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Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (c. Q-2, r. 15).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Agricultural land Farming Agricultural development Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Emissions Air quality/air pollution Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation implements the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2, s. 31.0.1). Section 1 establishes that the Regulation applies to every operator whose enterprise, facility or establishment emits a contaminant listed in Schedules A and A.1 into the atmosphere at a level that is equal to or greater than the reporting threshold prescribed for the contaminant. Moreover, the provisions of the Regulation apply in a reserved area or an agricultural zone established under the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1). The text consists of 11 sections divided into 4 Parts as follows: Scope, purpose and interpretation (I); Standards for the mandatory reporting of emissions of certain contaminants responsible for toxic pollution, acid rain and smog into the atmosphere (II); Offences (III); Miscellaneous (IV).

Full text
English
Website
www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2016)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Institution, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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