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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act ([SBC 2007] Chapter 42).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Ozone layer Climate change
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the reduction of greenhouse gas. For the purpose of the present Act “greenhouse gas" means any or all of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride and any other substance prescribed by regulation. The text consists of 14 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: BC Greenhouse gas emissions targets (1); Carbon neutral public sector (2); General provisions (3).

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Emission Offsets Regulation (B.C. Reg. 393/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Carbon Neutral Government Regulation (B.C. Reg. 392/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX