Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (SOR/2002-254)

5.1 (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person who intends to import diesel fuel shall notify the Minister in writing, at least 12 hours before the time of importation, of their intention to import

• (a) more than 100 m³ of diesel fuel at any one time; or

• (b) more than 1000 m³ of diesel fuel into any one province within any one day.

(2) The notice required by subsection (1) shall include

• (a) the name and civic address of the importer;

• (b) a statement indicating whether the diesel fuel is intended for

  • (i) use in vessel engines installed on a vessel propelled by a large diesel engine,

  • (ii) use in large stationary engines,

  • (iii) use in scientific research, or

  • (iv) any other use, if known;

• (c) the volume of diesel fuel that is to be imported;

• (d) the point of entry of the diesel fuel into Canada and the estimated date and time of its entry into Canada;

• (e) the civic address of the first storage facility or refuelling facility to which the diesel fuel is to be delivered and the estimated date and time of its delivery there; and

• (f) the name and telephone number of a representative of the importer through whom sampling arrangements for the imported volume of diesel fuel can be made.

(3) Every person who imports diesel fuel — other than by pipeline — shall ensure that the diesel fuel is accompanied, from the point of entry into Canada to the point of final delivery, by a record that indicates

• (a) the name and civic address of the importer;

• (b) the name and civic address of the person to whom the diesel fuel is to be sold or the ownership is to be transferred;

• (c) the civic address of the first storage facility or refuelling facility to which the diesel fuel is to be delivered;

• (d) the volume of the diesel fuel; and

• (e) whether the diesel fuel is intended for use in scientific research, large stationary engines, vessel engines installed on a vessel propelled by a large diesel engine, or, if known, any other use.

(4) No notice is required if the diesel fuel is imported for use north of latitude 81°N.

5.2 (1) A report or notice that is required under these Regulations shall be sent electronically in the form and format specified by the Minister and shall bear the electronic signature of an authorized official.

(2) If the Minister has not specified an electronic form and format or if it is impractical to send the report or notice electronically in accordance with subsection (1) because of circumstances beyond the person’s control, the report or notice shall be sent on paper, be signed by an authorized official and be in the form and format specified by the Minister. However, if no form and format have been so specified, the report or notice may be in any form and format.