Vol. 135, No. 5 — February 3, 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. 4543-2-06092 is approved.

1. Permittee: Crimson Tide Fisheries Ltd., Dover, Newfoundland.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from March 31, 2001, to March 30, 2002.

4. Loading Site(s): 48°52.00' N, 53°58.50' W, Dover, Newfoundland.

5. Disposal Site(s): 48°51.00' N, 53°57.00' W, at an approximate depth of 90 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all material to be disposed of during loading and transit to the disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner which will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging material.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 200 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Neil Codner, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), neil.codner@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Neil Codner, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material to be disposed of must be covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

J. H. KOZAK
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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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. 4543-2-06093 is approved.

1. Permittee: Quinlan Brothers Ltd., Bay de Verde, Newfoundland.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from March 31, 2001, to March 30, 2002.

4. Loading Site(s): 48°05.00' N, 52°53.91' W, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland.

5. Disposal Site(s): 48°04.09' N, 52°53.96' W, at an approximate depth of 90 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all material to be disposed of during loading and transit to the disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged while the equipment or vessel is steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner which will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging material.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 3 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Neil Codner, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), neil.codner@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Neil Codner, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material to be disposed of must be covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

J. H. KOZAK
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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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. 4543-2-06094 is approved.

1. Permittee: Fogo Island Co-operative Society Ltd., Joe Batt's Arm, Newfoundland.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from March 21, 2001, to March 20, 2002.

4. Loading Site(s): 49°43.90' N, 54°09.60' W, Joe Batt's Arm, Newfoundland.

5. Disposal Site(s): 49°44.20' N, 54°10.00' W, at an approximate depth of 16 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all material to be disposed of during loading and transit to the disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner which will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging material.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Neil Codner, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), neil.codner@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Neil Codner, identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material to be disposed of must be covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail).

J. H. KOZAK
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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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. 4543-2-06095 is approved.

1. Permittee: Fogo Island Co-operative Society Ltd., Fogo, Newfoundland.

2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from March 21, 2001, to March 20, 2002.

4. Loading Site(s): 49°43.03' N, 54°16.55' W, Fogo, Newfoundland.

5. Disposal Site(s): 49°43.65' N, 54°16.35' W, at an approximate depth of 12 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all material to be disposed of during loading and transit to the disposal site.

8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner which will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging material.

9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.

10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 1 000 tonnes.

11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.

12. Requirements and Restrictions:

12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Neil Codner, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), neil.codner@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.

12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Neil Codner, identified in paragraph 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.

12.3. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

12.4. The loading and transit of material to be disposed of at the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Material spilled at any other place than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All wastes must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.

12.5. The material to be disposed of must be covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls.

12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.

12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12.8. The loading or disposal at sea conducted under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

12.10. The Permittee shall periodically determine the water depth in the area of the disposal site. The depth readings shall be taken every eight weeks, beginning with the start date of this permit, and reported to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3, (709) 772-5097 (Facsimile), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail).

J. H. KOZAK
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994

Amendment to the Migratory Birds Regulations

Notice is hereby given that the Department of the Environment proposes amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations, pursuant to section 12 of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

The purpose of these amendments to Schedule I is to establish hunting season dates for 2001-2002 as well as the number of migratory game birds that may be taken or possessed during those dates. These restrictions are altered on an annual basis in response to changes in the status of migratory game bird populations.

The Canadian Wildlife Service produces two discussion papers as part of its formalized annual consultation process. The November report, entitled Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada, contains population and other biological information on migratory game birds, and thus provides the scientific basis for wildlife management. The proposed changes to the annual hunting regulations, which are based on population trends outlined in the November report, are included in the December report entitled Proposals to Amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations. These two discussion papers are distributed to organizations and individuals with an interest in migratory game bird conservation in order to provide an opportunity for input to the development of hunting regulations in Canada.

Hard copies of the above-mentioned documents may be obtained by writing to the Director General, Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3. Electronic copies may be viewed at the following address:

http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/canbird/status/index_e.htm

Interested parties who wish to comment on the proposed amendments are invited to submit their comments, before February 26, 2001, to the Director General, Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3.

January 25, 2001

DAVID BRACKETT
Director General
Canadian Wildlife Service

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendment

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provision currently exists in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of citric acid as a pH-adjusting agent in a variety of canned fruit products but not in canned peaches. Health Canada has received a submission for the use of citric acid as a pH-adjusting agent in canned peaches at a maximum level of use consistent with good manufacturing practice. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of this use of citric acid.

The use of citric acid will benefit both consumers and the industry through the availability of quality canned peaches with improved shelf-life, stability and appearance.

Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of citric acid as a pH-adjusting agent in canned peaches at a maximum level of use consistent with good manufacturing practice.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate use of citric acid as indicated above while the regulatory process is undertaken to formally amend the Regulations.

January 19, 2001

DIANE C. GORMAN
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendment

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provision currently exists in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of glycerol ester of wood rosin, up to a maximum level of use of 100 parts per million (ppm), in citrus-flavoured or spruce-flavoured beverages. Health Canada has received a submission to revise the permitted area of use for glycerol ester of wood rosin as a density-adjusting agent from "citrus-flavoured or spruce-flavoured beverages" to "beverages containing citrus oils or spruce oils." Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of this extended use of glycerol ester of wood rosin.

The broader area of use for glycerol ester of wood rosin will benefit consumers through the availability of a wider range of flavoured beverages in the marketplace. This extended use will also benefit the beverage industry by facilitating the production of a wider variety of beverages containing citrus and spruce oils.

Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of glycerol ester of wood rosin as a density-adjusting agent in "beverages containing citrus oils or spruce oils."

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate use of glycerol ester of wood rosin as indicated above while the regulatory process is undertaken to formally amend the Regulations.

January 19, 2001

DIANE C. GORMAN
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Products and Food Branch

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Capital One Bank — Order Permitting a Foreign Bank to Establish a Branch in Canada

Notice is hereby given of the making of an order by the Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), on behalf of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to subsection 524(1) of the Bank Act, permitting Capital One Bank to establish a branch in Canada under the name Capital One Bank (Canada Branch). The order was effective January 10, 2001.

January 19, 2001

JOHN PALMER
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Foreign Bank Order

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 521(3) of the Bank Act, that the Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), on behalf of the Minister of Finance, has consented to the following foreign bank, pursuant to subsection 521(1) of the Bank Act, acquiring shares of or ownership interests in one or more Canadian entities in such numbers as to cause the entities to become non-bank affiliates of the foreign bank:

Foreign Bank	Non-Bank Affiliates	Effective Date (m/d/y)
Citigroup Inc.	Geneva Merger & Acquisition Services of Canada (Ont.) Inc.	01/15/01

January 22, 2001

JAMES SCOTT PETERSON
Secretary of State
(International Financial Institutions)

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Foreign Bank Orders

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 521(3) of the Bank Act, that the Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), on behalf of the Minister of Finance, has consented to the following foreign banks, pursuant to subsection 521(1) of the Bank Act, acquiring shares of or ownership interests in one or more Canadian entities in such numbers as to cause the entities to become non-bank affiliates of the foreign banks:

Foreign Bank	Non-Bank Affiliates	Effective Date (m/d/y)
(1) State Street Corporation (2) Capital One Financial Corporation	State Street Brokerage Services Canada Inc. Capital One Corporation	01/02/01 01/10/01

January 19, 2001

JAMES SCOTT PETERSON
Secretary of State
(International Financial Institutions)

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT

Economical Mutual Insurance Company, Galt Insurance Company and Langdon Insurance Company — Letters Patent of Amalgamation

Economical Mutual Insurance Company — Order to Commence and Carry on Business

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

— pursuant to subsection 251(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of letters patent amalgamating and continuing Economical Mutual Insurance Company, Galt Insurance Company and Langdon Insurance Company, as one company under the name Economical Mutual Insurance Company and, in French, Economical, Compagnie Mutuelle d'Assurance, effective December 30, 2000; and

— pursuant to subsection 52(4) of the Insurance Companies Act, of an order to commence and carry on business authorizing Economical Mutual Insurance Company and, in French, Economical, Compagnie Mutuelle d'Assurance, to insure risks falling within the classes of property, accident and sickness, automobile, boiler and machinery, fidelity, liability and surety insurance, effective December 30, 2000. This order replaces all previous orders to commence and carry on business issued to Economical Mutual Insurance Company.

January 24, 2001

JOHN PALMER
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT

Computershare Investor Services Inc. — Letters Patent of Continuance

Computershare Trust Company of Canada — Order to Commence and Carry on Business

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

— pursuant to section 33 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of letters patent continuing Computershare Investor Services Inc., a company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act, as a company under the Trust and Loan Companies Act, under the name Computershare Trust Company of Canada and in French, Société de fiducie Computershare du Canada, effective January 9, 2001; and

— pursuant to subsection 52(4) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of an order to commence and carry on business authorizing Computershare Trust Company of Canada to commence and carry on business, effective January 9, 2001.

January 19, 2001

JOHN PALMER
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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