Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/92-637) [Repealed]
About the regulations
These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.
Additional information
- Historical: Proposed Revisions to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations - Discussion Paper for Winter 2003 National Consultations
- Historical: Suggested Amendments to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations (EIHWR) - National Stakeholder Consultations Summary Report
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Resilog Newsletter
- Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations User Guide
- List of Hazardous Waste Authorities
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Waste Reduction and Management DivisionEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 1-844-524-5295
Fax: 819-938-4555
Email: ec.notification.ec@canada.ca
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These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.
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This regulation was repealed.
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These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.
News, notices, and recent amendments
Recent amendments
- Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (SOR/2005-149) [Repealed]
- Regulations Amending the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/2002-300) [Repealed]
- Amendments to Regulations under Section 191 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (Miscellaneous Program) (SOR/2000-103)
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