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December 2024
From all of us at the Canadian Propane Association and the Propane Training Institute, we wish you a festive holiday season filled with peace, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Thank you for your dedication and contributions to the propane industry—your efforts truly make a difference. Here’s to new opportunities and shared successes in 2025!
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Updates to CFR supporting documents
The Low Carbon Fuels Division is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the following Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) supporting documents, pre-published in Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Data Catalogue:
Note that these documents are not official publications and therefore cannot be used for compliance with the CFR. Stakeholders must continue to use version 3.0 of the above-mentioned CFR supporting documents, published in June 2024. This pre-publication is for the purpose of gathering stakeholder feedback on these proposed changes for future updates.
ECCC encourages you to review the documents and provide comments to the CFR team at cfsncp@ec.gc.ca by end of day December 20, 2024. Any comments received after that point may not be considered. The next formal publication is scheduled for January 2025.
The proposed changes are described in the document titled Pre-publication 3.1: Proposed Changes to Version 3.0 of the CFR Supporting Documents and cover the following topics:
For feedback and questions related to the CFR and CFR supporting documents, please contact the Low Carbon Fuels Division at cfsncp@ec.gc.ca. For feedback and questions related to the Fuel LCA Model, please contact the Fuel LCA Model team at modeleacvcarburant-fuellcamodel@ec.gc.ca.
The CPA and industry members raised concerns about Technical Safety BC’s decision to adopt the newly published 2024 edition of the CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code, citing problematic clauses in the updated version. In response, TSBC has agreed to exclude the new piping and fitting testing requirements from their adoption of the code. This decision acknowledges that the required testing is currently unavailable and would be impossible for industry supply chains to achieve compliance.
Other provinces will be engaged early in the new year to request similar removals in their code acceptance.
After more than a year of collaboration between the CPA and the Ontario government, a ministerial order has been issued permitting bulk truck and bulk plant operators to perform tank evacuations. Upon approval by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, the CPA’s Propane Training Institute course, Evacuation of Propane/LPG from Horizontal ASME Tanks – 100-15, will be officially recognized as supplementary training for these operators. The TSSA is expected to approve PTI 100-15 by the December 22 implementation date, provided no additional changes are recommended.
Propane distributors in Ontario have long faced a heavy workload related to tank evacuations required for transport or relocation. This challenge has been compounded by the need to replace pressure relief valves on ASME tanks every 25 years, significantly increasing the demands on the province’s LP gas fitters. The order is a welcome development for the industry.
PTI encourages trainers in Ontario to prepare now if they intend to teach this in-person course, which takes approximately six hours to complete. If you require this course to meet job requirements, note that CPA members enjoy discounted rates on PTI training materials. For more information, email training@propane.ca.
Experience PTI’s Train-the-Trainer program in a convenient, virtual format, led by expert PTI Master Trainers. Delivered in four engaging, three-hour sessions, this 12-hour course allows new trainers to learn effectively from their own office. Avoid travel expenses, minimize work disruptions, and enjoy time for reflection between sessions. Connect with trainers across Canada and gain practical insights from seasoned propane professionals who understand your challenges. Join us to build confidence and sharpen your training skills in an accessible and impactful way!
Contact the PTI team at training@propane.ca.
Alberta Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: January 9, 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am MT
Ontario Committee Meeting In-person Meeting (Virtual option available) Date: January 28, 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Location: TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Belleville, ON
Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: February 4, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Saskatchewan Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am CT
Atlantic Committee Meeting In-person Meeting (Virtual option available) Date: February 11, 2025 Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am AT Location: Courtyard Halifax Dartmouth, Dartmouth, NS
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