This code is the fourth in a series of five documents developed for the steam electric power generation (SEPG) industry under Part 1, Section 8 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. These technical guides are meant for fossil fuel and nuclear power stations. The codes, however, apply only to the non-radioactive aspects of nuclear stations. This report outlines environmental concerns associated with the operation of SEPG stations and recommends practice to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of the operation of new of modified steam electric power generating stations.

Issued also in French under title: Code de recommandations techniques pour la protection de l'environnement applicable aux centrales thermiques, phase de l'exploitation. "Fourth in a series of five documents"--Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-44).