List of release guidelines
This is a list of our environmental release guidelines for preserving the quality of the environment.
Proposed release guidelines
There are currently no proposed release guidelines.
Release guidelines in effect
Certain azo disperse dyes
Overview of the release guidelines for certain azo disperse dyes
Objective: The release guidelines aim to reduce the release of Disperse Yellow 3 and other azo disperse dyes into the environment, that may occur during the formulation of textile dyes and the dyeing of textiles.
Combustion turbines
Overview of the combustion turbines release guidelines
Objective: The release guidelines recommend nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits for new natural gas-fuelled stationary combustion turbines.
Pulp and paper dyes
Overview of the pulp and paper dyes release guidelines
Objective: The release guidelines recommend best practices and standards to reduce the release of certain dyes in the final effluent from pulp and paper mills.
Results to date: As of 2016, there were 3 pulp and paper mills that use dyes containing MAPBAP acetate and all of these mills are meeting the objective of the guidelines; there are now 2 mills since one has closed. On March 16, 2024, a new version of the release guidelines was published in Canada Gazette, Part 1 to add 4 triarylmethane dyes.
Ethylene oxide
Overview of the ethylene oxide release guidelines
Objective: The release guidelines recommend best practices to limit releases of ethylene oxide to the environment from sterilization applications.
Release of ammonia in wastewater effluents
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Objective: An objective for ammonia releases to surface water is to achieve and maintain a concentration of ammonia in the effluent that will ensure the protection of freshwater life.
Thermal electricity generation
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Objective: The release guidelines are part of continuing efforts to diminish the emissions of air-polluting discharges to the atmosphere, and will contribute to that end by restricting such discharges from future additions to electric generating system capacity. The guidelines indicate the quantities and concentrations above which nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and sulphur dioxide should not be emitted from fossil fuel-fired steam-driven electricity generating units, operated in whole or in part for the purpose of the sale of electricity to industry, commerce, or the public.
Volatile organic compounds in consumer products
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Objective: The guidelines recommend volatile organic compound (VOC) content limits for 23 consumer product categories.
Glycol
Overview of the glycol guidelines
Objective: The guidelines recommend a concentration limit for the discharge of glycols to surface water resulting from aircraft de-icing and anti-icing activities.
Related information
Additional guidelines developed as part of the Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment (CCME), guidelines developed for preserving and improving public health, and general guidelines to assist those subject to various federal regulations and initiatives, are available on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry.
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