On October 31, 2021, the Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (XBR) came into force.

The XBR, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on March 12, 2021, repeal and replace the following regulations:

• Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR);
• PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996; and
• Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations.

Existing permits under these former regulations continue to be valid until their expiration date. In accordance with the XBR, all new permit requests must be submitted using the Canadian Notification and Movement Tracking System (CNMTS). Movement documents also have to be generated through the CNMTS.

Further information on the XBR, including permitting requirements, fact sheets, and access to news bulletins, are available online at: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/cross-border-movement-hazardous-waste-recyclable-material-regulations.html

Note: You are receiving this letter because you are identified as regulated or potentially regulated under the XBR. Feel free to contact us for further information or to update your contact information.

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