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Document ID ca-dsssf-2026-03-27 Title Disposal at sea: service standards and fees URL unknown Jurisdiction /ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-13 14:56:35.155341+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (20)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativeoperationalmandatoryPre-application contact proceduresotherPrior to sending a permit application, please contact your regional Disposal at Sea Program office to obtain: A permit number Name of your permit officer Instructions for application and permit fee paymentPrior to sending a permit applicationhigh
#Q002prohibitionoperationalmandatoryCheque payment prohibitionotherNo cheques should be mailed to your regional office.high
#Q003administrativeoperationalmandatoryApplication fee submissionotherA non-refundable application fee must accompany every application.high
#Q004administrativeoperationalmandatoryPermit fee payment scheduleotherA permit fee is payable for every 1000 cubic metres (m3) of dredged or excavated material to be disposed as follows: the first half is due prior to publication of the permit in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Registry the second half is due at the halfway point of validity of your permithigh
#Q005administrativeoperationalmandatoryApplicable fee rateotherApplication and permit fees for each permit will be at the rate applicable on the date you submit your application.high
#Q006administrativeoperationalmandatoryRefund payout rateotherWhere a refund is payable upon expiry of the permit, it will be paid out at the same rate at which you paid your permit fee.Where a refund is payable upon expiry of the permithigh
#Q007administrativeoperationalmandatoryPermit application decision timelineotherWhen you apply for a disposal at sea permit, a decision on the application will be made: within 90 days after you have been advised in writing that your application is complete, or in the case of a permit renewal, within 45 days after you have been advised in writing that your application is completeWhen you apply for a disposal at sea permithigh
#Q008administrativeoperationalmandatoryReview timeline suspensionotherWhere more information and any further consultation are needed during the application assessment process, the review timeline will be suspended until the information has been provided and any consultation completed.Where more information and any further consultation are needed during the application assessment processhigh
#Q009administrativeoperationalmandatoryPayment receipt acknowledgementotherWe also commit to timely processing and notification of permit fee payments: within 45 calendar days, we will acknowledge receipt of your paymenthigh
#Q010administrativeoperationalmandatoryService fee remissionotherPer the requirements of the Service Fees Act, ECCC will remit to applicants a part of their fees if Environment and Climate Change Canada does not meet the applicable performance standard.if Environment and Climate Change Canada does not meet the applicable performance standardhigh
#Q011administrativereportingmandatoryClass designation labellingagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterPursuant to Section 26 (1) (d) of the Pest Control Products Regulations, all registered pesticides are required to show the class designation on the label.high
#Q012operationaloperationalmandatoryCompliance with directions for useagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterDirections for use of aquatic pesticides must be strictly followed.high
#Q013operationaloperationalmandatoryRegional environmental and safety considerationsaquatic life, recreational waterIn addition, consideration must be given to regional conditions involving water courses, wildlife populations, human habitations and non-target organisms generally, in order to avoid adverse effects from poor operating practices.high
#Q014administrativereportingmandatoryCommercial class label limitationagricultural water, aquatic lifeThe following limitations must appear on the label for these commercial pesticides: "For use in water wholly confined to the property of the user and where there is no outflow beyond the property limits."Applicable to Commercial class aquatic pesticides used in farm ponds, fish ponds, fire ponds and dugouts.high
#Q015administrativereportingmandatoryRestricted class authorization statementagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterThe product label bearing directions for use in these aquatic locations must be accompanied by the following statements under the Nature of Restriction section: "This is a restricted product that must be used in the manner authorized."Applicable to Restricted class products used in water bodies not wholly confined to property or in rivers, lakes and irrigation canals.high
#Q016operationaloperationalmandatoryRestricted class applicator licensingagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterThis product is only to be used by individuals holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or licence recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory authority where the pesticide application is to occur or as authorized by the provincial/territorial regulatory authority.Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q017operationaloperationalmandatoryFisheries Act complianceaquatic lifeUse of this product in or immediately adjacent to water bodies must be appropriately authorized and used in accordance with the Fisheries Act and its regulations.Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q018operationaloperationalmandatoryMulti-jurisdictional law complianceagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterUse of this product must also be in accordance with any other applicable federal, provincial and territorial laws and authorizations under those laws.Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q019administrativereportingmandatoryPre-use regulatory consultationagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational waterConsult with federal, provincial and territorial regulatory authorities, where the pesticide application is to occur, on any authorizations required prior to use of this product.Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q020administrativereportingmandatoryLegislative non-exemption label statementagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, otherThis registration is granted under the Pest Control Products Act and does not exempt the user from any other legislative requirements.Required statement on labels for Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high

P Quantitative Requirements (4)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#P001physicaloperationalmandatorydredged or excavated materialotherunknown1000 cubic metres (m3)A permit fee is payable for every 1000 cubic metres (m3) of dredged or excavated material to be disposedlow
#P002operationaloperationalmandatoryWastewater system daily discharge thresholdwastewaterrequirement>= 100 cubic metres per dayNational effluent quality standards apply to owners and operators of wastewater systems that collect and discharge this volume.Applicable to daily influent or effluent volume.high
#P003operationaloperationalmandatoryWastewater system daily volume thresholdwastewaterrequirement>= 100 m3/dayOwners and operators of wastewater systems that collect and discharge up to 100 cubic metres or more of effluent per day.Applicable to systems that collect and discharge effluent or influent.high
#P004operationaloperationalmandatoryWastewater System Capacity Thresholdwastewaterrequirement>= 100 cubic metres per dayThe regulations set effluent quality standards for systems that collect and discharge at least this volume of effluent or influent.Applicable to systems based on daily volume of effluent or influent.high

D Definitions (18)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001Aquatic pesticidesAquatic pesticides are those products which are used on aquatic sites to control aquatic pests including: unwanted or invasive species such as plants, fish and mollusks; certain aquatic insects such as mosquito larvae; and fish as part of fisheries management.medium
#D002Water quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic lifeWater quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life are recommended limits or statements for a variety of chemical substances and physical parameters, which, if exceeded, may impair aquatic life.high
#D003Scope (F1)the percentage of parameters for which the water quality guidelines are not met.high
#D004Frequency (F2)the percentage of samples for which the water quality guidelines are not met.high
#D005Amplitude (F3)refers to the amount by which the water quality guidelines are not met.high
#D006ExcellentWater quality is protected with a virtual absence of threat of impairment; conditions are very close to natural.high
#D007GoodWater quality is protected with only a minor degree of threat or impairment; conditions rarely depart from natural or desirable levels.high
#D008FairWater quality is usually protected but occasionally threatened or impaired; conditions sometimes depart from natural or desirable levels.high
#D009MarginalWater quality is frequently threatened or impaired; conditions often depart from natural or desirable levels.high
#D010PoorWater quality is almost always threatened or impaired; conditions usually depart from natural or desired levels.high
#D0112,4-D2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acidhigh
#D012MCPA2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acidhigh
#D013CaCO3calcium carbonatehigh
#D014Cr (VI)hexavalent chromiumhigh
#D015NTUnephelometric turbidity unithigh
#D016SSGsite-specific guidelineshigh
#D017ECCCEnvironment and Climate Change Canadahigh
#D018USUnited Stateshigh