Effective April 18 2008 as now published in the April 30, 2008 Gazette  as SOR / 2008 -126 , the extension is continued to 2010 and the Federal Government is  going to continue to study the issue. One of the key points in this announcement is that two clauses have been removed from the initial proposal. The new extension that the Government has put forth does not include a definite, final expiry process that excludes the option to be able to extend the time line further after January 1 2010. The Government says they are going to determine more facts and figures as to health, financial economic and demographic impact.

We in the hobby now need to accumulate and provide more detailed information to the Government.  Please continue to research the demographics for further reference as we will need to address this in detail. Send your information directly to

Tom Woodhouse at www.naaaccc.ca

Health Canada will be doing a race track Leaded fuel monitoring study in 2008 to assess air quality impact, however the parameters are not yet finalized. It will proceed in 2008. 
  
Areas that have been discussed with the Government  include the aspects of non racing vehicle usage and status, clarification of the stated use and definability of exemptions etc generally and specifically. In further conversation they referred to a section in one of our impact letters, which was sent on NAAACCC letterhead on behalf of our associated racing hobbyists, and the industry in general. They noted that we had not referred to certain areas of interest, and the Government now has now asked us for our comments specifically on the impact of the lack of lead in the fuel  for " antique  collector vehicles" and that they will be sending more correspondence to us on other various issues.  They will also be forwarding information on some other non pressing issues as well. Remember we have not had leaded fuel for many years.

The issue of VOC emissions and paint products is on the table also so please refer to previous correspondence and information releases.  
 
The NAAACCC would ask that all of you this week, pass on thanks to everyone who may have send letters or emails or made calls in dealing with the Racing Fuel exemption issue, as the collective voices of all those who responded in Canada  ( regardless of their affiliation or lack thereof )  have been heard by the Fuels Section and our good working relationship continues. This is a wonderful example of all Canadian hobbyists working together for a common good to protect everyone of us from well intentioned negative legislation! No one group or individual can have this impact but hobby wide unity is significant. Congratulations to all hobbyists - you did well.

Tom Woodhouse

www.naaaccc.ca
   

---

To:     Parties that provided comments on the December 2007 regulatory proposal to extend the exemption for leaded racing gasoline under the Gasoline Regulations

Re:     The Regulations Amending the Gasoline Regulations

Final amendments to the federal Gasoline Regulations were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on April 30, 2008.  The Canada Gazette, Part II notice is available at the Canada Gazette Website at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20080430/html/sor126-e.html .

The Amendments extend, until January 1, 2010, the exemption for gasoline imported, produced or sold for use in competition vehicles, from limits on the concentration of lead and phosphorus in gasoline.  This exemption period is one year longer than what had been originally proposed in the December 22, 2007 proposal.

As indicated in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement accompanying the final amendments, the Government will use this time to further study the health risks associated with the use of leaded gasoline in competition vehicles.  This is a change from the initial proposal which indicated that the Government intended to allow the exemption to expire.

In this regard, the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement states:

“The duration of this extension takes into account the economic impacts of expiry communicated by stakeholders following publication of the proposed Amendments in Canada Gazette, Part I, and strives to balance these with the expected impact of long-term exposure to lead on human health.  Taking into account the significance of the economic impacts on some race tracks, local and racing-affiliated businesses, and small communities, and that no new lead sampling has been conducted at Canadian race tracks since 1997, this exemption period will allow scheduled 2008 events and the 2009 racing season to proceed, while providing time for the Government to conduct further study of health risks.”

The Amendments also:

        * Remove the provisions in subsection 4(2) of the Regulations which allow the production, import and sale of leaded gasoline for use in farm machinery, boats, and large trucks, as there has been no reported production, import or use of leaded gasoline for these purposes in recent years; and

        * Update references to the test methods for determining the concentrations of lead and phosphorus in gasoline found in Sections 7 and 8 of the Regulations.


    Lorri Thompson
    Division du pétrole, du gaz et de l’énergie de remplacement | Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Division
    Direction générale de l’énergie et du transport | Energy and Transportation Directorate
    Environnement Canada | Environment Canada
    Lorri.Thompson@ec.gc.ca
    Téléphone | Telephone 819-934-1848
    Télécopieur | Facsimile 819-953-8903
    Gouvernement du Canada | Government of Canada

• March  2008: We are still working to ensure the Federal Government does not implement the ban on leaded racing fuel. Please call up the web site and read the main page information update  www.naaaccc.ca  If you have not signed the online petition please do so and please contact your MP using the information that is provided on the web site. We have received positive replies from a number of MP’s
• December 2007: We have partnered with the ‘Coasters’ 2010 Cross Canada Tour. There are 100 entries signed up already.  Fraser Field is the Wagon Master. See web site for details  www.coasters2010.com
• November  2007: NAAACCC Annual General Meeting , Toronto Jason Tolleson from SEMA flew in from Washington DC to attend.  Ontario SEMA Hall of Fame member Bob McJannett also attended.
• November 23 2007: The NAAACCC partnered with SEMA in the USA.  We are working together to keep the Canadian Car Hobby informed about purposed restrictive legislation in Canada.  We will jointly work to ensure the hobby is protected from legislation that is detrimental to our hobby
• September 2007: Reenactment of the New York to Paris Race of 1908. We were asked by Bill Ewing, Chairman /CEO of Great Race Inc to partner with them to help with Canadian leg of the race (May 30 2008—June 14 2008) see web site for details. A special reduced entry fee has been negotiated for NAAACCC members.  The NAAACCC will have at least one fully sponsored vehicle in the race at no cost to the NAAACCC
• Great Race participation opportunities are being offered to all NAAACCC members at a significantly reduced rate. The North American leg travels from New York to Vancouver British Columbia.  It takes place from May 30, 2008 to June 14, 2008. Please call up the web site for details. www.naaaccc.ca
• April 2007: The NAAACCC met with the Federal Minister of Environments Parliamentary Secretary, MP Mark Warawa in April 2007.  We submitted a formal brief requesting that collector vehicles be exempted from further proposed emission legislation Canada-wide.  A complete statistical analysis and comprehensive set of vehicle usage figures were presented pointing out that collector vehicles are driven less than 500 miles per year on average.  It was also pointed out that modified vehicles usually surpass the required Government emission standards. This submission left no doubt that Collector Cars, Modified Vehicles, and Hot Rods are not the gross polluters as some would suggest
• The NAAACCC is monitoring, Bill C32—Kyoto Accord, weekly through Hansard. This takes several hours per week.
• We are opposing proposed legislation to restrict automotive paint sales to the automotive hobbyist and general public. We are developing a program to educate and inform the consumer about the personal and environmental risks of automotive paint products and other restoration materials to insure that these products are used in a safe and environmentally responsible way. 
• We continue to have a very positive working relationship with Government Officials in the Province of Ontario.
• We are sitting on a variety of Provincial committees across Canada to help shape proposed vehicle legislation and emission requirements. i.e. AirCare and the Department of Motor Vehicles (ICBC) in British Columbia.  ICBC is now chairing the BC Collector Car Club Council.  Nigel Matthews, ICBC Manager of Special Licensing, is the chairperson. The NAAACCC sits as a member of the board.
• We continue to support SEMA, the National Motorists Association and FIVA.
• In September of 2004 the NAAACCC submitted a reply to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations Updating Canada’s Motorcycle Emission Standards to Align with the New U.S. Rules Regulatory Development Division Transportation Systems Branch, Environment Canada. We are monitoring the ‘NEW’ Federal news release of October 3, 2006 requesting new motorcycle emission regulations by 2010.
• We have given direction to many clubs in every Province in Canada as to how to form the necessary NAAACCC emission committees in their respective Provinces.
• We have established a comprehensive ‘Club liability’ insurance program Canada-wide. Both non registered and registered car clubs are eligible for this program. All club activities, executives and club members are covered for liability. Inquire @ www.naaaccc.ca  Pat Anderson Insurance Group is handling the policy. Lloyds of London is the major carrier.  This program has been a significant success across Canada.
• We are revising our Vehicle Judging Guidelines—3rd revision, 2007. It will be released in 2009. Radial tires will be approved as acceptable for judging providing they ‘appear’ as a likeness of the original tire.
• We are establishing a set of guidelines for collector vehicle appraisals and appraisers Canada-wide. Gordon Forman, MB is the committee chair.
<>We are expanding our safety vehicle guidelines for —2008   Chair, Bob Chambers, BC
• We have welcomed a number of new clubs into our membership for 2008.  Welcome to the (BCHRA) British Columbia Hot Rod Association.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your continued support.


John Carlson

President  & CEO
National Association of Antique Automobile Clubs of Canada Corp.
www.naaaccc.ca