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Arctic Waters Experimental Pollution Regulations, 1982 (SOR/82-276).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Regulations respecting the deposit of oil in arctic waters for experimental purposes by Dome Petroleum Limited.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil Business/industry/corporations Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act. In particular, the Regulations authorize Dome Petroleum Limited to deposit oil in any location in arctic waters within a 100 metre radius of a certain location. However, Dome exceeds shall remedy any damage to property or the environment resulting from any excess deposit of oil made. The text consists of 4 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX