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A Guide to Understanding the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Environmental Management in Canada
  • 3. CEPA 1999 Guiding Principles
  • 4. Environmental Protection Management Process
  • 5. Existing Substances
  • 6. New Substances
  • 7. Animate Products of Biotechnology
  • 8. Marine Environment and Disposal at Sea
  • 9. Vehicles, Engines and Fuels
  • 10. Hazardous Wastes
  • 11. Other Sources of Pollution and Wastes
  • 12. Environmental Emergencies
  • 13. Government Operations and Federal and Aboriginal Lands
  • 14. Enforcement
  • 15. Research and Monitoring
  • 16. Information Gathering and Reporting
  • 17. Public Participation
  • 18. Administrative Requirements
  • Appendices
  • Long Descriptions
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