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PCB Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 52/95).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Transport/storage Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 11 April 1995.
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Environment Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the management of hazardous substances and hazardous waste. Section 3 establishes that PCB liquids, PCB solids, and PCB substances are designated as dangerous goods; and PCB waste is designated as waste dangerous goods. The text – consisting of 16 sections – deal with the following aspects: access to site, location of site, authorization to enter a site, storage site, maintenance and inspection, labelling requirements, maintenance of books and records and reporting requirements.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX