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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Environment Canada.

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Nuclear energy Hazardous substances Environmental standards Hazards Early warning system Public health Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The participants of the present Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Environment Canada in carrying out their respective mandates shall cooperate and support each other, as appropriate, in meeting their responsibilities in relation to environmental conservation and protection and in other areas of mutual interest. The participants agree to: a)inform and advise each other on their current policies, programmes, standards and regulations or legislation concerning the protection of the environment, and the management of toxic substances in relation to nuclear facilities and activities of concern to each other; b) cooperate with each other on regulatory matters of mutual concern involving the nuclear industry; c) cooperate with each other in matters of mutual interest related to nuclear emergency preparedness and response. The Annex lays down provisions relating to the Environmental Occurrence Cooperation Protocol. For the purpose of the Protocol an "environmental occurrence" is a discharge into the natural environment, from or out of a structure, vehicle or other container that is abnormal in quality or quantity in light of all circumstances of the discharge or is out of the normal course of events. The Department and the Commission agree that notification of environmental occurrences is critical for the protection of the environment and human health.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Plant variety, Endangered species, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Department of the Environment Act (R.S. 1985, c. E-10).

Legislation | Canada | 1985

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2017)

Keyword: Institution, Radiation, Nuclear energy, Pollution control, Hazards, Early warning system, Public health, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Migratory Birds Convention Act (1994, S.C. 1994, c. 22).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX