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Environmental Management Act ([SBC 2003] Chapter 53).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Framework law Basic legislation Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Authorization/permit Soil pollution/quality Soil conservation/soil improvement Mining Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

A piece of basic legislation in the field of environmental management. The text consists of 179 sections divided into 12 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions (1); Prohibitions and authorizations (2); Municipal waste management (3); Contaminated site remediation (4); Remediation of mineral exploration sites and mines (5); Clean air provisions (6); Powers in relation to managing the environment (7); Appeals (8); Compliance (9); General (10); Transitional provisions and consequential amendments (11).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Waste Management Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 482).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Institution, Standards, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Special fund, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Code of Practice for Soil Amendments (B.C. Reg. 210/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Sewerage, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Code of Practice for the Slaughter and Poultry Processing Industries (B.C. Reg. 246/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2007)

Keyword: Slaughtering, Poultry, Animal by-products, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Finfish Aquaculture Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 256/2002).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Standards, Protection of environment, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Aquatic animals, Waste disposal, Waste management, Registration, Sewerage, Waste non-domestic sources, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Landfill Gas Management Regulation (B.C. Reg. 391/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Monitoring, Transport/storage, Natural gas, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Asphalt Plant Regulation (B.C. Reg. 217/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2007)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (B.C. Reg. 498/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2011)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Biofuel, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antisapstain Chemical Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 300/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Data Quality Assurance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 301/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Sites Regulation (B.C. Reg. 375/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2014)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (B.C. Reg. 330/81).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2004)

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Discharge Regulation (B.C. Reg. 320/2004).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Registration, Environmental fees/charges, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Recyclable Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 133/92).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Regulation (B.C. Reg. 519/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rebate of Waste Management Fees Regulation (B.C. Reg. 267/2000).

Legislation | Canada | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oil and Gas Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 254/2005).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Oil, Natural gas, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Registration, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recycling Regulation (B.C. Reg. 449/2004)

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Appeal Board Procedure Regulation (B.C. 1/82).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 63/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2009)

Keyword: Animal production, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antifreeze Regulation (B.C. Reg. 142/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling Industry Environmental Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 200/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Code of Practice for the Discharge of Produced Water from Coalbed Gas Operations (B.C.Reg. 156/2005).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2008)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Code of Practice for the Concrete and Concrete Products Industry (B.C. Reg. 329/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Registration, Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (B.C. Reg. 387/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Certification, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mushroom Compost Facilities Regulation (B.C. Reg. 413/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Code of Practice for Industrial Non-Hazardous Waste Landfills Incidental to the Wood Processing Industry (B.C. Reg. 263/2010).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Sewerage, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Permit Fees Regulation (B.C. Reg. 299/92).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Hazardous substances, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land-Based Finfish Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 68/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Pollution control, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Haisla Nation Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Regulations (SOR/2012-293).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2014)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Land tenure, Land reform, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Port of Prince Rupert Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities Regulations (SOR/2016-260).

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Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid Fuel Burning Domestic Appliance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 218/2016).

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX