Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 14: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

April 4, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION ACT

Notice of biennial increase of permanent residence fees pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Notice is hereby given that, in keeping with subsection 303(1.1) and paragraph 294(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, the permanent residence fees will increase at 9:00:00 a.m., Eastern daylight time, on April 30, 2026, by the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, published by Statistics Canada, for the two previous years, rounded to the nearest five dollars.

The current fees and the fees updated as of April 30, 2026, are listed below.

Any inquiries or comments about the updated fees can be directed to Martin Mulligan, Director, Fees, Passport and Financial Business Intelligence, Financial Partnerships Branch, 613‑793‑8242 or IRCC.FPBFIFA-RFFADGPF.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.

Table 1: Comparison of current and new permanent resident fees
Program Applicants Current fee
(April 2024— March 2026)		 New fee
(April 2026— March 2028) table a1 note a
Right of Permanent Residence Fee Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner $575 $600
Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots [Rural, Agri-Food, Home Care Worker Immigration (Child Care) Class, Home Care Worker Immigration (Home Support) class] Principal applicant $950 $990
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner $950 $990
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $260 $270
Home care worker (caregiver) programs opened before 2025: Caring for Children Class, Home Child Care Provider Class, Home Support Worker Class, and Caring for People with High Medical Needs Class Principal applicant $635 $660
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner $635 $660
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $175 $180
Business (federal and Quebec) Principal applicant $1,810 $1,895
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner $950 $990
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $260 $270
Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and other relatives) Sponsorship fee $85 $90
Sponsored principal applicant $545 $570
Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 and not a spouse/partner) table a1 note b $85 $90
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner $635 $660
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $175 $180
Protected Persons Principal applicant table a1 note b $635 $660
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner table a1 note b $635 $660
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $175 $180
Humanitarian and Compassionate / Public Policy Principal applicant table a1 note b $635 $660
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner $635 $660
Accompanying dependent child table a1 note b $175 $180
Permit Holders Principal applicant table a1 note c $375 $390

Table a1 note(s)

Table a1 note a

The new rate is calculated in accordance with the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, published by Statistics Canada, for the two previous years (2024 and 2025), rounded to the nearest five dollars.

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Table a1 note b

These applicants are exempt from paying the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (normally paid by all permanent resident applicants except dependent children and protected persons). Principal applicants in the Humanitarian and Compassionate and Public Policy categories are only exempt from paying the Right of Permanent Residence Fee under certain circumstances.

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Table a1 note c

Members of the Permit Holder class may not include accompanying family members in their applications for permanent residence. Such individuals must submit their own applications as a principal applicant.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2026-66-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

The Minister of the Environment makes the annexed Order 2026-66-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List under subsection 66(2)footnote a of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote b.

Ottawa, March 24, 2026

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Order 2026-66-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Amendment

1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 1 is amended by adding the following in numerical order:

Coming into Force

2 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is published in the Canada Gazette.

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 Winnipeg Police Service as a fingerprint examiner:

Ottawa, March 11, 2026

Julie Thompson
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

(Erratum)

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Schedules I, II and III

Notice is hereby given that in the above-mentioned notice published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 160, No. 10 (PDF, 1.3MB), dated Saturday, March 7, 2026, the heading of the table for Schedule II on page 251 should have been written as follows in French:

Note: The HTML version has already been modified accordingly.

PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE

Appointment opportunities

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified individuals to Governor in Council positions through competency-based assessments. Governor in Council appointments are guided by principles of competency, transparency, and respect for diversity. These principles ensure appointees are held to the high standards of professionalism, responsibility, and ethical behaviour. High quality and timely appointments ensure that the Government carries out its mandate and achieves its objectives in an efficient manner.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from Canadians across the country who are interested in the following positions.

Current opportunities

The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities
Position Organization Closing date
Director Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 April 23, 2026
Commissioner of Competition Office of the Commissioner of Competition April 8, 2026
Commissioner Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages  
Director Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages  

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice with respect to the Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector, including BENPAT and TMTD

Pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the “Act”), the Minister of the Environment published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on March 22, 2025, the proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector under subsection 54(1) of the Act.

Whereas persons were given the opportunity to file comments with respect to the proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector for a period of 60 days;

And whereas the Minister of the Environment has considered all comments received,

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 54(4) of the Act, that the Minister of Environment is issuing the following Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector under subsection 54(1) of the Act.

This Notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, to satisfy the requirements under section 92 of the Act.

Information on the Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector can be found on the Government of Canada website.

March 16, 2026

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector

Definitions

“Concentration target”
means the maximum concentration of the substance of concern in the industrial effluent when considering wastewater treatment.
“Facility”
means all buildings, equipment, structures and stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous or adjacent sites and that are owned or operated by the same person and that collectively function as a single integrated site where rubber product manufacturing activities are conducted.
“Final discharge point”
means an identifiable discharge point beyond which the facility no longer exercises control over the quality or quantity of the effluent.
“Industrial effluent”
means effluent discharged from a facility.
“Normal operating conditions”
means conditions that are representative of regular or typical operating conditions related to the rubber product manufacturing activities undertaken at the facility.
“Predicted no-effect concentration” or “PNEC”
means the concentration of the substance of concern in the aquatic environment below which no adverse effects are predicted for aquatic organisms.
“Rubber product manufacturing” or “RPM”
means tire manufacturing, other rubber product manufacturing (e.g. hoses, automotive parts, gaskets), and rubber compounding. The following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes apply to this sector: 3262 Rubber product manufacturing, 32621 Tire manufacturing, 32622 Rubber and plastic hose and belting manufacturing, and 32629 Other rubber product manufacturing.
“Substances of concern”
means certain substances used in rubber product manufacturing in Canada that have been concluded toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. These substances, along with their Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (CAS RN), are listed in Appendix 1.
“Verification”
means a process carried out by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) officials or representatives to review, assess and confirm the information and claims made in reports submitted under these Guidelines.

1. Introduction

Chemicals used in the rubber product manufacturing (RPM) sector include vulcanizing agents, accelerators, activators, protective agents (e.g. antioxidants and antiozonants), plasticizers, and process aids. The substances of concern originating from industrial effluent of RPM facilities were identified as having potential ecological effects when released to surface water.

Release guidelines (“Guidelines”) were selected as the preferred risk management approach to streamline efforts across multiple toxic substances in the RPM sector, given these substances shared exposure pathways, similar ecological toxicity, and the involvement of a limited number of common facilities. These Guidelines are intended to reduce risks from certain chemicals used in the RPM sector in Canada that have been concluded as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

These Guidelines recommend concentration targets based on the predicted no-effect concentration (PNEC) for the substances of concern listed in Appendix 1.

2. Purpose

The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide guidance and recommend concentration targets to minimize industrial effluent releases of substances of concern.

These Guidelines are not a substitute for existing regulatory requirements of the municipal, provincial/territorial, or federal authorities. Commitment by companies to follow these Guidelines does not remove obligations to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The implementation of these Guidelines does not exempt any person/entity from complying with subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, which prohibits the release or deposit of a deleterious substance in water frequented by fish, within the meaning of this term in the Fisheries Act, or in any place where such deposit or release may enter such water.

3. Scope

These Guidelines apply to any person/entity who owns or operates a facility that

4. Concentration targets

Recommended concentration targets are provided in Appendix 1 for the substances of concern and are based on the PNEC for each substance.

For facilities with an on-site wastewater treatment system, these concentration targets apply to the industrial effluent prior to its entrance into the on-site wastewater treatment system. For facilities that send their industrial effluent to an off-site wastewater treatment system, the concentration targets apply to the facility’s final discharge point.

The approach for assessing whether the concentration targets are met is described in Appendix 3 and takes into consideration the expected removal rate of the substances of concern through wastewater treatment.

5. Performance objectives

Any person/entity to which these Guidelines apply should

6. Effluent sampling

For substances identified for sampling in Appendix 1, industrial effluent sampling should be conducted at the facility’s final discharge point.

Samples of industrial effluent from the facility should be collected under normal operating conditions during the industrial use of the substances of concern. As some substances may be sensitive to factors such as light, temperature, oxygen, or pH, facilities are encouraged to consult with the laboratory who will conduct the chemical analysis to determine appropriate sample collection, handling, and storage procedures.

Industrial effluent samples from the facility should be collected and analyzed at a minimum frequency of 2 times per calendar year, with a minimum of at least 2 months between sampling events. The first sample of a substance identified for sampling should be collected and analyzed within 10 months of a facility having these Guidelines apply to it with respect to that substance.

Samples collected should be analyzed in accordance with the methods listed in Appendix 5.

Analysis of samples should be performed by a laboratory that meets the following conditions at the time of the analysis:

If no method has been recognized by a standards development organization in respect of the parameters that are analyzed and the scope of the laboratory’s accreditation does not therefore include those parameters, the analysis should be performed in accordance with standards of good scientific practice that are generally accepted at the time that it is performed.

7. Reporting

7.1 Declaration of the operator

The person/entity responsible for a facility to which these Guidelines apply should inform, in writing, the Minister of Environment of the intention to implement these Guidelines by completing the Declaration of the operator provided in Appendix 2

If the person/entity does not use or permanently ceases to use any of the substances of concern, the person/entity should inform, in writing, the Minister of Environment by completing a new Declaration of the operator provided in Appendix 2.

7.2 Annual evaluation report

Any person/entity to which these Guidelines apply should provide ECCC with an annual evaluation report for every calendar year a substance of concern is used, by June 1 of the following calendar year. The first annual evaluation report should be provided by June 1, 2027, for the 2026 calendar year. The template in Appendix 3 should be used to complete the report.

7.3 Sampling reporting exemption

If sampling conducted in accordance with section 6 results in effluent concentrations lower than the concentration targets, as determined based on calculations found in part 3 of Appendix 3, for the substances of concern for three full consecutive calendar years (herein referred to as the sampling years), that facility may pause sampling. The facility should start to sample again if the average daily use for the reporting year exceeds that of the highest of the last three sampling years, if processes change, and/or if the best practices implemented during the last three sampling years are no longer in use.

If a facility meets the conditions for this sampling reporting exemption, they should submit the declaration of sampling reporting exemption provided in Appendix 4 confirming that sampling is not needed for the reporting year and that section 3 of the annual evaluation report will not be submitted. This declaration is only required once upon meeting the exemption criteria and does not need to be submitted annually unless the exemption conditions change.

8. Record keeping

Any person/entity to which these Guidelines apply should retain all records pertaining to these Guidelines for at least five years beginning on the date of their creation and make them available to the Minister of Environment upon request. It is important that the person/entity keep all such records, including but not limited to operational and process data, such as quantities of substances used, flow rates, process changes, monitoring and analysis data such as lab results and sampling details, environmental and incident reports such as spill reports and corrective actions, and records on best management practices that are adopted, including any documentation on their effectiveness in controlling releases of substances of concern.

9. Verification

Desktop verification activities will be carried out after the submission of annual evaluation reports by ECCC. ECCC representatives may contact facilities via phone or email to request clarification on details submitted in the annual reports. Additionally, they may ask to review records, request supporting data, or conduct interviews to clarify information or gather additional details.

10. Performance measurement

Based on the review and verification of information submitted under these Guidelines, ECCC will assess the effectiveness of these Guidelines in meeting its risk management objectives and publish progress reports every two years on the Government of Canada’s website.

Progress reports will highlight the number of facilities participating in these Guidelines by sector and by region, and the extent to which they are following these Guidelines.

11. Confidentiality

Any person who provides information to the Minister of the Environment under these Guidelines may request that it be treated as confidential under section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The request for confidentiality must be made in writing and accompanied by reasons taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Contact information

All reports and declarations under these Guidelines should be sent to

Industrial Sectors and Chemicals Directorate
Environmental Protection Branch
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Government of Canada
Email: pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca

References

Canada. 2019. Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 153, Number 13: Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Canada. 2022. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 41: Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Environment and Climate Change Canada. 2011. Proposed Risk Management Approach for 1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N’-mixed Phenyl and tolyl derivatives (BENPAT) – Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number (CAS RN) 68953-84-4. Ottawa (Ontario): Government of Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada. 2011. (ARCHIVED) Screening Assessment for the Challenge 1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N’-mixed Phenyl and tolyl derivatives and 1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N’-mixed tolyl and xylyl derivatives – Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 68953-84-4 and 68478-45-5. Ottawa (Ontario): Government of Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada. 2021. Risk management approach for Thioperoxydicarbonic diamide ([(H2N)C(S)]2S2), tetramethyl- (TMTD) in the Thiocarbamates Group. Ottawa (Ontario): Government of Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada. 2021. Screening assessment - Thiocarbamates Group. Ottawa (Ontario): Government of Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada. 2023. Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors. Ottawa (Ontario): Government of Canada.

Appendix 1 — Concentration Targets for Substances of Concern

Table 1: Concentration targets and availability of laboratory method for substances of concern
CAS RN Substance name Other names Concentration target (µg/L) Sampling Laboratory analytical method available
68953-84-4 1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N’-mixed phenyl and tolyl derivatives BENPAT 0.43 Yes Yes
137-26-8 Thioperoxydicarbonic diamide ([(H2N)C(S)]2S2), tetramethyl- TMTD 0.19 No No table b1 note a

Table b1 note(s)

Table b1 note a

An analytical method for TMTD for industrial effluent is not available due to the very fast degradation of this substance in wastewater.

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Appendix 2 — Declaration of the Operator

Please note that there is important information included in the Privacy Act Notice Statement found at the end of this appendix.

This form may be used as a template for the purpose of section 7.1 of these Guidelines.

  1. Contact information
    • name of participating company/corporation: 
    • facility address where the evaluation is performed: 
    • name of operator or duly authorized representative:
    • email address:
    • telephone number:
  2. Declaration

☐ Our facility is not using any of the substances of concern targeted by the Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector.

☐ Our facility uses at least one of the substances of concern and does not intend to follow the Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector.

Representative name (print)

Title

Representative signature

Date of signature

Confidentiality

Any person who provides information to the Minister of the Environment under these Guidelines may request that it be treated as confidential under section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The request for confidentiality must be made in writing and accompanied by reasons taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Please indicate which parts of the information submitted should be treated as confidential, and the reasons, taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Privacy Act Notice Statement

The personal information is collected under the authority of section 5 of the Department of the Environment Act and subsection 7(1) of the Financial Administration Act.

The information is collected, used and disclosed by ECCC for the purpose of policy analysis, regulatory options, research, program operations and/or communications. Your participation and decision to provide any information are voluntary.

The personal information created, held or collected by ECCC is protected under the Privacy Act. Information will be used, disclosed and retained in accordance with the conditions listed in the Personal Information Bank Outreach Activities PSU 938.

Any questions or comments regarding this privacy notice may be directed to ECCC’s Access to Information and Privacy Division at ECATIP-ECAIPRP@ec.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied that your privacy has been adequately respected, you have the right to file a complaint. You may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by calling its information centre at 1‑800‑282‑1376 or by visiting its website.

Appendix 3 — Annual Evaluation Report

Please note that there is important information included in the Privacy Act Notice Statement found at the end of this appendix.

  1. Contact information
    • name of participating company/corporation:
    • facility address where the evaluation is performed:
    • name of operator or duly authorized representative:
    • email address:
    • telephone number:
    • reporting year:
  2. Procedure to estimate the industrial effluent concentration of a substance of concern and evaluation criteria

Step 1: Estimate the quantity of the substance of concern remaining in industrial effluent when considering wastewater treatment (kg/day)

Quantity ( kg day ) = Substance of concern used ( kg year ) × L × ( 1 − RR on ) × ( 1 − RR off ) Release days ( day year )
Where:
“Quantityâ€
is the quantity in kilograms per day of the substance of concern remaining in industrial effluent when considering wastewater treatment.
“Substance of concern usedâ€
is the total quantity in kilograms of the substance of concern used at the facility during the reporting year.
“Release daysâ€
is the total number of days during the reporting year the facility is operational (i.e. releases effluent).
“Lâ€
is the fraction of the substance of concern lost to wastewater. See default assumptions below for values.
  • Notes:
    • These values may not be reflective of the best management practices at the facility and assume all steps of the manufacturing process occur at the same facility.
    • If using an assumption that differs from the default assumption, please provide the assumption and justification in the criteria section below.
“RRon”
is the on-site wastewater treatment system removal rate (fraction). See default assumptions below for RRon values.
“RRoffâ€
is the off-site wastewater treatment system removal rate (fraction). See default assumptions below for RRoff values.
  • Note:
    • If using an assumption that differs from the default assumption, please provide the assumption and justification in the criteria section below.
Default assumptions:
  • BENPATfootnote 2
    • L = 0.01
    • RRon = 0.17 for primary treatment or 0.48 for secondary treatment
    • RRoff = 0.17 for primary treatment or 0.48 for secondary treatment
  • TMTDfootnote 3
    • L = 0.0003
    • RRon = 0.16 for secondary treatment
    • RRoff = 0.16 for secondary treatment

Step 2: Estimate the industrial effluent concentration (µg/L) of the substance of concern when considering wastewater treatment

C EFF ( μg L ) = Quantity ( kg day ) Q EFF ( L day ) × 10 9 μg kg
Where:
“CEFFâ€
is the industrial effluent concentration of the substance of concern in micrograms per litre when considering wastewater treatment.
“Quantityâ€
is the estimated quantity in kilograms per day of the substance of concern remaining in the effluent when considering wastewater treatment, as calculated in Step 1.
“QEFFâ€
is the average daily industrial effluent flow rate in litres per day. If unknown, use the following estimation:
Q EFF ( L day ) = Annual water consumption ( L year ) Release days ( days year )
Table 1: Evaluation criteria

Evaluation criteria

Result/Comments

Quantity of substance of concern used (kg/year)

BENPAT
TMTD

L — Fraction lost to wastewater
(If using an assumption that differs from the one provided in Step 1, please provide the assumption and justification.)

BENPAT
TMTD

Justification:

Release days

days

Wastewater treatment type

On-site: Primary ☐ Secondary ☐

Off-site: Primary ☐ Secondary ☐

Other (specify) ☐

If facility sends their effluent for wastewater treatment off-site, wastewater treatment plant name

  

RR — Wastewater removal rates (fraction)
(If using an assumption that differs from the one provided in Step 1, please provide assumption and justification.)

BENPAT

RRon (On-site):

RRoff (Off-site):

TMTD

RRon (On-site):

RRoff (Off-site):

Justification:

Estimated quantity of the substance of concern remaining in the effluent when considering wastewater treatment (kg/day)

BENPAT
TMTD

QEFF — Average daily industrial effluent flow rate (L/day)

CEFF — Industrial effluent concentration of the substance of concern when considering wastewater treatment (µg/L)

BENPAT
TMTD

Is CEFF lower than the corresponding concentration target?

  • Concentration target for BENPAT: 0.43 µg/L
  • Concentration target for TMTD: 0.19 µg/L

BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐
TMTD: Yes ☐ No ☐

If CEFF is higher than any of the applicable corresponding concentration targets, please explain what best management practices or other mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce that CEFF.

  

3. Sampling and analysis as per section 6 of these Guidelines

Table 2: Sampling and analysis

Evaluation criteria

Result/Comments

Was sampling conducted in accordance with section 6 of these Guidelines?

If no, please explain.

BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐

Justification:

Date and sample concentration at final discharge point (µg /L)

First sampling event:

BENPAT sample concentration:

Date:

Second sampling event:

BENPAT sample concentration:

Date:

If industrial effluent releases are sent to an off-site wastewater treatment system (with or without on-site treatment):

Apply the appropriate wastewater treatment removal rate as follows:

C EST ( μg L ) = C SAMPLE ( μg L ) × ( 1 − RR off )
Where:
CEST
is the estimated concentration of the substance of concern in the industrial effluent when considering off-site wastewater treatment (µg/L).
CSAMPLE
is the concentration of the substances of concern in the sample taken at the facility’s final discharge point (µg/L).
RRoff
is the off-site wastewater treatment removal rates (fraction). See assumptions in Step 1.

If industrial effluent releases are not sent to an off-site wastewater treatment system:

C EST ( μg L ) = C SAMPLE ( μg L )
Where:
CEST
is the estimated concentration of the substance of concern in the industrial effluent (µg/L).
CSAMPLE
is the concentration of the substances of concern in the sample taken at the facility’s final discharge point (µg/L).

First sampling event:

Date:

CEST BENPAT:

Second sampling event:

Date:

CEST BENPAT:

Were samples taken at the final discharge point of the facility and collected under normal operating conditions?

If no, please explain.

Yes ☐ No ☐

Justification:

Were samples analyzed in accordance with the methods listed in Appendix 5?

If no, please explain (describe the method used and provide the detection limit, accuracy and precision of the method).

Yes ☐ No ☐

Justification:

Is the CEST comparable to the CEFF calculated in Step 2 above?

If not, please indicate the reason for these differences.

Yes ☐ No ☐

Justification:

4. Reporting on implementation of best management practices

Has the facility applied the best management practices as outlined in the Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors that are applicable to the substance of concern at the facility as per section 5 of these Guidelines? Yes ☐ No ☐

Has the facility completed and submitted the evaluation checklist (Appendix 1 of the Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors)?

Yes ☐ You do not need to complete the table below.
No ☐ Please complete the table below.

Table 3: Implementation of best management practices

Best management practices with corresponding section of the Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors

Implemented

Comments

As the case may be, explain why implementation was not carried out or does not apply to the facility, or why the practice was not implemented or does not apply to the facility

3.1 Environmental Management System

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

3.1 Training program that include environmental best practices

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

3.1 Pollution Prevention Assessment recently done

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

3.2 Continuous improvement process led by senior management

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

3.3 Record-keeping system that include environmental best practices

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

4.2 Design and layout considerations for facility area

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

4.3 Receipt of packaged and bulk material

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

4.4 Receipt and unloading of bulk solid and liquid shipments

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

4.5 Receipt of gas cylinders

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.1 Purchasing and inventory of chemical substances

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.2 General storage of chemical substances

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.3 Storage of packaged chemical substances

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.4 Storage of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs)

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.5 Storage of bulk chemical substances

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

5.6 Storage of chemical substances in gas cylinders

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

6.1 General best practices for transfer of chemical substances

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

6.2 Transfer of chemicals from FIBCs

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

6.3 Transfer of chemicals from bags

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

6.4 Transfer of chemicals from drums, pails and IBCs

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

6.5 Gas cylinders and related equipment

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

7.1 Preventing chemical substances releases to air

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

7.2 Preventing chemical substances releases to water

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

8.1 Package selection and means of transportation

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

8.2 Packaging, loading and securing small packaging containers

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

8.3 Loading bulk shipments

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

9.2 Container cleaning

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

9.3 Tank cleaning

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

9.4 Cleaning of plastic pellet cars and trucks

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

9.5 Cleaning of batch process equipment

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

10.1 Used packaging

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

10.2 Waste process materials

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

10.3 Management of waste

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

10.4 Waste storage

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

10.5 Waste documentation

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.1 Maintenance of equipment

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.2 Preventing leaks

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.3 Cleaning and housekeeping

