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Bill C-74
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Summary
BILL C-74
SHORT TITLE
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
INTERPRETATION
HER MAJESTY
PART I
ADMINISTRATION
Advisory Committees
Agreements Respecting Administration
Agreements Respecting Equivalent Provisions
PART II
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Interpretation
Environmental Registry
Rights under Other Parts
Voluntary Reports
Investigation of Offences
Environmental Protection Action
Action to Prevent or Compensate Loss
Other Matters
PART III
INFORMATION GATHERING, CODES OF PRACTICE
Interpretation
Environmental Data and Research
Information Gathering
Objectives, Guidelines and Codes of Practice
PART IV
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Pollution Prevention Plans
Model Plans and Guidelines
Voluntary Initiatives
PART V
CONTROLLING TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Interpretation
General
Information Gathering
Priority Substances and Other Substances
Substances and Activities New to Canada
Regulation of Toxic Substances
Release of Toxic Substances
Export and Import of Substances
PART VI
BIOTECHNOLOGY
PART VII
CONTROLLING POLLUTION AND MANAGING WASTES
DIVISION I
NUTRIENTS
DIVISION II
PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT FROM LAND-BASED SOURCES OF POLLUTION
DIVISION III
DISPOSAL AT SEA
DIVISION IV
FUELS
DIVISION V
VEHICLE, ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT EMISSIONS
DIVISION VI
INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION
DIVISION VII
INTERNATIONAL WATER POLLUTION
DIVISION VIII
CONTROL OF MOVEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FINAL DISPOSAL
PART VIII
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS RELATED TO EMERGENCIES
PART IX
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND FEDERAL AND ABORIGINAL LAND
Interpretation
Application
Objectives, Guidelines and Codes of Practice
Regulations
Information about Works and Activities
Release of Substances
PART X
ENFORCEMENT
Interpretation
Designation of Inspectors, Investigators and Analysts
Inspection
Search
Detention
Detention of Ships
Assistance to Inspectors, Investigators and Analysts
Forfeiture
Environmental Protection Compliance Orders
Review Officers
Reviews
Federal Court
Offences and Punishment
Sentencing Criteria
Discharge
Environmental Protection Alternative Measures
Contraventions
Other Remedies
Defence
PART XI
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
Disclosure of Information
Economic Instruments
Regulations Respecting Fees and Charges
General Regulation-making Powers and Exemptions
Prepublication Requirements
Board of Review Proceedings
Report to Parliament
PART XII
CONSEQUENTIAL AND CONDITIONAL INTO FORCE
Consequential Amendments
Canada Shipping Act
Criminal Code
Food and Drugs Act
Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Conditional Amendments
Repeal
Coming into Force
SCHEDULE I
SCHEDULE II
SCHEDULE III
SCHEDULE IV
SCHEDULE V
SCHEDULE VI
TABLE OF PROVISIONS