Vol. 144, No. 8 — February 20, 2010

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15676

Significant New Activity Notice

(Section 110 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in respect of the living organism the Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica;

Whereas the living organism is not on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the living organism may result in the living organism becoming toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 110 of that Act, that subsection 106(4) of the same Act applies with respect to the living organism in accordance with the Annex.

JIM PRENTICE
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements

(Section 110 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. In this Notice, the Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica means a pig of the breed “Yorkshire” or “Landrace” that, as a result of genetic modifications, has had the phytase gene from Eschericia coli strain K12, under the control of a mouse promoter, introduced into chromosome 4 of its genome. Progeny derived by reproduction of the Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica with Yorkshire or Landrace pigs that inherit these transgenic characteristics are also considered as belonging to the Cassie line.

2. In relation to the living organism the Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica, a significant new activity is any activity other than the following, where a system of traceability has been put in place to allow for the traceability, as defined in this Notice, of the living organism:

1. (a) its husbandry or reproduction with the Yorkshire or Landrace breed in a controlled facility that meets the requirements of this Notice; or
2. (b) its exportation.

3. For the purposes of this Notice, a “system of traceability” must allow the living organism, its semen or eggs to be traced through all stages of production, importation, husbandry, transportation and transfer of possession, and includes the use of permanent markings or tags affixed to the living organism to clearly distinguish it from all other pigs or animals.

4. For the purposes of this Notice, a “controlled facility” is a building with a floor, walls and a ceiling that is surrounded by a fence, where the following are in place:

1. (a) documented operating procedures to ensure the confinement and control of the living organism, such as those recognized by the Canadian Pork Council, as well as its secure transport;
2. (b) a locked and secure entry point is installed to control and record employee access;
3. (c) procedures to segregate the living organism from all others pigs or animals other than those mentioned in paragraph 2(a); and
4. (d) a back-up of all records related to traceability, kept at a secure off-site location.

5. A person who proposes a significant new activity set out in the Notice for this living organism shall provide to the Minister of the Environment, at least 120 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, the following information:

1. (a) a description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the living organism;
2. (b) the information specified in paragraph 5(a) to Schedule 5 of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms);
3. (c) the test data and the test report from a study on the survivability and overwintering potential of the living organism in the Canadian environment; and
4. (d) any other information or data in respect of this living organism in the person’s possession or to which they have access, that is relevant in order to determine whether the living organism is toxic or capable of becoming toxic.

6. The above information will be assessed within 120 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

A Significant New Activity Notice is a legal instrument issued by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 110 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Significant New Activity Notice sets out the appropriate information that must be provided to the Minister for assessment prior to the commencement of a new activity as described in the Notice.

Living organisms that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can be manufactured or imported only by the person who has met the requirements set out in section 106 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Under section 111 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, in circumstances where a Significant New Activity Notice is issued for a new living organism, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the living organism to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and of the obligation to notify the Minister of the Environment of any new activity and all other information as described in the Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the living organism to be aware of and comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and to submit a Significant New Activity notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the living organism. However, as mentioned in subsection 106(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, a Significant New Activity notification is not required when the proposed new activity is regulated under an act or regulations listed on Schedule 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

A Significant New Activity Notice does not constitute an endorsement from Environment Canada or the Government of Canada of the living organism to which it relates, or an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this living organism or activities involving the living organism.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15717

Significant New Activity Notice

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in respect of the substance Benzenamine, N-ethyl-N-[2-[1-(2-methylpropoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-4-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 34432-92-3;

Whereas the substance is not on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of that Act, that subsection 81(4) of the same Act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

JIM PRENTICE
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. In relation to Benzenamine, N-ethyl-N-[2-[1-(2-methylpropoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-4-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, a significant new activity is the use of the substance in quantities greater than 100 kilograms per calendar year, other than its use in an industrial setting as a dye for marking fuel.

2. A person who proposes a significant new activity set out in this Notice for this substance shall provide to the Minister of the Environment, at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, the following information:

1. (a) a description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance;
2. (b) the information specified in item 8 of Schedule 5 to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers); and
3. (c) any other information or data in respect of this substance in the person’s possession or to which they have access, that is relevant in order to determine whether the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic.

3. The above information will be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

A Significant New Activity Notice is a legal instrument issued by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Significant New Activity Notice sets out the appropriate information that must be provided to the Minister for assessment prior to the commencement of a new activity as described in the Notice.

Substances that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can be manufactured or imported only by the person who has met the requirements set out in section 81 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Under section 86 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, in circumstances where a Significant New Activity Notice is issued for a new substance, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the substance to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and of the obligation to notify the Minister of the Environment of any new activity and all other information as described in the Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the substance to be aware of and comply with the Significant New Activity Notice and to submit a Significant New Activity notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the substance. However, as mentioned in subsection 81(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, a Significant New Activity notification is not required when the proposed new activity is regulated under an act or regulations listed on Schedule 2 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

A Significant New Activity Notice does not constitute an endorsement from Environment Canada or the Government of Canada of the substance to which it relates, or an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Schedules I, II and III

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsections 14(3) and 14.1(3) of the Bank Act, that Schedules I, II and III, as amended, were as shown below as at December 31, 2009.

SCHEDULE I
(Section 14)

As at December 31, 2009

SCHEDULE II
(Section 14)

As at December 31, 2009

SCHEDULE III
(Section 14.1)

As at December 31, 2009

* An FBB, whose order is subject to the restrictions and requirements referred to in subsection 524(2) of the Bank Act, is referred to as “lending” branch.

February 10, 2010

JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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