The Government of Canada has launched two consultations on measures to reduce methane emissions from landfills. The first seeks input on proposed methane emission reduction regulations, while the second invites feedback on a proposed greenhouse gas offset system protocol.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking comments on a discussion paper which outlines proposed objectives of regulations to reduce methane emissions from local government solid waste landfills. New regulations are being proposed to increase the number of landfills that take action to reduce methane emissions and ensure that landfills maximize methane recovery. The federal government is seeking input on whether the regulations could achieve long-term emission reductions through increased diversion of biodegradable waste and increased use of landfill methane as a source of low-carbon energy. The deadline for providing comments is April 13, 2022.
Input is also being sought on a landfill methane recovery protocol developed for use under the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (Canada). The proposed protocol will provide financial incentives in the form of credits to landfill operators to use technologies that reduce methane emissions. The deadline for providing comments is February 18, 2022.