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Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 25/96).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Solid waste Recycling/reuse Waste prevention Waste non-domestic sources Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 6 February 1996.
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Environment Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to the management of solid waste. In particular, section 4 establishes the Resource Recovery Fund to: a) develop and implement industry stewardship programmes; b) fund municipal or regional diversion programmes; c) develop and operate a deposit-refund system for beverage containers; d) develop education and awareness of source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting; and e) promote the development of value-added manufacturing in the Province.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX