6. Path forward

Parties are requested to provide their views in writing on the issues addressed in this discussion document to Environment Canada by June 15, 2001. Written comments should be mailed to:

Low-Sulphur Diesel Regulations
c/o Bruce McEwen
Oil, Gas & Energy Branch
10th floor, 351 St. Joseph Blvd.
Hull, Quebec
K1A 0H3

Comments may also be provided by e-mail to Bruce.McEwen@ec.gc.ca or by fax to 819-953-8903.

Environment Canada intends to draft the on-road diesel regulations over the summer. Pending the approval of the Governor in Council, publication in Part I of the Canada Gazette is targeted for the fall of 2001. Publication of the final regulations in Part II of the Canada Gazette would be expected to occur 8 to 10 months later - that is, in the summer or fall of 2002. The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, on behalf of most Canadian refiners, has indicated that it supports this timing.