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

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.