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Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations — 31
NO x emission intensity — deemed hours 31 The average referred to in section 30 is deemed to be the NO x emission intensity of the boiler or heater (a) for every hour of the day on which the third test run is conducted; and (b) for every subsequent hour until its NO x emission intensity is determined based on another stack test or a CEMS test, if, for each of those subsequent hours, (i) the same type of gaseous fossil fuel — natural gas or alternative gas — is introduced into its combustion chamber, (ii) for a modern boiler, the thermal efficiency of the boiler is in the same range, namely, (A) < 80%, (B) ≥ 80% and ≤ 90%, or (C) > 90%, or (iii) for a modern heater, the difference between the temperature, expressed in °C, of its preheated air and the ambient air is (A) in the case that no preheated air is introduced into the combustion chamber, 0, and (B) in the case that the heater is equipped to preheat air, in the same range, namely, (I) for a heater that combusts natural gas, 1 > 0 and ≤ 150, or 2 > 150, and (II) for a heater that combusts alternative gas, 1 > 0 and ≤ 155, or 2 > 155.
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Rolling hourly average 32 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the NO x emission intensity of a boiler or heater determined by means of a CEMS for a given hour is the rolling hourly average for the given hour in an averaging period, established as follows: (a) if the averaging period consists of at least 720 hours and (i) the given hour is the 721st hour or a subsequent hour in the period, the rolling hourly average for that given hour is the average of the hourly NO x emission intensity for that hour and for each of the preceding 719 hours, or (ii) the given hour is the 720th hour or a preceding hour in the period, the rolling hourly average for that given hour is the rolling hourly average for the 720th hour, namely, the average of the hourly NO x emission intensity for that 720th hour and for each of the preceding 719 hours; and (b) if the averaging period consists of less than 720 hours, the rolling hourly average for that given hour is the average of the hourly NO x emission intensity for the averaging period. Averaging period (2) The averaging period is each period that consists of consecutive hours when at least 50% of the input energy in the boiler’s or heater’s combustion chamber results from the introduction of gaseous fossil fuel. Modern — new averaging period (3) For a modern boiler or heater, a new averaging period begins whenever the type of gaseous fossil fuel changes from natural gas to alternative gas, or vice versa. Reference period — new averaging period (4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), an averaging period begins when a reference period begins — and an averaging period ends when a reference period ends — for an initial test, a determination or redetermination of a classification NO x emission intensity, a compliance test or a change report in respect of a change referred to in paragraph 43 (1)(e) or (f). Hourly NO x emission intensity (5) The hourly NO x emission intensity for a given hour is the average over the hour of the NO x emission intensities of the boiler or heater, determined in accordance with (a) Section 3.4.1 of the EC CEMS Code; or (b) Section 2.5.1 of the Alberta CEMS Code.
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le limit for natural gas set out in section 6 or 7 and the boiler or heater begins to combust natural gas during the reference period, (i) a period during which alternative gas is combusted, and (ii) a period during which natural gas is combusted; (b) in the case of a modern heater, if equipment to preheat air is installed or removed during the reference period, (i) a period during which that equipment is operating, and (ii) a period during which there is no preheated air; and (c) in the case of a boiler, or a heater other than a modern heater, if equipment to preheat air is installed during the reference period, a period during which that equipment is operating. Determination of type of fuel (6) The type of fuel — natural gas or alternative gas — that is combusted in a boiler’s or heater’s combustion chamber must be determined for each hour during the initial test. SOR/2025-229, s. 11
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be made of the assignment of its classification NO x emission intensity in accordance with subparagraph (1)(b)(iii), (iv) or (v) may be identified with each of the other boilers or heaters referred to in that subparagraph if it and all of the other boilers and heaters meet the following conditions: (a) they have the same manufacturer; (b) they have the same rated capacity; (c) they are designed to have the same NO x emission intensity; (d) they have the same equipment to preheat air, if any; (e) they combust fuel from a common source; and (f) they are juxtaposed. Identification by recording (3) The identification is made on the recording of the following information: (a) the name of the manufacturer — along with the serial number, make and model — of the boiler or heater for which a record is to be made of the assignment of its classification NO x emission intensity in accordance with subparagraph (1)(b)(iii), (iv) or (v); (b) the name of the manufacturer — along with the serial number, make and model — of each of the other boilers or heaters referred to in that subparagraph; (c) documentation that establishes that the boilers or heaters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) meet the conditions set out in paragraphs (2)(b) to (f); (d) an indication that the boiler or heater referred to in paragraph (a) is identified with each of the other boilers or heaters referred to in paragraph (b); and (e) the date of the recording. At most four identifications (4) At most four boilers or heaters may be identified under subsection (3) with a given other boiler or heater referred to in clause (1)(b)(iii)(B) or (iv)(B).
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Redetermination after election under subparagraph 34 (1)(b)(vi) 36 (1) The classification NO x emission intensity of a boiler or heater for which an election under subparagraph 34 (1)(b)(vi) is made to have a classification NO x emission intensity of 80 g/GJ assigned to it may, until December 31, 2025, be redetermined during a reference period described in subsection (3). Stack test or CEMS test (2) The redetermination must be made by means of (a) a stack test; or (b) a CEMS test, with that redetermination being the greatest of the rolling hourly averages determined in respect of each averaging period in the reference period that consists of at least 2,880 hours. Reference period (3) The reference period for the redetermination begins on June 17, 2016 and ends on the day that is chosen by a responsible person for the boiler or heater. Redetermination — NO x emission intensity (4) The classification NO x emission intensity that is redetermined under subsections (1) to (3) replaces the classification NO x emission intensity of 80 g/GJ assigned as a result of the election made under subparagraph 34 (1)(b)(vi). SOR/2025-229, s. 12
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Redetermination — record of information 36.1 (1) The classification NO x emission intensity of a boiler or heater may, after December 31, 2025, be redetermined to be 40 g/GJ if a responsible person for the boiler or heater has a record of information that establishes that it is designed to have a NO x emission intensity of less than 40 g/GJ if its NO x emission intensity were determined by means of a stack test conducted while it meets the conditions set out in paragraphs 27(2)(a) to (e). Application — boiler or heater not in use (2) This section applies only in respect of a boiler or heater for which a responsible person has a record of information that establishes that the boiler or heater did not produce thermal energy during (a) the period beginning on June 17, 2016 and ending June 16, 2017; and (b) the period beginning on March 8, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025. SOR/2025-229, s. 12
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Redetermination after triggering event — class 40 37 (1) Subject to subsection (6), the classification NO x emission intensity of a class 40 boiler or heater must be redetermined after the occurrence of a triggering event that occurs on or before December 31, 2035. Replacement (2) The redetermination under subsection (1) replaces the most recent classification NO x emission intensity for the boiler or heater redetermined under subsection 36(1) or 36.1(1) only if it is greater than that most recent classification NO x emission intensity. Triggering event (3) There are two kinds of triggering event, namely, (a) a change in the type of gaseous fossil fuel that is combusted by a boiler or heater, from natural gas to alternative gas with a methane content that is less than 85% by volume; and (b) the installation of equipment to preheat air on a boiler or heater that combusts gaseous fossil fuel. Redetermination (4) The redetermination is to be made in accordance with paragraph 34 (1)(a) or any of subparagraphs 34 (1)(b)(i) to (vi) during a reference period referred to in subsection (5) while the boiler or heater is (a) for a triggering event described in paragraph (3)(a), combusting alternative gas; and (b) for a triggering event described in paragraph (3)(b), operating with preheated air. Reference period (5) The reference period begins on the day on which the triggering event occurs and ends on the earlier of (a) the day that is six months after that day, and (b) December 31, 2035. Only one redetermination (6) For each kind of triggering event described in subsection (3), only one redetermination must be made under subsection (1), no matter how many triggering events of that kind may occur. SOR/2016-151, s. 129 SOR/2025-229, s. 13
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rnative gas is combusted; (a.1) if a stack test or CEMS test indicates that, while it is combusting alternative gas, a modern boiler or heater has a NO x emission intensity that exceeds the applicable limit for natural gas set out in section 6 or 7 and the boiler or heater begins to combust natural gas during the reference period, (i) a period during which alternative gas is combusted, and (ii) a period during which natural gas is combusted; (b) in the case of a modern heater, if equipment to preheat air is installed or removed during the reference period, (i) a period during which that equipment is operating, and (ii) a period during which there is no preheated air; and (c) in the case of a boiler, or a heater other than a modern heater, if equipment to preheat air is installed during the reference period, a period during which that equipment is operating. Determination of type of fuel (6) The type of fuel — natural gas or alternative gas — that is combusted in a boiler’s or heater’s combustion chamber must be determined for each hour during the compliance test. SOR/2025-229, s. 14
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Specifications 39 A boiler or heater must be operated and maintained in accordance with the specifications set out by its manufacturer or required by its design.
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Initial report 40 An initial report in respect of an initial test conducted under section 33 that contains the information set out in Schedule 6 must be provided to the Minister not later than the June 1 following the end of the reference period for the initial test.
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41 (1) [Repealed, SOR/2016-151, s. 130] (2) [Repealed, SOR/2016-151, s. 130] SOR/2016-151, s. 130
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Compliance report 42 (1) A compliance report — in respect of a boiler or heater that has a rated capacity of more than 105 GJ/h and for which an initial report has been provided under section 40 — that contains the information set out in Schedule 7 must be provided to the Minister in respect of the following reporting period: (a) for the first compliance report, the reference period for the first compliance test referred to in paragraph 38 (4)(a); and (b) for every subsequent compliance report, (i) for a boiler or heater whose NO x emission intensity must not, for any hour during a year, exceed a limit referred to in any of sections 6 , 7 , 9 to 11 , 13 and 14 , (A) that year, if the boiler’s or heater’s NO x emission intensity was determined by means of a CEMS test, including any determination based on a stack test referred to in paragraph 26 (2)(a), for the purpose of the compliance test referred to in section 38 for the reference period that is that year, (B) the period of three consecutive years that includes that year, if the boiler’s or heater’s NO x emission intensity — as determined by the three most recent compliance tests referred to in section 38 , each of which was conducted before that period began by means of one or more stack tests and had a reference period of a year referred to in paragraph 38 (4)(b) — was less than 80% and at least 60% of any NO x emission intensity limit applicable to the boiler or heater for that reference period, (C) the period of five consecutive years that includes that year, if the boiler’s or heater’s NO x emission intensity — as determined by the five most recent compliance tests referred to in section 38 , each of which was conducted before that period began by means of one or more stack tests and had a reference period of a year referred to in paragraph 38 (4)(b) — was less than 60% of any NO x emission intensity limit applicable to the boiler or heater for that reference period, and (D) that year, if the boiler’s or heater’s NO x emission intensity was determined by means of one or more stack tests for the purpose of the most recent compliance test referred to in section 38 conducted before that year, other than a most recent compliance test referred to in any of clauses (A) to (C), and (ii) for a boiler or heater whose NO x emission intensity is not, for any hour during a year, subject to a limit referred to in any of sections 6 , 7 , 9 to 11 , 13 and 14 , that year. June 1 (2) The compliance report must be provided by the June 1 following the end of the reporting period.
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graph 3(j) and subparagraphs 3(l)(i), (ii) and (iv) of Schedule 6; and (g) for a change in the class of a boiler or heater that results from a redetermination of its classification NO x emission intensity under subsection 36(1) or 36.1(1), the information referred to in section 1 or 2, paragraph 3(e) or any of sections 4 to 9 of Schedule 5, within the period that ends six months after the date on which that redetermination is made. Reference period (2) For a change referred to in paragraph (1)(e) or (f), or a subsequent change referred to in subsection (4), the reference period begins on the day on which the boiler or heater begins to combust gaseous fossil fuel after the change and ends on the day that is six months after that day. Subsequent change of gaseous fossil fuel (3) No matter how many subsequent changes in the type of gaseous fossil fuel combusted — from natural gas to alternative gas, or vice versa — may occur, no further reports are required to be provided after the change report referred to in paragraph (1)(e) is provided. Subsequent change after other change (4) Despite subsection (3), if a change referred to in paragraph (1)(f) occurs and there is also a subsequent change in the type of gaseous fossil fuel combusted as compared to the type of gaseous fossil fuel combusted during the determination referred to in that paragraph, the result of a determination — under section 25 of the boiler’s or heater’s NO x emission intensity made in the reference period when the type of gaseous fossil fuel combusted was natural gas or alternative gas, whichever type was not combusted during the determination provided in the most recent report before that subsequent change — must be provided to the Minister within six months after the end of the reference period. SOR/2020-205, s. 3 SOR/2016-151, s. 131 SOR/2025-229, s. 15
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Record-making 44 Records in respect of a boiler or heater that contain the following information and documents must be made: (a) a description of the steps, including the relevant dates, that are taken to comply with the operation and maintenance specifications for the boiler or heater set out by its manufacturer or required by its design; (b) a description, including the relevant dates, of any modifications that are made to the design or characteristics of the boiler and heater, including (i) a redesign referred to in subsection 10 (2), (ii) a major modification referred to in subsection 13 (2), (iii) for a heater, the addition or removal of equipment to preheat air, (iv) the refurbishment of a burner, and (v) a modification that results in a change in its thermal efficiency; (c) the following information necessary to determine the percentage of the input energy in the boiler’s or heater’s combustion chamber that results from the introduction of gaseous fossil fuel in accordance with the formula set out in section 15 : (i) if the value determined for each of E o and E h is zero, information that establishes that the boiler or heater combusted only gaseous fossil fuel, and (ii) in any other case, information necessary to determine the value of each of E cng , E gff , E o and E h in that formula; (d) an indication of a change in fuel from alternative gas to natural gas, or vice versa, including the date and hour of the change, along with supporting documents necessary to determine the value of an element of the formula set out in section 16 ; (e) for any test run under section 27 that lasted less than 30 minutes, its duration and the reason why it would not have been both safe and technically feasible without risking damage to equipment if it had lasted longer; and (f) for any test run under section 27 in which the boiler or heater operated at less than 60% of its rated capacity, the percentage of its rated capacity at which the boiler or heater operated and the reason why the test run would not have been both safe and technically feasible without risking damage to equipment if it had been conducted at a greater percentage of its rated capacity. SOR/2025-229, s. 16
