Regulation respecting the prevention of water pollution in livestock operations (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.18)

Subject

Livestock, Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Animal production Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Authorization/permit Standards Policy/planning Certification Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to the prevention of water pollution in livestock operations. Section 2 establishes that no person shall construct or undertake to operate a new livestock operation, expand, change types of livestock or increase the number of animal units, or install or modify a manure storage site without having obtained a certificate of authorization for that purpose from the Minister. The text consists of 51 sections divided into 8 Parts as follows: Interpretation (I); Certificate of authorization (II); Siting standards (III); General manure management standards (IV); Manure storage (V); Manure disposal and use (VI); Yards (VII); Final provisions (VIII). Eight Schedules are enclosed.

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

Repealed by

Regulation respecting the burial of contaminated soils (c. Q-2, r. 18).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Offences/penalties, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX