Release and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations (SOR/2011-90)

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These regulations provide 24-hour telephone services for reporting environmental emergencies. If a person finds out about harmful substances being released (for example a spill) or if there is imminent danger of this happening, they should call the respective phone number in their province or territory to make a report. The province or territory will then receive this notification on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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Emergencies Preparedness Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 819-938-4086
Fax: 819-938-4075
Email: ee-ue@ec.gc.ca
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These regulations provide 24-hour telephone services for reporting environmental emergencies. If a person finds out about harmful substances being released (for example a spill) or if there is imminent danger of this happening, they should call the respective phone number in their province or territory to make a report. The province or territory will then receive this notification on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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These regulations provide 24-hour telephone services for reporting environmental emergencies. If a person finds out about harmful substances being released (for example a spill) or if there is imminent danger of this happening, they should call the respective phone number in their province or territory to make a report. The province or territory will then receive this notification on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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