Regulations Amending the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations and Making a Consequential Amendment to Another Regulation (SOR/2017-196)

These amendments decrease exhaust and evaporative emissions of air pollutants from off-road engines using a spark plug, or other sparking device, and producing no more than 19 kW of power. They establish more stringent standards in Canada for emissions of air pollutants from the exhaust systems of engines designed to be used in non-handheld machines.

Additional information

• Guidance document: step by step guide to compliance
• Updated regulations affecting emissions from off-road small spark-ignition engines: fact sheet
• Amending regulations for off-road small spark-ignition engines: frequently asked questions

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Managing substances in the environment

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These amendments decrease exhaust and evaporative emissions of air pollutants from off-road engines using a spark plug, or other sparking device, and producing no more than 19 kW of power. They establish more stringent standards in Canada for emissions of air pollutants from the exhaust systems of engines designed to be used in non-handheld machines.

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These amendments decrease exhaust and evaporative emissions of air pollutants from off-road engines using a spark plug, or other sparking device, and producing no more than 19 kW of power. They establish more stringent standards in Canada for emissions of air pollutants from the exhaust systems of engines designed to be used in non-handheld machines.