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Hazardous and Special Products (O. Reg. 449/21:).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Oil Fertilizers/nutrients Classification/declassification Waste management Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Hazards Liability/compensation Pesticides Pollution control Processing/handling Waste disposal Waste prevention Education Monitoring Registration
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

For the purposes of section 60 of the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, S.O. 2016, c. 12, Sched. 1 (the Act), hazardous and special product (HSP) are a designated class of material; HSP means any material that is of a type listed in the definitions of Category A, Category B, Category C, Category D or Category E. The Regulations establish exemptions, how collection system shall be established and operated in relation to Category A or Category B (Part IV) and Categories C and E (Part V). Part VII is education and promotion; Part VIII registration and Part IX auditing, reporting and record-keeping. “Category A” means any of the following types of materials: Non-refillable pressurized containers; Oil filters. “Category B” means any of the following types of materials: Antifreeze; Oil containers; Paints and coatings; Pesticides; Refillable pressurized containers.; Solvents. “Category C” means any of the following types of materials: Barometers; Thermometers; Thermostats. “Category D” means any of the following types of materials:. Fertilizers. “Category E” means any of the following types of materials: Refillable propane containers.

Full text
English
Website
www.ontario.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (S.O. 2016, c. 12, Sch. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2016 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Public health, Emissions, Climate change, Hazardous substances, Education, Consumer protection, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Institution, Monitoring, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Environmental planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX