1. Introduction

This guidance document provides information about the requirements of the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations established under the authority of Part 7, Division 5 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999).

The text of CEPA 1999 is not repeated in the Regulations. This guidance document cites both the Regulations and the Act to aid in understanding the requirements of the Regulations and the Act.

The Regulations are aligned with the corresponding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules for off-road compression-ignition engines. Engines sold concurrently in Canada and the United States and covered by a valid EPA certificate of conformity can enter Canada with a declaration at the border. For other engines, the evidence of conformity must be obtained and produced in a form and manner that is satisfactory to the Minister.

Figure 1 illustrates how this document is organized. Each chapter includes a short description of a specific aspect of the Regulations followed by additional details, typically in question and answer format.

Figure 1: Structure of the Guidance Document

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. In the event of an inconsistency between this document and the Act and/or the Regulations, the Act and the Regulations prevail.