Vol. 142, No. 19 — May 10, 2008

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-03451 is approved.

1. Permittee: Matcon Excavating and Shoring Ltd., Coquitlam, British Columbia.

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

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 6, 2008, to June 5, 2009.

4. Loading Site(s):

(a) Various approved sites within Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, at approximately 49°16.35′ N, 123°06.70′ W (NAD83); and

(b) Various approved sites in Howe Sound, British Columbia, at approximately 49°29.82′ N, 123°18.24′ W (NAD83).

5. Disposal Site(s):

(a) Point Grey Disposal Site, within one nautical mile radius of 49°15.40′ N, 123°22.10′ W (NAD83); and

(b) Watts Point Disposal Site, within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of 49°38.50′ N, 123°14.10′ W (NAD83).

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

7. Method of Loading: Conveyor belts or trucks.

8. Method of Disposal: Bottom dump scow or end dumping.

9. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Inert, inorganic geological matter.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 150 000 m³.

11. Requirements and Restrictions:

11.1. The Permittee must obtain a letter of approval from the permit-issuing office for each loading and disposal activity prior to undertaking the work.

11.2. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal for which the permit is issued are made aware of the conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions.

11.3. The Permittee must ensure that a copy of the permit, of the letter of transmittal and of the letter of approval is displayed at each loading site, on all towing vessels, loading platforms and equipment involved in disposal at sea activities.

11.4. The Permittee must inform Environment Canada’s Environmental Enforcement Division, Pacific and Yukon Region, by fax at 604-666-9059 or by email to Gerry Mitchell at gerry.mitchell@ec.gc.ca prior to, and within 48 hours of, any loading for disposal.

11.5. The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit, a list of all activities completed pursuant to the permit, including the nature and quantity of matter disposed of from each loading site, the dates on which the activities occurred and the disposal sites used.

BRUCE KAY
Environmental Stewardship
Pacific and Yukon Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06513 is approved.

1. Permittee: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of dredged material for the purpose of disposal.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from June 9, 2008, to June 8, 2009.

4. Loading Site(s): Victoria Harbour Basin and Entrance Channel, 46°12.802′ N, 63°29.376′ W to 46°12.582′ N, 63°29.341′ W (NAD83), as described in the drawing entitled “Dredge Area (March 2008)” submitted in support of the permit application.

5. Disposal Site(s):

(a) Victoria Harbour pipeline disposal site, 46°12.20′ N, 63°28.931′ W (NAD83), as described in the drawing entitled “Disposal Location (March 2008)” submitted in support of the permit application; and

(b) Victoria Harbour sidecast disposal site, 46°12.582′ N, 63°29.341′ W (NAD83), as described in the drawing entitled “Dredge Area (March 2008)” submitted in support of the permit application.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Via pipeline and/or via sidecasting.

7. Equipment: Suction dredge and/or barge-mounted mechanical dredge.

8. Method of Disposal:

(a) Suction dredge via pipeline; and

(b) Barge-mounted mechanical dredge via sidecasting.

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

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 17 500 m³.

11. Material to Be Disposed of: Dredged material.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. The Permittee shall notify in writing the following individuals at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to a loading site. The notification shall include the equipment to be used, the contractor, the contact for the contractor, and the expected period of dredging.

(a) Mr. Scott Lewis, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Environment Canada, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, 902-426-3897 (fax), scott.lewis@ec.gc.ca (email);

(b) Mr. Shawn Sanson, Environmental Enforcement, Environment Canada, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, 902-564-3375 (fax), shawn.sanson@ec.gc.ca (email);

(c) Ms. Rachel Gautreau, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, 17 Waterfowl Lane, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1G6, 506-364-5062 (fax), rachel.gautreau@ec.gc.cc (email);

(d) Ms. Delephina Keen, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, P.O. Box 1236, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7M8, 902-566-7848 (fax), keend@dfo-mpo.gc.ca (email); and

(e) Ms. Jennifer Kearney, Prince Edward Island Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, Jones Building, 4th Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7N8, 902-368-5830 (fax), JMKERNEY@gov.pe.ca (email);

12.2. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations. Proof of payment of the remaining balance of $4,230 shall be submitted to Mr. Scott Lewis, identified in paragraph 12.1, prior to December 9, 2008.

12.3. The Permittee shall prepare an environmental protection plan relating to the dredging and disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit. The plan shall be approved by Environment Canada prior the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit. Project activities shall be carried out in accordance with all procedures and mitigation measures outlined in the environmental protection plan. Modifications to the plan shall be made only with the written approval of Environment Canada.

12.4. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Scott Lewis, identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of material disposed of at the disposal site and the dates on which dredging activities occurred.

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

12.6. Any materials or equipment relating to the dredging and disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit must be marked in accordance with the Collision Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act when located on the waterway.

12.7. The Permittee shall advise the Regional Operations Centre at 902-426-6030 or toll free 1-800-565-1633 sufficiently in advance of the commencement of work in order to allow for appropriate Notices to Shipping and/or Notices to Mariners to be issued.

12.8. A copy of this permit and of the documents and drawings referenced in this permit shall be available on-site at all times when dredging operations are underway.

12.9. The dredging and disposal at sea authorized by this permit shall be carried out by the Permittee or by any person with written approval from the Permittee.

ERIC HUNDERT
Environmental Stewardship
Atlantic Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15024

Significant New Activity Notice

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in respect of the substance Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 1,2,3-propanetriol (3:1), tris[N-[methyl-3-[[(nonylphenoxy)carbonyl]amino]phenyl]carbamate], Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 959468-05-4;

Whereas the substance is not on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of that Act, that subsection 81(4) of the same Act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

JOHN BAIRD
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. In relation to the substance Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 1,2,3-propanetriol (3:1), tris[N-[methyl-3-[[(nonylphenoxy)carbonyl]amino]phenyl]carbamate], a significant new activity involving the substance is

(1) Manufacturing it in Canada, where such activity is undertaken in excess of 1 000 kilograms per calendar year;

(2) Importing it into Canada for use as a binder in the formulation of industrial or commercial coatings, where such activity is undertaken in excess of 10 000 kilograms per calendar year; or

(3) Importing, distributing, using or selling it in Canada for any activity other than the one described in (2), where such activity is undertaken in excess of 1 000 kilograms per calendar year.

2. A person that proposes a significant new activity set out in this notice for this substance shall provide the Minister of the Environment, at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, with the following information:

(1) a description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance;

(2) the information specified in Schedule 9 of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers), including paragraph 13(d);

(3) the information specified in paragraphs 5(a) to (f) and item 6 of Schedule 10 to those Regulations; and

(4) a sequential description of the operations involving the substance and the corresponding potential environmental releases.

3. The above information will be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

A Significant New Activity Notice is a legal instrument issued by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Significant New Activity Notice sets out the appropriate information that must be provided to the Minister for assessment prior to the commencement of a new activity as described in the Notice.

Substances that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can be manufactured or imported only by the person who has met the requirements set out in sections 81 or 106 of the Act. Under section 86, in circumstances where a Significant New Activity Notice is issued for a new substance, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the substance to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and of the obligation to notify of any new activity and all other information as described in the Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the substance to be aware of and comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and to submit a Significant New Activity notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the substance.

A Significant New Activity Notice does not constitute an endorsement from Environment Canada of the substance to which it relates or an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15051

Significant New Activity Notice
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in respect of the substance 1,2-Propanediol, 3-amino-, dialkyl derivatives;

Whereas the substance is not on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of that Act, that subsection 81(4) of the same Act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

JOHN BAIRD
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act, 1999)

1. In relation to the substance 1,2-Propanediol, 3-amino-, dialkyl derivatives, a significant new activity is any activity involving the substance in any quantity, other than for use as a component of automotive transmission fluid.

2. A person that proposes a significant new activity set out in this notice for this substance shall provide the Minister of the Environment, at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, with the following information:

(1) a description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance;

(2) the information specified in Schedule 4 of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);

(3) the information specified in item 8 of Schedule 5 to those Regulations;

(4) the information specified in item 11 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations; and

(5) where the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance will lead to direct, repeated or prolonged human exposure, the information specified in item 10 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations.

3. The above information will be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

A Significant New Activity Notice is a legal instrument issued by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Significant New Activity Notice sets out the appropriate information that must be provided to the Minister for assessment prior to the commencement of a new activity as described in the Notice.