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 which the oxygen content in the exhaust gas, before any dilution, is less than 4%, determined by volume on a dry basis. ( à mélange riche ) SCADA system means a computer system, known as a supervisory control and data acquisition system, that measures an engine or replacement unit’s operating state, manages the parameters controlling its operating state and stores data related to its operating state. ( système SCADA ) still gas means a gas that is produced by distillation, cracking or reforming in a petroleum refinery, in an asphalt refinery or in an oil sands facility that is used or designed to engage in the activity of upgrading. ( gaz de distillation ) subgroup means a notional collection of pre-existing engines and replacement units that belong to a responsible person’s group established in accordance with section 65 . ( sous-groupe ) subset [Repealed, SOR/2016-151, s. 132] synthetic gas means a gas that is derived from the gasification of coal or from the gasification of by-products, residual products or waste products of an industrial process. ( gaz de synthèse ) SOR/2016-151, s. 132
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ASTM D6348-12e1 means the method entitled Standard Test Method for Determination of Gaseous Compounds by Extractive Direct Interface Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy , published by ASTM. ( méthode ASTM D6348-12e1 )
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EC Method AP-77-3 means the method entitled Standard Reference Methods for Source Testing: Measurement of Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Stationary Sources AP-77-3, published in April 1979 by Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister. ( méthode AP-77-3 d’EC )
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emergency means a situation during which an engine is operated (a) to produce electricity as an alternative source of electrical power when no source that is normally used is available; or (b) to pump water in the event of a fire or flood. ( urgence )
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emissions check means a determination in accordance with sections 80 to 84 and 86 to 89 of the concentration of NO x in the exhaust gas of an engine. ( vérification des émissions )
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engine registry means the engine registry established under section 97 . ( registre des moteurs )
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EPA Method 7 means the method entitled Method 7 — Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources , set out in Appendix A-4 to Part 60 of the CFR. ( méthode 7 de l’EPA )
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EPA Method 7A means the method entitled Method 7A — Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources — Ion Chromatographic Method , set out in Appendix A-4 to Part 60 of the CFR. ( méthode 7A de l’EPA )
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EPA Method 7C means the method entitled Method 7C — Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources — Alkaline-Permanganate/Colorimetric Method , set out in Appendix A-4 to Part 60 of the CFR. ( méthode 7C de l’EPA )
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EPA Method 19 means the method entitled Method 19 — Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Removal Efficiency and Particulate, Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides Emission Rates , set out in Appendix A-7 to Part 60 of the CFR. ( méthode 19 de l’EPA )
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EPA Method 320 means the method entitled Method 320 — Measurement of Vapor Phase Organic and Inorganic Emissions by Extractive Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy , set out in Appendix A to Part 63 of the CFR. ( méthode 320 de l’EPA )
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group means a notional collection of engines that are designated in accordance with section 56 as belonging to a responsible person’s group and, for the purpose of sections 60 to 68 , includes a replacement unit referred to in section 64 . ( groupe )
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lean-burn describes an engine other than a rich-burn engine. ( à mélange pauvre )
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low-use describes an engine that is referred to in section 50 as being low-use. ( à faible utilisation )
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modern describes an engine that is referred to in subsection 46 (3). ( moderne )
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NO x emission intensity means the quantity of NO x emitted in the exhaust gas of an engine as represented by (a) the concentration of NO x in the exhaust gas, expressed in ppmvd 15% ; or (b) the mass of NO x in the exhaust gas per unit of mechanical energy or electrical energy produced, expressed in g/kWh. ( intensité d’émission de NO x )
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performance test means a determination, in accordance with sections 70 to 75 , of the NO x emission intensity of an engine. ( essai de rendement )
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ppmvd 15% means parts per million, by volume on a dry basis and corrected to 15% oxygen. ( ppmvs 15% )
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pre-existing describes an engine that is referred to in subsection 46 (2). ( préexistant )