Storage tanks for petroleum products: related links
This section contains information about successful prosecutions in relation to the Storage Tank for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations across Canada.
- June 2020 - Department of National Defence fined $175,000 under Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- June 2020 - British Columbia fuel-supply company fined $200,000 for offences under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- May 2018 - Canadian National Railway Company fined over $1 million for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- April 2018 - Big River First Nation fined for violation of federal environmental legislation
- March 2018 - Agricultural products-and-services provider fined $150K for environmental violations
- June 2017 - Canadian National Railway Company to pay over $2.5 million for environmental offences
- February 2017 - Saskatchewan gas station owner and operator fined for environmental offences
- January 2017 - River Dene Nation, store and administrator fined for environmental violation
- November 2016 - Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation fined $100,000 for environment violation
For more information about the enforcement of the regulations, consult the Environmental and Wildlife Enforcement website which contains more information on enforcement notifications in relation to the regulations.
Environment Canada
Standards Organizations
Canadian Standards Association
The Canadian Standards Association CSA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
Canadian General Standards Board
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of its stakeholders -- government, industry and consumers.
API is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developing organization, operating with approved standards development procedures and undergoing regular audits of its processes. API produces standards, recommended practices, specifications, codes and technical publications, reports and studies that cover each segment of the industry.
The Steel Tank Institute (STI) develops standards and certification programs for quality, safety and reliability in the manufacture, installation and testing of steel tanks, piping and pressure vessels.
NACE International is involved in every industry and area of corrosion prevention and control, from chemical processing and water systems to transportation and infrastructure protection.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
ULC Standards develops and publishes standards and specifications for petroleum and allied petroleum products and in many other areas. ULC Standards is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as a consensus based Standards Development Organization under the National Standards System of Canada.
Provincial Government links
- British Columbia - Ministry of the Environment
- Alberta - Alberta Environment
- Saskatchewan - Ministry of the Environment
- Manitoba - Manitoba Conservation
- Ontario - Technical Standards and Safety Authority
- Quebec - Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)
- New Brunswick - Environment and Local Government New-Brunswick
- Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Environment
- Prince Edward Island - Communities, Land and Environment
- Newfoundland - Department of Environment and Conservation