Guidance document on Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations: questions on section 7 and 8

Questions on Sections 7 and 8 of the Regulations

Section 7: Repeal

7.1 Why were the Diesel Fuel Regulations repealed?

The Diesel Fuel Regulations were replaced by the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations when the later regulations come into force.

Section 8: Coming into Force

8.1 When did the requirements of the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (SOR/2002-254) come into force?

The parent regulations came into force on January 1, 2003.

8.2 When do the requirements of the Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (SOR/2005-290), which address diesel fuel in off-road engines, locomotive engines and vessel engines come into force?

The amending regulations come into force on January 1, 2006.