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.4 Personal protective equipment/clothing

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.5 Vehicles

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

11.6 Maintenance and housekeeping contractors

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

12.1 Advanced planning for spill prevention and management

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

12.2 Actions to take in the event of a spill

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

  

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Title

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Date of signature

Confidentiality

Any person who provides information to the Minister of the Environment under these Guidelines may request that it be treated as confidential under section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The request for confidentiality must be made in writing and accompanied by reasons taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Indicate which part(s) of the information submitted should be treated as confidential, and the reasons, taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Privacy Act Notice Statement

The personal information is collected under the authority of section 5 of the Department of the Environment Act and subsection 7(1) of the Financial Administration Act.

The information is collected, used and disclosed by ECCC for the purpose of policy analysis, regulatory options, research, program operations and/or communications. Your participation and decision to provide any information are voluntary.

The personal information created, held or collected by ECCC is protected under the Privacy Act. Information will be used, disclosed and retained in accordance with the conditions listed in the Personal Information Bank Outreach Activities PSU 938.

Any questions or comments regarding this privacy notice may be directed to ECCC’s Access to Information and Privacy Division at ECATIP-ECAIPRP@ec.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied that your privacy has been adequately respected, you have the right to file a complaint. You may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by calling its information centre at 1‑800‑282‑1376 or by visiting its website.

Appendix 4 — Declaration of Sampling Reporting Exemption

Please note that there is important information included in the Privacy Act Notice Statement found at the end of this appendix.

This form may be used as a template for a facility to declare that they meet the criteria in subsection 7.3 of these Guidelines.

  1. Contact information
    • name of participating company/corporation:
    • facility address where the evaluation is performed:
    • name of operator or duly authorized representative:
    • email address:
    • telephone number:
  2. Reporting year:
  3. Declarations

If the answer to each question below is yes, you are confirming that sampling is not needed for this reporting year and the Sampling and Analysis section of the annual evaluation report will not need to be submitted.

Table 1: Declarations for substances of concern
Sampling has been conducted in accordance with section 6 and resulted in effluent concentrations lower than the concentration target for three full consecutive calendar years (herein referred to as the sampling years). BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐
The average daily use for the reporting year does not exceed that of the highest of the previous three sampling years. BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐
The processes at the facility have remained the same since the last three sampling years. BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐
The best practices implemented during the last three sampling years are still in use. BENPAT: Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A ☐

Representative name (print)

Title

Representative signature

Date of signature

Confidentiality

Any person who provides information to the Minister of the Environment under these Guidelines may request that it be treated as confidential under section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The request for confidentiality must be made in writing and accompanied by reasons taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Please indicate which parts of the information submitted should be treated as confidential, and the reasons, taking into account the criteria set out in paragraphs 20(1)(a) to (d) of the Access to Information Act.

Privacy Act Notice Statement

The personal information is collected under the authority of section 5 of the Department of the Environment Act and subsection 7(1) of the Financial Administration Act.

The information is collected, used and disclosed by ECCC for the purpose of policy analysis, regulatory options, research, program operations and/or communications. Your participation and decision to provide any information are voluntary.

The personal information created, held or collected by ECCC is protected under the Privacy Act. Information will be used, disclosed and retained in accordance with the conditions listed in the Personal Information Bank Outreach Activities PSU 938.

Any questions or comments regarding this privacy notice may be directed to ECCC’s Access to Information and Privacy Division at ECATIP-ECAIPRP@ec.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied that your privacy has been adequately respected, you have the right to file a complaint. You may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by calling its information centre at 1‑800‑282‑1376 or by visiting its website.

Appendix 5 — Analytical Methods

For a copy of an analytical method, please contact pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca

  1. SOP-LAB28, BENPAT in Water – The Analysis of BENPAT Antioxidants in Waters by Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Pacific Rim Laboratories Inc.