A piece of basic legislation in the field of environmental and waste management. The text consists of 179 sections divided into 12 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions (1); Prohibitions and authorizations in the field of waste management (2); Municipal waste management (3); Contaminated site remediation (4); Remediation of mineral exploration sites and mines (5); Clean air provisions (6); Powers in relation to managing the environment (7); Appeals (8); Compliance (9); General (10); Transitional provisions and consequential amendments (11). In particular the Act establishes prohibitions and authorizations for waste disposal; management of hazardous waste; contains provisions on packaging, product containers and single-use products and littering; municipal waste management(sewerage); contaminated site remediation (identification; liability; remediation); clean air provisions; provisions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste management facilities; powers in Relation to Managing the Environment (Pollution Assessment EIA, Prevention and Abatement; area based management plans; spill preparedness, response and recovery); appeals; conservation office service; compliance).
加拿大 · 2003-10-23