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English

ISBN / Resource ID:

LEX-FAOC085506

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The present Code of practice provides for the beneficial use of specified industrial by-products on land. Moreover, the Code provides consistent requirements across the province and protects the quality of soil as well as the surface and groundwater on sites where the by-products are applied. As of September 1, 2007 a discharger must complete and submit a notification form at least 30 days prior to a proposed soil amendment application greater than 5m3. The text consists of 12 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); Soil amendment storage (2); Application of soil amendments to land (3). One Schedule is enclosed.

Implements: Environmental Management Act ([SBC 2003] Chapter 53). (2016-01-01)

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Autores e editores

Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s):

DeFranchis, Elfriede (CONSLEGB)

Publisher(s):

Government of British Columbian (Canada)

Provedor de dados

FAO Legal Office (FAOLEX)

The FAO Legal Office provides in-house counsel in accordance with the Basic Texts of the Organization, gives legal advisory services to FAO members, assists in the formulation of

Foco geográfico

Canadá

Américas

América do Norte

Code of Practice for Soil Amendments (B.C. Reg. 210/2007).