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