Environment committee  That fund is something that's run by the FCM, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. We do not have any involvement with that fund.

Environment committee  Yes, it is. It's definitely in the terms and conditions that the Treasury Board approves for each program. Public information is provided on our website.

Environment committee  It's a policy.

Environment committee  Do you mean of the program's terms and conditions?

Environment committee  We have that and we can definitely provide it.

Environment committee  It's approved by Treasury Board.

Environment committee  If there's any new programming, then the way we would be instructed in how to deliver it would be by final approval from Treasury Board.

Environment committee  I mentioned that Infrastructure Canada has a lead in delivering a lot of infrastructure programs, but that particular program you mentioned is delivered by the regional development agencies.

Environment committee  That's right, and there may be a few other pieces. The programs are designed in a way to be most efficient and effective, so if it makes sense for another department to deliver certain elements, then that would be done.

Environment committee  They're not regulations but, yes, they're all available publicly.

Environment committee  Well, there's no process for individuals to petition Treasury Board.

Environment committee  Any program that comes forward first requires cabinet approval and then Treasury Board approval for the terms and conditions.

Environment committee  Well, the gas tax fund's stated objective is to support and target sustainable municipal infrastructure. It's public transit, waste water, community energy systems, and solid waste. It has cleaner air, cleaner water, and GHG reduction objectives. Did you want other examples?

Environment committee  We're in the various phases. A number of the projects are starting or have started. These are pretty complex, major projects. The initial phases, after approvals are given, include a whole lot of planning and a lot of elements before actual construction starts. But they're all on

Environment committee  Personally, I wouldn't say there's a gap. The major projects are typically ones that larger communities are able to participate in. In order to avoid creating a gap, there is a community's component that focuses on the smaller communities. Also, the gas tax fund is accessible to