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Contaminated Sites Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2002/171).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Indigenous peoples Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation enacts section 145 of the Environment Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to contaminated sites. The Regulations consists of 24 sections divided into 6 Parts as follows: Interpretation and application (1); Identification of contaminated sites (2); Restoration of contaminated sites (3); Liability for restoration of contaminated sites (4); Land treatment facilities (5); Administration (6). Four Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.yk.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Transport/storage, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX