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Vol. 135, No. 45 — November 10, 2001
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-03286 is approved.
1. Permittee: Fraser River Port Authority, New Westminster, British Columbia.
2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of waste and other matter.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from December 10, 2001, to December 9, 2002.
4. Loading Site(s): Various approved sites in the Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, at approximately 49°12.00' N, 123°08.00' W.
5. Disposal Site(s):
(a) Point Grey Disposal Site: 49°15.40' N, 123°22.10' W, at a depth of not less than 210 m;
(b) Sand Heads Disposal Site: 49°06.00' N, 123°19.50' W, at a depth of not less than 70 m;
(c) PWC Spoil Area 2: 49°07.80' N, 123°14.60' W, at a depth of not less than 18 m;
(d) PWC Spoil Area 3: 49°06.40' N, 123°07.90' W, at a depth of not less than 13 m;
(e) PWC Spoil Area 4: 49°07.80' N, 123°04.00' W, at a depth of not less than 14 m; and
(f) PWC Spoil Area 5: 49°09.40' N; 122°59.70' W, at a depth of not less than 10 m.
The following position-fixing procedures must be followed to ensure disposal at the designated disposal site:
(i) The vessel must call the appropriate Marine Communications and
Traffic Services (MCTS) Centre upon departure from the loading site
and inform MCTS that it is heading for a disposal site;
(ii) Upon arrival at a disposal site and prior to disposal, the vessel
must again call MCTS to confirm its position. Disposal can proceed if
the vessel is on the designated site. If the vessel is not within the
disposal site boundaries, the traffic regulator will advise the bearing
and distance to the site and advise when disposal can proceed; and
(iii) The vessel must inform MCTS when disposal has been completed prior
to leaving the disposal site.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Direct.
7. Method of Loading and Disposal: Loading by clamshell dredge or suction cutter dredge and pipeline, and disposal by hopper barge or end dumping.
8. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 250 000 m3.
10. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged material consisting of silt, sand, rock, wood wastes and other approved material typical of the approved loading site except logs and usable wood.
11. Requirements and Restrictions:
11.1. The Permittee must notify the permit issuing office in writing and receive written approval for each loading site prior to any loading or disposal. The written notification must include the following information:
(i) the co-ordinates of the proposed loading site;
(ii) a site map showing the proposed loading site relative to known
landmarks or streets;
(iii) a figure showing the legal water lots impacted by the proposed
dredging or loading activities, giving the spatial delineations of the
proposed dredge site within these water lots;
(iv) all analytical data available for the proposed loading site;
(v) the nature and quantity of the material to be loaded and disposed
of;
(vi) the proposed dates on which the loading and disposal will take
place; and
(vii) a site history for the proposed loading site.
Additional requirements may be requested by the permit issuing office.
11.2. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activity for which the permit is issued are made aware of any restrictions or conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions. A copy of the permit and the letter of transmittal must be carried on all towing vessels and loading platforms or equipment involved in disposal at sea activities. A copy of the written approval for the appropriate loading site must be displayed with each copy of the permit posted at the loading sites.
11.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.
11.4. Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard, Regional Marine Information Centre, regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping." The Permittee should contact the Regional Manager, Regional Marine Information Centre, 2380-555 West Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, (604) 666-6012 (Telephone), (604) 666-8453 (Facsimile), RMIC-PACIFIC@PAC.DFO-MPO.GC.CA (Electronic mail).
11.5. Any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, shall be permitted to mount an electronic tracking device on any vessel that is engaged in the disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit. The Permittee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure there is no tampering with the tracking device and no interference with its operation. The tracking device shall be removed only by an enforcement officer or by a person with the written consent of an enforcement officer.
11.6. The Permittee must report to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 10 days of completion of loading at each loading site, the nature and quantity of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the activity occurred.
11.7. The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Branch, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit, a list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, the nature and quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the activity occurred.
J. B. WILSON
Environmental Protection
Pacific and Yukon Region
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CANADA-PORTUGAL INCOME TAX CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION ACT, 1999
Coming into Force of a Tax Treaty
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 31 (see footnote a) of the Canada-Portugal Income Tax Convention Implementation Act, 1999, of the entry into force, on October 24, 2001, of the Convention Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Portuguese Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (see footnote b) and of the Protocol (see footnote c) amending the Convention, both signed in Ottawa, on June 14, 1999.
Ottawa, October 23, 2001
PAUL MARTIN
Minister of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT
Food and Drug Regulations — Amendments
Interim Marketing Authorization
Pirimicarb is registered under the Pest Control Products Act as an insecticide for the control of various insects on apples, asparagus, corn, lettuce, peas, peppers and potatoes. A Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) has been established under the Food and Drugs Act for residues of pirimicarb and its metabolites resulting from this use at 0.5 parts per million (p.p.m.) in apples. By virtue of subsection B.15.002(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations, the MRL for other foods is 0.1 p.p.m.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada has recently approved an application to amend the registration of pirimicarb in order to allow its use for the control of various insects on spinach. The PMRA has also been requested to establish MRLs for residues of pirimicarb and its metabolites resulting from this use in spinach, in order to permit the import and sale of food containing these residues.
Before making a registration decision regarding a new use of a pest control product, the PMRA conducts the appropriate assessment of the risks and value of the product specific to its proposed use. The registration of the pest control product will be amended if: the data requirements for assessing value and safety have been adequately addressed; the evaluation indicates that the product has merit and value; and the human health and environmental risks associated with its proposed use are acceptable.
After the review of all available data, the PMRA has determined that an MRL for pirimicarb, and its metabolites, of 0.2 p.p.m. in spinach would not pose an unacceptable health risk to the public.
The use of pirimicarb on spinach will provide joint benefits to consumers and the agricultural industry as a result of improved management of pests. In addition, this use will contribute to a safe, abundant and affordable food supply by allowing the importation and sale of food commodities containing acceptable levels of pesticide residues.
Therefore, it is the intention of the PMRA to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to establish an MRL for pirimicarb, and its metabolites, of 0.2 p.p.m. in spinach.
As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate sale of spinach with an MRL for pirimicarb, and its metabolites, of 0.2 p.p.m., while the regulatory process to amend the Regulations is undertaken.
September 12, 2001
DIANE GORMAN
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Appointments
| Name and Position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Bouchard, Johanne | 2001-1922 |
| National Arts Centre Corporation | |
| Member of the Board of Trustees | |
| Canada Pension Plan | |
| Review Tribunal | |
| Members | |
| Banting, Gordon James — London | 2001-1940 |
| Dunne, Gladys H. — St. John's | 2001-1942 |
| Elaine, Valerie — Brandon | 2001-1938 |
| Gryfe, John Howard — Toronto | 2001-1941 |
| Martin, Vincent Alexander — Kingston | 2001-1939 |
| Canadian Museum of Nature | |
| Trustees of the Board of Trustees | |
| Beck, Patricia | 2001-1920 |
| McDonald, Carol W. | 2001-1921 |
| Civil Aviation Tribunal | |
| Part-time Members | |
| Dover, E. David | 2001-1916 |
| Green, Keith Edward | 2001-1916 |
| Soucy, Carole Anne | 2001-1917 |
| Wieben, Elizabeth M. | 2001-1918 |
| Employment Insurance Act | |
| Chairpersons of the Boards of Referees | |
| British Columbia | |
| Alie, Danielle — Lower Mainland | 2001-1936 |
| Brown, Judith — Nelson | 2001-1937 |
| Ontario | |
| Berger, George Stanley — Mississauga | 2001-1935 |
| Goldman, Jeanette — Mississauga | 2001-1934 |
| Quebec | |
| Rakovich, Gordana Caricevic — Centre-Ville de Montréal | 2001-1933 |
| Fryer, John L. | 2001-1932 |
| International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development | |
| Director of the Board of Directors | |
| Ilyn, Dave — Nanaimo-Cowichan | 2001-1915 |
| Canada Elections Act | |
| Returning Officer | |
| Keith, Ross L. | 2001-1926 |
| The Canadian Wheat Board | |
| Director of the Board of Directors | |
| Lui, David Y. H. | 2001-1919 |
| Canada Council | |
| Member | |
| National Parole Board | |
| Full-time Member | |
| Irupang-Scott, Susan | 2001-1927 |
| Part-time Members | |
| Choma, Marlene | 2001-1931 |
| Knox, Catherine Mary | 2001-1930 |
| Langgard, Murray James | 2001-1928 |
| Stubbs, W. J. (Wes) | 2001-1929 |
| Quigley, Dan | 2001-1925 |
| Public Service Staff Relations Board | |
| Full-time Member | |
| Spence, Ruth A. | 2001-1923 |
| National Capital Commission | |
| Member | |
| Walsh, Meeka | 2001-1924 |
| National Gallery of Canada | |
| Trustee of the Board of Trustees |
November 10, 2001
JACQUELINE GRAVELLE
Manager
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S.C. 2000, c. 11
S.C. 2000, c. 11, Sch. 5, Part 1
S.C. 2000, c. 11, Sch. 5, Part 2
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