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. 4543-2-04359 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: La Tabatière Seafood Inc., La Tabatière, Quebec.

 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 August 13, 2010, to August 12, 2011.

 4. Loading site(s): La Tabatière Harbour, La Tabatière, Quebec, 50°50.25′ N, 58°58.39′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): Within a 200 m radius of 50°50.90′ N, 58°57.64′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 20 m.

 6. Method of loading:

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. 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 via towed scow.

 8. Method of disposal: The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is 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 500 tonnes.

10. Inspection:

10.1. 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.

10.2. 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. Contractors:

11.1. 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.

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

12. Reporting and notification:

12.1. 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 the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Department of the Environment, Quebec Region, 105 McGill Street, 4th Floor, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E7, 514-496-6982 (fax), immersion.dpe@ec.gc.ca (email).

12.2. The Permittee must complete the Register of Disposal at Sea Operations as provided by the Department of the Environment. This register must, at all times, be kept at the loading site and be accessible to enforcement officers designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.3. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, 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: 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 the disposal site(s), the dates on which disposal activities occurred and the Register of Disposal at Sea Operations.

12.4. 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 once per day of the departure times entered in the register. The Permittee must record these communications in the register mentioned in paragraph 12.2.

12.5. At all times, a copy of this permit and of documents and drawings referenced in this permit shall be available at the loading site.

JEAN-PIERRE DES ROSIERS
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
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 section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-06620 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Woodman’s Sea Products Limited, New Harbour, 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 August 11, 2010, to August 10, 2011.

 4. Loading site(s): New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, at approximately (a) 47°35.35′ N, 53°32.60′ W (NAD83), and (b) 47°35.24′ N, 53°33.10′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): New Harbour, within a 250 m radius of 47°37.00′ N, 53°36.00′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 130 m.

 6. Method of loading:

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. 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.

6.4. 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:

8.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of 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 1 000 tonnes.

10. Inspection:

10.1. 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. Contractors:

11.1. 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.

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

12. Reporting and notification:

12.1. 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).

12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Atlantic Region, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

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

I. R. GEOFFREY MERCER
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. 4543-2-06621 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Fogo Island Co-operative Society Ltd., Seldom, 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 August 11, 2010, to August 10, 2011.

 4. Loading site(s): Seldom, Newfoundland and Labrador, at approximately 49°36.65′ N, 54°11.00′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): Seldom, within a 250 m radius of 49°35.80′ N, 54°10.50′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 27 m.

 6. Method of loading:

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. 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.

6.4. 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:

8.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of 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 3 000 tonnes.

10. Inspection:

10.1. 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. Contractors:

11.1. 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.

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

12. Reporting and notification:

12.1. 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).

12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Atlantic Region, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

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

I. R. GEOFFREY MERCER
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 128 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Emergency Permit No. 4543-2-06634 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Woodman’s Sea Products Limited, New Harbour, 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 June 30, 2010, to August 10, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, at approximately (a) 47°35.35′ N, 53°32.60′ W (NAD83), and (b) 47°35.24′ N, 53°33.10′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): New Harbour, within a 250 m radius of 47°37.00′ N, 53°36.00′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 130 m.

 6. Method of loading:

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. 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.

6.4. 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:

8.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of 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 1 000 tonnes.

10. Inspection:

10.1. 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. Contractors:

11.1. 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.

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

12. Reporting and notification:

12.1. 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 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).

12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Atlantic Region, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

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

I. R. GEOFFREY MERCER
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 128 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Emergency Permit No. 4543-2-06635 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Fogo Island Co-operative Society Ltd., Seldom, 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 June 30, 2010, to August 10, 2010.

 4. Loading site(s): Seldom, Newfoundland and Labrador, at approximately 49°36.65′ N, 54°11.00′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): Seldom, within a 250 m radius of 49°35.80′ N, 54°10.50′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 27 m.

 6. Method of loading:

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. 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.

6.4. 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 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 3 000 tonnes.

10. Inspection:

10.1. 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. Contractors:

11.1. 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.

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

12. Reporting and notification:

12.1. 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 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).

12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Atlantic Region, c/o Mr. Rick Wadman, as identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

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

I. R. GEOFFREY MERCER
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

Ministerial Condition No. 15926

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information pertaining to the substance Tetrahalidearomaticdione, reaction product with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic,

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, hereby permits the manufacture or import of the substance in accordance with the conditions of the following annex.

JIM PRENTICE
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Conditions

(Paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. The following definitions apply in these ministerial conditions:

“notifier” means the person who has, on February 1, 2010, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

“substance” means Tetrahalidearomaticdione, reaction product with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance in accordance with the present ministerial conditions.

Restriction

3. The notifier may import the substance only when it is already blended or compounded into

(a) a formulation used to produce rigid polyurethane foams;

(b) thermoset hot melt polyurethane adhesives; or

(c) liquid polyurethane adhesives.

4. The notifier may manufacture the substance if, at least 120 days prior to the beginning of the manufacturing, the notifier informs the Minister of the Environment, in writing, and provides the following information:

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

(b) the information specified in items 8 and 9 of Schedule 5 to those Regulations;

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

(d) the following information related to the manufacturing and processing of the substance in Canada:

(i) a brief description of the manufacturing process that details precursors of the substance, reaction stoichiometry, and the nature (batch or continuous) and scale of the process,

(ii) a flow diagram of the manufacturing process that includes features such as process tanks, holding tanks and distillation towers, and

(iii) a brief description of the major steps in manufacturing operations, the chemical conversions, the points of entry of all feedstock, the points of release of substances, and the processes to eliminate environmental releases.

Application

5. Items 6 and 7, paragraphs 8(1)(b) and (c) and item 9 do not apply if the substance is imported already blended or compounded into

(a) foam formulations supplied in ready-to-use pressurized containers, that produce rigid polyurethane; or

(b) thermoset hot melt polyurethane adhesives.

Disposal Restriction of the Substance

6. (1) For the purpose of this item, “waste” includes wastes containing residual amounts of the substance.

(2) Subject to subitem (3), any transport vessel that contains liquid waste shall be

(a) sealed to prevent the release of the liquid waste and returned to the original supplier; or

(b) disposed of as permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where the disposal facility is located if the liquid waste is allowed to solidify prior to disposal.

(3) Any transport vessel that contains liquid waste may be reused if the liquid waste is allowed to solidify prior to its disposal.

(4) Any transport vessel that contains solidified waste may be reused or disposed of as permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where the disposal facility is located.

(5) Any solidified waste shall be disposed of as permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where the disposal facility is located.

Environmental Release

7. Where any release of the substance to the environment occurs, measures necessary to prevent any further release and to limit the dispersion of the substance shall be taken. Furthermore, the notifier shall inform the Minister of the Environment immediately by contacting an enforcement officer, designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, of the Environment Canada Regional Office that is closest to where the release occurred.

Record-keeping Requirements

8. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

(a) the quantity of the substance that the notifier manufactures, imports, purchases, sells and uses;

(b) the name and address of each person obtaining the substance from the notifier; and

(c) the name and address of the person in Canada who has disposed of the substance or of the waste containing the substance for the notifier, the method used to do so, and the quantities of the substance or waste shipped to that person.

(2) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records mentioned in subitem (1) at the principal place of business in Canada of a representative of the notifier for a period of at least five years.

Other Requirements

9. The notifier shall inform all persons who obtain the substance from the notifier, in writing, of the terms of these ministerial conditions. The notifier shall obtain, prior to any transfer of the substance, written confirmation from these persons that they will comply with the terms of these ministerial conditions as if they had been imposed on them. This written confirmation shall be maintained at the principal place of business in Canada of a representative of the notifier for a period of at least five years.

Coming into Force

10. The present ministerial conditions come into force on June 1, 2010.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Roster of review officers

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to the provisions of Part 10, section 243, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, has established a roster of review officers. The following persons constitute the roster of review officers:

Alan William Pope — Timmins, Ontario
José P. Dorais — Montréal, Quebec

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to Part 10, subsection 244(1), of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, has appointed Alan William Pope as the Chief Review Officer to perform the functions of the Chief Review Officer as and when required.

JIM PRENTICE
Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15914

Significant New Activity Notice

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

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in respect of the substance Fatty acids, esters with polyalkanol, under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas the substance is not specified on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that subsection 81(4) of that Act applies to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

JIM PRENTICE
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements

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

1. In relation to the substance Fatty acids, esters with polyalkanol, a significant new activity is the use of the substance in a personal care product, including in a cosmetic and in the absorbent core of a feminine hygiene product, in any quantity, where the concentration of the substance in the final product is equal to or greater than 10%.

2. The following information must be provided to the Minister, at least 90 days before the commencement of each significant new activity:

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

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

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

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

(e) the concentration of the substance in the final product; and

(f) any other information or data in respect of this substance in the person’s possession or to which they have access that is relevant, in order to determine whether the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

Substances that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can be manufactured or imported only by the person who has met the requirements set out in section 81 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Under section 86 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, in circumstances where a Significant New Activity Notice is issued for a new substance, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the substance to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and of the obligation to notify the Minister of the Environment of any new activity and all other information as described in the Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the substance to be aware of and comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and to submit a Significant New Activity notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the substance. However, as mentioned in subsection 81(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, a Significant New Activity notification is not required when the proposed new activity is regulated under an act or regulations listed on Schedule 2 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

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

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

June 30, 2010

DIANE BÉLANGER
Official Documents Registrar

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

June 30, 2010

DIANE BÉLANGER
Official Documents Registrar

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

CANADA POST CORPORATION

President and Chief Executive Officer (full-time position)

Salary range: $422,500–$497,100 Location: National Capital Region

Canada Post (www.canadapost.ca) and its subsidiaries are entrusted with more than 11 billion messages and parcels annually. Delivering to every address, Canada Post has a unique and essential role in Canadian society. From providing advanced technology processes, eCommerce solutions, and seamless third-party inventory and order-processing management, to fast same-day delivery and overnight courier, the Canada Post Group supports a vast network of customers at home and around the world. Annual revenues from operations exceed $7 billion.

The President and Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors and works with the Board and the Government of Canada in setting the Corporation’s objectives and broad policies. The President and CEO has general oversight of the business and is accountable for the profitability and growth of Canada Post. The responsibilities include the development of operating and capital plans and budgets, seeking acquisitions and alliances, creating a culture and values that are dynamic and entrepreneurial, and recommending changes in rates and other regulatory matters to the Board. The President and CEO is also responsible for developing and implementing progressive human resources strategies, establishing measures of corporate performance, leading a highly competent team, and ensuring the Corporation’s compliance with the Canada Post Corporation Act, the Financial Administration Act and other applicable legislation, as well as the Canadian Postal Service Charter.

The successful candidate should have a degree from a recognized university in business or a relevant field of study or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience. The preferred candidate should have significant management experience at the CEO or senior executive level of a major, multi-faceted, labour-intensive, unionized organization that operates in a competitive environment (i.e. multi-site business involved in processing, manufacturing, logistics or physical distribution) as well as significant experience in financial and human resources management. Significant experience dealing with stakeholders and different levels of government, preferably with senior officials, would be an asset.

Knowledge of the processes to establish and implement effective overall corporate plans and strategies as well as a knowledge and understanding of the trends, practices and policies affecting the postal industry is necessary. The qualified candidate should also be knowledgeable in financial planning and reporting processes, corporate governance and public policy. Knowledge of the mandate and objectives of Canada Post Corporation, as well as of its legislative framework, and of federal laws, regulations and policies affecting Canada Post and its activities, would be an asset. Knowledge of federal government policies and priorities and how they relate to the organization would be an asset. In addition, knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Board of Directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer, including the corporation’s fundamental accountabilities to the shareholder and taxpayers, would also be an asset.

The ideal candidate should be able to provide corporate leadership and build and manage a complete, competent and cohesive management team. Being a strategic thinker, the successful candidate will have the ability to conceptualize and implement corporate vision and business strategies. The ability to deal simultaneously with a number of complex issues as well as the ability to facilitate consensus, manage conflicts and reconcile divergent positions is required. Possessing superior interpersonal skills, the selected candidate should be able to develop effective working relationships with a board of directors, senior management, senior government officials, labour organizations and Canada Post’s partners and stakeholders. Superior communication skills, both written and oral, as well as the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations are essential. The President and Chief Executive Officer is a visionary possessing personal credibility as well as influencing and leadership skills. He or she is a person of sound judgment and integrity, demonstrating initiative and tact and adhering to high ethical standards.

Proficiency in both official languages is preferred.

The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance, and to travel extensively.

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.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

PATENTED MEDICINE PRICES REVIEW BOARD

Chairperson and Member of the Board (part-time position)

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is an independent quasi-judicial body established by Parliament in 1987 under the Patent Act which increased patent protection for pharmaceutical products and introduced, for the first time in Canada, direct price regulation of patented drugs. The PMPRB represents a strategic component of the federal government’s policy to balance consumer protection and affordable health care with the trade and industrial development objectives (R & D and investment) of pharmaceutical patent legislation.

Located in Ottawa, the Board consists of no more than five part-time members, including a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The PMPRB has a dual role to regulate and to report. It protects consumer interests and contributes to Canadian health care by ensuring that prices charged by patentees for patented drugs sold in Canada are not excessive. It also contributes to informed decisions and policy-making by reporting on pharmaceutical trends for patented medicines and all medicines, as well as on the R & D spending in Canada by pharmaceutical patentees. The PMPRB reports annually to Parliament through the Minister of Health.

The Chairperson is designated as the chief executive officer and has the authority and responsibility to supervise and direct the work of the PMPRB. He/she exercises direction over the quasi-judicial and operational functions of the PMPRB and acts as deputy head, under the Financial Administration Act. The Chairperson also exercises leadership by safeguarding the independence, integrity, reputation and image of the Board as a quasi-judicial institution in its dealings with the public, stakeholders and members of the government.

The successful candidate should have a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience in one or more relevant disciplines such as medicine, business or public administration, pharmacy or pharmacology, health policy, law or economics.

The preferred candidate will have executive-level management experience in a private or public sector organization, including managing human and financial resources. He/she will have significant board experience, including chairing board meetings and working effectively with senior management in transmitting the strategic direction of the board. Experience dealing with the federal government, preferably with senior government officials, a variety of stakeholders and the public is also required. Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, government policies and directives in a quasi-judicial environment and experience in the operation and conduct of a quasi-judicial tribunal, agency or equivalent would be considered assets.

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of the mandate and role of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and the Patent Act as it applies to the pricing of patented medicine. Knowledge of the theories, practices and procedures related to administrative justice, especially related to quasi-judicial bodies, and knowledge of the operations of the federal government, including those related to sound management principles, accountability and transparency, is required. Knowledge of the patenteddrug industry and the price trends of patented medicines would be an asset.

The preferred candidate will have excellent leadership and management abilities to ensure the Board conducts its work effectively as well as the ability to provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the Board in order to define the vision, objectives and strategies of the organization. He/she will also have the ability to analyze all aspects of a case, and interpret and apply the relevant criteria with a view to making lawful, fair and equitable decisions. In addition to possessing superior interpersonal skills, he/she must have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the Minister as well as departmental officials and stakeholders while maintaining the degree of independence required of a quasi-judicial entity. Superior communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to act as spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments, the public and other organizations is also required.

The Chairperson must be a fair and impartial individual who possesses sound judgment and integrity, exhibits tact and discretion and adheres to high ethical standards.

The PMPRB meets quarterly and the Chairperson also meets monthly with PMPRB’s Executive Committee. In addition, the PMPRB meets for hearings and public consultations as required. As such, the successful candidate must be prepared to travel to Ottawa on a regular basis and, occasionally, within Canada.

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

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.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Approval to have a financial establishment in Canada

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 522.26 of the Bank Act, that on June 18, 2010, and pursuant to subsection 522.21(1) of the Bank Act, the Minister of Finance approved National Australia Bank Limited to have a financial establishment in Canada.

June 25, 2010

JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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