ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK · This “Environmental Management Handbook” was developed by the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) to assist its metal recycling

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

HANDBOOK

FOR

THE SCRAP METAL

RECYCLING INDUSTRY

Prepared for:

Canadian Association of Recycling Industries

682 Monarch Avenue, Unit #1

Ajax, Ontario

L1S 4S2

Prepared by:

Thompson Associated Technologies

Environmental Health & Safety Consulting

(905) 627-5729

May 2001-Revised November 2004

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This manual was prepared for The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries

by Thompson Associated Technologies in May 2001

It was revised in March 2004

by Legwork Environmental Inc.

with support from the Department of Natural Resources under the Enhanced Recycling Program

DISCLAIMER

This “Environmental Management Handbook” was developed by the Canadian Association of

Recycling Industries (CARI) to assist its metal recycling members to review their businesses

with respect to environmental management. CARI, its members, and the author assume no

liability for this handbook and the information contained therein. This document is intended to

be used in a limited capacity and its users are solely responsible for their environmental

performance and compliance to International, Federal, Provincial, Municipal and any other Acts,

Regulations, Legislation, Guidelines, Approvals, By-Laws, Agreements, or Regulatory

Requirements.

Any comments regarding this report should be forwarded to:

Canadian Association of Recycling Industries

682 Monarch Avenue, Unit #1

Ajax, Ontario

L1S 4S2

Phone: (905) 426-9313

Fax : (905) 426-9314

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TABLE OF CONTENT SECTION TITLE PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 6

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ......................................................................... 9 2.1 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OBJECTIVES ...................................... 9 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT .............................................................................. 9 2.3 DISPLAY & DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT ............................. 11

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................... 12 2.5 ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 13 2.6 TRAIN EMPLOYEES .................................................................................................................. 15

2.7 INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS .............................................................................. 16 2.8 RECORD KEEPING .................................................................................................................... 17 2.9 SITE PLAN AND FACILITIES ................................................................................................... 19 2.10 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS .................................................................................... 20

2.11 APPROVALS ............................................................................................................................. 21 2.12 ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES .......................................................................... 22

2.13 MONITORING ........................................................................................................................... 23 2.13.1 AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING .................................................................................. 24 2.13.2 WATER MONITORING................................................................................................. 24

2.13.3 SOIL MONITORING ...................................................................................................... 25 2.13.4 SOLID WASTES MONITORING .................................................................................. 25

2.13.5 LIQUID WASTE MONITORING .................................................................................. 26 2.14 NONCONFORMANCES ........................................................................................................... 26

2.15 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ............................................................................................ 27

3.0 SITE ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................... 28 3.1 PHYSICAL SITE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 28 3.2 SITE SERVICES .......................................................................................................................... 30

3.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION ...................................................................................................... 31 3.3.1 SOURCE REDUCTION .................................................................................................... 31 3.3.2 RECYCLING ..................................................................................................................... 32

3.3.3 TREATMENT ................................................................................................................... 33

3.3.4 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................ 33

3.3.5 ENERGY ........................................................................................................................... 34 3.4 SPILL PREVENTION .................................................................................................................. 35 3.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ......................................................................................................... 36 3.6 FIRE PLAN .................................................................................................................................. 37 3.7 AIR MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 39

3.7.1 POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS ........................................................................... 39 3.7.2 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS ................................................................................................... 40

3.8 WATER MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 41 3.8.1 RUNOFF ............................................................................................................................ 41

3.8.2 GROUND WATER ........................................................................................................... 43 3.8.3 WASTE WATER............................................................................................................... 44 3.8.4 POTABLE WATER .......................................................................................................... 45

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3.9 SOIL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 46 3.9.1 SITE FILL MATERIALS .................................................................................................. 46

3.9.2 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ....................................................................................... 47 3.9.3 REMEDIATION ................................................................................................................ 48 3.9.4 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................ 49

3.10 WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 50 3.10.1 SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS .......................................................................... 51 3.10.2 LIQUID WASTE ............................................................................................................. 52 3.10.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE .................................................................................................. 53 3.10.4 RADIOACTIVE WASTE ............................................................................................... 54

3.11 NOISE ....................................................................................................................................... 55 3.12 SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC ............................................................................................ 56

4.0 TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................................... 57

5.0 MATERIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 58 5.1 IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL INSPECTION ........................................................................ 58

5.2 INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES ............................................................................ 58 5.2.1 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS OR LIQUID WASTES ................... 60

5.2.2 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S ....................................................................... 61 5.2.3 INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s) ...................................... 62

5.2.4 INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ............................... 63 5.3 MONITORING EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 65

5.3.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: ............................................. 65

5.3.2 INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 66

5.3.3 RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 67 5.4 INSPECTION TRAINING .......................................................................................................... 68

6.0 MATERIALS STORAGE ................................................................................................................ 69 6.1 STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES .................................................................................. 69

6.1.1 OUTDOOR STORAGE .................................................................................................... 70 6.1.2 INDOOR STORAGE......................................................................................................... 71

6.2 FUEL STORAGE AND HANDLING ......................................................................................... 72

6.2.1 ABOVE GROUND TANKS ............................................................................................. 72

6.2.2 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS ........................................................................... 73

6.2.3 FUEL CONTAINERS ....................................................................................................... 74

6.3 LIQUID STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 75 6.3.1 FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID STORAGE ............................................. 76 6.3.3 CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE .................................................. 77

6.4 STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES ..................................................................................... 78 6.5 BYPRODUCT STORAGE ........................................................................................................... 79

6.6 TIRE STORAGE .......................................................................................................................... 80 6.7 WASTE STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 81

6.7.1 SOLID WASTE STORAGE ............................................................................................. 81 6.7.2 CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE .............................................................................. 82 6.7.3 PCB WASTES STORAGE................................................................................................ 83

6.7.4 WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE .................................................... 85 6.7.5 REFRIGERANT STORAGE ............................................................................................ 86

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7.0 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 87 7.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 88

7.2 SORTING ..................................................................................................................................... 90 7.3 CUTTING ..................................................................................................................................... 91 7.4 CAST BREAKING ....................................................................................................................... 92

7.5 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................... 93 7.5.1 HANDLING EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................. 94 7.5.2 BALERS ............................................................................................................................ 96 7.5.3 SHEARS ............................................................................................................................ 97 7.5.4 FLATTENERS .................................................................................................................. 98

7.5.5 SHREDDERS .................................................................................................................... 99 7.5.6 TURNINGS CRUSHERS ................................................................................................ 101 7.5.7 BRIQUETTERS .............................................................................................................. 102

7.5.8 WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING ........................................................................... 103 7.5.9 GRANULATORS ............................................................................................................ 104 7.5.10 EDDY CURRENT ......................................................................................................... 105 7.5.11 FLOAT / SINK TANKS ................................................................................................ 105

7.5.12 FURNACES ................................................................................................................... 106 7.5.13 WASHING EQUIPMENT............................................................................................. 107

7.5.14 INCINERATORS AND DRYERS ................................................................................ 108 7.5.15 BATTERY BREAKING ............................................................................................... 109

APPENDIX I: FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTIRES AND

DEPARTMENTS CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................ 110

APPENDIX II: CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS, REGULATIONS AND

GUIDELINES AFFECTING SCRAP METAL RECYCLING FACILITIES .... 113 FOREWORD ............................................................................................. 114 OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION ... 115

INTERNATIONAL ............................................................................... 115 FEDERAL ............................................................................................. 116

PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL .................................................. 120 MUNICIPAL ......................................................................................... 124

LISTS OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION ................................................. 125

FEDERAL ............................................................................................. 125

PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL.......................................................... 127

ALBERTA ................................................................................... 127

BRITISH COLUMBIA ................................................................ 128 SASKATCHEWAN..................................................................... 129 MANITOBA ................................................................................ 129 ONTARIO .................................................................................... 130 QUEBEC ...................................................................................... 133

NEW BRUNSWICK.................................................................... 134 NOVA SCOTIA ........................................................................... 134 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ..................................................... 135 NEWFOUNDLAND .................................................................... 135 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES .................................................. 136

NUNAVUT .................................................................................. 136 YUKON ....................................................................................... 137

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Metal recycling, by its very nature, makes a positive contribution to reducing the environmental impacts of

human activities. The Metal Recycling Industry, by collecting and processing scrap metals, substantially

reduces the environmental impacts and economic and health costs that would be incurred if these materials

were discarded, landfilled or burned.

1.2 INDUSTRY COMMITMENT

Metal recycling businesses need be managed so that their actual operations minimize environmental

impacts on air, soil and water resources. In this regard CARI Members are committed to being proactive in

managing their environmental responsibilities.

1.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Both government and industry recognize that the most cost-effective way to ensure that environmental

goals are achieved is through the combination of pollution prevention and environmental stewardship. As

the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment indicated in their November, 1993 statement, A

National Commitment to Pollution

Prevention:

"Minimizing or avoiding the creation of pollutants and wastes can be more effective in

protecting the environment than treating them, or cleaning them up after they have been

created."

In contrast to the high cost of implementing governmental "command and control" environmental

regulations, there is a growing interest by both industry and provincial regulators across Canada in

industry-led environmental stewardship initiatives.

1.4 CARI HANDBOOK

Having recognized the need for a stewardship initiative, CARI began the development of a guide through

its BC Chapter in conjunction with the British Columbia Government and Environment Canada utilizing

the services of Rogoza Consulting Group of Victoria, B.C. CARI’s Manitoba Chapter had also developed

similar guidelines. In the fall of 2000, CARI decided to complete the work that had been started and

retained Thompson Associated Technologies Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting to write the

handbook which could readily be used by member companies. In 2004 the appendices were updated by

Legwork Environmental Inc.

1.5 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE

The purpose of the Guide is to assist member companies in the metal recycling sector to critique their

facilities and establish and implement environmental practices and procedures that address the need for

environmental stewardship.

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This guide has been written with a minimum discussion of environmental philosophy, policies or

programs. A review of these issues is contained in numerous other industry and government publications.

1.6 FORMAT OF THIS GUIDE

This guide has been designed using an easy check sheet format. This format enables a metal recycling

operator to quickly determine:

Actions that are and are not currently being taken on site

Percentage completion of environmental activities

Further actions to be implemented

Completion target dates

Priority for the various environmental items

The importance of the item hinges on several conditions, but ultimately is related to the circumstances of

the yard and its potential impact on the environment.

Pollution Prevention (P2) is a program that ultimately seeks to eliminate waste and pollution by reducing

them at the source. This involves changing a process that targets no generation of wastes or pollution. It

ranks source reduction as the highest value and untreated disposal or emission as the lowest. Pollution

Prevention practices are ranked in the following order:

Environmental Risk Factor (ERF) is another means of placing importance on environmental impact by

assessing the risks. Risk values are placed on activities that the processor carries out in its business. A

sliding scale from the highest risk value to the lowest risk value are assigned to each activity. This can be

as simple as ranking high, medium and low risk activities as values of 3, 2, and 1.

Combining the pollution prevention index with the environmental risk factors could yield a system that

places numeric values on site activities. Much industry study and data would however have to be assessed

to create a workable system.

Recyclers should determine the risks associated with their operations and its environs and place a ranking

on the actions that need to be taken in order to improve environmental performance and lower potential

liabilities. For instance a recycling operation adjacent to a river bank would rank runoff as one of its

highest concerns.

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1.7 FILLING OUT THE CHECKSHEET

A simple format has been developed in this handbook to allow self auditing for metal recycling

facilities.

The headings for the checklist are shown below. The activity is listed as a positive action statement. If the

statement represents an activity that is established, that activity is shown as complete. If it has not been

done or is only partially done, the recycling facility needs to take action.

CHECKLIST:

Completion

Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions

In the Priority check box the recycling company can place a number to rank the priority of the activity. If

the activity is not conducted on site or is not applicable, an N/A should be entered

The % Complete column indicates whether an activity is complete and if not what percent of it has been

done. A target date should be established so that the deficiency will be addressed on a timely basis.

Finally a small space is given to note any observation and/or actions to be taken.

The user of this handbook should adapt this system to his or her own needs and a list of deficiencies in a

separate report. This can assist the operation in focusing on it’s a outstanding actions and delegate these to

individuals in the organization.

A number of activities covered in this manual are health and safety issues that if unchecked can lead to an

environmental problem or incident. For example fire and emergency events involve many safety aspects

but are also environmental incidents as well.

Metal recycling operations should extract from the handbook, all activities that pertain to their operations

and measure their performance against them. It is unlikely that a single recycling operation would include

all the activities listed in this handbook.

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2.1 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OBJECTIVES

The key environmental goals of a metal recycling business should be as follows:

to achieve and maintain environmental compliance in the workplace

to continually improve its environmental performance

to set targets and objectives on how and where its environmental performance can be improved

The failure to comply with regulatory standards and guidelines not only poses a threat to human health

and the environment but may also result in a company incurring significant costs and liabilities.

Every company needs to manage its environmental responsibilities by establishing a formal

Environmental Management System (EMS). The core elements of EMS are:

Developing an environmental policy statement

Developing environmental, operating, and maintenance procedures

Distributing the policy statement

Transmission of responsibilities to employees

Training employees

Educating suppliers

Maintaining records

Monitoring

Continuous improvement

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

An environmental policy statement represents a company's commitment toward maintaining an

environmentally sound workplace. Statements such as the following should be adopted:

"_____________ Company is dedicated to developing and managing responsible and environmentally

safe operations that use operating procedures and practices that as a minimum targets compliance with

all municipal, provincial and federal environmental laws and regulations. ______________ Company

will provide resources and training in its commitment to improving performance. ______________

Company is committed to preventing pollution at its source, reducing, reusing, recycling byproducts,

and the approved treatment and remediation of contaminates.”

See next page for the statement of environmental policy checklist.

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STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHECKLIST:

Completion


Environmental policy statement includes

commitment to complying with

municipal, provincial and federal laws and

regulations


the commitment to providing resources

and training.


the companies commitment continuous

improvement.


Pollution Prevention


3 R's


treatment & remediation

Environmental policy statement is

reviewed annually

Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________

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2.3 DISPLAY & DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

A company's environmental policy statement should be displayed throughout the workplace, including

the entrance gate, the scale, and the office and other prominent locations. Copies should also be made

and distributed to employees, customers and suppliers.

DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF POLICY STATEMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Environmental policy signed by head of

company

Environmental policy displayed at gate

Environmental policy displayed at scale

Environmental policy prominently

displayed at all office locations

Environmental policy displayed on

company literature

Environmental policy distributed to and

reviewed with all Employees


reviewed with all Suppliers and

Contractors


reviewed with all Customers


NOTE: If the environmental policy statement has not been displayed or distributed then a list of steps

needed to accomplish this objective should be prepared.

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2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

Environmental and Operating procedures formalize the best practices in daily operations. They also

ensure employees are running and maintaining equipment properly and safely know what to look out for

and how to prevent and respond to emergency situations. Regular review and instruction with

employees results in fewer upset conditions, accidents and plant downtime. Procedures also document

that the plant is properly operated and present evidence that it is diligent in environmental matters.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

Completion


Site environmental, pollution prevention,

and monitoring procedures complete

Site process, equipment and services

operating procedures complete

Site emergency response procedures

complete

Site fire safety plan and procedures

complete

Site health and safety procedures

complete

All maintenance procedures including

preventative maintenance complete

Have all procedures been distributed to

the appropriate personnel and made

available and/or displayed at the relevant

work areas

When asked are employees found to be

familiar with the company’s

environmental policy and all procedures

that are relevant to their duties

A mechanism for input, feedback, and

suggestions by employees regarding

procedures or site practices is in place

Employees input, feedback, and

suggestions are reviewed and

appropriately implemented


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2.5 ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES

The owner, chief officer and board of directors are ultimately responsible for environmental

management. Employees also share responsibility in the company’s environmental activity, however

delegating and assigning responsibility must be established or there will be a breakdown in the

environmental management system.

One person within the company should have prime responsibility for coordinating all the activities

concerning the implementation of the environmental policy and practices. Companies may wish to also

establish a committee which is comprised of several persons having primary responsibility over

different divisions or departments within the company. A company may also choose to share the

responsibilities for coordinating and implementing the environmental policy to an already established

committee. An example would be the safety committee that already addresses concerns regarding

workplace and employee safety.

See next page for the checklist.

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ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES CHECKLIST:

Completion Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions

One person for the company is assigned as

the environmental manager

One person at each site is assigned as the

environmental coordinator

The operations chain of command has

delegated responsibilities for

environment management

The environmental coordinator is

accessible during business and off hours

The environmental coordinator monitors

site compliance with all environmental

regulations notifying operations of

changes

The environmental coordinator sets

environmental targets and objectives, and

recommends a budget

Site manager sets the environmental

budget and delegates environmental

responsibilities operations personnel

The environmental coordinator performs

regular inspections and site-assessments

The environmental coordinator prepares

and files pollution prevention plans

The emergency and fire response teams

have been established with specific duties

assigned to individuals

Regular employee meetings are held to

review environmental operating practices,

pollution prevention & recycling activities

A bulletin board is set up to post notices

concerning environmental issues and

information


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2.6 TRAIN EMPLOYEES

Well-informed employees are better able to make sound decisions regarding environmental compliance.

Training should be provided for truck drivers, scale operators, supervisors, buyers, and operations

personnel. Employees should understand the costs and liabilities a company incurs in handling materials

that may, if improperly managed, present a threat to human health and the environment.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING CHECKLIST:

Completion


One person is assigned responsibility for

employee training

All employees are trained to recognize the

aspects of their jobs that pose environ-

mental risk and the practices that mini-

mize those risks meeting regulations

All employees are trained to inspect,

identify and handle materials that pose an

environmental, health and/or safety risk

Employees are trained in reporting spills,

emissions, and explosion to the foreman,

supervisor, or general manager who in

turn will call the regulators

Employees are trained in manifesting and

other regulatory reporting requirements

Employees are trained in material storage,

spills, emergency response and fire plan.

Employees are trained to recognize

materials that may release toxics or will

combust when torching or other activity

On-going education for all employees

including drills, changes to operations,

equipment factory training programs,

personal protective equipment, and clean-

up practices is provided

All employees are trained on how to

operate equipment safely, how to detect

and prevent a potential release, spill, leak,

or air emission


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2.7 INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS

A key aspect of environmental management is working with suppliers to reduce the likelihood of

problem inbound recyclable materials arriving at the gate.

INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS CHECKLIST:

Completion


A supplier communication/education plan

has been developed and implemented

Warnings are posted at gate that list

acceptable and unacceptable materials

A letter has been sent to suppliers

advising them of the company's

environmental policy and a list of

inbound recyclables that will be rejected

Key suppliers have been contacted to

assess their production processes and

discuss materials from their operations

Suppliers have been advised that

hazardous substances, if present in their

materials, can make them liable for future

off/on-site cleanups

Suppliers are required to sign certification

agreements holding the seller responsible.

for shipments containing contaminated

materials

Purchase orders the state company’s

environmental policies and practices

Suppliers have visited your scrap metal

facility to provide them with a better

understanding of operations and the need

for inspection procedures before materials

are shipped

Innovative concepts are discussed and

implemented with suppliers to reduce on

site materials storage (e.g. direct delivery)


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2.8 RECORD KEEPING

Record keeping is essential in achieving a site's environmental objectives and ensuring compliance with

environmental goals, policies and regulations.

RECORD KEEPING CHECKLIST:

Completion


The company’s environmental policy

statements on file

All procedures, guidelines, instructions

and relevant company policies are on file

Employee training records(including

attendance) are filed

Names & duties of the Environmental

Response Team are recorded and stored

Permits and permit applications for

contaminated materials are kept on file

Regulatory approvals, certificates, waste

registrations, orders & manifests are kept

All certificates of approval, licenses,

registration numbers and insurance for

waste haulers and receiving sites are filed

Correspondence with regulatory agencies

is retained

Environmental compliance reports, lab

testing, and emission records are stored

Equipment service and maintenance

records are kept

Equipment operator responsibilities and

procedures are filed are retained

Hazardous and special waste manifests

for all shipments of special/hazardous

waste are saved

Continued on next page

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RECORD KEEPING CHECKLIST(Continued):

Completion


Waste generation, inventory & shipment

reports for all wastes & byproducts

Atomic Energy Control Board licenses,

records, reports and correspondence are

stored and

PCB storage approvals, remediation &

inspection records, and correspondence


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2.9 SITE PLAN AND FACILITIES

The following documents, where applicable, should be stored and readily accessible in the company's

files:

SITE PLANS AND FACILITIES CHECKLIST:

Completion


The site plan is completed for points of

entry and egress, emergency routes,

emergency assembly areas, and

neighbourhood layout

A plan of storm drains, water runoff and

site and area topography is complete

Facility plans showing equipment

locations, product storage and waste

storage areas built

Drawings have been prepared for fire

under and above ground piping, hydrants,

hose boxes, sprinklers, connections,

extinguishers and other equipment

An underground sewer plan including

sources, locations, drains, storm and

sanitary sewer lines is up to date

The site’s underground water supply lines

plan is updated

Natural gas, propane, oil, and fuel piping

plans and details are complete

Electrical plans and details are as built

A plan and drawings of site processes and

service piping are complete

Plans/details of inside, outside and under-

ground storage tanks/piping are available

Building roof plans, stack emission points,

site effluent points, and details of the

adjacent facilities/buildings are updated


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2.10 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances handled should be kept in one or

more locations easily accessible by all employees as prescribed by WHMIS regulations. A company

should monitor MSDS sheets for each hazardous substance present on site. The MSDS sheets should be

valid and up to date. Besides being prominently located on site for employees, they should be available

in strategically located in lock box boxes for fire department and emergency response use. Inventories

indicating locations should be completed and available. The following form as is used as an example.

MSDS INVENTORY FORM

Hazardous Substance Specific Location on Site Storage

Method

Quantity Are MSDS Sheets at

Location?

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

Yes No NA

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2.11 APPROVALS Operation of any industrial facility requires certain approvals and certifications in order to comply with

environmental and municipal regulations. The onus is on the operating facility to know the laws and

regulations in force and make all required applications and submissions for approval. Failure to do so

can lead to legal charges being applied.

APPROVALS CHECKLIST: (The following documents are completed where required)

Completion


Site Certificate of Approval

Municipal approvals to operate and

zoning requirements

Certificates of Approval for stack air

emissions from equipment and processes.

Often noise level limits are a condition of

the approval

Approvals to allow site waste and surface

water to enter the municipal sewer system

or neighbouring water body. Sewer use

by-laws or provincial regulations dictate

Water use permit needed to take water

from the environment

Waste generator registration for subject,

hazardous and liquid wastes and for

recyclables and byproducts as required

Approval to receive or export waste

to/from other countries or jurisdictions

Approval to receive or export recyclables

to/from other countries or jurisdictions

Atomic Energy Control Board approval

for radioactive sources such as that in x-

ray or metal analysis equipment

Other approvals required by federal,

provincial or municipal regulators


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2.12 ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

Appendix II lists Municipal by-laws and the Federal, Provincial, Territorial and International Acts and

Regulations for environment. Not all apply to a metal recycling operation.

ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES CHECKLIST:

Completion


Current copies of all appropriate legis-

lation, regulations and by-laws are on file

Operations personnel know and

understand environmental regulatory

requirements

One management person is responsible for

coordinating and informing personnel of

changes to acts, regulations, guidelines

and by-laws

Employees attend regularly scheduled

training sessions on regulatory

requirements


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2.13 MONITORING

Incidents of environmental pollution and potential threats to human health have created public concern

and demand for compliance and enforcement of environment regulations. An operator must be diligent

in ensuring that all federal, provincial and municipal regulations are being met.

A key aspect of meeting this goal is the implementation of an environmental monitoring program.

MONITORING PROGRAM CHECK LIST:

Completion


Key management staff have been assigned

responsibility of monitoring the

operations to ensure compliance with all

environmental regulations

Key management staff and employees

have a sound knowledge of the different

federal, provincial, and municipal


Management retains logs of all relevant

activities to ensure compliance with


Management ensures that all personnel are

up-to-date on training

A monitoring plan and necessary

monitoring equipment covering all

aspects of operation are in place

Regular inspections are conducted to

determine what areas/operations require

additional attention. Inspections are

recorded and saved

If monitoring determines that action is

needed to mitigate a possible or actual

problem then key manager has authority

to take corrective action


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2.13.1 AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING

AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Stack tests are regularly conducted as

required by regulation, order or certificate

of approval

The air quality of emissions are assessed

and necessary operational changes are

made

Exposure to employees and neighbours is

monitored

Operators regularly inspect equipment for

air or gas leaks and correct immediately


2.13.2 WATER MONITORING WATER MONITORING CHECKLIST: Completion


Surface water runoff is checked and

assessed

Sewer lines are monitored and effluent

tested to sewer-use by-laws for

compliance. Process corrections are

implemented immediately

Groundwater wells tested and assessed

Potable water tested and assessed


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2.13.3 SOIL MONITORING SOIL MONITORING CHECKLIST: Completion


The Yard surface is checked for signs of

staining and spills

Soil is sampled and tested where staining

has occurred or when construction work is

taking place or material is moved off site

Phase I and Phase II soil audits have been

done to screen areas of concern and soil

tested where deemed necessary


2.13.4 SOLID WASTES MONITORING SOLID WASTES MONITORING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Record are kept on the quantity of wastes

generated each month

Leachate testing and PCB testing is done

regularly

Slump testing of borderline sludges is

conducted regularly

Dioxin, furan, pah, btex and other tests are

conducted where required and if concerns

have been raised


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2.13.5 LIQUID WASTE MONITORING

LIQUID WASTE MONITORING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Laboratory testing done for heavy metals

PCBs, and other hazardous materials

Various liquid waste streams are kept

separate

Records are kept on the quantity of liquid

wastes generated monthly


2.14 NONCONFORMANCES

When an operation, activity or condition does not conform to regulations, it is important to record the

problem and timing and take corrective action to eliminate the problem.

NONCONFORMANCES CHECKLIST:

Completion


A reporting system is in place

Action plans and completion dates are

established

Nonconformance’s are listed and reported

to those responsible and followed up on

Authority is given to perform the required

corrective actions


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2.15 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT An environmental management system should have a mechanism to continually improve site

performance. This shows the company’s commitment and diligence on environmental matters.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


The current performance level is

measured

Goal and objectives are set and resources

are committed

The site follows the hierarchy of reduce at

source, reuse, recycle, treatment and

disposal

The company has an office recycling

program

Suggestions by employees is encouraged

and acted upon

Research is used to find solutions to

problems and minimize wastes


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3.0 SITE ACTIVITIES

3.1 PHYSICAL SITE OVERVIEW

Conditions specific to the site, its operations and condition should be recorded. A designated person and

operator should conduct an regular walk-around of the site to identify any issues that might pose

current or potential environmental risks. Action should be taken to deal with any outstanding

environmental risks.

SITE OVERVIEW CHECKLIST:

Completion


Ground has visible staining (note location)

Groundwater is within 10 m of surface

and necessary precautions are taken

The site is located on 200 year floodplain

and precautions are taken

The site is within 100m of area prone to

slope failure and countermeasures have

been implemented

The site is adjacent to an natural

watercourse. Effluent, runoff and spills

cannot reach the water

The site is adjacent to a residential and/or

nature area and precautions are ongoing

and a communication program has been

established

The entire site covered asphalt and/or

concrete pad

Controlled drainage and liquid waste

collection is in place

The site has aboveground storage tanks

and controls are in place

Outside tanks and containers are leak-free

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SITE OVERVIEW CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Containers and tanks have spill

containment

All containers and tanks have vehicle

protection

All outside containers are located away

from storm/sanitary sewer drains

Outside containers are sheltered

The site has underground storage tanks

and inspection/monitoring is conducted

regularly

Underground tanks meet all regulations

Adjacent properties pose risks and

emergency precautions are taken

Mobile and dedicated spill kits are

strategically located on the site

The site has a fenced boundaries and

lockable gates


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3.2 SITE SERVICES

Site services include fire systems & equipment, electrical services, water systems, boiler & steam lines,

compressed gas & gas distribution systems, and heating & cooling systems

SITE SERVICES CHECKLIST:

Completion


All hazards have been identified for each

service

The potential for environmental releases

has been assessed and preventative action

taken

Documented regular and preventative

maintenance work is provided

Work done on air conditioning systems is

done in accordance with regulations and

CFC’s are not released to the environment

Leak and spill response activities are in

place for services

Operating, environmental, and

maintenance procedures are in place and

employees have been trained


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3.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION

Pollution Prevention (P2) is a program that ultimately seeks to eliminate waste and pollution by

reducing them at the source. This involves changing a process so that no wastes or pollution is

produced. It ranks source reduction as the highest value and untreated disposal and emissions as the

lowest.

POLLUTION PREVENTION CHECKLIST:

Completion


A pollution prevention program is in place

The site and its processes are regularly

audited and reports recommending

improvements are issued

Goals and objective are set with a

schedule for implementation


leaks

Employee suggestions are welcomed and

acted upon

The company management provide the

resources to improve performance


3.3.1 SOURCE REDUCTION

SOURCE REDUCTION CHECKLIST:

Completion


All operations have been assessed for

opportunities for source reduction

Recommendations for processes,

operational changes and material

substitutes have been implemented

Assessments are done on a regular basis

and when changes to process are made


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3.3.2 RECYCLING

Tremendous benefits to the environment are realized due to efforts of metal recyclers. Recyclers can

look to other areas such as office recycling, new technologies, byproduct research, and working with the

community to improve performance.

RECYCLING CHECKLIST:

Completion


An office and site recycling program is

established

Investigation and research into recycling

byproducts is ongoing

The company keeps up with new

recycling technologies and equipment to

improve efficiency

The company is pursuing sources of

previously un-recycled metals

The company is working with the public

and/or business communities to increase

metal recycling and awareness


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3.3.3 TREATMENT

The treatment of non recyclable byproducts, solid waste, liquid waste, air emissions and water effluents

before entering the environment or going for disposal reduces pollution. Treatment processes must be

approved by the regulator and strictly adhered to.

TREATMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Hazardous wastes are treated yielding

non-hazardous byproducts or wastes

where permitted by regulations

Air emission controls are in place

Water effluent is treated before release to

sewers or environment


3.3.4 DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL CHECKLIST:

Completion


All waste materials are transported by

licensed haulers and received at licensed

facilities for approved disposal

Regular testing is done on all waste

materials to ensure compliance with all

applicable regulations

There are no free liquids in solid wastes

Waste audits and inventories are

performed

Continuous improvement in operations

and site control reduce waste volumes


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3.3.5 ENERGY

Energy consumption is a key part of pollution prevention. Reducing energy use yields environmental

benefits regarding power generation. As well, the recycling operation can realize considerable cost

savings.

ENERGY CHECKLIST:

Completion


An energy audit been conducted for all

site operations

Recommendations have been

implemented

All new equipment is assessed for energy

use before purchase

Regular review are scheduled


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3.4 SPILL PREVENTION

Spills have resulted in contamination of soil, polluted waterways, air emissions, health hazards to

employees and the public, fires, evacuations, costly cleanups, regulatory legal action, lawsuits, and

higher insurance premiums. Spill prevention is extremely effective in preventing the spread of

contamination and the subsequent cleanups. Note that smoke from fires and explosions are also

considered spills.

SPILL PREVENTION CHECKLIST:

Completion


The company has guidelines for spill, fire

and explosion prevention

Employees are aware and trained to

identify problem areas and take the

necessary steps to prevent incidents

The facilities have provided containment

around tanks, drums, containers, and oily

scrap materials

Containers such as buckets or pans are are

always placed under small leaks as a

temporary barrier

Critical areas and buildings such hydraulic

rooms have containment to prevent the

exit of contaminants

Floor drains leading to sewers or outside

areas are sealed off in the critical areas

including maintenance (i.e. no floor

drains)

Absorbents and other spill response

products are strategically distributed and

available around the site

Preventative maintenance is performed to

reduce equipment leaks such as hydraulic

pipes, hoses and valves

Precautions such a deflectors are in place

to prevent spraying into non-containment

areas from items such as burst hoses


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3.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Even if all foreseen preventative precautions have been taken, an emergency incident can still take

place. The site must be capable of dealing with the emergency and ensuring that outside support is

available. An emergency such as spills, gas leaks, fires, explosions etc. can have an adverse

environmental, health and safety effects on and off site.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST:

Completion


A emergency response plan is in place

that includes a communications plan,

emergency phone numbers, evacuation

plan, and actions to be taken

Employees are trained to know their part

in the plan and have been trained in

emergency and spill response

A site emergency and spill response team

has been established and arrangements

with outside contractors and public

organizations are in place

An adequate number of spills kits and

other supplies have been strategically

distributed throughout the plant

Annual response drills are conducted

The companies emergency response

capabilities have been communicated to

the community and neighbouring

businesses


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3.6 FIRE PLAN

A fire plan is a document to provide simple basic emergency procedures for the safe evacuation of site

and building occupants; ensures effective utilization of the site’s fire protection system and equipment;

provides instructions and guidance during an emergency; and ensures proper scheduled inspection and

maintenance is conducted on all fire systems and equipment. A fire plan is often required by local and

provincial fire organizations.

FIRE PLAN CHECKLIST:

Completion


A fire safety plan is in place including

required drawings and procedures

The fire safety plan has been approved by

the appropriate authorities

The site has adequate fire protection

systems such as alarms, emergency

lighting, extinguishers, sprinklers, hose

cabinets, hydrants etc.

The site has been inspected by the plant

personnel and local fire department

inspectors and upgrades/repairs were

made

A company chief fire warden has been

appointed and has been given appropriate

authority

Employees are trained and know what to

do in a fire emergency

Emergency communications and

instructions are known by all and posted

throughout the yard and buildings

The fire plan is updated and submitted to

the fire department when any changes

affecting the plan, fire systems, or key

staff take place

Drills are conducted annually

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FIRE PLAN CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Extinguisher inspections are conducted

once a month by safety committee

members or a designated responsible

employee

Regular inspections and maintenance is

performed on the fire protection and alarm

systems

A lock box is located at the site boundary

containing the fire plan, all updated

MSDS sheets, a chemical inventory

showing locations, PCB locations and

quantities, radioactive material locations

and type, and drawings showing the site

facilities, emergency routes, and fire

systems


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3.7 AIR MANAGEMENT

Air management is subject to ever increasing regulatory requirements. Air emissions are highly visible

and subject to increasing public scrutiny. Sources such as stacks from cyclones, scrubbers, baghouses,

filters, maintenance facilities etc. are known as point source emissions. Emissions that result from open

air conditions such as wind blown dust, torching, particulate from scrap pile etc. are known as fugitive

emissions. Both are concerns for government regulators.

3.7.1 POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS

POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS CHECKLIST:

Completion


All point source stacks have been ident-

ified and have a certificate of approval

All conditions and requirements stated on

the approval are met or exceeded

Air emission testing is conducted on a

regularly scheduled basis

New equipment receives approval before

installation

Emissions over the set limits, visible

emissions, emissions resulting from plant

upset condition, fires, explosions, dust

problems etc. are reported to the

authorities. These are considered spills

The site has a plan to make continuous

improvements to reduce its air emissions

The plant responds to local complaints

taking corrective action

Preventative maintenance is performed on

all emission control equipment to ensure

efficient performance


leaks

Leaks in the air, dust collection and

separation systems are repaired upon

detection


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3.7.2 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS

FUGITIVE EMISSIONS CHECKLIST:

Completion


The site is asphalted and concreted to

avoid road dust emissions

Dirt roadways are treated with a

government approved dust suppressant

The tracking of dirt onto public roadways

is avoided. Where the problem persists

roadways are swept regularly

Conveying systems and other material

handling processes are covered or have

measures to reduce fugitive emissions

Air and gas leaks in ductwork, piping and

equipment are repaired upon detection

Open burning has been eliminated. Where

permitted for personnel heating purposes

it is conducted within regulations. The

company is implementing alternates to

this practice


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3.8 WATER MANAGEMENT

Water contamination is another area of concern. A recycler can achieve a lot by ensuring oils and fluids

do not escape from equipment and scrap pile are contained.

3.8.1 RUNOFF

Water runoff is a concern since it can carry contaminants to adjacent property , neighbours and water

courses polluting the environment.

SITE RUNOFF CHECKLIST:

Completion


Site runoff is contained on site via

berming or trenching system

Runoff is collected in an appropriately

lined settling pond or other sealed

containment

Runoff is prevented from passing over

contaminated areas

Site runoff is regularly sampled and

tested to insure water quality is acceptable

and to pinpoint problem areas of the site

Collected runoff water is reused on site

Collected runoff is treated before leaving

site discharge to waterway or sewer

system.

All water discharged to surface waters,

storm or sanitary sewers meet all

environmental and sewer-use regulations

Adjacent bodies of water are monitored

All liquids are stored in contained areas

Provisions are made to contains water in a

fire emergency

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SITE RUNOFF CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Untreatable water, liquids, sludges and

other materials are disposed of in

accordance with all regulations and by

approved haulers and to approved

treatment or disposal sites

Machinery, tanks, critical piping systems,

and structures are located on properly

contained areas to control storm water

flow

Containers such as buckets or drip pans

are always placed under small leaks as

a temporary barrier

Absorbents /sheeting are used to create an

adsorbent barrier around areas of concern

Oily scrap and scrap containing any other

contaminants are stored under shelter

Oily scrap and scrap containing any other

contaminants are placed on a concrete pad

with curbed containment (or otherwise

contained)

Plastic or rubber sheeting is used where

suitable to reduce runoff

Water from maintenance activities such as

equipment and vehicle wash down and

steam cleaning is held on a containment

pad and treated as required

Employees are trained on spill prevention

and response

Spill Response Team in place, trained

procedures clear and arrangements have

been made for outside assistance if needed

"Spill drills" are held on a regular basis


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3.8.2 GROUND WATER

Contamination of groundwater generally results from surface spills and underground tanks. It could also

be a result of neighbouring property or past site practices

GROUND WATER CHECKLIST:

Completion


Monitoring wells are installed,

maintained, sampled and tested regularly

Underground tanks are maintained and

monitored. Regular leak testing is done

Spill prevention precautions are taken and

a spill response program is in place as

described in previous sections of this

checklist

Well water in the area is tested regularly


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3.8.3 WASTE WATER

Waste water from process operations, maintenance areas and other sources must be within jurisdictional

limits before it can exit the site.

WASTE WATER CHECKLIST:

Completion


Waste water is tested on a regular basis

A water conservation program is in place

Wastewater is reduced through use of

closed loop systems where the water is

cleaned and then reused

Wastewater is treated using appropriate

technology

All approvals for the installation and

operation of the water treatment plant

have been received and maintained

Preventative maintenance is conducted on

the water treatment plant and equipment

Oil separators are monitored and cleaned

on a preventative schedule

Provision is made to prevent contaminated

water from exiting the site should the

water treatment facility cease operation or

if contaminant limits are exceeded


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3.8.4 POTABLE WATER

Potable or drinking water obtained from local wells has the potential to be contaminated from present or

past industrial activity.

POTABLE WATER CHECKLIST:

Completion


Drinking water from local wells is tested

regularly

Safe water is imported to the site if well

water quality does not meet regulatory

standards

A water conservation program is in place

to reduce the use of potable water and to

reuse water where possible


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3.9 SOIL MANAGEMENT

Soil management is another concern of industrial sites that is regulated. Besides the immediate

environmental concerns, the soil conditions and other environmental aspects of a facility can effect

business financing. Lending institutions usually require site auditing. Phase I audits are conducted by

third party consultants who review the site, its history and its operations. Areas of concern are

highlighted in the report.

These concerns can lead to a Phase II audit where sampling is done. If soil samples show contamination

above allowed limits, remediation may be required or the property is devalued by the estimated cost to

correct adverse conditions. The Phase III auditing step is the remediation component.

Reduced property values due to the cost of remediation, may in fact cause the property to have a

negative value. The property once an asset has now become a liability and financing for the business

may not be obtained. Note that preventing contamination is usually much less costly than remediation.

3.9.1 SITE FILL MATERIALS

SITE FILL MATERIALS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Only clean fill is brought onto the site

Imported fill is tested to regulatory

guidelines

Screenings from scrap piles are not used

as sit fill material


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3.9.2 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

SOIL PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CHECKLIST:

Completion


Spill prevention and spill response

measure are implemented

A soil testing program is in place to

determine the baseline condition of the

property and monitoring is done on a

regular basis

Plant personnel make observations and

take corrective action regarding signs of

soil surface staining

Oily scrap materials are stored on

contained concrete pads or an alternative

Indoor or sheltered storage and operations

are given preference over outdoor

Buildings with floors that are designed to

contain spills are used to house operations

and storage

Absorbents and spill kits are available

throughout the site


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3.9.3 REMEDIATION

SOIL REMEDIATION CHECKLIST:

Completion


When discovered on site contaminated

soil is remediated to acceptable standards

and by approved methods

Remediation is conducted in a manner

that complies with environmental, health

and safety requirements

Employees and contractors have the

appropriate personal protective equipment

when working on remediation projects

Measures are taken to prevent fugitive

dust emission from remediation activities

Off site treatment at a licensed facility is

considered as an option and proper

approval certifications are received

Contaminated soils are not stored

indefinitely on site meeting regulatory

time storage criteria


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3.9.4 DISPOSAL

When remediation is not possible, proper disposal must be conducted. It is important to emphasize that

contaminated material must not be used as on site or off site fill material.

SOIL DISPOSAL CHECKLIST:

Completion


All soils removed from site and destined

for disposal are tested in accordance with

regulations and are designated non-

hazardous or hazardous waste sites as

determined

Hazardous materials for disposal are

manifested in accordance with the law and

regulations of the recycler’s geographical

area

Operations ensure only licensed haulers

and receiver sites (e.g. landfill) are used

Scrap pile screening dirt is tested and goes

for disposal if tests show non-conformity

with regulatory guidelines and

requirements for fill materials

Any site soil material being used as fill on

or off site must be tested and meet clean

fill requirements


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3.10 WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT

It is important for wastes and byproducts to be handled properly. A site should keep good records,

conform to regulatory requirements and be assured that the haulers and receivers of the waste do the

same. Liability for waste generated at a site stretches well beyond the gate. Haulers and receiver site

must have approvals.

WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


All waste materials are sampled and tested

to regulatory standards

Legal alternatives to disposal are

investigated and pursued

Only licensed haulers and receiver sites

are used. Current copies of their

certificates of approval and licenses are on

file

Proof of insurance for haulers and

receiver sties are kept on file and up to

date

Company personnel have visited and

audited receiver sites

Waste is transported in appropriate

vehicles

All requirements for the transboundary

movement of materials (see Appendix V)

is adhered to


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3.10.1 SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS

SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Leachate and PCB testing is conducted on

wastes and byproducts such as ASR to

ensure they are not hazardous

The site is registered as a generator of

hazardous or subject waste if required by

law for all subject and hazardous wastes

Waste generation inventory records are

kept

Sludges are considered solid waste only if

they pass the required slump test,

otherwise they are handled as liquid waste

Solid waste trucks and railcars are tarped

or otherwise covered

Fire and emission concerns/odour are

addressed

Materials are appropriately stored on site

keeping minimum inventories. And

ensuring storage time constraints are

adhered to. (see storage section 6.0)

A waste reduction program is in place


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3.10.2 LIQUID WASTE

Liquid wastes are closely regulated and are often subject to hazardous waste regulations. Many

municipalities have stepped up their monitoring programs in order to detect those who improperly

dispose their liquids.

LIQUID WASTE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Site procedures exist that are followed for

liquid waste disposal complies with all

regulations

All materials are appropriately stored,

secured, labeled, and provided with

secondary spill containment

Liquid waste materials are not mixed in

order to maximize recyclability and avoid

incompatibilities

A program is in place to reduce or

eliminate hazardous materials

Liquid wastes are transported and

received by licensed haulers and receiver

sites and copies of certificates of

approvals and insurance are on file

Manifesting procedures are followed in

accordance with regulations

Designated and banned substances are not

used on site

Storage activities are identified in section

6.3.4


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3.10.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE

Hazardous wastes are highly regulated and controlled since they pose a much greater risk to the

environment.

HAZARDOUS WASTE CHECKLIST:

Completion


A testing program conforming to waste

management regulations is in place to

determine if wastes are hazardous

Procedures are in place and employees are

trained on the identification, handling and

storage of hazardous wastes

All environmental, health & safety and

fire regulations are adhered to.

Inventories & locations are kept on file

and appropriate storage facilities and

methods are in place (See section 6.7)

Solids and liquids are stored in sealed

containers sheltered from the weather

Hazardous wastes are transported and

received by licensed haulers and receiver

sites and copies of certificates and

approvals and insurance certificates are on

file

Manifesting procedures are followed in

accordance with regulations

MSDS sheets are on file and in the Fire

department lock box in case of emergency

PCB storage activities are in section 6.3.3

PCBs contained in operating electrical

equipment is maintained, inspected and

conforms to all federal and provincial

requirements. A program to treat PCB

contaminated equipment is in place


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3.10.4 RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Radioactive materials are a growing concern in the scrap and steel industry. Detection of radioactive

material is discussed later in section 5.

RADIOACTIVE WASTE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Radioactive wastes are handled in

accordance with Atomic Energy Control

Board regulations and instruction

Handling and storage of Naturally

Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)

meets provincial regulations

A company procedure for dealing

radioactive materials and safety is

complete and yard personnel are trained

A quarantine area has been identified to

minimize risk to employees

Wastes are monitored for radiation levels

and the radioisotope is determined by a

experienced contractor

Radioactive materials are not stored on

site but disposed of in accordance with

federal and provincial regulations


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3.11 NOISE

NOISE CHECK LIST:

Completion


The facility conforms with all municipal

and provincial noise by-laws

The site monitors noise on a regular basis

and reports are kept and corrective action

is taken

Noise complaint are deal with

immediately

A noise reduction program is in place and

equipment is upgraded to meet and exceed

ongoing requirements.


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3.12 SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC

Site security is important in ensuring that environmental incidents such as fires due to vandalism, the

dumping of waste material, or the sabotage of operating and environmental equipment does not occur.

Security is also important in controlling the site when an emergency event takes place.

SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC CHECKLIST:

Completion


Site security procedures are in place. The

security contractor and/or company

security personnel are trained in

emergency procedures

The site is enclosed by fences and gates.

The number of gates is limited

Entrance to the site is monitored 24 hours

per day and secured in the off hours

Emergency procedures and phone

numbers are known and documented

Equipment and valving is locked-out

when not in use and during off hours

Security lighting is installed

An alarm system and video system is in

place and alarm response roles are

delegated

Off hours emergency, fire safety,

environmental reporting system, and

emergency communication system is in

place

Regular traffic flow routes and site

emergency entrances and exits have been

established, documented on the site plans

and physically labeled with signs posted


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4.0 TRANSPORTATION

Includes truck, rail and water (Boat or Barge) transit. For on site material handling see section 7.5.1.

TRANSPORTATION CHECKLIST:

Completion


Company and contracted vehicles are

licensed and approved for the materials

which they are carrying.

A preventive maintenance program is

established and implemented for all

vehicles and records are kept.

Maintenance on vehicles is carried out to

control exhaust emissions

Only qualified licensed drivers are used.

They are trained in spill response and spill

kits are in their trucks

An emergency spill response contractor is

retained

Loads are secured, tarped and loaded as

required by law

Safety records for drivers and contractors

are reviewed regularly

All trucks and trucking contactors are

insured and proof of insurance records are

kept up to date and on file

Drivers are informed of on site safety

rules and emergency procedures

Where rail transportation is used all

applicable regulation are followed

All federal, provincial and international

regulations are followed for ship or barge

transportation

All shipments and transporters are

properly insured and records are kept


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5.0 MATERIAL INSPECTION

5.1 IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL INSPECTION

Inbound shipments should be inspected upon arrival at a recycling facility to identify potential

contaminants and reduce the receipt of materials that could contaminate a site. Inspection will also

ensure that all materials are handled properly. The yard should reject loads that have banned materials.

