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Environmental Management Act ([SBC 2003] Chapter 53).

Country
Canada
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
A piece of basic legislation in the field of environmental and waste management. The text consists of 179 sections divided into 12 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions (1); Prohibitions and authorizations in the field of waste management (2); Municipal waste management (3); Contaminated site remediation (4); Remediation of mineral exploration sites and mines (5); Clean air provisions (6); Powers in relation to managing the environment (7); Appeals (8); Compliance (9); General (10); Transitional provisions and consequential amendments (11).
In particular the Act establishes prohibitions and authorizations for waste disposal; management of hazardous waste; contains provisions on packaging, product containers and single-use products and littering; municipal waste management(sewerage); contaminated site remediation (identification; liability; remediation); clean air provisions; provisions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste management facilities; powers in Relation to Managing the Environment (Pollution Assessment EIA, Prevention and Abatement; area based management plans; spill preparedness, response and recovery); appeals; conservation office service; compliance).
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bc85489.pdf
Web site
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca
Notes
The Act is current to 1st of March 2024. the Act includes amendments up to BC Reg 187/2023.The present Act repeals the Environmental Management Act [SBC 1996] Chapter 118).
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Revised Statutes and Consolidated Regulations of British Columbia.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (BC Reg 152/2019).
Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management (BC Reg 8/2019).
Port of Prince Rupert Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities Regulations (SOR/2016-260).
Solid Fuel Burning Domestic Appliance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 218/2016).
Environmental Appeal Board Procedure Regulation, BC Reg 240/2015.
Administrative Penalties (Environmental Management Act) Regulation (BC Reg 133/2014).
Haisla Nation Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Regulations (SOR/2012-293).
Municipal Wastewater Regulation (BC Reg 87/2012).
Code of Practice for Industrial Non-Hazardous Waste Landfills Incidental to the Wood Processing Industry (B.C. Reg. 263/2010).
Antifreeze Regulation (B.C. Reg. 142/2009).
Landfill Gas Management Regulation (B.C. Reg. 391/2008).
Code of Practice for the Concrete and Concrete Products Industry (B.C. Reg. 329/2007).
Code of Practice for the Slaughter and Poultry Processing Industries (B.C. Reg. 246/2007).
Code of Practice for Soil Amendments (B.C. Reg. 210/2007).
Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling Industry Environmental Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 200/2007).
Oil and Gas Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 254/2005).
Code of Practice for the Discharge of Produced Water from Coalbed Gas Operations (B.C.Reg. 156/2005).
Recycling Regulation (B.C. Reg. 449/2004)
Waste Discharge Regulation (B.C. Reg. 320/2004).
Finfish Aquaculture Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 256/2002).
Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (BC Reg 18/2002).
Rebate of Waste Management Fees Regulation (B.C. Reg. 267/2000).
Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (B.C. Reg. 387/99).
Mushroom Compost Facilities Regulation (B.C. Reg. 413/98).
Asphalt Plant Regulation (B.C. Reg. 217/97).
Contaminated Sites Regulation (B.C. Reg. 375/96).
Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (B.C. Reg. 498/95).
Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Regulation (B.C. Reg. 519/95).
Gasoline Vapour Control Regulation (BC Reg 226/95).
Public Notification Regulation, BC Reg 202/94.
Land-Based Finfish Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 68/94).
Permit and Approval Fees and Charges Regulation (B.C. Reg. 299/92).
Storage of Recyclable Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 133/92).
Pulp Mill and Pulp and Paper Mill Liquid Effluent Control Regulation, BC Reg 470/90.
Antisapstain Chemical Waste Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 300/90).
Environmental Data Quality Assurance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 301/90).
Placer Mining Waste Control Regulation, BC Reg 107/89.
Hazardous Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 63/88).
Environmental Appeal Board Procedure Regulation (B.C. 1/82).
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (B.C. Reg. 330/81).
Repeals
Waste Management Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 482).