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Start Date: 2025-03-23
End Date: 2025-03-29

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New VOC Regulations Affect Small Businesses

The Canadian government has introduced new regulations to reduce volatile organic compound emissions during the storage and loading of volatile petroleum liquids, impacting small businesses. The regulations, published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, outline equipment requirements for facilities based on their size and emissions risk. Notably, the regulations allow smaller facilities to use cost-effective measures like vapor combustion to control emissions. These changes are set to affect 12 small businesses over a 21-year period, with total compliance costs estimated at $79,014.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Natural Gas Data for January 2025 Released

Statistics Canada has published data on natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution for January 2025. Industry stakeholders can access this data to monitor trends and make informed decisions about natural gas supply and demand in Canada. This release is part of ongoing efforts to provide timely and relevant information to the energy sector.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca