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Environment
Federal and Provincial Environment Regulations
In addition to its own programs, the Port Authority follows environmental protection
legislation set by various government bodies. These include but may not be limited
to:
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the principal federal
environmental statute
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act - creates a federal process
for environmental assessments and includes the Canadian Port Authority
Environmental Assessment Regulations
- Canada Shipping Act - sets standards for domestic and international
shipping in Canada
- Canada Wildlife Act - protects wildlife and its habitats in Canada
- Canada Fisheries Act - regulates fish protection and fish habitat conservation
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act - sets standards for safety
in transporting dangerous goods
- BC Waste Management Act (WMA) - sets regulations for special waste disposal, contaminated site remediation, and
ozone depleting substances and other holocarbon regulations
- BC Water Act - regulates use, licensing, and changes in BC streams
and other bodies of water
Other Environmental Regulations
- Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw
- Greater Vancouver Regional District Sewer Use Bylaw
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