Provincial Regulatory Authorities

The guideline proposes emission limits for new kilns in the cement manufacturing industry, and makes some recommendations on emission reductions from existing plants that are being modified or upgraded. Regional or provincial regulatory authorities could decide to impose stricter standards in response to local air-quaHty problems. 

Establish regulatory bodies and codes of responsibilities, authority, and accountability Provide adequate resources to regulatory bodies to carry out their responsibilities. Provide oversight and feedback loops to ensure that provincial regulatory bodies are doing their job adequately. 

Canadian regulations generally mirror the U.S. regulatory requirements. Contact your supplier or the appropriate federal, provincial, or local authorities for more detailed information. 

SCHEME 1 Procedure leading to the regulation of a substance by the Canadian Environmental Contaminants Act. Steps 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, and 14 are initiated by the two regulatory agencies (Environment Canada and Health and Welfare Canada) while steps 3 and 8 imply consultation with provincial authorities and other federal agencies. The Advisory Committee (steps 5 and 6) is a non-mandatory consultative body. The Environmental Contaminants Act Board of Review (steps 11 and 12) must hold a hearing if an objection is filed (step 10). Decision to add the substance to the schedule is made at the government level (step 13). (For more details see Crowley et al. 1986 Crowley 1985.)... 

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