CANADA: ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 96.190. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: Canada. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: Environment Canada. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): National guidelines and criteria under the Environmental Choice Program. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notice of Intent to Consult on National Guidelines Under the Environmental Choice Program (2 pages); List of Criteria Under Which the Environmental Choice Program is Licensing, or has Licensed Products or Services (2 pages). 6. Description of content: Environmental Canada, under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, is providing notice of intent to consult on national guidelines and to the list of criteria under the Environmental Choice Program. 7. Objective and rationale: Protection of the environment. 8. Relevant documents: Environment Canada Notice. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: Not applicable. 10. Final date for comments: 13 August 1996. (198)

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