Marine spark-ignition engine regulations technical guidance: chapter 8

8 End of Model Year Report

• 8.1 Is there a deadline for companies to submit an end of model year report?
• 8.2 To whom should the end of model year reports be submitted?
• 8.3 What information must be included in the end of model year report?
• 8.4 Who is required to sign the company's end of model year report?
• 8.5 Do end of model year reports have to be submitted in a specific format?
• 8.6 Is there a recommended template for the end of model year reports?

The Regulations require each company to submit to Environment Canada an end of model year report that contains detailed information concerning the company's engines, vessels and vehicles for each model year.

8.1 Is there a deadline for companies to submit an end of model year report?

Yes. Under subsection 33(1) of the Regulations, all companies must submit an end of model year report no later than June 1 of the calendar year after the year that corresponds to the model year. For example, an end of model year report for the 2012 model year must be submitted no later than June 1, 2013.

8.2 To whom should the end of model year reports be submitted?

Subsection 33(1) of the Regulations indicates that end of model year reports are to be submitted to the Minister of the Environment. Section 2.5 of this document explains that the Director of the Transportation Division administers the Regulations on behalf of the Minister. Accordingly, end of model year reports should be submitted to:

Director, Transportation Division
Energy and Transportation Directorate
Environment Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3

8.3 What information must be included in the end of model year report?

The end of model year report must contain detailed information concerning a company's engines, vessels and vehicles for each model year. The required information is set out in section 33 of the Regulations. Appendices A and B of this document contain a sample cover letter and a template containing the required information, and explanatory notes to assist a company in its preparation of the report.

8.4 Who is required to sign the company's end of model year report?

The end of model year report must be signed by a person who is authorized to act on behalf of the company, as required by subsection 33(1) of the Regulations.

8.5 Do end of model year reports have to be submitted in a specific format?

No. The Regulations do not specify a mandatory format for end of model year reports. Companies can submit the reports in a form that is convenient, provided that the reports contain all of the information required under the Regulations.

8.6 Is there a recommended template for the end of model year reports?

Yes. Environment Canada has developed a recommended template for the preparation of end of model year reports, intended to facilitate the preparation and review of such reports. The template consists of:

• a sample cover letter (presented in Appendix A); and
• a recommended format for the report (presented in Appendix B).

Companies are not obligated to use the template, but may choose to do so or use it as a guide in the preparation of their own version of end of model year reports.