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Section III: Supplementary Information

Organizational Information

Departmental Links to Government of Canada Outcomes

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

Environment Canada's program activities support the government-wide themes of a clean and healthy environment.

Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time Equivalents

Program Activities		Forecast Spending 2006–2007*	Planned Spending 2007–2008**	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Biodiversity is conserved and protected		126.5	112.0	104.3	102.3
Water is clean, safe and secure		58.0	84.3	85.0	80.9
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes		73.5	30.9	30.3	28.7
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making		126.1	140.8	140.5	142.7
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions		205.8	200.0	190.9	196.0
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced		163.7	185.2	164.5	166.4
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches		26.7	26.5	23.6	24.1
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emission are reduced		98.2	130.4	79.8	71.7
Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)		878.5	910.2	818.9	812.8
	Less: Respendable revenue	(74.7)	(68.2)	(68.2)	68.9
Total Main Estimates		803.9	842.0	750.4	743.8
Adjustments:
Supplementary Estimates
	Operating budget carry forward	31.4
	2005 Expenditure Review Committee Savings—Procurement	(4.7)
	Funding to continue the environmental restoration of key aquatic areas of concern identified under the Canada-United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement	8.5
	Other technical adjustments	4.6	(1.0)	(1.0)	(1.0)
	Funding for existing climate change programs pending the finalization of a new environmental agenda	12.4
	Funding for developing and reporting on environmental indicators related to clean air, clean water and greenhouse gas emissions	3.6
	Funding to deliver results under the Species at Risk Act		16.4	16.4	16.4
	Funding related to government advertising programs for the purpose of conducting an advertising campaign on the tax credit for public transit passes	2.4
Budget Announcement
	Funding for the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda			45.5	57.2
Other
	Salary increases due to the signing of new collective agreements and other salary costs	17.1
	Employee Benefits Plan	5.8
	Implementation of the Policy for Internal Audit	0.2	0.4
Total Adjustments		81.2	15.8	60.9	72.6
Total Planned Spending		885.1	857.8	811.3	816.4
	Less: Non-Respendable Revenue	(11.3)	(11.1)	(11.3)	(11.4)
	Plus: Cost of services received without charge	70.3	63.4	60.4	57.7
Net Cost of Program		944.2	910.0	860.3	862.7
Full-time Equivalents		6,492	6,454	6,459	6,407

* Reflects the best forecast of total net planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.

** Planned spending excludes funding for the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative. This authority will be transferred from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat through the Supplementary Estimates.

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

The above resources reflect approvals for 2007–2008 tied to Environment Canada's environmental agenda components as well as future years for the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda. The reference levels in 2008–2009 and 2009–2010 may be further increased pending the approvals of the detailed program elements for program measures and the Chemicals Management Plan.

Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates

2007–2008 ($ millions)
Vote or Statutory Item	Truncated Vote or Statutory Item Wording	2007–2008 Main Estimates	2006–2007  Main Estimates
1	Operating expenditures	662.6	648.2
5	Capital expenditures	40.0	33.0
10	Grants and contributions	59.7	47.1
(S)	Minister of the Environment salary and motor car allowance	0.1	0.1
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	79.5	75.5
	Total Department	842.0	803.9

$14.3 million—Operating

The increase in Operating is mainly due to:
$61.0M for Environmental Agenda Clean Air Initiatives
$9.4M in new funding for collective agreements for several occupational groups
$8.0M in renewed funding for the Great Lakes Action Plan
$7.2M for Action Plan 2000 (Pilot Emission Removals, Reductions and Learnings Initiative)
$3.2M to increase federal and regional capacity and science to respond to the Mackenzie Gas Project and related resource development

These increases are offset by the following decreases:
$17.2M due to vote transfers aimed at providing sufficient capital spending levels and enhancing program delivery by providing the required transfer payments resources for payments to organizations with goals and objectives aligned with those of Environment Canada
$14.9M due to the termination of the Border Air Quality Strategy
$11.4M for the Species at Risk Act (SARA) represents the temporary portion of the funding received
$6.9M for Expenditure Review Committee program efficiency reductions
$5.8M due to a decrease in revenues credited to the vote
$5.0M for Climate Change Large Final Emitters
$4.7M for procurement savings reflects the decisions made by the Expenditure Review Committee
$4.5M related to the Northern Pipeline
$3.0M for climate change international reporting obligations

$7.0 million—Capital

The increase in Capital is mainly due to:
$4.3M for the new Environmental Management Agenda—Clean Air Initiatives
$3.5M due to vote transfers aimed at providing sufficient capital spending levels for Environment Canada

