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Section III – Supplementary Information

Organizational Information

Program Activities - Accountabilities:

1.  
   • Earth Sciences - Assistant Deputy Minister, Earth Sciences Sector
   • Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund - Assistant Deputy Minister, Earth Sciences Sector
2. Energy - Assistant Deputy Minister and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Policy Sector; Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Technology & Programs Sector
3. Sustainable Forest - Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Forest Service
4. Minerals and Metals - Assistant Deputy Minister, Minerals and Metals Sector

1. Comparison of Planned to Actual Spending and Full Time Equivalents

($ millions)	2004-05 Actual	2005-06 Actual	2006-07
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Earth Sciences*	228.1	224.7	230.0	230.4	256.0	238.6
Energy	848.2	1,222.8	985.8	1,030.1	1,225.4	1,194.7
Forest	168.6	158.7	152.0	152.4	180.2	178.1
Minerals and Metals	68.0	73.8	58.3	58.0	76.5	74.3
Sub-total	1,312.9	1,680.0	1,426.1	1,470.9	1,738.1	1,685.7
Less: Non-respendable revenue	(218.8)	(564.9)	(549.8)	(549.8)	(468.3)	(468.3)
Plus: Cost of services received without charge	39.1	43.0	38.2	38.2	40.1	40.1
Net cost of program	1,133.2	1,158.1	914.5	959.3	1,309.9	1,257.5
Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)	4,356	4,565	4,456	4,456	4,456	4,379

* Includes the Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund.

2. Use of Resources by Program Activity

Program Activities	2006-07 Budgetary ($ millions)
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contri- butions and Other Transfer Payments	Total: Gross Budgetary Expen- ditures	Less: Respen- dable Revenue	Total: Net Budgetary Expen- ditures
Earth Sciences*
Main Estimates	238.2	1.1	0.3	7.6	247.2	(17.2)	230.0
Planned Spending	237.0	1.1	0.3	9.2	247.6	(17.2)	230.4
Total Authorities	264.9	1.1	0.2	7.1	273.3	(17.3)	256.0
Actual Spending	243.9	0.9	0.2	7.1	252.1	(13.5)	238.6
Variance	21.0	0.2	0.0	0.0	21.2	(3.8)	17.4
Energy
Main Estimates	221.8	1.0	10.5	761.3	994.6	(8.8)	985.8
Planned Spending	243.8	1.0	10.5	783.6	1,038.9	(8.8)	1,030.1
Total Authorities	306.2	1.0	46.9	882.4	1,236.5	(11.1)	1,225.4
Actual Spending	290.0	0.8	46.9	866.2	1,203.9	(9.2)	1,194.7
Variance	16.2	0.2	0.0	16.2	32.6	(1.9)	30.7
Forest
Main Estimates	118.5	1.1	0.8	33.7	154.1	(2.1)	152.0
Planned Spending	118.9	1.1	0.8	33.7	154.5	(2.1)	152.4
Total Authorities	118.1	1.1	0.5	62.6	182.3	(2.1)	180.2
Actual Spending	117.1	1.0	0.5	60.7	179.3	(1.4)	178.1
Variance	1.0	0.1	0.0	1.9	3.0	(0.7)	2.1
Minerals and Metals
Main Estimates	64.9	0.5	0.1	0.4	65.9	(7.6)	58.3
Planned Spending	64.2	0.5	0.1	0.8	65.6	(7.6)	58.0
Total Authorities	82.8	0.5	0.0	0.8	84.1	(7.6)	76.5
Actual Spending	80.1	0.5	0.0	0.7	81.3	(7.0)	74.3
Variance	2.7	0.0	0.0	0.1	2.8	(0.6)	2.2

* Includes the Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving fund

3. Voted and Statutory Items

Vote or Statutory Item		2006-07 ($ millions)
		Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
1	Operating expenditures	551.3	571.8	662.5	640.8
5	Capital expenditures	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.1
10	Grants and contributions	256.1	280.4	289.5	273.8
(S)	Minister of Natural Resources - salary and motor car allowance	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	56.3	56.3	56.8	56.8
(S)	In support of infrastructural costs directly or indirectly relating to the exploration, development, production or transportation of oil and gas in the offshore area of Nova Scotia*	1.9	1.9	2.4	0.0
(S)	In support of infrastructural costs directly or indirectly relating to the exploration, development, production or transportation of oil and gas in the offshore area of Newfoundland	0.5	0.5	0.0	0.0
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board	4.2	4.2	2.0	2.0
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board	2.9	2.9	2.4	2.4
(S)	Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Account	200.0	200.0	275.4	275.4
(S)	Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund	349.1	349.1	313.4	313.4
(S)	Earth Sciences-Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund	0.0	0.0	11.1	(0.5)
(S)	Newfoundland Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments	0.0	0.0	109.8	109.8
(S)	Grants in support of Energy Costs Assistance Measures	0.0	0.0	7.2	7.2
(S)	Refunds of amounts credited to revenues in previous years	0.0	0.0	1.3	1.3
(S)	Spending of proceeds from the disposal of surplus Crown assets	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.5
Total NRCan		1,426.1	1,470.9	1,738.1	1,685.7

* Expenditures deferred to fiscal year 2007-08.

4. Services Received Without Charge

($ millions)	2006-07
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)	10.9
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by TBS (excluding revolving funds)	27.5
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Social Development Canada	0.3
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by Justice Canada	1.4
Total Services Received without Charge	40.1

5. Loans, Investments, and Advances (Non-budgetary)

($ millions)	April 1st 2005	April 1st 2006	New loans issued	Payments received	Outstanding balance March 31st 2007
Strategic Outcome - Canadians derive sustainable social and economic benefits from the assessment, development and use of energy, forest and mineral resources, and have the knowledge to mitigate environmental impacts and respond effectively to natural and man-made hazards
Loan to Atomic Energy of Canada Lt. for heavy water inventory	3.5	2.5	0.0	1.5	1.0
Loan to facilitate the implementation of the Hibernia Development Project	36.8	27.6	0.0	18.4	9.2
Loan to Nordion International Inc.	82.0	78.0	0.0	74.0	4.0
Investment in the Lower Churchill Development Corporation	14.8	14.7	0.0	0.0	14.7
Investment in Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.	164.2	164.2	0.0	164.2	0
Total	301.3	287.0	0.0	258.1	28.9

6. Source of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenues by Program Activity (Excludes the Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund)

($ millions)	Actual 2004-05	Actual 2005-06	2006-07
			Main Estimates	Planned Revenue	Total Authorities	Actual Revenue
Respendable Revenue
Earth Sciences*	19.3	19.7	17.2	17.2	17.3	13.5
Energy	7.8	7.7	8.8	8.8	11.1	9.2
Forest	2.1	1.7	2.1	2.1	2.1	1.4
Minerals and Metals	7.1	7.4	7.6	7.6	7.6	7.0
Total Respendable Revenue	36.3	36.5	35.7	35.7	38.1	31.1
Non-Respendable Revenue
Earth Sciences*	3.0	2.2	0.3	0.3	3.3	3.3
Energy	214.0	560.5	549.3	549.3	463.4	463.4
Forest	1.2	1.6	0.0	0.0	0.9	0.9
Minerals and Metals	0.6	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.7	0.7
Total Non-Respendable Revenue	218.8	564.9	549.8	549.8	468.3	468.3
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue	255.1	601.4	585.5	585.5	506.4	499.4

* Includes Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund.

7. Resource Requirements by Program Activity

($ millions)	2006-2007
	Planned Spending*	Actual Spending
Earth Sciences	230.4	238.1
Energy	1030.1	1,194.7
Forest	152.4	178.1
Minerals and Metals	58.0	74.3
Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund	0.0	0.5
Total	1,470.9	1,685.7

* Planned spending excludes: $110M for the Newfoundland Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments; $65M received via the Supplementary Estimates for activities related to the safe decommissioning of shutdown buildings and contaminated lands in order to meet federal regulatory requirements, and for the long-term strategy needed for the disposal of nuclear wastes (Nuclear Legacy Liabilities Program); and $30M received via Supplementary Estimates in support of the federal response to the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation in B.C.

8. Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund

Statement of Operations

($ millions)	Actual 2004-05	Actual 2005-06	2006-07
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Respendable revenues
Products	11.1	11.9	9.9	0.9	0.9	8.7
Services	4.2	3.7	3.1	12.2	12.2	2.0
Consulting	0.8	1.5	1.2	4.6	4.6	0.5
Total respendable revenues	16.1	17.1	14.2	17.7	17.7	11.2
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales	3.5	3.3	2.6	3.5	3.5	2.7
Salaries and employee benefits	5.5	5.3	6.5	5.9	5.9	4.4
Depreciation	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1
Repairs and Maintenance	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.7	0.7	0.3
Administrative and support services	1.6	1.9	1.5	2.3	2.3	1.4
Utilities, materials, and supplies	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1
Rental	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1
Interest	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Transportation and communication	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3
Professional and special service	2.7	3.2	2.4	3.3	3.3	1.8
Total operating expenses	14.8	15.1	14.2	16.9	16.9	11.2
Operating surplus (deficit)	1.3	2.0	0.0	0.8	0.8	0.0

Statement of Cash Flows

($ millions)	Actual 2004-05	Actual 2005-06	2006-07
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Surplus (deficit)	1.3	2.0	0.0	0.8	0.8	0.0
Add non-cash items
Depreciation/ Amortization	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1
Change in working capital	(0.6)	0.3	(0.4)	(1.1)	(1.1)	(0.2)
Other items	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.0
Investing activities
Capital acquisitions	0.0	0.0	0.0	(0.2)	(0.2)	0.0
Cash surplus (requirement)	1.0	2.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	(0.1)

Use of Authority

($ millions)	Actual 2004-05	Actual 2005-06	2006-07
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Authority	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Drawdown:
Balance at April 1	4.1	5.1	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7
Surplus (drawdown)	1.0	2.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	(0.1)
Cash at March 31	5.1	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.6
Adjustment for charges and credits against the authority after March 31	(0.2)	(1.6)	(1.6)	(1.6)	(1.6)	(1.0)
Balance of authority at March 31	8.1	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.6

Note: columns may not add up due to rounding.

9A. User Fees

The User Fees Act requires departments to annually submit to Parliament a list of all user fees in effect, irrespective of when the fees were established.

Fee Category	Explosives licence and inspection fees
Fee Type	Regulatory
Fee Setting Authority	Explosives Act
Date Last Modified	1993
Performance Standards	95% of the time, initial factory applications will be completed within 60 days of receipt of completed documentation; renewals and all other authorizations will be processed within 30 days of a complete request.
Performance Results	Licensing turnaround times have been acceptable to stakeholders. Results indicate the standards were met or exceeded 95% of the time.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	1,200	650	1,800	1,800
Actual Revenue	597	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	2066	3,148	3,148	3,148

 

Fee Category	Seismic data
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2004
Performance Standards	For provision of accurate location and magnitude of strong earthquakes in Canada, turnaround time is normally within 2 hours during working hours and within 4 hours outside of working hours. Preliminary confirmation is normally available to clients within 15 minutes during normal working hours and on our Web site. For all other requests for standard seismic data, turnaround time is within five working days. Complex requests are negotiated with the client.
Performance Results	Service standards are reviewed annually (inquiries are recorded) - results indicate greater than 95% compliance with standards.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	14	14	14	14
Actual Revenue	566	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	634	650	650	650

 

Fee Category	Map products
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act, Canada Land Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2004
Performance Standards	Nationalographic System and Atlas of Canada Maps: NRCan sells maps on a wholesale basis to a limited distribution network, and service standards reflect this. Response time for information requests is two working days. Order processing time: three working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays in the Province of Ontario), upon approved credit and provided account is in good standing. Hours of operation, 08:30 - 16:30 EST.
Performance Results	The Centre forographic Information of the Mapping Services Branch is certified ISO 9001:2000, hence undergoes regular management review of quality objectives, discrepancy reporting processes, and client consultation. Performance issues are addressed through ISO Quality Objectives which are updated each year to address issues that may arise. Aggregate annual data is available on request.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	508	0	0	0
Actual Revenue	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	0	0	0	0

 

Fee Category	ISO non-destructive testing
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2002
Performance Standards	Two weeks for processing of a candidate's application form. This period is advertised on application forms 'Instructions for Candidates' available in hard copy or electronically from the NDT Web site. All candidates have this information before applying. *Note: Assessment of foreign applications or unusual training/experience situations may require more time. Examination results are usually available three weeks from the date of examination. This period is clearly specified in 'letter of approval' issued to the candidate to permit him/her to challenge an examination.
Performance Results	The progress of each client application is recorded and tracked throughout the process - date of receipt, date of review, date of written responses. While performance has not been formally aggregated to summarize performance against service standards, the absence of stakeholder complaints indicates satisfaction that the published delivery standards are being met. In 2006, processing of all applications in all methods became a work function of one person, significantly reducing processing time previously required.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Actual Revenue	1,269	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	1,266	1,000	1,000	1,000

 

Fee Category	Air Photo Products
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2004
Performance Standards	Aerial Photography - Order processing time by the National Air PhotoLibrary is ten working days, priority service five working days; response time for information requests of ten working days 80% of the time; production error rate of 1.5% or less; hours of operation, 08:30 - 16:30 EST.
Performance Results	Performance issues are addressed through ISO Quality Objectives which are updated each year to address issues that arise. Performance results are monitored continuously. Aggregate annual data is available on request.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	162	0	0	0
Actual Revenue	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	0	0	0	0

 

Fee Category	Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act.
Fee Type	Regulatory
Fee Setting Authority	Access to Information Act (ATIA)
Date Last Modified	1992
Performance Standards	Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The ATIA provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1/218072.html.
Performance Results	Met prescribed standards 91.5% of the time.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	5	5	5	5
Actual Revenue	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	300	300	300	300

 

Fee Category	Subscription data
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2004
Performance Standards	Nationalographic Data Base (NTDB) - Response time for general information requests is two working days during business hours. Availability of web site is 24/7 90% of the time, monitored monthly. Preparation of a subscription agreement, within 10 working days of receipt. Return agreement signed by both parties within 10 working days after the document and the client's payment (when applicable) are received. Open connections following a subscription within 2 working days after payment of the subscription fees and the agreement signed by the client are received.
Performance Results	Complaints acknowledged within two working days - and as per ISO procedures, corrective action is taken immediately. Performance results are monitored continuously. Aggregate annual data is available on request. A sample survey of NTDB clients in 2006-2007 indicated that 100% were satisfied with the quality of the products.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	540	500	500	500
Actual Revenue	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	640	560	560	560

 

Fee Category	Other Products
Fee Type	Optional
Fee Setting Authority	Resources and Technical Surveys Act
Date Last Modified	2004
Performance Standards	For aeromagnetic (and gravity data), the Geoscience Data Centre provides maximum 10 day turn-around on external requests for data (average turnaround for a standard request is one day). We also provide on-line access through the Geoscience Data Repository for Geophysical and Geochemical Data (GDRGG).
Performance Results	Performance is aggregated against standards annually. 99% of requests are in compliance with standards. The number of inquiries has dropped significantly since data has been made available free of charge through the GDRGG.
(thousands of dollars)	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue	272	300	200	200
Actual Revenue	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost	239	295	197	197

 

Totals	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10
Forecast Revenue - Regulatory	1,205	1,205	1,205	1,205
Actual Revenue - Regulatory	461	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost - Regulatory	2,366	2,400	2,400	2,400
Forecast Revenue - Optional	2,496	1,814	1,714	1,714
Actual Revenue - Optional	2,611	n/a	n/a	n/a
Estimated Full Cost - Optional	2,779	2,505	2,407	2,407
Total Forecast Revenue	3,701	3,019	2,919	2,919
Total Actual Revenue	3,072	n/a	n/a	n/a
Total Estimated Full Cost	5,145	4,905	4,807	4,807

9B. User Fee - Policy on Service Standards for External Fees

The Policy on Service Standards for External Fees requires departments to report on the status of standards for all external fees charged on a non-contractual basis. Information on service standards for external fees can be found at http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr2/06-07/index_e.asp.

10. Response to Parliamentary Committees, Audits and Evaluations

Response to Parliamentary Committees

During 2006-07, the Department did not provide any responses to parliamentary reports.

Response to the Auditor General

• NRCan was one of the key players in the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development 2006 Annual Report on Climate Change. The main issue was accountabilities between NRCan, Environment Canada (EC) and other departments, and stronger measurement of results for programs. On the whole, the report supported the Climate Change Initiative.
  
  NRCan was mentioned in most chapters, but was heavily involved in Chapter 3: Reducing Greenhouse Gases Emitted During Energy Production and Consumption. All told, NRCan had to respond to eight recommendations, five of which were in Chapter 3. Details can be found at: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/reports.nsf/html/c2006menu_e.html.
• In the Auditor General's Sixth Annual Report "Matters of Importance - 2006", NRCan was mentioned in Chapter 12: The Role of Federally Appointed Board Members - Sustainable Development Technologies Canada. The AG recommended that NRCan and EC consult the TBS and Privy Council Office to clarify the necessity for restricting the participation of federal government appointees to the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada in the decision-making process. Discussions have since been initiated.

External Audits

OAG audit on the Market Development Incentive Payments (MDIP) - The audit findings confirmed that NRCan "has complied, in all significant respects, with sections 14 and 15 of the Memorandum of Agreement during the year ended March 31, 2005".

The external auditors (KPMG) of the Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund (GCRF), opined that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the GCRF as of March 31, 2007 and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles for revolving funds of the Government of Canada. This is the eleventh consecutive year since the inception of the GCRF that external auditors have issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements of the Fund.

Internal Audits

• Wind Power Production Incentive Program
• Security of Cabinet Documents
• Information Management at NRCan
• Information Technology (IT) Security
• Commercial Transportation Energy Efficiency and Fuels Initiative
• Recipient Audits
• Audit of the Federal House in Order (FHIO) Initiative
• NRCan Business Continuity Plan Program
• Compliance with the Export and Import of the Rough Diamonds Act (Kimberley Diamond Process)

Internal Evaluations

• Canada's Model Forest Program
• Saskatchewan Forest Centre
• Super-E House Initiative
• One-Tonne Challenge Program
• Energy Infrastructure Protection Division
• Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program
• Minerals and Metals Program
• Minerals and Metals Sector: In-House Language Training Program
• Petroleum Technology Research Centre
• Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre

More information on these internal audits and evaluations can be found at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/dmo/aeb/aeb-index-e.htm.

11. Sustainable Development Strategy

NRCan's third Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS), Moving Forward, was tabled in the House of Commons in 2004. The SDS, which covers a three year period ending March 31, 2007, establishes a vision of a sustainable future. Four key results have been incorporated and measured to demonstrate progress towards this vision:

• Canadians make better decisions that advance sustainable development;
• Canadians are taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change;
• Canada is globally recognized as a responsible steward of our natural resources and is a world leader in advancing sustainable development internationally; and
• NRCan demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development in its operations.

Progress on each of the commitments, which support the key results in the strategy, is provided by way of a progress report that can be found on NRCan's sustainable development web site at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sd-dd/pubs/prog_e.html.

12. Procurement and Contracting

The 2006 Management Accountability Framework (MAF) assessment concluded that NRCan does maintain certain components of a strong procurement and governance framework, including a dedicated contracting unit, continuous training, and a clear system for the tracking and management of audit recommendations to ensure their timely implementation. In addition, the assessment confirms that the Department continues to show growth in acquisition card use, contributes procurement data in a complete and timely manner, and continues to post contracts above the $10,000 threshold as part of the proactive disclosure initiative.

Having said that, the Department obtained a rating of "opportunity for improvement" given that it does not have a contracts review committee in operation for procurement contracts. It is the Department's intention to address this gap during 2007-08.

13. Storage Tanks

The status of NRCan's registered fuel storage tanks, as at March 31, 2007, is indicated in the table below. This information is reported in the DPR as required under Schedule II of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).

Type of Tank	# Registered	# Compliant	# Non-compliant	# Need Upgrading
Aboveground storage tank	8	5	3	3
Underground storage tank	4	1	3	3

As of March 31, 2007, 2 above ground storage tanks were replaced with new compliant tanks. Assessment for further necessary action and timing for that action was initiated prior to March 31, 2007, with the view to meeting the requirements of the new storage tank regulations once they come into force.

14. Listing of Transfer Payment Programs Exceeding $5 million/year

In 2006-07, NRCan managed the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million. Further information on these transfer payment programs can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp.

1. In support of the EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Initiative
2. In support of the Ethanol Expansion Program
3. In support of the Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy programs
4. In support of the Technology and Innovation Initiative
5. In support of climate change: the Opportunities Envelope
6. Forest Research Institutes
7. Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resources Revenue Fund
8. Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Account
9. Payments for Newfoundland Offshore Equalization
10. Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program
11. Federal Response to the Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation in British Columbia
12. Measures to Mitigate the Impact of the Mountain Pine Beetle
13. Canada Softwood Lumber - Canada Wood Export Program
14. Model Forest Program

15. Foundations (Conditional Grants)

In 2006-07, NRCan contributed to the following foundations (conditional grants). Further information can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp.

1. Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2. Green Municipal Fund

16. Horizontal Initiative - Clean Air Agenda

In 2006, the Government of Canada introduced the Clean Air Agenda, a key policy initiative to reduce air pollution and address climate change. The core element of the Government's approach is the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda which will establish mandatory targets for industrial emitters. It will also establish mandatory fuel consumption standards for motor vehicles, and strengthen energy efficiency regulations for consumer and commercial products.

A series of program measures, in support of the regulatory agenda, were subsequently announced in the area of clean energy, clean transport and biofuels.

Air pollution and climate change are complex issues that touch on the various areas of interest of NRCan: energy, earth sciences, forestry, and minerals and metals. As a result, NRCan has been tasked to implement a series of measures under the Clean Air Agenda. Regulations for energy efficiency levels in Canada will be toughened, and the Energy Efficiency Act will be amended. NRCan will work with Environment Canada, who has the lead, on the development of the regulations for industrial air emissions. As well, NRCan will use its science and program expertise to design and implement the suite of program measures in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean energy technologies. Successful implementation of these measures will be ensured through effective intra-departmental coordination.

In addition to NRCan, the Clean Air Agenda touches on issues related to a large number of other departments and agencies. Successful implementation of the agenda will require cooperation and collaboration between partnering departments. NRCan will participate actively in the inter-departmental process being set up to manage and report on the Clean Air Agenda.

Environment Canada is the government lead for the Clean Air Agenda. Supplementary information on this horizontal initiative can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil_e.asp.

17. Travel Policies

NRCan follows and uses the Treasury Board Secretariat's travel policies parameters as per instructions included in the Special Travel Authorities and the Travel Directive.

18. Citizen-Centered Service

During 2006-07, NRCan has been planning the implementation of the new Policy on Service for the Government of Canada, which is expected to be approved by the Treasury Board in the fall of 2007. The new policy will require departments to set delivery standards, monitor performance and measure client satisfaction. During 2006-07, NRCan provided input to the Treasury Board Secretariat to shape the new service policy and prepared a strategic plan to implement the policy at NRCan over the next three years.

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