Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations guidance document: chapter 3
3. Prior notice of export
Prior notice of export is required for all exports of substances, or products containing one or more of the substances, listed on the Export Control List. This is a requirement set out in subsection 101(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (1999) [CEPA] and the regulations describe the manner in which to notify. Section 5 requires that prior notice of export be provided to the Minister by the person proposing the export of a substance at least:
- seven days before the export in the case where the person holds a permit to export the substance issued under paragraph 185(1)(b) of the act (i.e. under the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations) or under the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations or
- 15 days before the export in any other case
The information to be provided for prior notice of export is detailed in schedule 1 of the regulations. Templates are available for exporters to provide this prior notice. Exporters are not obligated to use these templates. However, to facilitate review Environment and Climate Change Canada encourages their use.
- Export notification form
- For prior notification of export under section 5 when an export is not subject to a permit under sections 6 through 22 of the regulations, or when an exporter is already the holder of a valid permit for the export being notified
- Combined export notification and export permit application
- For prior notification of export when an exporter requires an export permit under sections 7 through 22 of the regulations