release a substance, listed in Schedule 1, under normal conditions of processing or other use.
2. Base Metal: Refers to copper, lead, nickel and zinc.
3. By-product: A substance, listed in Schedule 1, which is incidentally manufactured, processed or otherwise used at the facility at a concentration of less than one percent by weight, and released on site to the environment or transferred off site for disposal.
4. Disposal: The final disposal of the material (e.g., landfill), or treatment (e.g., stabilization) prior to final disposal.
5. Facility: Refers to all buildings, equipment, structures and stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous or adjacent sites that are owned or operated by the same person and that function as a single integrated site.
6. Guidance Documents: Refers to the Guide for Reporting to the National Pollutant Release Inventory — 2000 and the Supplementary Guide for Reporting to the National Pollutant Release Inventory — Alternate Thresholds — 2000.
7. Manufacture: To produce, prepare, or compound a substance listed in Schedule 1 and includes the coincidental production of a substance, listed in Schedule 1, as a by-product as a result of the manufacturing, processing or other use of other substances.
8. Other Use: Any use of a substance, listed in Schedule 1, relevant to the purpose of the facility which is not included under the definitions of "manufacture" or "process".
9. Pollution Prevention: The use of processes, practices, materials, products or energy that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, and reduce overall risk to human health or the environment.
10. Process: The preparation of a substance, listed in Schedule 1, after its manufacture, for distribution in commerce and includes preparation of a substance in the same physical state or chemical form as that received by the facility, or preparation which produces a change in physical state or chemical form.
11. Recycling: Refers to activities that keep a material or a component of the material from becoming a material destined for disposal.
12. Secondary Aluminum: Refers to aluminum-bearing scrap or aluminum-bearing materials.
13. Secondary Lead: Refers to lead-bearing scrap or lead-bearing materials, other than lead-bearing concentrates derived from a mining operation.
14. Toxicity Equivalents (TEQ): Refers to a mass or concentration which is a sum of the mass or concentration of individual polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and polychlorinated dibenzofuran congeners multiplied by weighting factors set out in the Supplementary Guide for Reporting to the National Pollutant Release Inventory — Alternate Thresholds — 2000.
15. Wood Preservation: Refers to the preservation of wood using heat or pressure treatment, or both.
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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. 4543-2-02883 is approved.
1. Permittee: 974120 N.W.T. Ltd., Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories.
2. Type of Permit: To dump or load muskox offal.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from January 3 to July 14, 2000.
4. Loading Site(s): 71°59.00' N, 125°15.00' W, Martha Point, Banks Island, Northwest Territories.
5. Dump Site(s): 71°58.00' N, 125°15.00' W, on ice, over 10 to 20 m of water.
6. Route to Dump Site(s): Straight line track from Martha Point to on-ice disposal site 2 km offshore.
7. Equipment: Front-end loaders, trucks and other equipment capable of containing all waste material during loading and transit to the approved dump site.
8. Method of Dumping: Offal will be allowed to freeze in piles near the abattoir site; it will then be loaded into trucks for transport to the dump site. Loads will be dumped at approximately 50-metre intervals, at a minimum distance of 2 kilometres from the shoreline.
9. Rate of Dumping: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to be Dumped: Not to exceed 200 tonnes.
11. Material to be Dumped: Muskox offal, including bones and heads.
12. Requirements and Restrictions: It is required that the Permittee notify in writing the Manager, NWT Division, Environmental Protection, Department of the Environment, 5204 50th Avenue, Suite 301, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 1E2, (867) 873-8185 (Facsimile), at least seven days prior to the start of the first dumping operation to be conducted under this permit.
A written report shall be submitted to the NWT Division Manager, Environmental Protection Branch, 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: (a) the number of trips to the dump site; (b) the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the dump sites; (c) the quantity dumped per load; and (d) the total area used for disposal (GPS coordinates on four corners).
It is required that the Permittee admit any inspector designated pursuant to subsection 99(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, to any place directly related to the loading or ocean dumping referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.
No materials other than muskox offal may be dumped.
The dumping of whole muskox is prohibited.
Diseased muskox offal shall not be disposed of in the ocean.
If evidence of Brucella spp. is found in the muskox herd, then no muskox offal shall be disposed of in the ocean, nor in a manner in which it may enter a waterbody.
A copy of the permit must be available at the loading site. Each copy must bear an original signature of the Permittee.
Records of all loading operations and all dumping operations shall be kept by the Permittee at all times and shall be available for inspection by any inspector designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. These records will be submitted in partial fulfillment of reporting provisions required in paragraph 2, section 12, of this permit.
The Permittee shall, in cooperation with Environment Canada, monitor the short-term fate of the muskox offal at the dump site.
The dumping referred to under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.
P. BLACKHALL
Environmental Protection
Prairie and Northern 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. 4543-2-03237 is approved.
1. Permittee: Fraser River Pile and Dredge Ltd., North Vancouver, British Columbia.
2. Type of Permit: To dump or load dredged material.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from January 8, 2000, to January 7, 2001.
4. Loading Site(s): CIPA Lumber Products, Surrey, British Columbia, at approximately 49°10.62' N, 122°56.65' W.
5. Dump Site(s): Point Grey Disposal Site, at approximately 49°15.00' 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 dump site:
(ii) Upon arrival at the disposal site, and prior to dumping, the vessel must again call VTM to confirm its position. Dumping can proceed if the vessel is on the disposal site. If the vessel is not within the disposal site boundaries, VTM will direct it to the site and advise that dumping can proceed.
(iii) The vessel will inform VTM when dumping has been completed prior to leaving the disposal site.
6. Route to Dump Site(s) : Direct.
7. Method of Loading and Dumping: Loading by clamshell dredge and disposal by hopper scow or end dumping.
8. Rate of Dumping: As required by normal operations.
9. Total Quantity to Be Dumped: Not to exceed 6 000 m3.
10. Material to be Dumped: Dredged material or other material typical to the loading site.
11. Requirements and Restrictions: The Permittee must notify the permit issuing office before commencement of the project as to the dates on which the loading or ocean disposal will occur.
The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or dumping 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 ocean dumping activities.
The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulation (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with that Regulation.
Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping." The Permittee should contact the District Manager, Canadian Coast Guard, Vessel Traffic Services, Kapilano 100 Building, Room 1205, 100 Park Royal S, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1A2, (604) 666-8453 (Facsimile).
Any inspector designated pursuant to subsection 99(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act shall be permitted to mount an electronic tracking device on any vessel that is engaged in the ocean disposal 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 inspector or by a person with the written consent of an inspector.
The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection, 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.
J. B. WILSON
Environmental Protection
Pacific and Yukon 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. 4543-2-05968 is amended as follows:
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from October 15, 1999, to October 14, 2000.
10. Requirements and Restrictions:
The following requirement is added:
10.12 The loading and dumping of brine authorized by this permit is restricted to the following time period: October 15, 1999, to December 31, 1999.
K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection Atlantic Region
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Appointments
| Name and Position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Aubry, André | 1999-2146 |
| Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse | |
| Director of the Board of Directors | |
| Beamish, Richard J. | 1999-2144 |
| International Pacific Halibut Commission | |
| Member | |
| Canada Pension Plan | |
| Review Tribunal | |
| Members | |
| Campbell, Carolyn Frances — Cornwall | 1999-2149 |
| Farrell, James Kelly — Brantford | 1999-2147 |
| Giovanniello, Francesco Ermando — Cornwall | 1999-2148 |
| Melnick, David Cletus — Halifax | 1999-2150 |
| Carrière, Jacques | 1999-2153 |
| National Capital Commission | |
| Member | |
| Evans, The Hon./L'hon. John M. | 1999-2155 |
| Federal Court of Canada — Appeal Division | |
| Judge | |
| Trial Division of the Federal Court of Canada | |
| Member ex officio | |
| Federal Court of Canada — Trial Division | |
| Judges | |
| Federal Court of Appeal | |
| Members ex officio | |
| Dawson, Eleanor R., Q.C./c.r. | 1999-2157 |
| Hansen, The Hon./L'hon. Dolores | 1999-2156 |
| Galipeault, André J. | 1999-2160 |
| Canadian Centre for Management Development | |
| Governor | |
| Harrison, Peter | 1999-2145 |
| Energy Supplies Allocation Board | |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |
| Haverstock, Lynda | 1999-2159 |
| Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Saskatchewan | |
| Hole, Lois | 1999-2158 |
| Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta | |
| Levesque, The Hon./L'hon. Jacques J. | 1999-2151 |
| Superior Court for the District of Quebec in the Province of Quebec | |
| Puisne Judge | |
| Lutfy, The Hon./L'hon. Allan | 1999-2154 |
| Federal Court of Canada | |
| Associate Chief Justice | |
| Federal Court of Appeal | |
| Member ex officio | |
| Nicholls, Ross | 1999-2142 |
| Defence Construction (1951) Limited | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| Richard, Michel | 1999-2152 |
| Superior Court for the District of Trois-Rivières in the Province of Quebec | |
| Puisne Judge |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ACT
Notice No. DGRB-013-99 — Radio Authorization Fees for Multipoint Communications Systems (MCS) that Operate in the 2 500 MHz Range and on Other Related Frequencies and Multipoint Distribution Systems (MDS) that Operate in the 2 600 MHz Range that Provide Non-Broadcasting Services
Introduction
Multipoint Communications Systems (MCS) that operate in the 2 500 MHz range and Multipoint Distribution Systems (MDS) that operate in the 2 600 MHz range are wireless communications systems. They provide wideband wireless telecommunications services that are capable of carrying basic and advanced communications such as "wireless" cable TV, high speed Internet access, video teleconferencing, and various other multimedia services.
On December 12, 1997, Industry Canada issued a consultation document entitled Multipoint Communications Systems (MCS) in the 2 500 MHz Range (Canada Gazette Notice DGRB-007-97). This document outlined the general telecommunications policy objectives for the licensing of MCS, and invited comments on spectrum structure and use, service areas, licence aggregation, licence fees, and the treatment of incumbent licensees.
In response to this consultation, 38 submissions were received from interested parties. Comments were received on key points, such as: the requirement for larger blocks of spectrum than initially proposed; the importance for service providers to have flexibility of choice of service offerings; the extensive use of MCS by some existing licensees, i.e., Manitoba, for learning purposes; and the potential of these bands to further fulfill learning goals across Canada.
With respect to the licensing and fee proposal of this initiative, most respondents supported the use of spectrum licences, also referred to as block area licences, instead of site-specific radio station licences. Spectrum licences authorize a licensee to use specified radio frequencies within a defined geographic area. Many respondents also supported the Department's proposal of an annual authorization fee for MCS at 2 500 MHz of $0.008 per household in each service area per 6 MHz of spectrum.
As a result of the public consultations launched in 1997, a learning focus that is consistent with the Government's Connecting Canadians strategy has been added to the licensing selection process.
On June 12, 1999, the Department of Industry issued Canada Gazette Notice DGRB-006-99, which announced the release of the paper entitled Multipoint Communications Systems in the 2 500 MHz Range, Policy and Licensing Procedures. This paper initiated a comparative selection and authorization process for these systems because requests on a first-come, first-served basis far exceeded the spectrum available in the band.
In addition to calling for expressions of interest by July 9 and, subsequently, full detailed submissions by October 11, interested parties, such as existing or prospective MCS and MDS service providers were invited to comment by July 9 on the proposed radio authorization (spectrum licence) fees, as well as on certain other licensing aspects.
In light of the licensing requirement that they submit a learning plan as part of their submission, it was deemed necessary to redefine the 17 contiguous service areas, proposed in 1997, to service areas that follow provincial and territorial boundaries and that correspond with provincial and territorial learning authorities. The Department of Industry defined 14 service areas with one service area per province and territory and with the Eastern Ontario and Outaouais service area being a stand-alone area for economic and technical reasons. The above-noted paper provides maps of these areas, as well as a table with the corresponding number of households and authorization fee for each service area for MCS systems. For non-broadcasting services using MDS, the service area will be the area authorized by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
The policy paper also stated that spectrum licenses would be issued for a ten-year term, partitioning of a licence will only be permitted along census subdivision lines so that the spectrum licence fee can be recalculated commensurate with the number of households in each resulting area, and disaggregation of a licence will only be permitted in multiples of 1 MHz blocks. Furthermore, this would be an interim fee regime that will be adjusted from time to time, as more recent census data becomes available.
The Department proposed for Multipoint Communications Systems:
(ii) the same fee of $1.30 per MHz per 1 000 households, rounded off to the nearest 500 households, for use of the additional bands of 2 150-2 156 MHz and 2 686-2 688 MHz to provide out-of-band return spectrum capability; and
(iii) the calculation of fees for the entire licensed area and band, regardless of the portion actually in use.
The Department also proposed to institute the same fee regime for Multipoint Distribution Systems (MDS) providers who want to use part of their licensed broadcasting spectrum in the 2 596- 2 686 MHz band to provide radiocommunication (non-broadcasting) services or, upon application, access spectrum in the 2 156- 2 160 MHz and 2 688-2 690 MHz bands, which will be licensed by the Department to MDS licensees.
In response to the Notice DGRB-006-99, 19 expressions of interest were received. Of these, only one submission contained comments concerning the proposed fees. Several respondents fully support the Department's broad policy objectives of facilitating the timely and orderly implementation within Canada of new wireless telecommunications services to foster learning, sustainable competition and innovative services. Prospective MCS and MDS service providers are eager to offer new wireless services that may compete with cable and telephone services to help make Canada the most connected country in the world.
