1. Single Window Initiative / Licence Management System (LMS) April 2016

2. Single Window Initiative
3 import programs administered by NRCan:
Energy Efficiency program
Kimberley Process (KP) Rough Diamonds program
Explosives program
All 3 NRCan programs are participating in CBSA-led Single Window Initiative (SWI) initiative.
Trade Chain Partners (TCPs) can submit program specific import information via an Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and receive a border decision up to 90 days in advance.

3. Explosives Program
The Explosives Safety and Security Branch (ESSB) is Canada’s national regulator of explosives and centre of expertise for explosives testing and research. The Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) and the Canmet Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory (CERL) work in close partnership to lay the foundation for explosives related law, policy and science technology
The Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) is responsible for administering Canada’s Explosives Act and Regulations. The department provides services and support to the explosives industry including manufacturers, importers, distributors and users of explosives. This is carried out through a system of licences and permits supported by a compliance inspection program
Explosives program requires a LPCO for import – a valid Explosives Import Permit issued by NRCan

4. Did You Know?
Approximately 430,000 MT explosives are produced in Canada each year in addition to imports of 36,000 MT, mostly from the USA
There are approximately 5,000 importations of explosives per year and over 40,000 authorized explosive products
Canada also produces, imports and exports other explosives such as specialty explosives and rocket motors which make up a large portion of the retail and commercial market

5. Current Explosives Importation Process
Approximately 90% of Canadian explosive import shipments are handled through brokerage services
The current state is a manual based process driven with hardcopy permits upon completion of an application for explosives import:
NRCan reviews the permit application and makes decision to issue a permit
TCP arrives at the border with import permit
CBSA validates the permit and contacts NRCan for guidance when permit is not valid or is missing
NRCan assesses the risks and advises CBSA to release/reject the shipment

6. Issues with Current Process
Border delays and safety risks can occur when CBSA must await a response when there are issues with shipments
Occasionally, an importer has had shipments detained at the border because they do not have their import permit or the information on the permit does not match the shipping documents
In the occurrence of a missing Importer’s Information Report, NRCan is unable to review the reports, accept or deny the Importer’s Information Report and cannot renew a permit if an import report is missing
The importer must, at least annually, submit an Importer Information Report (F04-02) to ERD about the types of explosives and quantities imported, resulting in transmissional delays
Information sharing across departments is cumbersome creating border entry/exit process challenges for commercial trade clients

7. Present/Future Explosives Import Process Comparison
Current Process
Future SWI process
Paper Permit is used at the border
Use of IID to provide Explosives import information. The permit is not required at the border
Does not provide pre-arrival recommended decision
Broker/Importer can receive pre-arrival acknowledgement decision up to 90 days in advance
Submission of Explosives Import Report to NRCan (F04-02)
No need to submit Explosives Import Report for import done using IID
The Explosives Import Permit (LPCO) must be obtained from NRCan. With the SWI Explosives program go-live the permit can be obtained online from NRCan

8. Scenario 1: Explosives Permit at Declaration Level
Permit Type
Permit Number
Permit Holder Name
Commodity Level (multiple commodity lines):
Product ID or (Person who obtained product authorization and Product Name)
UNDG
Commodity Size or Quantity Unit Count
Note: No commodity can have an Explosives Permit at both the Declaration and Commodity Line Level

9. Scenario 2: Explosives Permit at Commodity Level
Commodity Level (multiple commodity lines):
Permit Type
Permit Number
Permit Holder Name
Product ID or (Person who obtained product authorization and Product Name)
UNDG
Commodity Size or Quantity Unit Count
Note: Each commodity line can have a different Permit

10. Scenario 3: Products with low Risk UN imported for Annual or Single Use Tour Permits
Commodity Level (multiple commodity lines):
Permit Type (only Annual or Single Use Tour Permits)
Permit Number
Permit Holder Name
UNDG
Commodity Size or Quantity Unit Count
Note: For these UNDG#s, product details not required. Size/Quantity to be aggregated at UN level, E.g. 200 products have 3 UNDG#s of low risk, the IID can have only 3 commodity lines
List of Low Risk UNDG#s can be found at:

11. Scenario 4: Not Regulated by Explosives Program
Declaration Level:
Permit Type
Permit Number
Permit Holder Name
Commodity Level (multiple commodity lines):
Commodity Type: Not regulated by Explosives Program
Note: As the Explosives Import permit is specified at the Declaration level it is assumed all products in the IID are regulated by Explosives program. To identify that a product is not regulated by Explosives Program the Commodity Type must be used.

12. Benefits
SWI will provide a common electronic Integrated Importation Declaration system to support a secure and streamlined pre-border process which will allow explosives brokers to complete the required declaration material prior to shipments arriving at the border. CBSA will have automated access to the relevant permit data to facilitate import verification and release
TCPs, based on their licence, certificate and permit needs would be able to access portal and transmit information electronically eliminating the current manual processes
The integration of processes and stakeholder specific portal interface avoids detention of shipments at the border through electronic and real-time verification of border documentation
Transaction reports will also be submitted automatically to fulfill your obligations under the Explosives Regulations,, eliminating the current manual F process
If you do not use a IID, paper permits will continue to be accepted (no change)

13. Go-live: Transition Plan: Next Steps
Energy and KP Rough Diamond Program IID submission live since mid-2015
Explosives Program go-live planned for July 2016
Transition Plan:
Energy Program: OGD-PARS-EDI (current process) for submission of 5 data elements will be supported during transition period
KP Rough Diamonds Program: Brokers can use IID to provide KPC information. The use of Form B3 will continue to be supported during transition period
Explosives program: Brokers are encouraged to be ready to use IID starting July 2016, but use of paper permit (current process) will continue during transition period

14. Licence Management System
Licence Management System (LMS)
New electronic LMS (eLMS)
Enrolment Schedule
eLMS Enrolment Process
Sample Screen Shots
Explosives Services
Enroll a Company
Enroll as an Individual
Enrolment Activation
My Companies
Licence & Permit Application
Application for Authorization of Explosives

15. ESSB’s Licence Management System
The LMS system supports all of ESSB’s licensing, compliance, product authorization and functions:
1863 active licences;
900 annual renewals of licences (including new applications);
annual inspections carried out;
100 lab tests for product authorizations;
2,000 authorizations of new articles per year;
350 annual importation permits and 200 general import permits that have been issued to 290 companies. Each year ESSB receives about 50 requests for amendments on existing importation permits;
400 active process vehicles with 15 new requests annually for process vehicle authorizations, and
12,455 active pyrotechnic certificates that are issued with 1000 new requests annually.

16. New Electronic Licence Management System (eLMS)
The modernization of the LMS system will provide significant benefits to explosives stakeholders. An integrated, easy-to-use secure web application that will allow stakeholders to apply, renew and make adjustments to licences online. Services include:
licences and certificates for manufacturing explosives – includes receiving and responding to new requests, amendments, renewals and fee payment;
explosives storage licences (magazines) – includes receiving and responding to new requests, change of location, renewals and fee payment;
processing of vehicle authorizations – includes receiving and responding to new requests and change of location;
fireworks supervisor and pyrotechnic certification – includes application, certification, renewal course scheduling and fee payment;
compliance and safety inspections – includes scheduling and reporting on inspections;
incident reporting – includes receiving and recording incident reports, and
7 X 24 access.

17. eLMS Release Schedule Release 1 June 2016 Release 2 December 2016
Import permit, product
authorization functionality
Integration with SWI – Explosives ‘go live’
ePortal:
Cyber Authentication
NRCan registration
eServices (LMS) enrollment
Security Screening
Manufacturing and Magazine licences
Inspection Management
Fireworks, pyrotechnics
Special Transport approval
Restricted Components
Mobile functionality for inspectorate

18. eLMS Enrollment Process
Users will require either a Government of Canada MyKey or a Partner User Id and password.
Registration will include a ‘Request for Enrollment’ to enroll as either a company or an individual and a confirmation of applicant’s address for verification.
Once an enrollment request is approved, applicants will receive an Enrollment Letter in the mail that provides the User Access Code needed to complete the enrollment process.

19. eLMS Sample Screen Shots

20. Explosives Services – Option Page

21. Enrol - Company

22. Enrol - Individual

23. Review and Submit

24. Enrolment Request

25. Activation Code

26. Enrollment with Activation Code

27. Enrollment Confirmation

29. Company Enrollment