ENV100H1 Chapter Notes -Polluter Pays Principle, Walkover, Engo

• School: UTSG
• Department: School of Environment
• Course: ENV100H1
• Professor: Stephen Scharper

Document Summary

Fed gov laws= env protection act; focus on preventing pollu protecting env nd health. Fisheries act=prohibits the release of deleterious substances into bodies of water where fish r. Transportation of dangerous goods act=regulates the transport of hazardous materials in cnda by air,road,rail or ship. Provincial territorial govs=general goals to protect env; it guarantees ontarians the right to a clean env. Aboriginal govs= involved in decision making about w5h to allow resource extraction activities like mining, forestry; much of their focus is on env degradation nd protection of their lands. Municipal govs=management of water and sewage systems, noise issues waste disposal etc; created laws against pesticides use and herbicides in lawns in urb/suburban areas. International agreements=agreements with other countries ex: kyoto accord. A stakeholder=person that has an interest in the outcome of a particular undertaking. Individual citizen stakeholders in env policy development are often represented by env nongov orgs.