The one respondent who expressed some reservations to the fee proposal believes that the Department should recalibrate and reduce the fees for MCS in the 2 500-2 596 MHz band to account for the potentially significant economic impact of the learning plans that MCS licensees will implement. The Department has already taken learning plans, as well as other factors, into consideration in its proposal.
The licence fees for spectrum will not act as an impediment to MCS and MDS service providers offering new innovative telecommunication services. Moreover, under a spectrum licensing regime, residential and business customers will not incur any direct licence fees for the use of these bands. Although the spectrum licensing regime offers greater flexibility of defining service areas and spectrum blocks to facilitate rapid deployment of radio systems, existing MCS licensees may remain under the current radio licensing regime on a site-by-site basis. This is consistent with Manitoba's concerns which were expressed during the public consultation regarding the use of the MCS band.
In light of the favourable consultations with existing and prospective MCS and MDS service providers, the spectrum licence fees for these wireless communications systems will be established as proposed in the licensing policy document released in June. Complete details of the fees, established in accordance with the licensing policy for MCS, 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 on 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 wireless communications systems in accordance with the terms of the authorization.
Interpretation
1. For the purpose of this fee schedule,
"service area" means the defined geographic area specified in the radio authorization;
"specified frequencies" means the range of frequencies, or portion thereof, in the frequency bands 2 500-2 596 MHz, 2 150-2 160 MHz, 2 686-2 690 MHz and 2 596-2 686 MHz specified in the radio authorization;
"household" has the same meaning as defined by Statistics Canada in the 1996 Census;
"multipoint communications systems" (MCS) means radio systems that operate primarily in the 2 500-2 596 MHz band;
"multipoint distribution systems" (MDS) means radio systems that operate primarily in the 2 596-2 686 MHz band as broadcast distribution undertakings;
"wireless communications systems" include "multipoint communications systems" (MCS) or "multipoint distribution systems" (MDS) that operates on specified frequencies to provide directly to residential and business subscribers non-broadcasting services on MDS frequency bands, or telecommunications services on MCS frequency bands allotted to MDS licensees; and
"renewal fee" means the annual fee payable for the continuance in force of the radio authorization until the radio authorization expires.
Annual Radio Authorization Fee
2. The annual radio authorization fee is $1.30 per MHz per 1 000 households, or portion thereof, in respect of the specified frequencies assigned to a wireless communications system in the service area.
Initial Annual Radio Authorization Fee
3. The prorated balance of the then-current fiscal year's authorization fee for the applicable specified frequencies per authorized service area per 1 000 households, or portion thereof, is due on the date of the issuance of the radio authorization.
4. The month that the Minister issues the initial annual radio authorization determines the applicable prorated fee.
5. The prorated fee is 1/12 of the applicable annual authorization fee for each month until March 31 of the then-current fiscal year.
Renewal Fee
6. The renewal fee is the applicable annual radio authorization fee.
General Notes
The aggregate fees are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Annual renewal fees are due before March 31 for the subsequent year commencing on April 1.
These fees may be revised from time to time as circumstances warrant or as more recent census data become available.
Incumbent licensees: In particular circumstances, as outlined in the policy, incumbent licensees may be permitted to continue to operate under the existing terms and conditions of their radio licences and will be subject to appropriate fees set out in the Radiocommunication Regulations.
Maps of the service areas for MCS are in the document entitled Multipoint Communications Systems in the 2 500 MHz Range, Policy and Licensing Procedures released June 12, 1999.
JOHN MANLEY
Minister of Industry
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Balance Sheet as at December 8, 1999
| ASSETS | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S.A. Dollars $ | 313,315,613 |
| (b) Other currencies | 3,900,695 |
| Total $ | 317,216,308 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 233,937,022 |
| Total | 233,937,022 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,694,524,269 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 7,432,705,455 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 13,058,210,959 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 1,600,226,055 |
| Total | 33,785,666,738 |
| 5. Bank premises | 176,169,242 |
| 6. All other assets | 1,830,695,045 |
| Total $ | 36,343,684,355 |
| LIABILITIES | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 34,744,721,456 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 9,217,358 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 735,532,907 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 69,668,184 |
| (e) Other | 236,147,794 |
| Total | 1,050,566,243 |
| 5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 158,615,331 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 158,615,331 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 359,781,325 |
| Total $ | 36,343,684,355 |
| NOTES | amount | |
|---|---|---|
| MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED
OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS): |
||
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 3,731,401,987 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 5,414,224,109 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 3,912,584,863 | |
| $ | 13,058,210,959 | |
| TOTAL AMOUNT OF SECURITIES INCLUDED IN ITEMS 4(a) TO (c) OF ABOVE ASSETS HELD UNDER PURCHASE AND RESALE AGREEMENTS* | ||
| * Effective November 10, 1999, the amount
of securities held under Purchase and Resale Agreements is no longer
recorded under item 4 of above assets. Please refer to the following disclosures. |
||
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS | $ | 1,560,098,058 |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | $ | |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
W. D. SINCLAIR
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
G. G. THIESSEN
Governor
Ottawa, December 9, 1999
[52-1-o]
BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at December 15, 1999
| ASSETS | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S.A. Dollars $ | 309,231,215 |
| (b) Other currencies | 3,930,890 |
| Total $ | 313,162,105 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 557,868,774 |
| Total | 557,868,774 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 12,037,898,454 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 7,515,022,342 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 12,975,854,631 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 1,512,474,426 |
| Total | 34,041,249,853 |
| 5. Bank premises | 176,603,652 |
| 6. All other assets | 2,916,194,406 |
| Total $ | 38,005,078,790 |
| LIABILITIES | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 35,646,697,346 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 7,495,349 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 1,522,676,751 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 85,728,016 |
| (e) Other | 237,609,170 |
| Total | 1,853,509,286 |
| 5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 154,049,975 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 154,049,975 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 320,822,183 |
| Total $ | 38,005,078,790 |
| NOTES | amount | |
|---|---|---|
| MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED
OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS): |
||
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 3,649,274,310 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 5,414,026,041 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 3,912,554,280 | |
| $ | 12,975,854,631 | |
| TOTAL AMOUNT OF SECURITIES INCLUDED IN ITEMS 4(a) TO (c) OF ABOVE ASSETS HELD UNDER PURCHASE AND RESALE AGREEMENTS* | ||
| * Effective November 10, 1999, the amount
of securities held under Purchase and Resale Agreements is no longer
recorded under item 4 of above assets. Please refer to the following disclosures. |
||
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS | $ | 2,639,912,070 |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | $ | |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
W. D. SINCLAIR
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
M. KNIGHT
Senior Deputy Governor
Ottawa, December 16, 1999
[52-1-o]
Acetone, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 67-64-1
new substance for 2000 reporting year
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"fume or dust"
"fibrous forms"
"Ammonia (total)" means the total of both of ammonia (NH3 — CAS No. 7664-41-7) and the ammonium ion (NH4+) in solution.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
"friable form"
"and its compounds"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"mixed isomers"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"ionic"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid orbase, not the total weight of the salt. 9 "mixed isomers"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"mixed isomers"
The isomers include, but are not necessarily limited to, HCFC-122 (CAS No. 354-21-2).
The isomers include, but are not necessarily limited to, HCFC-123 (CAS No. 306-83-2) and HCFC 123a (CAS No. 90454-18-5).
The isomers include, but are not necessarily limited to, HCFC-124 (CAS No. 2837-89-0) and HCFC 124a (CAS No. 354-25-6).
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its compounds"
"in solution at a pH of 6.0 or greater"
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"mixed isomers"
new substance for 2000 reporting year
new substance for 2000 reporting year
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"yellow or white"
new substance for 2000 reporting year
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its salts" - The CAS number corresponds to the weak acid or base. However, the NPRI listing includes the salts of these weak acids and bases. When calculating the weight of these substances and their salts, use the molecular weight of the acid or base, not the total weight of the salt.
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
"mixed isomers"
"fume or dust"
"mixed isomers"
"and its compounds"
"and its compounds"
The reporting requirements for mercury have changed for the 2000 reporting year.
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting
new substance for 2000 reporting year
This class of substances is restricted to the following congeners: 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1746-01-6);1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (40321-76-4); 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexa-chlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (39227-28-6);1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (19408-74-3); 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexa-chlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (57653-85-7);1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (35822-46-9); Octachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxin (3268-87-9);2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran (51207-31-9); 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachloro-dibenzofuran (57117-31-4);1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran (57117-41-6); 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachloro-dibenzofuran (70648-26-9);1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran (72918-21-9); 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloro-dibenzofuran (57117-44-9);2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran (60851-34-5); 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Hepta-chlorodibenzofuran (67562-39-4);1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran (55673-89-7); and Octachloro-dibenzofuran (39001-02-0).
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