|
Overview
Fees
Forms
Land Use Plan
Navigation
Dredging
Security
Patrol Boat
Environment
Sand
|
|
|
|
Environment
The Port Authority believes that sustainable economic development is possible
through effective management that balances economic growth with environmental
stewardship.
A variety of Port Authority programs assess and manage the risks of industrial
and commercial development to the local environment. The Port Authority is also
a strong proponent of joint estuary management efforts, as both a key player in
the Fraser River Estuary Management Program (FREMP), and a part of the Georgia
Basin Marine Vessel Air Quality Work Group, which has been established to
help to find ways to further reduce marine emissions.
The Port Authority's stewardship of the Fraser River is both complemented and
governed by federal, provincial, and local legislation.
Environmental Policy
- The Port Authority acknowledges the importance of preserving, protecting,
and improving the quality of the environment. The Port Authority believes construction,
maintenance, operation of Port facilities, and all land owned or administered
by the Port Authority should be consistent with the principles of sustainability and environmental
protection.
- The Port Authority is committed to conducting its corporate affairs in a proactive,
environmentally sensitive and responsible manner to safeguard the environment
and the health and safety of its tenants, the public and its employees.
- The Port Authority will comply with all applicable environmental laws, implement
measures, and manage all operations within its jurisdiction to minimize potential
hazards that may affect the environment, tenants, and employees
Policy Implementation Strategies
To accomplish its policy position, the Port Authority has committed to:
- Take a strong proactive position toward resolutions should generic, even global,
environmental issues threaten the integrity of the Port Authority's operations;
- Integrate environmental considerations into business planning, facilities,
operating practices, and training programs;
- Work in cooperation with all agencies, developing and implementing environmental
legislation and regulations in order to set priorities and ensure their effectiveness;
- Share information with stakeholders on the environmental aspects of operations
and undertakings;
- Ensure environmental impacts and hazards associated with the Port's operations
are identified and responsibly managed through regularly scheduled reviews of
facilities, operating practices and procedures;
- Seek cost effective ways of reducing the use of raw materials, toxic substances,
energy, water and other resources, and of reducing the generation of waste and
noise associated with its day to day operations;
- Undertake environmental audits of compliance with Federal, Provincial and
Municipal regulations, Port Authority operating regulations, Canada Marine Act
and Letters Patent requirements, codes of practice, corporate policy, etc.; and
- Identify and promote inventive ways of achieving economic advantages through
improved environmental practices.
If you are unable to find the information you require, see
contact us for details.
|
|