These increases are offset by the following decrease:
$0.8M for 2010 Environment Canada's Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games essential services commitment

$12.6 million—Grants and Contributions

The increase in Grants and Contributions is mainly due to:
$13.7M due to vote transfers aimed at enhancing program delivery
$9.2M increase for the new Environmental Management Agenda – Clean Air Initiatives

These increases are offset by the following decreases:
$5.9M to reflect decisions made by the Expenditure Review Committee
$4.9M decrease for the Species at Risk Act (SARA) reflects the temporary portion of the funding received

Table 3: Services Received Without Charge

($ millions)	2007–2008
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada	29.3
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds)	30.1
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada	1.5
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada	2.4
Total 2007–2008 services received without charge	63.4

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

Table 4: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity

($ millions)		Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced
	Biodiversity is conserved and protected	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7
	Water is clean, safe and secure	2.7	2.9	3.5	3.2
	Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes	0.8	0.3	0.3	0.3
Sub-total		4.1	3.7	4.4	4.2
Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
	Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making	15.3	13.5	16.0	16.8
	Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions	8.6	6.7	7.0	6.9
Sub-total		23.9	20.2	23.0	23.8
Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste
	Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced	3.2	5.8	2.9	3.0
	Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches	4.0	0.4	0.4	0.4
	Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced	4.7	9.9	13.4	13.4
Sub-total		11.9	16.0	16.7	16.9
Total		40.0	40.0	44.1	44.8

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

Being a science-based department, most of Environment Canada's capital assets are focused on research and other science activities that produce a "public good"—providing knowledge in support of policy development, developing new methods to improve service delivery and providing technological solutions to meet the Department's mission. The Department operates several research institutes and laboratories, has a multitude of National Wildlife Areas, and runs thousands of air, climate and water monitoring stations in all regions of the country (many of which are operated in partnership with provinces, Canada's universities and international scientific agencies). Environment Canada has four broad categories of capital assets, including:

• specialized facilities and land holdings to conduct environmental science research, develop technologies and protect critical wildlife areas;
• scientific equipment to conduct laboratory analyses and monitor the status and trends in the environment;
• information technology infrastructure and equipment to run scientific equipment and facilitate communications; and
• a fleet, including off-road vehicles, to transport personnel to study sites and allow needs for a speedy response to programs.

Table 5a: Sources of Respendable Revenue

($ millions)		Forecast Revenue 2006–2007	Planned Revenue 2007–2008	Planned Revenue 2008–2009	Planned Revenue 2009–2010
Biodiversity is conserved and protected
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
	Regulatory Services	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3
	Scientific and Professional Services	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
	Subtotal	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2
Water is clean, safe and secure
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
	Scientific and Professional Services	4.2	4.3	4.1	4.1
	Subtotal	4.3	4.4	4.2	4.2
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes
	Information Products	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	Scientific and Professional Services	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	Subtotal	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making
	Information Products	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
	Scientific and Professional Services	12.7	12.4	13.1	13.1
	Subtotal	14.9	14.6	15.3	15.3
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions
	Information Products	38.8	39.0	38.9	39.3
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7
	Scientific and Professional Services	3.8	3.7	3.7	3.7
	Subtotal	43.2	43.4	43.3	43.7
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced
	Realty (Accommodation)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
	Regulatory Services	2.2	2.1	2.1	2.1
	Scientific and Professional Services	2.1	2.2	2.2	2.2
	Subtotal	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.4
Total Respendable Revenue		68.1	68.2	68.6	68.9

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

Forecasted revenues for 2006–2007 do not match those presented in Table 1, as the Program of Energy Research and Development as well as the Technology and Innovation funds from Natural Resources Canada are now received through the other government department suspense mechanism. As well, National Defence's search and rescue funding is now received through Main/Supplementary Estimates.

Table 5b: Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue

($ millions)		Forecast Revenue 2006–2007*	Planned Revenue 2007–2008	Planned Revenue 2008–2009	Planned Revenue 2009–2010
Biodiversity is conserved and protected
	Licences and Permits	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2
	Regulatory Services	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
	Subtotal	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
Water is clean, safe and secure
	Third-party Agreements	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3
	Subtotal	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making
	Information Products	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
	Royalties	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
	Scientific and Professional Services	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
	Miscellaneous	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
	Subtotal	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions
	Information Products	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
	Miscellaneous	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
	Subtotal	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2
Total Non-Respendable Revenue		11.3	11.1	11.3	11.4
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue		79.4	79.3	79.9	80.3

Totals may differ within and between tables due to the rounding of figures.

* Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.

Table 5 lists various sources of respendable and non-respendable revenue. To clarify the types of revenues that fall under these sources, short definitions are given below:

Scientific and Professional Services: research and analysis, telecommunications, hydrometrics, consulting services, training and wildlife studies and surveys.

Information Products: data extracts and access, publications, and hydrometric and weather products.

Miscellaneous: Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) recoveries and student parking fees.

Regulatory Services: ocean disposal permit applications and monitoring fees, new chemical notification and other permits and fees.

Realty (Accommodation): living accommodations, rentals, entry fees, concessions and National Water Research Institute building recoveries.

Royalties: revenues collected from the licensing of intellectual property.

Table 6: User Fees

Name of User Fee	Fee Type	Fee Setting Authority	Reason for Fee Introduction or Amendment	Effective Date of Planned Change to Take Effect	Planned Consultation and Review Process
Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (site monitoring)	Regulatory Service (R) This is a regulatory fee – charging for a right or privilege	Financial Administration Act	Proposal to cap the fee at $300K to limit cost to large permit holders	2007–2008 Possibly 2008–2009	Analysis of impacts and consultation results suggest one client favoured. Further review of options and public policy needed. May need further consultation with client groups.
Wildlife Area Regulations: a) Schedule II - Entrance fee for Cap Tourmente (QC)	Service - Cost Recovery	- Canada Wildlife Act - User Fees Act	Increase entrance fees to cover costs	2008–2009	Information meetings for users will be held to gather their comments and suggestions with regard to a possible increase in entrance fees.
Wildlife Area Regulations: b) Schedule III - Permits to hunt Snow Geese	Service - Cost Recovery	- Canada Wildlife Act - User Fees Act	Increase Permit fees to cover cost	2008–2009	A survey form will be distributed to users to gather their comments and suggestions with regard to a possible increase in the price of hunting permits. Consultations will be held with regional hunting and fishing associations as well as with local outfitters to ensure that hunting permits match current prices in this industry.

