Registering for and complying with a technical standard is an alternative to complying with the air standards that are based on contaminant concentrations.
Under O. Reg. 419/05, there is the authority to allow certain facilities to register under a technical standard which would replace the current compliance requirements with other technical and operational requirements.
There are two types of technical standards: industry standards that deal with all sources of contaminants (for specified contaminants) from a specific sector; and equipment standards that may apply to one or more sectors but only address one source of a contaminant (for specified contaminants).
Although industries participating in the technical standards may not meet certain concentration standards in O. Reg. 419/05, they are still expected to make continuous improvements to reduce air emissions to the extent that technology makes it possible.
Resources
- Technical Standards Registry
- Technical Standards to Manage Air Pollution (December 2009, as amended from time to time)
- Fact Sheet: Technical Standards (under O. Regulation 419/05)
Technical Standards Registration Process
- Guide to Applying for Registration to the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution (September 2010)
- General Application Form to Register to the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution (September 2010)
- Foundries - Industry Standard Supplemental Application Form (September 2010)
- Forest Products - Industry Standard Supplemental Application Form (September 2010)
