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 ::2. For Canada:


 * Requirement that, by January 1, 1995, Canada estimate sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from each new electric utility unit and each existing electric utility unit greater than 25 MWe using a method of comparable effectiveness to continuous emission monitoring, as well as investigate the feasibility of using and implement, where appropriate, continuous emission monitoring systems.


 * 3. For Both Parties:


 * The Parties shall consult, as appropriate, concerning the implementation of the above.


 * B. Other Major Stationary Sources


 * Requirement that the Parties work towards utilizing comparably effective methods of emission estimation for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from all major industrial boilers and process sources, including smelters.

4. Prevention of Air Quality Deterioration and Visibility Protection


 * Recognizing the importance of preventing significant air quality deterioration and protecting visibility, particularly for international parks, national, state, and provincial parks, and designated wilderness areas:


 * A. For the United States:


 * Requirement that the ‘United States maintain means for preventing significant air quality deterioration and protecting visibility, to the extent required by Part C of Title I of the Clean Air Act, with respect to sources that could cause significant transboundary air pollution.


 * B. For Canada:


 * Requirement that Canada, by January 1, 1995, develop and implement means affording levels of prevention of significant air quality deterioration and protection of visibility comparable to those in paragraph A above, with respect to sources that could cause significant transboundary air pollution.


 * C. For Both Parties:


 * The Parties shall consult, as appropriate, concerning the implementation of the above.