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Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 403/03).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Pollution control Hazardous waste Recycling/reuse Royalties/fees Transport/storage Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Liability/compensation Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 25 of the Environmental Protection Act. In particular, the Regulations require "brand owners" of covered electronic products to operate or participate in an approved stewardship programme. Retailers charge consumers an Environmental Handling Fee ("EHF") to cover the costs of collecting and recycling covered goods, and management of the programme. Products covered by the present Regulations include televisions, computers, peripherals, monitors, printers, scanners, audio and video playback devices, telephones, fax machines, and cell phones and other mobile devices. The text consists of 50 sections divided into 7 Parts as follows: Interpretation (I); Recycling facility permit (II); Endorsement (III); Electronic products (IV); Used oil (V); Lead acid batteries (VI); General and transitional (VII).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Pollution control, Waste management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Well sinking/boreholes, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX