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The summer months are typically the busiest time of year for propane cylinder refilling. It’s also an ideal time to revisit some common situations that filling attendants may encounter. Review these scenarios with your teams:
1. Overfilling due to overreliance on overfill prevention devices: While Overfill Prevention Devices are a safety feature, they are not a substitute for proper filling procedures. Cylinders must be filled by weight or volume. Overfilling can result in pressure relief valve discharge and pose serious safety risks.
2. Cylinders left in hot vehicles: This is a frequent summer hazard. While filling attendants may not control what happens after a customer leaves the site, the industry has a role to play in reinforcing safe transport practices. Encourage customers to take cylinders directly to their destination and avoid leaving them in parked vehicles.
3. Improper transport of large cylinders in passenger vehicles: Cylinders with a capacity greater than 40 lbs should not be transported inside a passenger vehicle. This violates the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and increases the risk to both the driver and emergency responders in the event of an incident.
For more safety tips and guidance, refer to PTI’s TDG for Cylinders Quick Reference Sheet. Have questions or need support? Reach out to the PTI team.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Low Carbon Fuels Division has updated the list of registered emission-reduction funding programs.
The following Emission Reduction Funding Programs have been registered under the Clean Fuel Regulations. This list will be updated as new funding programs are registered.
Primary suppliers may use compliance credits created for a contribution to a registered emission-reduction funding programs to satisfy up to 10% of their total reduction requirement.
Please note that in respect of the 2024 compliance period, the emission-reduction funding program credit price is CAD 372, calculated in accordance with ss. 118(4) of the Regulations.
The list of registered emission-reduction funding programs is also available in Folder 8 the CFR Google Drive with contact information for each funding program. The CFR website will be updated with this information in the future.
Please refer to 0 – CFR Google Drive – Contents for a table of contents of the material available on the CFR Google Drive.
For questions about the Clean Fuel Regulations, contact the Low Carbon Fuels Division.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has approved ISCC Canada CFR as a certification scheme approved under section 62 of the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) to serve as an optional mechanism to assert that a feedstock used to produce low-carbon-intensity fuel is compliant with the Land Use and Biodiversity (LUB) criteria.
The ISCC Canada CFR scheme is owned by ISCC System GmbH.
The use of certificates is only applicable to feedstocks deemed eligible for the creation of compliance credits under paragraph 46(1)(c) of the CFR, which are those derived from agricultural or forest biomass and not derived from any materials or sources listed in paragraph 46(1)(b), and that meet the LUB criteria set out in sections 48 to 52 of the CFR.
To assert feedstock eligibility, any person that mixes, processes, divides, or harvests all or any portion of the feedstock must provide a declaration with a copy of the certificate to the fuel producer or feedstock purchaser, in accordance with ss. 58(2). The fuel producer who uses the certified feedstock to produce low-carbon-intensity fuel must keep a copy of the declaration with the certificate obtained from each person who possessed all or any portion of a quantity of the feedstock immediately before them in their records in accordance with ss. 59(1). When a fuel producer’s regulatory report is being verified by an accredited verification body, they will need to verify the copy of the certificate(s) provided with the declaration(s) as confirmation of compliance with the LUB criteria.
For any questions regarding the recognized certification scheme, please visit ISCC’s website at iscc-system.org.
ECCC’s Low Carbon Fuels Division has published information pertaining to the approved certification scheme on the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) Google Drive: 9 – Verification and Certification: 9.1 Certification.
For questions regarding the CFR, contact the Low Carbon Fuels Division.
This email is an important reminder about how the various statuses of carbon intensity (CI) values impact both the 2024 Credit-Adjustment Report and the 2025 Q1 Quarterly Credit-Creation Report, which are due June 30, 2025, under the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR).
Credit-Adjustment Report – June 30, 2025 The registered creator who created compliance credits for low-carbon intensity fuels produced or imported is the person who may be eligible to request a credit adjustment in the credit-adjustment report. The credit adjustment allows for credits to be created for any differences between the final CI approved after July 1, 2024 and any CI used in previously submitted credit-creation reports during the period covered by the credit adjustment.
Credit adjustments based on CIs, as per sections 88, 89 and 90 of the CFR, are only available after the approval of a final CI that was determined using the new version of the Fuel Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Model published in Summer 2024. Without this final CI approval, no credit adjustment may be claimed.
If a registered creator is not the low-carbon intensity fuel producer, it is strongly recommended that they communicate with their foreign supplier(s) to understand the status of the CI applications that relate to CIs previously used in credit-creation reports. ECCC does not provide registered creators with information on foreign supplier submissions or statuses of their applications, if there are any. As this information is important to determine whether a credit adjustment is possible in the upcoming credit-adjustment report, communication with your foreign supplier is highly recommended.
Prerequisites for section 90 credit adjustment in the 2025 credit adjustment report (for compliance periods 2022 to 2024):
Note that if the final CI is approved after June 30, 2025, section 90 credit adjustments may be requested in the 2026 credit-adjustment report for credits created in respect of previous compliance periods (dependent on the date of registration of the registered creator, which may include 2022) and if a verified application for approval of a final CI determined using the new version of the Fuel LCA Model is submitted to ECCC before September 30, 2025.
Prerequisites for section 88 credit adjustment in the 2025 credit adjustment report (for compliance periods 2022 to 2024):
For more information on credit adjustments, please refer to the Credit Adjustment Factsheet (Version 3) in folder 4 of the CFR Google Drive.
Additionally, please note that ECCC will contact organizations directly if they require the use of the Credit-Adjustment Calculator to request credit adjustments based on CI under sections 88 or 90 of the CFR.
End of CI Validity in Respect of the Quarterly Credit-Creation Report due June 30, 2025
Calculated default CI The calculated default CI value determined in accordance with paragraph 75(1)(b) of the CFR must not be used to create compliance credits for a period of more than three consecutive compliance periods.
This means that if a calculated default CI value was used to create compliance credits in 2022, it ceased to be valid on December 31, 2024. Any credit creation reports following that must use an approved temporary or final CI or a fixed default CI.
In this case, for the quarterly credit-creation report due June 30, 2025 in respect of the compliance credits created in the first quarter of 2025, you must ensure to use an approved temporary or final CI or a fixed default CI.
Temporary CI Any temporary CI determined in accordance with sections 76, 78 or 79 of the CFR will cease to be valid 24 months after their approval or on the day a final CI is approved.
If a temporary CI is no longer valid, a registered creator must use an approved final CI or a fixed default CI in the Quarterly Credit-Creation Report due June 30, 2025 in respect of the compliance credits created in the first quarter of 2025.
CI Application Approval Timelines Please take note that approval of CI applications have taken a range of time and effort, from several weeks to months, depending on the complexity of the application, the number of errors or information gaps and response times to ECCC’s request(s) for Need More Information (NMI). This timing should be taken into account for your business and compliance planning, and regarding the timing of any expiring CIs as explained above.
It is strongly recommended to submit a verified application for approval of a final CI as early as possible to allow for adequate time for approval. Please ensure to respond quickly to the NMI to reduce delays in the approval process.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Low Carbon Fuels Division.
This advisory reminds industry stakeholders of their responsibility to install a variable identification plate following a modification to a tank car. This includes, but is not limited to, the retrofit and re-stenciling of Class 111 tank cars (legacy or enhanced) to specification 117R.
Background and Regulatory Requirement
In accordance with Transport Canada Standard TP14877 Clause 7.3.1.3, when a modification to the tank alters any of the information displayed on the original identification plate (required by Clause 7.3.1.2), the tank car owner or the tank car facility making the modification must install an additional variable identification plate on the tank.
Responsibilities
While the installation of the variable identification plate is the responsibility of the tank car owner or the modifying facility, Canadian tank car facilities are also responsible to verify the presence of the variable identification plates where applicable, in accordance with TP14877 requirements (Clauses 9.5.3 and 9.5.6 h).
For further information, please consult Transport Canada Standard TP14877 or contact a Transport Canada dangerous goods inspector in your region:
Atlantic 1-866-814-1477 TDG-TMDAtlantic@tc.gc.ca
Prairie & Northern 1-888-463-0521 TDG-TMDPNR@tc.gc.ca
Quebec 1-514-633-3400
Pacific 1-604-666-2955 TDGPacific-TMDPacifique@tc.gc.ca
Ontario 1-416-973-1868 TDG-TMDOntario@tc.gc.ca
At a recent CPA/Technical Safety BC (TSBC) Connect meeting, TSBC presented findings from a risk analysis focused on carbon monoxide exposure among users of propane-fueled appliances. The analysis included a review of incident investigations and provided insights into population segments most vulnerable to CO-related risks. Access the slide deck here.
A key outcome of the analysis is the identification of a communication gap with residents of remote and off-grid communities. These individuals, who frequently rely on propane for heating, cooking, and other daily needs, were found to be more susceptible to severe outcomes (outlined in Scenario B of the presentation).
While existing outreach efforts effectively reach many vulnerable segments, connecting with this remote population remains a challenge. TSBC has expressed interest in collaborating with the propane industry to explore opportunities for proactive engagement—particularly through education at the fuel source point.
The CPA is currently exploring potential avenues to support this effort, including the possibility of sharing targeted safety messaging through its member communications. Further discussions are underway to identify additional strategies to help close these communication gaps and promote safer propane use across all communities.
Members interested in contributing ideas or engaging further in this initiative are encouraged to reach out to SVP of Regulatory & Safety Affairs, Robert Loenhart.
Technical Safety BC has opened a consultation on proposed fee changes that will be in effect from 2026 to 2028. The proposed adjustments would impact most of the organization’s fees across regulated sectors.
In light of economic uncertainty and industry demand for stability, TSBC is proposing a three-year fee schedule to support long-term planning and provide greater cost predictability.
You are encouraged to review the proposed fee changes and submit feedback. Input gathered during the consultation will help inform the final structure and ensure the potential impacts on industry are well understood.
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TSBC says it reinvests all fee revenue into maintaining and improving British Columbia’s safety system. Fee income supports key activities, including:
For more information or questions about the consultation process, contact TSBC’s engagement team.
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has released important updates and follow-up information from the recent B.C. Industrial Emissions Reporting System (BCIERS) webinar. These updates pertain to the province’s Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) and related greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting obligations.
Verification Guidance Now Available
Upcoming Webinar: B.C. Carbon Registry – June 19, 2025
Clarifications from the May 8 Webinar
2024 Compliance Period
Using BCIERS
Fuel Reporting
Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
For further inquiries, contact the Ministry at: GHGRegulator@gov.bc.ca.
The Alberta government has published a new Building STANDATA interpretation, now available online:
This interpretation provides guidance on exemptions related to energy efficiency requirements for certain building types. Questions or information requests can be directed to safety.services@gov.ab.ca or the government’s Communication Inquiry Centre at 1-866-421-6929.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority has published the Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV) Code Adoption Document (CAD) Amendment and the associated Consultation Summary after reviewing feedback from the consultation that closed on April 24, 2025. The BPV CAD will be effective on August 1, 2025. For more information, read the latest BPV CAD Amendment and the Consultation Summary.
On June 9, 2025, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority announced the migration of its Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV) Certificate of Inspection (COI) Portal to a new, integrated platform—now accessible through the TSSA Client Portal.
The integration brings the boiler and pressure vessel inspection portals for owners and insurers onto the same platform as the TSSA client portal. The change is intended to streamline access and introduce new technical features for users.
Key changes to the boiler and pressure vessel inspection portal include:
These updates are part of a broader shift to consolidate systems and introduce additional functionality for portal users. For more details or to access the updated portal, visit the TSSA Client Portal.
Need to get your office staff up to speed on propane basics?
For a limited time, PTI will offer a 3-course Awareness Program Bundle designed specifically for non-field personnel. This convenient training covers:
🔹 Working Safely with Propane 🔹 Understanding Container Location 🔹 Propane Use on Construction Sites
Whether it’s administrative staff, coordinators, or new team members, this bundle provides the essential knowledge they need to work confidently and safely around propane.
Contact PTI for more information at training@propane.ca
Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: June 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Date:September 5-6, 2025 Location:Red Deer Resort & Casino 3310-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB
Date:September 9, 2025 Location:Pitt Meadows Golf Club 13615 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows (C.-B.)
Click on the links below to find updated propane storage levels, exports, pricing, and rail data. This is publicly collected data updated on a weekly or monthly basis.
Propane and Butanes Export Summary
Canadian Propane Exports by volumes/destinations/modes
Canadian Propane Inventory & Storage levels
Consumer Prices for Propane Fuel (canada.ca)
Weekly rail performance indicators – Propane products
Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction performance | Alberta.ca
Report shows Alberta producing more oil and less emissions | alberta.ca
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