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Waste Control Regulation (Alta Reg. 192/96).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous waste Waste non-domestic sources Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Regulation concerns the management of waste, it consists of 46 sections divided into 6 Parts. Part 1 contains provisions related to hazardous waste, Part 2 to hazardous recyclables and Part 3 to non-hazardous waste. Each of these Parts contains prescriptions on the safe management and disposal of waste. Under Part 4, if an approval or a registration is required in respect of a waste management facility, excluding an on-site facility, or a hazardous recyclable facility, the Director shall require the applicant for the approval or registration to provide security before operation or reclamation of the facility commences. The Regulation also provides standards for landfills (sect. 37) and requires records of waste management operations to be kept. The Regulation is completed by 4 Schedules.

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