Environmental Protection Alternative Measures Information

Name of accused: Acklands-Grainger Inc.

Alleged violation of which the accused is charged: Unlawful offer for sale or sale of a pressurized container, contrary to sub-section 23(2) of the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (8 counts in Alberta - 6 counts in British Columbia)

Date of signature of the EPAM by the accused and the representative of the Attorney General of Canada: November 15, 2005

Date of registry of the EPAM at the provincial court of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta: November 30, 2005

Date of registry of the EPAM at the provincial court of British Columbia in North Vancouver, BC: December 9, 2005

File no. in Alberta: 050593383P1

File no. in British Columbia: 44397-1

Expiry of the EPAM: Upon fulfillment of the terms of the terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Attorney General of Canada.

Summary of measures required to be completed by the accused under the EPAM:

  • develop and implement a standard operating procedure and policy for the management of ozone-depleting substances regulated by CEPA, 1999;
  • have a training program in place related to the proper management of ozone-depleting substances and ensure that all qualifying employees complete the training program;
  • submit an article for publication in HazMat Management Magazine (published by Southam), describing the facts of this case, issues relating to ozone-depleting substances, and the essential terms of this Agreement, including the availability and benefits of EPAMs; and
  • payment of $150,000.00, in trust, for the Environmental Damages Fund. These funds shall be made available, upon application to Environment Canada, to the University of Alberta Department of Ophthalmology and the University of Alberta Environmental Research and Studies Centre for research related to ozone-depletion.

If there is any variance between the text of the EPAM as displayed in the CEPA Environmental Registry and the text of the document registered both on November 30, 2005 at the provincial court of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, and on December 9, 2005 at the provincial court of British Columbia in North Vancouver, British Columbia, the court-registered text takes precedence.