Table 7: Department's Regulatory Plan

2007–2008 Regulatory Initiatives(5)	Planned Results
Amendments to the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations	Amendment will establish more stringent "Tier 4" emission standards for 2008 and later model year diesel engines used in construction, agriculture, mining and forestry equipment. These planned amendments will maintain alignment with the emission standards of the U.S. and will reduce allowable emission levels by up to 95 percent for particulate matter and up to 37 percent for nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations	New regulations to establish in Canada emission standards for 2008 and later model year outboard engines, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. These regulations will align standards for smog-forming emissions with those of the U.S. and set stringent emissions limits for nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (On-Board Diagnostics for Heavy-Duty Engines)	The amendments will introduce new requirements for on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems for on-road heavy-duty engines to align with emerging U.S. standards and to consider new related global requirements. OBD systems are designed to monitor emission-related components for malfunctions and identify such malfunctions to facilitate proper repair and maintain designed emission performance. The amendments will help to ensure that smog-forming emission reduction targets secured under the parent regulations are achieved. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Amendments to the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations	The initiative will introduce new smog-forming emission standards for large spark-ignition engines such as those found in forklifts and ice resurfacers, by amending these Regulations to include spark-ignition engines rated over 19 kW. These planned amendments will align emission standards with those of the U.S. and set stringent emissions limits for nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations	Prohibition on the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), its salts and its precursors, and products or formulations containing PFOS, its salts and its precursors. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, winter 2007.
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Regulations	Regulations to prevent the introduction of the manufacture of toxic polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in Canada and to minimize their release into the environment from all sources in Canada. For certain PBDEs, to prevent their import into Canada.
Amendment to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Fluorotelomers)	Prohibit toxic substances (four new fluorotelomers-based polymers) that pose serious risks to Canadians' health or their environment, to ensure the substances are not introduced into the Canadian market. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, fall 2007.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Paints and Coatings	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I, fall 2007.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Consumer Products	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I, fall 2007.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Automobile Refinish Coatings	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I, summer 2007.
Challenge under the Chemicals Management Plan	The plan announces rapid regulatory action over the 2007–2010 period on 200 substances believed to be harmful to human health or the environment. The Government is predisposed to prohibit activities for these substances unless stakeholders come forward with information indicating the substances are already used in a way that safeguards Canadians and the environment. For each of the 200 substances: publish results of risk assessments in the Canada Gazette, Part I (2007–2009); publish notices under Section 71 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 (2007–2009); publish orders amending Schedule 1 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010); and publish preventive or control instruments in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010).
Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations	Control air releases of hexavalent chromium from the electroplating sector either by limiting release at a point source or by specifying the conditions of use. The result will be a uniform approach to the control of hexavalent chromium releases from this sector in Canada. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, fall 2007.
Wastewater Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act and CEPA 1999	New regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure that releases of wastewater effluent from municipal and other publicly owned wastewater systems do not pose unacceptable risks to human and ecosystem health or fisheries resources. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Regulations	Provide a more effective and comprehensive framework for ending the use and storage of PCBs within specified timelines. Establish reporting and monitoring requirements to measure progress. Ensure Canada is in line with its international commitments and obligations. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, end of 2007.
Amendments to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations	These amendments will incorporate provisions for the export, import and transit of non-hazardous waste destined for final disposal. This regulatory framework is being developed to protect the environment from risks posed by the uncontrolled export, import and transit of non-hazardous wastes destined for final disposal. Consistent with Canada's international obligations, the regulatory framework would control the export from and import into Canada of these wastes. The proposed regulatory framework will include mechanisms for notification and prior informed consent, and tracking. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I, 2008.
Interprovincial Movements of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations	Regulations to replace the existing Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations to ensure consistency with the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations regarding the definitions of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material and the movement document (manifest) used to track movements. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2007–2008.
Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands Regulations	Provide a more comprehensive framework in order to effectively prevent soil and groundwater contamination from storage tank systems of the Federal House and on Aboriginal lands. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Amendments to the Environmental Emergency Regulations	Amend the Regulations to add 34 substances and associated threshold quantities to the current list of 174 substances that require facilities to develop and implement Environmental Emergency Plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The amendment will also clarify requirements for exceptions, annual testing requirements, eliminate potential duplication with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and ensure capability for accepting electronic filing of notices. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Regulations Amending the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act	Amending the Regulations to add three natural fish-bearing water bodies to Schedule 2 of the Regulations, designating these water bodies as tailing impoundment areas. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act	Develop amendments to the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Program to further target monitoring efforts and resources where they are needed most. Amendments would incorporate opportunities for program improvements identified through departmental implementation experience and a recent multi-stakeholder smart regulation project on EEM. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Order amending Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act	Amend Schedule 1 to modify the legal list of species that immediately provides the protection provisions prescribed under the Act, and other provisions as needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	Draft provisions for incidental take. These provisions ensure effective conservation of migratory bird populations while promoting sustainable economic development. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	Amendment to include provisions for disabled hunters. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Annual hunting regulations, under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	To establish hunting season dates and bag and possession limits for migratory game birds at sustainable levels using the best available science. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Regulations Amending the Migratory Birds Regulations (overabundant Snow Geese), under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	Amendment to establish a special conservation spring hunting season for Snow Geese as a population control measure, where needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations, under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and Wildlife Area Regulations, under the Canada Wildlife Act	Update the definition of non-toxic shot to include tungsten-iron-nickel-copper as an approved non-toxic shot alternative for hunting migratory game birds. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
2008–2009 Regulatory Initiatives	Planned Results
Clean Air Sectoral Regulations (Major Industrial Sectors)	These new regulations will set targets for emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from the main industrial sectors in Canada (iron pelletizing, base metal smelting, iron and steel, aluminum smelting, alumina production, cement manufacturing, lime manufacturing, pulp and paper and wood products). The approximately nine regulations will define sectoral obligations and timelines. Start publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I by end of 2008.
Amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (On-Board Diagnostics for Heavy-Duty Engines)	The amendments will introduce new requirements for on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems for on-road heavy-duty engines to align with emerging U.S. standards and to consider new related global requirements. OBD systems are designed to monitor emission-related components for malfunctions and identify such malfunctions to facilitate proper repair and maintain designed emission performance. The amendments will help to ensure that smog-forming emission reduction targets secured under the parent regulations are achieved. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Amendments to the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations	The initiative will introduce new smog-forming emission standards for large spark-ignition engines such as those found in forklifts and ice resurfacers, by amending these Regulations to include spark-ignition engines rated over 19 kW. These planned amendments will align emission standards with those of the U.S. and set stringent emissions limits for nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Renewable Fuels Regulations	The Government intends to develop and implement a federal regulation requiring renewable fuels. The regulation would require fuel producers and importers to have an average annual renewable fuel content of at least 5 percent of the volume of gasoline that they produce or import, commencing in 2010. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I, fall 2008.
Amendments to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)	Provide a more efficient, enforceable, fair and clear notification scheme for new organisms other than micro-organisms (i.e. transgenic animals) intended for import or manufacture (including for research purposes) in Canada, while maintaining or improving the safeguard of the environment and human health (pollution prevention). Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Challenge under the Chemicals Management Plan	The plan announces rapid regulatory action over the 2007–2010 period on 200 substances believed to be harmful to human health or the environment. The Government is predisposed to prohibit activities for these substances unless stakeholders come forward with information indicating the substances are already used in a way that safeguards Canadians and the environment. For each of the 200 substances: publish results of risk assessments in the Canada Gazette, Part I (2007–2009); publish notices under Section 71 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 (2007–2009); publish orders amending Schedule 1 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010); and publish preventive or control instruments in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010).
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content in Paints and Coatings	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in Canada Gazette, Part II, fall 2008.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content in Consumer Products	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, fall 2008.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content in Automobile Refinish Coatings	These new regulations will implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of products. They will align with existing requirements in the U.S. to reduce air emissions of VOCs, which are precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, summer 2008.
Amendments to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations	These amendments will incorporate provisions for the export, import and transit of non-hazardous waste destined for final disposal. This regulatory framework is being developed to protect the environment from risks posed by the uncontrolled export, import and transit of non-hazardous wastes destined for final disposal. Consistent with Canada's international obligations, the regulatory framework would control the export from and import into Canada of these wastes. The proposed regulatory framework will include mechanisms for notification and prior informed consent, and tracking. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, 2009.
Wastewater Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act and CEPA 1999	New regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure that releases of wastewater effluent from municipal and other publicly owned wastewater systems do not pose unacceptable risks to human and ecosystem health or fisheries resources. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II, winter 2009.
Order amending Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act	Amend Schedule 1 to modify the legal list of species that immediately provides the protection provisions prescribed under the Act, and other provisions as needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Annual hunting regulations, under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	To establish hunting season dates and bag and possession limits for migratory game birds at sustainable levels using the best available science. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Regulations Amending the Migratory Birds Regulations (overabundant Snow Geese), under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	Amendment to establish a special conservation spring hunting season for Snow Geese as a population control measure, where needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Amendments to Schedule I of the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations, under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)	Amend Schedule I of WAPPRIITA to maintain compliance with amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
2009–2010 Regulatory Initiatives	Planned Results
Clean Air Sectoral Regulations (Major Industrial Sectors)	These new regulations will set targets for emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from the main industrial sectors in Canada (iron pelletizing, base metal smelting, iron and steel, aluminum smelting, alumina production, cement manufacturing, lime manufacturing, pulp and paper and wood products). The approximately nine regulations will define sectoral obligations and timelines. Start publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II by end of 2009.
Renewable Fuels Regulations	The Government intends to develop and implement a federal regulation requiring renewable fuels. The regulation would require fuel producers and importers to have an average annual renewable fuel content of at least 5 percent of the volume of gasoline that they produce or import, commencing in 2010. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Amendments to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)	Provide a more efficient, enforceable, fair and clear notification scheme for new organisms other than micro-organisms (i.e. transgenic animals) intended for import or manufacture (including for research purposes) in Canada, while maintaining or improving the safeguard of the environment and human health (pollution prevention). Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Challenge under the Chemicals Management Plan	The plan announces rapid regulatory action over the 2007–2010 period on 200 substances believed to be harmful to human health or the environment. The Government is predisposed to prohibit activities for these substances unless stakeholders come forward with information indicating the substances are already used in a way that safeguards Canadians and the environment. For each of the 200 substances: publish results of risk assessments in the Canada Gazette, Part I (2007–2009); publish notices under Section 71 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 (2007–2009); publish orders amending Schedule 1 of CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010); and publish preventive or control instruments in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II (2008–2010).
Order amending Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act	Amend Schedule 1 to modify the legal list of species that immediately provides the protection provisions prescribed under the Act, and other provisions as needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.
Annual hunting regulations, under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	To establish hunting season dates and bag and possession limits for migratory game birds at sustainable levels using the best available science. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Regulations Amending the Migratory Birds Regulations (overabundant Snow Geese), under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994	Amendment to establish a special conservation spring hunting season for Snow Geese as a population control measure, where needed. Publish in the Canada Gazette, Parts I and II.

5. Regulations are under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) unless otherwise noted.

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