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Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulations (SOR/2012-167).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Data collection/reporting Access-to-information Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The Regulations establish a regime for the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that result from the production of electricity by means of thermal energy using coal as a fuel, whether in conjunction with other fuels or not. The text consists of 73 sections divided into 4 Parts. Part 1 sets out a performance standard for the intensity of CO2 emissions from regulated units and provides for exceptions based on the substitution of units and for temporary exemptions in relation to emergencies and units integrated with carbon capture and storage systems; Part 2 sets out requirements for the reporting, sending, recording and retention of information; Part 3 sets out quantification rules for determining the intensity of CO2 emissions from regulated units; and Part 4 provides dates for the coming into force of the present Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Institution, Public participation, EIA, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX