Guidance document on Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations
Table of contents
- A. Introduction
- B. Regulatory framework
- C. Engines subject to the regulations
- D. Persons subject to the regulations
- E. National emissions mark
- F. Emission standards and requirements
- G. Evidence of conformity
- H. Importing an engine
- I. Other obligations
- J. Compliance and enforcement
- Appendix I: example of an EPA certificate
- Appendix II: procedure for the submission of evidence of conformity under paragraph 17(1)(b)
- Appendix III: example of a statement of compliance letter
- Appendix IV: example of a statement of compliance letter for Canada-unique transition engines
- Appendix V: technical information requirements
- Appendix VI: engine labelling
- Appendix VII: engine information label for engines, other than transition engines, that are not EPA certified
- Appendix VIII: quick guide to importation
- Appendix IX: off-road Diesel HS 10 codes and descriptions
Disclaimer
This document provides guidance only. It does not in any way supersede or modify the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 or the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations or its amendments. In the event of an inconsistency between this document and the act and/or the regulations, the act and the regulations prevail.
List of Abbreviations and Definitions
- CANMET
- Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology
- CARB
- California Air Resources Board
- CBSA
- Canada Border Services Agency
- CEPA
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- CFR
- Code of Federal Regulations
- EC
- Environment Canada
- EPA
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Loose engine
- A loose engine, also referred to as a stand-alone engine, is an engine that is manufactured for the purpose of being installed in or on a machine but is currently not installed in or on a machine.
- NEM
- National Emissions Mark
- the act
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), but will be referred to as the act in this document
- TRU
- transportation refrigeration unit