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Regulation respecting halocarbons (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.29).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Ozone layer Emissions Air quality/air pollution Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Climate change
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

The present Regulation enacts the Environment Quality Act. The provisions of the Regulation apply to any halocarbon, whether existing alone or in a mixture, and to its isomers. Its purpose is to ensure the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer against depletion caused by emissions into the atmosphere of halocarbons used in particular in refrigeration or air conditioning systems. Its purpose is also to minimize the increase in the greenhouse effect linked to emissions of certain halocarbon

Full text
English
Website
www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).

Legislation | Canada | 1972 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Research, Institution, Flood, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX