L-1Application
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Military equipment - 15.2 (1) An employee of the Department of National Defence, a member of the Canadian Forces or any person under the direct responsibility of such an employee or member may use military equipment that contains PCBs in a...
AI summary This section allows the use of military equipment containing PCBs by employees of the Department of National Defence, members of the Canadian Forces, or those under their direct responsibility, provided the equipment is owned by the Crown, no alternatives are available, and measures are taken to minimize environmental and health risks.
10 (1) Subparagraph 16(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (ii) December 31, 2026, if the equipment is located at any other place. - (2) The portion of subsection 16(2) of the Regulations before paragraph - (a) is re...
AI summary This text amends a regulation regarding the deadline for equipment located at any other place, setting it to December 31, 2026. It also modifies a portion of subsection 16(2) of the Regulations.
Current transformers and other equipment - (2.1) A person may, from January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2026, use any current transformers, potential transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers and bushings that are located at an electrical g...
AI summary The text outlines regulations allowing the continued use of certain electrical equipment containing PCBs until 2026, provided they were in use as of September 5, 2008. It also mentions an amendment to Section 16 of the Regulations.
Notice to Minister (4) A person who, on January 1, 2026, continues to use equipment referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) or subsection (2) or (2.1) must, within 120 days after the day on which this subsection comes into force, notify the...
AI summary The document outlines regulations requiring individuals using certain equipment by January 1, 2026, to notify the Minister within 120 days of the regulation's enforcement. It also amends the regulations to allow for an extension beyond 2026, subject to approval by the Minister.
Application information - (3) The application shall contain the following: - (a) the name, civic and mailing addresses, telephone number, fax number, if any, and email address, if any, of the applicant and of any person authorized to act o...
AI summary The application requires detailed information about the applicant, the equipment containing PCBs, the location of the facility, closure plans by 2029, and measures to mitigate environmental and health risks from PCBs, along with a plan to discontinue equipment use.
Other equipment - (4) In the case of any other equipment referred to in subparagraph 16(1)(b) - (ii) or subsection 16(2) or (2.1) for which it is not technically or economically feasible to end its use by December 31, 2026 — or the last da...
AI summary The regulation outlines conditions for granting extensions for the use of equipment containing PCBs when it is not feasible to discontinue use by 2026. Extensions are allowed if the equipment is labeled properly and the user is taking steps to minimize environmental and health risks.
Application information - (5) The application shall contain the following: - (a) the information referred to in paragraphs (3)(a) to (d) and (f); - (b) information demonstrating that, at the time of the application, it is not technically o...
AI summary The application information outlines requirements for applicants seeking to continue using equipment containing PCBs, including demonstrating infeasibility of removal by a deadline and providing a detailed plan for equipment replacement or PCB removal and destruction.
Application for extension — military equipment - (4) The Minister shall, on receipt of a written application containing the following information, grant an extension for the storage of military equipment up to the date applied for but no l...
AI summary The Minister is required to grant an extension for the storage of military equipment upon receipt of a written application containing specific information, including a description of the equipment, PCB concentration, disposal date, and measures to minimize environmental and health risks.
End of use of military equipment - (7) The owner of military equipment that contains PCBs in a concentration of 50 mg/kg or more and that is no longer being used in accordance with section 15.2 shall prepare a report that is current to Dec...
AI summary The regulation requires owners of military equipment containing PCBs at concentrations of 50 mg/kg or more to prepare annual reports detailing the location, quantity, and concentration of PCBs in the equipment, as well as where they are stored or disposed of during the year.
2025 end-of-use deadline Summary of comments: Hydroelectric and other facilities reiterated the logistical challenges of removing PCB-containing equipment. These facilities highlighted ongoing issues with PCB cross-contamination and the di...
AI summary Hydroelectric and other facilities highlighted logistical challenges in removing PCB-containing equipment, including cross-contamination, supply chain issues, and labor shortages, which are making it difficult to meet the 2025 end-of-use deadline. They recommended targeted extensions. The Department has revised the Amendments to allow continued use until 2026 and provides options for extensions if technically or economically infeasible.
Department of National Defence Summary of comments: The Department received numerous comments seeking clarification on definitions, requirements and the scope of the section on military equipment. It was indicated that determining the quan...
AI summary The Department of National Defence received comments seeking clarification on the regulation of military equipment, particularly regarding PCBs. DND proposed that if PCB concentrations are unknown, this should be stated in extension applications for storage. The regulatory text has been revised to address this.
Waste importers Summary of comments: Regulated parties expressed support for the Department to complete a more thorough analysis before making changes to the prohibition on importing waste containing PCBs at concentrations between 2 mg/kg...
AI summary Regulated parties support a more thorough analysis before changing the prohibition on importing waste with PCB concentrations between 2 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg. Suggestions include aligning requirements with the Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations and clarifying the scientific rationale for allowing such imports.
Footnotes - [a](#page-2-0) S.C. 2023, c. 12, s. 55 - [b](#page-2-1) S.C. 1999, c. 33 - [c](#page-3-0) S.C. 2015, c. 3, par. 172(d) - [d](#page-3-1) S.C. 2023, c. 12, ss. 33(1) to (6) - [e](#page-3-2) S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 80 - [1](#page-3-3...
AI summary The footnotes section includes references to various legislative acts and regulations, such as S.C. 2023, c. 12, s. 55 and SOR/2008-273, as well as data on PCB usage and associated costs. These references are primarily legal and regulatory in nature.