Companies that hold an Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Management System) for the transport of municipal waste, liquid industrial waste, or hazardous waste or are registered under the Environmental Activity Sector Register (EASR) for waste transport are required to have their drivers undergo specific environmental training. Ontario’s General – Waste Regulation (Ontario Regulation 347) under the […]
The United States Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) recently published their newest guidance document, Implementing Advanced Site Characterization Tools. Advanced site characterization tools (ASCTs) are capable of rapid implementation and data generation and can be used to provide data for a more precise and accurate conceptual site model. Although these tools have been available for several […]
Ingram Asphalt Inc., located in Toronto, was recently convicted of five violations under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and was fined $175,000 plus a victim surcharge of $43,750. The company was given 24 months to pay the fine. The convictions relate to permitting the discharge of Benzo(a)Pyrene, a contaminant that exceeded established standards, and for violating […]
The Government of British Columbia recently announced that it has created a CleanBC Industry Fund that will invest the money raised through carbon taxes on projects throughout the province. The province has put $12.5 million into the fund and expects that additional contributions from industry will raise the total fund value to more than $55 million […]
Representatives of Hay River Mobile Home Park Ltd., located in Northwest Territories, recently plead guilty in response to a charge of violating subsection 36(3) of the Canada Fisheries Act. The company was fined $150,000, which will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund. Under the subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, no person shall […]
After much speculation and delay, the Province of Ontario finally announced that the On-site and Excess Soil Regulation will take effect on July 1, 2020. In a speech at the Excess Soil Symposium in Ajax, Ontario, the Environmental Minister, Jeff Yurek announced that the government is moving ahead with making changes to and finalizing the regulations under […]
The town of Asbestos, Quebec is known mainly for its asbestos mine, the largest employer for the town of approximately 7,000. The mine, until recently, was the largest asbestos mine in the world. The Town is located about 180 km east of Montreal, in the Estrie region of southeastern Quebec The Town Council recently issued a […]
The Hazardous Waste & Environmental Response Conference is scheduled for November 25th & 26th at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The event is co-hosted by the Ontario Waste Management Association and Hazmat Management Magazine. This 2-day conference provides an essential and timely forum to discuss the management of hazardous waste and special materials, […]
The Ontario government is proposing legislative amendments to expand the use of administrative monetary penalties for environmental contraventions to hold polluters accountable with real consequences and penalties, as per our commitment in the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Funds collected would be used to support environmental activities
A recently disclosed fire protection audit report on the Burnaby, British Columbia crude oil storage terminal has raised concerns of local politicians and residents. The facility is owned by TransMountain Pipeline. The report estimates that the planned response time to a major event, such as a serious spill or fire, at six hours. The Burnaby storage […]
Newest Guidance on Implementing Advanced Site Characterization ToolsJanuary 13, 2020 - 10:17 am
Supreme Court of Canada finds two forest-product companies must pay for remedial workDecember 12, 2019 - 6:16 am
Ontario to promulgate Excess Soil RegulationsDecember 5, 2019 - 10:44 am
Urgent Canadian Action is needed on PFAS — the Forever ChemicalsDecember 2, 2019 - 8:20 am
Hazardous Waste & Environmental Response Conference – November 25th & 26thNovember 21, 2019 - 6:29 pm