Substance Release Regulation (Alta. Reg. 124/93). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Regulation concerns the control of air emissions and is divided in 4 Parts. Part 1 is dedicated to visible emissions, it contains provisions on certification of emission readers and also sets the maximum opacity of visible emissions. Part 2 refers to particulate release and determines, among others, the maximum concentration of particulates in each effluent stream from a source to the ambient air. Part 3 is for gaseous emissions from vinyl chloride and polyvinylchloride plants. Part 4 contains general provisions and affirms the due diligence defense, according to which no person shall be convicted of an offence under this Regulation if that person establishes on a balance of probabilities that he took all reasonable steps to prevent its commission (sect. 16). Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12). Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX