Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector) (SOR/2020-231)

These regulations require the implementation of comprehensive leak detection and repair programs at Canadian petroleum refineries, upgraders and certain petrochemical facilities. The operators of these facilities are also required to ensure that certain equipment components are designed and operated in a manner that prevents leaks, and to monitor the level of certain volatile organic compounds at facility fencelines.

Additional information

• Reduction in the release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (petroleum sector): documents incorporated by reference

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

Related regulations

• Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations

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These regulations require the implementation of comprehensive leak detection and repair programs at Canadian petroleum refineries, upgraders and certain petrochemical facilities. The operators of these facilities are also required to ensure that certain equipment components are designed and operated in a manner that prevents leaks, and to monitor the level of certain volatile organic compounds at facility fencelines.

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Regulations are current to 2020-11-02.

These regulations require the implementation of comprehensive leak detection and repair programs at Canadian petroleum refineries, upgraders and certain petrochemical facilities. The operators of these facilities are also required to ensure that certain equipment components are designed and operated in a manner that prevents leaks, and to monitor the level of certain volatile organic compounds at facility fencelines.