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Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (C.C.S.M.c. C 205).

País/Territorio
Canadá
Subdivisión territorial
Manitoba
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1996 (2021)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Saneamiento de suelos Principio contaminador-pagador Sustancias peligrosas
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 15 May 1997.
Resumen

The purpose of this Act is to provide for remediation of contaminated sites in order to reduce the risks of further damage for human health and the environment and, where practicable, to restore such sites. Under the Act, contaminant means any product, substance or organism that is foreign to or in excess of the natural constituents of the environment at the site and that (a) has affected, is affecting or may affect the natural, physical, chemical or biological quality of the environment, or (b) is, or is likely to be, injurious or damaging to the health or safety of a person. Part 2 is dedicated to the investigation and identification of sites, Part 3 identifies the persons responsible for remediation. Among others, the owner of the contaminated sites is responsible or the person who contaminated the site. Part 4 covers remediation plans and remediation orders, Part 5 the apportionment of responsibilities for remediation and the limits of responsibility. Part 6 provides for cost recovery, Part 7 for appeals and Part 8 for offences and penalties.

Texto completo
Francés/Inglés
Página web
www.gov.mb.ca

Referencias - Legislación

Implementado por

Contaminated Sites Remediation Regulation (Man. Reg. 105/97).

Legislación | Canadá | 1997 (2000)

Palabra clave: Expropiación, Registro, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Derechos/cánones, Conservación de suelos/mejoramiento de suelos, Contaminación del suelo/calidad

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX