Formative Evaluation of CEPA 1999

Appendix IX - Overview of Risk Management Measures and Tools Developed (2000-2004)

1. Regulations

• Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2003 - SOR/2003-99
• Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under Section 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(Miscellaneous Program) - SOR/2000-105
• Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 - SOR/2003-289
• Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under Subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(Miscellaneous Program) - SOR/2000-102
• Regulations Amending the Gasoline Regulations - SOR/2003-106
• Environmental Emergency Regulations - SOR/2003-307
• Regulations Amending the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 - SOR/2002-100
• Regulations Amending the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations - Proposed, Part I of the Canada Gazette, February 1, 2003
• Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulations - SOR/2003-79
• Solvent Degreasing Regulations - SOR/2003-283
• Tributyltetradecylphosphonium Chloride Regulations - SOR/2000-66
• On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations - SOR/2003-2
• Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations - SOR/2003-355
• Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations - SOR/99-236
• Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations - SOR/2002-254

2. Pollution Plan Requirements

Final Canada Gazette Notices:

• Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Dichloromethane
• Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans for Inorganic Chloramines and Chlorinated Wastewater Effluents
• Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Acrylonitrile
• Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Nonylphenol and its Ethoxylates Contained in Products
• Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Nonylphenol and its Ethoxylates Used in the Wet Processing Textile Industry and Effluents From Textile Mills that Use Wet Processing

Proposed Notice in Canada Gazette, Part I:

• Proposed Notice Requiring the Preparation and Implementation of Pollution Prevention Plans in Respect of Specified Toxic Substances Released from Base Metals Smelters and Refineries and Zinc Plants

3. Codes of Practice

• Environmental Code of Practice for Non-Integrated Steel Mills - EPS1/MM/8 - March 2001
• Environmental Code of Practice for Integrated Steel Mills - EPS1/MM/7 - March 2001
• Code of Practice for the Reduction of Dichloromethane Emissions from the Use of Paint Strippers in Commercial Furniture Refinishing and Other Stripping Applications - EPS 1/CC/4
• CEPA1999 Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts -, April 3, 2004

4. Guidelines

Note: This list does not include guidelines prepared by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, guidelines for implementation of certain parts of or authorities under the Act or notification and testing guidelines.

• Guideline for the Release of Ammonia Dissolved in Water Found in Wastewater Effluents¹⁰⁰
• Guidelines for Volatile Organic Compounds in Consumer Products¹⁰¹
• New Source Emission Guidelines for Thermal Electricity Generation¹⁰²
• Environmental Choice Program - Guideline on Renewable Low-impact Electricity¹⁰³
• Notice with respect to the Guidelines for the Reduction of Ethylene Oxide Releases from Sterilization Applications¹⁰⁴

5. Environmental Performance Agreements

Environmental Performance Agreements negotiated based on Environment Canada's Policy Framework (June 2001)

• Environmental Performance Agreement Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of the Environment represented by the Regional Director General, Environment Canada, Ontario Region (herein after called Environment Canada) and Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and Participating Facilities in Ontario
• Environmental Performance Agreement Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment, and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Industry, and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, a non-profit organization, and the Participating Member Companies
• A Cooperative "Environmental Emissions Monitoring, Inspection and Product Stewardship Program" Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Members of the Refractory Ceramic Fibre Industry
• Environmental Performance Agreement Respecting the Production and Distribution of 1,2-Dichloroethane Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Dow Chemical Canada Inc.

Agreements Respecting Environmental Performance Negotiated Prior to the Publication of the Policy Framework (June 2001)

• Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA) and Governments of Canada, Ontario and Alberta Memorandum of Understanding for Environmental Protection Through Action Under CCPA Responsible Care®
• Environmental Management Agreement among Dofasco Inc.; Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of the Environment; and the Ministry of Environment, Province of Ontario
• Environmental Management Agreement between Algoma Steel Inc. and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Environment

6. Other

• Canada-wide Standards for Mercury Emissions - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, June 2000
• Canada-wide Standard for Mercury-containing Lamps - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, April-May 2001
• Canada-wide Standard on Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, September 2001
• Canada-wide Standards for Dioxins and Furans: Iron Sintering Plants - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, March 2003
• Canada-wide Standards for Dioxins and Furans: Steel Manufacturing Electric Arc Furnaces - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, March 2003
• Canada-wide Standards for Dioxins and Furans: Coastal Pulp and Paper Boilers - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, May 2001
• Canada-wide Standards for Dioxins and Furans: Incineration - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, May 2001
• Canada-wide Standards for Dioxins and Furans: Conical Waste Combustion of Municipal Waste - Accepted in principle by CCMECouncil of Ministers, April 2003
• Canada-wide Standard for Benzene: Phase 1 - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, June 5-6, 2000
• Canada-wide Standard for Benzene: Phase 2 - Endorsed by CCME Council of Ministers, September 22-23, 2001
• Recommendations for the Design and Operation of Wood Preservation Facilities
• Best Management Practices for the Control of Benzene Emissions from Glycol Dehydrators - Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, November 2000 (2000- 0035)
• Updated Canadian Standards Association standards for new, wood-burning appliances (March 2003)