(Consolidated up to 194/2009)

ALBERTA REGULATION 200/2007

Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act

PAINT AND PAINT CONTAINER DESIGNATION REGULATION

Definitions

1   In this Regulation,

                                 (a)    “Act” means the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act;

                                 (b)    “paint” includes, without limitation, latex, oil or solvent based coatings, stains, finishing oils, varnishes, lacquers, and wood or masonry treatment products but does not include

                                           (i)    paints that are specially formulated for automotive or industrial applications or marine anti‑fouling applications unless the paints are supplied in pressurized aerosol containers, or

                                          (ii)    tar‑based concrete sealants;

                                 (c)    “paint container” means a container in which paint is supplied;

                                 (d)    “supply” means supply as defined in the Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation (AR 93/2004).

Paint and paint containers as designated material

2   The following are designated materials for the purposes of Part 9, Division 1 of the Act and the Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation (AR 93/2004):

                                 (a)    paint supplied in unpressurized containers with a capacity greater than 99 millilitres and less than 24 litres;

                                 (b)    paint supplied in pressurized aerosol containers;

                                 (c)    paint containers referred to in clause (a) or (b).

Maximum advance disposal surcharge

3   For the purposes of the Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation (AR 93/2004), the maximum advance disposal surcharge that may be prescribed for paint and the containers in which the paint is supplied is as follows:

                                 (a)    unpressurized paint containers

                                           (i)    100 ml to 250 ml                                                          $0.10

                                          (ii)    251 ml to 1 L                                                                $0.25

                                         (iii)    1.01 L to 5 L                                                                $0.75

                                         (iv)    5.01 L to 23 L                                                              $2.00

                                 (b)    aerosol paint containers  all sizes                                    $0.10

AR 200/2007 s3;194/2009

Expiry

4   For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on June 30, 2012.