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Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and certain other Compounds Regulations (SOR/2008-178).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Emissions Transport/storage Internal trade Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enforce the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33). The purpose of the Regulations is to improve the protection of Canada’s environment and the health of Canadians by minimizing the risks posed by the use, storage and release of perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts and certain compounds and by accelerating the elimination of these substances. The text – consisting of 8 sections – deals with the following aspects: application, exceptions, prohibited and permitted activities, analysis by accredited laboratory, reports, certifications, coming into force.

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