Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) reminds importers on the declaration reporting requirements prior to the importation of certain regulated goods.
The Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations, Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations and the On Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations all require a pre-arrival declaration to be sent to the Minister. Information on how this is to be done is available on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website in the CEPA registry.
The Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations require the declaration to be submitted at a customs office.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999(CEPA) Division 5 deals with Vehicle, Engine and Equipment Emissions.
- Section 149 of the act defines what is an engine and what is a vehicle.
- Section 153(1) states that no vehicle, engine, or equipment can be imported unless it meets the standards set out in the subsection.
- Section 160 allows the Governor in Council to make regulations respecting emissions and information to be submitted under section 153.
The following regulations apply to Division 5:
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations
Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations
Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations
On Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations
Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
General information and Fact sheet is available here.
If you have any questions or concerns on the Environmental Registry, please write to: CEPARegistry@ec.gc.ca.