Mining and Metallurgy Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. M190). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Manitoba Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1987 (1997) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Recursos minerales Palabra clave Minería Responsabilidad/indemnización Calidad del aire/contaminación del aire Control de la contaminación 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 1 February 1988. Resumen This Act concerns the liability of owners and operators of mining, milling, smelting and refining works and plants. Under section 4, a person erecting or constructing, or who has erected or constructed, or who is maintaining or operating, in any district any works or plants is not liable for damage occasioned, directly or indirectly, in any district by reason of (a) the emission or escapement into the atmosphere of (i) sulphur gases or other noxious smoke, fumes, or gases; or (ii) all kinds of dust including tailings dust; or (b) noise or vibration; or (c) tailings, slag, silt, or other waste or water, discharged or released in the course of operating the works or plant or plants. The Act provides for arbitration for damages occurring outside the districts and for compensation without arbitration. Texto completo Francés/Inglés Página web www.gov.mb.ca