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Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters (c. Q-2, r.18.1.2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Oil Waste non-domestic sources Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to the recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters. In particular, its purpose is to reduce the quantity of residual materials to be eliminated by encouraging the recovery and reclamation of discarded used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters. The Regulation applies to mineral, synthetic or vegetable oils used for lubrication, heat insulation or transfer in motorized vehicles or equipment or in the operation of hydraulic or transmission systems. Those oils include in particular the oils listed in Schedule I. The text consists of 18 sections divided into 5 Parts as follows: Purpose and scope (I); Recovery and reclamation requirements (II); Communication requirements (III); Exemptions (IV); Penal (V). Three 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