Substances that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can be manufactured or imported only by the person who has met the requirements set out in sections 81 or 106 of the Act. Under section 86, in circumstances where a Significant New Activity Notice is issued for a new substance, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the substance to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and of the obligation to notify of any new activity and all other information as described in the Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the substance to be aware of and comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and to submit a Significant New Activity notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the substance.

A Significant New Activity Notice does not constitute an endorsement from Environment Canada of the substance to which it relates or an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendments

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provision currently exists in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of L-leucine as a lubricant at a maximum level of use of 3% of tablet weight in the manufacture of table-top sweetener tablets containing aspartame.

Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of L-leucine as a lubricant and/or binder in table-top sweetener tablets containing sucralose. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of L-leucine as a lubricant and/or binder in table-top sweetener tablets.

The use of L-leucine will benefit consumers through increased availability of quality table-top sweetener products. It will also benefit industry through more efficient and improved manufacturing conditions.

Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of L-leucine as a lubricant and/or binder in table-top sweetener tablets at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate use of L-leucine in the manufacture of table-top sweetener tablets containing sucralose, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice, while the regulatory process is undertaken to formally amend the Regulations.

The proposed regulatory amendments would be enabling measures to allow the sale of table-top sweetener tablets containing L-leucine as a lubricant and/or binder. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have a low impact on the economy and the environment. Consequently, the regulatory amendments may proceed directly to final approval and publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Interested persons may make representations with respect to Health Canada’s intention to amend the Regulations within 75 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 the contact person identified below.

Contact

Marie-Claude Tardif, Associate Director, Bureau of Food Regulatory, International and Interagency Affairs, Health Canada, 200 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway, Address Locator 0702C1, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, 613-957-1750 (telephone), 613-941-3537 (fax), sche-ann@hc-sc.gc.ca (email).

May 2, 2008

MEENA BALLANTYNE
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

CANADA MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Chairperson (part-time position)

The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation was created in 1998 as an arm’s-length body to improve access to post-secondary education. The Foundation manages an endowment and awards scholarships to students who are in need and who demonstrate merit.

The Board of Directors governs the Foundation and establishes its policy. It is composed of 15 directors, 6 of whom (including the Chairperson) are appointed by the Governor in Council.

The successful candidate should have a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience. The suitable candidate must have significant experience in serving as a member of a board of directors, preferably as a chairperson, or acceptable equivalent experience. Proven leadership skills with significant accomplishments in business, government, academia and/or not-for-profit sector is required. The chosen candidate must also have experience in organizational management and in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices. Experience in dealing with senior officials in the federal government is also important.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the Foundation’s mandate and activities, and the legislative framework within which it operates. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the chairperson and the Board of Directors is necessary. The selected candidate must be financially literate and possess knowledge of the operations of the federal government and public policy. Knowledge of post-secondary education and learning in Canada and the needs of the Canadian economy are crucial.

The qualified candidate will be able to provide high-level direction on organizational management, financial management and program policy development. The Chairperson must have the ability to foster debate and discussion among board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts should they arise. This person must also be able to develop and maintain strategic partnerships to build on the Board of Director’s strategic position and provide the organization with the means to leverage its capital. The position requires superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as spokesperson of the Foundation, in dealing with stakeholders, the media, public institutions, governments, and other organizations. The Chairperson must be decisive, have sound judgment and superior interpersonal skills, operate with high ethical standards and integrity, and demonstrate impartiality, tact and discretion.

Proficiency in both English and French is an asset.

The chosen candidate must be willing to travel and participate in meetings with the Board of Directors four times per year and may need to participate in occasional committee meetings or conference calls, as required.

The Chairperson will be appointed to hold office until the date of the dissolution of the Foundation which is foreseen to wind up in March-April 2010, as announced in the 2008 Budget.

Individuals are not eligible for appointment if they are members of the Senate, House of Commons or legislature of a province; are employees or agents of Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province; do not reside in Canada; or do not meet the qualifications of directors set out in subsection 105(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act. This subsection states that persons are disqualified from being a director of a corporation if they are less than 18 years of age; are of unsound mind and have been so found by a court in Canada or elsewhere; are not an individual; or have the status of bankrupt.

The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT

Order Modifying the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations