A Guide to Understanding the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

December 10, 2004

Table of Contents (TOC)

• 1.  Introduction
• 2.  Environmental Management in Canada
• 3.  CEPA 1999 Guiding Principles
• 4.  Environmental Protection Management Process
• 5.  Existing Substances
• 6.  New Substances
• 7.  Animate Products of Biotechnology
• 8.  Marine Environment and Disposal at Sea
• 9.  Vehicles, Engines and Fuels
• 10.  Hazardous Wastes
• 11.  Other Sources of Pollution and Wastes
• 12.  Environmental Emergencies
• 13.  Government Operations and Federal and Aboriginal Lands
• 14.  Enforcement
• 15.  Research and Monitoring
• 16.  Information Gathering and Reporting
• 17.  Public Participation
• 18.  Administrative Requirements
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

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