SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

Under The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 2006

Commission File Number: 1-13064

NOVA Chemicals Corporation

1000 Seventh Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 5L5

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F o                                                                                         Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o                                                                                                    No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A.

A copy of the Registrant’s:

(a)                          Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces streamlined executive team

(b)                         Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces retirement of John Wheeler, CIO

(c)                          Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces retirement of senior executive Dale Spiess

 



is furnished herewith and is incorporated by reference into the following Registration Statements:

Registration Statement on Form S-8  #33-47673
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-520
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-9076
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-9078
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #33-86218
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #33-77308
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-11280
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-12910
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-101793
Registration Statement on Form S-8  #333-109424

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

NOVA Chemicals Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

August 4, 2006

/s/ Ronald E.J. Kemle

 

Ronald E.J. Kemle

 

Assistant Corporate Secretary

 

 

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EXHIBITS

Attached hereto is:

99.1                                   Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces streamlined executive team

99.2                                   Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces retirement of John Wheeler, CIO

99.3                               Press Release dated August 3, 2006; NOVA Chemicals announces retirement of senior executive Dale Spiess

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