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PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (SOR/97-109).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management International trade Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into force on 4 February 1997.
Abstract

The present Regulations continue in force under the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the export of PCB waste. No person shall export PCB waste a) to a country other than the United States; and b) for any purpose other than for disposal. The text consists of 14 sections dealing with definition of terms, sphere of application, export procedures, PCB waste notice, conditions, alternative arrangements, liability insurance and repeal. Three 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