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

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
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
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act consists of 189 sections, divided into 14 Parts, and provides for the management of the environment in Yukon. Part 1 is dedicated to environmental rights, Part 2 to environmental responsibilities, it establishes the Yukon Council on the Economy and Environment and regulates its operation. Part 3 is dedicated to partnerships with the Government of Canada, with Yukon municipalities and with the private sector and non-governmental organizations. Part 4 concerns administration of the Act, Part 5 integrated resource planning and management and Part 6 development approvals and permits. Part 7 is dedicated to waste management, Part 8 to waste reduction and recycling, Part 9 to the release of contaminants, Part 10 to the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and pesticides and Part 11 to spills. Part 13 concerns enforcement of the Act and related regulations and Part 14 provides for offences and penalties.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pesticides Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1994/125).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Certification, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2000/127).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Registration, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Special Waste Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1995/047).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid Waste Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 2000/11).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1999/26).

Legislation | Canada | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spills Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1996/193).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Emissions Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1998/207).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Game Farm Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1995/015).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2009)

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage Tank Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1996/194).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Registration, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Beverage Container Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1992/136).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2016)

Keyword: Solid waste, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Recycling/reuse, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage Tank Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1996/194).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Royalties/fees, Registration, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1997/29).

Legislation | Canada | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Procedural matters, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designated Materials Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2003/184).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2016)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recycling Fund Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 1992/135).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Institution, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX