Environmental Penalties (O. Reg. 222/07).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The present Regulation enforces the Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 19). In particular, the Regulations provides details of how, when and to which type of violation environmental penalties shall be applied so that persons shall be encouraged to: a) take steps to prevent contraventions; b) take steps to mitigate the effects of contraventions and to prevent their recurrence; c) implement environmental management systems; and d) enter into agreements under subsection 182.1 (9) of the Act to take steps for the protection of the natural environment. The text consists of 19 sections and 4 Tables.

Full text

English

Website

www.ontario.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Coal, Oil, Energy conservation/energy production, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Air quality/air pollution, Court/tribunal, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Institution, Offences/penalties, Registration, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Standards, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX