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Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.38).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Natural gas Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to the quality of the atmosphere. In particular, its purpose is to establish ambient air standards and emission standards for particulate matters, vapours and gases, emission opacity standards as well as control measures for the prevention, elimination or reduction of contaminant discharge from stationary sources. The text consists of 27 sections divided into 9 Parts as follows: Interpretation (I); General provisions (II); Ambient air standards (III); Opacity of emission (IV); Emission of organic compounds (V); Emission of odours (VI); Fugitive emissions (VII); Particulate matter general emission standards (VIII); Use of fossil fuels (IX).

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