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Legislation and Regulation 
This page provides a summary description and links to most of the environmental legislation and regulations that apply to business within Metro Vancouver. Don’t forget to check with your local municipality as well. They may very well have local ordinances and/or bylaws that could apply to your business.
Government of British Columbia
Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Lower Mainland Region 604-582-5248
  Environmental Management Act
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Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Lower Mainland Region 604-582-5248
  Hazardous Waste Regulation
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Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Lower Mainland Region 604-582-5248
  Spill Reporting Regulation
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Government of Canada
Environment Canada, Pacific & Yukon Region 604-666-2739
  Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999)
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Fisheries & Oceans Canada, 604-666-0384
  Canada Fisheries Act
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Transport Canada, Pacific Region 604-666-0011
  Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations
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Metro Vancouver
Policy and Planning Department 604-436-6700
PDF icon Summary discussion for Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Bylaw No. 181, 1996

Policy and Planning Department 604-436-6700
PDF icon Summary Disscussion for Air Quality Management Bylaw

Policy and Planning Department 604-436-6700
PDF icon Summary discussion for Source Control Wastewater - Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299