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Release and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations (SOR/2011-90).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Early warning system Hazards Institution Pollution control Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The text consists of 2 sections and 1 Schedule containing a list of official bodies to be notified in case of release of hazardous substances or environmental emergencies.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Institution, Public participation, EIA, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX