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Chlor-Alkali Mercury Liquid Effluent Regulations (C.R.C., c. 811 C.R).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Regulations respecting deleterious substances in liquid effluents from chlor-alkali plants.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enforce the Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14). In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to pollution caused by deleterious substances in liquid effluents from mercury plants. Section 5 establishes the threshold value for mercury contained in effluents. The text – consisting of 10 sections – deals with the following aspects: method of collecting samples, reference production rate, analytical test method, calculation of actual deposit. Three Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX