 Campbell, Schwarzenegger Sign MOU on Climate ActionAn agreement signed between British Columbia and California that sets out joint action on climate change and Pacific Ocean conservation will result in unprecedented levels of co-operation between the two jurisdictions, Premier Gordon Campbell and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced last week. More .... BCEIA Hazardous Waste Management Project NearingCompletion Newalta Corporation’s Director of Government Relations Gary Webster, who also chairs the BCEIA Hazardous Waste Committee, reports that the first phase of the Association’s work program to develop educational products to raise the level of public awareness for the proper management of hazardous wastes is nearing completion. More .... Membership Dues are Now RequiredAll BCEIA members will receive presently invoices for the 2007-2008 Membership Year. We have just completed a very active 12 months of activity and a complete Annual Report is being prepared for distribution. The Upcoming year holds tremendous promise with a continued program of Workshops, Speaker Presentations, Incoming and Outbound Missions, and a host of other important benefits that will add value to your membership. Stay tuned! BC Environmental LegislationThe BC Ministry of Environment has posted a Fact Sheet on Increased Flood Risk Environmental Protection Measures for Periods of Flood Risk May Occur in B.C. More .... Blakes 2007 Overview of Environmental Law and Regulationin BC BCEIA Members should note that the 2007 edition of Blakes Annual Overview of Environmental Law and Regulation in British Columbia is available on line. This is an excellent overview and compendium of key federal and provincial legislation that pertains to all aspects of environmental law. It is available at: www.blakes.com/english/legal_updates/reference_guides/ 12thAnnualOverviewofEnvironmentalLawinBC.pdf Blakes Canadian Law of Endangered SpeciesThomson Carswell, a leading provider of integrated knowledge solutions serving the legal professional, has recently published a significant work in the field of environmental law. Written by Janice Walton, 'Blakes Canadian Law of Endangered Species' canvasses in detail all federal, provincial and territorial statutes and regulations in force governing the protection of endangered plants and wildlife throughout the country. The book is available for purchase from Thomas Carswell (www.carswell.com). New Safety Regulations: Young or New Workers Environment Industry employers should take note that the Employers' Advisers Office is offering free seminars province-wide on the new Young or New Worker Orientation and Training Regulations coming into effect July 26, 2007. More .... |
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