Appendix 4: Proposed Forms for Requests for Extension of Time to Prepare or Implement an Environmental Emergency Plan Pursuant to a Notice Under Section 199 of CEPA

Paragraphs 199(2)(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, require the Minister of the Environment to specify the period within which an environmental emergency plan is to be prepared and implemented, respectively. Subsection 199(3) authorizes the Minister of the Environment to extend these periods if the person subject to a notice submits a written request for an extension before the expiry of the period referred to in the notice or of any extended period and if the Minister is of the opinion that further time is necessary.

The attached documents are the proposed forms for applying for extensions under subsection 199(3).

• Name of facility:
• Address:
• Contact person:
• Phone number:
• Fax number:
• E-mail:

• Publication date of subsection-199(1) notice:
• Reference number of the subsection-199(1) notice:
• Substance(s) of concern identified in the notice:

Explain why additional time is necessary to prepare the plan.

This application was completed by (Senior Company Manager's, position) on (date).
Signature

• Name of facility:
• Address:
• Contact person:
• Phone number:
• Fax number:
• E-mail:

• Publication date of subsection-199(1) notice:
• Reference number of the subsection-199(1) notice:
• Substance(s) of concern identified in the notice:

Explain why additional time is necessary to complete implementation of the plan.

This application was completed by (Senior Company Manager's name, position) on (date).
Signature