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Memorandum D19-7-3
Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material
2009-02-13
- This memorandum has been updated to reflect the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations and outlines procedures for the importation, exportation and transits of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material.
- Authorized carriers of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material are now responsible for providing the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with photocopies of the movement document and permit. These documents are to be provided to the CBSA when the export, import or transit of the hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material shipments is required to be reported under the Customs Act.
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Last modified: 2009-02-13
Summary
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Environment Canada with the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations. This memorandum outlines the responsibilities of the concerned parties, and provides procedures for the control and inspection of shipments of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material.
References
| Issuing office |
Environment and Trade Unit Partnerships Division Border and Compliance Programs Directorate Admissibility Branch |
| Headquarters file | 68462 |
| Legislative references | Export and Import of Hazardous Waster and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations Canada Border Services Agency Act, Subsections 5(1) and 5(2) Customs Act, Sections 12, 95, 99,101 and 107 Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999 Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations Transportation Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 |
| Other references | D17-1-4, D19-2-1, 19-6-1, D22-1-1 |
| Superseded memoranda D | D19-7-3, November 15, 1994 |
