The Government of Canada is proposing to establish more stringent emission standards for air pollutants from off-road small spark-ignition engines, which are typically found in:
- Lawn and garden machines, such as hedge trimmers, brush cutters, lawn mowers, garden tractors, and snow blowers;
- Light-duty industrial machines, such as mobile generator sets, welders and pressure washers; and,
- Light-duty logging machines, such as chainsaws, log splitters and shredders.
The proposed Regulations Amending the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations would help to further reduce air pollutant emissions in Canada. They would apply to 2018 and later model year off-road small spark-ignition engines in Canada and would only apply to the manufacture and import of new products into Canada.
The proposed amendments would align Canada-United States engine and equipment emissions standards, helping to ensure that engines sold in Canada meet the same stringent air pollution emissions standards as those sold in the United Sates
The complete notice and further information can be found on the Government of Canada’s website.
Industry stakeholders and interested Canadians are invited to provide input by August 25, 2016. The proposed amendments can be viewed on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s web site.