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Code of practice for landfills.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste management Waste disposal Monitoring Registration Soil pollution/quality Data collection/reporting Standards Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Code lays down provisions relating to the practice of landfill. The text consists of 12 Parts as follows: Preface (1); Introduction (2); Definitions (3); Registration (4); Person responsible’s duty (5); Sitting and design requirement (6); Operating requirements (7); Monitoring, analysis and corrective action (8); Reclamation, closure and post-closure care (9); Record keeping (10); Reporting (11); Code amendment (12).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX