GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-03473 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Amix Salvage and Sales Ltd., Surrey, British Columbia.

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Dredged material.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Dredged material consisting of rock, gravel, sand, silt, clay, non-reusable concrete, wood waste, or material typical to the approved loading site, except logs and usable wood.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from April 20, 2009, to April 19, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): Amix Salvage and Sales Ltd., Surrey, British Columbia, at approximately 49°12.70′ N, 122°53.00′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s):

(a) Point Grey Disposal Site, within a one-nautical mile radius of 49°15.40′ N, 123°21.90′ W (NAD83); and

(b) Sand Heads Disposal Site (for sand only), bounded by 49°06.12′ N, 123°20.42′ W; 49°06.31′ N, 123°18.83′ W; 49°05.74′ N, 123°18.96′ W; and 49°05.22′ N, 123°19.64′ W (NAD83).

 6. Method of loading: Loading will be carried out using cutter suction dredge, barge-mounted excavator, or clamshell dredge.

 7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site via pipeline, hopper scow, towed scow or hopper dredge.

 8. Method of disposal: Disposal will be carried out by pipeline, bottom dumping, end dumping, or cutter suction dredge.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 30 000 m³.

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

11. Inspection:

11.1. By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

11.2. The Permittee shall ensure that records of all loading and disposal activities are kept on site for the duration of the permit and are available for inspection by any enforcement officer or analyst for two years following the expiry of the permit.

11.3. Ships operating under the authority of this permit shall carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12. Contractors:

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

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

13. Reporting and notification:

13.1. The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: name or number of ship, platform or structure used to carry out the loading and/or disposal, name of the contractor including corporate and on-site contact information, and expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted to Environment Canada’s Environmental Enforcement Division, Pacific and Yukon Region, by fax at 604-666-9059 or by email at das.pyr@ec.gc.ca.

13.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, 201–401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3S5, 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 list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, including the names of the loading and disposal sites used, the quantity of matter disposed of at each disposal site, and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

MICHAEL WILSON
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Pacific and 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 section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-03474 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

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

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Dredged material.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Dredged material consisting of rock, gravel, sand, silt, clay, non-reusable concrete, wood waste, or material typical to the approved loading site, except logs and usable wood.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from June 1, 2009, to May 31, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): Various approved sites in the Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, at approximately 49°11.90′ N, 123°07.88′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s):

(a) Point Grey Disposal Site, within a one-nautical mile radius of 49°15.40′ N, 123°21.90′ W (NAD83); and

(b) Sand Heads Disposal Site (for sand only), bounded by 49°06.12′ N, 123°20.42′ W; 49°06.31′ N, 123°18.83′ W; 49°05.74′ N, 123°18.96′ W; and 49°05.22′ N, 123°19.64′ W (NAD83).

 6. Method of loading: Loading will be carried out using cutter suction dredge, barge-mounted excavator, or clamshell dredge.

 7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site via pipeline, hopper scow, towed scow, or hopper dredge.

 8. Method of disposal: Disposal will be carried out by pipeline, bottom dumping, end dumping, or cutter suction dredge.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 600 000 m³.

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

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

12. Inspection:

12.1. By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.2. The Permittee shall ensure that records of all loading and disposal activities are kept on site for the duration of the permit and are available for inspection by any enforcement officer or analyst for two years following the expiry of the permit.

12.3. Ships operating under the authority of this permit shall carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

13. Contractors:

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

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

14. Reporting and notification:

14.1. The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: name or number of ship, platform or structure used to carry out the loading and/or disposal, name of the contractor including corporate and on-site contact information, and expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted to Environment Canada’s Environmental Enforcement Division, Pacific and Yukon Region, by fax at 604-666-9059 or by email at das.pyr@ec.gc.ca.

14.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, 201–401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3S5, 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 list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, including the names of the loading and disposal sites used, the quantity of matter disposed of at each disposal site, and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

MICHAEL WILSON
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Pacific and 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 section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-06549 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Ocean Choice International LP, Triton, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Fish waste and other organic matter consisting of fish and shellfish waste.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from May 22, 2009, to May 21, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): 49°32.3′ N, 55°35.9′ W (NAD83), Triton, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 5. Disposal site(s): 49°33.5′ N, 55°34.0′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 183 m.

 6. Method of loading: The Permittee shall ensure that the material is loaded onto 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.

6.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls and other marine birds, except during direct loading or disposal of the waste.

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

6.3. The loading and transit shall be completed in a manner that ensures that no material contaminates the marine environment, notably the harbour and adjacent beaches. The Permittee shall also ensure that the loading sites are cleaned up and, if necessary, that spilled wastes are recovered.

 7. Route to disposal site and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

 8. Method of disposal: The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or ship while steaming within the disposal site boundaries and in a manner which will promote dispersion.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 3 500 tonnes.

10. Inspection: By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

11. Contractors: The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.

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

12. Reporting and notification: The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: name or number of ship, platform or structure used to carry out the loading and/or disposal, name of the contractor including corporate and on-site contact information, and expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted 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).

12.1. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12, 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 matter disposed of at the disposal site and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

12.2. This permit shall be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

MARIA DOBER
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
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 section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-06562 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Notre Dame Seafoods Inc., Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Fish waste and other organic matter consisting of fish and shellfish waste.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from April 30, 2009, to April 29, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): 49°39.00′ N, 54°45.80′ W (NAD83), Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 5. Disposal site(s): 49°41.83′ N, 54°45.50′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 80 m.

 6. Method of loading: The Permittee shall ensure that the material is loaded onto 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.

6.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls and other marine birds, except during direct loading or disposal of the waste.

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

6.3. The loading and transit shall be completed in a manner that ensures that no material contaminates the marine environment, notably the harbour and adjacent beaches. The Permittee shall also ensure that the loading sites are cleaned up and, if necessary, that spilled wastes are recovered.

 7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

 8. Method of disposal: The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or ship while steaming within the disposal site boundaries and in a manner which will promote dispersion.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 2 500 tonnes.

10. Inspection: By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

11. Contractors: The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.

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

12. Reporting and notification: The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: the expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted 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).

12.1. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12, 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 matter disposed of at the disposal site and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

12.2. This permit shall be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

ERIC HUNDERT
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
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 section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-06563 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Barry Group Inc., Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Fish waste and other organic matter consisting of fish and shellfish waste.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from April 27, 2009, to April 26, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): 51°14.00′ N, 56°47.50′ W (NAD83), Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 5. Disposal site(s): 51°14.00′ N, 56°49.80′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 30 m.

 6. Method of loading: The Permittee shall ensure that the material is loaded onto 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.

6.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls and other marine birds, except during direct loading or disposal of the waste.

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

6.3. The loading and transit shall be completed in a manner that ensures that no material contaminates the marine environment, notably the harbour and adjacent beaches. The Permittee shall also ensure that the loading sites are cleaned up and, if necessary, that spilled wastes are recovered.

 7. Route to disposal site and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

 8. Method of disposal: The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or ship while steaming within the disposal site boundaries and in a manner which will promote dispersion.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 1 400 tonnes.

10. Inspection: By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

11. Contractors: The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.

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

12. Reporting and notification: The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: the expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted 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).

12.1. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12, 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 matter disposed of at the disposal site and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

12.2. This permit shall be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

ERIC HUNDERT
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Atlantic Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for the substance — Decabromodiphenyl ether — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas decabromodiphenyl ether is a substance already on Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas significant new information on decabromodiphenyl ether has become available and has been analyzed in the draft State of the Science report; and

Whereas a summary of the draft State of the Science report on decabromodiphenyl ether conducted pursuant to paragraph 68(b) of the Act is annexed hereby,

Notice is hereby given that this new information will be considered as the risk management instruments outlined in the revised Risk Management Strategy for Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) are being developed.

Public comment period

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the draft State of the Science report which may be obtained from the Government of Canada’s Chemical Substances Web site (www.chemicalsubstances.gc.ca). All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, 1-800-410-4314 or 819-953-4936 (fax), or by email to Existing.Substances.Existantes@ec.gc.ca.

If appropriate, the comments should stipulate those parts thereof that should not be disclosed pursuant to the Access to Information Act and, in particular, pursuant to sections 19 and 20 of that Act, the reason why those parts should not be disclosed and the period during which they should remain undisclosed.

GEORGE ENEI
Acting Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Summary of the Draft State of the Science Report of Decabromodiphenyl Ether

In July 2006, Environment Canada and Health Canada released the final Screening Assessment Reports on polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). It was concluded that PBDEs (i.e. tetrabromodiphenyl ether [tetraBDE], pentabromodiphenyl ether [pentaBDE], hexabromodiphenyl ether [hexaBDE], heptabromodiphenyl ether [heptaBDE], octabromodiphenyl ether [octaBDE], nonabromodiphenyl ether [nonaBDE] and decabromodiphenyl ether [decaBDE] — which are found in commercial PentaBDE, OctaBDE and DecaBDE technical formulations — are entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity, and thus meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). In addition, it was concluded that all seven PBDE homologues met the criteria for persistence, but only tetraBDE, pentaBDE and hexaBDE met the criteria for bioaccumulation as defined in the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations under CEPA 1999. The analysis also noted that the higher brominated diphenyl ethers, and decaBDE in particular, could accumulate to some degree in biota and debrominate to bioaccumulative and persistent transformation products.

Since the completion of the Ecological Screening Assessment, a large amount of new information has been published regarding the accumulation of decaBDE in biota and the potential transformation of decaBDE to persistent and bioaccumulative products. The purpose of the present report is to provide an updated analysis of bioaccumulation and transformation of decaBDE by summarizing evidence considered in the original Screening Assessment, and then examining the related new science published up to the end of March 2008.

With regards to bioaccumulation, factors such as low assimilation efficiency and metabolic transformation appear to be important determinants of accumulation in organisms. However, several studies indicate that decaBDE is clearly available for uptake and has potential to accumulate in biota to high levels. For instance, numerous recent studies have measured significant accumulation of BDE209 (another name for decaBDE) in several wildlife species such as Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon, Glaucous Gull, red fox, shark, harbour porpoise and whitebeaked dolphin. These studies indicate that decaBDE can contribute, in some cases, to a significant proportion of the PBDE burden in biological tissues. It is also reasonable to conclude that decaBDE likely contributes to the formation of bioaccumulative and/or potentially bioaccumulative transformation products such as lower brominated BDEs in organisms and in the environment. Overall, the studies identified to March 31, 2008, indicate that decaBDE is bioavailable and may accumulate rapidly to potentially high and problematic levels in certain species. Nonetheless, available data do not show that decaBDE itself meets the numeric thresholds for bioaccumulation as defined in the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations under CEPA 1999.

The evaluation of decaBDE transformation in organisms found considerable evidence that fish and mammals are able to metabolically break down decaBDE. In fish, decaBDE may form heptaBDE, octaBDE and nonaBDE, and potentially penta- and hexaBDE. In mammals, debromination of decaBDE to heptaBDE, octaBDE and nonaBDE has been observed. Debrominated products also appear to undergo hydroxylation to form phenols or catechols. Hydroxymethoxylated BDEs may also be formed.

The evaluation of transformation in the environment identified numerous laboratory studies that provide evidence that decaBDE may break down in the environment, particularly as a result of photodegradation and biodegradation. Studies of photodegradation of decaBDE sorbed to solids in aqueous and dry systems have demonstrated transformation of decaBDE to triBDE, tetraBDE, pentaBDE, hexaBDE, heptaBDE, octaBDE and nonaBDE, tetra- and pentabrominated dibenzofurans (pentaBDFs) and unidentified products. Biodegradation studies have also shown potential break down of decaBDE mainly to nona-, octa- and heptaBDE, while transformation to triBDE has also been shown under enhanced laboratory conditions. Overall, biodegradation appears to occur at a much slower rate than that of phototransformation.

Modeling of bioaccumulation factors (BAFs) and biomagnification factors (BMFs) was conducted to estimate whether transformation products of decaBDE resulting from processes in organisms and in the general environment could be bioaccumulative. The evaluation found that many of the identified transformation products could be bioaccumulative (i.e. have BAFs in excess of 5 000) and some could biomagnify in food chains. The analysis also indicated that some potential transformation products (i.e. tetraBDE, pentaBDE and hexaBDE) are clearly bioaccumulative based on empirical evidence.

While laboratory studies on the transformation of decaBDE support a conclusion that transformation to lower BDEs and BDFs should be occurring in the environment, the phenomenon has not been conclusively shown through monitoring studies to occur in the environment. This suggests that the process of environmental transformation may be very slow and evidence of transformation may be shielded by existing patterns of PBDEs in the environment which are dominated by congeners found in commercial products. The fact that relatively few studies specifically measure octa- and nonaBDE congeners in environmental samples makes it difficult to elucidate the debromination patterns of decaBDE in the environment.

While this report has focused on decaBDE, its analyses and conclusions provide useful perspectives on alternative flame retardants with similar chemical structures and use patterns, such as Decabromodiphenyl ethane (decaBD ethane). DecaBDE and decaBD ethane have only minor structural differences relating to the bond between their aromatic rings, thus, these substances may have similarities in physical–chemical properties, persistence, transformation patterns, and accumulation in organisms. Based on the similarity in properties between decaBDE and decaBD ethane, the presence of decaBD ethane in Canadian wildlife, and the potential for decaBD ethane to be used as a large-scale replacement for decaBDE, there is also a need to further understand the potential risks from decaBD ethane in the environment and its capacity to accumulate in wildlife and transform to potentially bioaccumulative products.

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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 (the Regulations) for the use of calcium lactate as a food additive in a variety of food products, including as a firming agent in canned grapefruit and canned peas at a maximum level of use of 0.035%, calculated as calcium, or as a pH adjusting agent in baking powder and unstandardized foods at levels of use consistent with good manufacturing practice. Provisions also exist in the Regulations for the use of calcium chloride in a variety of food products, including as a firming agent in canned apples, canned grapefruit, a variety of cheeses, olives, pickles and relishes, tomatoes, canned vegetables, frozen apples and unstandardized foods at specified maximum levels of use or as a pH adjusting agent in beer, malt liquor and porter, at maximum levels of use consistent with good manufacturing practice.

Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of calcium lactate and calcium chloride in fresh comminuted meat for sausages which will have an edible coating. These food additives will be used at a maximum level of use of 1% of final product weight for calcium lactate and at a maximum level of use of 0.5% of final product weight for calcium chloride to stabilize the edible coatings on fresh sausages. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of calcium lactate and calcium chloride to stabilize the edible coatings on fresh sausages.

The use of calcium lactate and calcium chloride will benefit consumers by facilitating the use of additional edible coatings on fresh sausages. 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 calcium lactate and calcium chloride to stabilize the edible coatings on fresh sausages, at a maximum level of use of 1% of final product weight for calcium lactate and at a maximum level of use of 0.5% of final product weight for calcium chloride.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization is being issued to permit the immediate use of calcium lactate and calcium chloride, as indicated above, while the regulatory process is undertaken to amend the Regulations. The standardized food described above is exempted from the application of sections 6 and 6.1 of the Food and Drugs Act, paragraphs B.14.032(d), B.01.042(a) and (c), and section B.16.007 of the Food and Drug Regulations.

The proposed regulatory amendments would be enabling measures to allow the sale of additional foods containing calcium lactate and calcium chloride to stabilize the edible coatings on fresh sausages. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have a low impact on the economy and on 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).

March 19, 2009

MEENA BALLANTYNE
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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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 calcium sulphate in a variety of food products, including as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in flour and whole wheat flour at a maximum level of use of 900 ppm, and as a thickening agent in ice cream, ice cream mix or ice milk at a maximum level of use of 0.5%.

Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other that those for use in infant formula, at a maximum level of use of 0.3% of dried whey products. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in the production of this food product.

The use of calcium sulphate will benefit consumers by increasing the availability of quality whey products. Industry will benefit through the availability of another carrier for use in the production of whey products.

Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other than those for use in infant formula, at a maximum level of use of 0.3% of dried whey products.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization is being issued to permit the immediate use of calcium sulphate, as indicated above, while the regulatory process is undertaken to amend the Regulations. The standardized food described above is exempted from the application of sections 6 and 6.1 of the Food and Drugs Act, paragraphs B.01.042(a) and (c), section B.16.007, and subparagraph B.08.049(b)(iv) of the Food and Drug Regulations.

The proposed regulatory amendments would be enabling measures to allow the sale of additional foods containing calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have a low impact on the economy and on 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).

March 19, 2009

MEENA BALLANTYNE
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT

Application for surrender of charter

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Corporations Act, an application for surrender of charter was received from

March 19, 2009

AÏSSA AOMARI
Director
Incorporation and Information
Products and Services Directorate
For the Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT

Letters patent

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Corporations Act, letters patent have been issued to

March 19, 2009

AÏSSA AOMARI
Director
Incorporation and Information
Products and Services Directorate
For the Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT

Supplementary letters patent

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Corporations Act, supplementary letters patent have been issued to

March 19, 2009

AÏSSA AOMARI
Director
Incorporation and Information
Products and Services Directorate
For the Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT

Supplementary letters patent — Name change

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Corporations Act, supplementary letters patent have been issued to

March 19, 2009

AÏSSA AOMARI
Director
Incorporation and Information
Products and Services Directorate
For the Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGRB-002-09 — Consultation on the renewal of cellular and personal communications services (PCS) spectrum licences

This notice announces the release of the above-mentioned consultation, which discusses the renewal of cellular and personal communications services (PCS) licences that expire on March 31, 2011. The decisions made as a result of this consultation will also apply to cellular and PCS licences that expire after this date.

The Department is seeking comments on its proposal to renew licences and the licence conditions that would apply to new and renewed cellular and PCS licences. Industry Canada will also undertake a formal study to assess the current market value of these spectrum licences, and will launch a separate consultation in the coming months that will seek comments on a proposed fee.

Submitting comments

Respondents are requested to provide their comments in electronic format (XHTML, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to the following email address: spectrum.operations@ic.gc.ca.

Written submissions should be addressed to the Director, Spectrum Management Operations, Industry Canada, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C8.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title, and the notice reference number DGRB-002-09. Parties should submit their comments no later than April 30, 2009, to ensure consideration. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments received will be posted on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

The Department will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted until June 1, 2009.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

March 23, 2009

MICHAEL D. CONNOLLY
Director General
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGRB-006-09 — Licensing Framework to Auction Spectrum in the Bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz for Air-Ground Services

This notice announces the release of the paper entitled Licensing Framework to Auction Spectrum in the Bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz for Air-Ground Services, which initiates the licensing process for this spectrum by outlining the rules and requirements for the competitive bidding process and by calling for completed application forms and financial deposits.

On October 28, 2006, Industry Canada issued CanadaGazette Notice No. DGTP-011-06 entitled Consultation on Air-to-Ground Services in the bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz. This notice sought comments on proposed changes to Industry Canada’s policy on the use of the bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz for air-to-ground services. In response to the notice, comments were received from one interested party.

Further to this notice, on December 6, 2008, Industry Canada issued CanadaGazette Notice No. DGRB-004-08 entitled Spectrum utilization policy and consultation on a framework to auction spectrum in the bands 849–851 MHz and 894–896 MHz for air-ground services. This notice announced the publication of decisions resulting from the above-mentioned consultation DGTP-011-06 and changes to Industry Canada’s policy on the use of air-ground spectrum in these bands. It also consulted on the auction and licensing processes, on issues such as technical and operational considerations, and on licence conditions.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

March 19, 2009

MICHAEL D. CONNOLLY
Director General
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-007-09 — First issue of RSS-220

Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is publishing a new Radio Standards Specification, which sets out standards for the certification of ultra-wideband radio transmitters. The document is titled Radio Standards Specification 220, Issue 1, Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology.

RSS-220 is being issued to provide certification requirements for radio equipment as a result of the public consultation, SMSE-002-05 (Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Wireless Systems Using Ultra-Wideband Technology), subsequent studies and discussions with industry.

General information

RSS-220, Issue 1, which will come into force as of the date of publication of this notice, has been coordinated with industry through the Radio Advisory Board of Canada (RABC).

The Radio Equipment Technical Standards Lists will be amended to reflect the new Radio Standards Specification.

Any inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to the Manager, Radio Equipment Standards, 613-990-4699 (telephone), 613-991-3961 (fax), or res.nmr@ic.gc.ca (email).

Interested parties should submit their comments within 120 days of the date of publication of this notice. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments received will be posted on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Submitting comments

Respondents are requested to provide their comments in electronic format (WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or ASCII TXT), along with a note specifying the software, version number and operating system used to the following email address: res.nmr@ic.gc.ca.

Written submissions should be addressed to the Director General, Spectrum Engineering, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C8.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the notice reference number SMSE-007-09.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

March 28, 2009

MARC DUPUIS
Director General
Spectrum Engineering Branch

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL

Chairperson (full-time)

Location: National Capital Region

Salary range: $212,200–$249,700

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that hears complaints of discrimination referred by the Canadian Human Rights Commission and determines whether the activities complained of violate the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA). The purpose of the CHRA is to protect individuals from discrimination and to promote equal opportunity. The Tribunal also decides cases brought under the Employment Equity Act.

The Tribunal carries out its mandate through public hearings of complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services based on the grounds enumerated in the CHRA which are: race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, family status, disability, conviction for which a pardon has been granted and, since 1992, sexual orientation. The Tribunal’s jurisdiction covers matters that come within the legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada, including federal government departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as banks, airlines and other federally regulated employers and providers of goods, services, facilities and accommodation.

The Chairperson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tribunal and has supervision and direction of its work, including the allocation of work among the members and the management of the Tribunal’s internal affairs. In addition to ensuring a fair, timely and impartial adjudication process for human rights complaints, the Chairperson also provides intellectual and strategic leadership through the development of policies and procedures for human rights adjudications.

The qualified candidate must have a law degree from a recognized university and be a member in good standing of the Bar of a province or the Chambre des notaires du Québec for at least 10 years. In addition, the qualified candidate must have experience, expertise and interest in, and sensitivity to, human rights issues.

The preferred candidate will have experience in the operation and conduct of a quasi-judicial tribunal, an agency or equivalent. He/she will possess experience in managing human and financial resources at the senior executive level, in a private or public sector organization. Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of legislation in a quasi-judicial context as well as proven decision-making experience with respect to sensitive issues are essential. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the overall structure of the federal government as well as an understanding of the operation of an administrative tribunal, including the rules that govern its operations. The chosen candidate will possess a solid understanding of human rights law including the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Employment Equity Act and other related legislation as well as knowledge of public law, administrative and constitutional law. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of the issues and challenges arising from the diversity of Canadian society, particularly the need for appropriate institutional responses, in addition to knowledge of the national and international human rights environment and its structures.

The preferred candidate must possess excellent abilities to lead and manage the Tribunal in carrying out its mission in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act. He/she must possess the ability to represent the Tribunal using their excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, to support ongoing activities at both national and international conferences in order to further the understanding of the role and functions of the Tribunal. The ability to analyze and evaluate complex and voluminous evidence in order to make sound decisions as well as interpret relevant statues, policies and regulations in order to make equitable decisions and recommendations while anticipating their short- and long-term consequences are essential.

The chosen candidate must possess high ethical standards and the necessary ability to provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the Tribunal and its staff through superior interpersonal and communication skills, impartiality, judgement and tact.

Proficiency in both official languages is preferred. Proficiency in other languages is an asset.

The selected candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region, or within a reasonable commuting distance thereof. He/she must also be willing to travel for extended periods of time, to attend hearings and conferences in all parts of Canada.

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 PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

CRIMINAL CODE

Designation as fingerprint examiner

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person of the Ontario Provincial Police as a fingerprint examiner:

John Aitkenhead

Ottawa, March 4, 2009

RICHARD WEX
Assistant Deputy Minister
Law Enforcement and Policing Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

CRIMINAL CODE

Designation as fingerprint examiner

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person of the Ontario Provincial Police as a fingerprint examiner:

Suzanne Chaddock

Ottawa, March 4, 2009

RICHARD WEX
Assistant Deputy Minister
Law Enforcement and Policing Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

CRIMINAL CODE

Designation as fingerprint examiner

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person of the Ontario Provincial Police as a fingerprint examiner:

Scott MacLeod

Ottawa, March 4, 2009

RICHARD WEX
Assistant Deputy Minister
Law Enforcement and Policing Branch

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