Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (SOR/2006-163)

These amendments provide additional flexibility to facilitate the introduction of 15 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)-sulphur diesel fuel for on-road use in 2006. The amendments allow a slightly higher sulphur limit of 22 mg/kg for sales of on-road diesel fuel during a period of 45 days, from September 1, 2006 to October 15, 2006, after which the final sales limit of 15 mg/kg takes effect.

Additional information

• Archived: Consultations on potential amendments to Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations
• Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations: consultations on potential amendments
• Fuel regulations: regulatory text, guidance, reporting

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 provide additional flexibility to facilitate the introduction of 15 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)-sulphur diesel fuel for on-road use in 2006. The amendments allow a slightly higher sulphur limit of 22 mg/kg for sales of on-road diesel fuel during a period of 45 days, from September 1, 2006 to October 15, 2006, after which the final sales limit of 15 mg/kg takes effect.

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These amendments provide additional flexibility to facilitate the introduction of 15 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)-sulphur diesel fuel for on-road use in 2006. The amendments allow a slightly higher sulphur limit of 22 mg/kg for sales of on-road diesel fuel during a period of 45 days, from September 1, 2006 to October 15, 2006, after which the final sales limit of 15 mg/kg takes effect.