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List or group: | Non-regulatory Instruments |
Substance identifier: | 7440-02-0 |
Substance identifier (2): | |
Substance name: | Nickel |
Additional information: | Code of Practice This substance is included in the metal mines code of practice. The code of practice for metal mines applies to the complete life cycle of mining, from exploration to mine closure, and environmental management practices are recommended to mitigate the identified environmental concerns. The recommended practices in the Code include the development and implementation of environmental management tools, the management of wastewater and mining wastes, and the prevention and control of environmental releases to air, water and land. For further information on this substance, please visit: Toxic substances list: Oxidic, sulphidic, and soluble inorganic nickel compounds. |
Recent publication(s): | Metal mines: code of practice |
Date published: | 2009-01-18 |
List or group: | Domestic Substances List Categorization Results |
Substance identifier: | 7440-02-0 |
Substance identifier (2): | |
Substance name: | Nickel |
Additional information: | Met the criteria under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). For more information, please consult the Categorization of chemical substances web page and the Detailed categorization results of the Domestic Substances List found in Open Data. |
Recent publication(s): | Canadian Environmental Protection Act: categorization of existing substances |
Date published: | 2006-09-14 |
List or group: | Non-regulatory Instruments |
Substance identifier: | 7440-02-0 |
Substance identifier (2): | |
Substance name: | Nickel |
Additional information: | Code of Practice This substance is included in the base metals smelters and refineries code of practice. The code of practice for base metals smelters and refineries has been in effect since March 2006. This code of practice aims to identify and promote recommended practices as requirements for new facilities and as goals for continual improvements for existing facilities. For further information on this substance, please visit: Toxic substances list: Oxidic, sulphidic, and soluble inorganic nickel compounds. |
Recent publication(s): | Base metals smelters and refineries: code of practice |
Date published: | 2006-03-01 |
List or group: | Domestic Substances List (DSL) |
Substance identifier: | 7440-02-0 |
Substance identifier (2): | |
Substance name: | Nickel |
Additional information: | This substance is on the Domestic Substances List (DSL). The manufacture or import of a substance not on the DSL may be subject to notification under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) or the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms). Following notification, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada carry out a joint assessment process to determine whether there is a potential for adverse effects on the environment and human health. This substance was added to the DSL as an “Existing Substance” given that it meets the criteria set out in CEPA for substances that were in commerce in Canada between 1984 and 1986. |
Recent publication(s): | Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 128, No. 9, May 4, 1994, SOR/94-311 |
Date published: | 1994-05-04 |