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Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (SOR/2009-264).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Hazardous substances Authorization/permit
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. In particular, the purpose of the above-mentioned Regulations is to protect the environment and health of Canadians by setting concentration limits for VOCs in several categories of architectural coatings. The text, consisting of 20 sections, deals with the following aspects: application, prohibitions, permits, determination of voc concentration, test methods, accredited laboratory, labelling, record keeping and coming into force. The text consists of 20 sections and 1 Schedule.

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