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Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (SOR/2005-149).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances International trade Recycling/reuse Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enact subsection 332(1)a of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the export and import of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material. Section 7 establishes that every person that proposes to export, import or convey in transit a hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material must personally submit a notice to the Minister in writing within 12 months before the export, import or transit. The text consists of 42 sections. Ten Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Institution, Public participation, EIA, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/92-637).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Internal trade, International trade, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX