2. In this Regulation, unless otherwise indicated by context,“cap-and-trade system for emission allowances” means a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances established pursuant to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (chapter Q-2, r. 46.1); (système de plafonnement et d’échange de droits d’émission) “greenhouse gas” or “GHG” means a gas referred to in the second paragraph of section 46.1 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or in the second paragraph of section 70.1 of the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances, namely carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs); (gaz à effet de serre ou GES) “landfill gas” means a gas resulting from the decomposition of residual materials disposed of in a landfill site; (gaz d’enfouissement)
“landfill site” means a place where residual materials are permanently disposed of above or below ground; (lieu d’enfouissement)
“methane destruction device” means any device or operation referred to in Appendix A that allows methane to be destroyed; (dispositif de destruction du méthane)
“methane reclamation device” means any device or operation referred to in Appendix A that allows methane to be reclaimed; (dispositif de valorisation du méthane)
“officer” means the president, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer or secretary of a legal person or a person holding a similar position, or any person designated as an officer by a resolution of the board of directors; (dirigeant)
“professional” means a professional within the meaning of section 1 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26); any other person authorized by a professional order to carry on an activity reserved to a member of that order is also deemed to be a professional; (professionnel) “promoter” means a person or municipality responsible for carrying out a project eligible for the issuance of offset credits. (promoteur)