More Time for HCFCs 6. Water Taking 7. OHS Standard 8. The changes are said to be an effort to make the assessment process more efficient and predictable in the face of continued criticism. This will be discussed in the CEAA five-year review this year.
Public consultation is planned across the country.
The Canadian Environmental Industry Association is also working on an industry submission. NSN Conviction Environment Canada finally has its first conviction under the New Substance Notification Regulations. On January 21, Akzo Nobel Chemicals Ltd. pled guilty to one charge of importing a substance without notice. The substance was toxic and required additional controls. According to the Ontario Court of Appeal, neighbours suffering from the effects of a nearby landfill do not qualify for a class action lawsuit.