Environmental legislation Federal, Provincial, And Municipal Flashcards

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What does TDG stand for?

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Trasport of dangerous Goods Act which is to protect the public when dangerous goods are being transported. The rule is written so that proper information has been provided for thos who handle the dangerous goods

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Are WHMIS and TDG labelling requirements the same?

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Not always

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WHMIS covers what?

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  • Labelling of products
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Worker Education
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What is SARA stand for?

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Species at risk act which basically protects the endangered or threatened species from hunman activities as well as the ecosystem.

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What does COSEWIC stand for?

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Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada - assess and lists species at risk

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Who is the lead minister for SARA?

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Minister of the Environment (Canada)

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Where are most of the BC’s species at risk found?

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Riparian and aquatic habitats

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Expand on SARA compensation provision

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Reimburses for projects that follow the act

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What does CCME stand for?

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Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (concerned eith pollution and contamination)

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What is the Fisheries Act?

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Lead federal role in managing Canada’s fisheries and safeguarding its water

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What does FSZ stand for?

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Fisheries Sensitive Zone. Channels, wetlands, riparian areas

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What is the Riparian zone

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Vegetation located next to streams that have a direct influence on aquatic habitat

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What does LOD stand for?

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Large Organic Debris

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DFO has no-net-loss (NNL) policy

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The goal is have net gain (2:1) or no loss of the productive fish habitat

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What is the purpose of Ecological Balance Sheet?

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To make sure we have not net loss for the ecosystem that is being affected

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What does FRPA stand for?

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Forests and Range Protective Act: protects forestry areas and governs forest related activities

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What was the former name for Local Government Act?

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Municipal Act

18
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Riparian Areas Regulation

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Formerly known as fish protection act

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What does WSP stand for?

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Water sustainability Act - Ensure a sustainable suplly if fresh, clean water that meets the needs of BC’s residents today and in the future

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What does WPA stand for?

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Water Protection Act - confirms the Province’s ownership of surface and groundwater. 13 registrants. Applies to projects requiring “instream works” (i.e. culvert installation)

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What is in-stream window?

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Means there is reduced risk of damage to the aquatic organisms during specific amount of time

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Explain what Timing Window is?

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A period of when the construction is permitted

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What is the Wild Life Act?

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Protects the wild life and wildlife habitat

24
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What is Develop with Care 2014?

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Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in BC

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How many municipalities are there in Metro Vancouver?

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21 Municipalities