environmental law

Question 1

environmental site assessment

Answer 1

• phase 1, 2 and 3 ESA
• phase 1: determine likelihood of contamination
• phase 2: assess contamination
• phase 3- remediate contamination

Question 2

contamination wholly on property

Answer 2

buyer can make a claim against seller

Question 3

contamination from neighbouring property

Answer 3

owners are responsible for contamination that slows onto other properties

Question 4

two goals of governmental regulations

Answer 4

1. offload remediation costs to others

2. prevent further contamination

Question 5

three legislative jurisdiction

Answer 5

1. federal - fisheries oceans, international issues
2. provincial - air quality, parks, hazardous goods, disposal, permits, land use
3. municipal - sets bylaws and zoning

Question 6

four environmental assessment processes

Answer 6

1, screening - small projects

2. comprehensive study - small projects
3. mediation - large projects
4. panel review - large projects