Vol. 142, No. 24 — June 14, 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. 4543-2-04304 is approved.

1. Permittee: Mines Seleine, a division of The Canadian Salt Company Limited, Grosse-Île, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.

2. Type of Permit: Permit to load or dispose of dredged material.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 16 to October 31, 2008.

4. Loading Site(s): The loading of dredged material is restricted to the segments of the Grande-Entrée channel listed below and must be done in accordance with the associated restrictions. The segments are delineated by precise measurements marking out the course of the said channel as defined in figure 1.2 entitled “Chenal du havre de la Grande-Entrée” of the report entitled “Étude d’impact sur l’environnement, Programme décennal de dragage d’entretien du chenal maritime de Mines Seleine à Grande-Entrée, Îles-de-la-Madeleine,” prepared by CJB Environnement inc. in May 2006. The placing of the marker buoys for each channel segment and the loading operations must be done in accordance with information appearing in the above-cited report.

List of channel segments and restrictions on loading:

Segment 258 to 4 200: Loading is limited to 60% of the maximum loading capacity of the dredge from July 16 to July 31, 2008, and dredging is authorized for two out of three days from July 16 to September 24, 2008.

Segment 4 200 to 7 350: Dredging is authorized on one out of two days from July 16 to July 31, 2008, and dredging is authorized on two out of three days from August 1 to August 5, 2008, and August 26 to September 24, 2008.

Segment 7 350 to 9 000: Dredging is prohibited from September 24 to October 31, 2008.

Segment 9 000 to 10 720: Dredging is authorized on two out of three days from July 16 to July 31, 2008, and from September 1 to September 30, 2008.

5. Disposal Site(s): Disposal area “E” delineated by the following coordinates: 47°30′08.4″ N, 61°33′19.1″ W; 47°30′08.0″ N, 61°32′50.4″ W; 47°29′49.0″ N, 61°33′19.6″ W; 47°29′48.6″ N, 61°32′50.9″ W (NAD83). Specific marker buoys must be used when dumping in order to accurately mark the disposal site. The accumulation of dredged material must not reduce water depth to less than 10.5 m at any point in the disposal area.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site. The disposal site is located approximately 6.5 km south of Grande-Entrée Harbour.

7. Equipment: Trailing suction hopper dredge.

8. Method of Disposal: Direct discharge from the vessel. The disposal activities must be done in accordance with the instructions described in the section 3.2.3.3 of the report mentioned in paragraph 4. Also, fine sediments dredged in segment 258 to 4 200 must be deposited in the central zone of the disposal site. Once the disposal of these fine sediments is complete, they must be entirely covered with 1 m of coarse materials originating in segment 4 200 to 10 720 of the channel.

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

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 350 000 m³ scow measure.

11. Material to Be Disposed of: Dredged material consisting of gravel, sand, silt, clay, or colloids.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report in writing to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Environment Canada, Quebec Region, 105 McGill Street, 4th Floor, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E7, 514-496-6982 (fax), immersion.dpe@ec.gc.ca (email), at least 15 days prior to the first disposal operation to be conducted pursuant to this permit.

12.2. The Permittee must put in place a continuous monitoring program for suspended sediments in the aquaculture park sector during the dredging of segment 258 to 4 200. Dredging activity will be halted in segment 258 to 4 200 for six consecutive hours if the concentration of suspended sediments exceeds, for six consecutive hours, 150 mg/L in the blue mussel park or 10 mg/L in the scallop park.

12.3. The Permittee must conduct bathymetry monitoring of the disposal site during dredging activities. Three bathymetry readings must be taken regarding the portion of disposal area “E” used, one prior to starting the work, one after the deposit of fine sediment from segment 258 to 4 200, and one after the work is completed. In addition, the actual surveyed density of these readings must be 1 m.

12.4. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Regional Director, identified in paragraph 12.1, summarizing the results of the Monitoring and Environmental Protection Program, as approved by the Department of the Environment, within 120 days following the expiration of the permit.

12.5. The Permittee must obtain all other necessary permits, licenses, or approvals from other regulatory agencies in respect of the project described herein.

12.6. The zone of common crab fishing located outside the lagoon on the west side of the channel, between the two navigation buoys, will be closed to navigation for dredging equipment and service boats.

12.7. The Permittee shall ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activities for which the permit is issued are made aware of any restrictions and conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions. A copy of the permit must be carried on all vessels involved in dredging or disposal at sea activities.

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

12.9. The Permittee must keep a detailed register of loading and disposal operations conducted with respect to this permit. This register must, at all times, be kept aboard the vessel involved with the disposal operations and be accessible to inspectors designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee must keep a written register of the time of departure of the vessel to the disposal site and advise the Canadian Coast Guard Station at Rivière-au-Renard once per day of the departure times entered in the register. The Permittee must record these communications in the register mentioned in paragraph 12.9.

12.11. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Regional Director, identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit. This report shall contain the register mentioned in paragraph 12.9, and contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of during disposal operations conducted pursuant to the permit, the equipment used, and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

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

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

ALAIN GOSSELIN
Environmental Stewardship
Quebec 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. 4543-2-04324 is approved.

1. Permittee: Department of Public Works and Government Services, Quebec Region.

2. Type of Permit: Permit to load or dispose of dredged material.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 14 to August 9, 2008, and from September 21 to November 30, 2008.

4. Loading Site(s): Gascons Harbour (Chapados Brook), 48°11.36′ N, 64°51.65′ W (NAD83).

5. Disposal Site(s):

(a) Disposal Site G-5, 48°10.80′ N, 64°50.00′ W (NAD83); and

(b) Gascons Harbour, 48°11.36′ N, 64°51.65′ W (NAD83).

6. Route to Disposal Site(s):

(a) Direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site. The disposal site is located approximately 2.3 km southeast of Gascons Harbour (Chapados Brook); and

(b) Not applicable.

7. Equipment: Hydraulic shovel or crane equipped with a clamshell dredge, towed scow, steel beam or scraper blade.

8. Method of Disposal:

(a) Dredging will be carried out using a crane equipped with a clamshell dredge or a hydraulic shovel and disposal will be carried out using a towed scow; and

(b) Levelling of the seabed by a steel beam or a scraper blade.

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

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 3 000 m³ scow measure.

11. Material to Be Disposed of: Dredged material consisting of gravel, sand, silt, clay, or colloids.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report in writing to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Environment Canada, Quebec Region, 105 McGill Street, 4th Floor, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E7, 514-496-6982 (fax), immersion.dpe@ec.gc.ca (email), at least 48 hours prior to the first disposal operation conducted under this permit.

12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Regional Director, identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days from the expiry of the permit. This report shall include the Register of Disposal at Sea Operations mentioned in paragraph 12.5, and contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit, the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred, and the equipment used for disposal operations.

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

12.4. A copy of this permit must, at all times, be kept aboard any vessel involved with the disposal operations.

12.5. The Permittee must complete the Register of Disposal at Sea Operations as provided by the Department of Environment. This register must, at all times, be kept aboard any vessel involved with the disposal operations and be accessible to enforcement officers designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.6. The Permittee must signal the Canadian Coast Guard station at Rivière-au-Renard immediately before leaving the port for disposal operations at the disposal site. The Permittee must record these communications in the register mentioned in the previous paragraph.

12.7. The Permittee shall mark out the disposal site with buoys for the entire duration of disposal operations.

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

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

ALAIN GOSSELIN
Environmental Stewardship
Quebec 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. 4543-2-06516 is approved.

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

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations for the purpose of disposal at sea.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from July 14, 2008, to July 13, 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARIA DOBER
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

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06519 is approved.

1. Permittee: Ocean Choice International L.P., Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations for the purpose of disposal at sea.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 3, 2008, to August 2, 2009.

4. Loading Site(s): 48°30.20′ N, 53°04.90′ W, Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 48°29.00′ N, 52°56.00′ W, at an approximate depth of 130 m.

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

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

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

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

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 7 000 tonnes.

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

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARIA DOBER
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

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06526 is approved.

1. Permittee: P. Janes & Sons Limited, Jackson’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations for the purpose of disposal at sea.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 2, 2008, to August 1, 2009.

4. Loading Site(s): 49°51.83′ N, 56°48.72′ W, Jackson’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. Disposal Site(s): 49°51.40′ N, 56°45.33′ W, at an approximate depth of 95 m.

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

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

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

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

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 500 tonnes.

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

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARIA DOBER
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

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06528 is approved.

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

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations for the purpose of disposal at sea.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 2, 2008, to August 1, 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARIA DOBER
Environmental Stewardship
Atlantic Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendments

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provisions currently exist in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of the enzyme amylase derived from various micro-organisms, including Bacillus subtilis and for the use of the enzyme glucoamylase derived from various micro-organisms, including Aspergillus niger in the production of a variety of foods such as pre-cooked (instant) cereals at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice.

Health Canada has received two submissions to permit the combined use of two enzymes, alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus subtilis and glucoamylase derived from Aspergillus niger in the production of pre-cooked infant cereals at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus subtilis and glucolase derived from Aspergillus niger in infant cereals.

The use of alpha-amylase and glucolase derived from these micro-organisms will benefit the consumer through the availability of a greater variety of quality food 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 alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus subtilis and glucoamylase derived from Aspergillus niger in the production of infant cereal 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 alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus subtilis and glucoamylase derived from Aspergillus niger in the production of infant cereals 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 infant cereals that have been manufactured through the use of alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus subtilis and glucoamylase derived from Aspergillus niger. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have 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).

June 3, 2008

MEENA BALLANTYNE
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT

CANADA PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACT

Results of 2008 Calls for Bids: Central Mackenzie Valley and Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta

The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development hereby gives notice pursuant to section 15 of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S. 1985, c. 36, 2nd supplement, of the bids which have been selected in response to the 2008 Central Mackenzie Valley and Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta Calls for Bids. A summary of terms and conditions applicable to the calls was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on February 9, 2008. The calls closed on June 2, 2008. Winning bidders, having submitted work deposits representing 25% of their work proposal bid, will receive an exploration licence. A summary of the terms and conditions of the exploration licences being issued is also set out herein.

In accordance with the requirements set out in the 2008 Central Mackenzie Valley and Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta Calls for Bids, the following bids have been selected:

Central Mackenzie Valley

Parcel No. CMV-1
(82 100 ha more or less)

Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta

Parcel No. BSMD-1
(202 380 ha more or less)

Parcel No. BSMD-2
(41 323 ha more or less)

Parcel No. BSMD-3
(205 359 ha more or less)

Parcel No. BSMD-4
(196 497 ha more or less)

Parcel No. BSMD-5
(203 635 ha more or less)

The following is a summary of the terms and conditions of the exploration licences being issued to the winning bidders in the Central Mackenzie Valley and Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta:

1. The exploration licences confer, relative to the lands, the right to explore for and the exclusive right to drill and test for petroleum; the exclusive right to develop those frontier lands in order to produce petroleum; and the exclusive right, subject to compliance with the other provisions of the Act, to obtain a production licence.

2. The term of an exploration licence for Central Mackenzie Valley will be for eight years, consisting of two consecutive periods of four years. The term of an exploration licence for Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta will be for nine years consisting of two consecutive periods of five and four years.

3. Each interest owner shall drill one well prior to the end of Period I. That is, within the first four years of the term, as a condition precedent to obtaining tenure to Period II for Central Mackenzie Valley and five years for Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta. Failure to drill a well shall result in the reversion to Crown reserve, at the end of Period I, of the lands not subject to a significant discovery licence or a production licence.

4. The interest holders submitted their issuance fees and posted work deposits equivalent to 25% of the bid submitted for each parcel. A reduction of the deposit will be made as allowable expenditures, as defined in the Call for Bids, are incurred on the lands in Period I of the term.

5. Rentals will be applicable only in Period II at a rate of $3.00 per hectare in respect of the first year, $5.50 in the second year and $8.00 in the third and fourth years. A reduction of rentals will be made as allowable expenditures, as defined in the Call for Bids, are incurred during Period II of the term.

6. Other terms and conditions referred to in the licences include provisions respecting indemnity, liability, successors and assigns, notice, waiver and relief, appointment of representative and agreement by interest owner.

7. For the payment of a prescribed service fee, the exploration licences may be inspected or, by written request, certified copies may be made available at the following address: Office of the Registrar, Northern Oil and Gas Branch, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, 15/25 Eddy Street, 10th Floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4, 819-953-8529.

PATRICK BORBEY
Assistant Deputy Minister
Northern Affairs Organization

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

Name and position

Instrument of Advice dated May 26, 2008

Emerson, The Hon. David, P.C..

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for International Trade, Minister of State to assist the Minister of Transport and Minister of State to assist the Minister of Canadian Heritage to be styled Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics

Verner, The Hon. Josée, P.C.

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister of State to assist the Minister of Foreign Affairs to be styled Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie

June 3, 2008

JACQUELINE GRAVELLE
Manager

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT

Notice No. DGTP-002-2008 — Petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2008-6

Subsection 12(1) of the Telecommunications Act provides that, within one year after a decision by the Commission, the Governor in Council may, on petition in writing presented to the Governor in Council within 90 days after the decision, or on the Governor in Council’s own motion, by order, vary or rescind the decision or refer it back to the Commission for reconsideration of all or a portion of it.

Notice is hereby given that a petition from Imagine Canada and the Association of Fundraising Professionals has been received by the Governor in Council (GIC) under subsection 12(1) of the Telecommunications Act with respect to the following decision issued by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC): Telecom Decision CRTC 2008-6, Delegation of the Commission’s investigative powers with regard to Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules complaints. In Telecom Decision CRTC 2008-6, the Commission amended the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules established in Telecom Decision 2007-48, by adding a requirement that all telemarketers and clients of telemarketers, including those exclusively making unsolicited telecommunications that are exempt from the National Do Not Call List Rules, register with, and provide information to, the National Do Not Call List operator and pay applicable fees that may be charged by the Complaints Investigator delegate.

The petitioners are asking the Governor in Council to direct the CRTC to vary or rescind a narrow and particular aspect of Telecom Decision CRTC 2008-6 in order to exempt charities from the application of a new unsolicited telecommunications rule. The reasons for the request are included in the petition.

Submissions regarding this petition should be filed within 60 days of the publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette. All comments received will be posted on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Submitting comments

Submissions should be addressed to the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Langevin Block, 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3.

A copy of all submissions should also be sent to the Director General, Telecommunications Policy Branch, preferably in electronic format (WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or ASCII TXT), to the following email address: telecom@ic.gc.ca. Written copies can be sent to the Director General, Telecommunications Policy Branch, 300 Slater Street, 16th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C8.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, publication date, title, and notice reference number (DGTP-002-2008).

Obtaining copies

Copies of all relevant petitions and submissions received in response may be obtained electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum under “Gazette Notices and Petitions.” It is the responsibility of interested parties to check the public record from time to time to keep abreast of submissions received.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/archives/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of notices can be ordered by calling the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

May 13, 2008

LEONARD ST-AUBIN
Director General
Telecommunications Policy Branch

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES

NATIONAL PAROLE BOARD

Members (full-time and part-time positions) — Ontario/Nunavut Region

Location: Ontario/Nunavut Region — Kingston, Ontario

The National Parole Board (NPB) is an independent administrative tribunal. The NPB makes decisions on the conditional release for offenders sentenced to federal penitentiaries and for offenders sentenced to provincial institutions in the provinces and territories where there are no provincial or territorial boards of parole. The NPB also renders decisions on the granting of pardons for ex-offenders who have successfully re-entered society as law-abiding citizens after completion of sentence.

The preferred candidates will be committed to excellence in the correctional system and will possess the following education, experience, knowledge, abilities and personal suitability.

Education

• A secondary school diploma is essential;
• A university degree or post-graduate studies would be an asset.

Experience

• Experience in a decision-making environment and/or in the interpretation or application of legislation, government policies or directives.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of the applicable legislation pertaining to the National Parole Board—the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Criminal Records Act and their interpretation and application related to conditional release; and
• Knowledge of the societal issues impacting on the criminal justice environment, including gender, Aboriginal and visible minority issues.

Abilities / Skills

• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to interpret Court decisions;
• Ability to quickly synthesize relevant case information;
• Clear, concise and comprehensive writing and spoken communications skills;
• Effective interviewing and decision-making skills;
• Efficiency in managing time and setting priorities; and
• Ability to perform in an environment of high case volume and tight time constraints and to perform in a stressful environment.

Personal suitability

• Sound judgement;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Effective and independent work habits as well as an ability to work as a team member;
• Discretion in managing highly sensitive information; and
• Sensitivity to Aboriginal, multiculturalism and gender issues.

Preference will be given to applicants residing in the Ontario/ Nunavut Region. Proficiency in both official languages would be an asset.

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.

The chosen candidates will be required to travel outside the immediate area and be away from home on occasion, as well as to conduct hearings in federal penitentiaries. A valid driver’s licence is required, or a personal means of transportation to penitentiaries throughout Ontario, some of which are in rural and remote locations.

The successful full-time candidates must be willing to relocate to the area of employment or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.

BANK OF CANADA

Balance sheet as at May 31, 2008

(Millions of dollars)     Unaudited

I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.

Ottawa, June 5, 2008

H. A. WOERMKE
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.

Ottawa, June 5, 2008

MARK CARNEY
Governor

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