5.2 INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Materials that should not be accepted can vary for each location of a recycling facility depending on

Provincial and Municipal regulations, customer requirements, and the facilities operations and

capabilities.

Some materials of concern may include scrap that contains waste materials, fluids/liquids, contaminated

water, explosives and munitions, tires, batteries, lead cable ends, gasoline tanks, air bags, closed

containers, catalytic converters, solid waste, fuel storage tanks, radioactive materials, lead wheel

weights, old transformers, PCB capacitors, fluorescent lights, PCB light ballasts, PCB equipment, PCB

wastes, radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, refrigerants, cathode-ray tubes, microwave

ovens, copy machines, asbestos, any listed, ignitable, corrosive or reactive materials, toxic substances,

beryllium, mercury and mercury switches, and any other suspect materials. Note that the

aforementioned is no an exhaustive list by any means and recyclers should develop their own list of

banned materials.

For the checklist for inspection policies and practices see the next page.

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INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES CHECKLIST:

Completion


Company policies and procedures

regarding materials acceptance are written

Printed company policies regarding

materials acceptance have been distributed

to employees and they have been trained

Printed company policies and lists

regarding materials acceptance have been

distributed to all brokers,

dealer/processors peddlers and customers

and printed on all purchase orders

When the company picks up scrap

material with its own truck then the driver

is trained and does the initial visual

screening check

Company personnel are familiar with the

source of materials and visit the supplier

regularly. A mechanism to implement

physical scrap trace ability to suppliers is

implemented where possible

A camera is available to inspection

personnel to document non- conformities

Suspect shipments may be unloaded in a

designated area for a more thorough

inspection however the load is normally

rejected and not allowed on site upon

discovery of non-conforming material

Materials are not accepted to site and

remain the responsibility of the supplier

Signs posted alerting customers to

procedures if incoming load fails testing


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5.2.1 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS OR LIQUID WASTES INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS AND LIQUID WASTES CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees use standard procedures and

instruments to find hazardous materials

Employees are trained to identify ,

OSHA/WHMIS Designated Substances

and the materials in which they are found

Employees are trained to identify

environmentally hazardous materials and

the types of scrap in which it is found

Employees reject inbound shipments

containing, lead batteries and cable ends,

lead weights, gasoline tanks, air bags,

tires, mercury switches, u/g tanks, old

transformers, PCB wastes, ballasts,

capacitors, beryllium, compressed gas

containers, CFC’s, free liquids, catalytic

converters, waste, radioactive materials,

wheels, tires, old transformers, PCB

wastes, cathode-ray tubes etc. Note that is

difficult to inspect flattened vehicles at the

scale and strict instructions must be given

to suppliers, flattener operators and yard

personnel. Auto hulks should be traceable

to suppliers in order to be able to take

corrective action

Employees check that all delivered tanks

and containers have been drained/cleaned

Fuel tanks are rejected unless the recycler

is specifically approved to handle them

Cameras are available to document

contaminated loads

The company procedures list all banned

materials and pictures of screened items

are available at the scale


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5.2.2 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S

INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees are trained to visually identify

typical sources and types of scrap that

may contain PCB’s

PCB containing material and material that

once contained PCB’s is rejected and

given back to the supplier for approved

disposal or remediation

Gel insulated cables can contain PCB’s

and are screened in conjunction with the

supplier

PCB material found on site is stored in the

company’s approved PCB storage facility

unless it can be traced and supplier made

responsible. Note that transportation

regulations must be met

PCB materials are scheduled for proper

disposal complying with all federal and

provincial regulations


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5.2.3 INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s)

INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s) CHECKLIST:

Completion




contain CFC’s

In accordance with provincial regulations

CFC equipment and containers are set

aside or rejected if not certified evacuated

Scrap operations that provide CFC

evacuation services are permitted to do so

and it is done by trained and licensed

personnel. Refrigerant material manage-

ment meets regulatory requirements


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5.2.4 INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Scale house and truck and rail entrances to

the site are equipped with latest

technology radiation detection systems.

Dock loading operations are also equipped

with appropriate detection systems

Signs are posted to ensure a maximum

vehicle speed limit of 3 km/hr past the

detection system


different forms of radioactive material,


may be radioactive. Photographs are used

in the training

If radiation detector activates at the plant gate or

any other location employees are trained to

respond using company procedures.

A procedure detailing actions when a

detection is complete. It includes

notification of the Atomic Energy Control

Board (AECB), the supplier, and the

hauler

Loads containing radioactive material are

not accepted by the yard. A quarantine

area may be provided for hot loads. Note

that the yard does not want this material

on site due to the concern of accepting

liability for the material

Site personnel assist the AECB in

determining where the radioactive

materials is. Note that detection

equipment suppliers are knowledgeable

and usually will assist in this process

The supplier of the hot load is kept

responsible for the radioactive waste


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INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


When radioactive material is discovered

in the yard or exiting out of the gate,

operations assume responsibility, notify

the AECB (or provincial jurisdiction if

determined NORM material), separate the

radioactive item and place in controlled

quarantine. Expert assistance is obtained

to do this

Radioactive waste is shipped off site to an

approved disposal facility and is done so

in conformance with all acts and

regulations

NO material enters or leaves the site

without being screened for radioactive or

hazardous materials


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5.3 MONITORING EQUIPMENT

The use of monitoring test instruments is essential to screen incoming and outgoing materials.

5.3.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employee Personal Protection Equipment

such as breathing apparatus and clothing

is on site

Employees have ready access on site to

Personal Protection Equipment and

sufficient inventory is kept


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5.3.2 INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT

INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Testing instruments such as combustible

gas indicator, PH meters and other

measuring equipment are available

Employees are trained to operate test

instruments in accordance to established

site procedures and at least one qualified

individual works per shift

All equipment is calibrated as

recommended by the manufacturer and on

a regularly scheduled basis. Records are

kept

Service contracts are in place to ensure

proper equipment operation

The latest enhancements and updates to

equipment are made when available and

effective

Testing instruments are checked daily to

ensure proper functioning

When the test instrumentation equipment

fails or is undergoing maintenance or

repair, alternate arrangements to screen

loads will be made


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5.3.3 RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT

RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Automatic radiation detectors are in place

and remain on at all times

Hand held radiation detection meters are

also available on site

Employees are trained to operate and test

the radiation detection equipment to

established site procedures and at least

one qualified individual works per shift

All equipment is regularly calibrated as

recommended by the manufacturer and

records are kept

Service contracts ensure equipment is

effective and radiation detection systems

maintenance is done on a scheduled basis

The latest enhancements and updates to

equipment are made when available where

determined as beneficial

Equipment upgrades are made to

eliminate false alarms caused by x-ray

radiography or other radioactive sources

that are present on site or in neigbouring

facilities

Detection equipment is fully operational

and checked daily to ensure proper

functioning

Detection equipment is checked by the

manufacturer at least annually on site and

monthly by modem

When the detection instrumentation

equipment fails or is undergoing

maintenance or repair, alternate

arrangements to screen loads will be made


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5.4 INSPECTION TRAINING INSPECTION TRAINING CHECKLIST:

Completion Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions

Employees understand and apply

requirements of Federal and Provincial

regulations pertaining to radiation, OSHA

Designated Substances, PCB's, hazardous

materials, etc.

Employees have been trained and use

industry standard inspection practices

Employees have been trained and follow

company procedures and can visually

identify potentially hazardous wastes


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6.0 MATERIALS STORAGE

6.1 STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES

STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES CHECKLIST:

Completion


Procedures are in place for the storage of

scrap material and employees are trained

Specific areas have been designated for

different types of scrap

In general indoor storage is preferred over

outdoor from an environmental point of

view however, this is not always practical

Fire procedures and fire safety equipment

proximity must be in place for oily scrap,

wire insulation, ASR , auto hulks, tires,

and other combustible materials

Special provisions are in place for

materials susceptible to spontaneous

combustion

Combustible metals such as magnesium,

titanium turnings, zirconium chips etc. are

provided with special storage

arrangements and employees are trained

to company procedures in handling these

materials

Employees are trained to take necessary

precautions regarding the handling and

generation of explosive dust such as

aluminum, sodium & zirconium powders,

organic dusts, vapours etc.

Lead acid batteries are stored under

shelter and with spill containment

Scrap that once contained fuels,

flammable liquids/gases or hazardous

materials have been evacuated and

cleaned before storage


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6.1.1 OUTDOOR STORAGE

OUTDOOR STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


The site is contoured and graded to

consider runoff and minimize potential

contamination. Containment is provided

Drums are covered and empty drums are

stored top down to prevent contaminated

water accumulation

Oily scrap such as stampings, punchings,

turnings, borings, motor blocks etc. that

contain oil or other fluids are stored on

concrete pads or equivalent and have

containment. A shelter or cover is

provided to prevent rainwater from

flowing through the pile and resulting in

oily water generation

Scrap containing oils or other fluid are not

stored near property lines since runoff has

less chance of being controlled before

leaving the site

Dust control and wind barriers are utilized

to reduce fugitive emissions from scrap

piles

Scrap piles are continually inspected for

non-conforming materials such as

explosive material, hazardous wastes,

compressed gas bottles, sealed containers

etc

The yard restricts pile size, distances

between piles, and distance from the

property line for combustible scrap and

byproducts such as auto hulks, ASR, tires

etc. in accordance with fire regulations

Fire fighting equipment such as

extinguishers and hydrants are located

near combustible materials


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6.1.2 INDOOR STORAGE

INDOOR STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Ventilation is provided for scrap that

contains volatile fluids or dust which can

cause health or explosive mixture

problems. Extracted air is controlled for

emissions

Where ever possible materials are stored

in sheltered areas

Fire protection equipment is provided for

combustible materials.


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6.2 FUEL STORAGE AND HANDLING

6.2.1 ABOVE GROUND TANKS

ABOVE GROUND TANKS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees are trained in the safe handling

of fuel, emergency spill response and fire

safety in accordance with codes and

established company procedures

All tank installations and operations are

approved and conform to all regulations

All tanks are labeled, identified and all

required warning signs including no

smoking are posted, and all tanks are

shown on site plan drawings

Tanks have lockable labeled fill caps that

are resistant to vandalism

Tanks have lockable labeled drain taps

that are resistant to vandalism

All tanks/fill stations have spill contain-

ment , spill kits & bumper post protection

All maintenance work is conducted on a

controlled work permit basis

Accurate inventory logs are kept as per

regulations

All tanks have secondary containment and

are constructed of appropriate material

meeting all provincial regulations

Regular inspections and testing are

performed and logged including leak

testing. Leaks reported to maintenance

and corrected immediately

Level indicators, flame arrestors,

instrumentation and valves/connections

are installed to prevent spills and fires


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6.2.2 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees are trained on the safe

handling of fuel, emergency spill response

and fire safety in accordance with codes

and established company procedures

All tank installations and operations

conform to federal and provincial

government regulations

All tanks are identified, labeled, and all

required warning signs including no

smoking are posted, and all tanks are

shown on site plan drawings

All tanks have a label at fill pipes and fill

logs

Tanks have lockable fill caps that are

resistant to vandalism

All fill stations have spill containment ,

spill kits and bumper post protection

All maintenance work is conducted on a

controlled work permit basis

Ground water is monitored and tanks are

checked for leaks in accordance to

regulatory procedures. Accurate inventory

logs are kept

Tanks are constructed of double wall

cathodically protected steel or fiberglass-

reinforced plastic as determined by

provincial regulations

Regular inspections and testing are

performed and logged

All old underground tanks have been

removed and soil remediated in

accordance with regulations and

guidelines

Continued the next page.

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UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Level indicators, instrumentation and

appropriate valves and connections are

installed to prevent spills as well as flame

arrestors for fire protection

Visual inspections are conducted daily

and leaks reported to maintenance and

corrected immediately


6.2.3 FUEL CONTAINERS

FUEL CONTAINERS CHECKLIST:


Only OSHA / CSA containers are used to

transport or store fuel

Employees are trained on the safe

handling of fuel in containers, emergency

spill response, WHMIS and fire safety in

accordance with codes and established

company procedures

Container are stored in flammable liquid

(see 6.3.1) storage areas that meet all Fire,

Safety, WHMIS, Labeling, Fuel Handling

and Environmental codes including

containment of spills

Spill kits are provided and grounding for

liquid transfers is done


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6.3 LIQUID STORAGE

LIQUID STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Liquids are only stored in designated

areas that have spill and drip protection

and meet all regulatory requirements

Employees are trained in emergency spill

response and fire safety in accordance

with codes, regulations and company

procedure

Dyked containment system is in place


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6.3.1 FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID STORAGE

FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Liquids are stored in a location remote

from production areas and not located

over piping or drainage systems

Flammable liquid containers are stored in

storage areas that meet al Fire, Safety,

Fuel Handling, OSHA and Environmental

codes

Compatibility of different chemicals is

known, employees trained and

incompatible chemicals stored in separate

locations

Dyked containment systems are in place

Liquid transfer grounding is in place for

flammable liquids

Contents are known and all containers

properly labeled (WHMIS)

Tanks are made from non-corrosive

materials closely examined for leaks on a

scheduled basis and logs kept


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6.3.3 CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE

CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Dykes, alarms, vent valves, flame

arrestors, spare pumps, dyke valves, drain

lines, and sumps are provided and tested,

checked and cleaned on regular basis

Containers are well sealed and

constructed of anti-corrosive materials

Tanks made from non-corrosive materials

where possible, closely examined for

leaks on a scheduled basis, and logs kept


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6.4 STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES

COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Tanks and cylinders are stored in

accordance with occupational, health &

safety, fire, electrical and other applicable

regulations

The company has set storage standards

and train employees to them as well as

the code requirements

All cylinders are stored upright and

secured

Storage areas and bottles / tanks are well

labeled indicating contents and hazards

Ventilation is provided for storage areas

and outside remote storage is used

wherever possible

Repairs or alteration of cylinders, valves

or safety relief devices are never

attempted and a new replacement policy is

in place

Combustible, oxidizing and corrosive

gases are stored in separate locations

Cylinders, tanks, valves and hoses are

inspected for leaks and condition daily

Cylinders are stored away from corrosive

chemicals, sources of sparks, flames or

heat, flammable liquids, combustible

materials or unprotected electrical

connections


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6.5 BYPRODUCT STORAGE (AUTO SHREDDER RESIDUE)

BYPRODUCT STORAGE (AUTO SHREDDER RESIDUE) CHECKLIST:

Completion


Handling/storage procedures and practices

are done. Employees have been trained

ASR is stored on an impermeable slab

Material is not stored on any scrap metal

as it acts as a catalyst in heating the ASR

to a point of combustion

For long term storage a soil cover material

is used to eliminate oxygen/air entering

the pile. This is a n optional fire

precaution.

Emergency response/fire teams are

familiar with method to combat a fluff fire

Drainage around piles are controlled for

normal and fire fighting condition

Pile size, location and distances to the

property line meet fire and environmental

waste codes & regulations

Precautions are taken against blowing

debris, such as foam and particulate

Inventory is kept to a minimum

ASR is used as a day cover or recycled as

permitted by law

Specific provincial regulations for ASR

are adhered to

Long term site storage sites and landfill

have received ministry/departmental

approval


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6.6 TIRE STORAGE

TIRE STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Handling and storage procedures and

practices are in place and employees

have been trained to them

Pile size, location and distances to the

property line and between piles meet fire

and environmental waste codes &

regulations

Tires are sent off site to be recycled, re-

used, reclaimed for energy, or re-treaded

where possible; transportation and

disposal meets all regulations and current

certification of haulers and receiver sites

are on file

Storage restrictions are complied with

and inventory is kept to a minimum


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6.7 WASTE STORAGE

6.7.1 SOLID WASTE STORAGE

SOLID WASTE STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees are trained in the handling of

wastes

Solid waste is stored in containers, roll-

offs and lugger boxes and kept under

shelter or covered

Waste containers are placed on concrete

or asphalt pads with bermed containment

and proper drainage

Waste materials are managed ensuring no

blowing debris or dust on site

A waste handling procedure is in place

indicating proper handling, collection

within the site, & materials banned from

non-hazardous disposal

Hazardous solid wastes are kept in sealed

container away form the elements and

other materials

Hazardous and subject wastes are

disposed of properly and manifesting,

registering and transportation conform to

regulations

All waste receiver sites and haulers are

certified by law


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6.7.2 CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE

CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Employees are trained in the handling of

wastes

Contaminated soil is placed on an

impermeable membrane, slab or asphalt

with controlled drainage capture and

treatment

Contaminated soil is covered from the

elements in a shelter or by using heavy

polyethylene sheeting or other membrane

Contaminated soil is stored in and area

that is elevated and not susceptible to

ponding

Soil is tested, classified, handled and

disposed in accordance with all



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6.7.3 PCB WASTES STORAGE PCB WASTES STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


PCBs are stored in approved sites to

federal and provincial standards

Fire , emergency response, storage and

inspection procedures and employee

training is completed to ensure proper

handling of PCB's

Fire extinguisher and emergency spill

kits are stationed near the storage area

The storage area meets all enclosure,

spill, fire and safety regulations

Reports are sent to the regulators in

accordance with the requirements

Regular monthly inspection of the

storage facility and containers are made

and recorded

Immediate corrective action is taken on

non-conforming items

All inspection reports deficiencies by

provincial and federal inspectors are

addressed and records are kept

An up to date inventory is kept on file

and at the storage location

Fire department and municipal

authorities have been made aware of the

storage facility

Disposal arrangements are made with

required approvals and comply with all

regulatory requirements

Continued on the next page

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PCB WASTES STORAGE CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


PCBs contained in operating electrical

equipment is maintained, inspected and

conforms to all federal and provincial

requirements

All PCB equipment in use is scheduled

for decontamination


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6.7.4 WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE

WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Waste lubricant, antifreeze, oil and oil

filters stored in separate storage containers

in accordance with fire codes and other

regulations

Wastes are stored in separate storage

containers to prevent incompatibilities

problem and maximize their recyclability

Incompatible waste chemical are stored in

separate areas

Each container is labeled clearly

indicating type of waste and name and

address of shipping destination

Waste inventories are kept and weigh bills

and manifests are properly filled out and

saved according to regulation

Tanks and containers are inspected daily

and spill containment and spill kits are

provided

Containers are kept in good condition and

leaks are repaired upon detection

All above ground storage containers have

secondary containment

Waste tanks and containers are kept

closed and locked when not in use


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6.7.5 REFRIGERANT STORAGE

REFRIGERANT STORAGE CHECKLIST:

Completion


All refrigerant equipment and containers

are handled and stored by licensed

personnel in accordance with provincial

regulation

The storage areas apart from other plant

operations

All approval have been obtained to

evacuate refrigerants on site


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7.0 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT

Processing involves the disassembling, separation and preparation of scrap materials into reusable

materials. This processing is carried out by many different equipment operations such as cranes, shears,

balers, crushers, shredders etc.

A number of environmental impacts arise from actual processing activities. These impacts can include

fugitive emissions, explosions, spills and leaks, and soil and groundwater contamination.

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7.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:

Completion


Preventative maintenance program is in

place for all equipment and auxiliaries

Maintenance records are kept for all

equipment and auxiliaries and are

available for in house and environmental

or labour inspector audit

The maintenance schedule is adhered to

Copies of site maintenance procedures

and manufacturers' manuals for all

equipment is available

Maintenance personnel are regularly

trained on equipments service and

environmental, health and safety

procedures and regulations

Daily service checklists or maintenance

logs used by maintenance personnel and

operators for all equipment are up to

date and retained

Recommendations from manufacturers

are followed regarding replacement

of seals, gaskets, parts

Employees are encouraged to observe for

potential leaks and other possible

equipment problems and take

pre-emptive action when needed


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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Parts cleaning with solvents is conducted

in specified areas to ensure solvents

contaminated with oils, greases, paint

pigments, and metal chips are not

released. A solvent reduction program is

in place

Chlorinated solvents are not used

Equipment is cleaned on a regular basis

The facility conforms with all municipal

noise by-laws

Dust suppression is applied to the site’s

unpaved areas regularly

Wind barriers and shelters are established

to keep the wind from picking up dust

and other materials

Open burning activities follow all

regulations

Fire extinguishers and other means of

dousing fires are available to minimize

smoke resulting from torching and

welding operations

Flammable, hazardous, and non-

hazardous liquids and compressed gas

products and wastes are stored properly

Floor drains are eliminated in the

maintenance area and spill control and

containment when working on equipment

and for all stored fluids

There is no measurable transmission of

equipment vibration outside the site


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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Maintenance on operating on-site

refrigerant equipment such as air

conditioners complies with the

regulations

All wastes are disposed of, generator

registrations are up-to-date, and

inventories are kept in accordance with

regulations


7.2 SORTING

SORTING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Compressed gas cylinders are set aside in

quarantine to be properly dealt with by

trained personnel

Other hazardous, flammable, explosive

and radioactive materials are removed

and quarantined

Employees are trained to identify and

safely handle unwanted materials


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7.3 CUTTING

CUTTING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Procedures and training requirements are

complete for torch cutting and grinding

activities

For torch cutting, respirators or other

respiratory protection equipment is

provided as needed

For outdoor torch cutting precaution are

taken with respect to unusual amount of

smoke exiting the property

For torch cutting inside buildings

mechanical ventilation systems are used

Employees are trained to recognize torch

cutting items that are likely to release

toxic constituents or that contain

combustible materials

Noise bylaws are not exceeded

Fire precaution including extinguishers

are taken when working near or over

combustibles

Fire precautions when using grinders are

taken


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7.4 CAST BREAKING

CAST BREAKING CHECKLIST:

Completion


Drop breaking is not recommended and if

done should have shielding to stop high-

velocity metal fragments. The crane

operator’ cab should be shielded as well.

Safety zones are designated

Hydraulic cast breakers or mills have

proper shielding against flying metal and

operators are trained in safe operation

Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled

while charging

Hydraulic systems have spill containment

Auto blocks have been drained and

storage areas have spill containment

Process equipment using hydraulic and/or

motor oils is provided with containment

for spills and is checked regularly for

leaks and worn hoses. These items are

repaired or replaced immediately


Cast cleaning systems have proper liquid

containment. Wastes and water are

disposed of in accordance with all

provincial and municipal regulations

Fire extinguishers/equipment, spill kits

and personnel protective equipment are

present and known procedures are in place


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7.5 EQUIPMENT

GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Procedures are written and operators are

trained on environmental regulations, spill

and air emission observation and

reporting, emergency and spill response,

and emergency communication

Operating procedure including daily

inspection of equipment and emergency

shutdown are written, and operators are

trained

Daily inspections are conducted and

incident reports are recorded, logging the

time and date. All completed checklists

and reports are filed

Safety and fire procedures are written and

operators trained

Fire protection equipment and spill kits

are available and regularly inspected

A preventative maintenance program is in

place, company and manufactures’

procedures are followed, and records are

kept

Operators are trained in correct waste

disposal procedures


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7.5.1 HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Handling equipment includes conveyors, screens, chutes, slides, magnets, cranes, front end loaders, fork

lifts, trucks, railroad cars, and other mobile equipment, etc.

HANDLING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion



while processing and operating

equipment. Dust suppression practices are

implemented

Emission control equipment is in place

where needed and meets all air emission

standards. Equipment is maintained and

operators are trained to observe for

emissions

Containment for hydraulic systems is

provided

Hydraulic oil equipment is check daily

and leaks and worn hoses are replaced

immediately

Precautions are taken for flying metal,

debris and liquids

Loads exiting the site by rail or truck are

covered

Operators are trained to detect OSHA

designated substances & hazardous

material found in the scrap and to follow

company procedures in dealing with these

materials

Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits



for all fixed and mobile equipment

All bearings, motors, electrical

components, moving parts etc. are

monitored for overheating


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HANDLING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion


Older equipment has been tested for

PCB’s

Electrical systems are properly inspected,

certified, repaired and preventative

maintenance is performed

All mobile equipment is properly

maintained to minimize exhaust, vapour

emissions and leaks. Note that crankcase

oils can contains excess amounts of heavy

metals

Gasoline, diesel, propane, and other fuel

handling is done in accordance with

company procedures and regulations.

Precautions are taken regarding fumes and

spills at fixed and mobile fueling stations


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7.5.2 BALERS

BALERS CHECKLIST:

Completion



while charging and operating the

equipment

The baler has spill containment for the

hydraulic system and room



immediately


debris and liquids

Hazardous items such as OSHA

designated substances, compressed gas,

fuel, liquid containers and other materials

have been removed prior to baling and

removed items are handled and disposed

of in accordance with all regulations






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7.5.3 SHEARS

SHEARS CHECKLIST:

Completion



while charging , operating the equipment

and stacking

The shear has spill containment for the

hydraulic system and room

The shear has splash /spray protection for

burst hoses to prevent contamination over

the yard



immediately


debris and liquids



fuel, liquid containers or other materials

have been removed prior to shearing and

removed items are handled and disposed

of in accordance with all regulations






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7.5.4 FLATTENERS

AUTO FLATTENERS CHECKLIST:

Completion



while loading , flattening, transporting and

unloading hulks

Auto hulks have been drained and the

flattener has spill containment that also

includes provision for its hydraulic

systems


Guarding against flying metal and debris

during flattening and transportation is in

place

Loads are properly secured during

transport

Critical items have been removed prior to

flattening. (i.e. battery, gas tank, air bags,

all fluids, refrigerants, mercury switches

etc.)

Removal of critical auto components are

done safely and in accordance with

written procedures and applicable

regulations





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7.5.5 SHREDDERS

SHREDDING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

Completion


Fugitive air / dust emissions are

controlled while charging , operating the

equipment and stacking feed scrap/cars,

shred, non-ferrous, and byproducts

Air pollution control equipment such as

cyclones, scrubbers etc. that deal with

particulate and smoke are in place and

maintained. Operators are trained to

operate and inspect equipment and

observe emissions. Stack emission testing

is done regularly

Excess emission releases and explosions

are reported to the authorities

immediately

Shredder auxiliaries have spill

containment

Hydraulic oil equipment is checked daily


immediately


debris and liquids

Employees trained to recognize items

that may release toxics or cause

explosions



fuel or liquid containers, battery, gasoline

tanks, air bags, all fluids, refrigerants or

other materials have been removed prior

to shredding and removed items are

handled and disposed of in accordance

with all regulations


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SHREDDING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: (Continued)

Completion




present and known procedures are in

place


Containment and material storage of auto

hulks meet spill and fire safety

requirements

ASR (shredder fluff )and other byproduct

are stored properly, sampled & tested on

a regular basis and sent for disposal or

reuse in accordance with all


The scrubber pit is properly maintained

and liquid and solid wastes are tested and

disposed of according to environmental

regulations

On site fluff land filling or berming must

be approved and meet all environmental

regulations. Leachate collection is in

place. Surface and ground water is tested

regularly.


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7.5.6 TURNINGS CRUSHERS

TURNINGS CRUSHERS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Fugitive emissions are controlled while

charging and operating the equipment

Process fumes and aerosol particulates are

controlled and emission control

equipment is installed where needed.

Stack emissions are tested regularly


are reported to the authorities immediately

System has proper spill containment for

scrap oils and equipment fluids

The equipment is checked daily and leaks

are repaired immediately

Any hazardous items have been removed

prior to processing

All waste materials are removed, handled

and disposed in accordance with all

regulations

Operators are aware of fire hazards of

feed materials such as oily scrap or

magnesium oxide and their prevention





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7.5.7 BRIQUETTERS

BRIQUETTERS CHECKLIST:

Completion


Fugitive dust emissions are controlled


equipment


controlled and emission control

equipment is installed where needed and

regularly stack emission tested

Preheating equipment (kiln) has emission

control and fire safety precautions with

known operating, emergency and

maintenance procedures



The system has proper spill containment

for scrap oils and equipment fluids

The equipment is checked daily and leaks

are repaired immediately

Hazardous items have been removed prior

to processing



regulations

Operators are aware of the fire hazards

and prevention for feed materials and

finished briquettes





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7.5.8 WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING

WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING CHECKLIST:

Completion



while charging , operating and stacking .


Air pollution control equipment,

baghouses, cyclones, scrubbers etc. are in

place and maintained. Operators are

trained to operate and inspect equipment

and observe emissions. Stack emission

testing is done regularly

Excess emission releases are reported to

the authorities immediately

Spill containment is provided for the

process and hydraulics as necessary

Equipment is checked daily and leaks and

worn hoses are replaced immediately

Precautions are taken for flying debris and

liquids

Employees are trained to recognize items

that release toxics or cause explosions

Hazardous & OSHA designated

substances have been removed prior to

processing and removed items are handled

and disposed of in accordance regulations




Gel insulated cable is checked for PCB’s

Insulation is recycled or disposed of if not

marketable procedures are followed


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7.5.9 GRANULATORS

GRANULATORS CHECKLIST:

Completion



while charging , operating and stacking

Air pollution control equipment is in place

and maintained. Operators are trained to



is done regularly

Excess emission releases are reported to

the authorities immediately

Precautions are taken for flying debris

Employees are trained to recognize,

remove and properly dispose of items that

may release toxics, cause explosions, or

produce excess smoke






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7.5.10 EDDY CURRENT

EDDY CURRENT CHECKLIST:

Completion



Employees are trained to recognize &

remove materials that are caught and

overheating

Employees are trained to recognize,

remove and properly dispose of hazardous

or controlled materials


7.5.11 FLOAT / SINK TANKS

FLOAT / SINK TANKS CHECKLIST:

Completion


The system has secondary spill

containment and controls

The water treatment plant is part of the

preventative maintenance program.

Records are kept

Effluent is sampled and tested as per

procedures and test results comply with

regulations. Records are kept

Waste and sludges are tested and disposed

in accordance with regulations


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7.5.12 FURNACES

FURNACES CHECKLIST:

Completion




equipment

Process emissions are controlled and air

emission control equipment is in place,

maintained and operators are trained to



is done regularly



Spill containment is provided where

needed

Auxiliary equipment is checked daily and

leaks are corrected immediately

Any hazardous /explosive / OSHA

designated substance items have been

removed prior to processing

All waste materials(ash) are removed,

handled and disposed in accordance with

all regulations

Fuel safety precautions are followed



present, fire precautions are taken and

known procedures are in place

The noise bylaws are not exceeded


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7.5.13 WASHING EQUIPMENT

WASHING EQUIPMECHECKLIST:

Completion


The system has secondary spill

containment and controls

Waste water is tested and treated as

needed to sewer-use bylaws and

provincial regulations. Records are kept

Preventative maintenance program is in

place. Records are kept

Waste and sludges are tested and disposed

in accordance with regulations


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7.5.14 INCINERATORS AND DRYERS

INCINERATORS AND DRYERS CHECKLIST:

Completion




equipment

Process emissions are controlled and air

emission control equipment is in place,

maintained and operators are trained to



is done regularly



Spill containment is provided where

needed for oily scrap and equipment

Auxiliary equipment is checked daily and

leaks are corrected immediately

Any hazardous /explosive / OSHA

designated substance items have been


PCB containing items are screened (e.g.

gel insulated wire)

All waste materials(ash) are removed,

handled, tested and disposed in

accordance with all regulations

Fuel safety precautions are followed



present, fire precautions are taken, and

known procedures are in place



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7.5.15 BATTERY BREAKING

BATTERY BREAKING CHECKLIST:

Completion




equipment


controlled and air emission control

equipment is in place, maintained and

operators are trained to operate and

inspect equipment and observe emissions.

Stack emission testing is done regularly

System has proper spill containment for

acidic and alkali solutions and equipment

fluids

Precautions are taken for flying

metal/plastic, debris and acidic/alkali

liquids



immediately

Any hazardous items such have been




regulations






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APPENDIX I

Canadian Government Environment

Ministries and Departments

CONTACT INFORMATION As at March 2004

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FEDERAL

Environment Canada

27th floor, 10 Wellington Street

Terrasses de la Chaudière

Hull QC K1A 0H3

Tel: (819) 997-4203

Fax: (819) 953-6897

www.ec.gc.ca

PROVINCES/TERRITORIES

British Columbia

Ministry of Water, Lands and Air

Protection

2975 Jutland Road, 5th floor

Victoria BC V8T 5J9

Tel: (250) 387-5429

Fax: (250) 387-6003 www.gov.bc.ca/wlap/

Ministry of Sustainable Resource

Management

Policy, Legislation and Assessment

780 Blanshard St, 4th

Floor

Victoria BC V8W2H1

Tel: (250) 387-4731

Fax: (250) 356-7830

www.gov.bc.ca/srm/.

Alberta Department of Environment

9915-108th Street, 10th floor

Edmonton AB T5K 2G8

Tel: (780) 427-6236

Fax: (780) 427-0923 www3.gov.ab.ca/env/

Saskatchewan Department of Environment and

Resource Management

3211 Albert Street, Room 524

Regina SK S4S 5W6

Tel: (306) 787-2930

Fax: (306) 787-2947

www.se.gov.sk.ca

Manitoba Department of Conservation

Room 327, Legislative Building

Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8

Tel: (204) 945-8807

Fax: (204) 945-1256 www.gov.mb.ca/environ/

Ontario Ministry of the Environment

12th floor, 135 St. Clair Avenue West

Toronto ON M4V 1P5

Tel: (416) 314-6753

Fax: : (416) 314-6791 www.ene.gov.on.ca/

Quebec Department of Environment

675, boul. René-Lévesque Boulevard est

Édifice Marie Guyart, 30e étage

Québec QC G1R 5V7

Tel: (418) 521-3860

Fax: (418) 643-3619

www.menv.gouv.qc.ca

New Brunswick

Department of Environment and

Local Government

2nd floor, 364 Argyle Street

P.O. Box 6000

Fredericton NB E3B 5H1

Tel: (506) 453-3095

Fax: (506) 453-3377

www.gnb.ca/0009/index.htm

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Nova Scotia Department of Environment

5th floor, 5151 Terminal Road

P.O. Box 2107

Halifax: NS B3J 3B7

Tel: (902) 424-2359

Fax: (902) 424-0644 www.gov.ns.ca/enla/emc.htm

Prince Edward Island

Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture

and Environment

P.O. Box 2000

11 Kent Street, 4th floor

Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8

Tel: (902) 368-4880

Fax: (902) 368-4857 http://www.gov.pe.ca/af/

Newfoundland Department of Environment and

Conservation

4th Floor, West Block

Confederation Building

P.O. Box 8700

St. John's NL, Canada A1B 4J6

Tel: (709) 729-2664

Fax: (709) 729-6639 www.gov.nf.ca/env/

Northwest Territories

Department of Resources, Wildlife

and Economic Development

600, 5102-50th Avenue

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9

Tel: (867) 920-8048

Fax: (867) 873-0563 www.gov.nt.ca/RWED/eps/

Nunavut

Department of Sustainable Development

Brown Building

P.O. Box 1340

Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0

Tel: (867) 975-5922

Fax: (867) 975-5980 www.gov.nu.ca/sd.htm

Yukon Department of Renewable Resources

10 Burns Road

P.O. Box 2703

Whitehorse YT Y1A 2C6

Tel: (867) 667-5652

Fax: (867) 393-6213 www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/

http://www.gov.nt.ca/RWED/eps/

Canadian Environmental Legislation And Regulations Affecting Scrap Metal Recycling APPENDIX II

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APPENDIX II

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS,

REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

AFFECTING

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING FACILITIES


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FOREWORD

As stated in the Preface, the objective of CARI’s Environmental Management Handbook is to "assist

member companies .. to critique their facilities and establish and implement environmental practices and

procedures that address the need for environmental stewardship".

The main body of this Handbook consists of a series of check sheets which facilitate self auditing of metal

recycling facilities. Topics addressed range from administrative requirements, including corporate policy,

training, education, record-keeping, site and emergency planning, and approvals (certification, licensing)

to transportation, material storage and handling and the various methods of processing scrap metal.

Reference is made, throughout the Handbook, to the need to ensure compliance with environmental laws

and regulations. .

Appendix III, developed at the time the Handbook was released in 2001, cited nearly 2000 Acts,

regulations and guidelines at the federal and provincial levels, dealing with environmental protection,

human health and worker safety. In March, 2004, with support from the Government of Canada Action

Plan 2000 on Climate Change, the decision was taken to update and revise the Appendix to concentrate

on environmental legislation and introduce changes introduced since publication of the Handbook.

The result is a much shorter list of environmental legislation which provides the regulatory context for the

scrap metal recycling industry in Canada.

Structure Updating Appendix III led to significant changes in other Appendices. Appendix 1,

containing federal and provincial government contact information has been retained and updated.

Legislation dealing with occupational health and safety, labour practices and other non-environmental

issues in Appendix III, now Appendix II, have been removed. To assist the user of this Handbook,

Appendices II and IV, which provided overviews of key international agreements affecting recycling, the

main federal Acts and the role of municipal by-laws have been combined. The new Appendix II provides

a much more extensive description of the main Acts and regulations which the manager of a scrap metal

recycling facility will need to consult to ensure regulatory compliance. A list of legislation for each

province or territory follows.

Caveats In light of the dynamic nature of regulation, the following list should be regarded as indicative

only. Users of this Handbook are encouraged to consult the relevant websites of federal and provincial

environment ministries and the Queen’s Printer frequently for new policies and regulations, as well as

amendments to those included in this Appendix.


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OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS1

Over the last decade, various modifications to Canada's international obligations on transboundary

movements of hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials have emerged. The following

provides an overview of the main international agreements relating to wastes and recyclable materials to

which Canada in a Party.

BASEL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF

HAZARDOUS WASTES AND THEIR DISPOSAL, 1989

International concern about the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous wastes, heightened

during the late 70's and early 80's. The key area of concern was the issue of wastes being exported from

industrialized nations for cheap disposal in inadequately prepared sites in developing countries. This

concern led to a new urgency for developing and implementing international controls. It culminated in

the landmark global convention under the United Nations to control the transboundary movement of

hazardous wastes and their disposal, commonly called the Basel Convention. Canada participated in the

development of the convention and was one of the original signatories on March 22, 1989.

In 1992, Canada ratified the Basel Convention, which controls the transboundary movements of hazardous

wastes and hazardous recyclable materials, and promotes their environmentally sound management and

introduced new Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations (EIHWR). The main objectives of

the Basel Convention are to:

ensure the generation of hazardous waste is reduced to a minimum;

dispose of hazardous wastes in the country of their generation, to the extent possible;

establish enhanced controls on exports and imports of hazardous waste;

prohibit shipments of hazardous wastes to countries lacking the legal, administrative and

technical capacity to manage and dispose of them in an environmentally sound manner; and,

cooperate on the exchange of information, technology transfer, and harmonization of standards,

codes and guidelines.

In February 1998, Parties to the Convention adopted an amendment to add two new detailed wastes lists to

the Convention: the hazardous waste list (Annex VIII) and the non-hazardous waste list (Annex IX),

which entered into force on February 27, 1999.

OECD DECISION CONTROLLING TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF WASTES

DESTINED FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS, C(2001)/107/Final

In effect since March 1992, governing the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes destined for

recycling, the OECD Decision provides a framework to control transboundary movement of hazardous

recyclable materials among Member Countries in an environmentally sound and economically efficient

manner. It was introduced in response to adoption of the new waste Annexes under Basel and represents

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a risk-based approach to determining levels of controls for hazardous recyclables, while the Basel

Convention is based on hazardous characteristics.

Risk-based Control Recyclable materials that pose negligible risks for the environment and human health

during transboundary movement within the OECD area do not need to be controlled while in transit.

However, if these same recyclables are contaminated by others in a way that increases environmental risks

or prevents their recycling (in an environmentally sound manner), they are subject to the same controls for

recyclable materials listed as hazardous when crossing national borders.

In addition, under the Decision, all recyclable materials, including those that are not controlled, must be

recycled at an authorized facility.

CANADA-US AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF

HAZARDOUS WASTES, 1999

In effect since 1986 and amended in 1992, the Canada-USA Agreement is intended to ensure that the

movement of hazardous waste and municipal solid waste destined for final disposal crossing the Canada-

U.S. border is consistent with domestic law and its provisions. It confirms basic principles recognized by

both countries in this area and includes a prior informed consent regime.

Note: Also of interest to recyclers is work initiated by the OECD and Basel on the definition of

“environmentally sound manner” and “environmentally sound management (ESM)”. In 1999, the OECD

started working toward the development of an international Environmentally Sound Management (ESM)

Guideline to improve and harmonize the environmental practices of hazardous waste management

facilities in OECD countries. Workshops were held in order to elaborate and develop the elements of an

ESM framework. This work was the basis to develop the criteria in the proposed Regulations, through

which the Minister can refuse to issue a permit if he or she is of the opinion that the hazardous waste or

hazardous recyclable material will not be managed in a manner that will protect the environment and

human health.

FEDERAL LEGISLATION

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA)

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) has been in force since 1988. A revised version of

the Act came into force in 1999. A substantial portion of the 1988 Act dealt with the identification,

control and/or prevention of toxic substances in the environment, and the promotion of life-cycle

management of toxic substances. CEPA 1999 takes this approach a step further, acknowledging the need

to eradicate essentially all persistent and bioaccumulative substances from the environment. CEPA 1999

maintains additional legal objectives, which include reducing pollution caused by the dispersal of nutrients

in Canadian waters, and addressing the inconsistencies in environmental regulations applicable to federal

works or undertakings on federal lands. CEPA also fulfills Canada's international and national

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1999 CEPA Amendments Revisions to CEPA in March, 1999 introduced new authorities with respect to

hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials, including the authority to:

prohibit exports, imports or transits of wastes and recyclable materials where required by

Canada's international obligations;

develop criteria to assess the ESM of transboundary wastes and recyclable materials, and to

refuse permits for exports, imports or transits if these criteria are not met;

issue permits for the "equivalent level of environmental safety," allowing for variances from the

regulations under specific conditions; and

require the preparation and implementation of plans to reduce or phase out exports of wastes

destined for final disposal.

National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Under CEPA 99, companies are required to report annually

on pollution it releases to the environment. Reporting applies to facilities that meet certain requirements.

The Act establishes authority to impose environmental protection measures on businesses that are subject

to federal legislative control (such as interprovincial carriers) or that operate on federal lands. Restrictions

may also be imposed on operations that discharge contaminants into the air resulting in transboundary air

pollution.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (TDGA)

Applies "to all handling, offering to transport, whether or not for hire or reward and whether or not the

goods originate from or are destined for any place or places in Canada". Passed in 1980, the TDGA

promotes public safety before, during, and after the transportation of dangerous goods including

hazardous wastes. The transboundary movement of wastes and recyclables forms is controlled

domestically by the Act. The TDGA is administered by Transport Canada with technical support from

Environment Canada, on matters related to hazardous waste. The key features of the Act include the

classification of dangerous goods, requirements for documentation, marking (placards) and packaging,

emergency response procedures, training, notification and inspections.

Prior to 2002, the Act also included tracking requirements for the transportation of hazardous wastes and

hazardous recyclable materials (e.g., manifests and prior notification). The administration of that portion

of the Act has now been delegated to Environment Canada, and the enabling legislation can be found

under CEPA. The Canadian Emergency Transportation Centre (CANUTEC) has been set up to deal with

transportation emergencies.

Note: The introduction in CEPA 1999 of a new authority to control the movement of hazardous wastes and hazardous

recyclable material led to the removal, in August 2002, of the manifest-tracking requirements from the TDGR. Simultaneously

with this repeal, amendments to the EIHWR with respect to the tracking of exports and imports of hazardous wastes and

hazardous recyclable materials through the use of a manifest system came into force.

Shipment of Goods Originating Outside Canada The Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations (TDGR),

permit most shipments of dangerous goods originating outside Canada to be prepared in accordance with other regulations.

TDG regulations must be consulted for conditions and limitations. Shipments of dangerous goods by air are regulated by the

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Marine shipments are covered by the International Maritime Dangerous

Goods (IMDG) Code. Road and rail shipments originating in the United States can be prepared in accordance with the Code Of

Federal Regulations (CFR), Hazardous Materials regulations. The 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations have similar

provisions for road and rail shipments originating in Canada that are destined to the United States. The 49 CFR must be

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EXPORT AND IMPORT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND RECYCLABLES Proposed.

Domestic responsibility for setting controls to manage hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable

materials resides at both the federal and provincial levels. The federal government regulates the

transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials (i.e. exports from and

imports into Canada as well as interprovincial/territorial movements).

Provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the licensing of hazardous wastes and hazardous

recyclable material generators, carriers and treatment facilities and regulating intraprovincial movements.

Both levels of government are concerned with ensuring that hazardous wastes and recyclable materials are

handled safely and in a manner that protects the environment and human health.

Canada's evolving international obligations, as well as the broader scope of the export, import and transit

provisions of CEPA 1999, led Environment Canada to develop the proposed Regulations for the Export

and Import of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials. In March 2004, Environment

Canada published new regulations under CEPA 99 to replace the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes

regulation.

In line with the revised OECD Decision, the definition of "hazardous recyclable material" in the proposed

Regulations excludes four streams of recyclable materials that are not controlled within the OECD. These

four streams of recyclable materials are controlled, however, if they are contaminated by other materials to

an extent that increases risks to the environment or prevents the recycling of the materials in an

environmentally sound manner.

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (CEAA)

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act is designed to ensure that projects that are carried out,

funded, permitted or licensed by the federal government are properly scrutinized by authorities and

demonstrate a solid commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of a healthy economy and

environment. The Act is also intended to prevent any projects associated with the federal government

from having any adverse environmental effects outside the jurisdictions in which they are undertaken. The

Act is binding on all federal departments, agencies and crown corporations.

The Act is administered by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), an independent

agency that reports to the Minister directly. The success of the Act since its implementation five years ago

is current being reviewed.

Environmental Assessment Acts at the provincial level have not been listed in this Appendix. At the time

of researching the provincial legislation it appeared that scrap metal recycling projects didn’t meet the

criteria for assessment in most provinces. The assessment acts were consequently omitted. The reader

should, nonetheless, be informed of the existence of this important environmental legislation in many

provinces and territories. The provincial conditions may change subsequent to the operational review of

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CANADA WATER ACT

The Canada Water Act is divided into four parts. Part I, Comprehensive Water Resource Management,

authorizes the Minister of Environment to establish consultative arrangements and to finalize agreements

with the provinces respecting waters that are of significant national interest. Part II, Water Quality

Management, allows the Minister to conclude agreements with provincial jurisdictions in designating

certain areas as “water quality management areas” when the water quality therein has become a matter of

urgent national concern. Part III, nutrients, which contains provisions concerning allowable

concentrations of nutrients in water treatment processes, was incorporated into CEPA by proclamation in

1988. Guidelines originally issued under this part of the Act are now listed under CEPA. These include

the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and the Guidelines For Effluent and Waste Water

Treatment at Federal Establishments. Part IV deals with administration and enforcement of the Act.

Part II, Section 9, covers the unlicensed dumping of wastes into the water of a water quality management

area. It further forbids dumping wastes in any place, or under any conditions, such that the waste or the

derivatives of that waste might flow into the waters of the protected area.

FISHERIES ACT

This Act is designed to protect fish, shellfish, crustaceans and marine animals in Canadian fishing zones,

all Canadian territorial seas and all internal Canadian waters. The Fisheries Act contains more stringent

prohibitions against pollution of Canadian waters than does the Canada Water Act. Under the Water Act,

an operator can’t allow waste, either directly or indirectly, to enter specified regions of sensitive water.

Under the Fisheries Act it is an offence to carry on undertakings that result in the harmful alteration,

disruption or destruction of fish habitat, or to deposit or cause or permit the deposit of material or

substances that are detrimental to fish in water that is frequented by fish. The owner of the pollutant

and/or anyone who causes or contributes to the spill must report the spill and immediately take any action

necessary to respond to and clean up the spill. Regulations have been established allowing certain specific

deposits of deleterious substances for specific contaminants.

Determination of Jurisdiction It is important to determine which form of government has primary

responsibility in particular circumstances. In non-coastal provinces federal authority concerning aspects of

fisheries administration has been delegated to the province. Accordingly, a company discharging effluent

into a municipal drainage system that could affect fish would normally be the concern of the province or

municipal authorities. If there is inconsistency between different requirements, the general practical

approach to follow is to comply with the most stringent requirement.

NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT

The Nuclear Safety and Control Act is intended to limit the risks to national security, public health and the

environment inherent in generating nuclear energy and handling radioactive substances. The act also

ensures that Canada upholds its international agreements relating to the non-proliferation of nuclear

weapons.

There are two sections of potential interest for the scrap metal recycling industry. Section 26 prohibits

any unlicensed person transporting, possessing, storing, transferring, importing, exporting, disposing,

using or abandoning a nuclear substance. Section 45 states that any person who has reasonable grounds

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thresholds must immediately report the circumstances and location of the event to the Canadian Nuclear

Safety Commission or another appropriate local authority. Failure to do so constitutes a federal offence.

PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL LEGISLATION

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

All provinces and territories have established Environmental Acts which tend to have broad applicability

to industry. They usually contain requirements related to a wide range of activities, including:

release of substances which have an adverse effect on the environment;

establishment of waste management systems, including: collection, transportation, handling, storage,

treatment, use, diversion, recycling, reuse, recovery, reduction or disposal of waste;

air quality management;

assessment and remediation of contaminated sites;

handling of dangerous goods and waste dangerous goods;

registration and review of proposed undertakings (projects) (for their potential environmental

impacts); and,

the issuing of Certificates of Approval for certain types of facilities and/or activities.

Each Act is accompanied by a different array of specific regulations which give meaning to the broad

objectives and above requirements stated in the Act and provide the regulatory context with which the

operator of a scrap metal recycling facility must be familiar. Some of the more common types of

regulation at the provincial level address issues such as:

air quality

approvals/appeals

contaminated sites

effluent monitoring

emergency response

environmental assessment

export/import of hazardous

waste/recyclables

land use/land use planning

noise prevention/control

nuclear substances/radioactive devices

recycling

scrap metal recovery/recycling

soil conservation

spill prevention/cleanup

substance release

transportation

waste management *

* Batteries, beverage containers, gasoline and propane gas storage/handling, paint containers, PCBs, solvents,

storage tank handling/maintenance, used oil, used tires, wastewater, water quality


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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

The provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts apply to the movement of substances or

organisms that are deemed “dangerous” by the Governor in Council, wherein dangerous usually means

dangerous to life, health, property or the environment. The classification includes explosives, gases in

various volatile states, flammable and combustible liquids or solids, oxidizing substances, poisonous,

toxic and infectious substances, corrosives, and other miscellaneous dangerous products, substances or

organisms. In some provinces the classification explicitly includes radioactive substances, however, it is

safe to assume that in provinces where it does not, the reference is implicit in the miscellaneous part of the

schedule.

The Act prohibits anybody handling or disposing, or causing the handling or disposing of dangerous or

hazardous goods unless it is in compliance with the Act and its regulations. Compliance involves, among

other things, the holding of a valid permit, taking appropriate precautions in dealing with the dangerous

entity, the conscientious reporting to authorities and diligent recording of any accidents or spills, and

making remedial efforts to the extent possible in the case of emergencies.

Regulations under the Acts differ in content from province to province. Some formally state the adoption

by the province of the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Others extend the classification

criteria for dangerous or hazardous substances, or list fees associated with licensing or spill clean-up.

Others require the carrying of appropriate manifests and explain how to fill them out. In one case

(Manitoba) the acceptable concentrations of contaminants in automobile shredder residue is recorded. A

familiarity with the peculiarities of one’s provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act or equivalent

is recommended.

SPILL REPORTING These regulations require that a person who has possession, charge or control of a substance to immediately report a spill to the Province’s Emergency Program spill line. (Note that municipalities are generally notified as well). The regulation divides spilled substances by means of their classification under the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and provides a schedule setting out certain threshold limits for different classifications. Spills equal to or greater than such limits are to be reported.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste Management Acts authorize the provincial Environment Ministers to make guidelines and

regulations pertaining to every person, commercial, industrial or public organization that produces, stores,

transports, handles, treats, destroys, discharges, or disposes of wastes and special wastes. They generally

override municipal by-laws and permits that conflict with it and wastes discharged or disposed must have

a permit, approval, order, waste management plan or be in compliance with the regulations. The Acts deal

with licensing of disposal facilities as well the transportation of wastes.

The definition of waste varies from province to province and sometimes from regulation to regulation

within a province. In British Columbia, the Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.482) covers a host

of environmental topics in great detail that in other provinces are dealt with in the Environmental

Protection Act. The topics include stewardship programs for beverage containers and used oil,

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the General Waste Management Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347) establishes standards for waste

disposal sites and waste management systems, deals with transportation of wastes within and without the

province, manifests, refrigerants and leachate quality criteria.

WATER QUALITY

The provincial legislation dealing with water is of importance from a variety of standpoints. In the case of

Water Acts that stand alone, the focus is generally on the protection of water resources in terms of

diversion and of quantity. Agricultural uses tend to figure prominently, but industrial uses of water supply

are also addressed.

Some regulations under Water Acts relate to wells and well-digging. There are provisions in the

regulations for proper sanitary maintenance of wells. There are often prohibitions in the acts and

regulations, as there are at the federal level, against any depositing of contaminating materials or waste

discharges into any provincial waters. To do so without a valid license constitutes an offence.

Other water regulations can be found under the Environmental Protection Act or its equivalent. These

regulations are usually more specifically geared at preventing water quality impairment. They tend to

govern most aspects of water quality, including sewage, industrial wastewater treatment and effluents in

some detail. Both types of water legislation should be consulted however.

Note: In British Columbia, the Fish Protection Act is included in the list of the Appendix because it

contains a provision against pollution of fish-inhabited streams. The situation is analogous to the

inclusion of the Fisheries Act at the federal level.

AIR QUALITY

There are many regulations dealing with air quality. They deal with polluting emissions from all kinds of

industrial contaminant sources, from incinerators to secondary lead smelters, to the “construction,

alteration, demolition, drilling, blasting, crushing or screening of anything so that a contaminant is carried

beyond the limits of the property on which the construction, alteration, demolition, drilling, blasting,

crushing or screening is being carried out” (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 337).

The regulations often cite allowable concentrations for a variety of airborne contaminant chemicals. The

most common air pollutants cited are carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur

dioxide ground level ozone, suspended particulates. Controls on air emissions also include thresholds for

contaminants such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and lead. Sometimes they will offer

specific methods for testing the opacity of stack emissions or making other scientific determinations of air

quality. The opacity of emissions tests may be applied to stack emissions of diesel transport trucks also.

Permits for emissions and the authority of the minister to place limitations on contaminants for specific

operators, as is the case of contaminants in other media also figure in the regulations.

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Ozone-depleting substances Acts and regulations prohibit the release of ozone-depleting substances used

in many solvents, refrigerants and sterilants into the atmosphere and aim to avoid harm or injury caused

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fire extinguishers among other appliances and devices. The regulations establish conditions under which

devices containing ozone-depleting substances may be used, with the objective of gradual eliminating the

use of all such substances. It is an offence to release an ozone-depleting substance into the environment.

Ozone-depleting substance regulations are usually found under the Environmental Protection Act of a

given province, though in the case of Manitoba, there is an Act dedicated to these substances alone. Some

regulations may prohibit landfills or dumps from accepting waste that is labeled as having contained an

ozone-depleting substance.

CONTAMINATED SITES

The Contaminated Sites Acts and its regulations are intended to provide a system for the improved

environmental quality, or remediation, of sites that are contaminated. Contaminated, in reference to a site,

means degraded by the presence of a product, substance or organism that is foreign or exceeds the natural

constituents of the environment at the site and has the potential to harm the natural, physical, chemical or

biological quality of the environment or pose a threat to the health or safety of a person.

Where restoration is impracticable the aim is simply to mitigate the risks that the contaminated site poses

to human health or the environment. The Acts and regulations are consistent with the principles of

sustainable development and encourage stewardship. The “polluter pays” principle may apply.

CANADA-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS (CWS)

Under the Canada-Wide Environmental Standards Sub-Agreement, the federal, provincial and territorial

Environment Ministers (except for Quebec) have agreed to work together to develop appropriate Canada-

wide standards for environmental contaminants or issues of national concern. Provinces have been

involved through the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) in the development and

implementation of Canada-wide Standards for a selected group of pollutants including: particulate

matter, ozone, mercury (emissions from base metal smelters and incinerators), dioxins and furans

(incinerators, electric arc furnaces, iron sintering), petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, and benzene.

Information on the Canada-wide Standards is also available on the CCME web site at

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MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS

The sheer number of municipalities in which CARI members operate prohibits a detailed review of

requirements at that level. However, all owners and managers of scrap metal recycling facilities must be

cognizant of what municipal permits may be required to facilitate their operations and what type of

constraints municipal by-laws may place on their activities. Some of the controls placed on scrap metal

recycling facilities at the municipal level include:

Sewer Use These by-laws control industrial wastes and the monitoring of sanitary, storm and combined

sewer wastewater. They authorize the issuing of waste discharge permits as well as inspection and

monitoring of discharges. Smaller municipalities and rural areas may use provincial standards, which

generally concur with municipal by-law limits;

Noise Noise by-laws apply to noise levels generated by industrial plants and equipment. Maximum level

limits are set for site perimeter noise readings. Provincial Guidelines are used in those instances where

municipal by-laws do not exist; and,

Air Pollution Municipal controls on air emissions are not common. Where they do exist, they may

include require permits for the installation and operation of works that produce air pollution and establish

emission criteria for opacity and air contaminant concentrations for fine particulates, sulphur dioxide,

hydrogen chloride, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and trace metals. Air pollution control by-laws may

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LISTS OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION

FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS AND REGULATIONS

CANADA WATER ACT (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-11)

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (S.C. 1992, c. 37)

Comprehensive Study List Regulations (SOR//94-638)

Exclusion List Regulations (SOR/94-639)

Inclusion List Regulations (SOR/94-637)

CEPA-CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (1999, c. 33)

Chlorobiphenyls Regulations (SOR/91-152)

Enforcement and Compliance Policy

Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum

Products (CCME-EPC-LST-71E)

Environmental Code of Practice for Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum

Products and Allied Petroleum Products (CCME-EPC-LST-61E)

Environmental Code of Practice on Halons (Code of Practice EPS 1/RA/3E)

Environmental Emergency Regulations (SOR/2003-307)

Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/92-637)

Export Control List Notification Regulations (SOR/2000-108)

Export of Substances Under the Rotterdam Convention Regulations (SOR/2002-317)

Federal Above-ground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines (P.C. 1996-1233)

Federal Halocarbon Regulations (SOR-2003-289)

Federal Underground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines

Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations (SOR/2002-301)

List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (SOR/92-636)

List of Toxic Substances Authorities (SOR/94-162)

National Emission Guidelines for Stationary Combustion Turbines (CCME-EPC/AITG-49E)

Non-domestic Substances List (Canada Gazette, Part I, Supplement, January 31, 1998)

Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 1999 (Canada

Gazette Part I, February 13, 1999)

Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2000 (Canada

Gazette, Part I, Dec. 25, 1999)

Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (SOR/99-7)

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2003 (SOR/2003-99)

PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (SOR/97-109)

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, (SOR/2003-2)

Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on

Federal Lands Regulations (SOR/97-10)

Secondary Lead Smelter Release Regulations (SOR/91-155)

Solvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283)

Storage of PCB Material Regulations (SOR/92-507)

Vinyl Chloride Release Regulations, 1992 (SOR/92-631)


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Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Proposed,

March 20, 2004).

FISHERIES ACT (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES WATERS ACT (S.C. 1992, c. 39)

Northwest Territories Waters Regulations (SOR/93-303)

NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT (S.C. 1997, c. 9)

General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/2000-202)

Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (SOR/2000-207)

Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations (SOR/2000-208)

NUNAVUT WATERS AND NUNAVUT SURFACE RIGHTS TRIBUNAL ACT ( 2002, C. 10)

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992 (S.C. 1992, c. 34)

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PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

ALBERTA

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

Activities Designation Regulation (Alta. Reg. 276/2003)

Administrative Penalty Regulation (Alta. Reg. 23/2003)

Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guidelines

Alberta Ambient Surface Water Quality Interim Guidelines

Alberta Stack Sampling Code

Approvals and Registrations Procedure Regulation (Alta. Reg. 113/1993)

Beverage Container Recycling Regulation (Alta. Reg. 101/1997)

Code of Practice for Foundries

Code of Practice for Landfills

Conservation Easement Registration Regulation (Alta. Reg. 215/1996)

Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Alta. Reg. 115/93)

Disclosure of Information Regulation (Alta. Reg. 116/93)

Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 118/93)

Guide to Content of Industrial Approval Applications

Guidelines for Industrial Landfills

Lubricating Oil Material Environmental Handling Charge By-law (Alta. Reg. 228/2002)

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management By-law (Alta. Reg. 227/2002)

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Alta. Reg. 82/97)

Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbons Regulation (Alta. Reg. 181/2000)

Potable Water Regulation (Alta. Reg. 277/2003)

Release Reporting Guidelines

Release Reporting Regulation (Alta. Reg. 117/93)

Substance Release Regulation (Alta. Reg. 124/93)

Surface Water Quality Guidelines for Use in Alberta

Tire Recycling and Management Regulation (Alta. Reg. 206/96)

Waste Control Regulations (Alta. Reg.192/96)

Wastewater and Storm Drainage (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 120/93)

Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation (Alta. Reg. 119/93)

Water Quality Based Effluent Limits Procedures Manual

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. D-4)

Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Alta. Reg.157/97)

SOIL CONSERVATION ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-15)

Soil Conservation Notice Regulation (Alta. Reg. 272/98)

WATER ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 205/98)

Water (Offences and Penalties) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 193/98)


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BRITISH COLUMBIA

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 118)

Environmental Appeal Board Procedure Regulation (B.C. Reg. 1/82)

Environmental Data Quality Assurance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 301/90)

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (B.C. Reg. 330/81)

Air Monitoring Guidelines: Volume I Particulate Non-Continuous

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen

British Columbia Water Quality Index

Guidelines For Industry Emergency Response Contingency Plans

Persistent Toxic Substance Definition

Source Testing Code For the Visual Measurement of the Opacity of Emissions from Stationary

Sources

Stationary Emission Testing Code

Summary of Environmental Standards and Guidelines for Fuel Handling, Transportation and Storage

FISH PROTECTION ACT [SBC 1997] CHAPTER 21

Sensitive Streams Designation and Licensing Regulation (B.C. Reg. 89/2000)

Streamside Protection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 10/2001)

TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 458)

Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulation (B.C. Reg. 203/85)

WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)

Beverage Container Stewardship Program Regulation (B.C. Reg. 406/97)

Contaminated Sites Regulation (B.C. Reg. 375/96)

Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (B.C. Reg. 387/99)

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation Compliance Guide

Pollution Control Objectives for Municipal Type Waste Discharges In British Columbia

Pollution Control Objectives for The Mining, Smelting, and Related Industries of British Columbia

Post-Consumer Residual Stewardship Program Regulation (B.C. Reg. 111/97)

Public Notification Regulation (B.C. Reg. 202/94).

Return of Used Lubricating Oil Regulation (B.C. Reg. 64/92)

Storage of Recyclable Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 133/92)

Special Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 63/88)

Spill Cost Recovery Regulation (B.C. Reg. 250/98)

Spill Reporting Regulation (B.C. Reg. 263/90)

Waste Management Permit Fees Regulation (B.C. Reg. 299/92).

WATER ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483)

Water Regulation (B.C. Reg. 204/88)


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SASKATCHEWAN

CLEAN AIR ACT (S.S. 1986-87-88, c. C-12.1)

Clean Air Regulations (R.S.S., c. C-12.1, r.1)

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.S. 1984-85-86, c. D-1.2)

Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (R.R.S., C. D-1.2, r. 1)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT (R.S.S. 1983-84, c. E-10.2)

Scrap Tire Management Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 9)

Used Oil Collection Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 8)

Environmental Spill Control Regulations (R.R.S., c. D-14, r. 1)

Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 3)

PCB Waste Storage Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 6)

Water Regulations, 2002 (R.R.S., c. E-10.21, r. 1)

OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, 1993 (R.S.S. 1993, Chapter O-8.1)

Ozone-depleting Substances Control Regulations (R.R.S., c. O-8.1, r. 1)

MANITOBA

CONTAMINATED SITES REMEDIATION ACT (S.M. 1996, c. 40 (C.C.S.M. c. C205)

Contaminated Sites Remediation Regulation (Man. Reg. 105/97)

DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.M. 1987, c. D12)

Environmental Accident Reporting Regulation (Man. Reg. 439/87)

Classification Criteria for Products, Substances and Organisms Regulation (Man. Reg. 282/87)

Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Fees Regulation (Man. Reg. 164/2001)

Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation (Man. Reg. 55/2003)

Generator Registration and Carrier Licensing Regulation (Man. Reg. 175/87)

Manifest Regulation (Man. Reg. 139/88)

PCB Storage Site Regulation (Man. Reg. 474/88)

Special Waste (Shredder Residue) Regulation (Man. Reg. 113/2003)

Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation (Man. Reg. 188/2001)


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ENVIRONMENT ACT (S.M. 1987-88, c. 26 (C.C.S.M. c. E125)

Classes of Development Regulation (Man. Reg. 164/88)

Environment Act Fees Regulation (Man. Reg. 168/96)

Licensing Procedures Regulation (Man. Reg. 163/88)

Manitoba Surface Water Quality Objectives

Objectives and Guidelines for Various Air Pollutants

Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation (Man. Reg. 83/2003)

Waste Disposal Grounds Regulation (Man. Reg. 150/91)

Water and Wastewater Facilities Regulation (Man. Reg. 77/2003)

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES ACT (C.C.S.M. 1990, c. O80)

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation (Man. Reg. 103/94)

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT (R.S.M. 1987, c. P210)

Atmospheric Pollution Regulation (Man. Reg. 320/88 R)

Collection and Disposal of Wastes Regulation (Man. Reg. 321/88 R)

Insanitary Conditions Regulations (Man. Reg. 325/88)

Protection of Water Sources Regulation (Man. Reg. 326/88)

Sanitary Areas Regulation (Man. Reg. 328/88)

Water Supplies Regulation (Man. Reg. 330/88 R)

Water Works, Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Regulation (Man. Reg. 331/88 R)

WASTE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION (WRAP) ACT (S.M. 1989-90, c. 60)

Multi-Material Stewardship (Interim Measures) Regulation (Man. Reg. 39/95)

Tire Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 33/95)

Used Oil, Oil Filters and Containers Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 86/ 97)

ONTARIO

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1)

General Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 261)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

Air Contaminants from Ferrous Foundries (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 336)

Airborne Contaminant Discharge Monitoring And Reporting (O. Reg. 127/01)

Ambient Air Quality Criteria (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 337)

Annex to Publication LU-131 Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning (Oct. 1997)

Application of Approval of a Waste Management System – February 2000

Approval of Waste Management Systems for Dust Suppression Using a Waste Material (Guideline C-

9)

Approval Responsibilities for Waste Disposal (Guideline C-3)


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Atmospheric Emissions from Stationary Combustion Turbines (Guideline A-5)

Baghouse Data Sheet

Basic Comprehensive Certificates of Approval (Air) – User Guide, Fact Sheet, Application

Certificate of Approval Exemptions - Air (O. Reg. 524/98)

Classification and Exemption of Spills (O. Reg. 675/98)

Combustion Equipment Data Sheet

Compatibility between Industrial Facilities & Sensitive Land Uses (D-6)

Containers (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 340)

Cyclone Data Sheet

Deriving Receiving Water Based, Point-Source Effluent Requirements for Ontario Waters (Procedure

B1-5)

Determination of Contaminant Limits and Attenuation Zones (Procedure B7-1)

Determination of Thermal Processes Allowed under Regulation 555/92 Incineration Ban (Guideline

A-6)

Drinking Water Quality (Guideline B-5)

Economic Analyses of Control Documents on Private Sector Enterprises and Municipal Projects

(GUIDELINE F-14)

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits -- Iron and Steel Manufacturing Sector (O. Reg. 214/95)

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits -- Metal Casting Sector (O. Reg. 562/94)

Engineered Facilities at Landfills that Receive Municipal and/or Non-Hazardous Waste (Procedure

C13-1)

Engineered Facilities at Landfills That Receive Municipal and/or Non-hazardous Wastes (Guideline

C-13)

Environmental Assessment (EA) Glossary (Guideline E-5)

Environmental Assessment (EA) Planning and Approvals (Guideline E-3)

Environmental Security Account (Guideline G-3)

General -- Air Pollution (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 346)

General -- Waste Management (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347)

Guide to Waste Audits and Reduction Workplans for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sectors

Guide for Applying for Approval of Waste Disposal Sites – November 1999

Guidelines for Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources (Guideline B-6)

Guideline for the Installation and Operation of Continuous Emission Monitoring (Cem) Systems and

Their Use for Reporting

Guideline on Public Access to Reports from External Parties (Guideline H-3)

Guidelines for Submissions under Section 17 of the Environmental Protection Act

Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario (Guideline C-15)

Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing Facilities (Guideline

C-11)

Hazardous Waste Categorization and Review (Guideline C-16)

Incorporation of the Reasonable Use Concept into MOEE Groundwater Management Activities

(Guideline B-7)

Individual On-site Sewage Systems: Water Quality Impact Risk Assessment (Procedure D5-4)

Information to be Submitted for Approval of Stationary Sources of Sound (Publication NPC-233)

Interim Expansion of Municipal Landfills (Guideline E-4)

Interim Procedures for Environmental Assessment Planning and Approvals (Procedure E1-1)

Landfilling Sites (O. Reg. 232/98)


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Land Use Compatibility (Guideline D-1)

Land Use Compatibility: Definitions (Procedure D1-3)

Land Use Compatibility: Implementation (Procedure D1-1)

Land Use Compatibility: Specific Applications (Procedure D1-2)

Land Use on or near Landfills and Dumps (Guideline D-4)

Motor Vehicles (O. Reg. 361/98)

Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning (Publication LU-131)

Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, Procedures and Implementation

(October 1997)

Opacity Test Diesel Fuelled Heavy Vehicles

Operation of the API, AQI, and Air Quality Advisory (Guideline A-3)

Pollution Prevention Planning – Guidance Document and Workbook

Procedures for Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing

Facilities (Procedure C11-1)

Prohibition of Waste Oil for Use as a Dust Suppressant (Guideline C-14)

Recycling And Composting Of Municipal Waste (O. Reg. 101/94)

Refrigerants (O. Reg. 189/94)

Registration on Title of Certificates of Approval for Waste Disposal Sites (Guideline C-5)

Resolution of Groundwater Interference Problems (Guideline B-9)

Resolution of Groundwater Quality Interference Problems (Procedure B9-1)

Role of the Ministry in Spills and Emergencies (Guideline G-1)

Solvents (O. Reg. 717/94)

Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban) (Publication NPC-205)

Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 3 Areas (Rural) (Publication NPC-232)

Spills (O. Reg. 360/90)

Spill Cleanup Options (Procedure G1-1)

Spills Action Centre Operations (Guideline G-2)

Step by Step Guideline for Emission Calculation, Record Keeping and Reporting for Airborne

Contaminant Discharge (for O. Reg. 127/01)

Sterilants (O. Reg. 718/94)

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook

Training of Drivers of Liquid Industrial or Hazardous Waste Transportation Vehicles (Guideline C-12)

Transitional Provisions Relating to the Repeal of Part VIII of the Act (O. Reg. 156/98)

Use of the "Guidance Manual for Landfill Sites Receiving Municipal Waste" (Guideline C-8)

Waste Audit Summary (O. Reg. 102/94) – Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

Waste Disposal Sites and Waste Management Systems Subject to Approval under the Environmental

Assessment Act (O. Reg. 206/97)

Waste Management - PCBs (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362)

Waste Reduction Workplan Summary (O. Reg. 102/94) – Industrial, Commercial and Institutional

Establishments

Water Management -- Guidelines and Procedures of the Ministry of Environment and Energy

(Guideline B-1)

Water Management - Policies, Guidelines, Provincial Water Quality Objectives of the Ministry of

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ONTARIO WATER RESOURCES ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)

Drinking Water Protection (O. Reg. 459/00)

Transitional Provisions Relating to the Repeal of Part VIII of the Environmental Protection Act (O.

Reg. 155/98)

TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16

Propane Storage And Handling (O. Reg. 211/01)

WASTE DIVERSION ACT, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 6

Used Oil Material (O. Reg. 85/03)

Used Tires (O. Reg. 84/03)

QUEBEC

ACT RESPECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF CERTAIN WASTE

ELIMINATION SITES (R.S.Q., c. E-13.1)

ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ENLARGEMENT OF CERTAIN WASTE

ELIMINATION SITES (R.S.Q. I-14.1)

BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES (September

2001)

ENVIRONMENT QUALITY ACT (R.S.Q., c. Q-2)

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (O.C. 1310-97).

Regulation respecting ozone-depleting substances (O.C. 812-93)

Regulation respecting soil contamination and rehabilitation. (R.Q. c. Q-2, a.31

Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (R.R.Q. 1981, c. Q-2, r. 20)

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints (O.C.

655-2000)

Regulation respecting used tire storage (O.C. 29-92)

POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF SOLIS AND REHABILITATION OF CONTAMINATED

SITES

HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)

Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (c. C-24.2, r. 4.2)


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CLEAN AIR ACT (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2)

Administrative Penalties Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 98-41)

Air Quality Regulation - Clean Air Act (N. B. Reg. 97-133)

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-132)

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT ACT (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)

Appeal Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 84-179)

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-83)

Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-97)

Tire Stewardship Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 96-82)

Used Oil Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 2002-19)

Water Quality Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 82-126)

CLEAN WATER ACT (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)

Potable Water Regulation - Clean Water Act (N.B. Reg. 93-203)

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (A.N.B. 1988, c. T-11.01)

General Regulation - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (N.B. Reg. 89-67)

NOVA SCOTIA

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 119)

Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 105/2002)

ENVIRONMENT ACT (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)

Activities Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 47/95)

Air Quality Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/95)

Approvals Procedure Regulations (N.S. Reg. 48/95)

Dangerous Goods Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.23/02)

Emergency Spill Regulations (N.S. Reg. 59/95)

Environmental Assessment Regulations (N.S. Reg.44/2003)

On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (N.S. Reg.129/2001)

Ozone Layer Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 54/95) -

PCB Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.163/97)

Petroleum Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.44/2002)

Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.24/2002).

Used Oil Regulations (N.S. Reg.179/96)

Water and Wastewater Facility Regulations (N.S. Reg. 140/2000)


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AUTOMOBILE JUNK YARDS ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. A-25)

Dangerous Goods (Transportation) Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. D-3)

Dangerous Goods (Transportation) Act Regulations (E.C. 319/85)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)

Air Quality Regulations (E.C. 377/92)

Fees Regulations (E.C. 417/88)

Lead-acid Battery Regulations (E.C. 26/93)

Litter Control Regulations (E.C. 697/91)

Ozone Depleting Substances and Replacement Regulations (E.C. 619/94)

Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations (E.C. 187/90)

Used Oil Handling Regulations (E.C. 425/92)

Waste Resource Management Regulations

Water Quality Certification Regulations (E.C. 583/95)

Water Well Regulations (E.C. 188/90)

WATER AND SEWERAGE ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. W-2)

NEWFOUNDLAND

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.N.L 1990, c. D-1)

Dangerous Goods Ticket Offences Regulations (C.N.R. 4/96)

Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (C.N.R. 5/96)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (SNL 2002, c. E-14.2)

Air Pollution Control Regulations (CNLR 56/03)

Environmental Assessment Regulations (CNLR 54/03)

Ozone Depleting Substance Regulations (CNLR 55/03)

Storage of PCB Wastes Regulations (CNLR 61/03)

Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations (CNLR 61/03)

Used Oil Control Regulations (82/02)

Waste Management Regulations (59/03)

Waste Material Disposal Areas (C.N.R. 998/96)

WATER RESOURCES ACT (SNL 2002, c. W-4.01)

Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations (CNLR 65/03)


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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)

Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations (R-068-93)

Guide to the Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations – 6/02

Spill Report Form - 2002

Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations (R-064-2003)

Plain Language Guide to the Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations – 11/03

Asphalt Paving Industry Emission Regulations - 1990

Guideline for Agriculture Waste – 5/99

Guideline for Contaminated Site Remediation – 11/03

Guideline for Dust Suppression – 2/98

Guideline for Industrial Waste Discharges – 2/98

Guideline for Ozone Depleting Substances – 2/98

Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste – 2/98

Guideline for Waste Solvents – 9/98

Guideline for Waste Antifreeze – 9/98

Guideline for Waste Asbestos – 9/98

Guideline for Waste Batteries – 9/98

Guideline for Waste Lead and Lead Paint – 11/01

Guideline for Waste Paint – 9/98

Guideline for Waste Solvents – 9/98

Guideline for Ambient Air Quality – 12/02

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECOVERY ACT (December 2003) 2

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1990 (S.N.W.T. 1990, c. 36)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, R-049-2002

NUNAVUT

NUNAVUT ACT (S.C. 1993, c. 28)

Act by which Nunavut was brought into being April 1, 1999 (s.3) with provisions (s.29) and duplicating

the ordinances (and related laws) of the Northwest Territories. Sections 29 and 76.05 of the Act were

amended to allow the GNWT to pass certain kinds of legislation on Nunavut's behalf. These powers were

exercised in packages of "Division Legislation" which received Royal Assent December 9th, 1998 (6th

Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly) and March 29th, 1999 (7th Session of the 13th Legislative

Assembly).

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After April 1, 1999, only legislative amendments made by the Nunavut Legislative Assembly apply to

legislation inherited from the N.W.T. Amendments to NWT legislation after April 1, 1999 DO NOT

APPLY to Nunavut except where specifically indicated.” 3

The Nunavut Legislative Assembly has not yet amended any of the Northwest Territorial legislation that

is cited in this document, and no new environmental laws have been developed since 1999. Please refer to

the Northwest Territories section of this Appendix for environmental legislation relevant to scrap metal

recycling in Nunavut.

YUKON

DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.Y.2002, c.50)

General (O.I.C. 1986/118)

Multiple Collection Regulations (O.I.C. 1995/49)

ENVIRONMENT ACT (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76)

Administrative Regulations (O.I.C. 1997/29)

Air Emissions Regulations (O.I.C. 1998/207)

Beverage Container Regulations (O.I.C. 1992/136)

Contaminated Sites Regulations (O.I.C. 2002/171)

Designated Materials (O.I.C. 2003/184)

Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (O.I.C. 2000/127)

Recycling Fund Regulation (O.I.C. 1992/135)

Solid Waste Regulations (O.I.C. 2000/11)

Special Waste Regulations (O.I.C. 1995/47)

Spills Regulations (O.I.C. 1996/93)

Storage Tank Regulations (O.I.C. 1996/194)

WATERS ACT (S.Y. 2003, c. 19)

Water Regulation (O.I.C. 2003/58)

3 http://www.nunavutcourtofjustice.ca/library/statutes.htm.