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Air pollution — Local Air Quality (O. Reg. 419/05).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 30 November 2005.
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to air pollution and the local air quality. The text contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “air pollution episode”, “air pollution index”, “equipment”, “emission rate”, “fuel burning equipment”, “incinerator”, etc. No person shall cause or permit to be caused the emission of any air contaminant to such extent or degree as may, a) cause discomfort to persons; b) cause loss of enjoyment of normal use of property; c) interfere with normal conduct of business; or d)cause damage to property. The text consists of 39 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: Interpretation and application (I); Contaminant concentrations and dispersion modelling (II); Miscellaneous (III). Seven Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2021)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX