Midterm Flashcards
What are some pieces of legislation repealed in EMPA 2010?
o The Clean Air Act;
o The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002;
o The Litter Control Act; and
o The State of the Environment Report Act
What are the two types of water uses?
o Consumption
o Hygienic Uses
In a court proceedings an officer must stand
True
What are the two types of offences?
Summary Offence and Indictable
What legislation deals with recycling tires?
Scrap tire Management Regulations under EMPA
Who can call in a CEPA offence?
Anyone who is a resident of Canada, at least 18 years old, may apply for an investigation if any offence is committed that contravenes this act or any offence seems to have been committed
What section allows for the ‘Powers of a Peace Officer’ under EMPA?
S76
What section under EMPA describes a duty to provide safe drinking water?
S33
what section can you find how long is an ‘Immediate Environmental Protection Order’ in affect?
S55 EMPA
In what section can you find how long is an ‘I Environmental Protection Order’ in affect?
S56 EMPA
Where can you find information regarding who can report an investigation under CEPA?
SS17(1)
What is the charge section for someone ripping up a bed, bank, or boundary?
o 38(4) under EMPA
o 36(3) Fisheries
o 84(1)(c) CEPA
Under what section can you find information about the Federal ‘Environmental Damages Fund?’
S90
Where do you find powers of a peace officer under EMPA?
S76
What is the ‘catch all’ section under EMPA?
S8
What is an officers ‘Search Warrant Authority’ under EMPA?
S78.2
What are some of CEPA’s guiding principles?
polluter pay
Ecosystem based approach
What are result based regulations?
Accepted solution and alternate solutions to meet the outcomes of the regulations
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