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Enforcement officers are responsible for conducting
inspections, responding to tips and complaints and for investigating
alleged violations. Inspections are conducted to verify compliance
with federal environmental legislation, regulations, permit conditions
and orders. CEPA Regulations include:
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Chlorobiphenyls (PCB) Regulations
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Fuels Regulations
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Export & Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations
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New Substances Notification Regulations
•
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations
Fisheries
Act Regulations include:
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Pulp and Paper Effluent
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Metal Mining Effluent
• Petroleum Refinery
Effluent
and various industries subject to the general pollution
prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act. Each year Environment
Canada enforcement officers conduct from 400 to 700 inspections
and investigations and respond to over 200 tips and complaints in
BC and Yukon.
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Investigators
primary enforcement role is the investigation of alleged offences and
the gathering of evidence to support an enforcement action. In cases,
where charges are laid, prosecutions are conducted by the Regional Department
of Justice.