If you want to learn about sites in
British Columbia which may be, are, or have been contaminated,
there are a number of ways you can use to access that
type of information. Direct links and detailed guidance
are provided in the following links:
The Land Remediation Section is involved
with thousands of sites throughout British Columbia
of varying sizes and complexities. Information regarding,
and / or links to a few of the largest or most complex
sites are listed below.
Britannia
The Provincial Government acts as
both the statutory regulator and the remediator, on
behalf of the potential responsible parties, at the
Britannia Mine Site. Different provincial ministries
are responsible for carrying out these separate functions.
The role of statutory regulator is
carried out by the Director, Environmental Management
Branch, Ministry of Environment. Information about the
regulatory process, including orders issued under the
Waste Management Act and correspondence between
the Director and various parties associated with the
Britannia site can be found on the following web
page.
The role of remediator on behalf
of potential responsible parties is taken by the Ministry
of Agriculture and Land. It maintains a web
page dedicated to this site.
